Wyoming Livestock Roundup 8.8.2020 by Wyoming Livestock Roundup

Volume 32 Number 15 • August 8, 2020

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A Look Inside UW’s project sees success as it makes its first spelt sale......... ...................................... Page 6 Ag students have a wide array of educational opportunities...... ...................................... Page 7 Grace Godfrey is recognized as Ag Teacher of the Year......... ...................................... Page 9 Dick Perue discusses the founding of the Wyoming State Fair.............................. Page 10

Quick Bits U.S. Drought For the contiguous 48 states, the U.S. Drought Monitor showed 33.47% of the area in moderate drought or worse, compared with 32.72% a week earlier. Drought now affects 52,201,221 people, compared with 52,022,393 a week earlier. For all 50 U.S. states and Puerto Rico, the U.S. Drought Monitor showed 27.98% of the area in moderate drought or worse, compared with 27.41% a week earlier. Drought now affects 52,408,593 people, compared with 54,275,934 a week earlier.

Slowdown in ethanol production affects livestock industry The reduction in ethanol production caused by coronavirus-related issues has ultimately affected the cattle market through a reduction in distillers’ grains as feed, according to Dan Loy, Iowa State

University Extension beef specialist and director of the Iowa Beef Center. History of distillers’ as cattle feed Loy recalls when cattle feeders first began using ethanol co-products

in their rations. “Corn gluten came first in the 1980s, and it was used for many years or sold to Europe since there was no tariff on it like there was on corn,” Loy explains. “We first

started seeding dry distillers’ in the early 1990s, and once they started building ethanol plants, distillers’ became even more popular.” Loy further notes it Please see FEED on page 8

POLICY PASSED

NCBA adopts policy to increase cash trade levels at annual meeting After a six hour discussion during the Live Cattle Marketing Committee meeting at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (NCBA) Summer Business Meeting, NCBA adopted new policy changes to support voluntary increased cash trade levels. According to NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane, “All individuals present at the meeting agreed price discovery efforts must be focused on individual regions, away from a national

level and down to a more granular level of detail.” “Proponents and opponents couldn’t be separated by state or by cow/calf producers versus feeders, which resulted in a passionate discussion,” Lane said. Final policy supports voluntary approach The final policy adopted by NCBA supports a voluntary approach, which increases frequent and transparent negotiated trade in order to achieve robust price

Please see NCBA on page 14

Corn Prices Corn prices etched out modest gains on Aug. 5, but sustained forward momentum could be hard to come by this summer as the U.S. braces for what could be a near-record crop in 2020. Prices were tilted slightly lower ahead of the Aug. 6 session.

What ranchers need – During NCBA’ s Summer Business Meeting, NCBA President Ethan Lane said the idea behind NCBA’s research and policy changes is to ensure information received by the ag industry is exactly what they need. WYLR photo

Soybean Sales Basis bids on Aug. 5 held largely steady across the central U.S. but did slide two cents lower at an Indiana processor. Analysts expect USDA to show soybean sales ranging between 29.4 million and 64.3 million bushels for the week ending July 30, expressing doubt that it can match the prior week’s immense tally of 132.4 million bushels.

Wheat Exports Japan purchased 4.8 million bushels of foodquality wheat from the United States, Canada and Australia in a regular tender that closed Aug. 6. Of the total, just over half was sourced from the United States. South Korean flour mills have purchased 2.1 million bushels of wheat from the United States in a tender that also closed Aug. 6. The grain is for shipment in November.

Sens. cosponsor SALE Act U.S. Sens. Mike Enzi and John Barrasso (both R-WY) cosponsored bipartisan legislation to help protect cattle producers. The Securing All Livestock Equitably (SALE) Act would address the problem of dealer payment default. Quick turnaround between the purchase and resale of cattle by a dealer often leaves the rancher who originally owned the cattle with little recourse if a dealer defaults on a purchase – the livestock have often already been resold. The SALE Act would establish dealer statutory trusts, mimicking existing packer statutory trusts, for the purpose of ensuring cattle sellers receive payment should a livestock dealer become insolvent. “Many ranchers in Wyoming depend on livestock sales to survive but are left empty-handed if a dealer defaults on a sale,” Enzi said. “This legislation would provide commonsense protections for livestock producers and stability for the overall market.” “In Wyoming and throughout the West, ranching operations are the backbone of many of our communities. For too long, cattle sellers have been left financially devastated when dealers default on a purchase of livestock,” Barrasso said. “This bipartisan bill provides much needed accountability to this process and will make sure Wyoming’s ranchers are fairly compensated for their livestock.” The 2018 Farm Bill contained a provision, Section 12103, directing the U.S. Department of Agriculture to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of establishing a livestock dealer statutory trust. The results of the study came out in December of 2019 and helped inform the senators’ ongoing effort to establish the creation of a Livestock Dealer Statutory Trust. The SALE Act is led by U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK) and has 18 bipartisan cosponsors including Enzi and Barrasso.

Halt issued JBS and DOJ agree to temporary standstill Lamb producers across the West can breathe easier with the news JBS and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have agreed to a 30-day standstill prohibiting JBS from making changes to the newly acquired Mountain States Rosen (MSR) lamb processing facility. While the sale of the facility is final, time is in favor for the DOJ to complete an investigation and for the lamb industry to start making arrangements for fat lambs ready for processing. The bankruptcy acquisition closed on Friday, July 31 leaving the U.S. sheep industry wondering what kind of devastation would come following the loss of the MSR processing facility. The plant, located in Greeley, Colo., processed between 15 and 20 percent of the U.S. lamb market. Brazilian-owned JBS announced its plans to utilize the facility to grind hamburger and cut steaks, eliminating a fifth of the U.S. lamb processing capacity. Unclear involvement Mountain States Lamb Cooperative (MSLC) President Brad Boner, Please see JBS on page 15

Options to reduce stocking rates Drought conditions are persisting across much of the U.S., especially in the states of Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas and Nebraska. Although adequate soil moisture has kept some areas out of drought, portions of the Midwest and the West have received well below normal spring and summer precipitation, as well as above normal spring and summer temperatures. These drought conditions have severely impacted range and pasture production, causing cattle producers some heartache. Forage production and precipitation According to University of Nebraska-

Lincoln (UNL) Extension Beef Educator Aaron Berger and UNL Extension Beef Systems Educator Jack Arterburn, the amount of forage production on coolseason-dominated pasture and rangeland is highly correlated to precipitation and soil moisture during the months of April, May and June. “If adequate soil moisture is not present during this period, vegetation will not be able to fully express its growth potential, leading to reduced forage production and necessitating stocking rate reduction and alternative winter

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It’s Finally Here Over the course of the past year, we’ve been eagerly awaiting the 2020 Wyoming State Fair as we have heard stories about what is new and changes that have been made. The COVID-19 virus nearly put a From the stop to it. However, thanks to Gov. GorPublisher don and others, the WSF is happening. Dennis Sun The new general manager and assistant general manager, along with a hard-working Wyoming State Fair Board, have been planning the 2020 Wyoming State Fair since the last Saturday of the 2019 Wyoming State Fair. Besides the top staff, there are also new faces in the Wyoming State Fair Office and out on the grounds. As with all new faces, there always comes some change. It should be fun to see these changes. Although some of us dislike change, we need to realize there must be change to grow. We need to come to the fair with an open mind and realize these changes took some thought and a lot of hard work by the Wyoming State Fair Board, management and staff. We also need to give these changes some time to get kinks worked out, if there are any. With change comes adjustments, and sometimes those adjustments are the key to a more efficient event. With this said, we need to remember to be patient if we have any complaints. The Wyoming Livestock Roundup will have our tent set up across from the Beef Show Ring with 18 booths from businesses, agencies, livestock associations, nonprofits and the University of Wyoming Extension. The Roundup Tent has always been a gathering or meeting place to learn about agriculture, visit with friends or just to sit and rest your feet. Come enjoy a cold bottle of free water provided by the Wyoming Rural Electric Association as you visit the tent. The Wyoming Livestock Roundup will also host the 2020 Wyoming Hall of Fame Picnic, which will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 5 p.m. at the Riverside Park. We will honor the 2020 Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame awardees, Jack and Diana Berger from Saratoga and Brad Boner from Glenrock. Also, Marissa Cornelison from Mountain View will be honored as the 2020 Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom Educator of the Year. This picnic is always a good time and a great place to visit. Please remember we will be following the state requirements for social distancing, with six people to a table, except for families. Attendees may wear masks, but will not be required to. These requirements will not dampen the spirit of the picnic as we honor present and past awardees. As many know, the Wyoming State Fair is a great place to see everyone, and many people from other states around the nation are finding this out. I heard Kaitlynn Glover, executive director of Public Lands Council and Ethan Lane, vice president of government affairs and chief lobbyist of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, both from Washington D.C., will be around the Wednesday and Thursday of the state fair. Glover and Lane will be attending the picnic and at the Roundup Tent to visit with producers. If you want to visit with them on issues, both will be here in Wyoming to listen. They are well known in Congress, as well as the White House, so don’t pass up on the opportunity to visit with them. This year’s Wyoming State Fair is going to be a good one. We need to be there to support the fair, those involved and especially the 4-H and FFA exhibitors. See you there.

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GUEST OPINIONS Congress Should Fund Rural Broadband Now By Lisa Safarian You may have noticed posts on social media recently marking #RuralBroadbandDay. I’d like to take a moment to consider how important rural broadband is to our industry, our nation and the people who live and work in agriculture. It’s so important, in fact, that it deserves the attention of Congress. In recent weeks, several bills have been introduced in Congress to invest in rural broadband. Legislative efforts are focused on providing federal funds and permitting to deploy broadband faster. While rural communities have been asking for federal support for years, the COVID19 pandemic and stay at home orders have both called attention to America’s urban-rural digital divide and given new urgency and momentum to this initiative. Cities and suburban areas enjoy widespread availability of high-speed Internet service, but much of rural America has yet to be connected. According to the Federal Communications Commission’s 2020 Broadband Deployment Report, 22.3 percent of Americans in rural areas and 27.3 percent of people living on Tribal lands lack access to high-speed Internet. The reason is economic. Rural areas have lower population densities and lower revenues, which together with the high cost of installing and operating Internet infrastructure creates a disincentive for large-scale private investment in rural infrastructure. But, only looking for profitability incentives ignores several other impactful advan-

tages, as well as necessary obligations, of investing in rural broadband infrastructure. One of the many lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic is that we must leverage broadband technology so we can to continue to work, teach, learn and stay connected with loved ones. Long without the broadband connectivity enjoyed by other parts of the country, rural America was particularly hit hard over the last few months. All Americans should have an interest in seeing rural communities, where 60 million of us live and work, survive and thrive. Beyond agriculture and food processing, rural America is also our primary source of affordable energy, clean drinking water and a rich variety of natural resources and outdoor recreation. This same disparity in broadband that creates challenges in rural America also particularly impacts U.S. agribusiness. The farming sector is trying to embrace digital and satellite tools to modernize America’s food production, but it is being held back by an inadequate broadband infrastructure as it works to implement smart precision agriculture, which can increase crop yields, better manage farm inputs and better respond to volatile weather patterns. To this end, American agribusiness also is being held back by inadequate broadband infrastructure in its efforts to be a positive force to face down the adverse impacts of a changing climate. Data and imaging also help farmers to see where

problems may be arising in their fields. For example, if a fungus or pest has attacked part of a crop, a farmer may be able to catch it early and treat the impacted area without spraying across the entire field. Moreover, farmers have always been on the front line of climate change and have always been focused on land conservation and sustainability, perhaps more than any other group. Digital agriculture tools, which need broadband structure, can help farmers expand their stewardship of the land in new and exciting ways. These tools can estimate the amount of carbon they could sequester in the soil of their field using agronomic practices such as no-till combined with cover crops and targeted nitrogen fertilizer applications. A 2018 report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine showed the vast potential of these approaches, in that they don’t just limit carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere, but stop the emissions from happening altogether, to the tune of removing 250 million metric tons. That’s the equivalent of 5.4 million cars not being on the road. But, without reliable, affordable, high-speed connectivity, at both the farmhouse and in the field, many of these innovative digital technologies will not realize their full potential or be widely adopted and such positive climate impacts cannot be achieved. We must invest in rural

broadband, and with that, invest in rural America, and invest in the air we all breathe. The private sector must do its part to provide the incentives to do so. In a new pilot initiative, Bayer will start rewarding farmers in Brazil and North America for adopting even more climate-smart practices that help agriculture further reduce and sequester carbon and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to benefit the ag industry and society overall. More of this is needed from others, but private investment will not be enough. Congress also must act, and now is the time. The COVID-19 pandemic has rapidly changed the way we work, learn and stay connected in urban, suburban and rural settings. It has highlighted the need to accelerate investments in quality, fiber-based broadband funding and permitting. America’s communications infrastructure is critical to ensuring our global competitiveness, critical to ensuring rural America can thrive and critical to making real change to address the impacts of a changing climate. It is urgent for Washington to act to reduce the digital divide and enable all communities to contribute to our economic growth. This is one issue all of our political leadership should rally around to make a reality this year. Lisa Safarian is responsible for the North American Commercial Performance of Crop Science, a division of Bayer. She can be reached at 1-866-99-22937.

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NEWS BRIEFS Free session available The Wyoming Stock Growers Association (WSGA) will host the 2020 Wyoming Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show at the Sweetwater Events Complex in Rock Springs, Aug. 24-26. With the theme, Ranching – Providing Stability in a Time of Crisis, this year’s convention aims to address trending topics in the cattle industry and create member-driven policy during a unique time in our history. This year, WSGA is adding a free session titled, Understanding Government Assistance Programs in 2020, to the convention program. Taking place on Monday, Aug. 24 at 2 p.m. this event will be open to all agriculture producers, free of charge. The event will be held in the Exhibit Hall at the Sweetwater Events Complex. Industry professionals from organizations including the Wyoming Business Council, Farm Service Agency, USDA Rural Development, Wyoming Small Business Administration and Wyoming Department of Agriculture will join a panel to provide information and address questions regarding government assistance programs, primarily those enacted in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. A full schedule of the convention can be found on the WSGA website, wysga.org. Contact the WSGA office at 307-638-3942 or e-mail info@wysga.org with questions.

Network launched Radio listeners in Colorado, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming have a new source for the latest agriculture news and markets – the Western Ag Network. Owned and operated by veteran National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) Broadcaster Russell Nemetz, the network’s programs are heard on 47 radio affiliates in six states. “It’s a tremendous honor to have this opportunity to continue to serve America’s agriculture industry on the airwaves,” said Nemetz. “I want to thank Evan Slack for his legendary career as a trusted friend to agriculture. I will be forever thankful to the hall of fame farm broadcaster for this opportunity to carry on his legacy and still have him part of our broadcast team as an honorary member as he enjoys retirement.” NAFB Farm Broadcaster Lane Nordlund has also joined the Western Ag Network team. In addition to providing daily radio reports on the Western Ag Network, both Nemetz and Nordlund are seen statewide on the Montana Television Network as members of the Montana Ag Network. They also make regular appearances on national television broadcasts like Cattlemen to Cattlemen, This Week in Agribusiness, Market Day Report and Rural Evening News all seen on RFD-TV. For more information about the Western Ag Network, visit westernagnetwork.com.

Van Sandt joins UW

New plant announced On July 31, True West Beef, owned by Boise-based Agri Beef, announced it will be building a new beef processing facility near U.S. Highway 93 within Jerome, Idaho’s area of impact. According to Agri Beef, the Jerome, Idaho facility will process 500 head of cattle a day and will employ nearly 400 workers with an average salary of $52,000 a year. The company does not yet know when the facility will be finished or how much it will cost. Agri Beef said its new plant will be smaller and flexible in scale and unique in structure, with cattlemen directly involved in equity ownership of the True West facility. “We evaluated many sites for this venture,” Agri Beef Executive Vice President of Business Development Wade Small said. “With an educated and motivated workforce, access to plentiful agricultural resources and a vibrant community with a can-do spirit, Jerome, Idaho checked the box for everything we were looking for.”

Dr. Anders Van Sandt will join the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at the University of Wyoming (UW) as an assistant professor in regional economics with a focus on community economic development. He will also serve as a UW Extension specialist. Van Sandt received his PhD in agricultural and natural resource economics from Colorado State University in 2018 and is a postdoctoral Extension associate in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Texas A&M University. Van Sandt’s recent research has centered around rural economic development. “Given Wyoming’s geographically diverse population and blend of old and new industries, some essential regional economic development initiatives I may explore include improving healthcare, internet and financial access, as well as the resiliency and growth of local economies,” he said.

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OBITUARIES

William Dean “Bill” Lisco

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Gail Lynne (Rohlf) Stoddard July 7, 1943 – July 28, 2020 Gail Lynne (Rohlf) Stoddard passed away on July 28, 2020 after a courageous battle with health issues. Gail was born in Mott, N.D. on July 7, 1943 to Milton Rohlf and Arleen Cook. Gail was well known for her generosity and kindness, whether it was a shoulder to lean on, a meal or a clean bed to rest for the night. No one ever left her house feeling hungry. Gail spent her early years in South Dakota before moving to Newcastle and then to Douglas, where she attended Douglas High School. Throughout high school, Gail was involved in numerous athletic and academic extracurricular activities. Gail was junior/senior prom queen. She particularly enjoyed cheerleading. After graduating from Douglas High School in 1961, she attended Casper College. She then married Robert Stod-

dard in 1964 and moved to the ranch north of Douglas. Gail was an excellent cook and was well known for her homemade bread and cinnamon rolls. Gail was a hard worker and never shied away from any task. Gail was in the Converse County Cowbells and Wyoming Stock Growers for many years. She was an integral part of the National Senior Pro Rodeo. She was one of the founding members of the Douglas Senior Pro Rodeo, where they won rodeo of the year 11 times. Gail is a member of the Senior Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame. Gail’s life was her family. She doted on her children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, but she was never afraid to put them in their place if they needed it. Gail is survived by her husband Robert Stoddard; daughters Stacy Jenne and Noel (Tye) Reed; grand-

children Skeeter (Emily) Hiser and Skobee (Chelsie) Hiser; great-grandchildren Haidyn, Hestyn and Haezyn Hiser, Bentlee and Braylee Hiser; sisters Carmell (Kent) Griffin, Ree Ann (Mark) McCool and Lori (Eric) Mcguire; brothers Mark Thompson and Larry (Cheryl) Rohlf; numerous nieces and nephews and extended family members. Gail was preceded in death by her parents Milton Rohlf and Arleen Cook; her beloved granddaughter Skye Lacey Hiser; her brother William Rohlf and sister-in-law Jan Rohlf. Gail requested no funeral and to be taken to the AU7 ranch to be interred with a small family gathering. The Gorman Funeral Homes – Converse Chapel of Douglas is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at gormanfh.com.

Nov. 11, 1963 – Aug. 3, 2020 William Dean “Bill” Lisco passed peacefully Monday, Aug. 3 at the University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, Colo. after a two-year battle with leukemia. Bill was born Nov. 11, 1963 in Denver, Colo., the son of Carroll Jay “Corky” Lisco and Evelyn Jean (Tupps) Lisco. The youngest of four children, Bill was raised on the family farm outside of Bennett, Colo. In 1977, the family moved to the ranch near Douglas. Bill completed his education in Douglas and graduated from the Douglas High School in 1982. Bill continued his education at the University of North Dakota (UND) where he received a bachelor’s degree in aviation management. While at UND, Bill excelled in his field and received Top Five Percebt Commendation for Flight Instruction, an honor not easily achieved. After graduation, Bill took a position with Lake Mead Air and quickly moved into the chief pilot position, overseeing their entire operation of scheduling, assignments and

pilot supervision. During this time, Bill was also employed by Western Kansas Groundwater Management where he was a pilot for the Western Kansas Weather Modification program. His primary responsibility was cloud seeding, a tool to help mitigate hail damage and protect crop yields. In 1992, Bill’s aviation experience secured him a position as first officer with Grand Airways in Las Vegas, Nev. Bill co-piloted a SA-227 Fairchild Metroliner, a 19-passenger aircraft. Bill received many commendations for his ability to maneuver high-density air traffic out of LAX and unique weather patterns out of the Grand Canyon Airport. Under Grand Airways employment, Bill was issued a certificate of merit from the Federal Aviation Administration pertaining to a mid-air event involving a mechanical failure in the tail section of the aircraft. Bill and the captain successfully maneuvered the aircraft to a safe landing, and 18 souls were spared that day. Bill eventually found his way back to the ranch outside of Douglas. He continued flight instruction in the area and was an active board

member of the Converse County Airport Board until his passing. Bill enjoyed many friendships made in the community and the serenity of ranch life. Bill was preceded in death by his mother Jean Lisco, on Jan. 28, 2010. He is survived by his father Corky Lisco of Douglas; brother Dan (Cindy) Lisco of Boulder, Colo.; sister Susan (David) Jestes of Douglas; brother Richard “Dick” Lisco of Douglas; eight nieces and nephews and six grandnieces and nephews. A graveside service was held for Bill on Aug. 11 at the Douglas Park Cemetery in Douglas with Pastor Frank Wiederrecht of The Gathering officiating. In lieu of flowers, a memorial to the Converse County Cancer Association in care of the Converse County Bank, P.O. Box 689, Douglas, WY 82633 would be appreciated by the family. The Gorman Funeral Homes – Converse Chapel of Douglas is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at gormanfh.com.

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land area,” they explain. “When dry conditions reduce forage production, grazing animal demand must also be reduced accordingly. When determining the reduction in grazing demand, producers need to keep in mind perennial grass plants need to have adequate leaf area remaining after grazing to promote grassland resilience and support future plant health and vigor,” add Berger and Arterburn. They continue, “The amount of residual vegetation needed, following grazing, does not decrease during drought conditions. Reducing grazing demand means reducing the amount of forage harvested by the grazing animals. This can be accomplished in a number of ways.” Selling early “The bottom line is that producers need to reduce demand, which usually comes down to reducing the number of cattle on their ranch,” states Arterburn in UNL’s BeefWatch podcast discussing the article. One way Berger and Arterburn say this can be accomplished is by selling cattle that might normally be sold in the fall, earlier. “Yearling, non-pregnant heifers, cows and any other problem animals slated to be sold this fall can be marketed earlier,” Berger and Arterburn say. “Producers should consider preg checking their cattle earlier, so if they have open cows and heifers they can get them off their ranch and have more grazing opportunities for the pregnant females,” adds Arterburn, who encourages producers to use newer preg checking technologies to accomplish this. “Some of these newer technologies, such as ultrasounding or blood testing,

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rustic, nutty flavor of spelt loaves, and he sells out every time he makes them. When asked about what he likes about the Neolithic Brand grain, Fluckiger said, “I like that it is local, and my customers appreciate it too.” Fluckiger founded The Bread Doctor in 2013. He said he is especially glad to have a reliable source of locally grown spelt for his business. Foulke said the FirstGrains Project is a novel research and economic development project from the University of Wyoming (UW) College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The goal is to create a profitable niche industry around first-

grains, sometimes called ancient grains, and in the process, create jobs and enhance incomes in Wyoming’s agricultural sector. Neolithic Brands will eventually be spun off as a standalone business. “Spelt has been cultivated in Europe and the Middle East for about 8,000 years, but is just becoming more popular in the U.S,” said Foulke. “Americans are just waking up from a 100year slumber where we ate mostly just wheat and white sandwich bread,” he added. “People are now asking more of their bread in terms of taste and texture.” Foulke made a special trip to The Bread Doctor

to close the first sale and said there is plenty more spelt where that came from. “The 2020 crop is almost in, and then we have the de-hulling and sacking operations to complete,” said Foulke. “The First-Grains Project is targeting the wholesale market with 50-pound sacks of whole grain, or ‘berries’ as they are called,” explained Foulke. Artisanal bakers like The Bread Doctor have their own small mills and grind their own flour. This article is courtesy of the University of Wyoming. More information on the First-Grains Project and other UW research can be found at uwagec.org.

HCBs pose risk to health Anglers and other recreationists are reminded hot summer weather can often result in hazardous cyanobacterial blooms (HCBs) at many lakes and reservoirs in southeast Wyoming. Blooms are currently active at Wheatland Reservoir #3, Saratoga Lake, Leazenby Lake, Boysen Reservoir and Ocean Lake. HCBs are dense concentrations of cyanobacteria or blue-green algae that pose a health risk to humans, pets, livestock and wildlife. Under normal conditions, cyanobacteria are present at low levels and play an important role in aquatic ecosystems.

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Colleges offer several education opportunities for young people desiring ag career Today there are many educational programs that can be of help for young people who hope to find a career in various agriculture industries. A growing number of colleges and universities across the country now offer courses in agriculture, animal science, ranch management, etc. Dr. Steven Paisley, Extension beef cattle specialist at the University of Wyoming (UW) says there are a variety of majors at the University of Wyoming that could be useful for someone going into an ag career. Plenty of options “I have a son who is a college senior right now, who has been going through the decision-making process most young people are doing at this point, trying to figure out what might be the most helpful foundation for an ag career,” says Paisley. “We tell our students unless they have a specific goal already in mind, they don’t necessarily have to pick out one job or focus at first. We encourage our students to take a variety of courses. Maybe they want to go into ranch management or a range management job or are considering going back into the industry in some professional capacity, and in those cases, there

would be certain courses that would be helpful, versus going on to graduate school or taking pre-vet courses,” he continues. There are all kinds of options, but if a student can narrow it down to whether they want to go back into the industry, stay in academics or go on for additional professional education, this can help determine what courses they should take. “If a student wants an advanced degree, they need to focus on upper division biology, science and mathematics, with more rigorous course work, rather than applied-type courses like beef production, sheep production, dairy, etc,” Paisley explains. Internships provide opportunity Paisley also encourages students to do internships. Nearly every ag company and many ranches offer internships. “This is a wonderful opportunity for students to get a feel for that segment of the industry, if it’s something they are interested in. This may help a student narrow it down,” he says. Internships also provide the opportunity to develop relationships and improve the students’ odds of finding a job afterward. The people they intern for

can recommend them or may want to hire the student themselves. “Here at our university, we have a limited coursework schedule, which makes it a bit challenging to do the internships. Students can’t skip a fall semester because that would put them back an entire year. I have a son who wants to go into ag, and we encouraged him to do an internship every summer. He has really benefited from it. It’s been a good experience for him to be a part of different aspects of the industry and observe different management and leadership styles. The internships have been an eye-opener for him,” says Paisley. “Our son has done internships with large commercial cow/calf operations and with seedstock operations. There are also internships in ag lending, and nearly every aspect of the industry has opportunities for internships. Many of them are paid jobs, and the student usually gets some credits toward his/her degree for doing an internship, as well,” he adds. “The internship is great for a student, because they are not fully employed. It’s just a couple months during the summer, so even if it’s something they are not enjoying they can endure it

for that period of time,” he continues. Internships give students the opportunity to stick their toe in the water and see if it’s really something they want to do or not. “Our students have built some long-term, lifetime friendships through these internships, which many of them would not have gained otherwise. The university also helps match the student with a particular internship,” Paisley explains. “There are many outfits looking for interns. I get a lot of e-mails sent to me directly, asking if I know of any students who would be interested in this or that. If I know a certain student who might have that particular interest, I forward that e-mail to the student,” he continues. “We also have an internship coordinator through the college, for all departments. We post the internship requests on the college website and they get posted, though if I know someone who would be a good fit, I share it with them directly.” One of the reasons UW gets so many requests for interns is most companies realize kids from the western states and from rural communities, who have a rural background, have a good work ethic.

“These students have an appreciation for good husbandry. There is a high demand for young people who know how to work and who are motivated and selfdriven,” he states. Paisley also recommends students visit with their teachers and professors. “They can help a stu-

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FEED continued from page 1 didn’t take long for cattle feeders to discover distillers’ grains were far less expensive than corn, and research out of several universities, including Iowa State, proved distillers’ were a high-quality ingredient in beef rations. Not long after, hog producers started using distillers’ in their rations as well. Slowdown in ethanol industry “The livestock industry became dependent on

distillers’ grains,” Loy states. “The slowdown in the ethanol industry, mostly caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, has producers scrambling. We have to learn how to use corn again.” While many states work to lessen the impact of COVID-19, people have started to stay home more, resulting in less travel and less gasoline and ethanol use. Plants slowed or ceased production by

as much as 50 percent, according to Loy, therefore, decreased the availability of co-products. This slowdown has biofuel producers waiting for inclusion in a COVID19 relief package, currently under consideration in Congress. According to Progressive Farmer, this version of financial relief gives USDA the discretion to make direct payments totaling $20 billion to agriculture, including agricultural processors. “The language is broad and would leave it up to USDA to determine who

would qualify for aid,” notes Progressive Farmer. “It isn’t clear how or whether ethanol producers would benefit from the inclusion of the term ‘agricultural processors’ in the Senate bill’s agriculture relief provisions,” said Renewable Fuels Association Chief Executive Officer Geoff Cooper. “Final legislation needs to include specific direction on how the money is spent.” Cooper continues, “What is clear is that USDA is seeking unambiguous direction from Congress with regard

“With domestic ethanol production reaching its lowest level in over a decade, supplies of distillers’ grains, the most common co-product of corn ethanol, also substantially decreased. Consequently, many livestock producers have been left without access to an important component of their feed rations.” – Elliot Dennis and Daniel Gertner, University of NebraskaLincoln to distributing assistance for ethanol producers.” Impact on livestock industry A study published in June by University of Nebraska-Lincoln Agriculture Economist Elliot Dennis and Undergraduate Research Assistant Daniel Gertner illustrated the impact on this slowdown to the livestock industry. “Decreased ethanol production decreased the availability of distillers’ grains,” they said. “Once again, since prices reflect scarcity, distillers’ grains prices rose. However, these effects were not the same across location and type of distillers’ grains.” According to the study, there was a 71 percent decrease in profit margins from November 2019 to May 2020, with a 34 percent decrease in ethanol production. “With domestic ethanol production reaching its lowest level in over a decade, supplies of distillers’ grains, the most common co-product of corn ethanol, also substantially decreased,” Dennis and Gertner say. “Consequently, many livestock producers have been left without access to an important component of their feed rations. Even in areas where distillers’ grains remained in production, their reduced

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availability temporarily spiked co-product prices while corn prices fell.” As packing plants slowed or stopped production, due to COVID19 spreading through the workforce, both cattle and hog producers looked to change rations to allow animals to maintain weight, rather than to put on pounds. This also impacted distillers’ demand. “The resulting combination of market forces pulled distillers’ grains prices in opposite directions,” Dennis and Gertner note. “Reduced supply pushed prices upwards, while demand attrition pulled prices back down.” As ethanol plants increase production and get closer to pre-pandemic capacity, Loy believes distillers’ and other co-products should become more available and more affordable. “It comes down to price of distillers’ relative to the price of corn,” Loy states. “We have a lot of old crop corn available. A lot has happened in the last five months, and producers have adjusted and made it work.” Hannah Bugas is the managing editor for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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attempted when I arrived in Worland in the fall of 2000.” “It has been a pleasure to observe her grow the program as well as her students within the program. Mrs. Godfrey is giving of her time with students. She is a tireless worker, putting in extraordinary hours with students outside of class and instructional time,” Sanford continued. He concluded, “In 25 years as an educator and my 13th as an administrator, I can say instructors such as Mrs. Godfrey are very rare. She is a positive model for students and realizes her conduct, behavior and demeanor outside of the school building are just as important to model for students as her behavior within the building. Mrs. Godfrey has incredibly high personal, professional and ethical standards for herself and transitions those expectations to her classroom and FFA programs for her student and program members.” Godfrey has served as a WVATA officer in the past and presented at numerous regional and national conventions. She currently serves on the Perkins V Advisory Council.

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July 4 - Aug. 16 Wyoming Downs 2020 Live Horse Racing, Evanston, 10180 Hwy 89 North. For more information, visit wydowns.com. Aug. 11 Cowboy Chuck and Chip Four-man Golf Scramble, Douglas. Please contact kelly.brown@conservewy.com for more information. Aug. 11-15 Wyoming State Fair and Rodeo, Douglas, Wyoming State Fairgrounds. Visit wystatefair.com for more information. Aug. 12 Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame Picnic, 5 p.m. Douglas, Riverside Park. Please call 307-234-2700 for more information. Aug. 13-14 Wyoming Water Development Commission and Select Water Committee Workshop and Meeting, 8:30 a.m. Cheyenne, 200 W. 24th Street and online. For more information, visit wwdc.state.wy.us. Aug. 21-30 Central States Fair and Rodeo, Rapid, S.D. Visit centralstatesfair.com for more information. Aug. 24-26 WSGA Wyoming Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show, Rock Springs, Sweetwater Events Center. Visit wysga.org for more information. Aug. 29 Rendezvous City Beef Round-Up, Riverton, Central Wyoming College. For more information or to buy tickets, visit cwc.edu/roundup. Aug. 29-30 2020 Sheepherders Rendezvous, Glenrock, South Recreation Park. Visit ConverseCountyTourism.com for more information. Sept. 6-7 Don King Days, Big Horn, Big Horn Equestrian Center. For more information, visit thebhec.org/donkingdays. Sept. 15 Wyoming State Ram Sale, Douglas, Wyoming State Fairgrounds. For more information, visit wyowool.com.

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POSTCARD from the Past

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Regarding the State Fair In a Feb. 1, 1905 article written for Wyoming Industrial Journal by noted Historian C. G. Coutant, founding of the Wyoming State Fair was described as thus: The legislature at its last session created a board of state fair commissioners and authorized this board to establish a state fair with annual meetings to be held at Douglas. The commission consists of five persons, including M. Jesurum of Douglas, M. R. Collins of Lusk, E. J. Bell of Laramie, H. L. Patton of Casper and Alex Donaldson Beckton of Sheridan County. They are to have direct charge of all matters relating to the management and control of this important state organization, and they are empowered to do each and every thing for carrying out the intentions of the law creating the State Fair Commission. Section six of this act provides, “The board of state fair commissioners at such time as may be determined by them, shall hold annually, a state fair at Douglas in Converse County, and at such fair, all important products of the state shall he recognized, according to their merit, by premiums or rewards for excellence offered by the

board of state fair commissioners out of a fund provided there for by the legislature at each biennial session thereof, but no person or persons receiving awards of excellence or merit shall collect the same until he or they furnish to the board of state fair commissioners, if requested to do so, complete history in writing of how the exhibit was produced, and all other information concerning the entry that would be of interest or benefit to the general public.” Section 14 reads, “The sum of $10,000 is hereby appropriated out of the monies in the state treasury, for the purpose of improving the state fair grounds at Douglas and erecting buildings thereon, and for providing premiums and paying expenses of the state fair for the year 1905 and the year l906.” The legislature was indeed very liberal toward the state fair which can be made to mean so much in the way of development of the state. The appropriation is ample and under the direction of the five solid citizens who have been selected to manage the affairs of the association it will be abundantly successful. There are some points to which I desire to call attention in order to make the first state fair a success. It is impossible to make a fine exhibit of agri-

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cultural or mineral products unless fanners and miners become interested in preparing material for the display. They must be seen or written to months in advance of the time of holding the fair, and what is more, they must be induced to make a display. There is another important thing which must be looked after early – a date must be selected for the fair so as not to clash with other important events in this or neighboring states. This should be the first thing attended to so it may get the benefit of being published in all the lists which are being sent out at this season of the year. I hope the state fair this year will be a great success, and I see no reason why it may not be. Yet, it needs the help of all good citizens if we are to have creditable showing this fall. Every man and woman can do something to aid this exhibition and trust there will be no hesitation on the part of anyone who may be called upon to help. The Wyoming State Fair web page notes, “The Wyoming State Fair officially started in 1905 and is located in Douglas. The fair has always been an event showcasing the culture and heritage of Wyoming and has been a constant thread weaving through the fabric of Wyoming’s history. The Wyoming State Fair has been a gathering point for generations of families, while providing a quality educational experience and entertainment for all who have attended. The Wyoming State Fair is a celebration of all things Wyoming and showcases our pride in our heritage, agriculture, industry, youth, entrepreneurs, artists and more.” But, then, that’s for our next gathering.

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discovery. The policy requires this price discovery be determined by research, directed and funded by NCBA, in all major cattle feeding regions. The policy also includes triggers, which will be determined by a working group consisting of NCBA leaders by Oct. 1, 2020. If the voluntary approach does not achieve robust price discovery, as determined by NCBA funded and directed research, and/or meets the established triggers, NCBA noted they will pursue legislative or regulatory solutions. NCBA said they also support a three-year review on any negotiated trade solutions that are implemented to allow for a thorough cost-benefit analysis to be conducted. “The idea behind the NCBA funded and directed research is to ensure the

information received by the industry is what is needed, rather than a report by the USDA that tells producers what is needed,” explained Lane. “Assuming packers won’t participate merely because they’re asked to, the policy focuses on a voluntary period for engagement with a backstop,” Lane added. He continued, “Here’s the deal, NCBA is unanimously passing policy, saying if this doesn’t work, we’re going to the Hill. We’re going to seek another solution and that’s where the teeth are. This was a unanimous vote to keep building on the progress being made, but if it slows down, this is only going to go one direction.” Regional differences needed Research and data conducted by NCBA proves a nationwide, blanket mandate won’t work.

“To achieve what is necessary, in terms of price discovery and negotiated trade, regional differences must be respected with concentrated efforts where they are most sorely needed,” Lane explained. He noted NCBA will continue to work with USDA and Capitol Hill to determine what a regulatory mechanism, should it be needed, might look like. In addition to the fed cattle policy, the Livestock Mandatory Reporting policy was also passed during NCBA’s annual meeting. This policy supports the withholding of reports in regions that do not meet a minimum level of negotiated cash trade. “Extensive discussion of selling on the grid was criticized for the lack of teeth to encourage engagement,” said Lane. “The ideal situation would be to make the grid attractive enough individuals on both sides want to do business there,” explained Lane. “They

need to be able to walk on, get the premiums they’re looking for, and the packers feel like they can engage and actually get the optimized supply chain they’re looking for.” “The policy we passed today is the result of every state cattlemen’s association coming together to work through their differences and finding solutions that meet the needs of their members, all of whom agree our industry needs more robust price discovery. This policy provides all players in the industry the opportunity to achieve this goal without seeking government mandates,” said NCBA President Marty Smith. “Everyone who took the time to participate in this process over the past several months and throughout this week’s meetings is to be commended.” Hannah Bugas is the managing editor for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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Bishop (R-UT), Devin Nunes (R-CA), Dusty continued from page 1 Johnson (R-SD) and Liz Cheney (R-WY). says the DOJ involvement ity in the western U.S. and “Through this acquisiis muddy. It is not well keeping American-pro- tion, JBS will eliminate a understood whether the duced lamb in the market. major domestic competiDOJ ordered the stand- Many producers believe tor in the region and could still or if a conversation JBS will utilize the dis- replace significant quantiMULESHOE FARM between the DOJ and JBS ruption of lamb process-OPEN ties of AT the American-raised LAND � CATTLE Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming resulted in Torrington, the agreement. ing dueWyoming to the loss of1,515± MSRtotal lamb withirrigated imported Goshen County, acres: 385± acres.prod135± 4,606± deeded center “We cannot have acres. any 5 to fillpivots theirrigate marketacre with ucts,” “We gravel pit. Overthe oneletter mile ofreads. North Platte 693± acres. 3,913± acres of pasture. River frontage. direct contact with the DOJ imported lamb. are told many of these fam$5,000,000 $4,500,000 since they have started Legislative involvement ily-operated sheep ranches Contact Cory Clark at (307) 334-2025 Contact Cory Clark at (307) 334-2025 looking into orthe issue,” The standstill agreein the western states may Logan Schliinz at (307) 575-5236 says Brad. “However, we ment comes after a num- go out of business after have heard through third- ber of lawmakers urged this deal, costing the lamb party sources there will be the DOJ to open an inves- industry potentially huna 30-day standstill at the tigation into the purchase. dreds of millions of dollars plant to restrict JBS from Several senators per year.” making changes.” signed a letter urging the “At a time when JBS “We are doing every- DOJ to look into the mat- and other major multinathing we can do to keep it ter, including Sens. Mike tional packing companies a lamb plant at the end of Lee (R-UT), John Barrasso are under Congressional the day,” Brad continues. (R-WY), Steve Daines review and public scrutiny JBS reportedly volun- (R-MT), Mitt Romney for their predatory busiRANCH PRAIRIE teered the 30-day stand- CENTER (R-UT), Michael RoundsBIDDICK ness practices and market Laramie, Albany County, Wyoming still, welcoming reviewRANCH by (R-SD) and John 13,146± Thune acres: manipulation, it appall12,826± deeded & is 320± State Wyoming the DOJ. Jay Em, Goshen County, (R-SD). Members lease of the JBSirrigated finds acres, itselfOwnerin a acres.ing 4,060± 1,438.92± deeded acres with 120± pivotratedthe at 650 position cow/calf pairs year-round. 8 miles Concerns with JBS House who endorsed to severely underirrigated acres. Excellent improvements live water. acquiring the MSR facilletter were Reps. Chris mine the American sheep $1,850,000 $10,950,000 ity revolveContact around losing Stewart (R-UT), Contact Greg Clark industry with Land the Brokers forced Clark & Associates Land Brokers & Associates at (307)capac334-2025 orGianforte (307) 575-5236 lamb processing (R-MT), Rob acquisition of this plant,” at (307) 334-2025

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says Wyoming Sen. Brian the animals ready for pro- but will have to ship carBoner in another letter cessing. casses for fabrication and to the DOJ regarding the Colorado Lamb Pro- packing. issue. cessors, a new lamb pro- Averi Hales is the edi “Should this acquisi- cessing facility in Brush, tor for the Wyoming Livetion go through, JBS will Colo., is set to open soon. stock Roundup. Send comcause serious, irreversible The family-owned facility ments on this article to damage to American pro- will work to harvest lambs, roundup@wylr.net. ducers by importing cheap LONETREE RANCH GREER RANCH lamb and mutton from Upton, Weston County, Wyoming Lance Creek, Niobrara County, Wyoming 42,558± acre legacy locations ranch: 31,551 deeded, its processing 9,246± total contiguous acres: 8,566± deeded, State, 3,400 forest service permit. Ownin1,920 Australia, New Zea640±Services State lease, 40± BLM lease acres. Two the U.S. Wildlife (WS), a program within er-rated at 1,400 head of mother cows. homes and multiple outbuildings. land and other parts of the Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health $18,945,000 $5,100,000 globe,” ContactBrian Clark &continues. Associates Land Brokers Inspection Service, has prepared an Environmental Contact Cory Clark at (307) 334-2025 at (307) 334-2025 Lamb producers’ Assessment (EA) entitled Predator Damage and Conflict future hazy Management in Wyoming. Production at MSR The EA analyzes the potential environmental ended July 31. Without the impacts of alternatives for WS involvement in predator facility to process lambs, damage management in Wyoming. there is said to be approx The proposed action is to implement an integrated imately 350,000 fat lambs approach using a variety of methods to reduce predator misplaced by processing damage to agricultural resources, property, human health disruptions. and safety and natural resources. “There is no solution at The EA is available for review and comment prior to the moment for lamb proissuing a decision on the alternative to be selected and its ducers,” says Brad.CROW “It’s not LONE BLACK impacts. THUNDER associated environmental WS is requesting the for a lack of peopleRANCH trying public review andCREEK provide their comments on the EA by CATTLE RANCH toConverse figure it&out, though.” Niobrara Counties, Wyoming Sept. 1, 2020. Newcastle, Weston County, Wyoming 58,613± total acres: processing 34,141± deeded, 10,852± Smaller total acres: 10,571 deeded, online 7,802± at regu perPublic20,333± comments can be submitted BLM, 10,420± Thunder Basin Grassland National Grassland permit & 1,960 State lease facilities may be able to lations.gov/docket?D=APHIS-2020-0077, mailed to mit & 3,200± State lease acres. acres. make a dent in the overWyoming Wildlife Services State Director, PO Box 67, $19,000,000 $5,500,000 supply lamb, but will Contactof Clark & Associates Land Brokers Casper, WY 82602Mark or called in to 307-261-5336. Contact McNamee at (307) 760-9510 at (307) 334-2025 not be able to handle all of or Cory Clark at (307) 334-2025

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Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 32 No. 15 • August 8, 2020

It’s the Pitts by Lee Pitts

Braving The Elements As part of my ongoing Take An Urbanite Outdoors Program, I recently took an 18-year-old boy outdoors at the request of his parents who are worried playing video games and texting with his friends 14 hours a day might somehow inhibit his development. I met Drew at his bio-containment facility, his house, as the COVID-19 crisis was easing and where he’d been sheltering in place for the past 18

years. “Now Drew, to introduce you to the wonderful world you’ve been missing, we’ll start out real easy by taking what is known as a ‘walk’ from your house to where I live on the edge of a big state park. Can you remember the last time you went outside?” “Yeah, it was terrible. The Internet went down, and my dad made me take out the trash. It was real scary, and

I couldn’t wait to get back inside. I still have nightmares about it.” “I can tell by your pale skin and flabby body you don’t go outside to play baseball, basketball, soccer or football with your friends. Don’t you like sports?” “What you talkin’ about man, I play video football all the time. Madden is rad, and the Ravens are awesome.” “Did you know ravens are actual birds that live outdoors?” “Yeah, if you say so. Hey, what’s that bright thing shining in my face? It’s hurting my eyes.” “That’s the sun, Drew, and if you turn your cap around, the bill will shade the rays from your eyes. That’s why there are bills on caps.” “Hey, that’s pretty cool,” said a shocked Drew. “It works pretty good. Who would have ever guessed?”

“Oh no,” he exclaimed as he assumed some sort of karate-like defensive position. “Who are they?” “They would be your neighbors, Drew.” “Oh no. My dad says they’re evil. The mom gardens, whatever that is, and the father drives real big cats. Can you imagine? Do I need a can of mace, a taser gun, maybe even a real gun? Should we call PETA or 911?” “No Drew, just wear your mask, practice social distancing and you should survive the encounter.” “Hey, what is that?” said a suddenly shaking Drew, as he hit himself all over. “Git it off me.” “That’s just a lady bug Drew. Don’t be frightened, it won’t hurt you. It’s just an innocent insect.” “That’s easy for you to say. I’m the one under attack here. Does it have a stinger?

Oh no, it could sting me, and I might die out here. I want my mommy.” “Just hold my hand Drew.” “Did you see that? Something just hit me right in the face, and it hurt like crazy. I’m telling you it’s not safe out here. I want to go home right now!” “Don’t worry Drew, that was just a small tree branch that barely grazed your head.” “No sir, all the trees are gone, my teacher said so. She said terrible men cut them all down with something called ‘chainsaws.’ They murdered all our forests. Hey, is that a deer over there?” “No, Drew. That would be a cow.” “I don’t like cows either,” said Drew. “Their farts are going to wipe us all out. Don’t you watch the news?” “Hey, what are those guys doing?” asked a suspicious

Drew. “That’s a farmer and a rancher, and they are doing something called work.” “It doesn’t look like very much fun, and they are getting dirty. Yuck! What are they doing?” “They are producing the food you eat.” “No sir. That comes from the grocery store and McDonald’s. By the way, can we go home now? All this walking makes my legs hurt, and I think I have a blister on my foot.” “But Drew, we’ve only walked two blocks!” “I think I’m getting a headache from all this outdoorsy stuff. I could be allergic to it, you know? Besides, if I wanted to see the natural world I can see it any time I want on my iPhone.” And that, my friends, is why Mother Nature is childless these days.

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In support of the Trump administration’s goals to promote responsible American energy independence and support local jobs and economies, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Casper Field Office published a final environmental impact statement (EIS) and proposed resource management plan amendment on July 24 for the Converse County Oil and Gas Project. The publication of a notice begins a 30-day protest period, ending Aug. 31, 2020. “Under the leadership of the Trump administration and Secretary Bernhardt, the BLM has led the way in responsibly expanding our nation’s energy potential,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management Casey Hammond. “This proposed amendment would allow for sustainable development of the area’s oil and gas resources, while balancing the conservation of wildlife in the area and providing important economic benefits to the State of Wyoming.” The Converse County EIS evaluates a proposal to develop oil and gas resources in Converse County, submitted by Occi-

dental Petroleum Corporation, Chesapeake Energy Corporation, Devon Energy, EOG Resources, Inc. and Northwoods Energy. The operator group proposes to drill approximately 5,000 oil and natural gas wells in Converse County in an area encompassing approximately 1.5 million acres over a 10-year period. “In a time when our state faces significant economic challenges, the decision to move forward confirms my belief that the oil and gas industry will remain a committed, responsible and vital part of Wyoming’s economy, as well as a valued partner to her people,” said Gov. Mark Gordon. “This project builds a consistent framework for energy development in Converse County. The State of Wyoming values the BLM’s coordination, which took into account industry needs, wildlife conservation and the local economy. It took a long time, but in the end I am eager to see this important project come to fruition.” To review the final EIS, please visit the project’s ePlanning site at go.usa.gov/xdYhv. For more information, contact Mike Robinson, project manager, at 307-261-7520.

RIVERTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION Tuesday, August 4, 2020 Market Reports • 243 Head Sold

Representative Sales COWS COKEVILLE 1 Cow, 1030# .......................... $74.50 CASPER 2 Cow, 1330# .......................... $74.00 1 Cow, 1630# .......................... $73.00 RIVERTON 1 Cow, 1300# .......................... $70.00 SHOSHONI 8 Cow, 1370# .......................... $67.00 1 Cow, 1345# .......................... $66.50 2 Cow, 1485# .......................... $65.00 CODY 2 Cow, 1450# .......................... $64.00 HYATTVILLE 2 Cow, 1252# .......................... $63.00 SHOSHONI 2 Cow, 1462# .......................... $60.50 BULLS CASPER 1 Bull, 1790# ......................... $108.50 COKEVILLE 2 Bull, 1910# ......................... $106.00 CODY 1 Bull, 1915# ......................... $104.50 THERMOPOLIS 1 Bull, 1885# ......................... $103.00 COKEVILLE 1 Bull, 1840# ......................... $103.00 2 Bull, 1685# ......................... $101.00 CASPER 2 Bull, 1715# ......................... $100.00 SHOSHONI 1 Bull, 1845# ........................... $98.00 RIVERTON 2 Bull, 1835# ........................... $97.00 SHOSHONI 1 Bull, 2070# ........................... $91.00

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CROWHEART 1 Bull, 1160#............................ $87.00 RIVERTON 4 Bull, 1588# ........................... $85.00 1 Bull, 1845# ........................... $85.00 1 Bull, 1545# ........................... $84.00 LANDER 1 Bull, 1325# ........................... $83.50 STEERS KINNEAR 1 Steer, 325# ......................... $167.00 PAVILLION 5 Steer, 570# ......................... $165.00 3 Steer, 680# ......................... $151.00 RIVERTON 3 Steer, 731# ......................... $150.00 2 Steer, 670# ......................... $147.00 1 Steer, 1175# ....................... $120.00 HEIFERS PAVILLION 6 Heifer, 583# ........................ $138.00 LANDER 12 Heifer, 665# ........................ $137.75

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