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Volume 32 Number 9 • June 27, 2020

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A Look Inside

FSA provides details on Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

Water flows to Goshen County following a tunnel collapse last July................................ Page 7

During the weeks beginning June 8 and June 15, the USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) hosted a series of webinars outlining the details of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP).

WJHA Field Day showcases top youth and Hereford cattle... .......................................Page 8 African horse sickness is a critical disease to keep out of the U.S........................ Page 14 UW Extension provides financial tools to help producers calculate COVID-19 impacts.......... .....................................Page 16

Quick Bits U.S. Drought For the contiguous 48 states, the U.S. Drought Monitor showed 25.45% of the area in moderate drought or worse, compared with 23.36% a week earlier. Drought now affects 28,576,488 people, compared with 24,037,964 a week earlier. For all 50 U.S. states and Puerto Rico, the U.S. Drought Monitor showed 21.36% of the area in moderate drought or worse, compared with 19.61% a week earlier. Drought now affects 31,380,803 people, compared with 26,746,999 a week earlier.

CFAP According to USDA, CFAP is a financial assistance program for producers of agricultural commodities who have suffered a five percent or greater price decline or who had losses

due to market supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. CFAP uses funding and authorities provided in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the Fam-

ilies First Coronavirus Response Act and other existing USDA programs to provide the $19 billion to directly support agriculture producers as well as the Farmers to Families

Please see FSA on page 15

Wyoming’s premier summer event A full Wyoming State Fair planned for August

Despite months of canceled concerts, rodeos and festivals, Wyoming residents can still look forward to the state’s premier summer event – the Wyoming State Fair (WSF), slated to take place Aug. 11-15 and jam-packed with twinkling carnival lights, deep-fried food and some of the most competitive livestock shows in the region. Although actually being able to attend the big event

may be the most exciting aspect for some, WSF attendees will be welcomed by some charming new changes this year. “We are so excited we are able to have the fair this year, because for awhile we didn’t know how things were going to shake out,” states WSF Manager Courtny Conkle. “We Please see FAIR on page 5

Corn Prices Favorable weather forecasts across the Corn Belt on June 25 raised prospects of a bumper crop, weighing July corn futures down by 0.0125 cents per bushel to $3.23. September corn futures followed 0.015 cents per bushel lower to $3.255. Cash corn prices fell at two Illinois processing plants on June 24 but rose three cents per bushel to five cents under July futures at an Iowa processor.

Soy Futures New coronavirus cases across the globe sent global stocks tumbling on June 25, dragging soybeans with them. July soybean futures dropped 0.0125 cents per bushel to $8.695. July soyoil futures traded 0.12 cents per pound lower to $27.53 and July soymeal futures shed one cent per ton to $286.6.

Wheat Exports New crop wheat export sales are expected to range between 9.2 million and 23.9 million bushels in the June 25 export sales report. The U.S. shipped 14.2 million bushels of wheat to international customers as export demand early in the year attempts to keep up with USDA’s 950 million bushel forecast for the 202021 marketing year.

It’s a go – The Wyoming State Fair is scheduled to take place Aug. 11-15 and will offer a week full of live music, parades, rodeos, exciting entertainment, diverse vendors and competitive horse and livestock shows. Hannah Bugas photo

Volatile markets

Continued monitoring of sheep markets is critical In a recent installment of American Sheep Industry Association’s (ASI) Lets Grow webinar series, Livestock Marketing Information Center Senior Agriculture Economist Jim Robb made clear producers should continue to monitor the volatile lamb market situation created by the COVID-19 pandemic and drought across the U.S. and other sheep producing regions. “First of all, I want to stress the importance of sharing accurate data with USDA. This is where I retrieve most of the data for my presentations,” Robb stressed. “I know a lot of producers don’t want USDA to know their exact lamb crop, but research funds are allotted based on this data, and we could be missing out on a lot of potential research for the industry if we aren’t honest about numbers.” He continued, “People in D.C. don’t know our industry and will make decisions based on the data on hand at USDA.” Monitoring the environment Robb noted volatility is inherent in the sheep market. “This is a hand and mouth market,” he explained. “From the consumers and restaurants to the packers, people don’t buy ahead and prices run up or Please see SHEEP on page 14

Stewardship Day proclaimed On June 23, Gov. Mark Gordon signed a proclamation declaring July 16 as Wyoming Environmental Stewardship Day, during a virtual ceremony in Cheyenne. Every year, the Wyoming Environmental Stewardship Day marks the date of the Environmental Stewardship Tour, hosted by the Wyoming Stock Growers Association (WSGA) and the Wyoming Department of Agriculture. The annual event showcases the conservation efforts of that year’s award recipient. This year’s award is sponsored by Audubon Rockies. This year, the Double 8 Ranch, established by the Richardson family in the 1870s, is the award recipient. “The Double 8 Ranch has shown for generations that stewardship and ranching go hand in hand,” said Dusty Downey of Audubon Rockies. The Double 8 Ranch will celebrate this prestigious award and Wyoming Environmental Stewardship Day with their community on July 16 in Elk Mountain. They will also be recognized at the 2020 Wyoming Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show in Rock Springs on Aug. 28 in the presence of WSGA members and ag industry leaders. “It’s a real joy when you get to go to these other states and talk about the producers we have here, the heart we have and just the work ethic and joy we have in our state,” stated Gordon. For more information about the WSGA Environmental Stewardship Program, please contact Olivia Sanchez at the WSGA Office at olivia@wysga.org or 307-638-3942. More information about the program can be found online at wysga.org.

Vaccination practices discussed Preparing calves to remain healthy throughout summer turnout and setting them up for success for the rest of their career, whether that be as a replacement female in a cow/calf operation or to enter the feedlot, heavily relies on pre-weaning vaccination practices. Dr. Ben Abbey of Beaverhead Veterinary Clinic in Dillon, Mont. and Dr. Dan Goehl of Canton Veterinary Clinic in Canton, Mo. discuss the importance of an effective pre-weaning vaccination program to overall herd health as well as marketing practices for producers in the June 18 webinar presented by BEEF Magazine.

Vaccination preparation Both veterinarians begin by stressing the importance of preparing calves to respond positively to any vaccinations they might receive. Nutrition and following vaccination guidelines are critical to the effectiveness of the vaccine. “Vaccination done poorly can actually be a detriment,” said Goehl. Nutrition is specifically important to the calf, especially when the ultimate goal is producing and selling pounds of beef. “Providing calves necessary requirements will ultimately affect the pocketbook

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Our Culture has Changed For the last three and a half months, our culture has seemed to have changed, and a number of us feel it is not for the best. We have given up on national news, as we can only take so many opinions and pointing fingers. One of From the the safest places on television is a chanPublisher nel airing a rodeo. Dennis Sun Our government keeps printing money and doling it out as the national debt keeps rising. If people really need the help, I can understand helping them. But to give more money to American citizens than they were making working is wrong. There is no incentive to go back to work. We read about all the people in the large cities, and a few in Wyoming, who were protesting. We all have a right to protest and sometimes we need to, but it isn’t right to destroy someone’s property while protesting. We wonder why they are not working, and the answer is, they don’t have to. We’re paying them not to work. There have been some social injustices out there that need fixed, but what about the injustices to businesses that have been looted or burned? I would hate to have a business in the part of Seattle where protestors have taken over. It would be lost. Someone sent me some statistics that prove my point. “Last month, the Senate Budget Committee reports in Fiscal Year 2012, the year President Obama was elected, between food stamps, housing support, childcare, Medicaid and other benefits, the average U.S. household below the poverty line received $168 a day in government support,” the stats read. They continue, “The problem with this much support is that the average household income at the time was just over $50,000, which averages out to $130.13 a day. Being on welfare paid the equivalent of $30 an hour for a 40-hour week, while the average job at the time paid $24 an hour.” Today, this is one of the major reasons 10 states, including California, Washington and Oregon now have more people on welfare than they employ. You can guess what political party most of their governors belong to. This culture usually starts at the top, and when you see the stats for what percentage of the president’s cabinet came from private businesses, one sees where the problem comes from. Years past, it was usually around 40 to 55 percent, except for Kennedy at 30 percent, Carter at 32 percent and Clinton at 39 percent. Our current president is the highest of all on the list at 90 percent. The list started with Teddy Roosevelt. Obama was at eight percent and was hands down the lowest. We can see the spending habits of Congress today as they are passing the Great American Outdoors Act. They claim it’s for fixing up infrastructure in and around our national parks. But, it mandates $14 billion in new spending, and it gives federal agencies the power to spend $360 million annually to acquire private land without the approval of Congress. Needless to say, those members of Congress from the western states with public lands did not vote for it, except for a few from Colorado. People in need must be helped by all, but if they are able, they should work to get back on their feet and be an asset to their community. One of the great sources of energy is pride in what you are doing and easy money makes people lazy.

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GUEST OPINIONS Conservation Efforts Provide a Win-Win By U.S. Department of Agriculture National Resource’s Conservation Service It’s finally summer and the sounds of nature are in full force. Waking up to birds chirping and listening to butterflies fluttering and bees buzzing while enjoying the patio is something we’ve all been looking forward to since winter. But these animals are bringing more than just music to our ears – they’re also bringing food. It’s estimated about three-fourths of the world’s flowering plants and about 35 percent of the world’s food crops depend on pollinators to reproduce. Some scientists estimate one out of every three bites of food we eat exists because of pollinators like bees, butterflies and moths, birds and bats, beetles and other insects. Unfortunately, pollinators are faced with many challenges in today’s mod-

ern world, and we have seen a significant decline in these crucial species over the past several years. Habitat loss, disease, parasites and environmental contaminants have all contributed to the decline of many species of pollinators. One species in particular, the monarch butterfly, has declined significantly over the past two decades, in part because of the decrease in native plants, including milkweed, on which their caterpillars feed. The orange and black butterfly is known for its annual, multi-generational migration from Mexico to as far north as Canada. Because monarch butterflies are always on the move, they need to have the right plants at the right time along their migration route. Monarch butterflies

depend on milkweed to lay their eggs during the journey. Caterpillars need to feed on milkweed to complete their life cycle, and adult butterflies need the right nectar producing plants in bloom for needed energy. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is just one of many agencies encouraging change by investing dollars in a 10-state targeted conservation effort to give owners and managers of private lands the tools they need to create and enhance habitat for monarch butterflies. With assistance from NRCS, producers and conservation partners can increase critical populations of milkweed and nectar-rich plants by establishing them along field borders, in buffers along

waterways or around wetlands, in pastures and other suitable locations. We know when landowners improve habitat for monarchs, they are also providing food and habitat for other essential pollinators, reducing erosion, increasing soil health and inhibiting the expansion of invasive species. June 22-28 is National Pollinator Week. As we celebrate pollinators throughout this week, I want to thank farm families for all they do to care for the land, improve the environment and provide us safe and affordable food and fiber. We look forward to continuing to work together to provide better habitat for our pollinator friends. To learn more about NRCS, conservation practices and pollinators, visit nrcs.usda.gov.

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NEWS BRIEFS IFBF warns ranchers

The Idaho Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) is warning ranchers to heavily weigh the options presented to them by the Bureau of Land Management‘s (BLM) voluntary agreement stating grazing permit holders are limited agents of the federal government. According to IFBF, the agreement would allow the BLM to hold water rights in the agency’s name and subsequently prohibit the permittee from filing for in-stream stock watering rights on federal land. BLM officials say the agency is encouraging permittees to sign the voluntary agreements to help ensure they can continue to utilize the state-based stockwater rights obtained by the BLM for the term of their permit and any subsequent renewals. In 2007, the Idaho Supreme Court ruled in Joyce Livestock Company v. United States of America grazing permittees have the opportunity to file for water rights if their name is on grazing allotments provided in the Taylor Grazing Act. The decision, known as the Joyce Livestock Decision, sided with ranchers over the federal agency, stating the BLM does not own cattle and cannot put the water to beneficial use as required by Idaho law. Executive Director of the Idaho Water Users Association Paul Arrington says, “If the permittees own and manage the livestock, they should own the water rights.” The IFBF shares, “The agreement specifies the permittee is a limited agent of the United States for the purposes of establishing and maintaining water rights solely in the name of the United States on federal public lands.”

WBC approves budget

The Wyoming Beef Council (WBC) Fiscal Year 2021 budget and marketing plan were approved during a public meeting held June 8 in Douglas. In Fiscal Year 2021, WBC will add to their growing YouTube collection of videos featuring ranchers across the state. These videos will be actively promoted through social media and a Google search campaign. Videos will also add to the WBC recipe library, which includes howto videos demonstrating how easily beef can fit into a busy schedule. Additionally, outreach to health professionals, including the Wyoming Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the Wyoming Association for Nutrition and Food Service Professionals, Wyoming Department of Health and other health and nutrition groups will be explored. WBC will also focus on cost-effective efforts to ensure checkoff investors are aware of how their checkoff dollars are spent by providing regular electronic newsletter updates and advertising with industry media outlets.

Directors named

BLM seeks help

The arrival of vacation season and increasing wildfire activity with hot, dry summer weather in the West is prompting the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to ask the public to help prevent wildland fires, the majority of which are caused by people. The Southwest and Alaska are currently experiencing fire activity, with numerous large wildfires occurring, and other states may experience significant wildfire activity over the next few months. “Every year, human-caused wildfires comprise approximately 87 percent of all wildfire ignitions across the country, posing considerable threat to public and firefighter safety,” said William Perry Pendley, BLM deputy director for policy and programs. “These wildfires are preventable and this year, more than ever, our wildland firefighters need the public’s help in reducing human-caused wildfire risk.” The National Interagency Fire Center’s (NIFC) Predictive Services unit, which assesses wildfire potential throughout the country, predicts above-normal wildfire potential this year in areas of Oregon, Washington, California, Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and Hawaii due to expected high temperatures, dry vegetation and other weather factors including high winds. “We always encourage visitors to enjoy public lands,” added Pendley. “We just ask them to enjoy their public lands responsibly, with a few simple precautions, they can reduce human-caused wildfires throughout the country. Fewer human-caused wildfires will allow our wildland firefighters to focus more on lightning-caused wildfires, which we cannot prevent.”

First Lady Jennie Gordon’s Wyoming Hunger Initiative named six regional directors to represent the initiative across the state. Regional directors will build and connect networks of local anti-hunger organizations and create a platform for communication of innovative ideas to solve food insecurity. They will also work closely with the First Lady and Wyoming Hunger Initiative to seek and facilitate lasting, community-based solutions to the problem of food insecurity. “Regional directors were chosen to represent a region based on their awareness of food insecurity or role within their community that is directly related to food insecurity,” Gordon said. The six regional directors are Ali Milburn, northwest regional director, Dr. Caitlin Youngquist, north regional director, Elizabeth Chapell, northeast regional director, Ashley Bright, central regional director, Sierra Mitchell, southwest regional director and Heather Mortenson, southeast regional director.

Board meeting scheduled The Wyoming Livestock Board (WLSB) has scheduled a public meeting for July 2 beginning at 1 p.m. via teleconference. Topics discussed during the meeting will include updates on budget cuts, adoption of emergency rules and approval of regular rules for public comment for Chapter nine brand inspection and recording fees, Chapter 21 rules governing the rerecording of livestock brands and Chapter 25 brucellosis quarantine mitigation expense reimbursement rules. The call in number for the public meeting is 877-2782734, with the code 533126.

WAIC raffle held

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is holding a raffle to win a 2020 Wyoming Game and Fish commissioner’s license to help support the Wyoming Stewardship Project. Tickets are $100 each, with only 200 available, and all proceeds will benefit Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom (WAIC). The drawing will be held July 1 or when all 200 tickets have been sold. Participants do not need to be Wyoming residents to be eligible for the license. The winner of the commissioner’s license will have the option of a deer, elk or antelope permit in the hunt area of their choosing. The license is valid only in the hunt area selected and cannot be changed once issued. Once issued, the license cannot be canceled, fees refunded or transferred to another individual. Elk hunt areas 75, 77 and 79 also require a special park permit, which is not available to winners of the commissioner’s license. WGFD strongly encourages individuals not to bid on the commissioner’s license if their intent is to hunt Grand Teton National Park. For more information visit wyaitc.org..

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OBITUARIES

Eleanor Dee (Whitaker) Rodgers July 6, 1934 – June 4, 2020

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Paddy Allen Bard Aug. 12, 1941 – June 16, 2020

Paddy Allen Bard, 78, passed away on June 16 at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, Mont. from a brain aneurysm. Paddy was born on Aug. 12, 1941 to Allen and Frances (Stout) Bard at the Reynolds House in Sheridan. He attended school at Willey Grade School, Woodland Park School and graduated from Sheridan High School in 1960. Paddy met Sandra Lloyd of Otter, Mont. during high school, and they married on Dec. 30, 1960. They started their life together living in Prescott, Ariz. before moving to Birney, Mont., where they welcomed their first child Irv in November 1961. In June of 1967, they purchased the Bard Ranch on Dutch Creek near Wyarno, where Gene was born in April

of 1968. Paddy was involved in many organizations throughout his life, including past president of the Sheridan County Sportsman Association, past president of the Wyoming Trap Shooters, 4-H leader for 10 years, FMHA advisory board member, a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge, Sheridan/Johnson County REA Board for 18 years serving as vice president and president, director of Tri-State G&T for five years and treasurer of the Wyarno Fire District for 15 years. He was a member of the Big Horn Lions Club and served on the Perkins Foundation Board and the LaRue Young Foundation Board. He owned and operated Bard Construction for 10 years and worked at First Interstate Bank as vice president of the agricultural department,

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all the while operating the Bard Ranch with his family. Paddy always had a love for rodeo, winning his first buckle in 1954 and his last in 1982 at the Sheridan County Rodeo, where he won the Century Roping with his dad, Allen. He was an avid sportsman, having hunted and fished across Canada, the United States, Mexico and Argentina. Paddy was also known as a master woodworker; making beautiful pieces of furniture, boot jacks, pistol grips and about any project his friends and family could come up with. In 2011, the Bard Ranch was sold, and he and Sandy moved to their home on Highway 87 where he resided at the time of his death. Paddy left this world doing the things he enjoyed, sharing his many skills, wit and wisdom with neighbors and friends. Paddy is survived by his wife of 59 years, Sandy; his son Irv; daughter-in-law Cathy and granddaughter Ellie of Sheridan; his son Gene; daughter-in-law Becky and grandchildren Brody of Boise, Idaho and Bailey of Big Horn. A celebration of life will be held at the Big Horn Equestrian Center on July 10 at 4 p.m. Online condolences may be written at kanefuneral.com. Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with local arrangements.

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Eleanor Dee (Whitaker) Rodgers, 85, passed away peacefully in the loving company of her granddaughter, Hailey Bloom, on June 4 due to complications of numerous health issues. She was born July 6, 1934 at Rose Hillman’s Maternity Home in Douglas, to Ruth (Furman) and Walter Winton Whitaker Sr. She was welcomed home to the family ranch, the Wagonhound homestead on King Creek, by an older brother Walter Jr. and two sisters, Janice “Jan” and Joan. In May of 1940, the family sold their homestead and moved into their newly purchased ranch, formerly belonging to Brigadier General Henry Blanchard Freeman. Freeman fought on behalf of the United States Army in the Civil War and later served in battles against the Cheyenne, Ute, Sioux, in Cuba and later in the Philippines. He died in Douglas in 1915, both he and his wife are buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Eleanor attended school by horseback at the local one-room school house which had been built on land donated by her father. At age five, Eleanor witnessed the death of her sister, Joan, due to pneumonia. It is a grief she carried all her life. While she enjoyed playing the piano, her love of ranching and horse husbandry continued through her life. She shared her father’s gift and understanding of raising, breaking and caring for the horses of the ranch. Eleanor graduated from Douglas High School in 1952, having enjoyed activities including 4-H, playing drums in the band and Jobs Daughters Bethel #1. While

in high school, Eleanor met and fell in life-long love with Jess Louis Rodgers, formerly of Lance Creek, Lusk. They eloped and were married in December 1951. Eleanor and Jess welcomed five children into their lives; David “Dave,” Richard “Dick,” Cheri, Walter Wayne “Skip,” and Darin. After living in Douglas and Sterling, Colo., Jess and Eleanor moved to Casper in 1957. While raising her five children, Eleanor volunteered as an election judge for most elections and worked at the Casper Memorial Hospital, Deines Architect and Control Data. Over the course of her life, she enjoyed memberships in the Wyoming Republican Party, Converse County Cow-Belles, the Converse County American Legion, Women of the Moose, the Wyoming Pioneer Museum Association and the Episcopal Church. Her hobbies included playing bridge, horseback riding, cooking, sewing and volunteering for the Wyoming Hospice Association. Above all, her greatest passion was for her family. She was fierce in her protections of those she loved and passionate in her love of Wyoming. She was welcoming, forgiving and always engaged in a zest of life. Eleanor was a favorite of all that knew her. She will be carried forever in the hearts of her family and friends. Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents, Ruth and Walter Whitaker; her older sister, Joan; her older brother Walter Jr.; her younger brother Gerald; her son Walter Wayne “Skip” and her son, Richard “Dick.” She is survived by her sister, Janice “Jan” Hud-

son and her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; husband of 68 years, Jess Rodgers; children, David “Dave” and wife Debb, their children, Bryan Rodgers (Jessica), children, Jordan, Penelope, Griffin and Isadora; Steve Rodgers (Denise), children, Gadge, Jesse and Arianna Rodgers; step-grandchildren, Ben (Libby) Lamp, children, Kayla, Drake, Dayne, Lonnie, Cactus Jack; Brock (Stephanie) Crossley, children, Carmine, Calyn Camille, Killian, Jill Crossley. Eleanor and Jess’ son Dick’s widow, Janet, children, Chris (Anita) Rodgers and Peter Rodgers; Eleanor and Jess’s daughter, Cheri (Phil), children, Greg (Briana) Gerou their chlid, Caroline Gerou, and Sara and Jerry Gerou, Eleanor and Jess’ son, Darin (Crystal), children, Hailey (Jesse) Bloom, step-grandsons Jake (Kaitlyn) Mongan their child, Peyton Mongan, and Dylan Mongan. A celebration of Eleanor’s life was held at the site of many annual June picnics - Oleo Acres, 286 Braae Road, Douglas on June 27, with the reverend Bobbe Fitzhugh of Christ Episcopal Church officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Eleanor’s name to Central Wyoming Hospice Association, 319 South Wilson Street, Casper, WY 82601 Wyoming Pioneer Association, P.O. Box 1545, Douglas, WY 82633, or an organization of your choice. The Gorman Funeral Homes – Converse Chapel of Douglas is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at gormanfh.com.

Lamb retail reported The COVID-19 pandemic has provided an opportunity for consumers to cook more meals at home and explore new products including lamb. The new retail data released by the American Lamb Board (ALB) quantifies the growth in retail sales for all lamb, domestic and imported during the first quarter of 2020. Retail sales data analyzed by IRI/FreshLook Marketing show pounds of all lamb sold at multi-outlet supermarkets in the U.S. in the 13-week period from Jan. 1 through April 19, increased 8.5 percent compared to

the same period in 2019, hitting 16.4 million pounds and $133.9 million in sales. As previously reported by ALB, Easter week sales of fresh lamb were strong with more than $19 million in sales across the U.S. Total dollars spent on all lamb at retail during the first 13 weeks of 2020 increased 13.4 percent. With prices on the increase for all meat categories, lamb held its own with consumers’ pocketbooks. In the most recent four-week period, all lamb dollars were up 11.7 percent and pounds purchased increased 3.4 percent over the same period one year ago.

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FAIR continued from page 1 have been working since last fall on improving the grounds, bringing in diverse vendors and events and making sure Wyoming State Fair 2020 is one of the best.” She continues, “I’m excited we can offer an event to stimulate the local and state economies, and I think we all need a place to go and have a good time this summer. I am viewing it as a big family reunion for the entire state of Wyoming. We are going to get together, remember what is important, have a lot of fun and be responsible while doing it.” Layout changes “First and foremost, we are focused on health and safety. We have always been focused on health and safety, but this year it is taking center stage,” Conkle explains. “Our changes to accomplish this won’t change the face of the fair or the experience our guests will have, there will just be more opportunities for our staff and visitors to stay healthy.”

As part of this goal, the state fair has implemented several layout changes to the grounds. “We have some exciting new layout changes, some due to COVID-19 and some due to our master plan,” Conkle says. “We actually designed most of these changes based on our master plan, but they work out well now that we are living through a global pandemic.” One of these changes includes an additional walkway, directly connecting the equine facilities to the livestock facilities. “Our north and south connector not only provides a direct walkway from equine to livestock, it also provides another path to help with social distancing,” Conkle notes. She also points out the carnival will be moved to a grassy area in the middle of the grounds and additional parking will be added by the grandstands. Another change the

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state fair has implemented is the addition of a secondary beer garden, which will be located in the Wyoming Business Mercantile building on the Midway. Conkle notes the building will be Old West saloon themed and will offer live music from local talent. Novel entertainment “We are also excited to be able to offer a full line up for our grandstand entertainment. We have the ranch rodeo, the demolition derby and everything in between,” Conkle says. “For most people, this will be the first opportunity they have in 2020 to come out and see live music. It is an honor to serve as the venue for that.” Conkle notes the concert, scheduled for Aug. 13 at 7 p.m., will be headlined by Reckless Kelly, featuring Jeremy McComb. The grandstands will also host a variety of other fan favorites including the Ranch Rodeo with Mutton Bustin’ on Aug. 8, Pig n’ Mud Wrestling on Aug. 11, Octane Addictions Freestyle Motocross Show Featuring X-Games Legends on Aug. 12, the PRCA Rodeo on Aug. 14 and the Demolition Derby on Aug. 15. In addition to their grandstand lineup, Conkle

High pest numbers predicted According to University of Wyoming Extension Entomologist Scott Schell, landowners should be on the lookout for a high grasshopper year. Schell says mid-May through June is the best time to check for grasshoppers hatching in large numbers to prevent them from causing extensive damage this spring. He suggests looking in areas that warm up first, like south-facing slopes or borrow ditch banks. “Those who had lots of grasshoppers last year or already have them hatching this spring, should start treating them now. Treating the grasshoppers early in the season before they become adults is the best way to reduce their numbers,” Schell says.

He also notes grasshopper outbreaks are difficult to prevent when spring weather is favorable to their survival, and conditions that may have reduced grasshopper predators or pathogens are beyond the landowners’ control. “Good grazing management to reduce bare ground is one possible prevention method, bare ground favors some pest grasshopper species,” Schell says. “Working with neighbors who have infestations is the best way to get comprehensive control.” Contact local county Weed and Pest Control Districts for treatment options and more information at bit.ly/ weedandpestoffices, or contact Schell at sschell@uwyo.edu.

says they are starting a new program, spotlighting a different featured act every year in the paved area between Fort Fetterman and Fort Reno, free with fair admission. The featured act for the state fair this year will be released mid-July. Rebranding and other WSF changes According to Conkle, the changes will trickle down to the livestock shows as well. “For the first time, we will be doing breed breakout shows for our big four – beef, swine, sheep and goats,” she explains. “Exhibitors will have the chance to win champion in their respective breeds, as well as an overall species champion. This is going to offer some more platforms for our exhibitors to succeed in.” She also notes one of the most exciting changes WSF has undergone is its complete rebranding facelift. “Our complete rebranding process began in October. The new brand initiative was unanimously approved by the board at their June meeting and was released a few weeks ago,” Conkle notes. “We wanted something to breathe new life into the brand, but keep the heritage of the Wyoming State Fair.” The brand refresh includes a new logo and color palette, new website and updated marketing materials.

“I am viewing it as a big family reunion for the entire state of Wyoming. We are going to get together, remember what is important, have a lot of fun and be responsible while doing it.” – Courtny Conkle, Wyoming State Fair Despite the facelift, Conkle notes the new logo plays off the previous one by featuring Steamboat at the center with a sunburst backdrop. “It was important our new brand reflect the nostalgia and excitement of what a fair means to so many and connects with generations of fairgoers and participants,” Conkle says. “We worked closely with our marketing agency in creating a new look that represents what makes WSF special. The fair has always been an event that has showcased the culture and heritage of Wyoming and has been a constant thread weaving through the fabric of Wyoming’s history,” Conkle continues. “It is not just about the entertainment value, it is about celebrating Wyoming, honoring our agriculture roots and supporting innovation and youth development.” Health and safety measures In addition to added social distancing measures, Conkle says limiting the spread of coronavirus and keeping everyone safe is going to be a team effort.

“We are all going to have to do our part as citizens. Everyone needs to be respectful and mindful,” she says. She also notes the fair has implemented a few restrictions including reduced occupancy in buildings, limited tickets for grandstand events, increased opportunity for hand washing and sanitization and onsite personal protective equipment (PPE), although PPE is not required on the grounds. “We also have two health consultants who will be offering training for janitorial and security positions, so we know how to protect everyone at the fair,” she explains. “I think it is so important because we are really setting the standard of expectation before the fair even starts.” She also encourages those who wish to attend grandstand events to purchase tickets as soon as they go on sale on July 3, since occupancy is restricted. Hannah Bugas is the managing editor for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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VACCINE continued from page 1 more than the cow,” says Abbey. He notes developing a healthy rumen is an important part of growing healthy calves that are able to gain weight and respond to vaccines. “Allow calves to have enough fiber to produce a good rumen,” Abbey says. “Rations that are heavy in creep feed start to burn the rumen, which impacts future performance of the calf.” “Nutrition is going to play a huge role in the health of that calf,” Goehl adds, referencing colostrum and immunity from the dam. “Manage colostrum and make sure the cow has the quality and quantity of colostrum her calf would need to get a good start.” Following Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) guidelines and appropriately vaccinating to prevent respiratory diseases and produce a high-quality product for the end consumer is critical for producers, notes both Abbey and Goehl. Goehl adds that not handling vaccines properly and administering poorly is more detrimental than helpful. Abbey notes, “The quality of administration and vaccine handling will affect calves and vaccination quality over what product we use.” Vaccination types Modified live vaccines (MLV) offer the best protec-

tion for calves, notes Abbey. Goehl agrees, continuing that MLVs allow more flexibility and leeway in terms of vaccination preparation. Goehl adds MLVs interfere less with immunity the calf receives from colostrum. Intranasal vaccines also came up in conversation. Both veterinarians have seen success with intranasal vaccines, especially in combination with an injectable, but notes this does not protect from Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD). “Intranasal vaccines have been a benefit to younger calves,” says Goehl. Pathogens of concern Most preconditioning vaccinations focus on respiratory complex pathogens, says Abbey. “The Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) complex plagues the beef industry, “ he shares. However, there are other concerns to be aware of, such as BVD and more recently, the bovine coronavirus. The virus, which is different than the novel coronavirus affecting humans currently, has an interesting evolution, according to Goehl. Abbey notes he normally sees the bovine coronavirus in combination with other viruses such as Haemophilus somnus, which is typically a post-weaning disease.

“Viruses are evolving in bovine and making us utilize diagnostics better to come up with a better solution to the problem,” he says. Disease exposure differs between management practices and herds. Vaccine protocols can be changed by veterinarians from diagnostics to better serve the needs of the herd. Individualized programs Pre-weaning vaccinations provide calves with a good foundation to continue through their job down the chain. Vaccinations are a part of the herd health program and beneficial to the cow/calf producer, but also benefit the next step. While there are different certified vaccination programs providing a premium to the seller, it is important to work with a veterinarian to determine the best program for an operation. “Vaccination programs can’t be standardized, they have to be individualized for individual herds,” says Goehl. Abbey recommends consulting a veterinarian early so diagnostics can be utilized to better fit the needs of each herd. He also notes using the vet as a herd health consultant, or a part of the herd health team, rather than just for emergency situations, helps to create a healthy herd with calves that perform well. “Differing programs do not mean one is right and one is wrong,” Goehl says. “Vaccination programs should be tailored and individualized for

each producer.” Recommendations Recommended vaccination programs vary from herd to herd by environment. Goehl adds recommendations are dictated by some variation in pathogens producers want to protect their herd against, but there is greater variation in timing, geographic region, individual herds, the management practices and different marketing

programs. Abbey recommends decreasing stress levels leading up to and during vaccinating. “Vaccinating, working and weaning is all stress on the calf,” he explains. “Stress increases cortisol, which is an immunosuppressant, and will decrease the vaccine response.” Most of Abbey’s clients vaccinate with a five-way viral at least 14 to 30 days

LETTERS

prior to weaning. Goehl recommends preconditioning with one to two rounds of vaccination prior to weaning. In conclusion, both veterinarians urge cow/calf producers to participate in preconditioning programs to set calves up for future success. Averi Reynolds is the editor for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr. net.

Submit your letters to: Editor, Wyoming Livestock Roundup, P.O. Box 850, Casper, WY, 82602, or e-mail to roundup@wylr.net. We reserve the right to edit letters. It is the policy of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup that we do not print letters attacking individuals, groups or organizations within the Wyoming agricultural community.

Dear Readers, It has been a great pleasure to serve the agriculture community of Wyoming for the last year and a half, and let me tell you, time sure flies when you are having fun. Wyoming gave me a second home and will always hold a special place in my heart. The South claims ownership of hospitality, but Wyoming has them beat. Growing up on the Gulf Coast, a part of me had always dreamed of living somewhere where I could see the mountains out my window and when the opportunity arose to do so, I couldn’t accept fast enough. When I moved from Texas, barely a week after my college graduation, I

didn’t even know what sagebrush looked like, had never seen a Saler before, and I am still a novice vehicle de-icer. The Roundup is such a unique publication and has given me the great opportunity to meet so many influential agriculturalists who taught me much about agriculture as a whole and issues that plague the West. This industry is such a cohesive community, and I am so happy to have been a part of it, even if it was for a short period of time. I would like to thank all of the industry professionals who allowed a kid from the Gulf Coast to bug them about their work and write stories. I learned so much about a part of agriculture I had no clue

existed - who knew sheep were so sensitive? Producers in the West are some of the toughest and most resilient people, yet kindest people I have ever met, and I will forever appreciate the open arms I received coming into this community. To quote my favorite honey-loving bear, Winnie the Pooh, “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” Roundup readers, it has been a great run. If you ever feel the need to contact me, my personal e-mail is callielanehanson@gmail.com. God speed, Callie Hanson

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GID, GFLD have water July 17 marked the one-year anniversary of an event many in Goshen County and nearby Scotts Bluff County in Nebraska will never forget – the collapse of Goshen Irrigation District (GID) and GeringFort Laramie Irrigation District’s (GFLD) tunnel number two, west of Lingle. The startling event caused a large breach of the canal wall and dried up water for 42 days during a critical point in the growing season, affecting over 107,000 acres in the North Platte River Valley of Wyoming and Nebraska. Following the collapse, Gov. Mark Gordon declared a state of emergency and stakeholders in the area worked day and night to find a way to get their water back. They decided on a temporary fix, which could assist in a permanent fix later on, in order to catch the last few weeks of water for the 2019 growing season. The collapse of tunnel number two was eye-opening in regards to the amount of old irrigation infrastructure across the state of Wyoming. Therefore, GID and GFLD performed maintenance and repairs on all three of the irrigation tunnels in their districts. “Temporary repairs to the three tunnels on the main canal had to be completed before water could be delivered this season. But the water is flowing to the farmers,” states University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Extension. Tunnel repairs UNL Extension notes repairs to tunnels one and two have been completed with the installation of approximately 60 steel ribs and grouting inside each tunnel. “Permanent repairs to these two tunnels should be completed by the end of 2022, includ-

ing the permeation grouting and removal of most of the steel ribs from both tunnels,” UNL says. “The ribs in tunnel number two will remain in place near the collapse site.” In addition, UNL Extension notes repairs to tunnel number three have been completed, including installation of steel ribs and grouting. “The only remaining repair item is the installation of cathodic protection for the steel ribs, a technique used to control corrosion,” UNL explains. “This will take place at the end of the 2020 growing season.” Reduced flow Although water is flowing, the installation of the steel ribs has caused water flow through the tunnels to be reduced. GID estimates total water flow through tunnels one and two will be reduced to 80 to 85 percent of full capacity. “Water flow through these tunnels is approximately 1,200 cubic feet per second or 19,020,000 gallons per minute,” GID states. For growers on the North Platte, reduced water flow means reduced water deliveries. In fact, the GFLD says it is planning for their irrigators to receive only 75 percent of their normal allotment. “By starting the irrigation water in the canal earlier and planning to run later in the season, it is hoped this will lessen demand during peak water demand in July and August,” says GFLD. “When final repairs to tunnels one and two are completed and the removal of most of the steel ribs is done, water flow volume should return to near normal.” Hannah Bugas is the managing editor for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net

Wyoming students excel in bookmark contest Elementary students from across the state of Wyoming were tasked with

illustrating the economic resources of Wyoming on a bookmark. Wyoming Agri-

culture in the Classroom has offered this program for over 25 years. The Wyoming Live-

stock Roundup will present the finalists’ creations over the coming weeks.

Stella Waliezer is a fifth grade student in Joy Sheehan’s class at Moorcroft K-8. She is a resident of Moorcroft, and her bookmark is sponsored by First Northern Bank.

Cody Fisher of Powell is a fifth grader at Westside in Abram Graham’s class. Cody’s bookmark is sponsored by the University of Wyoming’s College of Agriculture.

Deadline approaches USDA’s Risk management Agency (RMA) reminds producers in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming that for the 2021 crop year a fall seeded practice has been added for irrigated alfalfa forage seeding in all Montana and Wyoming counties and for irrigated and non-irrigated alfalfa forage seeding in all North Dakota and South Dakota counties. The final date to purchase or make changes to fall seeded forage seeding crop insurance is July 31.

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Wyoming Junior Hereford Association Field Day shows off top youth and cattle Members of the Wyoming Junior Hereford Association gathered at the Johnson County Fairgrounds in Buffalo June 13-14 for the Wyoming Junior Hereford Association’s annual Field Day.

A number of up and coming Hereford producers from across Wyoming and Colorado exhibited their cattle in a number of different classes, including Owned Female, Bred and Owned Female, Bred

and Owned Bull, Cow/Calf Pairs, Steers and Showmanship. Chance Marshall of Lander and Colt Keffer of Windsor, Colo. served as judges for the event. The winners in each class can be viewed below.

Reserve Champion Bred and Owned Bull – DCLL Tankeray Loaded 79F4 ET, exhibited by Cooper Miller of Newcastle. Curt Cox photo

Champion Bred and Owned Female – DCLL Gertrude 81G ET, exhibited by Cooper Miller of Newcastle. Curt Cox photo

Champion Owned Female – KJ BJ 969A Misty 414F ET, exhibited by Saige Ward of Laramie. Curt Cox photo

Reserve Champion Bred and Owned Female – TP Queen Jasmine, exhibited by Tinley Pierson of Kaycee. Curt Cox photo

Reserve Champion Owned Female – DHB 6128 414 Savanna 9084 ET, exhibited by Sam Birdsall of Torrington. Curt Cox photo

Champion Bred and Owned Bull – SLC MR Cool Cash GSP2, exhibited by Samantha Campbell of Eaton, Colo. Curt Cox photo

Champion Cow/Calf Pair – Exhibited by Jhett West of Sheridan. Curt Cox photo

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Champion Hereford Steer – Exhibited by Saige Ward of Laramie. Curt Cox photo

Reserve Champion Steer – Exhibited by Wynn West of Sheridan. Courtesy photo

Showmanship Champions – Wynn West of Sheridan, Champion Pee-Wee; Sarah Birdsall of Torrington, Champion Junior and Braden West of Sheridan, Chamion Intermediate. Curt Cox photo

Showmanship Reserve Champions – Cooper Miller of Newcastle, Reserve Champion Pee-Wee; Jhett West of Sheridan, Reserve Champion Junior and Saige Ward of Laramie, Reserve Champion Intermediate. Curt Cox photo

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CALENDAR

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Submit your events to: Editor, Wyoming Livestock Roundup, P.O. Box 850, Casper, WY, 82602, or e-mail to roundup@wylr.net.

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BULLS Flitner, Greg - Greybull 1 Blk Bull, 1855# ....................................$9950 1 Blk Bull, 1810# ....................................$9500 1 Blk Bull, 2035# ....................................$9400 1 Blk Bull, 1995# ....................................$9300 1 Blk Bull, 1855# ....................................$9200 1 Blk Bull, 2530# ....................................$8500 Whitlock, Robert - Lander 1 Blk Bull, 2025# ....................................$9700 Red Canyon Ranch Partners - Shell 1 Blk Bull, 2100# ....................................$9650 Hampton Sheep Co. - Worland 1 Blk Bull, 1835# ....................................$9600 1 Blk Bull, 1670# ....................................$9300 1 Hrfd Bull, 1825# ..................................$9250 Peterson, Hunter - Buffalo 1 CharX Bull, 1860# ..............................$9600 May, Russell - Basin 1 Red Bull, 2020# ..................................$9550 Holland, Pamela Ann - Worland 1 Blk Bull, 1845# ....................................$9450 Warner Living Trust - Riverton 1 Red Bull, 2305# ..................................$9450 Diamond Tail Ranch LLC - Greybull 1 Blk Bull, 1965# ....................................$9400 Crouse, Douglas - Basin 1 Hrfd Bull, 2025# ..................................$9200 Larsen Ranch Co. - Meeteetse 1 Blk Bull, 1800# ....................................$9150 Alm, John & Carolyn - Hyattville 1 Blk Bull, 1815# ....................................$8900 Dooley Livestock LLC - Worland 1 Blk Bull, 1810# ....................................$8800 BABY CALVES Diamond E Properties - Thermopolis 3 RWF Baby Clvs ........................... $300/Hd. Broken Back Ranch Co. - Ten Sleep 3 Blk Baby Clvs............................... $200/Hd. COWS Galloway, Clayton - Ten Sleep 1 Blk Cow, 1190# ...................................$6850 1 Blk Cow, 1390# ...................................$6750 Ray, Sam - Worland 1 Blk Cow, 1400# ...................................$6750 Ingalls, Tyrell - Riverton 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1198# .........................$6700 1 BWF Cow, 1585# ................................$6300 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1413# .........................$6200 Brewster Ranch Limited Part - Ten Sleep 1 Blk Cow, 1220# ...................................$6700 Mooncrest Ranch - Cody 1 Blk Cow, 1290# ...................................$6600 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1128# .........................$6550 3 Blk Cows, avg. 1227# .........................$6450 1 Blk Cow, 1295# ...................................$6400 Horton, Darrell - Greybull 1 Blk Cow, 1335# ...................................$6600 1 Blk Cow, 1320# ...................................$6550 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1370# .........................$6400 1 Blk Cow, 1515# ...................................$6400 1 Blk Cow, 1810# ...................................$6000 Whitlock, Robert - Lander 3 BWF Cows, avg. 1258# ......................$6500

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2 BWF Cows, avg. 1283# ......................$6500 1 Blk Cow, 1290# ...................................$6500 1 Blk Cow, 1225# ...................................$6400 3 BWf Cows, avg. 1375# .......................$6350 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1318# .........................$6300 1 BWF Cow, 1400# ................................$6300 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1450# .........................$6200 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1423# .........................$6150 1 Blk Cow, 1245# ...................................$6100 1 Blk Cow, 1755# ...................................$5850 Haun, Bill - Worland 1 BWF Cow, 1385# ................................$6500 1 Blk Cow, 1310# ...................................$6450 1 Blk Cow, 1470# ...................................$6300 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1560# .........................$6150 1 Blk Cow, 1655# ...................................$6100 1 RWF Cow, 1535#................................$6000 Baird, Jack - Thermopolis 1 Blk Cow, 1195# ...................................$6500 1 Blk Cow, 1460# ...................................$6450 1 Blk Cow, 1515# ...................................$6400 1 Blk Cow, 1395# ...................................$6300 1 Blk Cow, 1490# ...................................$6200 1 Blk Cow, 1485# ...................................$6100 Alm, John - Hyattville 1 Blk Cow, 1280# ...................................$6500 Bales Living Trust - Cody 1 CharX Cow, 1635# .............................$6500 Heart Mountain Cattle Co. - Powell 1 Red Cow, 1320# .................................$6500 1 Blk Cow, 1490# ...................................$6500 Broken Back Ranch Co. - Ten Sleep 1 Blk Cow, 1255# ...................................$6500 Crowfoot Ranch Inc. - Worland 1 Blk Cow, 1350# ...................................$6450 Flitner, Greg - Greybull 3 Blk Cows, avg. 1365# .........................$6400 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1388# .........................$6250 3 BWF Cows, avg. 1490# ......................$6150 2 Blk Cows, avg 1485# ..........................$6100 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1525# .........................$6000 1 Blk Cow, 1695# ...................................$6000 2 BWF Cows, avg. 1588# ......................$5800 Holland, Pamela Ann - Worland 1 BWF Cow, 1435# ................................$6400 2 BWF Cows, avg. 1545# ......................$6050 Mills, Terril - Ten Sleep 1 Blk Cow, 1175# ...................................$6400 Redland, Mark - Ten Sleep 1 Blk Cow, 1410# ...................................$6400 1 Blk Cow, 1280# ...................................$6350 Ward, Paul - Thermopolis 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1263# .........................$6350 1 Blk Cow, 1395# ...................................$6200 1 Blk Cow, 1170# ...................................$6150 Diamond Tail Ranch LLC - Greybull 1 Blk Cow, 1550# ...................................$6200 1 Blk Cow, 1465# ...................................$6050 Ingalls, Tyrell - Riverton 1 Blk Cow, 1550# ...................................$6200 Casdorph DBA M Bar Cattle - Worland 1 Blk Cow, 1585# ...................................$6200 1 Hrfd Cow, 1445# .................................$6150 Raildog Ranch Inc. - Powell 1 Blk Cow, 1450# ...................................$6000 HEIFERETTES Ingalls, Tyrell - Riverton 1 Blk Hfrette, 985# .................................$9400 1 Blk Hfrette, 1015# ...............................$9100 Mooncrest Ranch - Cody 11 Blk Hfrettes, avg. 1027#....................$9250 Ray, Sam - Worland 1 Blk Hfrette, 1045# ...............................$9100 Whitlock, Robert - Lander 5 Blk Hfrettes, avg. 1194#......................$8000 PAIRS Whitlock, Robert - Lander 4 Mxd ST Pairs ............................. $1550/Hd. Pitch Fork Ranch LLC - Meeteetse 1 Blk SM Pair ................................ $1375/Hd.

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POSTCARD from the Past

Compiled by Dick Perue rrichardperue@gmail.com

Big Blood-Sucking Bats There are many stories of curious creatures in Wyoming, but one of my favorites is this tall tale published in the 1890’s entitled “The Rocky Mountain Vampire.” There has been picked up in the Saratoga Valley, and is now preserved in the Museum of Natural Saratoga Curiosities, a skull, which in its zoological structure and classification, points to the local existence, at no comparatively remote period, of a species of gigantic bloodsucking bats. The skull is about five

inches in length by three inches in breath, has eye sockets of little more than rudimentary character. The nasal cavities, on the other hand, being of abnormal development, thus giving great blood-scenting strength, has a muzzle, or mouth, indicating enormous suction power, with deep teeth sockets and singularly enough, is furnished forth with a pair of mature horns, three inches long. In the golden aboriginal days of long ago, when the Ute Indians possessed the Saratoga Valley as their happiest and most cherished

Shown is an 1890 drawing of the Rocky Mountain Vampire as it appeared in a book of tall tales written by Geo. R. Caldwell, editor and publisher of Saratoga’s first newspaper, aptly named The Platte Valley Lyre. “That’s L-Y-R-E, which means to project music and harmony, and anyone caught making any other reference will be shot immediately,” wrote the author, known as the lurid liar of the West. Many pioneer irrigators will swear it isn’t a bat at all but the great-great-grandfather of the modern day mosquito. – From Winchester Williams’ book in Bob Martin/Dick Perue collection. Historical Reproductions by Perue.

hunting grounds, their traditions tell of a slaughter, from year to year, of young deer and elk, as mysterious as it was deadly. All over the country the elk calf and the deer fawn were found dead or dying, the sufficiently apparent cause of death being the draining from some cause which baffled conjecture of the blood from their bodies. With the discovery of the singular skull above noted, comes also, undoubtedly, the solution of the traditional and mysterious slaying of the young elk and deer of the Saratoga section. This Rocky Mountain Vampire was in the field, and had battened and fattened upon the blood of his tender and innocent victims until his kind attained the enormous size indicated by the lately discovered skull. The horns, something new in ‘batology,’ being probably an ‘off-shoot,’ legitimate enough, of continuous digestive assimilation of the blood of horned animals. With the disappearance from the Saratoga country of the big herds of elk and deer, a disappearance inevitable to the advance of settlement and civilization, the Rocky Mountain Vampire, bereft of his natural and noisome sustenance, unable longer to feed alike his bloodsucking propensities and necessities, languished, famished and became extinct. My observation is that the storyteller didn’t know at the time, what he thought was a “bloodsucking bat” would be reincarnated and come back as the present day “mosquito.”

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Keeping African horse sickness out of U.S. is critical

SHEEP continued from page 1 down on a short-term basis fairly quickly.” “The commercial slaughter dynamics have changed a lot, there is a looming dark cloud over the industry right now as the Mountain States Rosen plant filed for bankruptcy,” he said. “This plant represents 20 to 25 percent of the total U.S. lamb slaughter capacity. This is making the dynamics in the lamb industry pretty precarious.” He noted the plant is expected to be for sale in August. Another issue in need of close monitoring is drought across the U.S. and other lamb producing regions, namely Australia and New Zealand. “As drought continues to plague the West, especially in Wyoming, it is more important now than ever to evaluate on-farm production,” he said. “In an environment like this where we may be holding animals for longer than normal, we need to be more aware than ever of what the markets are doing.” He noted it is important

for producers to be aware of what is going on in the national and world markets. Certain conditions can cause animals to flood the markets and prices will be affected very quickly. Marketing plans “Producers really need to focus on their cash flow because it is directly tied to their marketing plan,” he said. “We need to be planning to make adaptions as time unfolds and new things are thrown at us. Communicate these plans regularly with business partners so everyone is on the same page.” He continued, “With drought planning, it is a sequential event decision process, not just a single decision.” “The market dynamics are changing, but the opportunity is there,” he said. “Consumer sentiment has picked up and that is a hopeful sign despite all the elements working against us.” Callie Hanson is the editor for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

To date, African horse sickness (AHS) is not in the U.S., and officials say it is important it stays this way. Federal agencies, including USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), state agencies such as the Texas Animal Health Commission, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Faculty and other concerned equine industry stakeholders are currently monitoring the disease, ensuring surveillance and determining practices to prevent AHS from crossing into the U.S. African horse sickness According to Merck Veterinary Manual, AHS is an insect-borne, viral disease endemic to subSaharan Africa. It can be acute, subacute or subclinical and is characterized by clinical signs and lesions associated with respiratory and circulatory impairment. AHS is caused by the African horse sickness virus (AHSV), which consists of nine immunologically distinct serotypes. “Culicoides spp are the principal vectors of all nine serotypes of AHSV, with C. imicola usually considered to be the most important,” explains Merck. “Consequently, AHS is seen during warm, rainy seasons, which favor propagation of the vectors, and disappears when cold weather stops or significantly reduces vector activity.” Merck notes mortality depends on the virulence of the AHSV strain and susceptibility of the host. “A mixed pulmonary and cardiac form is most commonly seen in outbreaks,” states Merck. “In naïve populations of horses, which are most susceptible, mortality may

reach 90 percent.” AHS vectors “The primary vectors of AHS are among species of biting midges, which are very small, bloodfeeding, flying insects about one-eighth of an inch in length,” explains Dr. Pete Teel, Texas A&M AgriLIfe research entomologist. “The immature stages of these insects complete their portion of the midge life cycle in association with wet habitats ranging from permanent and semi-permanent aquatic areas to very moist soils and decaying organic matter.” Teel notes these midges are biological vectors, meaning the virus reproduces inside biting midges after blood meals are taken from infected animals. The resulting infected midges are then able to infect new animals. “There is a real risk this foreign animal disease could be introduced to the Western Hemisphere, including North America, where we have insects that will likely serve as effective vectors of this virus,” Teel explains. “In fact, we have biting midges in the U.S. They are involved in the transmission of two similar viruses causing diseases known as blue tongue and epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) in livestock and wildlife.” Teel points out the state of Texas, as well as several other states, have biting midges, blue tongue and EHD. “Entomologists at Texas A&M AgriLife have been involved in studying the taxonomy, ecology and management of biting midges associated with these and other pathogens, in part stimulated by the emergence of EHD in Texas deer farms,” Teel explains.

CONNECTING AG to CLIMATE

By Windy Kelley, Northern Plains Regional Climate Hub

Recent and Current Conditions Wyoming experienced its 95th warmest and 17th driest May out of 126 years according to National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) database, retrieved June 22. The U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) map for Wyoming, from June 18, shows an expansion of abnormally dry to moderate drought conditions to cover nearly 76 percent of the state. The current USDM map can be viewed at bit. ly/2S28VTA, and condition reports can be submit-

ted at bit.ly/34fGerf. Eight to 14-day, one-month and grass-cast forecasts NOAA’s eight to 14-day forecast for July 1-7, made June 23, is leaning towards below-normal temperatures for the western half of Wyoming with a 33 to 40 percent probability or chance. For the eastern edge of the state, it is leaning slightly towards above-normal temperatures with a 33 percent probability. For areas in between, there are equal chances for above, near or below normal temperatures. Over the same time-

“For the U.S., we need to be vigilant in understanding what this virus is, its cycle in nature as it is presently understood and then determine what vectors we have here and how they could potentially play a role in this.” – Dr. Pete Teel, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension He continues, “A recent study of biting midges in an urban area of Brazos County, Texas found eight species including the principle vector species associated with blue tongue and EHD. This species has been studied under laboratory conditions and found to experimentally acquire and transmit AHS.” Teel reassures if AHS were to threaten the U.S., AgriLife Research and Extension has diverse expertise, facilities and services to assist in preparation and response, including basic and applied research. Preventing AHS According to Teel, current vaccines for AHS exist and are effective. However, he also notes they are not optimal because they contain live pathogens, which can sicken horses, especially if not administered correctly, or they may lead to the creation of new genetic variants of the disease. In countries where AHS is a problem, Teel says prevention is provided with vaccines to the serotype present in that region or the use of insecticides to keep the midges from biting. Teel says, prevention of AHS for horses living in the U.S. might mean keeping them stalled in areas where biting midges are a problem and using insecticides to keep midges off them.

“But this might not be possible with wild horses or horses in pastures that may not be able to be handled or stabled,” he notes. Teel continues, “The U.S. is constantly threatened by introductions of foreign animal diseases. Diligent surveillance, detection and planned responses at state and federal levels is essential, as is keeping an eye on what is happening globally. Having advanced knowledge and warnings is a huge advantage toward prevention before it gets into our country.” Moving forward Teel notes AHS has most recently been reported in Thailand. “The investigation in Thailand should help scientists understand what happened and how the disease traveled – most likely infected animals moved to an area where there were native vectors,” he says. “For the U.S., we need to be vigilant in understanding what this virus is, its cycle in nature as it is presently understood and then determine what vectors we have here and how they could potentially play a role in this,” he adds. “With blue tongue and EHD, we might already have some insight on how efficient the midges might be as vectors.” Hannah Bugas is the managing editor for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

frame, there is a 33 to 40 percent chance of abovenormal precipitation for the majority of Wyoming. An exception is the southern portion of Sweetwater County, into western Carbon County, which has equal chances for above, near or below normal precipitation. The July forecast for Wyoming, made June 18, indicates a 50 percent probability of above normal temperatures throughout the state and a 33 to 40 percent probability of below normal precipitation. To view more NOAA forecasts, visit cpc.ncep. noaa.gov. The latest grass-cast maps, made June 16, suggest, for portions of eastern and central Wyoming, if these areas receive above normal precipitation between now and Aug. 31, they should still expect five to 30 percent less pounds per acre of range-

land vegetation compared to a 38-year average. If these areas instead receive near or below normal precipitation for the rest of the growing season, then production could be reduced by 30 percent compared to the 38-year average, if not worse. For zoomable grasscast maps, visit bit. ly/2Yqhuer. To learn about USDA drought programs and assistance, visit bit. ly/2Nqp2Yk. Also, consider exploring the National Drought Mitigation Center’s Managing Drought Risk on the Ranch at bit.ly/2Bvbc4a. Windy K. Kelley is the regional Extension program coordinator and state specialist for the USDA Northern Plains Climate Hub, University of Wyoming Extension and WAFERx. She can be reached at wkelley1@ uwyo.edu or 307-3674325.

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FSA continued from page 1 Food Box Program. On top of suffering financial losses caused by COVID-19, USDA requires eligible producers, be that an individual or legal entity, to have an average adjusted gross income (AGI) of less than $900,000 for tax year 2016, 2017 and 2018. However, if 75 percent of their AGI comes from farming, ranching or forestry, the AGI limit of $900,000 does not apply, according to USDA. USDA also states, “Eligible persons and legal entities must also comply with the provision of conservation compliance provisions, not have a controlled substance violation, and if a foreign person, provides land, capital and a substantial amount of active personal labor to the farming operation.” Farmers and ranchers eligible for CFAP will receive one payment, drawn from two possible funding sources. The first source is a $9.5 billion in appropriated funding provided in

the CARES Act and compensates farmers for losses due to price declines that occurred between mid January and mid-April, and for specialty crops, for product that was shipped and spoiled or unpaid. The second funding source uses the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act to compensate producers for $6.5 billion in losses due to ongoing market disruptions. Specialty Crops There are nearly 45 specialty crops eligible for CFAP payments. These include tomatoes, strawberries, spinach, squash, rhubarb, raspberries, potatoes, peppers, onions, lettuce, mushrooms, cucumbers, sweet corn, carrots, cabbage, asparagus and beans, as well as several others. According to FSA, specialty crop producers are eligible for CFAP payments in three categories. The first category is for crops that suffered a five percent or greater price decline and were sold between Jan. 15

The Taste of Change By Nicole Erceg I don’t remember the first time I ate it, nor the last, I just remember it tasted terrible. My mother called it Uschi’s Omlet, a nod to her mother’s German name, as she passed on the mushy, messy bake recipe. Truthfully, none of us liked it, but we didn’t dare say so because serving it every Christmas made mom feel connected to the ones who no longer sat around the table. It was tradition. In the cattle business, tradition is everywhere. It’s the fence posts put down by a generation before, the tricks dad taught of how to use baling twine to “fix” a farm truck door and how to tell when a calf is sick. It’s in the whisper of the wind through the grass, knowing the ground beneath our boots is open with opportunity because of family members we never got the chance to meet. The rituals of those before us are the harvest we reap today. Mom caught us all one year scraping the bits we couldn’t choke down into the

garbage and we confessed our disgust for the dish. It didn’t mean she stopped making it – change isn’t easy. Change disrupts the reliable good from the way things have always been. Sometimes, it can feel like we’re dishonoring the ones who have gone before by drifting from their trustworthy, well-worn paths. In 2020, change and disruption have been around every corner. Things look different in our newsfeeds, but the cattle in the pasture feel the same, undisturbed by the stressors swirling around us. The cows may not know it, but it’s a different world we’re living in. As the headlines fade into history, much will look the same on the ranch. But since change defines this year, let’s take a look at what should be changing in our businesses. This calving season, does the calving barn dad built in the 1950s feel nonfunctional with the cow size of today? If we’ve always selected for maternal perfor-

and April 15. The second category is for produce shipped between Jan. 15 and April 15, but subsequently spoiled or was unpaid due to the loss of a marketing channel. The third category is for shipments that did not leave the farm or mature crops that remained unharvested as of April 15. “Each crop qualifies for one or more categories of payments,” FSA states. “If crops fall into several categories, all of those commodities will receive one payment per application.” Non-specialty crops According to FSA, nonspecialty crops eligible for CFAP include malting barley, canola, corn, upland cotton, millet, oats, soybeans, sorghum, sunflowers, durum wheat and hard red spring wheat. Crops intended for use on the farm or ranch, such as silage are eligible, while crops intended for grazing are not. “Producers will be paid based on inventory subject to price risk held as of Jan. 15, 2020. A single payment will be made based on 50 percent of a producer’s

2019 total production or the 2019 inventory as of Jan. 15, whichever is smaller, multiplied by 50 percent and then multiplied by the commodity’s applicable payment rates,” FSA explains. For certification of nonspecialty crops, FSA notes producers must provide total 2019 production in bushels for each crop that suffered a five percent or greater loss, as well as total 2019 production in bushels that wasn’t sold as of Jan 1. “Regardless of use, corn should be reported in bushels. Tonnage of silage and hay production should also be converted to bushels,” states FSA. “Local FSA offices can help producers with these conversions.” Dairy FSA points out U.S. dairy operations that commercially market milk are eligible for CFAP as well. “Dairy operations are eligible for CFAP if they have commercially marketed milk for one or more months beginning January and ending in March,” FSA explains. “Dumped milk for one or more months during that same time frame is also eligible for CFAP, and dis-

solved dairy operations that meet eligibility requirements can also apply.” The agency says operations that participate in dairy revenue insurance programs such as Dairy Margin Coverage, Dairy Revenue Protection and Livestock Gross Margin, are able to apply for the program. Dairy producers applying for CFAP are required to self certify the accuracy of their application. Therefore, FSA encourages them to keep accurate documentation and be prepared for spot checks. Livestock Livestock eligible for CFAP include cattle, hogs and pigs, lambs and yearlings. FSA notes there are several categories of eligible livestock, which include feeder cattle less than 600 pounds, feeder cattle at and over 600 pounds, fed slaughter cattle, mature slaughter cattle, all other cattle, pigs less than 120 pounds, hogs at or above 120 pounds and all sheep less than two years of age. FSA further notes, “Ineligible livestock are any livestock used for dairy pro-

duction and/or intended for dairy production, livestock purchased after Jan. 15 and sold on or before April 15 and livestock subject to an agreed upon price in the future through a forward contract, agreement or similar binding document as of Jan. 15.” “Suggested documentation to help producers report accurate information includes sales receipts, inventory records, breeding records, feeding records and financial records,” FSA adds. Wool Wool producers are also able to apply for CFAP. FSA notes eligible wool is separated into two categories – graded wool paid on a clean basis and non-graded wool paid on a greasy basis. For certification, wool producers must provide information on their total 2019 production in pounds of wool and their total 2019 production in pounds of wool not sold as of April 15, as long as the sheep were owned by Jan. 15, 2020. Hannah Bugas is the managing editor for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

mance in the cowherd and carcass traits in the calves we’ll feed, is it time to select for both? Maybe this weaning season will be extended, presenting opportunities to change up the traditional 30-day program or explore different marketing avenues. Looking for a chance to change can highlight the best traditions we need to hold on to. These past months have shown the U.S. cattlemen’s dedication to quality and consistency is still vital

to future success. As restaurants reopen, they’re looking for points of differentiation, demanding Prime beef and branded programs that drive value back to the ranch. The ones whose legacy we carry didn’t have data and technology at their fingertips like we do today. The repeating rhythm of the seasons offers predictability. We know what’s up ahead. The heritage and tradition grounds us, and though we’ve been dealt a

different hand, those who play it smart will continue to carry on. It’s a careful balance of combining the best traditions of the past with innovations of today that result in a better product for our customers at the end of the value chain. Every year, mom will still ask if we want her to make Uschi’s Omlet, though she knows our answer. I never met my grandmother, but the stories and her ability to sew are traditions from her that won’t die with me,

though I hope the legacy of that recipe does. Now my family enjoys a holiday breakfast of cinnamon rolls, and the taste of change is sweet. For mom, it’s served with a small side of sadness, though she admits a better eating experience for all is worth embracing a little change. Next time in Black Ink®, Miranda Reiman will talk about not so trivial pursuits. Questions? E-mail nerceg@ certifiedangusbeef.com.

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Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 32 No. 9 • June 27, 2020

It’s the Pitts by Lee Pitts

The Cow Buyers Dance I was a sophomore in high school the first time I ever set foot in an auction market, and it was love at first sight. I was smitten and immediately wanted to run away from home to join the one ring cattle circus. I’d have cleaned water troughs just to be a part of something so magical. Of course, I was impressed by the auctioneers, and I couldn’t begin to imagine how they did what they did. The market was close to

Bakersfield, Calif., and was owned by Skinner Hardy, one of the first world champion livestock auctioneers. He ran a great market. I knew I would never have the talent to do what auctioneers did, but the more I watched the cow buyers in action, the more I realized that’s what I wanted to be when I grew up. I never achieved this goal, but whenever I had a free day on the road, one would find me at the near-

est auction market pretending to be a cow buyer and trying to guess the weight of the cattle as they entered the ring. Keep in mind this was back in the 1970s when we didn’t find out the weight until after the animals sold. I never got tired of watching the battles between the auctioneers and the cow buyers. It was like a well-choreographed dance. One was trying to get as much for the cattle as he could, while the other was trying to buy them as cheap as possible. The relationship between the auctioneer and cow buyers is all together different than the one they have with the order buyers of stocker and feeder cattle. Order buyers for stockers and feeders are semifriendly, whereas cow buyers just jeer and sneer at anyone who comes close, and woe be

the unlucky person who accidentally sits in “their seat” on sale day. Stocker and feeder order buyers wear Luchese boots, starched jeans and monogrammed shirts and have all their appendages. Cow buyers are usually missing a digit or two, wear rumpled clothes, have holes in the bottom of their boots, their faces are scarred and they look like they just finished a knife fight. When stocker and feeders, buyers bid, they make a big production of it. When a cow buyer bids he may only wink his one eye that isn’t made out of glass. Cow buyers chew on unlit stubby cigars and write down their purchases on market cards with short stubby pencils. They are smarter than a tree full of owls, can multiply and add faster than a cal-

culator, can guess the weight of any cow within 20 pounds and can tell how much she’ll yield in salable beef. They get a report card on how they do every week and they gotta be good or they’ll be gone. Sadly, in many markets these days, there are only two or three cow buyers present on a weekly basis and they are very territorial. If a new packer buyer tries to expand into new territory and tries to buy cows at a different market, the resident cow buyers will freeze him out and won’t let him buy anything. After two or three weeks the newcomer will stay home. Years ago I wanted to build my own leather reata, and the best rawhide anyone can get to make them is from a Jersey cow, which meant I’d have to attend a dairy auction. The one I chose had two res-

ident cow buyers unaffectionately known as Mr. Scowl and Mr. Growl. I was out of my territory and they didn’t know me. When a Jersey cow entered the sale ring that fit my fancy, I raised my hand and soon found myself in a spirited duel. I got the Jersey bought way over the market price, and both Mr. Scowl and Mr. Growl gave me a death stare that rattled my bones. Ever since that day I feel like I’m being followed and my phone is tapped. I engaged the services of a home security outfit, bought a German Shepherd for my wife and check underneath my truck for bombs before I drive it. I don’t know what the statute of limitations is for buying a cow in another man’s territory but I fear I won’t live long enough to find out.

Extension provides financial tools to cope with COVID-19 impacts Wyoming ranchers will feel the impacts of suffering livestock markets as a result of COVID-19, according to Interim Associate Director of University of Wyoming (UW) Extension, Bridger Feuz and Interim Director of the Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, John Ritten. “Ranchers could face tough decisions as markets remain volatile and significant downside risk exists,” they say. While many ranchers in the area might not have felt the affects of COVID-19 thus far, most livestock in Wyoming are marketed in the fall, according to Feuz and Ritten, and many local producers

luckily were not in a position to market their animals while the market struggled. UW Extension provides producers with two bulletins specific to helping understand current financial health and providing information to make informed decisions. Financial statements Understanding Financial Statements (B-1308) focuses on understanding the balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement. The key financial statements each look at different parts of a ranch’s financial situation. Balance sheets, according to the bulletin, define the assets, liabilities and equity of the ranch at any point in time. Ranch revenues and

expenses are recorded over a period of time in the income statement. The cash flow statement, according to the bulletin, should be created to cover the same amount of time as the income statement. Sometimes called the statement of cash flows, this document shows all of the sources of income and expense. “Without using all three statements, choices can be made that may seem to help a ranch in the short-run but can actually be weakening its long-term financial health,” they say. Financial ratios After grasping an understanding of the three financial statements, Calculating

and Interpreting Financial Ratios to Gauge Ranch Business Health and Guide Management (B-1307) explores liquidity, solvency and income analysis. According to the bulletin, the financial ratios discussed are figured from the three standard financial statements mentioned earlier. Liquidity refers to the ability of a ranch to cover short-term expense obligations, often found on the balance sheet as the current ratio, according to the bulletin. The bulletin states solvency is a long-term look at the ranch’s ability to cover all debt and how much of the business that is actually owned. Solvency is based on

the debt to asset ratio, equity to asset ratio and the debt to equity ratio. Income analysis consists of return on assets, return of equity and the operating profit margin ratio using net farm income from operations on the income statement. The financial ratios discussed in this bulletin are helpful in informing decisions individually and when used together. The bulletin says these measurements can be powerful and relatively easy to calculate and track over time. “They are just another tool in the decision making toolbox and should be used in conjunction with other

management tools,” notes Feuz and Ritten. Tools “Financial analysis can be extremely useful when facing challenging decisions,” they add. A strong understanding of financial health is critical to producers during this time. UW Extension has decision informing tools such as a break-even budget tool, price slide and marketing tools available on the Wyoming Ranch Tools website available to producers. Averi Reynolds is the editor for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

RIVERTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION Tuesday, June 23, 2020 Market Reports • 1,002 Head Sold Do you like the IDEA of locally grown HIGH QUALITY FOOD? Processed locally? Supporting your economy? Buying Wholesale? Supporting your YOUTH? Processing & transportation arranged!!! VERY EASY!! If you answered YES, please attend the Fremont County 4-H Sale on August 1, 2020 at 10:00 AM!! Steers, Hogs, Lambs & Goats available. SURROUNDING COUNTY 4-H SALES Big Horn 7/31/20 6:30 PM • Carbon 8/7/20 1:00 PM • Hot Springs 7/31/20 7:00 PM • Lincoln 8/8/20 10:00 AM Natrona 7/11/20 9:00 AM • Park 7/25/20 1:00 PM • Sublette 7/25/20 1:30 PM • Sweetwater 8/1/20 2:00 PM Teton 7/24/20 5:00 PM • Washakie 8/1/20 2:00 PM Thank You to all of our surrounding counties!! Best of luck to all the participants!! Please attend YOUR LOCAL SALE!!

Representative Sales COWS LANDER 1 Cow, 1205# ............................ $72.00 FARSON 1 Cow, 1270# ............................ $70.00 COKEVILLE 1 Cow, 1310# ............................ $68.50 1 Cow, 1205# ............................ $67.50 DANIEL 5 Cow, 1167#............................. $66.50 RIVERTON 2 Cow, 1135#............................. $65.00 POWDER RIVER 3 Cow, 1260# ............................ $64.00 THERMOPOLIS 3 Cow, 1263# ............................ $64.00 SHOSHONI 5 Cow, 1448# ............................ $63.00 SHOSHONI 4 Cow, 1152#............................. $63.00 LANDER 2 Cow, 1422# ............................ $63.00 RIVERTON 6 Cow, 1197#............................. $62.00 CASPER 3 Cow, 1275# ............................ $62.00

THERMOPOLIS 3 Cow, 1476# ............................ $61.50 POWDER RIVER 3 Cow, 1328# ............................ $61.00 BULLS RAWLINS 1 Bull, 1695# ............................. $93.00 LANDER 5 Bull, 2000# ............................. $90.50 BIG PINEY 1 Bull, 1935# ............................. $89.00 FARSON 2 Bull, 1940# ............................. $88.50 1 Bull, 2325# ............................. $85.00 CASPER 1 Bull, 1750# ............................. $84.50 SHOSHONI 1 Bull, 1955# ............................. $83.50 1 Bull, 1915# ............................. $82.50 PAIRS LANDER 3 Pair, 1191# (2 YR) ............. $1,775.00 RIVERTON 3 Pair, 1350# (2 YR) ............. $1,775.00 LANDER 17 Pair, 1295# (3 & 4 YR) ...... $1,750.00

PAVILLION 3 Pair, 1538# (SM) ............... $1,735.00 LANDER 17 Pair, 1471# (SM) ............... $1,650.00 5 Pair, 1765# (SS) ................ $1,650.00 3 Pair, 1528# (SS) ................ $1,550.00 PAVILLION 2 Pair, 1515# (ST) ................ $1,525.00 RIVERTON 4 Pair, 1413# (ST) ................ $1,475.00 LANDER 7 Pair, 1430# (ST) ................ $1,460.00 PAVILLION 4 Pair, 1522# (ST) ................ $1,460.00 THERMOPOLIS 14 Pair, 1232# (ST) ................ $1,200.00 STEERS FORT WASHAKIE 5 Steer, 563# ........................... $149.00 THERMOPOLIS 3 Steer, 603# ........................... $145.00 RAWLINS 2 Steer, 535# ........................... $143.00 THERMOPOLIS 17 Steer, 683# ........................... $135.00 CASPER 13 Steer, 926# ........................... $113.00 HEIFERS KINNEAR 3 Heifer, 610# .......................... $129.00 THERMOPOLIS 8 Heifer, 669# .......................... $121.00 SHOSHONI 4 Heifer, 750# .......................... $116.00 CASPER 12 Heifer, 833# ...........................$111.75 HEIFERETTES LANDER 2 Heiferette, 1057# .................... $86.00 THERMOPOLIS 5 Heiferette, 1140# .................... $78.00 DANIEL 2 Heiferette, 1005# .................... $77.50 THERMOPOLIS 3 Heiferette, 1120# .................... $74.00

TUESDAY, JUNE 30 NO SALE • HAPPY 4

OF JULY!!!

Early Consignments TUESDAY, JULY 7 ALL CATTLE CLASSES START TIME 9:30 AM W/ WEIGH UPS Pape Ranch - 1 load of weigh cows

TUESDAY, JULY 14 NO SALE

TUESDAY, JULY 21 ALL CATTLE CLASSES W/ SHEEP & HORSES START TIME 9:30 AM W/ SHEEP & WEIGH UPS

TUESDAY, JULY 28 NO SALE

TUESDAY, AUGUST 4 ALL CATTLE CLASSES START TIME 9:30 AM W/ WEIGH UPS

TUESDAY, AUGUST 11 NO SALE

TUESDAY, AUGUST 18 ALL CATTLE CLASSES W/ SHEEP & HORSES START TIME 9:30 AM W/ SHEEP & WEIGH UPS

TUESDAY, AUGUST 25 NO SALE

Contact: Riverton Livestock Auction (307) 856-2209 • Jeff Brown (307) 850-4193 • Tom Linn (307) 728-8519 • Mark Winter (580) 747-9436 • www.rivertonlivestock.com • Also watch our live cattle auction at www.cattleusa.com

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