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Volume 34 Number 15 • August 6, 2022

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A Look Inside Publisher Dennis Sun discusses private property rights.. ......................................Page 2 WWPC shares rodeo traveling tips.................................Page 5 Dick Perue celebrates rodeo champions...................Page 10 Tyler Cozzens highlights Western U.S. drought and sheep market.........................Page 15

Quick Bits FDA Approval Zoetis announced on Aug. 3 it has received expanded label approval from the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Veterinary Medicine on three beef implant products. Effective immediately, existing packages of Synovex Choice, Synovex Plus and Synovex One Feedlot can be used in reimplanting programs at feedlots. Suppliers and cattle producers will begin seeing updated labels by the end of 2022. For more information, visit synovex.com.

NCBA senior director of international trade provides updates The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) hosted its 2022 Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting July 25-27 in Reno, Nev. Cattle industry members met to discuss a variety of topics

impacting the industry. NCBA Senior Director of International Trade and Market Access Kent Bacus highlighted trade and beef exports, United Kingdom trade conversations, the southeast Asia trade out-

look and benefits of trade for producers. “For the beef industry, 2022 has definitely been a great year for us on the export side,” said Bacus. “So, a lot of what we’ve been trying to do is capi-

talize on all of the strong demand for U.S. beef.” Globally, there has been tightened global supplies, and trade policies in Japan, Korea and China have provided the U.S. with access Please see TRADE on page 4

Processing Facility Kosher packing plant to open in Wheatland

First American Farms, LLC CEO and President Linda King recently announced the purchase of land for a kosher packing plant near Wheatland on U.S. Route 26 about four miles from Interstate 25. King says the building process is anticipated to begin next spring and will take about 14 months. “It’s a big area,” she says. “It will be 387,000 square feet under one roof.” By six months of operating, King hopes to process 1,500 cattle per day. “We will build up to this because a number of employ-

ees will not have experience, and there is a training period,” she says. After the first year of operating, King expects to process 3,000 cattle per day – the maximum amount the plant will handle. Offering kosher meats The new packing facility will offer kosher meat. Kosher foods are foods conforming to the Jewish dietary regulations of kashrut. The main difference between kosher and non-kosher meats is the way the animal is slaughtered. Please see PLANT on page 8

USDA Funds U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) new Big Game Conservation Partnership pilot rewards Wyoming landowners for providing valuable ecological services for the public good, including direct compensation through 10- to 15-year habitat leases. USDA is contributing an initial $15 million for stewardship activities in Fremont, Hot Springs, Lincoln, Park, Sublette and Teton counties. For more information, visit usda.gov.

BLM Permit The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is requesting applications from interested commercial fishing guides to apply for a special recreation permit. The BLM will add up to one new commercial fishing guide permit for the Grey Reef to Casper section of the North Platte River. Permit applications are due by Sept. 2. The prospectus and application are available online at blm. gov/wyoming/permits/2022north-platte-river-commercialguide-prospectus-application.

Food Guide University of Wyoming Extension recently released “Food Preservation with Reduced or No Salt or Sugar,” a new online publication featuring canning and preserving recipes. Recipes range from reduced sodium dill pickles to low-sugar fruit spreads and peach, blackberry and strawberry jellies made with sugar substitutes. Visit bit.ly/lowsugar-preservation for a free downloadable copy of the guide.

Check 0ut the 2022 Wyoming State Fair and Rodeo Official Guide Inside Heward receives WSGLT award Cheyenne – The Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust (WSGLT) is happy to announce Todd Heward of Medicine Bow is the recipient of the 2022 Kurt Bucholz Conservation Award. Heward was nominated by Rick Danvir of Basin Wildlife Consulting and Western Landowners Alliance, James Sewell of TA Ranch and Stacey Scott of Eagle Ridge Ranch. Heward is being recognized for his outstanding efforts in the conservation of water, soils, habitat and land across Wyoming. The Bucholz Conservation Award is given in memory of the late Kurt Bucholz, DVM, a rancher from Carbon County and early supporter of WSGLT. The Bucholz Award winner encompasses the values and stewardship ethic Bucholz exemplified in his life. Bucholz had a unique understanding of water and land issues and worked to protect the fundamental historic water rights of the North Platte River Valley. “When you think of all the good and worthwhile things Todd has done on his ranching operation, and across the state – range improvement projects, conservation efforts and encouraging appropriate use of water, soil and habitat – he is very deserving of this award,” says Scott. In his current role as president of the Wyoming Association of Conservation Districts and as the supervisor and district manager on the Medicine Bow Conservation District, Heward has served the state by assisting with range improvement projects totaling more than $3.7 million. He has actively supported landowners in their efforts to conserve Wyoming’s working lands, livestock and wildlife habitat for more than 20 years. Please see HEWARD on page 7

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Summer meeting NCBA CEO discusses policy and association goals Reno, Nev. – The 2022 Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting was held July 25-27 at the Nugget Casino Resort and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board, American National CattleWomen, Inc. and the National Cattlemen’s Foundation were all present at the meeting. These organizations discussed issues affecting the cattle industry, and NCBA policy committees and subcommittees met to discuss current developments and work on initiatives brought out at the Annual Cattle Industry Convention and to plan for the upcoming fiscal year. During the meeting, NCBA CEO Colin Woodall shared an overview of the agenda, the policies discussed and expressed NCBA’s support for the Beef Checkoff. “Each summer, we have our business meeting which is focused on just that – business,” said Woodall. “It doesn’t have the glitz and glamour of our annual convention, but that’s alright Please see NCBA on page 4

COUNTY FAIR SERIES Lincoln County Fair rounds out schedule Afton – Lincoln County 4-H exhibitors are gearing up for the Lincoln County Fair, Aug. 6-13. For Afton siblings Page and Seth Nield, fair is always an exciting time of the summer. Fair projects Page is the 19-year-old daughter of Joe and Kay Lynn Nield. She became a 4-H member when she was nine years old. This fall she will be a sophomore at Northwest Community College in Powell where she is studying animal science. Through her involvement in 4-H and the Western lifestyle, she has found a passion to pursue

herd nutrition. This year she will be showing her steer Blacky and two Quarter Horses – a 16-year-old mare named Violet and a fouryear-old gelding named Norbert. “I’ve been working hard on my steer this year,” she says. “I started feeding him around November, but I feed my steer morning and night – it kind of depends how much I want him to gain per day. I also catch him on the weekends and spend time washing him and getting ready for the show.”

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The Right Way There has been a lot of talk this summer about the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) buying ranches in the West. The loss of private lands and more federal lands in the West will always bring on a discussion. People will be quick to criticize From the Publisher the landowners who sell to the governDennis Sun ment, but in reality, it is nobody’s business. The right to do anything with your private property is one of the most important rights we have as American citizens and it should never be tampered with. When the current administration came into office, the president signed an executive order creating the 30x30 Plan, now called the America the Beautiful Initiative. The plan was to conserve one-third of America’s lands by 2030. No one really knows what is going to happen with the initiative, but it has some huge concerns from agriculture, mainly in the West where most of the conserved lands will be located. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, currently around 12 percent of America is protected or conserved. The new initiative aims to redefine what constitutes “conserved” land, to change the definition from “protected” land to conserved land and to cede power to local communities and the Tribal nations to reach the target. Access to federal lands is a big push also. Another source of revenue to buy up private lands is the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). In August of 2020, the Great American Outdoors Act was signed into law, authorizing $900 million annually in permanent funding for LWCF. The primary source of revenue comes from federal oil and gas leases on the Outer Continental Shelf. One can purchase a lot of land for $900 million annually. In the last year, more money was added. The big concern was the BLM review and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process. This concern prompted Gov. Mark Gordon to take action against the BLM and the sale. Many felt the BLM’s NEPA process was too quick and not thorough enough, and if an organization or agency, like the governor’s office, had cooperating partner status with the BLM they were left out, as I understand it. As anyone who deals with federal lands knows, if we want to do anything on federal lands, we must complete the NEPA process, which might take years. One could say the BLM may have bypassed their own rules. There are ongoing BLM negotiations to acquire a ranch in southeast Wyoming by trading BLM land for private land to improve access to public lands and to block up those federal lands. For those who believe there should not be any gain of federal lands in Western states, this is a great method to use. Years ago, some ranchers acquired private lands north of Gillette and they traded the BLM those lands for the public lands on their ranches. It turned out great, but the best part was the BLM closed access to all users except the grazing permittee for the time it took stakeholders to complete a management plan of the federal allotment. When the gates opened, signs were up, maps were complete and the public was aware of the management actions. It worked a lot better than just opening those lands to the public. I’m all for no net loss of private lands in Western states – it’s the only way to ensure the future of the West.

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GUEST OPINIONS Agrifood Innovation Needs a Global Framework for Sustainability By P. V. Vara Prasad, PhD Despite some $60 billion being invested annually into agricultural research and innovation in the Global South, it is falling short of its ultimate ambition – delivering sustainable and equitable food systems for all. Recent research shows only seven percent of this investment has tangible environmental objectives, and of this seven percent, only half includes social and human objectives, indicating the fight to end hunger needs not only more funding, but smarter funding as well. And it stands to reason. Breakthroughs in agriculture, such as a new crop variety or digital applications, will miss the mark if they are not developed with all interconnected factors in mind, such as climate change, biodiversity loss, gender inequality as well as the importance of building social capital and understanding barriers of adoption. Reorienting innovation processes to ensure social and environmental implications are thoroughly considered is critical if we are to transform agrifood systems to deliver on all fronts. By incorporating the consequences of innovations right from the outset as a new project is being designed, impact investors and those managing such projects can focus on the most impactful discoveries and manage trade-offs across multiple domains, such as productivity, environment, social and human

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dimensions, with greater levels of transparency. A global set of principles recently developed by an international taskforce offers the chance to redesign the innovation process to give everyone – from investors to regulators and beneficiaries – the confidence new agricultural solutions will maximize social, environmental, economic impact and better manage trade-offs. For starters, an agreed set of principles encourages the entire research and innovation chain to design projects which proactively reveal the potential for unintended consequences, identify the “winners and losers” resulting from innovations and consider trade-offs. Going through this process at the start of a research project helps reduce risk, increasing the likelihood of the eventual innovations being widely adopted and delivering sustainable and equitable impact. Low levels of adoption have long been a frustration

for researchers and others developing innovations for small-scale farmers. In the new framework, principles are divided between those relating to the innovation process itself, for example, ensuring fair and transparent decision making, and those related to the outcomes of innovation. Identifying potential “losers” from agricultural developments, such as poor laborers whose field jobs are displaced by new machinery, is important because it allows for compensation policies, including social protection, to be considered before innovations are scaled up. A global set of principles also allows innovation managers and researchers to tangibly demonstrate their innovations are considering and addressing a range of potential environmental and social objectives. They also allow them to demonstrate progress in considering and addressing these objectives. Applying these principles, investors and researchers would be encouraged to reflect on the contribution their work would make to food security, nutrition and health, poverty reduction and environmental protection. It would also factor in social considerations such as working conditions, inclusivity, animal welfare and adaptation to climate change. This can help target investment, research and development by aligning with national and global targets under the United

Nations Sustainable Development Goals, for example. Finally, a harmonized international set of principles for agrifood innovation will allow early adopters to stay ahead of the curve on sustainability with a transparent assessment of the quality of their work, according to a standardized scoring system. Global guidance and support for agrifood innovations, such as the principles framework, could be transformative if widely adopted, becoming a self-perpetuating way to direct funding towards the most sustainable and equitable innovations. It also offers a way to distinguish genuine efforts at developing sustainable solutions from greenwashing. This can only work with the support of a critical mass, which requires the mainstreaming of these principles by early advocates. But the trailblazers defining best practice now are helping pave the way to a sustainable transformation of food systems for the future. This opinion piece is courtesy of Professor P. V. Vara Prasad, PhD. Prasad is commissioner of the Commission on Sustainable Agriculture Intensification and co-chair of the Principles and Metrics Task Force. He is also a distinguished university professor and director of the Feed the Future Sustainable Intensification Innovation Lab at Kansas State University. This article was published July 22 on agri-pulse.com.

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NEWS BRIEFS

Colorado confirms anthrax case

The Colorado State Veterinarian’s office has confirmed a case of anthrax in a beef cattle herd in Sedgwick County. The case was confirmed at the Colorado State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory on July 23 after the producer had seven acute deaths in the herd. A second positive case in a nearby beef herd was confirmed on July 26. These are the first confirmed cases of anthrax in cattle in Colorado since 2012. Anthrax can occur naturally in Colorado’s soil. Bacterial spores can lie dormant in the ground for decades and can emerge in greater concentrations after rain storms, flooding or excavation. Both herds are currently being monitored under quarantine. The cattle are being treated with antibiotics and vaccinations against anthrax. Colorado Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are also working with Sedgwick County to develop a disposal plan to minimize continued contamination from infected carcasses. Because anthrax is listed as a select agent by the USDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the relevant state and federal agencies have been notified and appropriate precautions and investigations have been completed. Anthrax is caused by a spore-forming bacterium called Bacillus anthracis, which is found in a few areas of Colorado. Animals are exposed to the disease when they graze or consume forage or water contaminated with the spores. Anthrax usually occurs in mid- to late-summer and is primarily seen in livestock grazing on pasture. Ruminants, like cattle, sheep and goats are at greatest risk of contracting the spores. During the case investigation, it was determined two people at the ranch were exposed to anthrax while performing field necropsies. They are now under observation by public health. Since the development of anthrax is a possibility, antibiotics were prescribed as a precautionary measure. The risk to the general public remains low at this time. Anthrax is a reportable animal disease in Colorado and suspected cases must be reported to the Colorado Department of Agriculture’s State Veterinarian’s Office by calling 303-869-9130. People are susceptible to this disease and should contact their health care provider if concerned about their health or exposure.

State fire marshal appointed Gov. Mark Gordon has announced the appointment of Mark Young as interim state fire marshal and director of the Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety. Young replaces Mike Reed, who is retiring after six years in the role. Young has served as deputy director and assistant state fire marshal since 2013 and in the Wyoming fire service for 44 years. He began his career as a volunteer firefighter in Rawlins, then moved to Casper where he began a long career with the Casper Fire-Emergency Medical Services Department. Young served as Casper fire chief from 1999 to 2013. “I would like to thank Director Reed for his work over the past six years, particularly his efforts to modernize the agency and expand its online offerings, at a significant cost-savings to taxpayers,” Gordon said. “Mark comes to the position with the knowledge and skills to continue this tradition in his new role.”

WGFD relocates grizzly bears MDOL detects HPAI

On July 24, the Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) announced confirmation of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a Flathead County backyard poultry flock. This is the 10th HPAI affected Montana flock linked to a 2022 wave of HPAI infections in the U.S. traced to seasonal migrations of wild birds. Nationally, nearly 400 poultry flocks have been diagnosed with HPAI. The primary complaint noticed for all of Montana’s HPAI affected flocks has been sudden and significant death loss of domestic poultry and waterfowl. A pond on or near the HPAI affected flock has been a common feature. Sick birds can exhibit numerous signs such as swollen eyes, discolored comb and legs, significant drop in egg production or water and feed consumption or sudden death. Samples from these flocks are submitted to the Montana Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and tested for the presence of avian influenza. The department encourages all poultry producers to immediately report sudden onset of illness or high death loss in domestic poultry to their veterinarian or the department at 406-444-2976. If producers find sick or dead wild birds that have died from unknown causes, contact a local Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) warden, biologist or regional office, or call the FWP wildlife veterinarian at 406-577-7880. For more information on the MDOL, visit liv.mt.gov.

BLM offers monetary reward The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering a $300 reward for information leading to the identification and conviction of the individuals responsible for vandalizing the kiosk at the Old Quarry Trails located five miles east of Newcastle. On July 9, the kiosk at the popular recreation area was found with multiple bullet holes. The kiosk was installed in May 2022. Its installation, as well as the development of the Old Quarry Trail system, is a collaborative effort between the BLM, the Bent Sprockets Bike Club, private donors and other volunteers to provide safe and accessible recreation opportunities for the community. This summer the BLM hosted crews from the Montana Conservation Corps to further develop the trails. Once completed, the trail system will feature roughly five miles of trails with the potential for more routes in the future. Anyone with information may contact the Newcastle Field Office at 307-746-6600.

After consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) relocated a sub-adult male grizzly bear on July 31 and an adult male grizzly bear on Aug. 1 in the Cody and Jackson areas. Both grizzly bears were captured and relocated for livestock depredations occurring on private and public land, respectively. The bear captured on July 31 was relocated to the Bailey Creek drainage approximately 11 miles south from the south entrance of Yellowstone National Park. The bear captured on Aug. 1 was relocated to the Five Mile drainage, approximately five miles from the east entrance of Yellowstone National Park. Bears are relocated in accordance with state and federal law and regulation. For more information on grizzly bear management and reducing the potential for conflicts, visit wgfd.wyo.gov/ bear-wise-wyoming.

NCBA announces award The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) announced on July 26 JY Ferry & Son, Inc. in Corinne, Utah is the 2021 Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) national winner. The award, which annually recognizes outstanding stewardship practices and conservation achievements of cattle producers, was presented to the Ferry family during the cattle industry’s summer business meeting in Reno, Nev. Sustainability has long been an objective for JY Ferry & Son, Inc., with a 100-year history of conservation focusing on agricultural practices conserving water, energy and other natural resources. The Ferry family recognizes environmental sustainability goes hand-inhand with the economic viability of the business. Creation of strategic partnerships with local conservation groups, government entities and regulators help provide business stability. A primary goal of the operation is to increase economic sustainability by improving water efficiencies for the farm through laser leveling, piping of ditches and utilization of soil health principles including cover crops and reduced tillage. The 2021 regional winners are: Region One – EZ Acres, LLC, Homer, NY; Region Two – Vaughn Farms, Forsyth, Ga.; Region Three – Robbins Land & Cattle, Scranton, Iowa; Region Four – Dry Creek Ranch, San Angelo, Texas; Region Five – Joe C. King & Sons Ranch, Winnett, Mont.; Region Six – JY Ferry & Son, Inc., Corinne, Utah; and Region Seven – Blair Brothers Angus Ranch, Vale, S.D. Past national ESAP honorees include: Beatty Canyon Ranch, Colorado in 2020; Blackbeard’s Ranch, Florida in 2019; Thunder View Farms, New York, in 2018; Jim O’Haco Cattle Company, Arizona in 2017; Black Leg Ranch, North Dakota in 2016; and Maggie Creek Ranch, Nevada in 2015.

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TRADE continued from page 1 to demanding markets, he noted. “A lot of what we’ve been trying to do is implement our terms of access into those countries, but also looking forward to engage in new opportunities,” he shared. “The Biden administration has taken a slightly different approach compared to previous administrations when it comes to trade. They are not as eager to talk about removing tariffs but they are looking to engage in some of the non-tariff issues.” “As NCBA looks at the Indo-Pacific economic framework and other ventures, we’re going to look for opportunities to remove non-tariff barriers and try to capitalize even more on the strong goal of demand for U.S. beef,” he added. United Kingdom and southeast Asia When it comes to the

United Kingdom, NCBA sees a great opportunity to establish a strong bilateral trade relationship, said Bacus. “We think there is still a lot of need and interest on both sides to engage in those discussions, so we are taking the opportunity to reach out and find like-minded interest in the United Kingdom, and to really educate them about our industry,” Bacus said. “There has been a lot of misinformation out there over the years so we’ve been trying to set the record straight.” “We’re going to continue to engage into the fall and next year and hopefully, with change in leadership within the British government, it might renew some interest within our own government to reengage,” said Bacus. There is a tremendous amount of growth in potential protein exports in south-

east Asia, but it also comes with challenges and barriers. The industry is competing with not only other beef producing countries, but also with pork and chicken. “We see a lot of opportunity, but we still have a lot of barriers in countries like Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand, so we want to continue to look for different trade policies to help us open those markets,” he mentioned. Other factors impacting trade in these parts of the world include food insecurity and livestock disease. “This creates a great opportunity for U.S. producers, so we really want to use trade policy to try to capitalize on the growth and maximize our presence in those markets,” he said. Trade agreement benefits Bacus noted there are several benefits to trade agreements when looking at long-term negotiations. “When looking at trade agreements – you’re not

looking at the immediate gain – you’re looking at the long-term advantages,” he said. He said in 2022 the U.S. hit the 10-year anniversary in its trade agreement with Korea, Columbia and Panama. In each of these markets, the industry faced massively high tariffs and had very restricted sales, but now the U.S. is a growing protein source in a lot of these places. “In Korea, the industry faced a 40 percent tariff, but we also faced a lot of non-tariff barriers,” he mentioned. “These trade agreements and trade policies help remove those barriers.” “These trade agreements have really opened up those opportunities,” concluded Bacus. “They deliver value back to producers.” Brittany Gunn is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

National hog prices recently reported Reported Aug. 3 by the Daily Livestock Report, the national sow price (negotiated, 450 to 499 pound weighted average) for 2022 has been following a similar pattern to 2021 prices. Last year, prices reached three peaks of $84.49, $91.19 and $73.92 per hundredweight (cwt) in early April, late August and late November, respectively. Recently, the price was $74.33 per cwt which is up $26.40 or 55 percent from the recent low price just six weeks ago. The similar price pattern to last year would suggest sow prices could reach the second peak level of the year in about a month. Feeder pig prices have moved sea-

sonally lower with 10 to 12 pound early weaned national prices reported at $41.45 per head last week. This is about two dollars per head, or five percent, lower than last year but 48 percent above the five-year average price of $28 per head. Early weaned feeder pig prices have been ranging between $40 to $50 per head since the first week of May with the most recent prices on the lower end of the range. The price range is a steep decline of about 50 percent from this year’s high of $83.29 per head set in mid-February. The seasonal pattern for 40-pound feeder pig prices tracks similar to early weaned pig prices with a bottom price level

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NCBA continued from page 1 because we need people to really buckle down and focus on the business of running NCBA, and in particular, look at our policy.” Policy Woodall acknowledged the importance of policy updates being debated at the meeting. “This is the opportunity to scrub our policy book to make sure our policies truly reflect the priorities of our membership in this association and to look at where we are lacking,” he said. The cattle industry is constantly changing, and NCBA needs to be present and actively involved with these changes, he said. “While our process as an association is very robust in addressing a lot of issues, it’s all based upon our policy book,” Woodall said. He mentioned NCBA policy is developed and implemented by members. “We are not an association where the staff make the decision on a position we are going to take, the members make the decision,” he said. “It’s this process we are going through here in Reno.” Woodall said policy is debated in committees, passed on to the board and then passed out to NCBA members for review. “It is very grassrootsfocused – to be able to allow producers to sit in these committees, debate these issues and vote on these issues,” he said. “Every single NCBA member ultimately has a say in what NCBA policy is, and only after that process is done do we take it and advocate on behalf of our members in Washington D.C.” During the meeting, the risk management for cow/ calf producers and what NCBA can do to assist producers in the next farm bill was a highlighted topic. Farm bill “We need to make sure our priorities are dusted off, reviewed and ready to go,” Woodall said, in reference to the farm bill. “So here in Reno, probably one of our most important committees is looking at the work of the association.” NCBA wants to ensure funding for the foot-andmouth disease vaccine bank is maintained, said Woodall. He acknowledged the vaccine bank as NCBA’s “big victory in the last farm bill.” Conservation programs such as Conservation Reserve Program are at the top of NCBA’s list to maintain as well. “Those programs utilized by cattle producers across the country are so extremely valuable and we need to make sure they stay valuable and well-funded programs,” Woodall said. “We can’t have those programs raided to fund other farm bill titles.” He acknowledged farm

bill titles have been “raided” in the past – noting the research title as the best example of funding trailing off over time. “We need to make sure the research service, economic research service and land grant universities have the funding to do what they need to help us as an industry,” he said. “They’re doing great work on measures to prevent foreign animal diseases like footand-mouth disease from coming into the country. We need to maintain that.” Beef Checkoff The Beef Checkoff has been around since it was included as part of the 1985 Farm Bill, said Woodall, and NCBA has seen the positive contributions from the checkoff throughout the years. “NCBA is a huge supporter of the Beef Checkoff because of the great work it has done, we can argue it is probably one of the most successful self-help programs ever put out there,” he said. Over the years, misinformation about the Beef Checkoff and NCBA’s involvement has been spread, Woodall noted. “A lot of people think NCBA is the checkoff and we are not,” he said. “We are one of nine contractors to the Beef Checkoff.” NCBA competes for the dollars in order to implement programs on behalf of the checkoff such as food safety research, the “Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner” campaign, working with different retailers, etc., said Woodall. “Not only are we a contractor, but on our policy side of NCBA, we are a big supporter of the checkoff,” he said. Woodall mentioned NCBA defends the Beef Checkoff. “When Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund, United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA) filed a lawsuit challenging the checkoff, especially focusing on the Montana Beef Council and other beef councils, NCBA, several of our beef council partners and several individual members stepped up and decided it was worth the fight,” he said. “It has been six years now and we finally received word from the Supreme Court at the end of June they have denied R-CALF USA’s petition to hear the case.” “This was a huge victory in protecting the checkoff, but more importantly it shows the U.S. Department of Agriculture has adequate oversight over this program to make sure every dollar is being spent in accordance and compliance with the act,” Woodall said. Kaitlyn Root is an editor for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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WEED & PEST COUNCIL Don’t forget to wrangle weeds at rodeos this summer It isn’t summer in Wyoming without the ever-popular rodeo. Almost every town in the Cowboy State has a rodeo where locals and visitors watch barrel racing, bull riding, steer roping and more. Unfortunately, traveling to different rodeos can bring unwanted and invasive species to rodeo grounds,

rangelands, ranches and personal property. No matter where these weeds end up, they harm native plants and wildlife. The good news is rodeo contestants and ground personnel can responsibly prevent the spread of noxious weeds, and even stop the spread completely, all while having a good time at

the rodeo. Whether going for fun, participating in rodeo events or bringing livestock along, here are some easy steps to help keep Wyoming wild and beautiful. Clean gear and animals One of the quickest ways weeds spread throughout the state is by clinging on to boots, saddles, trucks, trailers and animals. Before and after traveling, make sure to clean footwear, clothes and any other gear used at the rodeo. Also, clean horses’ and stocks’ hooves before transporting them. In addition, rodeo goers should also clean vehicles, tires and trailers to remove any mud, seeds or plants trying to tag along. It is

important to repeat these steps after the rodeo to ensure invasive species are not being spread. Grazing with weed-free hay Contestants’ livestock need to eat at the rodeo, but hay may contain invasive species. If any animal eats hay with invasive species, it’s a guarantee to find them on the ranch after a contestant brings them home. Also, invasive weeds are usually unpalatable and sometimes poisonous to livestock. Many federal, state, county and local lands in Wyoming require the use of certified weed-free forage on their properties. Using weed-free hay for animals will reduce the risk of introducing inva-

sive weeds onto a property. Additionally, it prevents the spread and can lower the cost of prevention. This isn’t just for the rodeo. Producers can always use weed-free hay. In fact, Wyoming Weed and Pest Council (WWPC) recommends it. Now it’s time to giddy up Taking these precautions at rodeos and anywhere will help Wyoming in the long haul. Rodeo goers can be sure wrangling invasive species will help carry on the legacy of rodeos in the Cowboy State. WWPC is proud to sponsor rodeos throughout the state, including the Wyoming State Fair and Rodeo, Dubois Friday Night Rodeo, Gillette Rodeo and the National

High School Finals Rodeo. We’ll be around, so stop by and say hello if you attend any of these events. This article is courtesy of the Wyoming Weed and Pest Council (WWPC). WWPC comprises 23 Weed and Pest Districts in the state of Wyoming. The council works closely with the Wyoming Department of Agriculture and the University of Wyoming to keep current with the latest technology and research available in the ongoing management of noxious weeds and pests. The overall mission is to provide unified support and leadership for integrated management of noxious weeds and pests to protect economic and ecological resources in the state.

U.S Targhee Sheep Association announces 2022 National Show and Sale results Production, performance, lamb and wool. These are the fundamental characteristics of Targhee sheep. The Targhee breed excelled in exhibiting all of these core qualities at the 2022 National Show and Sale in Big Timber, Mont. As producers of high-quality lamb and wool, U.S. Targhee Sheep Association (USTSA) concern themselves with the value of their product. As an association for 71 years, USTSA have focused on

their bottom line. The Grand Champion ram was shown by Von Krosigk Family Targhees of Riverton. It was also the high selling ram for $7,400 to Sims Ranch of Evanston. Kopren Targhees of Bison, S.D. had the Reserve Champion. The Grand and Reserve Champion ewes were shown by Jon Beastrom Family of Pierre, S.D. The high selling ewe was shown by Montana Sheep Company of Fort

Shaw, Mont. for $2,700 to Trevor Halverson of Big Timber, Mont. On 83 head of registered Targhee sheep, the sale average was $1,184. Twentythree head of yearling rams averaged $1,854. Twentyone head of yearling ewes averaged $997. Champion and Reserve Fleece was shown by the Von Krosigk Family Targhees Livestock of Riverton. Receiving the annual designation of USTSA Pre-

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eman, Mont. They were the first member of the USTSA. The other was Lisa Surber. Besides raising her own registered Targhees, she has been in the forefront of developing and promoting the protocol for ultra-sounding rib eye depth. She is also a level four wool classer/ instructor and certified opti-

cal fibre diameter analyser onsite wool testing. She travels a large portion on the Western U.S. encouraging the advancement of quality sheep. For more information, contact the USTSA office at 702-292-5715 or ustargheesheep.org or e-mail ustargheesheep@gmail.com.

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Tyson Foods, Inc., one of the largest U.S. meat producers, is refusing to comply with a subpoena for a civil probe into possible price gouging during the COVID19 pandemic. Letitia James, the attorney general, asked a state judge in Manhattan, N.Y. to require Tyson to turn over materials including contractual terms, prices and profit margins for its sales of meat to New York retailers from December 2019 to April 2022. James said Tyson stopped complying after providing “limited” information, based on the Springdale, Ark.based company’s “novel and unfounded argument” that New York’s price gouging law did not apply to meat imported from outside the state. This argument “can be tested only by examining the very materials Tyson now refuses to produce,” James said in a court filing. According to court papers, Tyson has about onefifth of the U.S. market for fresh and frozen chicken, beef and pork. In March, James launched a rulemaking process to crack down on price gouging, examining whether big companies were using the pandemic and rising inflation as an excuse to stick consumers with higher prices on basic goods. She said her office received hundreds of complaints during the pandemic about meat price gouging, reinforced by media reports

mier Exhibitors was Von Krosigk Family Targhees. The Junior Premier Exhibitor was Alicia Holtz of Little Falls, Minn. They were awarded traveling USTSA trophies for their efforts. USTSA also inducted two members into the Hall of Fame. First was the Montana Experiment Station in Boz-

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HEWARD continued from page 1 Heward is active in many conservation and policy shaping efforts. He serves on the statewide Greater Sage Grouse Interagency team for U.S. Fish Wildlife Service (USFWS), the Historic Trails Resource Conservation and Development, the USFWS Candidate Conservation Agreements with Assurance Development Team for Greater sage grouse ranch management and on the Bates Hole and Shirley Basin Local Sage Grouse Working Group. He served nine years on the Wyoming Livestock Board and was a technical advisor for three wildlife technical committees related to wind energy

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development and a cooperator in the Simpson Ridge Wind Project sage grouse telemetry study. Heward, alongside his wife Malea and seven children, have played a key role in the conservation and recovery of black-footed ferrets (BFF) in Wyoming, both by serving on the BFF Technical Advisory Committee and managing habitat for one of the most successful BFF reintroductions in the world. Most recently, he has begun riparian habitat improvement efforts in the Little Medicine Bow River drainage, which will include 26 plus miles of river restoration efforts to improve riparian health, river func-

Award recipient – Todd Heward has been chosen as this year’s Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust 2022 Kurt Bucholz Conservation Award recipient. Courtesy photo

tion and fisheries. “Todd’s quiet voice of reason and collaborative problem solving have done

Family involvement – Todd, alongside his family, have played a key role in the conservation and recovery of black-footed ferrets (BFF) in Wyoming, both by serving on the BFF Technical Advisory Committee and managing habitat for one of the most successful BFF reintroductions in the world. Pictured left to right, Kendra and Timothy Heward, Logan Heward, Malea and Todd Heward, Hunter and Caroline Rope, Sarah, Bethany, Hyrum and Samuel Heward. Courtesy photo

Wyoming proud and will continue to do so,” adds Danvir. Heward will be presented with a bronze statue sculpted by the late Jerry Palen at the WSGLT’s 2022 Annual Roundup Fundraiser and Barbeque at the Berger Ranch near Saratoga, on Aug. 27. Join WSGLT in recognizing Heward’s important conservation work in Wyoming. Tickets can be purchased by visiting wsglt. o rg /a n n u a l- ro u n d u p bbq-2022, e-mailing kaylee@wsglt.org or by calling 307-772-8751. This article is courtesy of the Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

Gov. Mark Gordon has appointed Wyoming Secretary of State Ed Buchanan to be a district court judge for the Eighth Judicial District serving Goshen County. Secretary Buchanan will remain in office to fulfill his forthcoming duties and ensure a smooth transition before taking the bench. “Goshen County is once again fortunate to have had outstanding candidates for this judgeship,” Gordon said. “Ed has served the state admirably and honorably as secretary for more than four years. His extensive legal background, his compassion for those in his community and his passion for the law and our justice system will serve him well as a district court judge in this next chapter of his public service career.” “I am honored and humbled to receive this appointment from Gov. Gordon,” Buchanan said. “I look forward to serving the citizens of the Eighth Judicial District and will work diligently to uphold the high standards of the judiciary.” “It is a privilege to serve Wyoming and my fellow elected officials as secretary of state. I would like to assure our citizens I am committed to fulfilling my duties prior to assuming the bench, both to ensure a smooth and secure election cycle and to finalize the many projects integral to the office,” he added. Buchanan has served as Wyoming secretary of state since 2018. In this capacity, he serves as chief elections officer, securities commissioner, corporations administrator and notaries public commissioner. He previously served as chief prosecutor in the Laramie County District Attorney’s office, and as an attorney in private practice with Sawyer, Warren, Buchanan. A longtime resident of Goshen County, Buchanan was commissioned in the U.S. Air Force and served as an intelligence briefer to senior command. He holds a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Colorado and a Juris Doctor from the University of Wyoming. Buchanan will assume the duties of retiring Judge Patrick W. Korrell.

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PLANT continued from page 1 An animal must be slaughtered humanely by a specially trained Jewish male who is called the “shochet” in order to be certified as kosher. The animal also needs to be blessed, deveined and soaked in salt, says King. The shochet is trained to use a special knife to rapidly cut in a single stroke the jugular vein and the carotid artery without burrowing, tearing or ripping the animal. This process, when done properly, leads to a rapid death of the animal. After slaughter, a specially trained inspector examines the carcass for disease and defects, including tears or lesions in spe-

cific organs, and the carcass may be rendered non-kosher if it doesn’t meet these high standards. For meat to be labeled and sold as kosher, the slaughter and processing plant must be certified as kosher by an accredited certification organization. King’s plant will be certified by Star-K-Kosher. Customers and employment King says most of the U.S. kosher demand is in New York. “Most of the meat will go to New York,” she says. “Most people do not realize there is more of an Orthodox Jewish population in New York than there is in Israel.”

“There’s a real shortage of religion slaughter meat.” – Linda King The plant will employ approximately 400 people, and all employees must be U.S. citizens, says King. “We are a strictly English speaking facility,” she says. “This is for safety and efficiency. We require all employees to be U.S. citizens, and we give preference to Wyoming citizens and veterans.” King says employees will be required to pass a background and social media test, as well as an initial drug test, with random drug testing to follow. She ensures above average wages, plus benefits for employees and says most employees will work four 10-hour shifts per week.

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Western cattle King says Wyoming and surrounding areas are the ideal place to open a kosher packing plant because of the quality of cattle. Kosher cattle cannot have lesions on the lungs and livers – all cattle that do will be sold. “I like the cattle born out here and raised in higher altitudes,” she says. “They kosher very well – the kosher carcass is a pristine carcass.” With a shortage of water in Wyoming, King assures the plant will be efficient with water use and the water will be sourced by drilled wells and using about the same daily amount of water used by a large pivot. “We will follow all state, federal and quality guidelines,” she says. “We will use the latest technology to ensure minimal usage of water.” King says although there’s not a large demand for kosher products in the West, there is high demand for kosher beef in the U.S. and the plant is necessary. “There’s a real shortage of religion slaughter meat,” King says. “We have 10 times more product spoken for on paper right now than we can produce at 3,000 cattle per day.” Kaitlyn Root is an editor for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@ wylr.net.

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John Pierre Iberlin July 2, 1929 – July 19, 2022

Private family interment for John Pierre Iberlin, 93-year-old lifetime Buffalo resident who passed away on July 19, will be held by his family in the fall. John was born on July 2, 1929, in Buffalo, to John and Jeannie Iberlin. He grew up and went to school in Buffalo and graduated from Johnson County High School with the class of 1947. After high school, he worked with his brother and dad on the family ranch. He joined the U.S. Army in 1952 and served in Japan during the Korean War. Following an honorable discharge, John returned to Johnson County. He was married on April 25, 1955, in Buf-

falo to Maggie Hughes and they made their home on the Wormwood Ranch south of Gillette. John and Maggie lived, ranched and raised their family on the ranch for 50 years. John ranched with his sons into his 80s and officially retired in 2010 and moved into Buffalo. He continued living in Buffalo until his death. John enjoyed skiing, fishing, flying and was on numerous boards throughout his career. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Simon Iberlin; and sister Madeline Harriet. He is survived by his wife Maggie Iberlin of Buffalo; sons John Iberlin and his wife Jeanie, Mark Iberlin and his wife Jan and James Iberlin and his wife Jackie, all of Buffalo; sister Mary Louise Arambel of Buffalo; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Donations in John’s memory may be made to the Bread of Life Food Pantry, PO Box 909, Buffalo, WY 82834. Online condolences may be made at harnessfuneralhome.com.

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Big Horn County Fair, Basin. For more information, visit bighornfair.com. Laramie County Fair, Archer Complex, Cheyenne. For more information, visit laramiecountyfair.com. Aug. 4 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Field Day, Harvard, Neb. For more information, e-mail shachtel1@unl.edu or call 402-762-3536. Aug. 6-13 Lincoln County Fair, Afton. For more information, visit lincolncountyfair.info. Aug. 9-10 2022 Nebraska Grazing Conference, Younes Conference Center, Kearney, Neb. For more information or to register, visit grassland.unl.edu/nebraskagrazing-conference-registration. Aug. 9-12 Soybean Management Field Days, Nebraska. For more information, visit enrec.unl.edu/soydays or contact Nebraska Soybean Board at 402-441-3240 or Nebraska Extension at 402-624-8030. Aug. 10 Working Lands Lunch and Field Day, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., University of Wyoming Sheridan Research and Extension Center, Sheridan. For more information, visit sccdwy.org. To register, visit bit.ly/working-lands-registrationsccd-2022. Aug. 10 Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station Open House and Field Day, 3-7 p.m., James C. Hageman Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension Center, Lingle. For more information, contact sarec@uwyo.edu or 307837-2000. Aug. 12-13 Montana Cowboy Poetry Gathering Western Art and Vendor Show, Lewistown, Mont. For more information or to be a vendor, visit montanacowboypoetrygathering.com or call 406-538-4575. Aug. 12-14 Third Annual Tom Horn Days Cowboy Rendezvous, Bosler. For more information, visit facebook.com/TomHornDays. Aug. 13 East Campus Discovery Days and Farmers’ Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Neb. For more information, visit discoverydays.unl.edu/vendors. Aug. 16-20 Wyoming State Fair and Rodeo, Douglas. For more information, visit wystatefair.com/. Aug. 17 Wyoming Ag Hall of Fame Award Ceremony and Picnic, 5 p.m., Riverside Park, Douglas. For more information, call 307-234-2700. Aug. 19-20 2022 Coyote Days, Niobrara County Fairgrounds, Lusk. For more information, call 307-334-9930. Aug. 19-21 Kip Fladland Horsemanship Clinic, Circle T Arena, Hermosa, S.D. For more information, contact Lori at loripendleton1@gmail.com or call 605-415-8701. Aug. 19-21 15th Annual Old West Cowboy, Indian, Antique, Gun and Collectable Trade Show, Civic Center, Hulett. For more information, call 307-467-5668 or 605-892-5324. Aug. 24 Wyoming Pork Producers Association Board of Directors Meeting and Election, 6 p.m., Casper College Grace Werner Ag Pavilion, Casper. For more information, contact Jeremy Burkett at 307-630-6267. Aug. 24-26 Public Lands Council Annual Meeting, Cody. For more information, visit publiclandscouncil.org. Aug. 26-28 Glenrock Sheepherders Rendezvous, Glenrock City Park, Glenrock. For more information, visit conversecountytourism.com. Aug. 27 Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust Annual Roundup Fundraiser and BBQ, Berger Ranch, Saratoga. For more information, visit wsglt.org/annualroundup-bbq-2022. Aug. 27 Medicine Lodge Kids Outdoor Day, Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site, Hyattville. For more information, visit wgfd.wyo.gov, call Cody Game and Fish office at 307-527-7125 or call Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site at 307-469-2234. Aug. 30 USDA APHIS Virtual Antimicrobial Resistance Workshop. To attend the meeting via Zoom, register at zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_LFLkbcWuTdqGT0wxBZyuOQ. Sept. 4-5 Don King Days, Big Horn Equestrian Center, Big Horn. Sept. 9-11 Hells Canyon Mule Days, Wallowa County Fairgrounds, Enterprise, Ore. For more information, visit hellscanyonmulesdays.com. Sept. 14-18 AQHA Region Two Regional Championship, Rapid City, S.D. For more information, visit aqharegion2.com. Sept. 21 Herd That! Conference, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Broken Bow, Neb. To register, visit wia.unl.edu. Sept. 29-Oct. 10 Clear Out West Radio Ninth Annual COW Cruise, For more information, visit clearoutwest.com or cruise-vacations.ca or call Cruise Vacations at 855530-0131 Oct. 5-9 26th Annual Trailing of the Sheep Festival, Sun Valley, Ketchum and Hailey, Idaho. For more information, visit trailingofthesheep.org. Nov. 4-7 Angus Convention, Salt Lake City. For more information, visit angusconvention.com. Nov. 17-18 Wyoming Women in Ag Symposium and Tour, Fremont County Fairgrounds, Riverton. For more information and to register, visit wywomeninag.org.

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POSTCARD from the Past

Compiled by Dick Perue rrichardperue@gmail.com

Winners of 1955 Wyoming State High School Rodeo With two champions from Wyoming at this year’s National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA) Finals Rodeo, it sparks a memory of the 1955 Wyoming State High School Rodeo held in Saratoga, as well as the list of winners. But first, congratulations to a hometown cowboy Tuker Carricato of Saratoga for winning the bareback championship, and Rayne Grant of Wheatland for winning the allaround cowgirl championship, plus top honors in the pole bending competition, as well as second in the barrel racing. Also, the NHSRA Girls Horse of the Year Award went to Rayne Grant with her horse VF A Famous Lady, otherwise known as Chili. Both champions were featured in last week’s Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Back in July of 1955, I wrote the following article in The Saratoga Sun. More than 20 winners in the first Wyoming State Championship Junior Rodeo held in Saratoga, July 3-4, 1955, qualified for the National High School Rodeo July 21-23 in Harrison, Neb. Approximately 2,000 attended the twoday accident-free show at the Legion Rodeo grounds, which was sponsored by the Saratoga Junior Rodeo Club. “The first four win-

ners in each event, with the exception of the queen contest and team-tying, were eligible to participate in the national rodeo. Only the queen is eligible to compete in the contest at Harrison while team-tying was an extra event at the Saratoga show and winners in the event were not qualified for the big rodeo,” Saratoga club President Bob Runner said. Over 100 entries by boys and girls from all over the state were made in the 12 events with the winners as follows: Team tying – Vince Hayes, Thermopolis and Jim Moore, Midwest, first; Sonny Morris, Encampment and Bob Runner, Saratoga, second; and Tom Fitzgerald and Con Allen, both of Saratoga, third. (Edited to list order of finish first through fourth.) Cow riding – Dean Allison, Wheatland; Ellis Harvey, Upton; Leslie Nicolen, Moorcroft and Stan Starr, Wheatland. Bareback bronc riding – Allen; Buddy Hirsig, Cheyenne; Stan Starr and Jim Scott, Gillette. Saddle bronc riding – Bob Corpening, Saratoga and Raymond Record, Gillette. These boys made the only qualified rides in two days. Boys cutting – Bob Runner, Moore, Stew Runner, Saratoga and Steve Starr, Wheatland.

Bull dogging – Scott, Stan Starr, Stew Runner and Bob Runner. Calf roping – Stew Runner, Moore, Allen and Hayes. Girls breakaway calf roping – Frances Sedgwick, Lusk, and Verna Allen, Saratoga. They were the only two entries in this event. Girls cutting – Mary Kay Walker, Saratoga; Miss Sedgwick; Karon Wessels, Laramie and Miss Allen. Girls barrel racing – Miss Sedgwick, Miss Allen, second and third on two horses and Miss Walker. Queen contest – Queen Miss Wessels; first attendant Miss Sedgwick and second attendant Miss Allen. The queen reigned over the local rodeo and led the parade through town and is eligible to represent Wyoming at the national rodeo. She was judged on horsemanship, appearance, personality and Western costume/attire. Several comments were made to the effect this year’s show was one of the cleanest ever held here with fights and drunkenness held to a minimum, plus all entrants waiting to be let into the arena were prompt and kept the rodeo going. Rodeo officials were Al Baum, Denver Miller, Geo. Salisbury, Jim Roush, Len Walker, Vernie Allen, Mrs. Denver Miller, Mrs. Jim Roush, Elmer and Louis Irene and Chuck Gavin. Bill Whitney of Centennial served as announcer and Jack Runner as arena clown. The sound system was furnished by the Wyoming State Fair Board. Jim Roush, state fair and rodeo manager, also aided the local club with registration and acted as the arena director.

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MARKETS

LIVE CATTLE FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Compiled from USDA Market News Service information and other sources

Location Volume PAYS

400-500 600-700 700-800 UnUnder 400FOR THE500-600 WEEK ENDING

Steers Heifers

Over 800 Sltr Bull May 24, Sltr 2019 Cows

200 180

175

176 150-161

165-167 151-153

124-152.50 119

101.50-119.50 70.50-88.50 $1300-$1420 92-120 55-79

Riverton

103-114.50 77-93.50

St. Onge 7-29

93-136 73-86.50

Centennial St. Onge

This Week

177.43 180.20 182.73 184.28 184.53

179.08 182.58 185.48 187.48 188.08

Change +1.65 +2.38 +2.75 +3.20 +3.55

SETT PRICE

193

171

165 168-176

159-171

166 130.50-172.50

83-118 73-94

Slaughter Lambs

Slaughter Ewes

560

Week Prev

This Week

6.15 6.19 6.25 6.29

6.02 6.06 6.14 6.19

SEPTEMBER DECEMBER MARCH MAY Stock Ewes

Slaughter Bucks

Change -0.35 -0.33 -0.31 -0.28

Change -0.13 -0.13 -0.11 -0.10

OATS FUTURES SETT PRICE

No Report 2332

7.82 8.02 8.20 8.31

SETT PRICE

No Report

Feeder Lambs

This Week

8.17 8.35 8.51 8.59

CORN FUTURES

81-121

Month

Volume

Week Prev

SEPTEMBER DECEMBER MARCH MAY

WEEKLY SHEEP AUCTIONS

PAYS

Week Prev

AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER JANUARY

Month

No Report

928

Auction

+1.52 +1.82 +2.12 +2.50 +3.03

WHEAT FUTURES

Torrington 7-29

Buffalo

137.70 143.65 149.90 154.43 157.43

SETT PRICE

No Report

Big Horn Basin

136.18 141.83 147.78 151.93 154.40

Change

FEEDER CATTLE FUTURES Month

Crawford 7-29

Billings 8-4

Stock Cows Pairs

No Report

Centennial 7-29

This Week

AUGUST OCTOBER DECEMBER FEBRUARY APRIL

FOR THE WEEK ENDING August 5, 2022 WEEKLY CATTLE AUCTIONS

Week Prev

Month 110-197.50

86-200

84-154

Daily Grower Bids Region Price US #2 Yellow Corn Southeast WY 6.0225-7.0725 US #1 HRWW Southeast WY 7.9025-8.1025 US #1 Black Beans Min-Dak 45/cwt US #1 Dark Red Kidney Beans Min-Dak 53/cwt #1 Great Northern Beans Den-Rate 35/cwt #1 Light Red Kidney Beans Min-Dak 54/cwt US #1 Pea (Navy) Beans Min-Dak 44/cwt US #1 Pinto Beans Min-Dak 45/cwt Den Rate 44/cwt Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Torrington Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Greeley, CO National Sheep Summary As of July 29, 2022 Compared to last week slaughter lambs sold mostly firm to 30.00 higher, except heavy lambs at Sioux Falls, SD 3.00-6.00 lower. Slaughter ewes were mostly weak to 10.00 lower. Feeder lambs were not well tested. At San Angelo, TX 7,227 head sold in a one day sale. Equity Cooperative Auction sold 330 slaughter lambs in North Dakota. In direct trading slaughter ewes and feeder lambs not tested. Lamb carcasses traded with no trend due to confidentiality. All sheep sold per hundred weight (CWT) unless specified. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 San Angelo: Wooled and shorn 100-130 lbs 108.00-138.00. Ft. Collins, CO: Wooled and shorn 100-130 lbs 150.00167.00, few 175.00; 150-185 lbs 140.00-155.00. South Dakota: wooled and shorn 100-150 lbs 101.00-120.00; 150 lbs 108.00. Billings, MT: Wooled and shorn 125-135 lbs 104.50-105.00; 143 lbs 90.00. Equity Coop: Wooled and shorn 147 lbs 100.50. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2 San Angelo: Hair 40-60 lbs 219.00-257.00, few 262.00; 60-70 lbs 200.00-239.00, few 240.00251.00; 70-80 lbs 190.00223.00; 80-90 lbs 175.00-222.00; 90-110 lbs 152.00-185.00. Wooled and shorn 67 lbs 209.00; 80-90 lbs 176.00-184.00; 90-100 lbs 149.00-168.00. Ft. Collins, CO: Wooled and shorn 80-90 lbs 145.00-155.00; 90-100 lbs 155.00-162.50. Hair 77 lbs 180.00; 80 lbs 200.00; 90-100 lbs 155.00-180.00. South Dakota: Wooled and shorn 60-70 lbs 185.00-210.00; 70-80 lbs 180.00-190.00; 84 lbs 155.00; 90-100 lbs 125.00140.00. Hair 52 lbs 200.00; 79 lbs 130.00. Billings, MT: Wooled and shorn 60-70 lbs 178.00-186.50; 70-80 lbs 155.00-171.00; 82 lbs 148.00. Hair 61 lbs 133.00; 76 lbs 145.00. Slaughter Ewes San Angelo: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 73.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 60.00-91.00; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) 80.00-110.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 60.00-91.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 (very thin) 50.00-62.00; Cull 1 30.00-50.00. Ft. Collins, CO: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 110.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 67.50-80.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 67.50-80.00; Cull 1 no test. South Dakota: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 65.00-80.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 65.00-85.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 75.00-85.00; Cull 1 70.00. Billings, MT: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 56.00-65.00, Hair 70.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 65.00-66.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 61.00-66.00; Cull 1 50.00-54.00. Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2 San Angelo: 50-60 lbs 166.00-177.00; 60-70 lbs 163.00179.00; 70-80 lbs 161.00-164.00. Hair 30-40 lbs 227.00-243.00; 40-50 lbs 208.00-219.00; 53 lbs 216.00. Ft. Collins. CO: 4 50-60 lbs 150.00-175.00; 60-70 lbs 155.00157.50; 73 lbs 147.50. hair 41 lbs 205.00; 50-60 lbs 190.00195.00; 60-70 lbs 165.032.50-175.047.50; 74 lbs 145.00. South Dakota: 30 lbs 200.00; 40-50 lbs 200.00-225.00; 60-70

47-105

69-125

64-91

lbs 150.00-185.00; 73 lbs 165.00; 99 lbs 102.50. Billings: 40-50 lbs 170.00-172.50; 50-60 lbs 180.00-188.00; 60-70 lbs 185.00-192.00; 70-80 lbs 163.00-167.00; 80-90 lbs 135.00153.50; 90-100 lbs 133.00-148.00; 100-110 lbs 115.00-131.00; 110120 lbs 112.00-126.50. Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2 San Angelo: Hair ewe lambs 50-60 lbs 240.00-261.00/cwt, 60-80 lbs 215.00-251.00/cwt, 80-100 lbs 221.00-239.00/cwt; yearling hair 100-130 lbs 152.00-165.00/cwt; mixed age hair 90-130 lbs 121.00-199.00/cwt. Ft. Collins, CO: no test. South Dakota: young 174 lbs 95.00/cwt; middle age 179 lbs 85.00/cwt. Billings: young 155-175 lbs 74.00-81.00/cwt. Sheep and lambs slaughter under federal inspection for the week to date totaled 33,000 compared with 33,000 last week and 34,000 last year. Source: USDA AMS Market News, San Angelo, Texas Wyoming Hay Summary As of August 4, 2022 Compared to last week baled hay prices are steady. Demand was mostly good due to less hay this year due to a late start because of water and cold May. According to the US Drought Monitor August 4, 2022, Moderate to heavy rains fell this week across portions of Colorado and western Kansas, related to an active North American Monsoon. Aside from other localized pockets of moderate to heavy rain, the High Plains region saw mostly dry weather this week. Temperatures from 2-4 degrees below normal were common across most of Kansas, southeast Colorado, central and eastern Nebraska, eastern South Dakota, and North Dakota this week. Near-normal temperatures mostly prevailed elsewhere, with parts of western Wyoming experiencing temperatures from 2-6 degrees above normal. Prices are dollars per ton FOB the field or hay barn unless otherwise noted. Eastern Wyoming Alfalfa - Good Large Square 225 Alfalfa Pellets Suncured 325 Alfalfa/Grass Mix - Premium Large Square 3x4 300 Corn Stalk - Fair Large Square 3x4 95 Corn Stalk Large Square 3x4 90 Western Wyoming Alfalfa - Premium/Supreme Large Square 3x4 250 Alfalfa - Premium Large Square 3x4 275 Small Square 290 Alfalfa - Premium (Certified WF) Small Square 300 Small Square 3 Tie 270-300 Alfalfa - Good (2nd Cutting) Large Square 3x4 220 Alfalfa - Good Large Square 3x4 200-240 Alfalfa - Fair Large Square 4x4 160 Alfalfa Cubes 350 Grass - Premium Large Square 3x4 275 Orchard Grass - Premium Small Square 300 Prairie/Meadow Grass - Good Small Square 230 Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News Torrington Nebraska Hay Summary As of August 4, 2022 Compared to last week all reported forages sold fully steady. Demand was sporadic. Sellers are not budging from asking prices and buyers are dragging their feet on procuring loads of hay. Bulk of the hay sales this week went to buyers that were needing hay. Mostly hand to mouth per say on procuring hay at these levels. Tonnage across most of the state is down on the first two cuttings of alfalfa with some producers in the east and central starting on 3rd cutting of alfalfa. According to the US Drought Monitor August 4, 2022, moderate to heavy rains fell this week across portions of Colorado and western Kansas, related to an active North American Monsoon. Aside from other localized pockets of moderate to heavy rain, the High Plains region saw mostly dry weather this week. Temperatures from 2-4 degrees below normal were common across most of Kansas, southeast Colorado, central and eastern

Week Prev

This Week

4.48 4.38 4.32 4.26

4.16 3.99 4.00 3.96

SEPTEMBER DECEMBER MARCH MAY

Change -0.32 -0.39 -0.32 -0.30

SOYBEAN FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

AUGUST SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER JANUARY

This Week

16.09 14.57 14.40 14.47

16.15 14.61 14.18 14.25

Change +0.06 +0.04 -0.22 -0.22

CUTOUT VALUES CUTOUT VALUES Primal Rib Primal Chuck Primal Round Primal Loin

This Week

Prior Week

Last Year

266.23 404.36 215.87 214.31 369.27

266.00 392.83 218.79 212.39 369.40

269.31 419.12 218.24 221.77 351.72

5 AREA WEEKLY WEIGHTED CATTLE PRICE Live Steer Live Heifer Dressed Steer Dressed Heifer

This Week

Prior Week

Last Year

139.83 137.80 225.53 225.32

141.12 138.40 227.59 226.86

121.68 121.16 197.39 196.73

Nebraska, eastern South Dakota, and North Dakota this week. Nearnormal temperatures mostly prevailed elsewhere, with parts of western Wyoming experiencing temperatures from 2-6 degrees above normal. Central Nebraska Alfalfa - Premium Large Square 4x4 250 Alfalfa - Good Large Round 195 Alfalfa/Oat Mix Large Round 100 Prairie/Meadow Grass - Premium Small Square 7-9.50/bale Prairie/Meadow Grass - Good Large Round/Dairy 180 Large Round/Ranch 200 Eastern Nebraska Alfalfa - Premium Small Square 9-10/bale Alfalfa - Good Large Round 160-185 Alfalfa Pellets Dehydrated 340 Brome Grass - Good Small Square 7/bale Grass - Good Large Round 185 Medium Square 3x3 200 Platte Valley Alfalfa - Good Large Round 275 Alfalfa Ground 220 Pellets Dehydrated 305-310 Corn Stalk - Delivered Ground 125 Western Nebraska Alfalfa - Supreme Large Square 3x4 250 Alfalfa - Good/Premium Large Square 3x4 240 Alfalfa - Good Large Square 3x4 225 Alfalfa - Delivered Ground 225 Wheat - Good Large Round 240 Straw - Wheat Large Square 110 Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Kearny, NE

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REGISTERED AQHA HORSES: Mostly colts. Yearlings, 2-year-olds, some weanlings. Mostly Skipper W and running blood. Very nice colts. For more information, call 308-384-1063 or 308-380-3314 .................8/6

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LAUREL TRADING POST, LAUREL, MT HAS AN OPENING FOR A FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME TRAILER MECHANIC: Duties include setup and delivery of new trailers, trailer repairs and service. Tools and training provided. Ag background beneficial. Pay DOE. Plus benefits. Call Greg at 406628-2536 ..........................8/27

NOW HIRING ~ WORK! WORK! WORK! Experienced Class A tanker drivers needed. 401(k), paid vacations, health insurance and FR clothing allowance! For questions call, John, 307-3514901, e-mail resume to aholden@igooil.com..............12/24

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ALL TYPES OF EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLE FINANCING. Great service!! Great rates!! Call Chuck Brown at C. H. Brown Co. WY LLC, 307-3223232 (office), 307-331-0010 (cell) or e-mail chuckbrown@ wyoming.com .................. 8/6

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GREAT PYRENEES PUPPIES FOR SALE: Brand new litter on the ground. Parents onsite, proven bloodlines, ranch raised. Have been raising these fantastic LGD for 40+ years, $1,000. For more information, call 406-2077674 ............................. 8/13 YOUNG MCNAB DOGS NEEDING WORK!! Exposed to cattle and sheep. Taking care of aging family members and the dogs aren’t getting the attention they need. Family raised. Current on vaccinations and DNA tested. One female age 4, 2 females age 15 months. For more information, call 970-879-5260 ........... 8/6

45TH ANNUAL POWDER RIVER QUARTER HORSE BREEDERS ASSOCIATION HORSE SALE: SEPT. 4, BROADUS, MT, POWDER RIVER COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS. Offering weanlings and yearlings from some of the top producers in the area. Ranch broke horses and young prospects. Two-year-old futurity, Saturday afternoon, Sept. 3. Performance Yearling Futurity and Youth Halter Futurity Sun., Sept. 4, 8 a.m. Horse sale preview to follow. HORSE SALE 1 PM ON SUN., SEPT. 4. For more information, please call Dan Davis, 406-427-5420 or 406853-3557......................... 8/20 RANCHERS QUARTER HORSE BREEDERS ASSOCIATION SALE AUG. 28: Located at Besler’s Cadillac Ranch, Belle Fourche, S.D. Selling 61 head. Yearling Futurity $3,000 added, all 2022 foals eligible to win in 2023. Ranch Horse Futurity, added money, open to 2- and 3-year-olds sold through the sale. Invitational saddle horse session, have 17 riders, 7 yearlings, and 1 Haflinger team. Online bidding available day of sale with pre-approval through www.TheLivestockLink.com. For more information call Gary Mailloux, 605-3473294 or Janet Long, 605-9855421, www.rqhba.com. “The Sale Where You Can Buy With Confidence!” ..................... 8/20

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Hay & Feed HAY FOR SALE: 1,400-1,500 lb. net-wrapped bales. Alfalfa, mixed, grass and young cut forage barley. Located Slope County, North Dakota. Will load. Still cutting, will have approximately 1,000 bales. $100/bale OBO. Call 701-4401764 ............................. 8/27 2022 AND 2021 HAY FOR SALE: Alfalfa, alfalfa/grass and grass mix. ALSO, alfalfa/oats, alfalfa/oats/millet and straight millet. All in net-wrapped round bales. Semi load delivery available. Call for pricing, 701-6908116, please send a text if no answer or keep trying .......8/27 BARLEY STRAW: Certified weed-free small squares, $4/ bale. ALSO, round bales. Greybull, WY area. Call 307-7623878 or 307-202-0108, leave message ...........................8/27 GOOD QUALITY ROUND BALES: Straight alfalfa and alfalfa/orchard grass mix, netwrapped, $190/ton semi load, Nisland, S.D. For more information, call 605-892-5676 .......8/6 ALFALFA HAY, net-wrapped round bales. Excellent color. Very reasonable. Call 970-522-5030, if no answer leave message .... 8/6 FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD CUTTING 3x4x8 ALFALFA. Located in Huntley, WY. Call 307575-1122...........................8/13

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VALLEY VIDEO HAY MARKETS, LLC: Wyoming and western Nebraska hay available. Call Barry McRea, 308235-5386, www.valleyvideohay.com ...........................8/27

THE BUCKHORN RANCH (40 miles east of Truth or Consequences, N.M.) has been in the same family since 1929. This award winning 42,000+ acre ranch consists of 45 pastures, intensively managed under the concept of holistic management/regenerative grazing since 1990. Rated at 504 cattle year-round. Priced at $3,500,000. View detailed write-up and photos at www. sidwellfarmandranch.com. Sidwell Farm and Ranch Realty LLC, Tom Sidwell, broker 575403-6903, tom@sidwellfarmandranch.com ....................... 8/27

HAY TARPS: Heavy-duty vinyl 30 mil, sleeved edges, no grommets, 15’x49’, $85. Will deliver for an additional fee. Contact Kevin, 970-3915746 ............................... 8/6 GRASS MIX HAY, timothy/orchard/brome/clovers, 4x5 round bales price per bale. Call 307413-2507 ..........................8/27 2022 HAY FOR SALE: Alfalfa, oats and Sudan grass hay. Call Earl, 307-660-4796 ..........8/20 2022 GRASS/ALFALFA HAY FOR SALE: Net-wrapped rounds, $200/ton. Call 307-4219116 ..................................8/13

Crop Cleanup BENNY HERNANDEZ IS IN THE AREA AND HAS PLENTY OF HELP TO CLEANUP AND HOE YOUR CROPS. Please call 307-431-7160 ...............8/6

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LODGEPOLE PRODUCTS, 307-742-6992, SERVING AGRIBUSINESSES SINCE 1975!! Treated posts, corral poles, buck-and-rail, western rail, fence stays, rough-sawn lumber, bedding. SEE US at www.lodgepoleproducts.com and click our “Picking A Fence Post” tab to see why folks choose our posts!! ....................... TFN

Buffalo Creek Secondary Irrigated Farm: 36+ acres between Buffalo Creek Road and Highway 20 South south of Thermopolis. Utilities at the road, 2 east side access and 1 off Hwy 20. Great views for your new home on a nice farm close to town. Price: $359,000

South Muddy Farm: 149+ acre Riverton area productive acre farm with 129 irrigated, 4 bedroom home, 60x40 metal pole barn and livestock facilities. Located in the Midvale irrigation district and in good alfalfa production. Price: $1,100,000 Crippled Spider: 880+ acre ranch at the base of the Wind River Mountains near Boulder. Beautiful home with a complete set of first class newer improvements, irrigated meadows on a premier cold water fishery with over 1.5 miles of stream. Everything you need for self-sufficient living. Price reduced: $3,500,000

FOR SALE: CIH 564 big round baler, twine and net wrap, shedded, low bale count. Rowse 3 pt. 9’ sickle mower. Rowse double 9 sickle mower with New Holland heads and hydraulic drive. John Deere 220 straight head. John Deere 714A and 716A chuckwagons with John Deere running gears and bunk feeding extensions. H&S 7+4 16’ chuckwagon like new with hydraulic drive and 12 ton gear. Unverferth 6500 grain cart with scale and roll tarp. 12’ hydraulic box scraper with tilt. W-W portable creep feeder. All in very nice condition!! Call 605999-5482 ........................... 8/27 EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: John Deere 74 hydraulic rake; Vermeer R23 rake; John Deere 569 baler; MF 2190 4x4 baler; CIH WD2504 swather with 19’ rotary head; John Deere 4955 tractor; CIH 1680 combine; John Deere 7720 combine; Ficklin 1500 grain cart; John Deere 7100 12 row planter; Artsway 425 grinder mixer; Modern Mill (mix mill) feed mill; Brandt 5200 grain vac; three Cat D69U dozers; IHC 80 bbl vac truck; Merritt 48’x102” cattle pot; Mobile Tech 9 yd. volumetric concrete mixer; Degelman 570 rock picker. Call 406-254-1254 ..... 8/13

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320 ACRES WITH A MILE AND A HALF OF LIVE SPRING WATER: Alpine setting. Beautiful views. Located in the Dillon, MT area. $1,700,000. Call Sidwell Land & Cattle Co., Richard Sidwell, 406-861-4426, 406322-4425 or e-mail sidwell@ sidwell-land.com ......... 8/13

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Black Mountain Farm: 315+ acre farm between Worland and Thermopolis on Highway 20. 180 acres under newer Zimmatic pivots, 100x50 metal and concrete floor equipment building. Top quality farm in crop production with building envelope with all the amenities. Price: $2,225,000

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FAIR continued from page 1 One of her proudest accomplishments is doing well in her cattle classes, because the cattle she brings are raised on her family’s ranch, she shares. “We show a lot of my family’s cattle and we usually have one of our projects in the championship round,” she notes. “It’s a good feeling to know we can at least compete.” In addition to the cattle show, Page will be showing her two horses in ranch horse classes at the fair. In the ranch horse classes, she will compete in cattle boxing, team sorting and

head and heel in the roping event. Page shares she is a fairly competitive person and enjoys showing her livestock and projects at the fair, but she also enjoys connecting with many of her peers throughout the county, “because some we don’t see very often.” For future contestants, she offers words of advice, “If you’re going to do it, go all in and just put forth your best effort.” Sibling competition Seth is 16 years old and will be a sophomore at Star Valley High School. This

year he will be taking two steers named Gerald and Freddy, and an eight-yearold Quarter Horse named Bebe. Seth will be showing his horse this year in the ranch horse classes. He explains he was inspired to follow in his sibling’s footsteps to get involved with the 4-H program. Seth notes he uses his horse on the ranch for everyday use and the skills learned help prepare his horse for the fair. One of his proudest accomplishments is taking first in the ranch horse sorting. For his cattle, he spends a lot of time feeding, halter breaking and a bit of

Cattle show – For 16-year-old Seth Nield, left, and 19-year-old Page Nield, right, showing livestock at the fair is always a fun time. The pair works hard during the year preparing for the cattle show. Courtesy photo

washing before heading to the show. His favorite part about the fair is the competition, he adds. For future contestants, he offers some words of advice by saying, “Work with your fair projects a lot so you’re ready.” Fair schedule From livestock shows, to nightly entertainment, there is something for everyone during the Lincoln County Fair. Top entertainment events include a car show on Saturday, Aug. 6 from 12-4 p.m., a fair parade from 5-6 p.m., followed by a Monster Trux event at 7 p.m. On Monday, Aug. 8, entertainment events will include the vocalist competition at 7 p.m. The winner will receive a $10,000 prize and will feature a special guest judge and performer Darci Lynne from America’s Got Talent. On Tuesday, Aug. 9, the carnival will open and the horse pull competition will kick off at 7 p.m. On Wednesday, Aug. 10, the Wild Wednesday Bullfights and Mini Bull Riding event will begin at 7 p.m. The Freestyle Reining will kick off at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 11. The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Rodeo will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 12. The fair will conclude on Saturday, Aug. 13, with ranch sorting at 9 a.m. and a PRCA rodeo at 7 p.m. For more information, visit lincolncountyfair.info. Brittany Gunn is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

Ranch raised – Page and Seth Nield show their beef projects at the 2021 Lincoln County Fair. In the past, the siblings had several of their ranch raised beef projects in the championship round, which is always an honor they share. Courtesy photo

Roping events – Page Nield shows two Quarter Horses named Violet and Norbert and Seth Nield shows his Quarter Horse named Bebe at the 2021 Lincoln County Fair. The siblings show in several of the ranch horse classes together. Page, right, heads and Seth, left, heels in one of the roping classes. Courtesy photo

Ranch work – The siblings use their horses doing every day ranch work. Many of the skills they have learned on the ranch are used during the ranch horse show during the fair. Courtesy photo

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Drought in Western U.S. creating poor conditions for range and pasture, affecting sheep production Much of the Western U.S. has been plagued by drought conditions for almost three years. According to data released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service on range and pasture conditions, more than 30 percent of the Western region has been rated as poor and very poor conditions in recent weeks. Compared to a year ago, conditions have improved from the 60 percent rating of pastures at poor and very poor. For the Great Plains region, pasture conditions have steadily improved from 60 percent rated poor and very poor to recent weeks rated just less than 30 percent. In the Southern Plains, range and pasture conditions rated as poor and very poor remain elevated at around 50 percent. Last year, conditions were below 20 percent. Persistent drought and marginal pasture conditions are proving to be a challenge for producers. Sheep and lamb market Since the start of the year, Colorado lambs on feed have been tracking well above the prior year. Each month this year has seen lambs on feed at levels that have not occurred in nearly four years. On July 1, the number of lambs on feed in Colorado was 103,032 head – a 74 percent or about 44,000 head

increase from a year ago – and well above the five-year average of about 77,000 head. The last time lambs on feed were higher for the month of July was 2018, which was 107,311 head. The higher lambs on feed is likely due to drought related issues and poor pasture conditions pushing more lambs on feed. Additionally, producers are likely seeking to put a little more weight on the lambs to maximize profits from the elevated lamb prices. This can be seen in recent weekly slaughter and dressed weights data. Weekly sheep and lamb slaughter started the year below typical levels for the first quarter. In early April, weekly slaughter levels followed the typical seasonal pattern with increased slaughter rates to fill demand for the Easter holiday. This was evident by the peak weekly slaughter level so far this year of 41,921 head the first week of April. During the month of April, weekly slaughter averaged about 40,000 head with total slaughter for the month at 197,800 head. As expected, weekly slaughter in May and June fell from the April highs with weekly averages at about 32,000 head. During the peak slaughter levels in April, lamb and yearling dressed weights steadily declined from about

70 pounds down to about 60 pounds during the course of four to six weeks. The decline in dressed weights follows the typical seasonal pattern occurring during the Easter holiday as producers market more lambs to meet rising demand. Typically, dressed weights trend lower through the third quarter before rising in the fourth quarter. Since early May, weekly lamb and yearling dressed weights have been averaging about 70 pounds, a counter seasonal move and higher than the 63-pound average during the same period last year. In June, higher weekly dressed weights have partially offset the lower weekly slaughter levels to keep lamb production at or slightly higher than levels a year ago. The three-market (Colorado, South Dakota and Texas) feeder lamb prices have been on a seasonal decline with prices in June averaging at or more than $200 per hundredweight (cwt). The softening of feeder lamb prices is likely a result of elevated lambs on feed in Colorado and high feed costs. Slaughter lamb prices – national negotiated live – have been trending lower for most of the year and fell below 2021 levels the last week of May. In June, slaughter lamb prices averaged about $200 per cwt, which is still well

above typical levels which are usually around $140 to $160 per cwt. The support for slaughter lamb prices comes from a lamb cutout value, which has ranged from $553 to $570 per cwt in June, well above the $340 per cwt fiveyear average price. Support for the lamb cutout comes from elevated prices in June for the shoulder, leg, loin and rack, which remain elevated with levels near the prior year and well above the five-year average. Sheep and lamb outlook The Livestock Marketing Information Center is forecasting 2022 sheep and lamb slaughter to decline nearly six percent – or 132,000 head – to 2.131 million head. The lower slaughter rate during the second half of the year is expected to be partially offset by higher dressed weights leading to about a four percent decrease in lamb production for the year. Elevated lamb prices are likely to encourage further imports from Australia and New Zealand with levels expected to be near or slightly below 2021, which should offset some of the low lamb production. Feeder lamb prices during the first half of 2022 averaged just more than $290 per cwt – eight percent or $22 higher than the first half of 2021. For the second half of 2022, feeder lamb prices

are forecast to be between $238 and $250 per cwt, putting the annual price range at $263 to $273 per cwt, which is slightly lower than the prior year. Slaughter lamb prices finished the first half of the year up 15 percent or $29 per cwt from a year earlier to $218 per cwt for the second half of the year. Slaughter lamb prices are expected to ease lower ranging from $193 to $204 per cwt with an annual price forecast of $203 to $213 per cwt for a decline of about four percent from 2021. Wool With the conclusion of June came the closing of the 2021-22 wool selling season. Annually, the Australian Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) finished the season with an average price of about 1,385 Australian cents per kg clean – up 15 percent or about 184 cents from the 2020-21 season average price of 1,201 Australian cents per kg clean. For the month of June, the Australian EMI ranged from 1,438 to 1,474 Australian cents per kg clean with an average of 1,425 Australian cents per kg clean. June’s EMI was a two percent increase from the average price in May. Compared to a year ago, the Australian EMI has improved 10 percent. During the month of June, the Australian EMI weekly prices trended higher

for three consecutive weeks before finishing the last week of the season on a weaker tone. Season average prices for the finer wools – between 17 and 21 micron – saw improvement over 2020-21 prices. In June, finer wool prices were generally better when compared to May with increases ranging from one to six percent higher. Compared to a year ago, June’s prices were even to slightly weaker with the 18-to 20-micron wools posting three- to six-percent declines. June’s prices for the 22- to 32-micron wools were mixed compared to those in May but compared to a year ago, prices were generally weaker. As the new wool season begins, uncertainty remains surrounding the global economic outlook and Australian exchange rates, which will continue to be concerns for global wool demand. Inflationary pressures are expected to remain an issue not only in the U.S., but also globally. This is starting to affect some consumers, raising concerns for wool demand in the near term. This article is courtesy of Livestock Marketing Information Center Tyler Cozzens, PhD. This article was featured in the August issue of the Sheep Industry News. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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WGFD names game warden Game Warden Dillon Herman recently transferred from Lovell to serve as the Alpine Game Warden. Herman will cover a district between Afton Game Warden James Hobbs to the south and Jackson Game Warden Kyle Lash to the north. The permanent Alpine Game Warden position had been vacant since the late 1990s, being covered by short-term appointments. However, the permanent Alpine Game Warden position has been reinstated to serve the growing population in the Alpine area. Herman grew up in Cody and after graduating from high school there, he earned a bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology and management from the University of Wyoming in 2012. Afterwards, Herman began his Wyoming Game and Fish

Department (WGFD) career inspecting boats for aquatic invasive species and collecting biological samples from hunter-harvested elk for brucellosis surveillance. In 2014, Herman completed his training at the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy and after short stints in Green River, Cheyenne and Rawlins, served the past six years as the game warden in Lovell. He enjoys the biology work and interacting with the public. “I really look forward to serving the people of Alpine and western Wyoming, and am equally excited to learn the country and amazing fish and wildlife resources this area has to offer.” Herman will enjoy his new post in Alpine along with his wife Alyssa and their three children.

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YEARLINGS Dixon Ranch - 25 Blk Yrling Strs 725#. Green! Otis & Norma Jones - 11 Blk Yrling Strs 800#. Fancy! Mike Cuin - 10 Blk Ang & AngX Strs 800-850#.

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died on foreign killing fields, five million American civilian women were helping to produce two-thirds of all the Allie’s tanks, planes, ships and armaments. We won the war because we suffocated the enemy with a barrage of production the likes of which the world had never seen before, or since. Now we can’t even produce our own baby formula. There was a time in this country when kids could walk to school safely or parents could drop them off without having to worry they might be massacred by a deranged classmate that day. Believe it or not, there was a time when we could live without cell phones, there were no robo calls, you could get a cup of coffee for a dime and refills were free. There was a time when criminals went to jail, socialism was disavowed, comedians could be funny without being filthy and you didn’t go into debt to go to college but got a job instead. There was a time when you went to work, you worked and you didn’t talk on the phone while getting

paid. Kids did not sit indoors all day texting imaginary friends on the internet and playing video games, most of which involve shooting things. There was a time in this country when grandma or grandpa got old and needed help we didn’t warehouse them but they came to live with us. We knew the climate changed but we didn’t shut down our economy to “fix” it. There was a time when there were two sexes – males and females. Sure, we’ve always had our share of loafers, deadbeats, oddballs, tramps and misfits but for Heaven’s sake, we didn’t elect them to Congress. There was a time when we said the Pledge of Allegiance every day in school and always stood for the national anthem. We left our backdoors unlocked and a middle class family could live off one income even if it was driving a truck, owning a small business or being a cowboy. Kids weren’t “gravitationally challenged” because they played baseball in the street all day, dug in the dirt or climbed trees. We were allowed to have heroes. Admittedly, we were a melting pot and the pot sometimes boiled over. Sure, bigots lived amongst us but never forget 360,222 Union soldiers, 94 percent of them white, paid the ultimate price and died violent deaths so black people

could have their inalienable right to live free. There was a time when immigrants came here legally by the boatloads. They worked and studied hard, learned our language and took a test to become citizens, and on that day as they stood with their fellow new American citizens and took the oath, they often cried and said it was the greatest day of their life. There was a time when we read books by Twain, Steinbeck, Shakespeare and Emily Dickinson. I wonder how many tweets or Facebook posts will be remembered or quoted 50 years from now. Where will our inspiration, sense of adventure or knowledge come from? Instagram? Remember when we listened and sang along to songs with melodies, notes and soaring choruses instead of rapper’s hate-filled speech and F-bombs? There was a time when whole families uprooted themselves in the dust and depths of The Great Depression, loaded up the old jalopy with four bald tires and headed out across the country with little else but hope for a better future. Where did all faith and hope go? Yes, there was a time when we thought our country was at least headed in the right direction. We weren’t always perfect but we were proud to be this once noble, hardworking and creative creature called “AN AMERICAN.”

WE HIRED MARK GORDON TO LEAD WYOMING THROUGH SOME TOUGH TIMES.

AND HE’S DONE JUST THAT.

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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

1490 South 8th Street East • Riverton, WY 82501 (307) 856-2209

“Wyoming, it has been my privilege to work for you, and I’d like to continue. Please honor me with your vote. Thank you.”

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