Roundup for 4.27.24

Snow Report

In the 19th snow report for Water Year 2024, the state’s snowpack telemetry data reads 90% of median, with a basin high of 109% and a basin low of 18%. Last year, the state was at 130% and 86% in 2022. The report and a map displaying basin snow water equivalent percentages of median for the state may be found at wrds.uwyo.edu/wrds/nrcs/ nrcs.html

Cowboy Camp

Wyoming and Utah 4-H youth are invited to register for Cowboy Camp, a threeday event jam-packed with hands-on activities, workshops and tours designed to foster a deep appreciation for the land, encourage stewardship of natural resources and learn correct animal husbandry practices. Cowboy Camp will take place July 18-20 in Northeast Utah and Southwest Wyoming. For more information or to register, visit extension.usu.edu/utah/4h/ events/cowboycamp

Judging Camp

Registration is now open for youth ages nine through 18 for the University of Wyoming (UW) Livestock Judging Camp, held June 10-12 on the UW campus in Laramie. For those who register on or before May 20, the cost of camp is $325. From May 21-31, the cost will increase to $350. This includes meals, lodging, a UW judging manual, a camp t-shirt and other recreational activities. For more information or to register, contact Landon Eldridge at landon.eldridge@uwyo.edu or call 979-224-1340.

Dairy Report

Wyoming dairy herds produced 62 million pounds of milk during the January through March quarter, up 5.8% from the previous year. Milk production in the U.S. as a whole during the same timeframe totaled 56.9 billion pounds, up 0.1% from the January through March quarter last year.

BLM releases finalized, controversial Public Lands Rule

On April 18, the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced a final rule to help guide the balanced management of America’s public lands and help

conserve wildlife habitat, restore places impacted by wildfire and drought, expand outdoor recreation and guide thoughtful development. In an April 18 press release, DOI Secretary Deb

Haaland states, “As stewards of America’s public lands, the DOI takes seriously the role in helping bolster landscape resilience in the face of worsening climate impacts. Today’s final rule helps restore balance to our public lands as we continue using the best available science to restore habitats, guide strategic and responsible development

Wyoming FFA State Convention

YOUTH LEADERS IN AGRICULTURE CONVENE IN CHEYENNE

The 97th Wyoming FFA State Convention was held in Cheyenne April 10-13. More than 1,500 FFA members, agriculture advisors and guests participated in general sessions, competitive events, educational tours, leadership workshops and more during the convention.

Wyoming FFA Association State Advisor Stacy Broda

Ag producers lead the way in GHG reduction

On April 11, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the “Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions and Sinks: 1990-2022,” an annual report which tracks the nation’s GHG emissions and sinks by source and economic sector.

This year’s report shows agriculture producers are leading the way in GHG reduction through voluntary conservation efforts and market-based incentives with an almost two percent decrease from 2021-22 – the largest of any economic sector.

“The nearly two percent drop in U.S. agriculture emissions from 2021-22 highlights the success and continued importance of voluntary, market and incentive-based conservation practices which help farmers and ranchers access financing for research and technology needed to take even better care of our natural resources,” writes American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Daniel Munch in the organization’s April 15 Market Intel report.

Further, Munch notes GHG emissions reported by the ag industry in 2022 were the lowest in the past decade.

2022 agriculture emissions

According to the EPA, in 2022 agriculture accounted for 9.99 percent of all U.S. emissions, totaling 634 million metric tons. This represents a decrease of 12 million metric tons or 1.8 percent from the year before.

The report further breaks down ag emissions by source, including crop cultivation, livestock and fuel combustion.

In 2022, crop cultivation made up five percent of the

shared, “State FFA Convention is an exciting week for FFA students from across the state who come to compete and learn. The hard work and dedication of Wyoming FFA members culminates at this event, and we are proud to recognize the up and coming leaders in agriculture.”

Navigating Western waters

Last installation of UW seminar series addresses water challenges in the West

The University of Wyoming (UW) College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources held the Navigating Western Waters Symposium – the fourth and final installation of its Ranch Management and Agriculture Leadership Program’s Ranching in the West Seminar Series – on April 22 at UW’s Gateway Center in Laramie.

Students, faculty and leaders from across Wyoming came together to discuss how to manage the state’s most valuable natural resource, while addressing water use, law and policy and scientific perspectives about water challenges in the West.

The symposium kicked off with Gov. Mark Gordon addressing water challenges Wyoming faces and how producers can continue to successfully manage their rangelands.

He stated, “Numerous individuals are responsible for the existence of a water use system which meets the present needs of Wyoming residents and provides confidence in adequacy of supplies for the future.”

UW hosts lambing facility webinar

In an effort to help sheep producers around the state prepare for lambs to hit the ground, the newly-established University of Wyoming (UW) Extension Sheep Task Force hosted a webinar to discuss innovations in the lambing barn on April 23.

“The sheep task force really grew out of a need for statewide education,” explains Johnson County Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Educator Micah Most, who moderated the webinar. “We started coming together and doing work last summer, then we hosted an inperson gathering in October.”

The goal of the task force, according to Most, is to bring research-based evidence collected at the university level to

people on the ground who make real-life decisions.

“We are working collaboratively across our different spaces to ultimately serve sheep producers in Wyoming and beyond,” he adds.

The task force’s webinar featured Regan Smith of Smith Sheep ‘N’ Stuff, as well as Kristin and Cord Bieber of Bieber Land and Livestock and Skull Creek Targhee.

Innovation in the lambing barn

To start, Smith shares his experience setting up a new lambing facility and ventilation system on his diversified farming and livestock operation in Powell.

He notes after purchasing a second

With Earth Day celebrated on April 22, I’ve been thinking about how some individuals respond to the holiday one day out of the year, while others live by it every day.

Some use the day to point fingers and complain about the way the Earth is going, saying we only have less than 10 years to save the planet, while others search for long-term management objectives to make the land better for future generations.

For those living and working on the land every day, it is easier to identify changes in the land – some good, some not so good.

Grazing cattle and sheep as a tool to improve land has been proven to be a less expensive method to use. Although some have painted a bullseye on cattle and sheep, they can be great tools. I have used cattle to restore riparian areas over a span of seven to eight years and have pictures taken every year to prove it.

Individuals in the past have said rivers and streams are nature’s way of removing silt from the uplands. We all want a pristine moving body of water, but nature doesn’t allow for these conditions all the time. With dams in our major rivers in the West, we are, at times, increasing flows to provide better fish habitat.

Every drought reminds us of just how important water is to the West and the need to store and manage it through dams and irrigation of crops. In the Western U.S., we are so lucky to be headwater states with our major rivers starting as streams in the mountains. The management of our streams and rivers is critical to downstream users.

For the last couple of weeks, Peggy and I traveled around Iceland with a small group of alumni and others from the Uni versity of Wyoming. If you ever want to see how land manage ment is done right, Iceland is the place to go.

I don’t believe they know what a drought is, as major gla ciers in the middle of the country provide water for farming, livestock grazing and electricity. As you drive around the out side of the island, you are always crossing a stream or river headed for the ocean.

The whole island is made of lava rock, except for cleared fields for crops. All of the fields have drainage ditches running through them to drain them of all the rain water.

One could say Iceland has central heat with all of the geo thermal water produced from beneath the surface. Most every one, whether they live in towns, cities or farms, utilizes this hot water which is piped all over, much as we do with fiber optics.

One of the best parts of the visit was not seeing trash or junk laying around. The farmyards, towns and tourists areas were all clean. It was great to see the pride they have in their lands.

In Iceland, sheep are the major species of livestock, and horses follow in second. We saw a lot of horses being fed hay, while the sheep were all housed in big barns for the winter.

Earth Day should be an everyday occurrence with a posi tive note. It shouldn’t just be a day to point fingers on an issue most don’t know anything about. Those who live and work on the land realize it is a year-round job ensuring a future for agriculture.

GUEST OPINIONS

Thorny Management Issues in Family Business

Family farms and ranches are similar to nonfamily agriculture companies. Both kinds of businesses offer a product or service to the marketplace. They use capital, buy inputs, manage labor, run equipment, deal with vendors and serve customers.

Furthermore, most business principles are the same regardless of family or nonfamily ownership. Taking care of the customer, treating team members well and managing working capital are principles found in almost any kind of successful business.

When it comes to managing a business, however, family businesses often struggle to discuss several key issues, including compensation, individual perfor

By Lance Woodbury

mance and transitions.

Indeed, the desire for family harmony, assumptions about people’s intentions and the habit of taking family members for granted cause families to avoid some of the most important topics in any business.

Compensation

In a family farm or ranch, regular pay for family members is often approached conservatively. Since family members are the owners, they get the profits, and they understand if they don’t make money, any extra compensation is creating a loss.

Thus, the family is often expected to contribute their labor or “sweat equity” to the enterprise. This can lead to below-market compensation with a future promise of reward in the form of profits

or ownership.

The problem is the future reward is seldom established in writing, as it would be with a non-family manager. Someone not related to you would be wary of only a verbal promise, but it is assumed a family member will stick around.

Without specificity, and when sweat equity doesn’t materialize in the way or amount or time frame expected by the person who made the contribution of labor, feelings of wasted time, effort or even shock are pervasive.

The family relationship may become strained or permanently damaged.

Additionally, it seems difficult to acknowledge different levels of family member contribution to the busi

ness, and the result is often family members are paid equally. Money is seen as a proxy for love or recognition, and it doesn’t feel good to be loved less – paid less –than another sibling.

Many parents struggle with the idea by differentiating compensation, they are signaling one family member has more or less value than another.

Performance

In most positions held by non-family members, there is a clear expectation of performance often embodied in a job description or evaluation form, and there are clear consequences for not meeting those standards.

But, for family members who don’t perform, giving them an ultimatum

Nominations open

The Wyoming Centennial Farm and Ranch Program annually honors families who have owned and operated the same farm or ranch for 100 years or more. Each year, the Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office and its program partners host a celebration to honor these families.

More than 300 families have been honored through the program since it was reestablished in 2006. An annual yearbook is published and features the histories and photos of the Centennial families.

Nominations for honorees for the 2024 program are due July 1. For more information about the program and the application, visit wyoshpo.wyo.gov/ and follow the Centennial Farm and Ranch Program link.

Families receive a framed certificate signed by the governor and a large Centennial sign to display on their property. The honorary award does not place any requirements or expectations on the family.

The history of Wyoming’s farms and ranches is the history of Wyoming and its people, and Centennial families have played a key role in preserving Wyoming’s heritage. A Centennial farm or ranch embodies the story of a landscape which is uniquely tied to a family’s history, but these farms and ranches are not just a part of history – they remain vital today and hopefully well into the future.

For more information, contact Renée Bovée at 307-7776312 or e-mail renee.bovee@wyo.gov.

Wolves kill cattle

According to an April 18 article in The Fence Post, written by Rachel Gabel, four yearlings have been killed by wolves in Colorado’s Grand and Jackson counties, according to confirmation given to the producer by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW).

The four yearlings, weighing about 600 pounds, all came from the same ranch, with three killed the night of April 15 or the morning of April 16 and a fourth on April 17.

The following morning, CPW received a report of a possible fourth depredation incident at the same property. A CPW wildlife officer responded, conducted a field investigation and found evidence confirming this to be a wolf-livestock depredation.

Previous depredations include a calf killed on April 2 in Grand County and a calf killed April 7 in Jackson County. CPW confirmed the first calf was killed by newly-released wolves.

The Middle Park Stockgrowers Association has officially requested CPW and U.S. Fish and Wildlife remove the two wolves responsible for five of the six depredations in 16 days.

In their official request, the group said there have been five confirmed depredations in Grand County, “but our producers, now more familiar with signs of wolf depredations, believe they have experienced multiple additional attacks and kills.”

The group referenced reporting which first appeared in The Fence Post, that nine of the 10 released wolves came from packs with confirmed recent depredations. The group said this was a clear violation of the wolf management plan adopted by CPW.

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or firing them feels like a threat to their family membership. The accountability for poor performance – termination – isn’t a true reality for a family member, so bad behavior goes unpunished.

This lowers the morale of the entire organization.

Transitions

Family commitment is a strength, setting many family businesses apart from their non-family competitors. But every strength taken to an extreme becomes a weakness.

Family members can be so committed they won’t give up their role, pass on their knowledge or encourage other people to learn and grow, which is terribly frustrating for younger managers.

Or, the senior generation member may delay any transitional activity by annually announcing he or she will slow down “in about five years.” This also causes frustration and bottlenecks and puts the business at risk, as so much knowledge and responsibility are tied up in the generation approaching retirement.

I often suggest the key to being a good family business is not acting like one. When it comes to compensation, individual performance and transitions, try to act as if no one is related. It will help producers act more professionally, increase respect and ultimately be a better family business.

Lance Woodbury is a DTN farm business advisor and can be reached at lance.woodbury@pinionglobal.com. This opinion column was originally published in Progressive Farmer on April 22.

Webinar registration open

Registration is open for a free webinar series for military veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses on how to work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to prepare for a career in agriculture.

This webinar series is designed to provide information about USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher programs and resources for the military community.

Each week the webinar will cover different topics, including Veterans administration loans and rural development loans on April 30, urban agriculture and USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher programs on May 7, Natural Resources Conservation Service programs on May 14 and Farm Service Agency loans and programs and Risk Management Agency programs on May 21.

All sessions will be held 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

To register, visit zoomgov.com/webinar/register/ WN_phaQxT_mS92FmrkfwDKMXA

USDA awards businesses

On April 22, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) Wyoming State Director Glenn Pauley announced investments totaling over $1 million for renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements to lower energy costs for nine rural Wyoming small businesses.

Through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), USDA provides grants and loans to help ag producers and rural small business owners expand their use of wind, solar and other forms of clean energy and make energy efficiency improvements. These innovations help them increase their income, grow their businesses and lower energy costs.

Businesses awarded through the program include Atlantic City Federal Credit Union’s Lander and Riverton branch locations; Cowboy State Brewing, LLC of Glenrock; Industrial Services, Inc. of Rock Springs; Kifaru Holdings, LLC and PC Stock Doc, both of Riverton; Magama Holdings, LLC and Mullinax, Inc. of Sheridan; Melvin Brewing Company, LLC of Alpine and NU2U, LLC of Laramie.

USDA continues to accept REAP applications and will hold funding competitions quarterly through Sept. 30. Funding includes a dedicated portion for underutilized renewable energy technologies.

For additional information on application deadlines and submission details, see page 19,239 of the March 31 Federal Register

Meeting canceled

The Wyoming State Treasurer’s Office has canceled its May 2 Special Working Session for the State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB).

The next SLIB meeting will be its regularly scheduled board meeting on June 6 at 8 a.m. The meeting will convene in the Capitol Complex Auditorium and via web conference, and will be open to the public.

For past and future SLIB meeting information, including the meeting agendas and board matters, visit the Office of State Lands and Investments’ website at lands.wyo.gov

Third annual festival set

The Rockpile Museum in Gillette will host the Third Annual Sheepherder’s Festival on May 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This free event highlights the rich culture of sheepherding in Wyoming. From trailing of the sheep to the museum location and learning about Scottish, Basque, Peruvian, Nepalese and American sheepherders to being inside one the original tiny homes – the sheepwagon –and sampling Basque sausage, known as Lakainka, this event is a great celebration of all things sheep.

Families and visitors alike will be able to see and purchase beautiful wool crafts, yarn, sweaters and various handmade items. The event also showcases performances from the Billings Caledonian Pipers and Drummers; the Basque Dancers from Buffalo and David Romtvedt, American poet, Basque historian and musician. An all-encompassing festival, open to all with free admission to the festival and the museum, everyone is invited.

For more information, contact Heather Rodriguez at 307-682-5723.

NRCS announces funding

Jackie Byam, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Wyoming state conservationist, announced an additional signup for farmers, ranchers, land trusts and landowners interested in Agriculture Management Assistance, Conservation Stewardship Program, Environmental Quality Incentives Program and Regional Conservation Partnership Program for funding in 2024.

Applications are being taken at all USDA Service Centers in Wyoming.

Farmers and ranchers may contact their local USDA Service Center to get started on producer eligibility and planning. Byam reminds those interested in practices which may require permits, such as manure storage or streambank restoration, to begin planning and seeking permits as soon as possible.

Landowners and producers interested in applying for funding should contact their local NRCS office at the USDA Service Center for their county.

For more information, visit nrcs.usda.gov/

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He challenged the students in the room to continue to use technology to find innovative solutions to the challenges Wyoming is encountering around state water issues.

“I am thrilled UW students are preparing to adapt to challenges involving water storage, aging infrastructure and increasing demands on the Colorado River,” he stated.

Wyoming water

During the symposium, multiple speakers took to

the podium to discuss various topics the state is facing associated with water in Wyoming.

A specific topic discussed during the symposium was the Brush Creek drainage of Wyoming’s North Platte River Valley, one of the most complex irrigation systems in the state.

Despite Kurt Bucholz’s passing in 2006, his wife Laura Bucholz, a resilient Wyoming rancher and president of the Gretchen Swanson Family Foundation,

has continued Kurt’s work through initiatives like the Brush Creek Project.

The purpose of the program, said Jeb Steward, water rights consultant and former state representative, was to provide impartial administration of water rights to improve inter-ranch relations and protect water rights and associated lands through the correct apportionment of available flows to both native and imported water rights.

Brush Creek-French Creek Irrigation System Ranching Group Coordinator Michael Condict under-

stands the importance of Wyoming water rights, as his family homesteaded in 1884 and holds water rights in the Brush Creek drainage, Elk Hollow Creek drainage, Cedar Creek drainage and different points in between.

According to Condict, before the program, producers in these areas spent more time fighting with each other and threatening lawsuits than irrigating with the water once they had it.

Condict stated, “In most cases, we really didn’t have any way to know whether the water we were fighting over belonged to who we

& D. Shots Spring 2024: Cydectin Pour On. Weigh: Weigh on buyer’s pre-weighed truck, weigh straight. Comments: Extra

string of young pairs. Selling only due to wild fire destroying summer grass. Purchased 2 years ago from Torrington Livestock as front end bred heifers. Buyer has gate option on 1 to 6 loads with 36 pairs/load. Cows are in very nice flesh with big, fancy, healthy F1 Cross calves at side that will weigh over 250 lbs by delivery. Cows have not been exposed back to bulls. Calves are not banded. Rep: Lex Madden 307-532-1580 or Chuck Petersen 307-575-4015.

Lot 506 Cameron Cattle Co 72 Cow/Calf Pairs. Red Angus. Age: 4 year olds. Weight: 1500 lbs. Calves Sired by: 95% by Stuber Ranch Hereford (ND) and 5% Debruycker Charolais (MT). First Cf Born: March 1st. Origin: Purchased from Wyoming. Located: 10 miles West of Canyon, TX or 30 miles Southwest of Amarillo, TX. Delivery: 5/6/24 to 5/15/24. Feed: Wheat pasture and free choice Nutrition Plus mineral. Frame: Med-Large. Flesh: Med. Wt Var: Uneven. Shots Fall 2023 @ Preg Test: ViraShield 6 + VL5, Injectable Dectomax, Clean Up 2 Pour On, Vitamin A & D. Shots Spring 2024: Cydectin Pour On. Weigh: Weigh on buyer’s pre-weighed truck, weigh straight. Comments: Extra fancy string of young pairs. Selling only due to wild fire destroying summer grass. Purchased 2 years ago from Torrington Livestock as front end bred heifers. Buyer has gate option on 1 to 6 loads with 36 pairs/load. Cows are in very nice flesh with big, fancy, healthy F1 Cross calves at side that will weigh over 250 lbs by delivery. Cows have not been exposed back to bulls. Calves are not banded. Rep: Lex Madden 307-532-1580 or Chuck Petersen 307-575-4015.

Lot 507 Cameron Cattle Co 34 Cow/Calf Pairs. Black/ Bwf. Age: 5-7 year olds (Solid Mouth). Weight: 1450 lbs. Calves Sired by: Sitz Angus Bulls. Origin: Purchased from Wyoming. Located: 4 miles South of Dumas, TX or 38 miles North of Amarillo, TX. Delivery: 5/6/24 to 5/15/24.

Feed: Running out on native grass, 18# cake and free choice mineral. Frame: Med-Large. Flesh: Med. Wt Var: Uneven. Shots Fall 2023 @ Preg Test: ViraShield 6 + VL5, Injectable Dectomax, Clean Up 2 Pour On, Vitamin A & D. Shots: Poured with Ivermectin Pour on Fall of 2023 & March 1, 2024. Weigh: Load on buyer’s pre-weighed truck and weighed straight. Approximately 1 – 49,500 lb load. Comments: Very nice set of Northern genectic pairs. Selling only due to wild fire destroying summer grass. Purchased from Torrington Livestock last fall. Calves born starting March 15th and should weigh 160-180 lbs at delivery. Calves are not branded. Cows have not been exposed back to bulls. Rep: Lex Madden 307-532-1580 or Chuck Petersen 307-575-4015.

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thought it belonged to. We had no way to determine priority in any of these streams and, frankly, the state had no way of determining priority in any of the streams, let alone any ability to administer it if we knew what the priority was.”

Steward created a booklet irrigators can use to calculate water priorities according to state law, and it was the first step in a long journey toward an innovative, science-based model developed by researchers at UW.

The Brush Creek Project ensures each person has the correct amount of water, and in order to figure it out, building off of Steward’s model, the UW team started predicting how much water is supposed to go in each ditch each day, then spent the rest of the day going around the system trying to match flows as closely as possible to their predictions.

“The only way to resolve this issue was through a uniform method, which focused on utilizing computer models to calculate water rights priorities in real time,” Steward reiterated. “This method reduced conflict and put everyone on the same page, allowing state and local engineers to focus on better managing the resource, rather than resolving conflict.”

UW focuses on water issues

UW Professor of Watershed Hydrology and Water Resource Extension Specialist Ginger Paige’s main focus is working with watershed groups across the state and region to improve water quality monitoring and assessment.

In addition, she has several water related projects across the region, including assessment of the impacts of energy development on soil and water resources and improved implementation of hydrologic instrumentation within the state.

Paige said, “My research program is focused on rangeland watershed hydrology and the impacts of land use on water resources and water quality. I conduct watershed research on the measurement and modeling of surface water processes and how these processes change with scale.”

UW Associate Professor and Extension Water Resource Economist in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics Dr. Kristiana Hansen’s background is in water resource economics, community resilience to weather and climate variability and wildlife habitat conservation policy.

Hansen stated, “Our program seeks to inform and improve regional decision-making in water management and allocation and is currently involved in research projects including water markets in the Western U.S.”

She continued, “We need to analyze the risks and impacts of different ways Wyoming and other upper Colorado River Basin states could meet their obligations to down-stream states under the Colorado River Compact.”

Joining the UW panel of speakers was UW Assistant Director and Assistant Research Scientist at the Center for Irrigation Science and Management Joseph Cook.

Cook helped resolve water rights conflicts within the Brush Creek irrigation system through scientific problem solving.

He has also facilitated ground-level solutions, fostering unprecedented cooperation among ranchers in Wyoming’s contentious watersheds and now extends his expertise to projects in the Upper Colorado River basin, focusing on consumptive water use and conservation measures.

He aspires to replicate his success statewide and spearheads efforts to establish a Center for Irrigation Science and Management, leveraging the Bucholz Irrigation Excellence Fund initiated in 2023.

UW Department of Ecosystem Science and Management Soil Science PhD Candidate Daniel Adamson is completing scientific work on Wyoming’s flood irrigation mountain hay meadows, a critical forage production system for Wyoming ranches, and seeks to balance water management with ranch productivity and ecosystem health.

Rounding out UW’s panel to showcase UW’s work on Wyoming water issues was Jonathan Brant, a licensed professional engineer specializing in environmental engineering who holds a tenured full professorship in UW’s Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering and Construction Management.

Brant also directs the Center of Excellence in Produced Water Management at UW and is researching treatment systems for resource recovery and water reuse.

Melissa Anderson is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

“We need to analyze the risks and impacts of different ways Wyoming and other upper Colorado River Basin states could meet their obligations to down-stream states under the Colorado River Compact.” – Dr. Kristiana Hansen, University of Wyoming

OBITUARIES

Paul David Miller, Sr. Nov. 28, 1943 – April 22, 2024

Born on Nov. 28, 1943 in Baltimore, Md., he was the son of the late Charles Jacob, Sr. and Clara Johanna Ernst Miller. He was the loving husband of the late Patricia Caroline Mayer Miller, whom he wed on Dec. 23, 1962.

Paul Sr. is survived by his two sons and their families: Kevin David (Deborah) Miller of Spring Grove, Pa. and Paul David (Christine) Miller, Jr. of

SALE REPORTS

Treasure

Bull Test Sale

Reported By: Curt Cox, WYLR Field Editor April 16, 2024

Western Livestock Auction, Great Falls, Mont. Auctioneer: Joe Goggins

96 Yearling Angus Bulls Avg. $6,252

Eight Two-Year-Old Angus Bulls Avg. $4,812

Top Sellers

Lot 97 – Occ Atlantis 3250 – Price: $13,000

DOB: 3/2/23 Sire: Square

B Atlantis 8060 Dam’s

Sire: A A R Ten X 7008 S

A EPDs: BW: +0.1, WW: +59, YW: +109 and Milk: +30 Consignor: Olson Cattle Company, St. Ignatius, Mont. Buyer: Neal Woldstad, Fairfield, Mont.

Lot 27 – JD Man in Black 31 – Price: $13,500

DOB: 1/5/23 Sire: LAR Man In Black Dam’s Sire: HF Tiger 5T EPDs: BW: +3.2, WW: +81, YW: +147 and Milk: +23 Consignor: Dalbey Angus, Corvallis, Mont. Buyer: Pendergast Ranch, Melrose, Mont. Lot 112 – RKP GL

J611-022 331 – Price:

$12,000 DOB: 3/16/23

Sire: Vermilion Fair N Square J280 Dam’s Sire: CS Sonny Boy 8024 EPDs:

Beckton Red Angus 79th Annual Production Sale

Reported By: Curt Cox, WYLR Field Editor April 9, 2024

Beckton Stock Farm, Sheridan Auctioneer: Roger Jacobs

205 Yearling Red Angus Bulls Avg. $6,102

34 Registered Yearling Red Angus Heifers Avg. $3,199

DOB: 3/28/24

Torrington. He adored all five of his grandchildren: Shane David (Lauren) Miller, Justin David (Lauren) Miller, Paul David Miller III, Skyler David (Makenna) Miller and Paige Joy Miller.

Paul Sr. was also proud to be the great-grandfather of Alden David Miller of Shane and Lauren and Amelia Lee Miller of Skyler and Makenna.

His family will miss their “Pop” and “PopPop” dearly and are so blessed to have spent many wonderful years with him.

An informal celebration of life will be held in Wyoming. In lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Paul Sr. will be accepted to assist youth in agriculture.

BW: +1.9, WW: +81, YW: +134 and Milk: +17 Consignor: RK Perry, Power, Mont. Buyer: CS Angus, Newell, S.D.

Lot 12 – Will Big Valley L32 – Price: $11,500

DOB: 1/24/23 Sire: Connealy Big Valley Dam’s

Sire: Musgrave Big Sky EPDs: BW: +0.6, WW: +62, YW: +113 and Milk: +27 Consignor: Willekes Angus, Choteau, Mont.

Buyer: Gem State Angus, Twin Falls, Idaho

Lot 98 – Occ Atlantis 3280 – Price: $10,000

DOB: 3/14/23 Sire: Square

B Atlantis 8060 Dam’s Sire: Connealy Spur EPDs:

BW +1.9, WW: +60, YW:

+109 and Milk: +38 Consignor: Olson Cattle Company, St. Ignatius, Mont. Buyer: Triangle Cattle Company, Carter, Mont.

ton Hughes E261 S3 EPDs:

BW: -5.5, WW: +64, YW: +97 and Milk: +33 Buyer: Steve Van Pelt, Archer, Neb. Lot 3 – Beckton Dominor L502 E9 – Price:

$13,500 DOB: 4/2/23 Sire: Beckton Dominor F263 N8

Dam’s Sire: Beckton Epic

B310 J6 EPDs: BW: -3.4, WW: +55, YW: +86 and Milk: +35 Buyer: Sandy

Willow Red Angus, Waubay, S.D.

L.E.A.D. accepts applications

The application deadline to participate in the Wyoming Leadership, Education and Development (L.E.A.D.) program is rapidly approaching, and agriculture producers and agribusiness men and women are encouraged to apply.

The program will accept applications for Wyoming L.E.A.D. Class 18 until June 10.

The Wyoming L.E.A.D. program, a 16-month adult leadership initiative, is designed to create an outstanding, highly-motivated group of agricultural leaders in Wyoming. Up to 16 individuals will be selected to participate in the program which begins in September.

The program includes nine in-state seminars, a national study seminar in Washington, D.C. and an international study tour. Participants will devote approximately 40 days to the study seminars.

The comprehensive program includes seminars focused on agricul-

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The educational seminars are presented by qualified professionals and industry experts and cover topics including communication, policy and decision making, entrepreneurship, marketing, value-added agriculture, government and political affairs, natural resource management and leadership.

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Harvey Bruce Annis

July 3, 1935 – April 19, 2024

Harvey Bruce Annis, age 88, of Alcova passed away April 19 in Casper.

Harvey was born in Casper to Oscar and Esther (Anderson) Annis on July 3, 1935. He was

raised on the family ranch near Alcova and went to eighth grade in a oneroom schoolhouse there.

He served in the U.S. Army from 1957-59 as a helicopter mechanic and was honorably discharged as an E-4.

Harvey ventured in and out of several businesses over the years, but was always a farmer and minister. A legend in his own right, he will be truly missed by many.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his older brother George Annis; his younger brothers Richard, Ben and David Annis;

his brother-in-laws Leon Toyne and Bob Wilson; sister-in-law Linda Tyler and stepmother Pauline Annis.

Harvey is survived by his younger siblings Pansy (Tom) Pickrell, Dell (Patsy) Annis, Lucinda (John) Simmons, Amie Toyne, Mellissa Wilson, Linda Whitehouse, Diana (Gary) Weber, Rose (David) Weber, Limon (Chantal) Annis; a hoard of nieces and nephews and his long-time hired man and friend Ben Boren. Funeral services were held at Bustards Funeral Home on April 25. Harvey will be laid to rest in the Sentinel Rocks Cemetery located at the family ranch.

WSGLT hits milestone

The Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust (WSGLT), in partnership with 92 families and a large group of funders and supporters, has conserved over 300,000 acres of working agricultural land across the state of Wyoming.

“Conserving 300,000 acres of Wyoming’s working lands is an incredible achievement. The acres conserved for agriculture and wildlife are important, but just as important is the fact we have worked with

92 families to meet their operational, conservation and legacy goals,” said WSGLT Executive Director Jessica Crowder.

“As WSGLT reaches the milestone of having assured future agricultural opportunity on 300,000 acres of Wyoming lands, I reflect back on our humble beginnings. Our goal was to provide an opportunity for Wyoming families to continue multigenerational ranching operations,” added Wyoming

Stock Growers Association (WSGA) Executive Director Jim Magagna.

“To date, nearly 100 families have benefitted from this opportunity,” he continued. “Today we honor the commitment of WSGLT staff, dedicated board members and donors who have contributed to this success. I recall with pride and gratitude the leaders and members of WSGA who took the brave step of establishing the WSGLT 24 years ago.”

Early Consignments

• 3 red roan yearling fillies by Shorty Metallic 3 red roan 3 yr old by Shorty Metallic 10 buck gelding by Playboy Merada- Ranch horse

20 gray gelding grandson CRR Hurricane Cat- Ranch Horse

• 22 bay mare by Seven Twister by Mr Joes Son- HPI eligible

17 gray gelding grandson of Pepto Playboy- ranch horse

7 yearlings Ima Smooth Blue Cat X Once in a Blu Boon, Dual Rey, etc

• 10 palomino mare by Three Jay Colonel- in foal

5 yearlings all dun or buckskin by Mr Cisco Buck or GS Pretty Marc

• 20 red roan gelding grandson of CD Lights- ranch work, started roping

14 black mare by grandson of Plenty Try- ranch, team rope

19 sorrel gelding by grandson of High Brow Cat- Ranch Horse Comp

• 21 palomino mare by Oh Hell Yes-gentle broke, HPI eligible

20 red dun gelding by Three Dee Skyline- ranch, team rope, gentle

• 19 gray gelding by Played X Playgun-solid ranch horse

23 bay roan filly granddaughter Metallic Cat

6 yearlings by Son of Blues Orphan Drift- futurity eligible

12 paint pony-4-H trail rides, parades, “Fred”

• 21 buckskin gelding by grandson of Doc Bar

16 red roan gelding grandson of Miss N Cash-big stout

20 bay mare by JC Flashbac-good broke

6 yearlings by sons of High Brow Cat, Playgun, Haidas Little Pep- futurity eligible

05 sorrel gelding by Good Asset-team rope, ranch, trail ride

22 red roan filly by Cowed Up X Metallic Cat-90 days ridding

• 21 sorrel gelding by Hired Gun-good broke paid up Riata Buckle

• 17 bay gelding by grandson of Genuine Doc-ranch horse

12 chestnut gelding Something Classic & Top Sail Cody-sale highlight- ranch horse, team roping winner

• 13 sorrel gelding grandson of Freckles Playboy-finished head and barrel horse

17 buckskin gelding grandson of Mr Baron Red-fancy Riata buckle

19 sorrel gelding grandson of Metallic Cat- Sale Highlight-Solid team rope, ranch horse, been hauled

17 bay mare by Cactus Rondo-fancy, ranch horse comp, heel horse

19 black/white pony mare- “Daisy” fancy broke, does all events and ranch horse

14 brown gelding Freckles Playboy X Smart Little Jerry-gentle, trail ride, team rope

Paul David Miller, Sr., age 80, of Torrington went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 22 at

the Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, Neb.

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and sustain our public lands for generations to come.”

DOI notes the final rule comes amid growing pressures and historic challenges facing land managers with the impacts of climate change – including prolonged drought, increasing wildfires and an influx of invasive species –posing increasing risks to communities, wildlife and ecosystems.

According to DOI, the Public Lands Rule will help the BLM navigate changing conditions on the ground, while further helping public lands continue to serve as economic drivers across the West.

itate responsible development and better recognize unique cultural and natural resources on public lands.”

Following the announcement of the final ruling, the BLM explains, “The Public Lands Rule will provide tools to help improve the health and resilience of public lands in the face of a changing climate, conserve important wildlife habitat and intact landscapes, facil-

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“Our public lands provide wildlife habitat and clean water, the energy which lights our homes, the wood we build with and the places where we make family memories,” says BLM Director Tracy Stone-Manning. “This rule honors our obligation to current and future generations to help ensure our public lands and waters remain healthy amid growing pressures and change.”

Expressing concern

In response to the release of the final Public Lands Rule, Gov. Mark Gordon reiterates his frustration over the agency’s dismissal of state efforts and input in a statement released on April 18.

“It appears Wyoming’s comments – and those from our people who depend on public lands for their livelihoods – were completely overlooked,” Gordon comments. “The Biden administration’s contorted interpretation of multiple use under the Federal Land Policy Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA) and the BLM’s authorities will completely upend economies across the West, including grazing, recreation and energy.”

Gordon adds, “Wyoming takes immense pride in our wildlife and habitat management and expertise. With Wyoming’s voice, authorities and management efforts, as well as the standard of multiple use disregarded, I wholeheartedly

For more information on the Bureau of Land Management’s Public Lands Rule, visit doi.gov/pressreleases/bidenharris-administration-finalizes-strategy-guide-balancedmanagement-conservation.

support Sen. John Barrasso’s (R-WY) efforts to withdraw this rule in the U.S. Senate.”

He continues, “Renaming the rule the ‘Public Lands Rule’ from its earlier incarnation as the ‘Conservation and Landscape Health Rule’ or calling conservation leases ‘mitigation’ and ‘restoration’ leases reflects the BLM’s disingenuous attempt to shift perception surrounding this rule. It completely disregards the public’s rejection of the administration’s efforts to force the 30x30 initiative down our throats.”

In a statement released the same day, Barrasso states, “The people of Wyoming depend on access to public lands for their livelihoods, including energy and mineral production, grazing and recreation. With this rule, President Biden is allowing federal bureaucrats to destroy our way of life. Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND) and I will introduce a Congressional Review Act resolution to repeal this outrageous rule.”

Also expressing concern is the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and Public Lands Council (PLC), who released a statement addressing the final ruling which reimagines the agency’s requirements to manage lands for multiple uses, including livestock grazing.

NCBA President and Wyoming Rancher Mark Eisele states, “BLM has a statutory responsibility to ensure multiple use on our nation’s public lands, which includes livestock grazing. It is extremely concerning this rule makes serious additions to the leasing structure

for federal lands without authorization or direction from Congress. Changes that aren’t based in law not only compromise the security of grazing on the landscape but make cohesive management much more challenging.”

Eisele continues, “Ranchers have and will always be serious partners in conservation and sensible land management, but after a year of feedback from agricultural organizations and local stakeholders, BLM has decided to move forward with the most concerning parts of this proposal.”

NCBA, PLC and more than 60 state and national agricultural groups previously submitted comments to the BLM highlighting concerns this rule would upend the relationship between federal agencies and grazing permittees, opening the door for public lands grazing to be removed from the land entirely, states the NCBA website.

“The work ranchers and permittees do every day is conservation and crucial to landscape health across the West. Our priority continues to be defending grazing across the West, and despite our repeated warnings to the BLM, the agency is forging ahead with a rule which threatens their ability to make sure even the most basic of functions can be delivered in a timely way,” says PLC President Mark Roeber, a Colorado rancher and federal grazing permittee.

Roeber adds, “The devil is in the details and what we’ve seen so far is a rule that makes engagement in sage grouse discussions and others so much more complicated. The timing of this

rule disenfranchises permittees who are working to be good partners and engage in other conservation efforts by increasing uncertainty and liability from extremists who only want to bully livestock producers off of working landscapes.”

What this means for the future

NCBA notes the final rule runs counter to the agency’s multiple use mandate under FLPMA.

According to FLPMA, the BLM is required to balance the multiple uses of public lands including recreation, energy, mining, timber and grazing.

The BLM’s Public Lands Rule rearranges agency priorities by putting a new, single use on equal footing with longestablished uses Congress explicitly directed, and the rule also places an outsized focus on the use of restrictive Areas of Critical Environmental Concern designations which have compromised land and water health across the West, explains NCBA.

However, BLM states the final rule directs the agency to manage public land uses in accordance with the fundamentals of land health, which will help watersheds support soils, plants and water; ecosystems provide healthy populations and communities of plants and animals and wildlife habitats on public lands protect threatened and endangered species consistent with the multiple use and sustained yield framework.

Melissa Anderson is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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total 9.99 percent, with emissions totaling 319 million metric tons, down six million metric tons or 1.7 percent.

At 274 million metric tons, livestock emissions accounted for 4.3 percent of total emissions. This number is down six million metric tons or 2.1 percent from 2021, according to the EPA.

Additionally, fuel combustion from the ag industry contributed 41 million metric tons, down one million metric tons or 1.2 percent from the previous year, a mere 0.64 per-

cent of total U.S. GHG emissions.

For livestock specifically, the beef cattle sector reported 137 million metric tons – 2.19 percent –of the nation’s total emissions in 2022. This number is a decrease of 3.3 million metric tons or 2.43 percent from 2021.

The EPA notes dairy cattle contributed 0.77 percent of total emissions at 49 million metric tons, down 451,000 metric tons, while swine, sheep and horses accounted for 0.05 percent, 0.02 percent and 0.02 percent of the nation’s

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Recent and Current Conditions

Wyoming experienced its 30th warmest and 29th wettest March out of 130 years, according to

The Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust (WSGLT), in partnership with David and Terri Kane, placed a conservation easement on 2,489 acres of the HN Ranch near Ranchester.

The Kane family’s drive to conserve the property rests in the agricultural and wildlife values inherent to the ranch and a desire to prevent division for development purposes, ensuring the land remains intact for

total, respectively.

Total GHG emissions

In total, the EPA reports all U.S. GHG emissions from “man-made sources” at 6.34 billion metric tons, up 14 million metric tons from 2021.

However, with land use, land-use changes and forestry capturing 854 million metric tons – 13 percent – of carbon in soil, 2022 net U.S. GHG emissions totaled 5.5 billion metric tons, up 1.3 percent from 2021.

The EPA further reports the transportation sector accounted for the greatest amount of GHG emissions at 1.8 billion metric tons or 28 percent of total

the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Centers for Environmental Information database, retrieved April 22.

Scaling to the county level, the adjacent tables include temperature and precipitation rankings of select counties for the month of March.

The U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) map for Wyoming, released April 18, classifies over 22 percent of Wyoming as being abnormally dry (D0) and it shows over 21 percent of the state in moderate (D1) or severe drought (D2).

The remainder of the state – nearly 56 percent – is classified as none. In other words, these areas are not experiencing abnormally dry or drought conditions.

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Eight- to 14-day and one-month forecasts

NOAA’s eight- to 14-day forecast for May

2,489 acres conserved

their children and grandchildren. This agricultural conservation easement will protect wildlife habitat for mule deer, pronghorn antelope, sharp-tailed grouse and 180 different avian species. Burrowing owls, bald and golden eagles and yellow-billed cuckoo are just a few species that can be found utilizing a variety of habitats found on the HN Ranch throughout the year.

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At 1.57 billion metric tons, electricity generation is second highest, representing 25 percent of total emissions. This is a decrease of 0.4 percent from 2021.

Next is the industrial sector – which includes the production of input materials like iron, steel and cement – at 1.45 bil-

lion metric tons or 23 percent of all emissions, followed by the commercial and residential sectors and the U.S. territories, which all represent 14 percent of total emissions, an increase of 4.78 percent from the year prior.

Munch concludes, “EPA’s Inventory of GHG Emissions and Sinks shows when agriculture is recognized as a partner in reducing GHG emissions, farmers and ranchers have more

opportunities to utilize voluntary, market-based incentives which work to reduce agriculture’s environmental footprint while helping farmers and ranchers economically produce the food, fiber and renewable fuel U.S. families and the world rely on.”

Hannah Bugas is the managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@ wylr.net.

1-7, issued April 23, shows a 33 to 70 percent probability of above normal temperatures for all of Wyoming, with the probability decreasing from east to west.

For the same timeframe, there is a 33 to 40 percent probability for above average precipitation along much of the western and northern borders of the state. On the contrary, the forecast shows a 33 to 50 percent probability for below normal precipitation

habitat along Wolf Creek, which promotes amphibian breeding habitat and provides important resources for livestock, wildlife and avian species.

The conservation easement was funded in part by the Natural Resource Conservation Service, the Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resource Trust, the Tucker Foundation, the Nature Conservancy, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and an anonymous donor.

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crowned during the convention.

Ashley Spatz, advisorter to many successes. Spatz has taught at Riverside High School for seven years, and her students share she encouragestitions, delegate business and to

Wyoming FFA recognizes the chapters dominating eachship development and career

The Chief Washakie FFA Chapter was the winner of the 2024 Agriscience Sweepstakes-

land-based chapter, advised by Grace Godfrey, completed a total of 36 agriscience fair projects and 93 proficiency -

More than $5,000 was awarded to students from Chief Washakie FFA for theirment Sweepstakes includes speaking events, events based in parliamentary procedure and employment skills. Thisment Sweepstakes winner was the Cheyenne High Plains FFA

The Wheatland FFA, advised by Bill Dalles, was the champion chapter in the -

leadership development and their supervised agriculture experience for their entire FFA career.

In 2024, 221 Wyoming FFA members received their State FFA Degree. Of these, several members exceeded their expectations to become star award candidates in the areas of agriscience, agribusiness, agriculture placement and star farmers.

The State Star in Agriscience from Region Two was Sydnee Roady from the Chief Washakie FFA Chapter. She conducted different agriscience projects in the animal, plant and food systems divisions during her FFA career.

Candidates for the State Star in Agribusiness were Emma Winn from the Lander FFA, Tucker Lake from the Thermopolis FFA and Joslyn Von Olnhausen from the Whitcomb FFA.

The 2024 Star in Agribusiness was Joslyn Von Olnhausen with her business producing goat milk products. Von Olnhausen sources milk from her own dairy goats and produces all of her inventory herself.

Agriculture Placement Stars may be employed on a farm, ranch or any agribusiness or agriculture-related firm. Candidates included

The

Veterinary Science –Wheatland FFA

Megan Sagner

Kaylee Rasnake

Senior FFA members have

Lily Nichols

Bodey Fraughton from the Jim Bridger FFA, Owen Lungren of the Chief Washakie FFA, Pate Tavegie from the Saddle and Sirloin FFA and Spencer Rabou of the Pine Bluffs FFA.

The State Star in Agriculture Placement was Spencer Rabou, who has worked on his family’s six-generation farm outside of Albin.

Star Farmer candidates have traditional productionbased projects.

Finalists included Haven Laird of the Lander FFA, Reaghan Foss of the Chief Washakie FFA, Jhett West of the John B. Kendrick FFA, Mackenzie Priest of the Bow River FFA and Connor Booth of the Torrington/Lingle FFA.

The 2024 State Star Farmer was awarded to Connor Booth who started his own registered Angus herd at just five years old and has worked to breed quality genetics into his herd over the years.

2024-25 State Officer Team

Throughout the week, the state’s top youth leaders in agriculture who aspired to serve as a member of the Wyoming FFA State Officer Team completed interviews, all while competing in speaking contests, career development events and leadership workshops.

On April 13, the new-

est team of student officers was selected to lead the organization.

The 2024-25 Wyoming FFA State Officer Team includes President Ahnya IvieMoody of the Devils Tower FFA, Vice President Shawn Basart of the Cheyenne High Plains FFA, Second Vice President Wyatt Blackmore of the Powell-Shoshone FFA, Third Vice President Shelby Clark of the Burns FFA, Secretary Emma Pehringer of the Buffalo FFA, Treasurer Sage Wells of the Cheyenne High Plains FFA, Reporter Anthony Quick of the Cheyenne Frontier FFA, Sentinel Spencer Rabou of the Pine Bluffs FFA and Parliamentarian Riley Banker of the Bearlodge-Sundance FFA.

“State officers serve as the face of the Wyoming FFA Association during their year of service,” Broda explained. “They will represent Wyoming FFA and local, state and national events as well as conduct leadership workshops in high schools across the state. They serve as strong ambassadors for the agriculture industry and youth leadership.”

Averi Reynolds is a corresponding writer for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

Wyoming FFA State Champions

include:

Dean Shatto

Miles Chapman

Waylon Boynton

Tyler Bevers

Sabella Douglas

High Individual – Baylee Brence, Powell-Shoshone FFA

Agronomy – Wheatland FFA

High Individual – William Knowlton, Southeast FFA

Conduct of Chapter Meetings –High Plains FFA

Conley Eaton

Remi Prince Kanin Walters

High Individual – Madison Morgan, Riverton FFA

Horse Evaluation –Bearlodge-Sundance FFA Savannah Peterson

Tessa Sanderson

Avery Marchant

Landon Thomas

Nolan Allen

Corinne Gaby

Jazlynne Gonzalez

High Individual – Corinne Gaby, Wheatland FFA

Junior High Meats Evaluation –Thermopolis Big Springs FFA

High Individual – Teagan Campbell, CY FFA

Meats Evaluation - Cheyenne Frontier FFA

High Individual – Megan Sagner, Wheatland FFA

Employment Skills –Torrington-Lingle FFA

Sarah Birsall

Agriculture Issues Forum –High Plains FFA

Emma Berg

Shawn Basart

Abby Hoard

Kirsten Pafford Lilly Lewis Coulter Brokaw

Clancey Adamson

Creed Speaking – Lovell FFA

Addisyn Perkins

Extemporaneous Public Speaking – Burns FFA

Hayden Hubbard

Prepared Public Speaking –Casper FFA

Trever Campbell

Greenhand Quizbowl –Gillette FFA

Kaci Bulkley

Dalaney Barnes

Lillie Hintz

Wyatt Schmit

High Individual – Brody Medina, Frontier FFA

Environment and Natural Resources –Wheatland FFA

Matthew Wakkuri

Ace Keil

Landon Thomas

Cooper Meyer

High Individual – Matthew Wakkuri, Wheatland FFA

Agriculture Mechanics –Douglas FFA

Gage Bennett

Mackenzie Stevenson

Callie Harless

Renee Wilson

Jayden Ochesky

Emma Burdick

Outstanding Member – Lorelai Wolf, Casper FFA

Outstanding Chair – Alec

Martinez, Thermopolis FFA

High Individual Exam – ThreeWay Tie: Cooper Cox, Casper FFA; Carter Cox, Casper FFA and Charlott Speckner, TorringtonLingle FFA

Parliamentary Procedure –Snowy Range FFA

Riley Lake

Jim Coxbill

Emma Johnson

Barbara Martin

Trenton Rogers

Wyatt Strain

Outstanding Member – Macy McKim, Paintrock FFA

Outstanding Chair – Brody Medina, Frontier FFA

High Individual Exam – Zachary

McMillan, Gillette FFA

Agricultural Sales –Torrington Lingle FFA

Connor Booth

Louden Bremer

Natalie Speckner

Anna Frederick

High Individual – Jason Moody, Meeteetse FFA

Marketing Plan – Casper FFA

Madison Dickinson

Emmy Hornecker

Megan Hedges

Farm Business Management –Wheatland FFA

Hunter Furl

Karly Jones

Rylie Davis-Lind

Jessie Graves

High Individual – Guadalupe

Jiminez, Paintrock FFA

Junior High Horse Evaluation –Shoshoni FFA

Ryker Crimm Cade Miller

Cienna McGuckin

High Individual Halter –Savannah Peterson, Bearlodge-Sundance FFA

High Individual Performance –Kaycee Stothart, Thermopolis FFA

High Individual Reasons –Taylor Malcom, Saratoga FFA

Junior High Poultry Evaluation – Paintrock FFA

Denton Nyberg

Kadence Powell

Khloe Kordon Jaxon Womack

High Individual – Kadence Powell, Paintrock FFA

Poultry Evaluation – Casper FFA

Trever Campbell

Jonathan Danford

Nathan Danford Noah Danford

High Individual Reasons – Trever Campbell, Casper FFA

High Individual – Nick Olmstead

Junior High Livestock Evaluation – Laramie Peak FFA

Chase Rasnake

Andrea Fox June Gentle

Peyton Teten

High Individual – Brianna Hollingsworth, Horse Creek FFA

Livestock Evaluation – Casper FFA

Emmy Hornecker

Garrett Burkett

Madison Dickenson

Carter Cox

High Individual Swine – Rylee Agar, Thermopolis FFA

High Individual Sheep – Ella Hiller, John B. Kendrick FFA

High Individual Beef – Garrett Burkett, Casper FFA

High Individual Reasons – Rylee Agar, Thermopolis FFA

High Individual – Garrett Burkett, Casper FFA

teams who were crowned as champions at the Wyoming FFA State Convention will represent Wyoming at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis in November. This year’s winners

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May 17-19 Rocky Mountain Leather Trade Show, Sheridan. For more information, visit leathercraftersjournal.com

May 21 USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Veterans Webinar Series, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Zoom. For more information or to register, visit nrcs.usda.gov/events/ usda-beginning-farmer-and-rancher-veterans-webinar-series-1

May 25 National Junior Angus Association and Angus Journal Photography Contest Deadline. For more information or to submit photos, visit angus.org/ njaa/home/contests

May 28 University of Wyoming Extension Breeding Days, Campbell County. For more information, contact Kim Fry at kim.fry@campbellcountywy.gov or 307682-7281.

May 29 University of Wyoming Extension Breeding Days, Fremont County. For more information, contact Chance Marshall at cmarsha1@uwyo.edu or 307332-1018.

May 31 Wyoming State Fair Endowment Fund Golf Tournament, 8 a.m., Three Crowns Golf Course, Casper. For more information, contact sarah.raiserco@gmail.com.

June 1 Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame Nomination Deadline. Winners will be presented with a belt buckle and a poster during the 2024 Wyoming Ag Hall of Fame Picnic, held in conjunction with the Wyoming State Fair. For more information or to fill out a nomination form, visit wylr.net, e-mail roundup@wylr. net or call 307-234-2700.

June 4 Natrona County Predator Management District 2024 Budget and Board Meeting, 6 p.m., Wyoming Wool Growers Association Office, Casper. For more information, e-mail ncpmd1@charter.net.

June 5

Nebraska Tractor and Equipment Safety Certification Course, 613 E. 3rd Street, Gordon, Neb. For more information or to register, visit go.unmc.edu/ tractor-safety-training

June 5-7 Wyoming Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show, Wyoming State Fairgrounds, Douglas. For more information or to register, visit wysga.org

June 6

Nebraska Tractor and Equipment Safety Certification Course, Legacy of the Plains Museum, Gering, Neb. For more information or to register, visit go.unmc.edu/tractor-safety-training

June 6 State Loan and Investment Board Public Meeting, 8 a.m., Capitol Complex Auditorium, Cheyenne. For more information, visit lands.wyo.gov

June 7-8 36th Annual Overland Stage Stampede Rodeo, Green River. For more information, call 307-872-0514.

June 9-15

June 10-11

College National Finals Rodeo, Ford Wyoming Center, Casper. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit cnfr.com

University of Wyoming Livestock Judging Camp, University of Wyoming Campus, Laramie. For more information or to register, contact Landon Eldridge at landon.eldridge@uwyo.edu or call 979-224-1340.

June 10-12 7 Triangle 7 Cattle Co., LLC Artificial Insemination Clinic, Akron, Colo. For more information, visit 7triangle7.com or call 970-481-3921.

June 10-14

June 13

June 14

June 15

June 15-16

June 17-18

June 17-22

University of Wyoming Extension Wyoming Ranch Camp, Padlock Ranch, Ranchester. For more information or to register, visit bit.ly/wrc-2024 or contact Hudson Hill at hrhill@wyo.edu or 30-885-3132.

Wyoming Water and Waste Advisory Board Meeting, 9 a.m., Zoom. For more information, contact Gina Thompson at 307-777-7343 or gina.thompson@wyo.gov.

Chris LeDoux Days Early Arriver’s Friday Night Rodeo, 7 p.m., Kaycee. For more information, visit chrisledoux.com

Chris LeDoux Days Rodeo, 1:30 p.m., Kaycee. For more information, visit chrisledoux.com

Laurie Gardner Memorial Ranch Days, Fremont County Fairgrounds, Riverton. For more information or to signup, visit csshaclub.com or call 307-8513820.

Wyoming Water Association and Wyoming Association of Conservation Districts Upper Green River Basin Project Tour, Pinedale. For more information, visit wyomingwater.org or conservewy.com

2024 National Rambouillet Show and Sale and National Junior Show, Animal and Plant Sciences Center and Arena, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Texas. For more information, contact Robbit Eckhoff at rambouilletassn@gmail.com or 409-256-3687 or Lee Munz at tsumunz@yahoo.com or 254-379-6857.

April 29-May20 Dooley Auction Firearms, Ammo, Coins and Collectibles Online Auction, 406-696-0412, dooleyauction.com

May 2 J Spear Cattle Company Annual Production Sale, Belle Fourche Livestock Auction, Belle Fourche, S.D., 605-685-5964, 605-279-1026

May 17-18 Farmers and Ranchers Livestock Commission Ranch Horse Competition and Spring Spectacular Catalog Horse Sale, Salina, Kan., 785-825-0211, 785-826-7884, fandrlive.com

May 25 15th Annual Full House Horse Sale, Newcastle, 307-746-5690, 307-6840789, fullhousehorsesale.com

June 10-11 Superior Livestock Auction Corn Belt Classic, 800-422-2117, superiorlivestock.com

June 15 46th Annual Wyoming All Breed Gaited Horse Sale, Park County Fair Grounds, Powell, 307-272-3743, 307-431-2109, henyauctionwy.com

June 20-21

Northern Livestock Video Auction Early Summer Special, 866-616-5035, northernlivestockvideo.com

The cutline for this rare mid-1880’s photograph – shown below – is entitled “Branding a Maverick” and states the “real art of the maverick hunter is properly applying a hot running iron. The horse, too, must know his business and is never beguiled into slackening the noose, while the roper is kindling the fire and perfecting title to his new claim.”

Many outfits got their start in Wyoming by branding a maver-

ick, while other ranches sported several legitimate brands including Swan Land and Cattle Company which registered dozens of brands in the 1885 Brand Book produced by the Wyoming Stock Grower’s Association (WSGA).

A copy of the rare leather-bound 1885 Brand Book was discovered several years ago in the Bob Martin/Dick Perue collection.

The cover page states,

“This fourth edition of the brand book is issued by the WSGA for the use of and, it is hoped, for the benefit of all persons interested.”

One reason to mark cattle with an indelible mark is to prevent theft, and thus, discourage the “branding of a maverick,” according to historic accounts. In the Wyoming Territory, brands were also used to sort vast cattle during the annual roundups on the open range.

The Wyoming Livestock Board Office in Cheyenne notes the first complete list of Wyoming livestock brands was published in the 1899 Brand Book. However, the 1885 Brand Book lists more than 375 outfits with over 1,000 registered brands covering most of the Cowboy State territory.

LIVE CATTLE FUTURES

FOR THE WEEK ENDING APRIL 26, 2024

FOR

THE WEEK ENDING May 24, 2019

FEEDER CATTLE FUTURES

CORN FUTURES

WEEKLY SHEEP AUCTIONS

38-40/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 April 19, 2024

Compared to last week traditional slaughter lambs 1.00 higher, others 10.00-50.00 lower. Slaughter ewes uneven, mostly steady to 5.00 higher. Feeder lambs not well tested. At San Angelo, TX 10,964 head sold in a two day sale. Equity Cooperative Auction sold 350 replacement ewes in New Mexico. In direct trading slaughter ewes and feeder lambs not tested. 5,136 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 130-150 lbs 188.00-190.00.

Ft. Collins: wooled and shorn 120-165 lbs 207.50-260.00.

South Dakota: wooled and shorn 120-150 lbs 222.50-238.00; 155-165 lbs 205.00-211.00.

Billings: wooled and shorn 120-135 lbs no test. Equity Coop: no sales.

Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2

San Angelo: hair 40-60 lbs 260.00-299.00, few

lbs

70-80 lbs

few

lbs

100-110 lbs

Collins: wooled and shorn 60-70 lbs

lbs

few

90-100 lbs

75-130 lbs 154.00-182.00/cwt; young hair 80-165 lbs 112.00-

168.00/cwt.

Ft. Collins: no test.

South Dakota: no test.

Billings: no test.

Sheep and lambs slaughter under federal inspection for the week to date totaled 36,000 compared with 36,000 last week and 39,000 last year.

Source: USDA AMS Market News, San Angelo, Texas

National Wool Review As of April 19, 2024 Domestic wool trading had no confirmed trades reported this week. Prices reflect trades FOB warehouse in original bag or square pack, bellies out, some graded, and 76 mm or longer. No allowance made for coring, freight, or handling fees at the warehouse level to reflect net grower prices. Wools shorter than 75 mm typically discounted .10-.20 clean. Classed and skirted wools usually trade at a .10-.20 premium to original bag prices.

Wool Exchange

75-85

Source: USDA- CO Dept of Ag Market News Service, Greeley, CO

Wyoming Hay Summary

As of April 25, 2024

Compared to last week all reported hay sold steady. Demand was light. According to Wyoming Crop Progress report on April 21, 2024 Barley is 81% planted and 44% Emerged.

Wyoming

60-70 lbs

70-80 lbs 255.00-270.00; 80-90 lbs 250.00-275.00; 90-100 lbs 275.00-295.00. hair 50-60 lbs 245.00-280.00; 60-70 lbs

83 lbs 275.00.

no test.

Slaughter Ewes

San Angelo: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 90.00-108.00, hair 86.00-110.00; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) 108.00-120.00, hair 108.00-138.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) hair 90.00-112.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 (very thin) hair 80.00-96.00; Cull 1 no test.

Ft. Collins: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 90.00-117.50; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 74.00-117.50; Utility 1-2 (thin) no test; Cull 1 no test.

South Dakota: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 85.00-105.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 75.00-105.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 65.00-85.00; Cull 1 45.00-60.00.

Billings: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) no test; Utility 1-2 (thin) no test; Cull 1 no test.

Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2

San Angelo: hair 30-40 lbs 294.00-310.00; 40-50 lbs 296.00302.00; 50-60 lbs 280.00-298.00..

Ft. Collins: 37 lbs 290.00; 40-50 lbs 297.50-322.50; 50-60 lbs 280.00-287.50.

South Dakota: 21 lbs 300.00; 40-50 lbs 300.00-315.00. hair 33 lbs 270.00.

Billings: no test.

Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2

San Angelo: hair ewe lambs 72 lbs 280.00/cwt; yearling hair

Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News Torrington

Nebraska Hay Summary

As of April 25, 2024

Compared to last week, all reported hay sales sold steady on a very thin test. Demand was light. Several hay producers are holding over several tons of hay. Some hay producers are gearing up to plant alfalfa this spring on irrigated pivots. Some corn planting just getting underway in the Eastern areas of the state with talks of soybean planting too. But overall the drought monitor shows the state in a lot better shape than it was this time last year. According to NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS SERVICE LINCOLN, Neb. April 22, 2024 - For the week ending April 21, 2024, there were 4.7 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 12% very short, 33% short, 51%

SOYBEAN FUTURES

CUTOUT VALUES

adequate, and 4% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 11% very short, 39% short, 46%

5 AREA WEEKLY WEIGHTED

Publication in this newspaper does not guarantee the legitimacy of any offer or solicitation. Take reasonable steps to evaluate an offer before you send money or provide personal/ financial information to an advertiser. If you have questions or believe you have been the victim of fraud, contact the Wyoming Attorney General’s Office, Consumer Protection Unit, 109 Capitol Building, Cheyenne, WY 82002, 307777-6397 TFN

EXTENSION AGENT, SEVERAL POSITIONS ACROSS EASTERN MONTANA, INCLUDING PLENTYWOOD, BILLINGS, SIDNEY, BAKER, CULBERTSON, MILES CITY, FORSYTH, POPLAR AND BROADUS: Will assess local needs, then develop, implement and evaluate Extension programming to meet those needs, in the areas of Agriculture and 4-H/Youth Development. Complete information and application instructions at www.montana.edu/extension, click on “careers.” Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans/ Disabled 4/27

Warren Transport is looking for truck drivers/mechanics! Family friendly with flexible scheduling, bonuses, benefits and competitive wages. We are an established company with multiple branches and a multitude of options to fit your individual

FULL- OR PART-TIME DRIVERS NEEDED FROM WORLAND TO CASPER, WY: Nighttime hours, $30/HOUR TO START. Must have CDL, pass background check and clean MVR. E-mail resumes to dingoboy6342@yahoo. com or call Matt, 801-6414109 5/4

CALVING HELP NEEDED: Calving, fencing, haying, general cattle work. Horses used. Call 605-347-3403 or 605499-9088 5/4

RANCH HAND WANTED:

Cow work/calving, irrigating, haying, fixing fences. Wages based on experience. Call 307-250-8475 4/27

HOT SPRINGS COUNTY WEED & PEST IN THERMOPOLIS, WY IS SEEKING A PROGRAM LEADER:

Our ideal candidate enjoys working outdoors, has strong leadership skills and has an interest in weed science and natural resource management. This is a permanent, full-time position with benefits. EOE. Contact hscwpsupervisor@gmail.com or 307864-2278 for a complete job description and application information 4/27

FARM MANAGER POSITION

IN FREMONT COUNTY: Large alfalfa hay and silage production, center pivot irrigation. Must have working knowledge of John Deere tractors, forage harvester, air drills, swathers, balers, GPS navigation, Haybuster mixer feeders. Knowledge of silage production and storage, hay production. Knowledge of center pivot sprinklers, operation and repair/maintenance, injection systems and FieldWise/ Reincloud operation. Knowledge of field prep, seeding, fertilizers, weed control and sprays. Good knowledge of equipment repair/ maintenance and the ability to develop a maintenance schedule for all equipment and vehicles. Computer skills are a must have. This is excellent opportunity for a self-starter, motivated individual to excel in agriculture. All new and well-maintained equipment. Excellent pay, health insurance, 401(k), housing, vacation time. Send resume to ron.rhyne@ threeforksranch.com 4/27

www.pronghornpump.com

Dogs

MOUNTAIN CUR PUPS: Eight weeks, 2 males, 3 females. Parents are on hand and used for hunting, camping, around the farm and companions. Acclimated to kids, chickens, goats, cows and horses. First shots and fully weaned, available April 1. Located in Cody, WY, $400. Feel free to make an offer. Call Jon, 307-2023345. To view photos, go to www. wylr.net in the classifieds 5/18

AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERDS

RAISED ON THE PUPPY CULTURE PROGRAM AND CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE PROTOCOLS: We specialize in placing puppies for emotional support and service dog work, as well as with families and individuals who love the Australian shepherd breed! See our website for details, including pictures of our available puppies www.panhandleaustralianshepherds.com

HELP WANTED, VALLEY FOODS, SARATOGA, WY: Experienced meat cutter needed. Please contact us via e-mail with your qualifications at valleyfoods9024@hotmail. com 5/25

EMPLOYMENT WANTED: Worked livestock and sale barn experience, managed sale barn, purchased livestock and more. Call 620-430-6719 5/4

Services

Financial Services

AGRI-ONE FINANCIAL: Farm/ ranch and all commercial loans. RATES AS LOW AS 5%. We have been helping with all aspects of agricultural, commercial financing and management for years. LET US HELP YOU on a consulting level with management to increase profitability, deal with and fix credit problems and for all your financing needs. WE CARE AND HAVE WORKING PROGRAMS designed for the farmer/rancher and not the banker. Please call Steve, 303-7733545 or check out our website, www.agrionefinancial.com. I will come to you and get the job done!! 5/18

ALL TYPES OF EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLE FINANCING. Great service!! Great rates!! Call Chuck Brown at C.H. Brown Co., WY LLC, 307-322-3232 (office), 307-331-0010 (cell) or email chuckbrown@wyoming. com 4/27

BRAND FOR SALE: RSC, RSS, RSH, renewed to Jan. 1, 2025, comes with irons. Asking $4,000. Call 307-714-2484 4/27

HISTORIC WYOMING REGISTERED BRAND FOR SALE: LRC, BS, LTH. One iron, branding iron included. Renewed to January 2033. Was originally issued in 1915 to the Jacob Delfelder estate, $4,000. Call

307-856-3044 4/27

OLD WYOMING REGISTERD BRAND: LSC, RJH, hasn’t been used for 40 years. Renewed to Jan. 1, 2025. $5,500. 307-8516228 5/4 REGISTERED WYOMNG BRAND: RSC, registered until 2027. Single iron. $1,700 OBO. Call 307-4610356 5/4

10 years. Expires 2032. $5,000. Call 307259-2062 4/27

Call 208-892-4186. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 5/18

AKC BERNESE MOUNTAIN

DOG PUPPIES: All first shots, microchipped and vet checked. $1,200. Call or text 605-680-2571. To view photos, go to www.wylr. net in the classifieds 4/27

AIREDALE TERRIER OORANG

PUPPIES: AKC registered, will be large calm protective dogs. Great farm/ranch protectors from mountain lions, bears, coyotes, vermin... For more information, call 307-219-2217 or 719-2178054 (cell) 5/11

BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG

PUPPIES: These adorable puppies are AKC registered, microchipped and up-to-date with shots and wormer. Parents are fully DNA and genetic health tested. Males and females available. Shipping and flight nanny available. Whitewood, S.D. Call 605-641-8272. Visit us on Facebook at Black Hills Bernese Mountain Dogs. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 5/4

NEWFOUNDLAND/PYRENEES

PUPPIES FOR SALE: Great farm dogs or outdoor companions!! Born Feb. 11, ready April 14. Both parents on site. More pictures and information can be found on our website www.ontaskoffice.com/02112024_IzzyGrizz. html or on YouTube at www. youtube.com/@WYNewfie Call or text 307-254-2650. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 5/4

Cattle

LOOKING FOR TOP QUALITY

CATTLE? I’m a North Dakota order buyer licensed and bonded. I can help you find the perfect cattle you are looking for. I buy in North Dakota and South Dakota barns. I can help you purchase feeder cattle, weighup cows, pairs and breds, replacement heifers and any other needs. I can also find country deals. Low commission rates. Feel free to call Cody Fettig at 701-391-9132 for all you cattle needs!! 5/4

COMMERCIAL

ANGUS BULLS FOR

Yearling bulls. We select for fertility, milking ability, calving ease, gain and disposition. Reasonably priced. Call Shippen Angus 307-856-7531

Wind-

River Angus, Louis & Kathy Dubs, 406-652-7515, 406-208-8643 or e-mail windingriverangus@gmail. com 5/18

ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE: Calving ease, growth and good carcass data. AI sired, docile. Delivery available. Earhart Farms, Powell, WY, 307-272-8876 5/11

SPENCER & SONS ANGUS:

Offering yearling Black Angus bulls. Sons of Sterling Pacific, Schiefelbein Showman 338, Powerball and Crawford Guarantee, plus grandsons of Bomber. Thirty-one years AI breeding. Reasonably priced. Fromberg, MT. Call 406-4253814 5/4

REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS BULLS ROYLANCE ANGUS PRIVATE TREATY:

Bulls are balanced, displaying calving ease, explosive growth and impressive structure. Sires of the best proven maternal bulls in the breed including Coleman Charlo 0256, Coleman Bravo 6313 and Coleman Triumph 9145. Bulls are semen tested, guaranteed and ready to work. Call, text or stop by the ranch in Charlo, MT, Adrian, 406-2144444 4/27

YEARLING ANGUS BULLS: These bulls are grown, not fattened, will get out and cover cows. Many will work on heifers. We will deliver. Call Joe Buseman, 605-351-1535 5/4

RED ANGUS 2-YEAR-OLD FORAGE BULLS FOR SALE: Bulls for heifers and cows. Smaller framed, efficient, easy fleshing, good dispositions. Not fat, but in great shape and ready to go to work. Have been worked with dogs, on foot and horseback. Raised in rugged, rough, steep, rocky, high elevation country. Red Fork Red Angus, Ken & Cheri Graves, Kaycee, WY, phone 307-7382247, cell 307-267-0724, email gravesredfork@rtconnect.net 5/11

RED ANGUS HIGH-ELEVATION YEARLING BULLS FOR SALE IN NORTHEASTERN UTAH: Out of AI and bull-bred sires. Will be trich, semen tested and fed for free until May 1. $2,500/head. Bar Lazy TL Ranch, David, 435828-1320, barlazytlranch@ gmail.com 6/30

Angus – Fall Bred Heifers

further information call: 406-853-6961 or View pedigrees and videos at www.cowcapital.com

SIMANGUS BULLS FOR SALE: 18-month-olds and yearlings. Sired by TJ Chief, Tehama Tahoe, TJ Big Easy, TJ Flatiron, MR SR Highlife, EWA Peyton or sons of TJ Main Event and SAV Rainfall. Call James Dilka/ Dilka Cattle, 970-396-8791, thedilkas@aol.com 5/18

SAMANTHA CAMPBELL REGISTERED HEREFORD BULLS: Open house Sat. May 11, 18 and 25 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., 28698 WCR 74 Eaton, CO 80615. For more information, contact Kristy Campbell, 970405-6093 5/4

SAMANTHA CAMPBELL

REGISTERED HEREFORD BULLS

Open house Saturday May 11, 18 and 25 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 28698 WCR 74 Eaton, CO 80615 For more information, contact: Kristy Campbell 970-405-6093

Shorthorn

SHORTHORN BULLS FOR SALE PRIVATE TREATY: Yearlings up to mature bulls available. Developed conservatively so they hold up. Remember a red Shorthorn bull on your homozygous black cows will give you black calves. Shorthorns are excellent maternal cattle that produce quality beef. Francis-Millvale Shorthorns, Gene and Roberta Francis Family, 701-331-2403, e-mail francis.millvale@gmail.com. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 5/11

John Paul & Kara Stoll 307-856-4268 • Pavillion, WY New herd sire, TREF Kombat 283K, raised by Treftz Limousin

HAY FOR SALE: Grass, alfalfa and grass/alfalfa mix hay. ALSO, OAT HAY AND STRAW. Small squares, 3x3s, 3x4s and round bales. Delivery available!! Large quantities still available. Call today for best price, 307-630-3046 5/18

Offering 20 head of black, polled 2-y-o bulls private treaty for 2024

Hereford

Horses

WANTED: Sugar Bars and non-Sugar Bars-bred saddle horses for the 22nd ANNUAL SUGAR BARS LEGACY SALE SUN., SEPT. 22 Held in Sheridan, WY. Please contact Jim, 406-812-0084 or email deerrunranch@gmail. com for consignment and sale information 4/27

RED ROAN COMING

2-YEAR-OLD STUD COLT FOR SALE: Boonsmal Blue x High Brow Cat granddaughter. Call 307-887-9100 for price and information 4/27

Longhorn

REGISTERED TEXAS LONGHORNS: Brush clearing, lowmaintenance cattle, trafficstopping colors, fascinating to watch, great pedigrees. Gentle pairs, steers, heifers, solid and colorful bulls. Raise for excellent beef, fun to show, simple handling. Herd package discounts available. Westhaven Ranch 209-274-9917, e-mail swestmoore@gmail.com, website www.westhavenlonghorns.com To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 4/27

Pasture Wanted

PASTURE WANTED: I am looking for a ranch lease or summer pasture lease for 250-500 pairs. Call Joe, 605-830-2210, jrcredangus@yahoo.com 5/18

PASTURE WANTED for 2,000 yearlings and 500 pairs. Can split into smaller bunches. Call 701-523-1235 5/25

FOR SALE: Well-broke team of half-draft geldings weighing 1,500 lbs. each and 16 hands at the withers. Sixteen and 13-year-old half-brothers. Call 701-301-1644 or 701-348-3401

4/27

2023 HAY FOR SALE: First and second cutting, grass/ alfalfa mix. ALSO, Milo, oat and corn stover hay. All in netwrapped round bales. Semi load delivery available. Call for pricing, ask for Clint, 701290-4418, send a text if no answer or keep trying 5/18

SECOND CUTTING ALFALA HAY FOR SALE: 3x3 bales weighing approximately 800 lbs. No weather damage, under tarp. One semi load left or will sell in small lots. $150/ton.

Pavillion, WY. Ranch phone, 307-856-1226, if no answer, leave a message or text 307730-8830 5/11

800 TONS NICE, green grass/alfalfa mix (80/20); 600 TONS MIX with rain and/or weeds (cow/grinding hay); 300 TONS GRASS HAY, green; 1,000 TONS TRITICALE HAY, mostly green, some with rain; SEVERAL LOADS MILLET HAY, nice!! All types, mostly round bales, some 3x4/4x4. Delivery available. Please call 307-6303768. Marketed by the Cheyenne, WY area producer 5/11

ROUND BALES: QUALITY GRASS HAY FOR SALE, bales weigh approximately 1,300 lbs. each, Laramie, WY. Call 307-760-8429 5/4

Sheep Sheep

100 ROUND BALES: Good quality, mixed grass hay, $150/ton. Call 307-469-2358 or 281-732-5123 4/27

ROUND BALED GRASS HAY FOR SALE: Cody, WY area, 1,000 lb. net-wrapped bales, $60/bale. Call, don’t text, Anthony at 307-254-2645 4/27

VALLEY VIDEO HAY MARKETS, LLC: Hay available. Go to www.valleyvideohay. com or call Barry McRea, 308-235-5386 4/27

160 TONS GOOD GRASS HAY: No rain, 3x4x8 bales weighing approximately 960 lbs. Lyman, WY, 307-7807619 4/27

GOOD QUALITY OAT HAY : 3x4 bales, barn stored, $90/ ton, tests available. ALSO, grass hay or alfalfa, barn stored, $125/ton. Lusk, WY. Call Paul Hicks, 970-2035019 5/11

BARLEY STRAW: Certified weed-free small squares, $4/ bale. ALSO, 5x6 round bales, $125/ton. GRAIN/OATS, $20/ cwt. Greybull, WY area. Call 307-762-3878 or 307-8994714, leave message 5/18

CERTIFIED BARLEY STRAW: Small bales, average 65 lbs., $5/bale. Farson, WY. Call 307350-5211 4/27

2023 ALFALFA AND ALFALFA/GRASS MIX HAY, 3x3 bales, barn stored. ALSO, SOME FEEDER HAY and BARLEY STRAW available. Call 307-350-0350, Farson, WY 4/27

THE HOT SPRINGS COUNTY FAIR BOARD IS ACCEPTING

SEALED BIDS: BIDS ARE DUE MAY 6 and can be mailed to P.O. Box 1367, Thermopolis, WY 82443. The fair board reserves the right to refuse all bids.

PRIEFERT ROPING CHUTE and 2006 JOHN DEERE 5303 with 64 HP, 1,630 hours, 2 hydraulic hook-ups, good tires. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 5/4

FOR SALE: 7140 International Magnum tractor. 9600 John Deere combine with 930 30’ grain header and a 893 8 row 30” corn header. 20’ Krause offset disc (new blades in front). ALSO, 8 feeder pigs. Contact Greg Keller at 406679-1136 5/18

WEANER PIGS FOR SALE, located in Powell, WY. For more information, call 307271-1014 8/3

OPEN POLLINATED SEED CORN out produces hybrid for silage and grazing quality grain, $67/bushel +S/H. Call 217-857-3377 or cell/text 217-343-4962, visit website www.borriesopenpollinatedseedcorn.com

5/18

Warner Ranch

Serving Fremont County, Wyoming and the surrounding areas.

200 TONS BARLEY HAY: Green and lots of grain, tarped, $110/ton. Delivery possible in semi loads. ALSO, sorghum Sudan available. Both are low in nitrates, 3x4 bales. Powell, WY. Call 307421-8959 4/27

CERTIFIED WEED-FREE PURE ALFALFA HAY: Small squares, all covered. First, second and third cutting available. Will load trucks and any open trailer. OATS: Combine run. Will auger into truck, trailer or large totes/ag bags.

STRAW: Small squares available. Located between Powell and Cody, WY. Call or text Knopp Farms at 307-2540554 4/27

285 PLUS TONS OF 2023

GRASS HAY: 3x4, $175/ton, Encampment, WY. Call 307321-1444 TFN

CERTIFIED BARLEY STRAW FOR SALE, 3x4 bales. Cody, WY. Call 307-899-1952 TFN

GOOD WORK TRUCK, 2001 FORD F-250 WITH OMAHA UTILITY BED, 7.3 Powerstroke, 169,300 miles. Recent engine work, call 307-2541088. $12,000 OBO, located in Powell, WY 4/5

FOR SALE: 2016 Volvo semi (daycab), D13 Detroit engine 435 HP, Volvo I-Shift automatic transmission, 309,000 miles, 180” wheel base, air slide 5th wheel, very clean and nice. H&S 7+4 17’ and chuckwagons with bunk feeding extensions and tandem 14 ton running gear. Two John Deere 716A chuckwagons with John Deere running gear and bunk feeding extensions, been shedded, nice condition. Phoenix H14 42’ rotary harrow. Notch 24’ portable ground hay feeder. 10’x24’ heavy duty bale hauler. John Deere 2155 diesel tractor, wide front, fenders, 3 pt., nice acreage tractor. Lorenz 16’x29’ stack mover. 12’ box scraper. All in very nice condition!! Call 605-999-5482 5/4

FOR SALE: TYE 20’ DOUBLE DISC opener drill with no-till Coulter attachment, $14,000 OBO. ALSO, 14’ WILBECK double offset disc, $1,500 OBO. Call 308787-1678 or e-mail kiowamsn@ yahoo.com 4/27

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DO YOU WANT TO RETIRE AT THE TOP OF THIS MARKET AND KNOW YOUR LAND IS IN GOOD HANDS? Regen, LLC is a business that provides for ranchers/ landowners the service of professional ranch management. We work to understand your needs on your ranch and provide a professional management team tenancy where you no longer need to worry about the work, get paid competitive rent and can keep the ranch legacy intact. Instead of selling, please consider renting the ranch to our team. We are a family business, based in Wyoming and with expertise in all arrangements of federal, state and deeded land and work every day to accomplish our mission. We steward land with regenerative principles, where animals thrive by connecting rich heritage to vibrant futures. Call Sage, 307-3514875 or e-mail at saskin12@ gmail.com 5/11

HarvXtra® alfalfa with Roundup Ready® technology, Roundup Ready® alfalfa and conventional varieties available! Plant the best!

Buffalo Brand Seed for annual forages, cover crops, pasture grasses, small grains and custom mixes.

Call Today! Bryan Warner • 307-850-7668 (cell)

GRASS SEED FOR SALE: Manifest wheatgrass and Cache Meadow brome, good germination, $3/lb. Call Big Horn Seed Company, 307-202-0704 or 307645-3322 4/27

Livestock Equipment

Livestock Equipment

Rupp Hydraulic Calf Tables

Rupp Hydraulic Calf Tables

Property for Sale

Hunting & Fishing Portable Living Units

ANTLER MARKET STEADY TO STRONG!!! MAY 3-5

PETSKA FUR WILL BE

• Handles Calves up to 300 lbs.

• Handles Calves up to 300 lbs.

• Operates off tractor, bale bed or remote hydraulic unit.

• Operates off tractor, bale bed or remote hydraulic unit.

4,752± DEEDED ACRES, LAGRANGE, WY: A top-end grass ranch with 10 wells optimized for maximum cattle production of 250 cows. Includes a stunning brick 5 bed, 3 bath home. Livestock barn with hydraulic chute, tube, concrete and pens. Shop and steel pens for calving and concrete bunk space. Elk, deer, antelope. $4,900,000.

SAME OWNER FOR BOTH RANCHES. Could buy together!!

ANTLER MARKET STEADY TO STRONG!!! MAY 8-13

PETSKA FUR WILL BE BUYING ALL GRADES OF ANTLER AND LATE SEASON FUR IN THE FOLLOWING TOWNS AND LOCATIONS:

MAY 8: Newcastle 7:10-7:30 p.m., Voelker’s Body Shop.

BUYING ALL GRADES OF ANTLER AND LATE SEASON FUR IN THE FOLLOWING TOWNS AND LOCATIONS: MAY 3: Ft. Bridger

1:30-1:50 p.m., Cash Store; Evanston 2:30-3:15 p.m., Prairie Inn; Woodruff, UT

3:50-4 pm., Country Store (drive thru); Randolph, UT

Call Darin Coyle, Big Horn Livestock Services, Inc. 307-851-1634 • www.bighornlivestock.com

Call Kevin McClurg, Big Horn Livestock Services 307-751-1828 • bighornlivestock.com

Fencing

LEGEND FENCING: Specializing in livestock fences. Call 307887-2855 for a free estimate. Serving Southeast Idaho and Western Wyoming 5/11

LODGEPOLE PRODUCTS, 307-742-6992, SERVING AGRI-BUSINESSES 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

Pipe

Irrigation

USED IRRIGATION PIVOTS FOR SALE FROM LEADING

Valley, Zimmatic, Reinke and T-L. Visit website www.zimmag.com Current available used inventory

3,316± DEEDED ACRES, LAGRANGE, WY: Merge the picturesque mountain setting with a thriving 250 cow operation. Features a good home, a calving barn with pens, working cattle and calving pens. Excellent grass in 12 pastures. Wildlife in the treelined canyons. Shop, Quonset and grain storage. Visually captivating ranch in Southeast Wyoming. $4,700,000. Pictures and video at www. buyaranch.com. Call Casey Essert, Land Broker, 307532-1750 4/27

NORTHEAST

ner Arm only. Call 402-9103236 5/11

18 SECTIONS OF RAINWAY 5”x40’ wheel line pipe with wheels. ALSO, 24 sections of 5”x30’ transfer pipe, aluminum with alfalfa stubs and assorted fittings. Call 307-388-3300 4/27

PIPE FOR SALE!! 2 7/8”, 3 1/2” tubing, 4” drill pipe, 4 1/2” casing, 5” casing, 7” casing. Rods 3/4”, 7/8” and 1” located in Montana, can ship anywhere. Call Mike, 602-758-4447. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 9/21

OILFIELD PIPE: PRICE REDUCED!! RPJ Enterprises, Inc. 2 3/8” and 2 7/8” is available. Used for fencing, corrals, cattle guards, etc. 2 3/8” and 2 7/8” are on average 31.5’ long per joint. Pierce, CO. Call for details, 970-324-4580 7/27

OLD FARM WITH 4 ACRES: Nice out buildings, hundreds of trees, well, natural gas. Three bedroom, 1 bathroom house, needs remodeled. ALSO, included 2,500 sq. ft. steel building in excellent condition. Powell, WY, $349,000. Call 307-219-2217 or 719-217-8054 5/11

Irrigation Irrigation

Irrigation Systems

The choice is simple.

OREGON, THE DLX RANCH: Located near Baker City, OR the DLX is noted as one of the most productive and finest ranches around. It is well balanced and contains 17,000 deeded acres with 4,000 acres of irrigated meadows and cropland. Native and improved rangeland provides good spring and summer pasture. The ranch is well improved with nice homes, excellent livestock working facilities and is noted for its production and ease of operation and management. Abundant water and over 6 miles of the Powder River running through the ranch provide for not only production but unbelievable waterfowl and upland game bird habitat. The ranch also provides good populations of elk and mule deer. Situated in the heart of the Baker Valley, the ranch enjoys very scenic mountain views and is very private yet only a short drive to Baker City, OR. Currently operated as a commercial cow/ calf operation with a permitted feedlot. The ranch would also make an ideal yearling or combination operation. It is rare to find this quality of a ranch and particularly a property that is a going concern. This is a first-time offering and we look forward to hearing from you. $32,500,000. Livestock and rolling stock available by separate treaty. Please give us a call for further information, Greg Sackos, 541-5234434 (office) or 208-598-0267 (cell), Intermountain Realty, www.intermountainland.com

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OREGON RANCH, Baker City, Baker County, OR. The Alder Creek pasture contains over 2,000 acres of native spring, summer and fall pasture. The rangeland is situated just east of Baker City, OR. The property is in good condition and has good perimeter fencing. The range is gently south facing slope with a variety of native grass. FIRST TIME OFFERING at just over $500 per acre for deeded and contiguous ownership, $1,095,000. Please give us a call for further information, Greg Sackos, 541-5234434 (office) or 208-598-0267 (cell), Intermountain Realty, www.intermountainland.com

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66.856 ACRES, JUST NORTHWEST OF RED LODGE, MT BORDERING

MAY 9: Newcastle 6:306:50 a.m., Voelker’s Body Shop; Upton 7:20-7:40 a.m., Joe’s Grocery (drive thru, call Greg); Moorcroft 8-8:20 a.m., The Coffee Cup (drive thru, call Greg); Sundance 8:45-9:30 a.m., Rapid Stop; Beulah 10-10:20 a.m., Truck Stop (drive thru, call Greg); Spearfish, S.D. 10:30-11 a.m., Butcher Shop; Belle Fourche, S.D. 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Runnings (NE parking lot); Aladdin 12:20-12:50 p.m., General Store (drive thru, call Greg); Hulett 1-1:30 p.m., Tower Valley Ag Supply; Alzada, MT

2:15-2:30 p.m., B&J Convenience (drive thru, call Greg); Gillette 7-7:30 p.m., Rocky Mountain Sports and Howard Johnson Motel room 143 7:45-

8:15 p.m. MAY 10: Gillette

5:45-6 a.m., Rocky Mountain

Sports (drive thru, call Greg); Wright 6:20-6:50 a.m., Big D (drive thru); Midwest 7:50-

8:10 a.m., Sinclair Truck Stop (drive thru, call Greg); Kaycee

8:35-9 a.m., Sinclair Truck Stop; Sheridan 10:30-11 a.m.,

Sportsman’s Warehouse; Buffalo 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Good 2 Go; Ten Sleep 1:50-

2:20 p.m., Pony Express; Hyattville 3-3:20 p.m., Paint Rock Processing (drive thru, call Greg); Manderson 3:40-

3:50 p.m., Hiway Bar (drive thru, call Greg); Basin 4-4:20 p.m., Overland Express Mart (drive, thru); Greybull 4:40-5 p.m., Overland Express Mart (drive thru, call Greg); Lovell

5:50-6:20 p.m., Good 2 Go (drive thru); Byron 6:10-6:20 p.m., Cardtrol Station (drive thru, call/text Greg); Powell

4:15-4:30, Crawford’s Trough; Kemmerer 5:10-5:40 p.m., Ham’s Fork Station; Cokeville

6:30-6:50 p.m., Flying J Truck (drive thru, call Greg); Montpelier, ID 7:30-8 p.m.,(call Greg for appointment). MAY 4: Afton 6:30-7 a.m., Gardner’s Country Village; Thayne

7:10-7:20 a.m., Farmer’s Feed (drive thru, call Greg); Etna

7:20-7:30 a.m., Etna Trading Post (drive thru, call Greg); Alpine 7:50-8:20 a.m. Tack & Treasure Gun Shop; Hoback Jct. 8:50-9:10 a.m., Hoback Market/Exxon; Bondurant

9:30-9:45 a.m., Elk Horn Bar (drive thru, call Greg); Daniel

10:10-10:30 a.m., The Den; Pinedale 10:50-11:10 a.m., Gannett Sports; Big Piney 1212:15 p.m., Public RR/Visitor Info. lot; La Barge 12:45-1 p.m., All American Fuel (drive thru, call Greg); Green River

2:30-2:45 p.m., Hitching Post (drive thru, call Greg); Rock Springs 3:20-3:50 p.m., WY Wool Warehouse; Wamsutter

5-5:15 p.m., Conoco (drive thru, call Greg); Rawlins

6-6:20 p.m., Tractor Supply; Encampment 7:40-8 p.m., Trading Post (drive thru, call Greg). MAY 5: Saratoga 6:30-

TWO LOW COST PORTABLE LABOR HOUSES MOUNTED ON STEEL SKIDS: 28’x12’, fully furnished (Including: stove, refrigerator, microwave, bed, kitchen table and chairs), combined kitchen and living room. Bedroom, bathroom with shower and toilet, 2 sinks (hand wash and big kitchen), 35 gallon hot water heater under counter. Electric heating/cooling unit. Shed roof, white steel siding, 2”x6” walls, $25,000 each. Located in Powell, WY. Call and leave message for Laurie, 307254-1088, can request videos of interior and exterior 4/27

7:40 a.m. Saratoga Feed & Grain; Elk Mountain 7:50-8 a.m., Conoco on I-80 (drive thru, call Greg); Hanna 8:158:30 a.m., Hanna Market (drive thru, call Greg); Medicine Bow 8:45-9 a.m., JB’s (drive thru, call Greg); Rock River 9:20-9:30 a.m., Rancher’s Supply (drive thru, call Greg); Laramie 10:40-11:40 a.m., West Laramie Fly Shop. For more information, call Greg, 308-750-0700 or visit www.petskafur.net 4/27

Antiques/ Collectibles

90+ YEARS OF JOHN DEERE HISTORY FOR SALE: John Deere Operator Manuals some 90+ years old. ALSO, TOY TRACTORS in original boxes Come look, see and make a bid. Call 308-660-2894 5/4

Good time management is essential to farming success. That’s why more farmers are turning to T-L center pivot irrigation systems. Hydrostatically powered, T-L’s simple design gives you the low maintenance time, cost, safety and reliability to let you manage your farm instead of calling electricians or replacing gearboxes. Simplify your complex world and make irrigation easier on you.

Horn Truck and Equipment

800-770-6280

QUARTER MILE WHEELINES: 5’ tall, 5” aluminum pipe with movers. Five (used) $5,400 each, Gallatin Valley, MT. Call 406-551-0879 5/4

THE GOLF COURSE: This property is presently agriculturally zoned, current use is hay and pasture and it is fenced and cross fenced. Enjoy views of several mountain ranges and lots of water, including Spring Creek frontage, mature trees and lush grass. Could be zoned commercially, allowing for development of a number of homesites and/or other commercial ventures. This property is simply loaded with possibilities. Access is off Willow Creek Road. DNRC Right Nos. 43D 216331-00 and 43D 200020-00, Pryde Ditch and West Fork of Rock Creek. $2,300,000. Property to be shown by appointment only and listing agent shall ac company all showings. Sellers ask that prospective buyers respect their privacy. at 406-698-9266 for a tour of this parcel

6:50-7:10 p.m., Murdoch’s (drive thru); Cody 7:40-8 p.m., Nature’s Design Taxidermy. MAY 11: Meeteetse 6:306:45 a.m., Elk Horn Bar (drive thru); Worland 7:40-8:10 a.m., Coop One Stop; Thermopolis 9-9:20 a.m., Renegade Guns; Shoshoni 10:10-10:30 a.m., Fast Lane/Exxon (west of truck diesel pumps, (drive thru, call Greg); Riverton 1111:45 a.m., Vic’s Body Shop (behind the Dollar Tree); Hudson 12:10-12:20 p.m., Wyoming Custom Meats (drive thru, call/text Greg); Lander 12:50-1:30 p.m., Zanders; Jeffrey City 2:30-2:45 p.m., Split Rock Cafe (drive thru); Muddy Gap 3-3:10 p.m., (drive thru, call/text Greg); Alcova 3:50-4 p.m., Sloanes General Store (drive thru, call/text Greg); Casper 4:30-5:15 p.m., Wagner Outdoor Sports; Glenrock 5:45-6 p.m., east exit on I-25 (drive thru, call/text Greg); Douglas 6:30-6:45 p.m., Douglas Feed. MAY 12: Douglas 6:30-6:45 a.m., Douglas Feed (drive thru); Orin Junction 7-7:10 a.m., Truck Stop (drive thru, call Greg); Lost Springs 7:30-7:40 a.m., truck pull off 1 mile east (drive thru, call Greg); Manville 8-8:10 a.m., Truck Stop (drive thru, call Greg); Lusk 8:30 a.m.-9 a.m., Decker’s Grocery; Hartville 9:50-10 a.m., Miner’s & Stockman’s Restaurant (drive thru, call Greg); Guernsey 10:15-10:45 a.m., Crazy Tony’s; Wheatland 11:15-11:45 a.m., Wheatland Travel Center; Chugwater 12:15-12:30 p.m., Stampede Saloon (drive thru); Cheyenne 1:15-1:45 p.m., Tractor Supply; Archer 2:10-2:30 p.m., Home on the Ranch Processing (drive thru, call Greg); Carpenter 2:50-

IT'S THE PITTS

When I was hired as a field editor for a prominent livestock weekly, I was 21 and greener than a gourd.

I’d only been inside an auction market once, had no idea how to load film in a camera, never took a journalism class in my life, hated selling ads, didn’t know how to type and didn’t know a pronoun from a Pinzgauer. Other than this, I was totally qualified for the job.

Why would anyone in their right mind hire me I wondered?

by Lee Pitts

on the Wrong Foot Farmer's

It didn’t take long to find out. I was hired as an independent contractor who paid all of my travel expenses and got to keep one-third of every ad I sold to purebred cattle and horse breeders, of which there were very few in my territory.

I had exactly two good accounts, but another field editor had already glommed on to one of them and was trying to get my boss to give him the other one too.

I was what old-time cowboys called a but-

ton, an Arbuckle, a shorthorn or a chuck eater. I was a pilgrim put ashore in Indian country, and all of the other field editors and magazine reps at the time were at least 20 years older than me.

I admit I made a couple tiny blunders in the beginning. I puffed up like a toad when I got my very first photo credit on the front page, which clearly showed one of the biggest advertisers at a sale with his arm around who I presumed was his wife.

Imagine my surprise when I got a memo from the publisher informing me the guy’s wife was now suing him for divorce. But what did I care, the big advertiser wasn’t my account – he belonged to the guy who was trying to steal any decent account I had.

Then John Wayne’s cattle manager wrote a letter to the owner of the paper demanding I be fired because I’d hinted some of the extremely high prices for bulls at “The Duke’s” bull sale seemed to somehow be linked to feeding cattle at Wayne’s Red River Feedlot.

Instead of getting a Pulitzer Prize for investigative journalism, I got a scathing memo from the publisher.

I finally got smart and quit after I subtracted all of my expenses from my total sales and discovered I was making about 13 cents per hour. When the publisher told me my writing wasn’t up to the high standards of the paper, I told him one day I’d show him by starting my own paper – and this is exactly what I did.

This meant I had to

get out of my comfort zone and travel the entire country working ring at bull sales in return for big advertising budgets. I felt I needed to make an immediate impact, so the first time I went to Idaho, I had a bull order for what would have been the high-selling bull, if only I hadn’t insisted on looking at him ahead of the sale – he was a dink.

It had been a real wet winter, and the bulls were in a feedlot. I wondered why none of the buyers were out looking at the bulls. I charged in and immediately discovered why. Much to everyone’s delight, I immediately sunk up to my knees in the muck and the mire.

When I lifted my right foot, I left my boot buried beneath two feet of brown quicksand. I had no choice

but to insert the left foot so I could get my right boot back. Then I heard a giant sucking sound, and my left boot joined its partner.

This was not the impression I’d hoped to leave. I eventually unstuck my boots and carried them ashore with me right before the sale started so I had little time to get hosed off.

For the entire sale, every time I took a step, the gooey stuff would ooze out of the top of my boot like a pumping action – squish, pause, squish, pause, squish, etc.

The folks at the sale seemed quite amused, but not so the passengers on my Delta flight home who scattered like quail once they caught a whiff, leaving me an entire row so I could stretch out and catch some much needed shuteye.

BY RON RABOU

“This

is freaking me out, Ron,” exclaimed Cristy Dicklich, a fellow state FFA officer of mine.

In retrospect, driving blindly in the night as we inched along some random road in a classic Western Wyoming blizzard was probably not the wisest choice we had ever made, especially at the age of 18 with no way to contact anyone if we had trouble.

But then again, it was part of the adventure, and we just needed to persevere a little bit longer.

Cristy and I were traveling around the state presenting motivational assemblies to FFA chapters and their schools. In this case, we were headed from Afton down to Lyman, where their FFA chapter would be waiting for us the next day.

We were determined to see the storm through, and we did. In retrospect, I never thought we wouldn’t. When you have a job to do, you just do it.

My careers with both the Wyoming and National FFA organizations have provided me with an edge in business, in personal relationships and in life.

Last week, the Wyoming FFA Association held its annual state convention at the Archer Complex in Cheyenne. Over 1,500 Wyoming junior high and high school students, dressed neatly in their classic blue corduroy jackets, gathered to compete, learn and celebrate leadership and entrepreneurship in agriculture.

Many of these students have worked from a very young age to develop skills,

projects and businesses which will help carry them into adulthood.

Last week’s competitions, otherwise known as “career and leadership development events” included subjects such as agriculture issues, sales, mechanics and technology, employment skills, environmental and natural resources, public speaking, marketing, parliamentary procedure and veterinary science.

These events are extremely competitive and require months – sometimes years – of dedication and preparation to develop the knowledge and skill sets it takes to win.

One of the strongest attributes of FFA is as a requirement of membership, each student must have a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) project. In other words, every member of FFA must either work at a job in their area of interest or have their own project or business.

As students work their way up through the program’s various degrees, they must prove a minimum hourly workload, growth in leadership skills and significant growth in their financial progress.

At last week’s conven-

tion, many students were recognized as the top contenders in the state with their SAE’s.

Some of these included agricultural communications, education, sales, agriscience research, crop or livestock production, equine science, forest management and service learning, just to name a few.

Four students in the state received the State Star Award in four separate categories as the most accomplished in their independent SAE. In addition, a state champion was chosen in the public speaking categories of the FFA Creed, prepared speaking and extemporaneous speaking.

One of the highlights of the convention is the selection of the new State Officer Team, made up of nine graduating high school seniors, who will travel and represent the Wyoming FFA throughout the coming year.

These students sit in a “hot box” the entire convention and are interviewed thoroughly, often multiple times a day, in hopes of garnering the coveted spot of a Wyoming State FFA Office.

The Wyoming FFA Association is embodied by 3,800 members across the state, and the National FFA Organization boasts a whopping 946,000 members in over 9,100 chapters. Imagine that! Nearly one million students each year – and growing – who are focused on making themselves, this world and their passion better each day.

If this doesn’t make a positive impression in this world, I’m not actually sure what will.

And here’s what’s more – each of those members has parents, sibl ings, family members, teachers and advisers who are encouraging and equipping them with the tools and support necessary to help them accomplish their goals. This is massively significant.

The skills these students are developing and embracing are critical to a successful adult life, and it is people like this who we need to build and enhance our communities, our state and our country. They are the difference makers.

My attendance at this

year’s FFA convention was largely due to the involvement of my son Spencer and what he was seeking to accomplish in his last year as a high school FFA member.

Since he was little, Spencer’s passion for agriculture and his work ethic have been remarkable. As he worked to find his place in the world as a young boy, we have always encouraged him not to conform but to remain true to himself and to spend his time and energy focusing on what feeds his passion. FFA has allowed him this opportunity.

Spencer’s years of dedication, perseverance, positive disposition and thousands of hours of work culminated at last week’s convention. As we watched him receive Wyoming’s State Star in agricultural placement and be selected to serve on this year’s state officer team, our hearts were full.

In retrospect, I guess I never thought he wouldn’t. He’s always said, “When you have a job to do, you just do it.”

Thanks FFA, for building tomorrow’s leaders – no one does it better.

farm with a large 60 by 160 feet shop for his machinery, he was able to turn his original steel shop into a lambing shed.

Using the Dubois Sheep Station for inspiration, Smith installed full sets of windows to increase natural light, paid to have the building insulated, replaced the original sliding shop doors with insulated overhead doors, put in a gas heater and created a unique ventilation system using repurposed materials.

He points out one of the most notable features of the Dubois facility were four big fans used to circulate air

– two blowing air in and two blowing air out. However, unlike most places which place their fans in the top of their building, the fans at the Dubois Sheep Station are positioned to remove cold, wet air off of the ground instead.

“It made perfect sense, and they said it made a tremendous difference in the humidity of their barn,” Smith says.

After making rough calculations, consulting with local experts and enlisting some help, Smith created his own ventilation system with the same goal in mind.

“We literally just rolled

tin into a tube, and then my son and another hired hand would screw a piece of wood in there,” he explains. “The first year, we ran those tubes on the outside of the walls, but the next year we had a little more time so we ran them down the center.”

Smith notes because he used mostly repurposed materials, the cost of construction was fairly low. He also points out, although he doesn’t have any data to prove it, he has noticed a positive difference in his lambing environment.

“I don’t have facts and figures to show it, but the air quality is immensely better,” he says. “It is just drier and healthier in there all the way around.”

Utilizing lambing shed technology

To follow, UW Extension Sheep Specialist Whit Stewart welcomes the Biebers, fourth generation ranchers in Eastern Montana who run a mix of registered and commercial Targhees in both shed-lambing and range-lambing systems.

Stewart nods to the coupleʼs brilliant use of data collection and technology on their operation.

“I can speak to their ingenuity and adoption of technology, their ability to look at things through a critical eye, their allocation of labor and time and using technology to work for them,” he states.

Kristin points out collecting data is a huge priority on their ranch, and their data is collected through the National Sheep Improvement Program, utilizing electronic identification (EID) tags and a Shearwell Data Livestock System.

“It started with the registered animals and transitioned into the commercial side as well,” she shares. “We take data on everything.”

One of the most important data points they collect, according to Cord, is how many lambs they expect each year, as this informa-

tion not only lets them know how big of a paycheck to expect in the fall, it also helps them make real-time, day-to-day decisions.

Kristin explains since they are short on labor, if they know are going to have a higher lambing percentage, more multiples or a higher percentage of firsttime lambers they know they need to set up more jugs at lambing time in advance.

On years they have a lower lambing percentage, they set up less jugs and more mixing pens.

After ewes are sheared and scanned, Cord and Kristin paint brand their ewes prior to branding and mark ewes with their expected number of lambs to help keeps pairs straight.

“This way, when a ewe starts lambing we have an idea of what to expect,” says Kristin. “On the flip side, if we are out at 2 a.m. and there is a pile of lambs, we have a pretty good idea of which ewes are supposed to end up with singles or multiples.”

“Having ewes prebranded makes things go much faster so we don’t have to worry about handling the ewe in the jug at all – we only worry about the lambs,” she adds.

Additionally, the couple notes with the Shearwell system, they are able to weigh everything and use this information to identify the top and bottom end of their ewes based on percentage of body weight weaned. By sorting off ewes who consistently left the lambing barn with twins but only brought home one dinky lamb, the Biebers were able to eliminate most of the poor-performing lambs in their flock.

“Another nice thing I can do with the stock recorder and EID tags is I can ask the system to do very particular sorts,” explains Kristin.

“For instance, if I am looking for daughters of ewes that had and weaned twins three years in a row, I can do the sort without having to go back through and mark things up. I just have their IDs in a specific management group and I tell the program to sort them right.”

“It has been a real nice change for us and has definitely helped with accuracy and making informed management decisions,” she concludes.

Hannah Bugas is the managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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