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Volume 35 Number 37 • January 6, 2024

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A Look Inside

USDA releases America's Farms and Ranches at a Glance report

Heart of Ag outlines eight ways to sharpen the family business in 2024..........Page 8

On Dec. 12, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released the 2023 America’s Farms and Ranches at a Glance report during a webinar hosted by Katherine Lacy, research

Range 2 Range Program created for Veterans interested in ranching......................Page 10 Study conducted to examine cattle viral transmission during commingling...............Page 11

agricultural economist in the Farm Economy Branch of the Rural Economic Division at USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS). Lacy’s research background has focused on the

changing distribution of farm and ranch sizes, the resilience of local food systems and the impacts of health and tax policies on rural communities. This year’s edition

of America’s Farm and Ranches at a Glance report describes the characteristics of nearly two million U.S. farms in 2022. Specifically, it examines what Please see USDA on page 9

Restoring soil biodiversity can help an operation’s bottom line.......................Page 18

Environmental Stewardship Recognized Quick Bits Snow Report In the third snow report for Water Year 2024, the state’s snowpack telemetry data reads 65% of median, with a basin high of 83% and a basin low of 16%. In 2023, the state was at 122% and at 105% in 2022. The report and map displaying basin snow water equivalent percentages of median for the state may be found at wrds.uwyo.edu/wrds/nrcs/ nrcs.html.

Meeting Set The Wyoming Water Development Commission will hold a meeting Jan. 10 at the Wyoming Water Development Office in Cheyenne. To view the livestream, sign up for public comment or to access the most recent agenda, visit wwdc.state.wy.us/.

Loan Rates On Dec. 27, The U.S. Department of Agriculture Commodity Credit Corporation announced Marketing Assistance Loan rates for the 2024 crop of graded wool by micron class. Loan rates for ungraded wool and mohair are unchanged and remained the same from the prior crop year. Marketing Assistance Loans and Loan Deficiency Payments are available for graded wool, ungraded wool and mohair. For more information, visit fas.usda.gov.

Hog Numbers As of Dec. 1, Wyoming’s inventory of all hogs and pigs was 96,000 head, down 11% from last year. Breeding inventory, at 33,000 head, was down 16,000 head from last year, and market hog inventory, at 63,000 head, was up 4,000 head from last year. At the same time, the U.S. inventory of all hogs and pigs was 75 million head, up slightly from 2022. Breeding inventory, at six million head, was down 3% from last year and down 3% from the previous quarter. Market hog inventory, at 69 million head, was up slightly from last year, but down slightly from last quarter.

WSGA honors S&W Livestock, LLC with 2024 Environmental Stewardship Award The Wyoming Environmental Stewardship Program recognizes ranchers whose natural stewardship practices contribute to the environment and enhance productivity and profitability. This year, S&W Livestock, LLC is honored as the 2024 Wyoming Stock Growers Association (WSGA) Environmental Stewardship Award winner. WSGA, the Wyoming Department of Agriculture, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and Audubon Rockies are proud sponsors of this prestigious award. “Over the 27-year history of WSGAʼs Environmental Stewardship Program, the consistent message has been the passionate commitment to resource

stewardship exemplified by the honorees. At the same time, as demonstrated by this year’s nominee, S&W Livestock, LLC, these successful ranches have each evolved in their own unique manner,” stated Jim Magagna, WSGA executive vice president. From the beginning University of Wyoming (UW) Professor of Plant Sciences and Director of the Sheridan Research and Extension Center Brian Mealor described S&W Livestock’s story as one of innovation, flexibility and foresight, not just with livestock or natural resources but also with succession planning and partnerships. “Don Spellman came back to his family’s ranch Please see WSGA on page 7

Utilizing electric fence – S&W Livestock, LLC uses electric fencing to improve livestock distribution. Courtesy photo

Precision management UW Extension educator discusses importance of ewe nutrition from breeding through lambing The short days of December and January mark an important milestone in the production cycle of a sheep flock – breeding season. And with lambs hitting the ground in just a short five months, proper ewe nutrition throughout pregnancy is critical. In an effort to ensure producers have success when they start lambing come spring, University of Wyoming Extension Sheep Specialist Dr. Whit Stewart gave a presentation on the importance of sheep nutrition from breeding through lambing during the 2023 West Central States Wool Growers Convention, held at the Riverside Hotel in Boise, Idaho Nov. 2-4. To begin, Stewart noted for most sheep producers, feed represents one of the highest costs on an operation in any given year. But, with the help of precision nutritional management, producers can alleviate some of these expenses. “We know sheep require certain nutrients throughout the calendar year but we also Please see SHEEP on page 6

Ag contributed $2.5 billion to Wyoming’s economy in 2021 A new publication by the University of Wyoming (UW) Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics reports economic activity related to agricultural production contributed $2.526 billion to Wyoming’s economy in 2021. This total includes direct farm-gate sales from 11 agricultural industries, as well as related business-to-business purchases and spending by agricultural households. “Everyone recognizes agriculture is big in Wyoming. Now, we have a single publication which allows us to support our comments concerning the importance of ag in Wyoming with economic data,” says Eric Webster, director of the Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station. “I am extremely happy the Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station was able to provide funding to support this project, which highlights the importance of agriculture across the state,” Webster continues. Report details Roger Coupal, a professor in the UW Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, and UW Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics Research Scientist Amy Nagler co-authored the report, which presents both statewide and county-specific data. Analysis was completed using IMPLAN economic impact modeling software and the most recent data available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service and U.S. Census Bureau. Unsurprisingly, Coupal and Nagler found cattle, other livestock – including sheep and hogs – and hay production Please see ECONOMY on page 5

Fertilizer outlook provided In 2022, the Russian invasion of Ukraine ultimately resulted in record high fertilizer prices, but over the past year these prices have eased. According to Farm Futures Grain Market Analyst Jacqueline Holland, producers can expect fertilizer prices to continue easing throughout the first six months of the new year due to Brazilian crop delays. “But, there could be some fertilizer outlook murkiness ahead as uncertainty in the Red Sea and China’s fertilizer export prospects could constrain global trade flows in coming months,” notes Holland in a Farm Progress article published on Dec. 22.

Good news from Brazil Holland reports good news has recently come out of Brazil, where dry weather has caused growers to slow purchases of fertilizer for the upcoming safrinha – second corn harvest – planting, which represents nearly 75 percent of Brazil’s national corn output, depending on the year. In a Dec. 18 Reuters article, Authors Rod Nickel, Ana Mano and Sourasis Bose point out Mosaic, a fertilizer producer based in the U.S., predicts Brazil’s second corn harvest will decline by 12 percent or 12.7 million metric tons, exceeding the Brazilian government’s original forecasts

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All Stick and No Carrots The Endangered Species Act (ESA) is 50 years old and is possibly one of the most controversial acts ever passed. In 1973, the ESA passed in the U.S. House and U.S. Senate by a large majority and was signed by President Nixon. As the act reads, it “authorized the From the Publisher U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Dennis Sun National Marine Fisheries Service to establish a list of endangered and threatened plant and animal species and made it illegal to collect, harm or kill certain species.” It also “required federal agencies to ensure any actions they authorize would not jeopardize the continued existence of listed species or result in the destruction or modification of habitats deemed critical for those species.” Additionally, the ESA required agencies to develop and implement recovery plans for listed species. The ESA impacted states by limiting their power – it gave them a seat at the table but not the power to veto. It was a topdown approach which didn’t give states much authority. Some say it was all stick and no carrots, which turned out to harm some of those involved. Of the nearly 1,663 plants and animals placed on the endangered and threatened list, around 100 have gone extinct and only 54 have been declared recovered and delisted. In over 50 years of existence, the ESA has only resulted in the recovery of three percent of species, which is not a very good track record. This is the problem with having a big stick and no carrots. Although there have been a number of plants and animals recovered, they have not been delisted. An example of this in our region is the grizzly bear. For instance, the number of bears recovered is very high, but agencies still want it on the list and this is hurting agriculture. The ESA says plants and animals will be recovered at all costs, giving local economies no say in the act. As we know, there are people who wish to have all agriculture – especially cattle and sheep – removed from federal lands and some private lands as well. As written, the ESA gives them a leg up on accomplishing just that. Proof of this is in the hearings held on bringing wolves back to Yellowstone. Ranchers repeatedly asked how many wolves those in support of the action wanted, but no one could come up with a number on the record. However, off the record, some said it would be as many as they could get, and this is evident today in what is currently happening in Wyoming and Colorado. Today, ESA is ruled by interpretations of the law instead of the law itself, and it opens the door to politics. Each U.S. president handles the law differently. The ESA has the right to say how a listed or threatened plant or animal’s habitat will be managed without much input from the landowner. I guess this is where the saying associated with ESA – “shoot, shovel and shut up” – came from. Thank God it is more of a saying of emotions than what actually happens. Since agriculture mainly exists in rural settings, the West seems to take the brunt of the ESA when they declare private lands as “critical habitat.” It can make it tough on ranching or farming, and it seems the more one looks, the more threatened species they’ll find. It is always better to act with knowledge instead of irrational emotions.

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Consider Delaying The Next Generation's Return To The Farm By Lance Woodbury Seeing the next generation return to work on the family farm or ranch is a significant source of pride. The young person or couple coming back to eventually take over represents years of hope and anticipation, a culmination of financial investment and sweat equity. Parents and grandparents experience a deep sense of satisfaction knowing a family member is in the wings ready to continue the business for several more decades. Wanting the next generation to return as soon as they are able is a deep longing for many. Able versus ready However, being “able” to return and being “ready” to return are differences which have serious implications for the family business. A family member who wants to come back, paired with parents or grandparents who want this person to return, may overlook the need and the time it takes for the successor to gain necessary perspective, skills and experience which will make him or her a successful leader of the family business.

Because the business has been successful and continues to grow, it benefits from a higher degree of education and off-farm experience. Farming more acreage, running more livestock, leading more staff and managing more financial risk and volatility means one needs a leader who is more qualified. DNA may imbue a family member with a sense of obligation and commitment, but it doesn’t guarantee that person’s success as a leader of the family business. Gaining knowledge, experience, wisdom How does a family member gain the knowledge, experience and wisdom to increase the odds of business success when he or she takes over? Consider the following approaches. 1. Study the fundamentals. For many, college is the first step in more serious learning and offers many business basics a young person needs to prepare for a leadership role. Learning how to write, understanding principles of accounting or studying marketing, psychology or leadership, combined with

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with other employees. But, being supervised for a while by a nonfamily member, even when the supervisor is bad, offers a multitude of actionable lessons for the returning generation. 4. Engage with peers. Finally, time spent off the farm, whether in college or at another workplace, offers the next generation the chance to develop a network of peers and relationships which will provide a window to view how their friends and acquaintances approach business. Business leadership can be a lonely endeavor. Having a solid network is an antidote to this loneliness later in life. While there is no cookiecutter recipe for family-business success, encouraging the next generation to study, work elsewhere, be supervised by nonfamily and develop a network of peers increases the chances the family business will stay together for another generation. Lance Woodbury is a DTN farm business advisor. This opinion column was originally published in Progressive Farmer on Dec. 12.

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technical topics like agronomy or animal science, gives them a solid foundation. Going on to graduate school to study business, finance or law can also be helpful to a career in business. 2. Work for a bigger business. As the family business grows, wouldn’t it be valuable to have a team member who has seen some of the issues it may soon face? Working for a business which has survived growing pains helps the family business anticipate what obstacles may come next. It also gives family members a chance to make – and learn from – their mistakes while on someone else’s dime. Plus, a bigger business usually has a robust professional-development program, which continues the learning process in a way many smaller family farms can’t afford. 3. Be supervised by a non-family member. When the next generation is working for a parent, they often get treated differently than a nonfamily employee. It’s harder for the family member to gain credibility

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NEWS BRIEFS EHV-1 test positive

Horse owners who reside or have recently competed in Nevada should be aware a horse at a recent event in Clark County, Nev. tested positive for equine herpes virus type one (EHV-1), a respiratory, neurologic disease. The infected horse was placed under quarantine. State law bars the exact location from being disclosed. “If you recently attended an event in Nevada, particularly in Clark County, monitor your horses for signs of illness including fever, decreased coordination, urine dribbling, limb weakness, lethargy or inability to stand,” Nevada Department of Agriculture Director J.J. Goicoechea said. “Contact a local veterinarian immediately if you notice symptoms.” Goicoechea recommends biosecurity practices as event season is underway and reminds horse owners to always monitor horses for signs of disease like fever or runny nose. Biosecurity means implementing practices to reduce chances of an infectious disease being transferred by people, animals, equipment or vehicles. EHV-1 and other diseases can be easily transferred on boots, coats, gloves and equipment. Some basic practices include never sharing equipment between horses and always wearing clean clothes when going from ill horses to others. Individuals should always start chores at healthy horses and end with sick or recovering horses, and they should avoid common areas such as hitching rails, wash racks, etc. during an outbreak.

Farming event planned Make plans to attend the 10th annual Farming Evolution event, held Feb. 21-22 in Holyoke, Colo. There will be a close look at fascinating information about the world of soil microbes and plants. Also on the topic list are wheat stem sawfly, grazing cover crops and much more. As always, there will be several producers sharing insights and experiences. Registration is due by Feb. 9 and is $50 for both days or $40 for one day. Fees increase by $10 after Feb. 9. Lunch, refreshments and handouts are included. For more information or to register, visit farmingevolutions.com.

Film debuted

A new year brings new opportunities for youth in agriculture, and the Northern International Livestock Exposition (NILE) Foundation is now accepting applications for scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year. For over 30 years, the NILE has awarded scholarships to deserving FFA and 4-H students who have been leaders in their respective programs, excelled in the classroom, participated in NILE events and are actively involved in their communities. Scholarships will be awarded and announced in April 2024. Similar to previous years, the NILE Scholarship Committee will be awarding five levels of scholarships – the High School One Time Scholarship, the Rolling Scholarship, the Secondary One Time Scholarship, the Shining Star, the NILE Legacy Award and the Needle In The Haystack. Scholarship applications and guidelines can be found at thenile.org/. Applications must be received no later than March 1. No hard copies will be accepted. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Park County Open Lands is hosting a free showing of “The Drift: An American Cattle Drive” on Jan. 20 at the Cody Theatre in Cody. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the film starts at 7 p.m. The event is open to the public, and those who attend will receive a free ticket, popcorn and a drink. “The Drift: An American Cattle Drive” is a documentary about Wyoming’s Green River Drift, a 100-mile cattle drive from the foothills of the Green River to the largest forest service grazing allotment in the U.S. For more than 100 years, this journey has been a way for local ranching families to raise Wyoming beef, but it hasn’t come without its challenges. From grizzly bears to blizzards and real estate development, this film reveals the gritty reality of ranching and what it takes to keep agriculture alive. Following the film, Chuck Walker of the Four C Ranch and Brian Duyck, a farmer at Beartooth Seed, will draw on similarities in agriculture between Park and Sublette counties and share their experiences with conservation easements during a panel discussion. In an effort to protect open space in Park County, individuals can also purchase raffle tickets for 25 pounds of locally-raised beef, donated by Tom and Jason Bales of Bales Ranch. Tickets are $20 apiece and are available online. Tickets can also be purchased at the show. For more information or to purchase a ticket, visit jhlandtrust.org/events/film-screening-the-drift.

USDA offers grants

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On Jan. 2, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is accepting grant applications for community-driven programs to help create high-wage jobs and new businesses in underserved rural communities. The Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) program encourages regional, innovation-driven approaches to economic development by funding job accelerator partnerships in low-income and underserved rural communities. The deadline to submit applications is 9:59 p.m. on April 1. Applications must be submitted through grants. gov. Potential applicants may submit a concept proposal for review by the agency to grants.gov no later than 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 1. The minimum award amount per grant is $500,000. The maximum award amount per grant is $2 million. For additional information, see page 43 of the Jan. 2 Federal Register or visit rd.usda.gov/.

Requests for ewe consignments to the Wyoming Wool Growers Association (WWGA) Second Annual Wyoming Select Bred Ewe Sale are now being accepted and are due to the WWGA Office by Jan. 15. Request to consign forms, rules and information can be obtained at wyowool.com or by contacting the office at 307-265-5250. The Wyoming Select Bred Ewe Sale will be held Feb. 24 in Gillette and offers high-quality bred ewes meeting some of the most rigorous standards of any sale in the country. WWGA plans to offer bred two-year-olds, running age and broken-mouth ewes, as well as open ewe lambs and yearlings. For more information, contact Alison Crane at alison@wywool.com or call 307-265-5250.

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USDA hosts listening session

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will host a series of listening sessions this winter. The agencies invite perspectives on the benefits and challenges of the rapidly increasing levels of clean energy being sited on agricultural lands and in rural communities. USDA and DOE seek direct feedback from a diverse set of stakeholders about what the agencies can do through their leadership, program guidance or research and information sharing to inform USDA and DOE programs and community engagement, guide development of resources addressing regional and local siting challenges and encourage positive clean energy siting outcomes to benefit farmers, rural Americans, the renewable energy industry and others. A listening session will be held for government permitting and policy representatives on Jan. 12 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., for agricultural producers on Jan. 16 from 8-9:30 a.m., for all stakeholders and members of the public on Jan. 16 from 12:30-2 p.m. and for rural electric co-ops and clean energy developers on Jan. 17 from 1-2:30 p.m.

Calving workshops set Nebraska Extension is hosting two hands-on calving workshops on Jan. 18 at 6 p.m. at the South Platte NRD Building in Sidney, Neb. and Jan. 19 at noon at the NCTA Livestock Teaching Center in Curtis, Neb. The workshops will be led by Nebraska Extension Specialists Dr. Becky Funk and Dr. Lindsay Waechter-Mead. Topics covered will include calving equipment and proper use, techniques for managing dystocia, when to call for help and hands-on demonstration and training using a life-size model cow and calf. Preparing for the calving season can help minimize calf loss and reduce stress on those caring for the cow herd.The cost to attend is $30. Students attend for free. To register for the Sidney workshop, call Aaron Berger at 308-235-3122 or e-mail aberger2@unl.edu. To register for the Curtis workshop, call Erin Laborie at 308-268-3105 or e-mail erin.laborie@unl.edu.

Wyoming Wool Growers Association Accepting Consignments For 2024 WY Select Bred Ewe Sale February 24, 2024 - Gillette, WY Requests for ewe consignments to the 2nd Annual WY Select Bred Ewe Sale are now being accepted and are due to the WWGA office by January 15, 2024. Request to consign forms, rules and information can be obtained at wyowool.com or by contacting our office at 307-265-5250. The WY Select Bred Ewe Sale offers high quality bred ewes that will meet some of the most rigorous standards of any sale in the country. We plan to offer bred two-year-olds, running age and broken-mouth ewes, as well as open ewe lambs and yearlings. For more information or questions, contact Alison Crane at alison@wywool.com or 307-265-5250. We hope to see you at the WY Select Bred Ewe Sale.

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ASI awards honorees The American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) will recognize sheep operations and industry professionals from across the country during their annual convention in Denver in February. The winners include Brent and Tracie Roeder of Montana, who will receive the Distinguished Producer Award; Larry Prager of Center of the Nation Wool in Belle Fourche, S.D. and Dr. Ron Lewis of Nebraska will receive the Peter Orwick Camptender Award; Nick Forrest of Ohio, who will receive the McClure Silver Ram Award; Kyle Farms of New York, who will receive the Industry Innovation Award and Lorrie Boyer of Colorado, who will receive the Shepherd’s Voice Award. The Roeders have contributed to the American sheep industry in countless ways during a lifetime of involvement. The couple forged their own path with an operation that spawned three companies – the Montana Sheep Company, Montana Wool Company and Montana Lamb Company. “This award is a testament to the character of the American sheep industry, in particular the Montana Wool Growers, Targhee breeders and Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers,” the Roeders said. “Every step of the way from our youth to the present, we have had tremendous mentorship through 4-H and FFA, fellow producers and Extension professionals. Any success we’ve enjoyed has been because someone took the time to listen and advise us. Folks always helped.”

SLIB meeting scheduled

A special meeting of the State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB) will be held Jan. 8 at 8:30 a.m. to consider an emergency Mineral Royalty Grant funding application for the town of Wheatland. The meeting will convene via web conference and is open to the public. Individuals who have business before the board or wish to provide comment on any matter at the meeting can register for the meeting at lands.wyo.gov. Additionally, the meeting will be livestreamed for the public to view. For current and updated SLIB meeting information, including the meeting agenda and board matter, visit lands.wyo.gov.

NALF elects directors The North American Limousin Foundation (NALF) elected new members and officers for its board of directors during the annual meeting held in Oklahoma City Jan. 1. Those newly elected to serve the foundation for threeyear terms are Matt Spangler of Nebraska; Trent Coleman of Charlo, Mont. and Brian Duplaga of Grafton, Ohio. Austin Hager of Karlsruhe, N.D. was selected to serve as NALF president. Bruce Lawrence of Anton, Texas will serve on the board as ex-officio. Joey Freund of Elizabeth, Colo. was chosen to serve as vice president. The remaining executive committee consists of Ronn Cunningham of Rose, Okla. as secretary; Lance Sennett of Waynetown, Ind., serving as treasurer and Jerry Wulf of Morris, Minn. as member-at-large. The additional breeders on the board of directors include Troy Gulotta of Independence, La.; Bart Mitchell of Wauzeka, Wis.; Jay Wilder of Snook, Texas; Kevin Ochsner of Kersey, Colo.; Rob Brawner of Wood Lake, Neb.; George Hubbard of Miami, Okla. and Mark Haden of Rogersville, Mo. NALF would also like to thank the two retiring board members for their service. The retiring members are Wade Beckman of Roberts, Idaho and Randy Corns of Altoona, Kan.

Crop seminar set University of Wyoming Extension will offer a seminar on alkaline soil management Feb. 14-15 in Cody. Virtual attendance options are also available. The event is designed for commercial crop producers, crop consultants, crop advisors and ag service field personnel. The goal is to help Wyoming producers deal with alkaline soils, whether they grow forage crops, row crops, niche commodities or vegetables. Topics to be discussed include soil sampling and testing, drain tiles, fertilizer interactions in alkaline soils, micronutrients and sulfur, the Albrecht system of soil fertility and more. Certified crop advisors are eligible to earn 14 continuing education units for attending the event. In-person attendance at the Holiday Inn in Cody costs $120. Virtual attendance costs $50. For remote attendees in the southeastern corner of the state, the James C. Hageman Sustainable Agriculture and Research Center near Lingle is hosting a watch party. The cost of attendance is $25. On both days, seminar sessions begin at 8 a.m. and conclude at 5 p.m. For those attending in person in Cody, lunch is provided. To register for the event, visit bit.ly/Farming7pH. For more information, contact Jeremiah Vardiman at jvardima@uwyo.edu or call 307-620-5118.

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ECONOMY continued from page 1 dominated Wyoming’s agricultural production values. In 2021, beef cattle ranching accounted for $1.031 billion in direct output, nearly 60 percent of total direct output from agricultural industries. Livestock production Overall, livestock production accounted for 77 percent of Wyoming’s direct economic output from agricultural industries and crop production made up the remaining 23 percent. In total, agricultural production contributed $1.712 billion to the state’s economy in direct farm-gate sales. Coupal and Nagler also quantified the economic impact of the dollars spent and re-spent in local communities as a result of farm-gate sales. In 2021, for every dollar generated by agricultural production, local purchases supporting agricultural businesses generated an additional 28 cents. Local spend-

ing by agricultural industry and ag supply-chain workers generated an additional 20 cents. In total, business-to-business ag supply chain purchases, such as feed and fencing, contributed an additional $476 million to the state’s economy. Household spending of agricultural industry labor income in local restaurants, retail stores and other establishments added another $338 million. “This report from Coupal and Nagler clearly shows the importance of agriculture to the economy of Wyoming and the vibrancy of rural economies anchored by our ranching families,” states Barbara Rasco, former dean of the UW College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources. Brooke Ortel is a writer and editor for UW Extension. This article was originally published by UW on Dec. 28.

Applications accepted The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative are accepting applications for new members to serve on agricultural trade advisory committees. Members of the Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee provide advice to the administration on the implementation and enforcement of existing U.S. trade agreements, negotiation of new agreements and other trade policy matters. Members of the six Agricultural Technical Advisory Committees provide technical advice and recommendations on international trade issues affecting specific agricultural commodity sectors. Applicants must have expertise in U.S. agriculture and experience in international trade to be considered for committee membership. Committee members serve four-year terms and represent a cross section of U.S. food and agricultural stakeholders. Committee members must be U.S. citizens, qualify for a security clearance and be willing to serve without compensation for time, travel or expenses. The committees hold frequent video or teleconference calls and generally meet in Washington, D.C. twice a year. Applications are available at fas.usda.gov/tradeadvisory-committees-applying-membership and must be received by 3 p.m. on Jan. 31. Any applications received after the deadline will be considered for future appointments, as appropriate.

Farmer sentiment stable The latest report from the Purdue University CME Group Ag Economy Barometer indicates U.S. farmers’ inflation expectations have subsided, while overall producer sentiment changed little. The December barometer recorded a reading of 114, just one point lower than in November. Both subindices of the barometer – the Index of Current Conditions and the Index of Future Expectations – mirrored this slight decline, settling one point below their respective November figures at 112 and 115. Notably, farmers’ inflation expectations for the upcoming year were markedly lower than those reported a year ago for 2023. This month’s Ag Economy Barometer survey was conducted from Dec. 4-8. Farmers reported another improvement in their farms’ financial performance during the month of December. The Farm Financial Performance Index saw a two-point increase compared to the previous month, marking a continued positive trend. Since late summer, the index has climbed 11 points, and at year-end it was 21 points above the low point for 2023, which occurred in May. Farmers concerned about the risk of lower prices for crops and livestock increased from 16 percent of respondents in January to 26 percent by December. Number three on the list of concerns for the upcoming year was rising interest rates, chosen by 24 percent of farmers in December’s survey. Producers’ inflation expectations moderated, with 70 percent expecting inflation in 2024 to be less than four percent. By comparison, 50 percent of producers anticipated an inflation rate of six percent or higher a year ago. When asked about interest rates, 34 percent of respondents said they anticipate rates declining in 2024, while 22 percent expect no change in interest rates in the upcoming year.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2024 - FEEDER/CALF SPECIAL

FEEDERS Buckhaults Cow Co. 333 Blk Strs, 725-825#, Weaned a long time, Bunk Broke, Grower Ration, Branding & Weaning Shots Shane Kier/Garrett Kelleher 105 Blk few Red Strs & Hfrs, 700-750#, Weaned 45 days, Bunk Broke, Been on Hay, Branding & Precond Shots Ochsner Roth Cattle Co. 45 Hereford/Angus Strs & Hfrs, 800-900#, Weaned since Oct. 1st, Bunk Broke, Grower Ration, 3 Rounds of Shots Arrow Crown Cattle Co. 18 Blk/Rd Strs & Hfrs, 775-925#, Heifers are Guaranteed Open, Complete Vac. Program, Coming off grass Ridgeline Ranch 12 Hereford Strs & Hfrs, 775-930#, Heifers are Guaranteed Open, Complete Vac. Program, Coming off grass Jon & Molly Keil/Muleshoe Ranch 6 Blk Angus Hfrs, 850-900#, PTO @ ranch, Complete Vac. Program, Coming off grass WEANED CALVES L D Ranch 400 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 500-750#, Weaned 90 days, Running Out, 3 Rounds of Modified Live Vac. Program, Home Raised, High Elevation Amy & Brandon Miller 225 Red/Blk Hfrs, 575#, Weaned for 90+ days, Bunk Broke, Grower Ration, Branding, Precond & Weaning Shots Jason & Heather Loomis 180 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 525-650#, Weaned a long time, Bunk Broke, 3 Rounds of Shots Smokey Rasmussen/Alan Harrison 107 Blk Angus Strs & Hfrs, 625-650#, Weaned long time, Bunk Broke, Complete Vac, Producer All Natural Bell-Otte Cattle 100 Blk/Bwf few Rwf Strs & Hfrs, 530-550#, Weaned 60 days, Bunk Broke, Grower Ration Branding & Precond Shots John Hubenka 100 Mx Strs, 450-600#, Weaned 100 days, Running Out, Bunk Broke, Grower Ration, Branding & Precond Shots Hardy Von Forell 90 Red Strs, 600-700#, Weaned 90 days, Running out, Bunk Broke, Started on Silage, Branding, Precond & Booster Shots Ritschard Cattle Co. 90 Blk few Red/Rwf/Char-x Strs & Hfrs, 400-500#, Weaned on Oct. 31, Bunk Broke, Birth, Branding & Precond Shots Adam Percival 90 Blk/Rd Strs & Hfrs, 500-700#, Weaned since Nov. 15, Bunk Broke, Branding & Precond Shots Hovendick Cattle 75 Mx Hfrs, 600#, Weaned on Oct. 1, Hay Fed, Branding Shots, Replacement Quality Kelly & Amy Artery 80 Blk/Bwf Hfrs, 550#, Weaned 90 days, Bunk Broke, Branding, Precond & Booster Shots Rothschild Ranch & Eight Ranch 70 Blk Strs, 550-600#, Weaned, for 60 days, Running out on Hay Meadows, Branding, Precond & Booster Shots McNees Livestock LLC 60 Blk/Bwf/Red/Rwf Strs, 500-700#, Weaned 60+ days, Bunk broke, Ground Hay & Lick Tubs, Branding & Precond Shots Jerry & Sherma Cundall 38 Rwf Strs & Hfrs, 600#, Weaned 30 days, Running out, Hay Fed, Branding & Precond Shots Morris Hochstedler 35 Blk/Bwf few Red Strs & Hfrs, 550-650#, Weaned a long time, Bunk Broke, Branding & Weaning Shots Dennis Laws 30 Mostly Red few Blk (1-2 Char) ½ Akausha Strs & Hfrs, 400-450#, Weaned 30 days, Branding & Precond Shots Brodie Livestock 30 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 600#, Weaned 60+ days, Hay Fed, Branding & Weaning Shots, Heifers are Replacement Quality Higgins, Serviss & White 29 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 525-575#, Weaned 30 days, Bunk Broke, Branding & Weaning Shots, High Elevation Dr. Brent Kaufman 24 Blk/Bwf Strs, 550-650#, Weaned 90 days, Hay Fed, 3 Rounds of Shots Arlin & Sharon Torkelson 23 Blk Strs, 600#, Weaned since Nov. 25th, Bunk Broke, Branding & Weaning Shots Fred & Clara Wilson 20 Blk Hfrs, 675#, Weaned 75+ days, Bunk Broke, Grower Ration, Branding & Weaning Shots, Replacement Quality Jim Snow 16 Blk Angus Strs & Hfrs, 625-650#, Weaned a long time, Bunk Broke, Complete Vac. Program, Producer All Natural Cullen Ranch 15 Mx Strs, 550#, Weaned since Oct. 25, Bunk Broke, Branding & Precond Shots Dusty Abraham 12 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 600#, Weaned since Oct. 1, Running Out on Pasture, Hay Fed, Branding Shots: Pyramid 5 + Presponse PRE-COND. CALVES Barbara & Harry Epler Trust 75 Mostly Blk Strs & Hfrs, 500-550#, Branding & Precond Shots

FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2024 ~ ALL CLASSES MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 2024 - BRED COW SPECIAL COMPLETE OR PARITAL DISPERSALS

Travis & Shelly Rodewald 55 Blk Angus few Bwf Cows, Partial Dispersal of 2’s Coming 3’s, Bred to Registered Low Birth Weight Hague and ZumBrunnen Blk Angus Bulls, CF: March 1 for 45 days, Pre-breeding Shots: Triangle 10 HB, 7-way, Shots this Fall; Poured, Home Raised, One Iron with age brands ****65 Blk Angus few Red Angus Cows, Partial Dispersal, Running Ages, Bred to Registered Hague & G bar H Blk Angus Bulls, CF: April 30 for 75 days, Shots this Fall: Vira Shield 6+VL 5 HB, Poured w/Clean-up II BRED HEIFERS Sewell Ranching LLC 94 Blk few Bwf/Rd Hfrs, 960#, AI’d Bred to Spring Cove Compound 12 E (with a -2.7 BW EPD…Top 2% of Angus Breed), AI’d on June 23rd for CF: April 1, Shots: Pre-Guard 10, Injectable Wormer, Poured w/Clean-up II ****69 Blk few Bwf/Rd Hfrs, 960#, Bred to Blk Angus Bulls, CF: April 15th, Shots: Pre-Guard 10, Injectable Wormer, Poured w/Clean-up II BRED COWS Falls Ranch 175 Fancy Blk Cows, Running Ages, Bred to Vermilion Angus or TD Angus Blk Angus Bulls, CF: Young Cows: April 15 for 60 days// Older Cows: CF: March 15 for 60 days, Complete Vac. Program, Home Raised Chadron Coffield 60 85% Blk / 15% Red/X-bred Cows, Mx Ages, Bred to High Altitude SimAngus Bulls, CF: Feb/March, Poured with Ivermec, Coming off grass Trevor Douglas/Double D Cattle 35 Blk Cows, 3 yr olds to ST, Bred to McClun Hereford Bull or Blk Bull, CF: March 15th David Johnson/AJ Bar Ranch 17 Blk Cows, 8-11 yr olds, Bred to Ochsner-Roth Blk Bulls, CF: Feb. 25, Home Raised, Complete Vac. Program, NO Shots this Fall BRED COWS Flying H Ranch 130 Mx Cows, Mx Ages, Bred to Blk Bulls, CF: March 10 TTT Ranch 85 Blk Cows, 2-6 years few SS, Bred to Blk Angus Bulls, CF: April 1, Shots this Fall, Poured Barnette Family Trust 25 Blk/Bwf Cows, Mx Ages, Bred to: Blk Cows to Hereford Bulls, Bwf Cows to Charolais Bulls, CF: May 1st for 60 days Kelly Artery 15 Blk/Bwf Cows, Mx Ages, Bred to Blk/Hereford Bulls, CF: March 15, Shots: Cattle Master 4, Staybred, Ivermax Pour On Jon & Molly Keil/Muleshoe Ranch 14 Blk Cows, 1050-1350#, Mx Ages, Bred to Lucky or MR Angus Blk Angus Bulls, CF: Mx, Shots on Oct. 21st: Cattlemaster, Staybred, Valbazen, Poured w/Clean-up, First Shot of Scour Guard Mike & Valorie Heatherly 10 Blk Angus/Char Cows, 1300#, Blk Cows Bred to MR Angus and Bowman Blk Bulls, Charolais Cows Bred to Raile Charolais Bulls, CF: April/May, Shots: Vira Shield 6+VL5, Scourguard, Poured w/Dectomax at Preg Check Matt Parlip 6 Rwf/Blk Cows & Hfrs, 5 yr olds, Bred to K2 Red Angus Bulls or Weaver Blk Angus Bulls, CF: March/April, Shots: ScourGuard, Poured with Clean-up James & Marquita McNees 3 Blk/Hereford Cows, Bred to Blk Bulls, CF: May SALE RESULTS -FEEDER SPECIAL SALE RESULTS -FEEDER SPECIAL WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3 - 2718 HD WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3 - 2718 HD John Vetere 10 Blk Strs 628 270.00C Greg DesEnfants 20 Blk Str Cf 712 253.50C John Vetere 19 Blk Strs 784 233.50C Doug DesEnfants 42 Blk Str Cf 716 250.00C Albert Prado 13 Blk/Red Strs 754 227.00C Grant Weaver 14 Blk Str Cf 730 250.00C John Vetere 14 Mxd Strs 757 230.50C Eldon Ackerman 50 Blk Str Cf 802 238.50C Albert Prado 10 Blk Hfrs 691 218.00C Double H Cattle 17 Blk/Red Str Cf 700 260.00C Stuntz Valley Ranch 26 Blk Hfrs 686 220.00C Lightening Creek 17 Blk Hfr Cf 464 314.00C C3 Land & L/S 8 Blk Str Cf 365 397.50C Yust Cattle Co 35 Blk Hfr Cf 462 301.00C Powd Boles 17 Blk Str Cf 401 367.50C Degering Livestock 11 Blk Hfr Cf 470 297.00C Yust Cattle Co 10 Blk Str Cf 457 349.00C SS Ranch Co 23 Blk Hfr Cf 473 295.00C C3 Land & L/S 21 Blk Str Cf 460 345.00C Lightening Creek 24 Blk Hfr Cf 504 292.00C Steers Ranch 3 Blk Str Cf 438 344.00C TJ Hollingsworth 31 Blk Hfr Cf 522 290.00C Ron Flakus 16 Blk Str Cf 486 335.00C Mark Swanson 15 Blk Hfr Cf 516 289.00C Yust Cattle Co 23 Blk Str Cf 491 327.00C Scott Ranches 26 Blk Hfr Cf 536 285.00C Lightening Creek 10 Blk Str Cf 481 325.00C Brett Woods 24 Blk Hfr Cf 528 281.00C Lightening Creek 31 Blk Str Cf 533 322.00C Yust Cattle Co 25 Blk Hfr Cf 541 276.00C Scott Ranches 22 Blk Str Cf 534 321.00C Greg DesEnfants 78 Blk Hfr Cf 577 270.50C Powd Boles 35 Blk Str Cf 499 319.00C Doug DesEnfants 22 Blk Hfr Cf 569 267.00C Brett Woods 4 Blk Str Cf 522 317.50C Eldon Ackerman 30 Blk Hfr Cf 548 260.50C Hillside Rogue 52 Blk Str Cf 556 313.50C Cody Waite 15 Blk Hfr Cf 601 256.00C Jim Licking 8 Blk Str Cf 530 311.00C Double H Cattle 20 Blk Hfr Cf 636 241.00C Mark Swanson 16 Blk Str Cf 552 307.00C Greg DesEnfants 15 Blk Hfr Cf 661 237.50C C3 Land & L/S 23 Blk Str Cf 544 302.00C Ron Flakus 25 Blk Str Cf 575 300.00C John Vetere 29 Blk Str Cf 613 287.00C Powd Boles 18 Blk Str Cf 597 286.00C for Sale Updates, Results and News Powd Boles 11 Blk Str Cf 579 283.00C Greg DesEnfants 54 Blk Str Cf 647 280.00C Mark Swanson 32 Blk Str Cf 637 277.00C Cody Waite 14 Blk Str Cf 626 275.00C Hillside Rogue 44 Blk Str Cf 659 274.00C Doug DesEnfants 42 Blk Str Cf 640 271.50C Nellie Barney 12 Blk Str Cf 696 267.50C Eldon Ackerman 67 Blk Str Cf 699 265.00C

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SHEEP continued from page 1 know because feed inputs are so expensive, we have to tailor flock nutrition appropriately to keep these costs in line,” he stated. Caloric requirement considerations Stewart noted environmental and operation-specific challenges can make it hard to create a precision nutritional management plan, especially for range flocks. However, in an effort to understand caloric requirements of ewes across different flocks, he encouraged producers to think about their own dietary requirements and exercise regimes. “We can compare a ‘housed’ flock to someone who works an office job and a range flock to those of you who don’t pay a herder on your operation,” he remarked. “The difference in the caloric expenditure of a housed animal versus an animal out on winter range is the grazing ani-

mal has to travel and expend energy to eat.” “The muscular work required for the animal to travel over the country comes at a cost,” he continued. “I know many of us are aware of this, but sometimes we fail to think about how different nutritional requirements are in different environments.” Another consideration for caloric requirements is type and size of sheep. According to Stewart, body size significantly contributes to daily intake. He also pointed out time of year and stage of production is critical for determining caloric requirements and daily intake. “I want to draw everyone’s attention to a ewe’s maintenance requirement, which is about 13 weeks a year, give or take three or four weeks on either side,” he said. “This is when dry matter intake is the lowest it will ever be, and con-

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“We know our sheep require certain nutrients throughout the calendar year but we also know because feed inputs are so expensive, we have to tailor flock nutrition appropriately to keep these costs in line.” – Dr. Whit Stewart, University of Wyoming Extension sequently, total digestible nutrients and crude protein (CP) are much cheaper.” “During maintenance and other periods where ewes don’t have such high requirements, there are monetary savings that need to be realized,” he added. Flushing and pre-breeding Although many producers are familiar with flushing, Stewart noted the biological response from ewes has become better understood in the past decade. In fact, Stewart shared the effective increase of energy, glucose and other hormones in response to flushing is much quicker than previously believed. “It is really pretty quick – two to six days,” he stated. “Most of us are flushing our

ewes for 17 to 30 days.” He continued, “I am not going to be prescriptive in the exact amount of time, but what I will say is it doesn’t take long to see an ovulatory response depending on where the ewe is in her estrous cycle.” With this, Stewart also pointed out it is still critical to flush ewes within the first 45 days of gestation and not to be too hasty when pulling feed. “Make sure to maintain a decent level of nutrition after flushing,” he said. “This is really important because if producers pull feed too quickly, they can go backwards in terms of early recognition of pregnancy and fetal development.” Post-breeding deliberations As ewes move into early gestation following conception, producers will need to keep the animal’s changing requirements in mind. “I know many producers are aware of the increase in a ewe’s CP requirements throughout her different stages of production, and we all do our best to try to meet

Fall convention – University of Wyoming Extension Sheep Specialist Dr. Whit Stewart provided a presentation on ewe nutrition during the West Central States Wool Growers Convention in Boise, Idaho this fall. WYLR photo

those needs. But, I want to talk about the management implications of not having enough energy,” Stewart stated. “A higher level of fetal weight constricts space in the rumen, which creates some challenges as we move into late gestation,” he further explained. “As rumen volume constricts, the ability of the ewe to consume enough feed – especially if it is lowquality feed – is limited.” Stewart noted this can result in pregnancy toxemia and hypoglycemia. Therefore, to keep the amount of ewes who experience these health issues to a minimum, producers should be attentive to predisposing factors, which include overconditioning and tooth and

mouth issues. Another dietary consideration for ewes in late gestation, according to Stewart, is mineral intake. “Minerals are so important because as we move into late gestation, the more minerals we feed, the more minerals are shuttled to the fetus – both across the placenta and accumulated in colostrum,” Steward concluded. “Minerals are involved in a lot of biological processes that we might not traditionally acknowledge as important, and making sure we feed enough of them is critical.” Hannah Bugas is the managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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January 4 – 120 Head • First Sale Back! BULLS Russell Land & Livestock - Basin 1 Blk Bull, 2160#......................$10700 Caines Land & Livestock - Hyattville 1 Blk Bull, 1875#......................$10700 Apanashk, Kanton - Powell 1 Hrfd Bull, 1690#......................$9850 McIntosh, Ruth - Burlington 1 CharX Bull, 1780# ..................$9550 COWS Doyle Ranch Inc. - Hyattville 1 Hrfd Cow, 1345#.....................$8850 2 Hfrd Cows, avg. 1438# ..........$8450 2 Hfrd Cows, avg. 1380# ..........$8400 3 Hrfd Cows, avg. 1277# ..........$8350 Caines Land & Livestock - Hyattville 1 Blk Cow, 1190#.......................$8800 1 Blk Cow, 1465# ......................$8750

2 Blk Cows, avg. 1355# ............$8200 Herman Livestock LLC - Hyattville 1 BWF Cow, 1260# ...................$8550 1 CharX Cow, 1410# .................$8450 Harris, Nick - Kinnear 1 Blk Cow, 1495# ......................$8550 1 Blk Cow, 1310# ......................$8500 1 BWF Cow, 1340# ...................$8450 2 BWF Cows, avg. 1215# .........$8400 Bockman, Steven - Greybull 1 Blk Cow, 1335# ......................$8500 Fantaskey, Matthew - Worland 1 Red Cow, 1595#.....................$8500 2 Red Cows, avg. 1250#...........$8500 Redland, Mark - Ten Sleep 1 Blk Cow, 1385# ......................$8200 Russell Land & Livestock - Basin 1 Blk Cow, 1410# ......................$8100

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Doug Crouse – 150 mixed black, 575-675#, two rounds of shots, weaned November, running out. Russatt Ranch – 70 mixed black, 450-550#, two rounds of shots, weaned October. Mike Riley – 90 red steers, 850-950#, weaned October. TD & Sons – 170 black steers, 550-700#, two rounds of shots, weaned October. Black Tooth Ranch – 84 mixed BWF, 550-650#, knife cut, two rounds of shots, weaned Nov. 15. Leroy Shumway – 20 mixed black, mostly steers, 375-500#. Stulc Farms – 47 mixed black/BWF, 500-550#, two rounds of shots, poured, weaned Nov. 18. Axtell Ranch – 75 steers, mostly black, 470-550#, 70 heifers, mostly black, 450-500#, two rounds of shots, weaned 3.5 months. Mark Hoyt – 60 black heifers, 550#, 9 black steers, 800#, two rounds of shots, weaned Oct. 1. Peter Davidson – 11 black steers, 700-750#, three rounds of shots, no implants, weaned Oct. 1. 91 Ranch – 4 black and red steers. 557#, shots at branding, weaned Nov. 17.

As you may have heard we had a fire at the Barn on Dec. 18. Thanks to the quick response of the local Worland Fire Department, the structure of the barn is sound! We are back to our regularly scheduled sales and excited to see you on Jan. 15 for our Feeder Special! Please note we are still under construction but we are open and accepting cattle for all posted sales! Danny Vigil • Owner and Northern Livestock Represenative Layne Weber • Field Rep & Auctioneer • (307) 331-2222

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near Spotted Horse in 1983 and participated part time in the operation while still working off site. Then, he bought the horse camp property before retiring in 1991 to ranch full time,” Mealor stated. “Don and his wife Kathy spent their winters in Arizona, but to maintain a presence at the ranch, they hired Lindsay (Wood) Taylor to provide ranch labor and assistance.” Shortly after, Taylor took a leap of faith and resigned from her position with the UW Extension Office to expand her herd, which she began two years earlier, to take a full-time position at the ranch. Taylor later married Dan Wood in 2011, and in 2013, the Spellmans and the Woods joined forces to establish S&W Livestock, LLC. “The families have come together to form and grow the operation and are well-respected community members who are actively engaged in their community,” Mealor added. “The S&W Livestock story is very interesting because it is a family-type operation comprised of different families willing to develop a strong partnership to benefit their

operations and the land they steward for themselves and the greater good. It is a story of innovation, experimentation, trust and good old-fashioned hard work.” Stewardship practices According to Mealor, S&W Livestock, LLC participates in educational events and programs focusing on soil health, rangeland monitoring, invasive weed management and alternative forage systems. “They acquired grant funding to evaluate multiple methods for managing bulbous bluegrass and were early adopters battling the spread of ventenata in Campbell County,” Mealor described. “They have experimented with cover crop mixes for soil health and shoulder-season forages, evaluated deep-pot tree plantings to restore riparian areas and partnered with UW on a native plant initiative.” S&W Livestock, LLC has had a long history of working with the Gillette Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) on projects to improve their land and have invested in water development projects over the years, which has led to more than 33 miles of water pipelines connecting

Focusing on development – S&W Livestock, LLC raises and sells high-quality bred two- and three-year-old cows to expand their operations outside of the traditional cow/calf enterprise. Courtesy photo

Applicator program offered For Wyoming pesticide applicators seeking to recertify their commercial application license or apply for their first commercial license, the University of Wyoming (UW) Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program will offer educational programming at the Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center in Casper Jan. 16-18. Commercial pesticide applicator licenses are required for anyone who applies or supervises the application of pesticides on property other than their own, for contract or hire. The Wyoming Department of Agriculture has confirmed the program will provide up to 24 commercial applicator continuing education credits for licensed commercial applicators. Certified crop advisors will also be eligible for continuing education units. Registration for the recertification program can be completed at bit.ly/pest-recert-2024 and costs $125 per person. To view the full agenda, visit bit.ly/pestrecert-24-agenda. A separate track of educational sessions is available for those seeking their commercial applicator license for the first time. While completion of the program is not required to obtain a license, new applicators are strongly encouraged to attend. Registration for the new applicator program can be completed at bit.ly/pest-new-2024 and costs $125 per person. To view the full agenda, visit bit.ly/pestnew-24-agenda. To learn more, visit uwyoextension.org/psep.

seven wells to 46 livestock watering tanks. Mealor also mentioned, “Along with water developments, S&W Livestock, LLC has made significant enhancements to improve livestock distribution and flexibility, largely in the form of 36-plus miles of wildlife-friendly electric fencing which divides their grazing lands into more than 50 pastures. NRCS District Conservationist Tim Kellogg has been working with the ranch since 2006 on numerous projects, including the local sage grouse project and extending existing pipelines to improve the overall range health of the ranch. “We are currently working with them on an annual invasive grass control, cover crops and fence replacement program for improved big game movement,” Kellogg mentioned. “They now have over 52 permeant pastures they further divide with temporary electric fencing.” He added, “With Lindsay’s background in animal science, they made several changes to their herd and how they handled their livestock. The biggest changes affecting the natural resources of the ranch were reducing the average size of their cattle, moving their calving dates to late spring and developing an intensive grazing system.” S&W Livestock, LLC is committed to stewardship and sustainability through its work and partnership with many different conservation organizations. Being early adopters of regenerative grazing approaches, they have always been ahead of the curve and continue demonstrating their management techniques can build soil, sequester carbon, reduce

water runoff and create ecosystems more resilient to drought. “S&W Livestock, LLC has shown a commitment to conservation in three pri-

mary ways – habitat management, animal welfare and husbandry and environmental sustainability,” stated Audubon Rockies Conservation Ranching Director

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

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2. Find a way to increase productivity. There are always ways to improve efficiencies, increase yields and get more out of each blade of grass and every cow in our care. Identify areas where improvements can be made and follow through. Let’s accomplish more with less in 2024! 3. Spend more time with family. At the end of our lives, it’s not our jobs that matter, but the people we get to enjoy each day with. Carve out more time for loved ones. Make memories together as a family. Don’t get so busy with the hustle and bustle of ranch life that you forget who and what really matters. And, the great thing about working in agriculture is we often get to do it alongside our families. Memories can be made outside – in the barn, out in the pasture, in the combine – just as easily as they can be made on a beach or a cruise.

BY AMANDA RADKE

Eight Ways to Sharpen the Family Ag Business in 2024 Resolutions – nearly onehalf of Americans make goals for the new year, but very few actually stick to them. As we welcome 2024, let’s make it our goal to follow through on our resolutions. To accomplish this, we must first set our resolutions. Then, we must determine ways to realistically follow through with these goals. 1. Prioritize projects and actually finish them. My husband Tyler and I were talking about improvements to the ranch we want to make in the upcoming year. After Tyler rattled off a list of a dozen projects he wanted to accomplish, I told him we

needed to make a list and prioritize. Which ones should we tackle in the first quarter? In the next six months? The next year? The next five years? The next 10? How much money will each project take, and which projects are in the budget to finish sooner rather than later? Which should be put off until a later date? Now that we’ve finalized what we can realistically accomplish in the next 12 months, it’s time to put the plan into action and actually get these plans completed so we can move down the list to loftier goals in upcoming years.

4. Make better financial decisions. Save. Invest. Reduce expenses. Adjust family standard of living. Make frugal choices, but spend where it counts. Invest in assets to move the needle. Be aggressive in those investments where and when you can. Whether you’re in agriculture or not, this is a common resolution for many each year. This year, stick to your guns, and by 2025, your bank account will reflect these new habits. 5. Focus on healthy living. The average age of the American rancher is 58 and climbing. As we age, more health problems tend to creep up. Take care of your health by making wise dietary decisions. Focus on quality protein and fats. Skip the sugary drinks and snacks to avoid the afternoon lull. Prioritize sleep and pencil in rest as needed. Your body and mind will thank you, and your kids, grandkids and great-grandkids will love having you

KEN HAAS ANGUS 43rd Annual Right Combination Bull Sale

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

1:00 PM (MST) • Ranch LaGrange, Wyoming Featuring 98 Yearling Angus Bulls (73 Calving Ease), 2 Sim Angus Growth Bulls and 5 Elite Heifers TOP ANGUS SIRES:

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around for decades to come. 6. Network more. Attend the cattlemen’s meeting you’re always too busy to make time for. Set up a regular coffee date with neighbors. Make it a habit to engage with customers more often. Reconnect with old acquaintances. We are the sum of the people we spend the most time with, so network with people who make you better and enrich your life. It’s worth taking the time to do so. 7. Learn something new. My dad received a drone for Christmas, and he has high hopes he’ll be able to check fences, water tanks and calving cows from the comfort of the house. But first, he has to figure out how to fly the thing. Learn something new in the upcoming year. This could be finally mastering social media, improving mechanical skills to cut down on the costs of equipment breakdowns or investing in genomic testing and using the results to make better keeping

and culling decisions. The sky is the limit, and there is plenty to learn with so many advancements in agricultural technologies. 8. Schedule more office time. Whether it’s a family business meeting, filing paperwork, tracking inputs and outputs, organizing records or updating the will and estate plan, dedicate more time in the office to manage your business. Making this a priority will help with tax preparation, daily decision-making in the business, long-term sustainability of the ranch and keeping all family members on the same page. I’ve listed my top eight areas any family ag enterprise could focus on in the upcoming year, but I would love to hear your additions to the list, as well. E-mail me at amanda. radke@live.com. Amanda Radke is a rancher, author, motivational speaker and podcast host. For more from Radke, visit amandaradke.com.

Byproduct values lower Over the last two months, byproduct values for steers, cows and hogs have been trending generally lower, according to the Livestock Marketing Information Center (LMIC). The steer hide and offal value started off 2023 around $14 per hundredweight (cwt) and moved below $13 per cwt by the end of June. In July, the steer hide and offal value began to trend higher, reaching about $13.70 per cwt by late-September. LMIC says the value has moderated lower over the last two months. During the second week of December, steer hide and offal value was $11.89 per cwt, down $2.43 per cwt or 17 percent from the same week last year. According to LMIC, cow byproduct value during 2023 tracked below 2022 levels, except for a few weeks in April and May. The highest value for the year was $13.94 per cwt in mid-October. Since then, the cow byproduct value has moved lower. During the second week of December, cow byproduct value was $12.54 per cwt, a decrease of $1.40 per cwt or 11 percent over the last two months. Hog byproduct value remained relatively flat from April through September, with values ranging from $5.15 to $5.38 per cwt, averaging $5.26 per cwt. During October, the hog byproduct value increased from $5.20 per cwt at the start of the month to $5.37 per cwt by the end of the month. The hog byproduct value continued to move higher during November and by the end of the month, the value had reached $5.54 per cwt, which LMIC says is the highest value since late January. Over the last three weeks, however, the hog byproduct value has fallen 25 cents per cwt, down 4.5 percent.

USDA accepting applications The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is hiring 40 climate change fellows to help with the record numbers of applications from farmers, ranchers and rural small businesses seeking funding for clean energy projects under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). The new positions are being funded by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the nation’s largest-ever investment in combatting the climate crisis. The positions are part of the USDA Climate Change Fellows Program, which hires new staff with a range of skills to carry out USDA’s activities to address climate change and find solutions to agricultural challenges, enhance economic growth and create new streams of income for farmers, ranchers and producers. Three of the new positions will report to USDA Rural Development’s national office. To apply, visit usajobs.gov/ job/767609400. Two fellows each will be based in Illinois, Iowa, Michigan and Minnesota. One fellow each will be based in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware/Maryland, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Jersey, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming and Puerto Rico. To apply for these positions, visit usajobs.gov/ job/767612300. The application deadline is Jan. 8.

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USDA continued from page 1 farms produce, how much they profit and their participation in federal agricultural programs. The two-part report, co-authored by Christine Whitt and Katherine Lim, research agricultural economists in the Farm Economy Branch of the Rural Economic Division at USDA’s ERS, also provides information on household wellbeing for farm families. Data for the 2023 report comes from the 2022 Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS), a unique annual survey of farm and ranch operations conducted by ERS and the National Agricultural Statistics Service. U.S. farm statistics A farm classification system, “farm typology,” was updated in 2013 by ERS and was utilized to gather and analyze data from the research study. “The ERS categorizes farms into groups with some common characteristics, and the classifications were based on each farm’s annual revenue, the main occupation of the farm’s principal operator and ownership,” Lacy addresses. The term “family farm” has a broad definition, and farm typology has been developed, defining a farm as any place which sold or would have sold at least $1,000 worth of farm products in a given year. “Most of the analysis in our report is based on a total sample of approximately 19,100 farms from the 2022 ARMS,” she notes. “In total, family farms accounted for about 97 percent of total farms and 90 percent of total production in 2022,

while nonfamily farms accounted for the remaining three percent.” To further detail U.S. farms, ERS has identified four different categories – small family farms, midsize family farms, largescale family farms and nonfamily farms. “We had to condense farm typology for this project, so we broke down small family farms into four different typology groups – retirement, off-farm, low sales and moderate sales. Eighty-eight percent of U.S. farms are considered small family farms, but these farms only account for 46 percent of agricultural land operated,” Lacy explains. According to the USDA report, between 52 and 79 percent of small family farm typologies had an operating profit margin in the high-risk zone in 2022 but had lower average loan amounts relative to all other farm sizes. Lacy adds, “Operators of small family farms, especially off-farm-occupation and low-sales farms, often reported losses from farming. In 2022, the average farm income among off-farm-occupation farms was $2,943 and among low-sales farms, it was -$2,976.” Additional research Additionally, USDA research shows 847.4 million acres were in operation, and the total value of production was $449.6 billion for 2022. “Large-scale family farms accounted for 52 percent of the total value of production, and 25 percent of agricultural land in 2022,” Lacy contin-

ues. “Midsize family farms accounted for 21 percent of agricultural land and 19 percent of the total value of production.” The teams research denoted among nonfamily farms, 16 percent had a gross cash farm income of $1 million or more. These large-scale nonfamily farms accounted for 89 percent of all nonfamily farms’ production. USDA reports the value of production can be divided into selected commodities where large-scale family farms dominate the production of beef, hogs, cash grains and soybeans, cotton, dairy and specialty crops. In the remaining two commodities, poultry and eggs and hay, small family farms and midsize family farms dominate production, and nonfamily farms were reported as less than 20 percent for all commodities. However, in 2022, small family farms produced 45 percent of the total value of

U.S. poultry and egg output and 26 percent of the value of beef production. “If you compare this report to last year’s edition, the value of hog production and specialty crop production increased for large-scale family farms and decreased for nonfamily farms,” Lacy remarks. Government payments and federal crop insurance “Distribution of direct government payments varied by farm and program type in 2022 and overall, 25 percent of all farms report receiving some type of government payment, a decline from 34 percent in 2021 and 40 percent in 2020,” Lacy points out. “Small family farms received 78 percent of all payments from USDA’s Conservation Reserve Program, and 62 percent of all USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service working-land program payments were received by midsize family farms, large-scale family farms and nonfam-

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ily farms,” she continues. She adds, “The distribution of government payments across farm type could be driven by differences in the underlying commodities produced by different farm types.” The report denotes small family farms tend to account for a larger percentage of poultry and egg and hay production, and these producers are not eligible to receive countercyclical-type payments. Whereas midsize and large-scale family farms account for most of the value of production of cash grains, soybeans and cotton, commodities targeted by countercyclical-type programs. “Overall, 13 percent of U.S. farms participated in federal crop insurance programs, but participation

rates varied widely across commodity production,” she concludes. “Although midsize and large-scale family farms made up nine percent of all U.S. farms in 2022, these farms accounted for 42 percent of federal crop insurance participants, 67 percent of all harvested cropland acres and received 80 percent of indemnities from federal crop insurance.” The 2022 ARMS sample weights were calibrated using targets from the 2017 Census of Agriculture. Therefore, the statistics summarized in the report are subject to revision after the publication of the 2022 Census of Agriculture data. Melissa Anderson is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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LOT 13 – 2/7/23 PAP: 42 CED: +12 BW: +0.3 WW: +91 YW: +155 M: +38 Marb: +.50 RE: +1.09 $B: +181 $C +316

LOT 17 – 2/8/23 PAP: 36 CED: +1 BW: +4.3 WW: +87 YW: +151 M: +24 Marb: +.58 RE: +.71 $B: +161 $C +266

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Range 2 Range Program created for Veterans

Summer training program – Ben Minden’s Bear Hug Cattle Company partners with the Range 2 Range Program, taking in four Veterans for a 10-week summer training camp in which they are provided vocational resources and opportunities as they transition to life outside of the military. Courtesy photo

An innovative program was started a few years ago at Montana State University (MSU) in Bozeman, Mont. to help prepare students who are military Veterans for a career in agriculture. The program evolved under MSU’s new degree program in the College of Agriculture, which was created in 2020 and now includes student Veterans who are drawn to the ranching industry. The Dan Scott Ranch Management Program offers a Bachelor of Science in ranching systems, and connects students with ranches across the West that are seeking seasonal and full-time employees. The program now has 31 enrolled students in the Department of Animal and Range Sciences and four of them are Veterans. Range 2 Range Program Rachel Frost, leader of the Dan Scott Ranch Management Program, is work-

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“Our goal is to produce very high-quality workers with good character and drive. They fit in very quickly once they learn the necessary skills.” – Ben Minden, Bear Hug Cattle Company ing with several partners in the Range 2 Range Program. The name Range 2 Range was derived from military personnel spending time on a “range” during training and combat, then transitioning to time on the rangelands of Western ranches. This new program recruits Veterans and helps them gain experience by working on ranches. Ben Minden is one of the partners in the Range 2 Range program. He operates Bear Hug Cattle Company, a nonprofit which helps Veterans gain hands-on skills needed to make a career in ranching. His goal is to provide Veterans with resources and knowledge to be successful in ranching.

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Sale Date: Thursday, February 2022 Selling 15010, Fall and Two-Year-Old Bulls OFAtinTHE BULLS HAVE BEEN PAP TESTED BY DR. TIM HOLT At130 the ranch Veteran, WY •ALL Lunch: Noon • Sale Time: 1 p.m. the ranch in Veteran, WY Lunch: Noon • Sale Time: OF• THE BULLS HAVE BEEN1 p.m. PAP TESTED BY DR. TIM HOLT Selling and THE Two-Year-Old Bulls AFTER SPENDING THE SUMMER AT 8,000’ IN WALDEN, Selling 150 Fall150 andFall Two-Year-Old Bulls AFTER SPENDING SUMMER AT 8,000’ IN CO WALDEN, CO ALL OF THE BULLS HAVE BEEN PAP TESTED BY DR. TIM HOLT

Featuring of: ALL OF THE BULLS HAVE BEEN TESTED BY DR. TIMsons HOLT AFTER SPENDING THE PAP SUMMER AT 8,000’ IN WALDEN, CO AFTER SPENDING THE SUMMER AT 8,000’ IN WALDEN, CO WXW Timberline W287 Sitz Stellar 726D Featuring sons of:

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ease potential with accelerated growth while adding marbling and values. Super thick topped and deep sided bull that only improved If you are looking for a phenotype standout with an extremely well Timberline Powerhouse and ranks red meat yield. PAP Testedindividual 38 at over with 8,000’a. great maternal design his power house #1 phenotype while breeding cows as a yearling. balanced trait package then look no further. Superior cow maker on the Main Sire list for combined Foot Score Besides EPDs. Outstanding his impressive muscle, the first thing you will notice about genetics with a definitive end product advantage. Offers solid calving maternal pedigree and design with elite $Maternal and Foot Score STELLAR is his outstanding foot quality and added depth of heel. ease potential with accelerated growth while adding marbling and values. Super thick topped and deep sided bull that only improved red meat yield. Timberline PAP Tested 38 at over 8,000’. his power house phenotype while breeding cows as a yearling. Besides his impressive muscle, the first thing you will notice about CED: +10 BW: +0.1 WW: +60 YW: +107 M: +21 CED: +6 BW: WW:foot +77quality YW:and +135 +24 STELLAR is his-0.3 outstanding addedM: depth of heel.

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Minden specializes in giving them fundamental horsemanship training, followed by eight weeks of on-the-job training on ranches across the West. Bear Hug Cattle Company Minden grew up in New Jersey and joined the Army when he was 18. He went to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and became an infantry officer, serving in the 101st Airborne Division and Third Ranger Battalion. “I served in Iraq and Afghanistan and then came out of the military and worked on ranches in Wyoming, Montana and Colorado,” he shares. “I fell in love with ranching and decided to start a program called Bear Hug Cattle Company to help Veterans who are transitioning out of the military to get their first jobs in the ranching industry.” “We put on a 10-weeklong training program in the summer, and we take four Veterans at a time to give them as many kinds of vocational resources as we can to help them on their first jobs,” he continues. “We also run a cattle company in Wilsall, Mont. where we do a lot of training.” Minden is passionate about the Range 2 Range Program and excited to be a part of it. He notes 2024 will be the fifth year of the program’s existence. “Our partnership with the Range 2 Range Program is based on what the Veterans want to do. If someone comes through our program who wants to pursue higher education, we have a connection with the Dan Scott Ranch Man-

agement Program to help them do this,” he explains. “Similarly, if someone in the ranch management program at MSU wants to get more hands-on training, we can provide that as well.” “We hope we can provide free labor for the ranches we work with in this Veteran program. They are helping us, and we are helping them,” Minden adds. Minden points out some of the Veterans coming out of the military are attracted to farming and ranching as their next career. “We think it’s a great fit for people coming out of the military because it is outdoor work, it is challenging and it is missiondriven,” he states. “It is also very team-oriented and involved with the community. It is very similar to work in the military. We’ve found Veterans really enjoy it, and this gives them hope for life after the military.” The work ethic and responsibility individuals gain in the military also serves them very well in agriculture, and ranchers appreciate being able to employ someone a bit more mature and reliable than some of the other help they might find. “Our goal is to produce very high-quality workers with good character and drive. They fit in very quickly once they learn the necessary skills,” says Minden. Other partners and opportunities Minden shares the Range 2 Range Program partners with three main Continued on next page

AAA&20708385 AAA 20763632 Michael Lindsy 307-532-1805 • Kacey 307-532-1532 boothscherrycreekranch.com CED: 12 • BW: -.1 • Our WW: 72 •Sires YW:Include: 127 • $M: 60 CED: 1 • BW: 2.6 • WW: 73 • YW: 131 • $M: 96 2021 141 • PAP: 39 ••Command WR: 102 $B: 155 • PAP: 36 • WR: 109 Advantage 6019 • $B: Monumental • Patriarch • Ramesses • Crossbow • Achievement

Stellar • Timberline Powerball • Thunderball •muscle Complete • Advance 5016 Lead off bull is out• Enforcer of a first•calf heifer.Tremendous Herd bull alert! This guy covers all the bases: phenotype, structure, many sired by Cherry Creek herd sires. pattern with performancePlus and eye appeal. Highly recommended foot shape, performance, and pap. Dam is a donor cow that has for heifers at high elevation. posted 6 calves at 108 weaning ratio.

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Cherry Crk Incentive K207

AAA 20803744 CED: 6 • BW: -.8 • WW: 80 • YW: 138 • $W: 80 $B: 136 • PAP: 40 • WR: 100 (E.T)

Maternal brother to Cherry Crk Blue Collar G275. Fantastic E.T. son that’s very balanced in phenotype and structure. Sells with 3 flush brothers.

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Cherry Crk Resilient K69

AAA 20760631 CED: 8 • BW: .5 • WW: 80 • YW: 140 • $M: 79 $W 76 • $B: 166 • PAP: 40 • WR: 107

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Study conducted to examine cattle viral transmission during commingling Researchers from the University of Minnesota (UMN) College of Veterinary Medicine, along with collaborating institutions in the U.S. and United Kingdom (UK) received $3.5 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, the National Science Foundation and the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council to study the transmission of viruses during “commingling events” – when unfamiliar animals or people come together in a defined space and time with intensive and sustained contact. The researchers, led by Noelle Noyes, associate professor in the UMN College of Veterinary Medicine, will work to untangle these dynamics. Noyes and her team will work with partners

from Texas A&M University, Mississippi State University and the University of Liverpool, to understand why some people and animals get infected and sick with viruses during commingling events, while others do not. The researchers will use cattle and a cattle-type coronavirus to track how the virus transmits between cattle being commingled, and they will measure cattle’s immune systems and microbes which inhabit their body to understand if differences have an impact on whether cattle get infected and sick. Commingling events Commingling is associated with increased disease transmission risk – with possible global consequences, as the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted. Commingling events in humans include mass-gath-

ering events, going back to school, air travel, incarceration and mass migration. Among animals, commingling routinely occurs during certain stages of livestock production. Commingling events are very complex and include multiple stressors. These stressors can alter the body’s ability to fight disease, at the same time the body is being exposed to more pathogens. As the world experiences an inexorable trend towards increasingly frequent, intensive, largescale commingling events among humans and animals, there is an urgent need to understand virus dynamics specifically during these commingling events. UMN study Using metagenomic and immunological data, along with advanced mod-

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ranches in two Western states. “One is Little Belt Cattle Company here in Montana. It was started by retired Navy SEAL Greg Putnam,” he says. “Another one is the ID Ranch with Cody and Tori Harris in Sinclair. They are great partners and go out of their way to help us. They are a large cow/calf ranch started in the late 1860s and is the oldest family-owned ranch in Wyoming that has not changed hands.” The third ranch, according to Minden, is Across Jordan Cattle Company in Walden, Colo., owned and operated by B.J. and Janet Jordan. The Jordons operate Across Jordan Cattle Company in Missouri and Colorado and are the founders of Crossroads Horse Ministry. “These are the three main ranches that we train on, and they are all amazing partners,” Minden says. “There are also five or six other ranches we work with. Most of them are cow/calf operations, but some are yearling operations.” There are several other members of the team helping to place Veterans on ranches in the Range 2 Range Program. Leif Ibsen of Montana Opportunities for Veterans Everywhere, is a retired Army lieutenant colonel and creates SkillBridge opportunities for Veterans on ranches across the West. “The Department of Defense SkillBridge is a military transition program for military service members who are leaving active service and becoming civilians again. It allows them to work with an employer during their last 180 days of military service,” Ibsen says. “The typical number of days for our internships under the SkillBridge program is 90 to 120 days, but there are times when a service member can participate for a full 180 days,” he adds. Ibsen explains while service members are in the SkillBridge program, they are still considered present for duty in the military, even though they are working for a civilian employer. “So, they continue to draw full military pay and entitlements as well as being covered under the military health care system,” Ibsen says. “If they get injured while working with an employer, they are covered under the military, rather than the employer’s health insurance. The employer does not pay any wages or salary to the service member during this internship.” Another benefit for employers is if the service member is a good fit, based on personality and performance, they can offer the Veteran permanent employment at any time during SkillBridge, but the service member can’t become a paid employee until the end of the program. “All employers I work with are doing this to provide SkillBridge opportunities with an intent to provide permanent employment. This is ideally the best way for the Veteran to work with an employer who has a vacancy that needs to be filled,” Ibsen says. Heather Smith Thomas is a corresponding writer for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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eling techniques, Noyes and her colleagues will uncover organizing principles of infectious disease transmission during commingling. Their findings will have immediate ramifications for livestock husbandry practices and will advance theoretical understanding of virus behavior for future research. “We hope to uncover the complex multi-level mechanisms which underlie viral transmission during intensive mixing of unfamiliar calves,” says Joe Neary, principal investigator of the project’s UK activities. “These new insights will better inform calf husbandry practices to reduce infectious disease transmission risk, particularly where newly mixed calves have been sourced from multiple farms,” he continues.

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The study will also expand fundamental scientific understanding of viral behavior. As lead investigator Noyes describes, “A unique aspect of this work is the integration of microbiome dynamics into models of virus transmission at the population level. There’s a lot of scientific evidence about the importance of the microbiome in indi-

vidual health, but we don’t have as much understanding of how populationlevel microbiome dynamics may influence pathogen transmission, particularly during situations of heightened disease risk, such as commingling.” This article was written by staff at BEEF Magazine and was originally published in BEEF Magazine on Nov. 7.

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IT'S THE PITTS by Lee Pitts

Boys will be Boys Kids these days are a lot smarter than we were. Take show animals, for example. It didn’t take them long to figure out raising show hogs was a lot easier, cheaper and more profitable for the hours invested than raising a show steer. And, hogs don’t kick, lambs don’t hurt if they step on your toes and you don’t have to worry about a hog’s hair getting messed up. This is why at our county fair, we might have 800 hogs, 600 sheep and 40 show steers at the junior livestock auction.

The problem is, there are simply too many animals to sell in one day so they run two rings – one entirely for swine and the other for lambs and steers. At our fair, they run these two sales simultaneously and under the same roof so it sounds like two hogs fighting under a metal shed while it’s hailing outside. As a parent, one really has to pay attention or they might think they heard their child’s hog sell for $12 per pound, when it was actually for the grand champion steer in the other sale ring.

I occasionally used to work ring at these sales, and if it was hard for a professional ring man to keep everything straight, one can imagine how hard it is for a buyer who only goes to one auction a year. We had a similar problem at the video sales I used to announce. Once every summer we’d have our huge fourday sale and take up the entire basement of one of the largest casinos in Reno, Nev. We needed every square inch of their meeting space to accommodate all of our buyers and sellers. But, when we went back in December for a one-day sale at the same casino, we only required one-quarter of the space. So, they chopped up their convention center into four rooms by moving the walls around.

In one room there was a wild Christmas party for a medical group of doctors and nurses. There was a very somber confab of professors and academicians in another, and in the room next door to us there was an end-of-the year awards program for a multi-level marketing group. Then there was us, a livestock video auction with several world champion livestock auctioneers. And they didn’t get this way by being soft-spoken. One advantage to this arrangement was we were able to cut costs by NOT providing donuts and coffee for our guests as we funneled them all over in the direction of the doctors who accidentally provided donuts, coffee and tea for all four groups in the common lobby area. One can imagine our horror when we first dis-

covered there was no cell phone service in the basement of the hotel, and this was a big problem for the order buyers who made their living on the phone. Although the problem was fixed for all subsequent sales, for one particular sale, each group had to create make-do announcements for various people to return calls. I was taking a rare short break from my announcing duties while standing in the common lobby, eyeing the donuts, when the following announcement was made, “Hey Bubby, this is your girlfriend. My water broke, I took an Uber to the hospital, and you better be there when I get there.” Or, something to this effect. To this day, I don’t know from which room came the announcement. All I know is men from all

four rooms barged into the lobby and grabbed a donut as they were hot-footin’ and high-tailing it up the escalators faster than one can say, “Accidents cause people.” For me personally, the biggest loss was the suspects decimated the donut selection, so by the time I got within grabbing distance, the only donuts left were the ones with sprinkles all over, which I detest. I don’t know how many men showed up at the hospital or how many leaked into the landscape looking for some high tules to hide in. I do know a friend of mine was sitting around a table with other couples when his wife said, “You make one move towards that door Bubby, tomorrow I’m hiring the meanest, nastiest divorce attorney your money can buy.”

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of an 11.1 million metric ton decline from last year. Guilherme Schmitz, market development director at Yara’s Brazil unit, told Reuters Brazilian farmers had only purchased 60 percent of their estimated fertilizer needs as of early December, opting to wait for higher crop prices and more favorable weather conditions before purchasing any more. In a normal year, Schmitz notes Brazilian growers have usually already booked 80 percent of their fertilizer supplies by this time. Holland and Reuters experts agree this downfall in sales from the world’s top corn exporting country could lead to lower fertilizer prices across the globe. Uncertainty in China Data released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China on Dec. 18 shows China’s November fertilizer output for 2023 increased 11 percent from last year’s production to nearly five million metric tons. Despite this, many of the country’s previous buyers are turning to other suppliers for their fertilizer needs. “Asian fertilizer buyers are seeking alternatives to Chinese supplies on concerns the world’s

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top exporter has become an increasingly unreliable supplier after curbs on shipments to protect its domestic market,” explains Mei Mei Chu and Rajendra Jadhav in a separate Reuters article, published on Dec. 17. “China is the world’s biggest exporter of phosphate and a major supplier of urea, but since 2021, it has imposed measures including export quotas and lengthy inspection requirements on fertilizer ingredients to cool domestic prices,” Chu and Jadhav continue. They further note this led Chinese urea exports to plunge 24 percent to 2.8 million metric tons in 2022 and phosphate exports to decline heavily in recent months, leading to a squeeze in global supply and higher prices. In fact, according to data from the London Stock Exchange Group, prices for diammonium phosphate (DAP) in the U.S. have risen 26 percent to $617.30 per ton since mid-July. Conflict in the Red Sea Recent conflicts in the Red Sea could also create some uncertainty for the 2024 fertilizer outlook, according to multiple sources. Although nitrogen fertilizer products have continued to flow freely following maritime attacks by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis on the world’s main East to West trade route, risks still remain for urea, as 50 percent of the global supply is sourced

from the Middle East and North Africa. “About 25 percent of ammonia and another 14 percent of global potash exports also originate from the region,” explains Holland. “Major buyers of the region’s fertilizer supplies include India, the European Union, Brazil and to a lesser extent, the U.S.” Holland further notes shipments of fertilizers headed for the U.S. have already rerouted around the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa, opting for a longer transport time to avoid conflicts on the Red Sea. “The longer shipping times, farther distances and increased risk profile spurred a rally in the energy markets during the first half of this week,” Holland says. “It is the first significant international supply chain disruption markets have experienced since the waning days of the COVID-19 pandemic and reinforces the significance of keeping these trade lanes safe and accessible.” She continues, “These higher costs could spill over to the U.S. energy market and subsequently lift fertilizer prices. Urea will likely be the first market to feel the most extreme impacts of these re-routes and will likely see an uptick in price through early 2024 if the conflict continues.” Hannah Bugas is the managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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By Paul Dykstra

CAB Market Insider The cattle harvest schedule, disrupted by the Christmas holiday, proved to yield a very small total for the week with an estimated 508,000 head, down 5.6 percent on the same week a year ago. This suggests packers will need to fill their inventory due to this week’s shortened slaughter from the New Year holiday. Further evidence of spot market, fed cattle demand came through in a sharp uptick in fed cattle values. The last week of December’s fed steer price average of $172.24 per hundredweight (cwt) was $2.98 per cwt higher than the week prior. End of year sees brief, bullish market The last week of the year often culminates in a brief, bullish fed cattle market, and last week’s action adds confirmation to the trend. Live cattle futures as of Jan. 2 were also much higher, as February becomes the front month on the CME board. The February contract was higher by more than $3.25 per cwt by midafternoon, with April more than two dollars per cwt higher. Given the recent depression in spot market fed cattle prices, it appears to many market observers a short-term bottom has been marked after a seven-week spiral, dropping spot market values $16 per cwt. Carcass cutout values were mixed in the

report from the last week of December, in what could be summarized as a sideways market. Certified Angus Beef (CAB) tenderloin prices are rapidly retreating from their lofty record-highs with last week’s $17.40 per pound wholesale price down seven percent from the high in late November. Ribeye prices were also a bit lower but have only adjusted two percent from their December highs. Many of the end meat cuts pulled to dramatically lower prices in December, as is the seasonal tendency. The last week of December’s summary showed price stabilizing or slightly higher with the expectation for modestly firmer values in January. Consumer demand following the holidays tends to favor roasts as winter weather develops, just as holiday spending hits home for many households with additional buildup of consumer credit card debt. Carcass quality set to climb seasonally With the arrival of the new year, the beef market will rapidly adjust to changes in consumer buying habits. This will remove demand pressure from ribs and tenderloins, realigning the contribution of these most valuable beef cuts to a smaller percentage of carcass value. This expected shift seasonally tends to combine

with rising carcass quality grade trends through March, narrowing price spreads between U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) quality grades and CAB branded product. In the past five years, the Choice/Select spread has peaked at an average of $22 per cwt in early November, remaining in a range between $20 and $25 per cwt through the first week in December. This November to December timeline has defined the annual widest Choice/Select spread in the average five-year data, although brief departures to even wider spreads can be noted in other months in given years. The largest CAB cutout premium over USDA Choice followed a similar fourth quarter high in 2022 but has been more common in the low supply and high demand period of early June in other recent years. The first quarter of 2024 promises to deliver higher

average carcass quality grades, particularly as carcass weights remain recordlarge. The latest confirmed data places steer carcasses at 941 pounds for the week of Dec. 11, the record so far. The slowed pace of slaughter has yet to show any sustained increases as well. Unless this changes, front-end cattle supplies will continue to be elevated along

with average days on feed. These factors should couple with the typical seasonal pattern in the first quarter to track carcass quality to their highest annual levels by March. In March of 2023, CAB carcass certification topped out at 41 percent of eligible cattle, very near the record of 41.5 percent set in the same month of 2021. While

CAB won’t predict another record-high this year, the above trends are, so far, aligned to position the share of quality carcasses near the top of the historical range by the end of Quarter One. Paul Dykstra is the director of supply management and analysis at CAB. He can be reached at pdykstra@certifiedangusbeef. com.

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CALENDAR

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

Jan. 6-21 Jan. 8 Jan. 9 Jan. 9-10 Jan. 10 Jan. 10 Jan. 10 Jan. 10-13 Jan. 12 Jan. 13 Jan. 16 Jan. 16 Jan. 17

EVENTS

National Western Stock Show, Denver, Colo. For more information, visit nationalwestern.com. State Loan and Investment Board Meeting, 8:30 a.m., online. For more information or to view the livestream, visit lands.wyo.gov. Nebraska Extension Cow Clinic, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Beatrice 77 Livestock Sales, Beatrice, Neb. To register, contact Wayde Pickinpaugh at wayde.pickinpaugh@unl.edu or 402-335-3669. 2024 Nebraska Ranch Practicum, Whitman, Neb. For more information or to register, visit nebraskaranchpracticum.unl.edu, e-mail Troy Walz at troy.walz@ unl.edu or call 308-872-6831. Wyoming Rural Business Development Grant Program Webinar, 2 p.m., Zoom. To register, visit zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_rLYDELvkQoGsaPlYTZ8TFw. Wyoming Water Development Commission Meeting, Wyoming Water Development Office, Cheyenne. For more information or to view the livestream, visit wwdc.state.wy.us/. Nebraska Extension Cow Clinic, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., North Platte Stockyards, North Platte, Neb. To register, contact Randy Saner at randy.saner@unl.edu or 308-532-2683. American Sheep Industry Association Annual Convention, Denver, Colo. For more information, visit sheepusa.org. U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Energy Listening Session for Government Permitting and Policy Representatives, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., online. For more information, visit rd.usda.gov. 13th Annual Women’s Agriculture Summit, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Hampton Inn and Suites, Buffalo. For more information, contact Jenna Foss at 307-2171818, Tressa Lawrence at 307-217-1226 or Heidi Stoltz at 307-736-2602. U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Energy Listening Session for Agriculture Producers, 8-9:30 a.m., online. For more information, visit rd.usda.gov. U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Energy Listening Session for All Stakeholders and the General Public, 12:30-2 p.m., online. For more information, visit rd.usda.gov. U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Energy Listening Session for rural Electric Co-ops and Clean Energy Developers,1-2:30 p.m., online. For more information, visit rd.usda.gov.

BLEVINS New All Metal Stirrup Buckles Blevins new all-metal stirrup buckle in 3”& 2-1/2” widths. The 3” and 2-12” widths have the posts set horizontally and fit standard holes while the 2” width has the posts set vertically. Made of stainless steel and heat-treated aluminum, the same as our leather-covered buckles.

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SALES

Jan. 9 Jan. 13 Jan. 16 Jan. 20 Jan. 22 Jan. 22 Jan. 25 Jan. 26 Jan. 27 Jan. 27 Jan. 28 Jan. 29

Cattle Country Video Winter Classic Production Sale, Goshen County Rendezvous Center, Torrington, 888-322-8853, cattlecountryvideo.com Rafter T Angus Annual Bull Sale, Buffalo Livestock Marketing, Buffalo, 307736-2415, 307-299-4569, raftertangus.com Ken Haas Angus 43rd Annual Right Combination Bull Sale, at the ranch, LaGrange, 307-834-2356, kenhaasangus.com Redland Angus Annual Range Calved-Range Raised Age Advantaged Calving Ease Production Sale, Buffalo Livestock Auction, Buffalo, 307-2508625, redlandangus.com Douglas Booth Family Angus 32nd Annual Bull Sale, Torrington Livestock Market, Torrington, 307-532-5830, 307-532-6207, boothfamilyangus.com Bullis Creek Ranch Spring Production Bull Sale, at the ranch, Wood Lake, Neb., 402-376-4465, bulliscreek.com Marcy Livestock 63rd Annual Angus Bull and Female Sale, Gordon Livestock Auction, Gordon, Neb., 308-430-2005, marcylivestock.com McConnell Angus Bull & Female Sale, at the ranch, Dix, Neb., 308-2355187, 308-230-0430, 970-215-3204, mcconnellangus.com Little Goose Ranch Seventh Annual Production Sale, Buffalo Livestock Marketing, Buffalo, 307-751-1535, 307-751-5793, 307-673-0049, littlegooseranch.com 21 Angus 30th Annual Top Cut Bull Sale, at the ranch, New England, N.D., 701-579-4221, 21angus.com Triangle J Ranch 34th Annual Bull Sale, at the ranch, Miller, Neb., 308-4572505, 308-627-5085, trianglejranch.com APEX Cattle Annual Heterosis Headquarters Bull, Bred Heifer and Fall Pair Sale, Dannebrog, Neb., 308-750-0200, sales@apexcattle.com

POSTCARD from the Past

Compiled by Dick Perue rrichardperue@gmail.com

Leap Year 100 Years Ago Campus Arabs are guests of cowboy Shebas at Annual Leap Year Dance given by co-eds A headline in the Dec. 16, 1924 issue of The Branding Iron invited all University of Wyoming students to a Leap Year party. Excerpts from the front page article follow: Going as guests of their ladies to the Leap Year Dance, at their expense of the same, was a novel experience for even the most sophisticated of us. At about half past eight, co-eds were going up to frat houses and ringing the bells. Here, they were shown into the parlor and permitted to wait for 15 minutes to half an hour. Arriving at the dance, we were surprised to find no confusion for nearly all programs had been made out in advance. The punch was enjoyed by all and was the most popular attraction. It barely lasted three dances. Needless to say, the dance was a success from all standpoints, and as one college man remarked, “I wish they would have one of these things about once a month, and a Leap Year Picture show every week.” We are not so extreme in our views, but we did enjoy the novelty of the affair. Accompanying the article was a column called: Rough-Riding Sal described Leap Year Roundup Dear Kate, Friday night we had a blowout – the Leap Year Roundup. Here was my first chance to get a date – it was a cinch, because the men were supposed to take the

first girl who asked ‘em. Knowin’ there is some pretty good livestock runnin’ around loose over the campus, I set out to corral me a high-powered cowpuncher. Well, the first one I asked said “All right,” and I didn’t have no six-gun along neither. I allowed it’s a pretty good idea to put my brand on him, so I sent him some posies, knowin’ he’ll have to wear one to show he’s got some manners and knows how to act in society. When I went after him, he had one of my carnations stuck to his jacket – I always like to see a brand on the shoulder. I was considerable relieved in my mind,

because a maverick is pretty hard to keep track of, and this place has got some rustlers. Well, I managed to get my cowpuncher to the stampin’ ground without much trouble, considerin’ the fact he ain’t bridlewise and is locoed besides. Pretty soon after we got there, the bunch begins millin’ around and nobody to ride herd on ‘em but Dean Sanford and Dr. and Mrs. Knight. They only stampeded once though, and it was because they all wanted a drink at once. When they were through inhalin’ several gallons of punch, they began to mill around peaceful again, to the soothin’ strains of the Sure Are Entertainin’ Orchestry. About midnight, it was time to move camp, and the herd settled down for the night, all agreein’ the Roundup was a huge success. Yours till the cactus loses its stickers. – Rough-Ridin’ Sal

Leap Year problems – In Leap Year, it is said, a girl may do the courting and act the part of “suitress.” She may come out of her corner of waiting and plead for the heart of the man she loves. Poor man! Will he be pursued by dozens of fair ladies, who, for years, have been waiting for this opportunity when custom permits them to turn lovers? Will he weaken and succumb to her whose eyes are saddest and whose voice, trembling, betrays the most emotion? Perhaps not. It is very possible he will be perverse and seek the one whom he must work and fight to win. The days of knighthood are not over! Illustration and cutline from The Casper Herald, Feb. 20, 1924. Historical Reproductions by Perue.

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LIVE CATTLE FUTURES

MARKETS

SETT PRICE

Month

Compiled from USDA Market News Service information and other sources

Location Volume

Steers Heifers

400-500 600-700 700-800 Over 800 Sltr Bull UnUnder 400FOR THE500-600 WEEK ENDING May 24, Sltr 2019 Cows

PAYS

No Report

Centennial

No Report

Crawford

No Report

Riverton

No Report

Torrington 1-3 2715

367-397.50 299

St. Onge

No Report

Stock Cows Pairs

Buffalo

No Report

PAYS

171.13 174.30 171.55 171.90 176.90

+2.20 +2.02 +1.40 +0.82 +0.77

SETT PRICE

Week Prev

This Week

Change

222.48 223.13 228.93 234.45 249.15

224.68 225.65 231.28 236.35 252.03

+2.20 +2.52 +2.35 +1.90 +2.88

WHEAT FUTURES 322-367 285-314

285-323 259-292

260-287 225-256

230-260 216

SETT PRICE

238.50

Month

Volume

Week Prev

This Week

6.31 6.42 6.48 6.57

6.13 6.24 6.32 6.42

MARCH MAY JULY SEPTEMBER

1033

St. Onge

1238

-0.18 -0.18 -0.16 -0.15

SETT PRICE

Month

Feeder Lambs

Slaughter Lambs

Slaughter Ewes

Stock Ewes

Slaughter Bucks

Week Prev

This Week

4.74 4.86 4.96 4.98

4.66 4.79 4.89 4.92

MARCH MAY JULY SEPTEMBER

Change -0.08 -0.07 -0.07 -0.06

OATS FUTURES

No Report

Centennial

Change

CORN FUTURES

WEEKLY SHEEP AUCTIONS Auction

168.93 172.28 170.15 171.08 176.13

JANUARY MARCH APRIL MAY AUGUST

95.50-107 81-88.50 No Report

Change

FEEDER CATTLE FUTURES Month

Big Horn Basin 1-4 120 Billings

This Week

FEBRUARY APRIL JUNE AUGUST OCTOBER

FOR THE WEEK ENDING JANUARY 5, 2024 WEEKLY CATTLE AUCTIONS

Week Prev

SETT PRICE 97.50-315 175-258

Daily Grower Bids Region Price US #2 Yellow Corn Southeast WY 4.2350-4.5650 US #1 HRWW Southeast WY 5.3575-5.5075 US #1 Black Beans Min-Dak 40/cwt US #1 Dark Red Kidney Beans Min-Dak 41-43/cwt #1 Great Northern Beans Den-Rate 42/cwt US #1 Light Red Kidney Beans Min-Dak 41-43/cwt #1 Pea (Navy) Beans Min-Dak 30/cwt US #1 Pinto Beans Den Rate 38/cwt Min-Dak 36-40/cwt Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Torrington Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Greeley, CO Wyoming Hay Summary As of January 4, 2024 Compared to two weeks ago hay sales sold steady. Demand was mostly light. Several contacts still have all classes of hay to sell and many hope they will have their hay barns cleaned out early in the spring. Some contacts have tarped hay piles as they feel like it might be a while before they can get some classes of hay moved. With the drought last year and several dispersals of cows from the region has made a negative impact on the amount of hay sold locally to ranchers. Sharp declines in these sales have been noticed. Eastern Wyoming Alfalfa - Good/Premium Large Square 3x4 185 Alfalfa - Good Large Square 3x4 160-170 Alfalfa - Utility/Fair Large Square 3x4 130-140 Alfalfa Pellets 15% Suncured 360 Alfalfa/Oat Mix - Good Large Square 3x4 125 Western Wyoming Alfalfa - Premium Small Square 300 Small Square 3 Tie 300 Alfalfa - Good/Premium Small Square 270 Alfalfa - Good Large Square 3x4 180 Alfalfa Cubes 400 Alfalfa/Orchard Mix - Premium Small Square 285-300 Sudan Large Square 3x4 150 Timothy Grass - Good/Premium Small Square 270 Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News Torrington Nebraska Hay Summary As of January 4, 2024 C Compared to two weeks ago round bales of alfalfa and grass hay sold steady. Ground and delivered hay in the Platte Valley 10.00 lower with ground and delivered hay in the west steady. Ground and delivered cornstalks steady. Dehy and sun-cured alfalfa pellets steady. Demand was mostly light to moderate. Some parts of the state remain snow covered but it has not increased demand for hay procurement. Drought the last couple of years in state and surrounding states has decreased livestock numbers so not as many producers looking to buy hay this winter. Plus, several cattlemen with farm ground opted to plant a secondary forage like cane or millet instead of corn or soybeans to ward off paying high hay prices for hay like last year for their own needs. Central Nebraska Alfalfa - Good Large Round 150 Large Round 150-160 Corn Stalk Large Round 67.50-85 Prairie/Meadow Grass - Premium Small Square 8/bale Prairie/Meadow Grass - Good Large Round 140-160 Eastern Nebraska Alfalfa - Premium/Supreme Medium Square 3x3 220 Alfalfa - Premium Small Square 11/bale Alfalfa - Utility/Fair Medium Square 3x3 100 Alfalfa Pellets 17% Suncured 330 Brome Grass - Good Medium Square 3x3 150 Small Square 12/bale Grass - Utility/Fair Large Round 80 Wheat Straw Small Square 5.50/bale Platte Valley Nebraska Alfalfa - Good Large Round 160

67.50-190

$110-$165

77.50-180

54-77.50

$87.50-$110

37.50

Alfalfa

Ground (Delivered) 205 Pellets 17% Dehyd 375 Pellets 17% Suncured 375 Corn Stalk Ground (Delivered) 115 Western Nebraska Alfalfa - Good Large Square 3x4 160-170 Alfalfa - Utility/Fair Large Square 3x4 130 Alfalfa - Rain Damage Ground (Delivered) 130 Alfalfa Ground (Delivered) 150-180 Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Kearny, NE South Dakota Hay Summary As of December 29, 2023 Compared to two weeks ago: Alfalfa hay steady in a narrow comparison. Demand only moderate for all types of hay, dairy operators continue to deal with low milk prices which is causing them to balk at offered hay prices, beef cattle operators have benefited from the very mild winter season and haven’t had to feed extra hay. The weather finally changed at Christmas time as a huge low pressure system slowly moved across the area. Large amounts of rain and freezing rain, snow as well for 2-3 days increasing their energy needs. Warmer weather on the way by late week, helping to melt have made it difficult to load and haul hay. Created tough conditions for livestock, greatly the ice covered gravel roads and farmyards that have made it difficult to load and haul hay. Alfalfa - Good Large Round 250 Alfalfa - Fair Large Round 200 Gamma Grass - Premium Large Round 180 Gamma Grass - Fair/Good Large Round 160 Corn Stalk Round 40/bale Wheat Large Square Delivered 160 Source: USDA Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Worthing, SD Montana Hay Summary As of December 15, 2023 Compared to last week: Hay sold steady to weak. Hay sales were light again this week. Rancher to rancher sales continue to comprise most of the hay sales across the state. Hay supplies remain heavy as unseasonably warm weather and limited snowfall have kept cows from eating through excess hay. Many large producers remain in direct competition with ranchers who are selling off excess hay. Many ranchers are selling at 140.00150.00 delivered. Demand for hay to ship north to Canada has lightened as a strong dollar makes it more difficult to ship goods into Canada. One Canadian hay sale was reported again this week, however at lower prices than last week. Some sales were reported for tax purposes again this week as high calf prices have ranchers needing to spend money. Demand for straw is light as heavy straw supplies continue to be seen. Single loads of straw continue to move at steady money however sellers of straw are offering straw at large discounts to move volume. According to the drought monitor 9.77% of the state is in Moderate drought or worse, unchanged from last week. 4.42% of the state is in an Severe drought or worse, unchanged from last week. 0.00% of the state is in Extreme drought or worse, unchanged from last week. Alfalfa - Supreme Large Square 3x4 145 Alfalfa - Good/Premium Large Square 3x4 145-165 Barley Large Round 80 Barley Straw Large Square 60 Small Square 3/bale Source: USDA Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Billings, MT Colorado Hay Summary As of December 21, 2023 Compared to last week: Trade activity light on moderate demand. The bulk of activity remains in the horse hay markets. Horse hay sold mostly steady. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor’s High Plains Summary for December 19, 2023,In parts of southern Colorado, south- central and eastern Nebraska, and much of Kansas, moderate to heavy precipitation amounts fell this week. Improvements to ongoing drought and abnormal dryness occurred in a north-to-south band across central and western Kansas, where

Month

Week Prev

This Week

3.87 3.85 3.86 3.95

3.65 3.66 3.66 3.75

MARCH MAY JULY SEPTEMBER

Change -0.22 -0.19 -0.20 -0.20

SOYBEAN FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

This Week

13.05 13.12 13.21 13.26

12.62 12.67 12.76 12.83

JANUARY MARCH MAY JULY

Change -0.43 -0.45 -0.45 -0.43

CUTOUT VALUES CUTOUT VALUES PRIMAL RIB PRIMAL CHUCK PRIMAL ROUND PRIMAL LOIN

This Week

Prior Week

Last Year

282.61 526.57 228.06 204.14 379.73

282.44 536.99 228.17 203.21 374.94

267.68 498.65 215.58 207.35 349.61

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

This Week

Prior Week

Last Year

172.74 172.08 272.87 273.59

170.51 170.68 270.38 268.98

157.81 157.64 251.44 251.20

this week’s precipitation lessened precipitation deficits and improved soil moisture. Localized improvements to drought also occurred in south-central Nebraska, where this week’s rain was enough to alleviate precipitation and soil moisture deficits somewhat. Low snowpack and dry conditions for the past few months continued in northern Colorado, leading to a southward expansion of moderate drought and abnormal dryness in high elevations. The wet weather in southern Colorado led to some improvements to drought conditions. Dryness from the past couple of months increased in eastern South Dakota and in the Black Hills, leading to abnormal dryness expanding or developing in both areas. Temperatures in Nebraska, Colorado, and Kansas were mostly 3 to 9 degrees above normal, with a few local cooler exceptions. In the Dakotas, temperatures ranging from 6 to locally 15 degrees warmer than normal were common. The next available report will be Thursday, January 11, 2024. Northeast Alfalfa - Premium/Supreme -3rd Cut Small Square 13/bale 4th Cut Small Square 12.50/bale Alfalfa - Premium Medium Square 3x3 125 Alfalfa/Orchard Mix - Premium - 4th Cut Small Square 13.50/bale 3rd Cut Small Square 12/bale Forage Mix-Two Way - Prem Supreme Small Square 13.50/bale Forage Mix-Two Way - Premium Medium Square 3x3 125 Small Square 10.50/bale Southeast Milo - Good Large Square 3x4 90 Prairie/Meadow Grass - Premium Small Square 11/bale Sorghum - Good Large Square 3x4 125 Southwest Forage Mix-Two Way - Premium Small Square 3 Tie 20/bale Orchard Grass - Premium - 1st Cut Small Square 3 Tie 19/bale 2nd Cut Small Square 3 Tie 24/bale Source: USDA-AMS Dept of Ag Market News Service, Greeley, CO

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FOR SALE: 200 registered and commercial Black Angus BRED HEIFERS, 1 group of F1 baldy bred heifers. Three groups AI bred to elite calving-ease sire: MAF Triumph O415 (Musgrave Exclusive 316 son 2022 high-selling calving-ease bull) as well as GAR Ashland and SAV Raindance. Two groups pasture bred to “sleep all night” low birthweight, calvingease Black Angus bulls sired by Sitz Logo 6197. AI bred: Group #1 due March 15. Group #2 due April 9. Bull bred: Group #1 due April 15 for 14 days. Group #2 due May 1 for 21 days. Vaccinated and poured/dewormed. Available FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. Delivery and volume discounts available. MILLER ANGUS FARMS, Estelline, S.D. Kody, 605-690-1997 or Brady, 605-6905733 ......................................TFN FOR SALE: 60 HEAD COMING 3-YEAR-OLD BRED COWS, that already have 1 calf under their belt. Bred to PAP tested, registered, front end Angus bulls for March calving. Medium frame, deep bodied, 1,200 lbs. Good mothers, quiet and easy to be around. Ranch raised and running at Laramie, WY up to 7,400’. Will sell any quantity. We have videos and photos available. Call or text FMI, 307-760-3837 ................ 1/6

Hereford EIGHT COMING 2-YEAR-OLD VIRGIN HEREFORD BULLS: Pasture and hay raised with longevity in mind. These are not the kind that melt. Moderate birthweights, good pigment. Tested prior to delivery with vaccinations and deworming made current, will deliver for the cost of fuel only. Purchase 3 bulls or more and save $25/head. $2,135/head. Call 307-851-2426 or e-mail ruralandsf@yahoo.com......... 1/6

Red Angus FOR SALE: ONE IRON HIGH ELEVATION RED ANGUS BRED HEIFERS. Summered at 9,000’, currently running at Laramie, WY. Home-raised, fancy, deep bodied heifers weighing 1,000 lbs. 55 AI bred to 9 Mile Franchise and Bieber Energize to calve first week of March. 100 bull bred for March 15 for 30 days. 75 bull bred for April 15 for 10 days. Bred to 100% PAP tested, low birthweight Red Angus bulls. FMI, price and videos, please call 307760-3837 ............................... 1/6

BROWN SWISS BRED HEIFERS FOR SALE: Will calve March, April and a few in May. Bred to Brown Swiss bulls, most are AI’d and some live covered. Have had all shots. Poured with Ivomec on regular basis. TB tested and current health papers. Nice, gentle, outside cattle, in good shape and well fed. Delivery options available. For pictures or more information, call Robin Carlson, 605-224-6100, if no answer leave message. Pierre, S.D. To view photos, go to www. wylr.net in the classifieds ....1/27

Meat Processing

Hereford SELLING JAN. 18 VALENTINE LIVESTOCK Special Female Sale, FIFTY SUPER BRED BWF HEIFERS, 1,100+ lbs. AI’d to Compound, proven heifer bull, calve Feb. 20. FIFTY BWF BRED HEIFERS AI’d to Gaffney Game Changer ($275,000 heifer bull), calve Feb. 20. FIFTY BWF BULL BRED HEIFERS, bred to LBW proven Angus bulls, calve March 1. THIRTY TOP END HEREFORD HEIFERS AI’d to Mariah, calve Feb. 20. All heifers ultrasounded for 2 week calving period. For more information, call Turner Ranch LLC/Lawrence Turner, 402-376-5248 .........1/13 TWO-YEAR-OLD HEREFORD BULLS: Canadian registered. Fertility checked. View photos at www.workingherefords. com. Estermann Herefords, 308-340-4159 or 308-9634473 ................................ 1/13

Simmental

Call for scheduling! Newell, S.D. A veteran owned company.

605-456-2230 CUSTOM PROCESSING FOR BEEF, HOGS AND WILD GAME: Vacuum sealed and frozen. Will cure hams and bacon. ALSO, snack sticks, sausage and more. Call Green Acres Butchering, 406-2980631, Roberts, MT ........... 1/6

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Charolais

Pasture

REGISTERED CHAROLAIS COWS, COMPLETE DISPERSION: August and September calvers, 50 day breeding season. Bred heifers to 10-year-olds, from DeBruycker Charolais genetics. Call 307899-6335......................... 1/13

FALL GRAZING AVAILABLE FOR 300+ HEAD OF CATTLE: Three or more months, Cody NE. For more information, call 605-488-0301 .....................1/6

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Pasture Wanted

Hay & Feed

Vehicles & Trailers

Equipment

SUMMER PASTURE NEEDED for small or big numbers, yearlings or cows. Call 406-8531835..................................1/13 PASTURE WANTED for 2,000 yearlings and 500 pairs. Can split into smaller bunches. Call 701-523-1235 ...................1/13

2023 HAY FOR SALE: First and second cutting alfalfa, grass/alfalfa mix. Milo, millet, haybet barley and oat/pea mix. ALSO, corn stover bales. All in net-wrapped round bales. Semi load delivery available. Call for pricing, 701690-8116, send a text if no answer or keep trying ............ 1/27

FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD CUTTING ALFALFA HAY FOR SALE: Good condition. Located in the Big Horn Basin. Call 307-431-8725 or 307431-9101 ...................... 1/27

FEED TRUCK SPECIALS! LETS TRADE! LETS DEAL!

FOR SALE, VERY, RARE TRACTOR RADIATOR: Fits 1948 International M or any other year that the steering shaft went through the radiator, $200 OBO. Call 303-8808500 ...............................1/27

Ranch/Pasture Lease Wanted

SELL YOUR COWS AND COMBINES WHILE THE MARKET IS HIGH. Secure reliable income during retirement while keeping land in your family. EVALUATING NEW LEASES AND PARTNERING WITH NEW LANDOWNERS UNTIL APRIL 1. Minimum 7 year lease since we will invest in livestock water development and add pivots to flood irrigated ground. Call/text 307-429-8878. 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, 307-351-4875 or e-mail at saskin12@gmail. com ....................................5/11

Read it in the Roundup Horses

FOR SALE: Team of black Percheron geldings, 11 and 12 years old. Stand 16.3 HH. Well broke but not for beginners. ALSO, 12-year-old paint pony gelding, kid broke to ride and drive, safe for anyone. For more information, call Henry at 307-467-5651, leave message ....................... 1/27

Saddles & Tack HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM MOSS SADDLES, BOOTS AND TACK!! We appreciate all your past patronage and look forward to serving you and yours in 2024!! $AVE on BOOTS: HONDO, BOULET, JUSTIN WORK BOOTS, TWISTED X (boots and shoes) and more!! WE CAN ship!! Shop Moss Saddles, Boots and Tack, 4648 West Yellowstone Highway, Casper, WY; 307-472-1872. Our family serving yours for 50 years!! Check us out on Facebook or our website........................1/6

Sheep THREE YEARLING RAMBOUILLET RAMS: Fine wool, open faced, B. ovis negative. Jim McDonald, 307-856-1802 ........................................ 1/6

Hay & Feed ALFALFA HAY FOR SALE

1st and 2nd Cutting Tarped 3x4 Bales Also Clean Wheat Straw Bozeman, MT

(406) 600-4146

HAY FOR SALE: Grass, grass/alfalfa mix and alfalfa hay, cow and barn stored. ALSO HAVE WHEAT HAY, oat hay and straw. Small squares, 3x3s, 3x4s and round bales. Delivery available!! Large quantities still available. Call today for best price 307-6303046 ............................. 1/27 ALFALFA HAY FOR SALE: 3x4x8 bales, 350 available. Call for pricing 307-2540152, Rivers Bend Ranch LLC, Greybull, WY ....... 1/27 SHELL CORN FOR SALE: Very good feed value. For more information, call 307754-5864 ........................ 1/6 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 .... 1/27 ROUND BALE GRASS FOR SALE, FOB Powell, WY. Call 307-254-5115 or 406-4801248 ............................. 1/27 400 TONS OF EXCELLENT COW HAY: Round bales, 1,280-1,300 lbs. Call 307710-0631 ...................... 1/27 2023 OAT HAY FOR SALE: Good and green with lots of oats, 1,500 lb. round bales, plastic twine. Tested low in nitrates. Call 605-224-6100, if no answer leave message ... 1/27 GOOD QUALITY OAT HAY: 3x4 bales. Barn stored; $175/ ton. Outside; $150/ton. ALSO, SECOND CUTTING ALFALFA, really good, green, horse quality, 3x4 bales, barn stored $185/ton. Tests available, Lusk, WY. Call Paul Hicks, 970-203-5019 ............... 1/13 600 PLUS TONS OF 2023 GRASS HAY: Rounds and 3x4, $175/ton, Encampment, WY. Call 307-321-1444 .......... TFN

Seed

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 307-630-3768. Marketed by the Cheyenne, WY area producer ...................1/20

OPEN POLLINATED SEED CORN out produces hybrid for silage and grazing quality grain, $67/bushel +S/H. Call 217-857-3377 or cell/text 217343-4962, visit website www. borriesopenpollinatedseedcorn.com ........................ 1/27

LOTS AND LOTS OF HAY FOR SALE!!! 1,350 lb. round bales, net wrapped. Grass/alfalfa mix, native grass, brome grass, straight alfalfa… Sheridan, WY area. Come and get it!! For pricing, call the ranch, 307-737-2680 or 702-501-4243 (cell) ................................ 1/20

Swine WEANER PIGS FOR SALE, located in Powell, WY. For more information, call 307271-1014 ........................1/20

FIRST CROP ALFALFA WITH A LITTLE GRASS: No rain, tarped. Nice green hay, 3x3 and 3x4 bales. Approximately 300 tons. Carpenter, WY. Call 307-630-3937 ............... 1/20 HAY FOR SALE: Alfalfa/ grass (80/20), large round net-wrapped bales, $185/ton, 150 tons first cutting, protein 15%, 190 tons second cutting, protein 18%. ALFALFA/ GRASS (50/50), large round net-wrapped bales, $180/ ton, 17 tons second cutting, protein 12%. ALFALFA HAY, large round net-wrapped bales, $180/ton, 149 tons first cutting, protein 11%, 64 tons second cutting, protein 12%. All hay lab tested. Tests available. Have ability to arrange transport trucks, market price. We will also participate in trucking costs. Call 307-2170386, e-mail earlkmadsen@ gmail.com. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds .................... 1/13 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 ................................. 1/6 2023 FIRST CUTTING ALFALFA: Large net-wrapped round bales, located in Cody, WY. Can load. Call for price, 307-250-2329 ................. 1/6 325 TONS MILLET: Round bales, net wrapped, tested safe, good quality. Hillsdale, WY area, $135/ton. Call 307-421-3658 or 307-421-5587 .....................1/6 APPROXIMATELY 150 TONS OF SANFOIN/ORCHARD GRASS MIX HAY FOR SALE: Both first and second cutting available, 4x4 squares, $150/ ton. Located west of Powell, WY, can load. Call 307-202-0532, please leave message ........ 1/6 HAY FOR SALE: 300 tons left of first crop hay with protein ranging between 19.7% and 22.4%, baled mature, but not rained on, bales weigh between 1,500-1,650 lbs., $160/ ton. 400 tons of second crop hay with protein around 21%, baled without rain damage, bales weigh around 1,6501,800 lbs., $180/ton. 100 tons left of chop hay with 22% protein, contains a few weeds (curly doc) but mostly hay, no rain damage, $140/ton. ALSO, 140 tons of straw left, bales weigh approximately 1,100 lbs., certified weed free, $75/ton. All bales are 4x4x8 in size. Location between Lovell and Powell, WY. Contact 307272-3712 ........................ 1/6 CUSTOM HAY HAULING. Call 701-690-8116, send a text if voicemail is full or keep trying .............................. 1/6 ALFALFA HAY FOR SALE: First, second and third cuttings, round bales, net wrapped. For more information, call Mark, 308-726-5665 ....................................... 1/6 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 ... 1/13 CERTIFIED BARLEY STRAW FOR SALE, 3x4 bales. Cody, WY. Call 307-899-1952.....TFN www.wylr.net

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Livestock Equipment

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2015 FORD F-350 REG CAB DUALLY XL 6.2L/Auto, Power Equipment, Vinyl Floor, 61k Miles, 4wd, CM BALE FEEDER FLATBED! LIST - $49,995 W NO 995 , $39

2012 RAM 3500 CREW CAB DUALLY ST 6.7L Cummins/6-Speed Manual, 140k Miles, 4wd, Local Trade KROGMANN BALE FEEDER FLATBED LIST - $43,995

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FOR SALE: 2003 FORD F250 XLT SUPER CAB V10, manual 6 speed, heavy service suspension, 127,000 miles. 2017 TRIPLE C 30 SERIES HYDRABED with third spool for post hole digger. $15,750 in Ten Sleep, WY. Call 307-431-6077 .............. 1/13

Equipment FOR SALE: H&S 7+4 18’ and 16’ chuckwagons with bunk feeding extensions and tandem 14 ton running gear. Meyer 18’ chuckwagon with bunk feeding extensions and 14 ton gear, very nice. John Deere 716A chuckwagons with John Deere running gear and bunk feeding extensions, been shedded, nice condition. For-Most cattle working cute with automatic headgate. 1998 John Deere 4700 self-propelled sprayer, 4,946 hours, 750 gallon aluminum tank, 90’ booms, outback auto steer, without back guidance systems, 2 sets wide and narrow tires and rims. Lorenz 16’x29’ stack mover. Heavy duty 12’ box scraper with tilt. 24’ portable ground hay feeder. Red Devil and Farm King 8’ snowblower with hydraulic spout. All in very nice condition!! Call 605-9995482 ......................................1/13

Balemaster

BALE UNROLLER Three Point Model

$1,7

Delivered

JURGENS FARM SERVICE PO Box 98 • Taylor, ND 58656 701-974-3628

Hay Equipment VERMEER 605N SELECT ROUND BALER: Excellent shape, 1,500 bales on belts and picker teeth, $31,000. For more information and pictures, call 701-690-8116, send a text if no answer or keep trying .......1/27

Fencing

Call Keegan • (208) 775 - 0135

Fencing LODGEPOLE PRODUCTS, 307-742-6992, SERVING AGRIBUSINESSES SINCE 1975!! Treated posts, corral poles, buck-and-rail, western rail, fence stays, rough-sawn lumber, bedding. SEE US at www.lodgepoleproducts.com and click our “Picking A Fence Post” tab to see why folks choose our posts!! ....................... TFN Used guardrail for sale!! Great for fencing! Thrie-beam & W-beam; 20” & 12” wide panels by 13.5’ long. Truckload quantities available; delivered to your location.

Pipe

OILFIELD PIPE: PRICE REDUCED!! RPJ Enterprises, Inc. 2 3/8”, 2 7/8”, 3.5” and 3/4” sucker rod is available. Used for fencing, corrals, cattle guards, etc. 2 3/8” and 2 7/8” are on average 31.5’ long per joint. 3.5” is approximately 42+ lengths and sucker rod is 25 ft. Pierce, CO. Call for details, 970-324-4580......... 2/10

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 ...................4/20

Sell Your Pipe Here

TWO 6,000 GALLON FUEL TANKS WITH PUMPS. Call or text 406-679-1136 ................1/13 EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: Agco 7444 4x4 baler; New Holland 1075 balewagon; Massey Ferguson 2190 4x4 baler; Freeman pull type 3 string balers; Vermeer R23 rake; 3 John Deere 9600 combines; CIH 1010 25’ header; CIH 1015 pick-up header; Challenger MT655C tractor; Komatsu WA500 loader; CIH MX150 loader tractor; New Holland 145 bi-directional tractor; White 30’ disk; John Deere 960 26’ cultivator; New Holland 357 grinder mixer; Modern Mill (mix mill) feed mill; IHC grain truck; Freightliner sleeper truck; WS sleeper truck; Kenworth crane truck, 18 ton, 82’; WS 90 bbl vac truck, Pete 80 bbl vac truck; IHC 80 bbl vac truck; Wilson 53”x102” tri axle cattle pot; Cat 262D skid steer; Mobile Tech 9 yd. volumetric concrete mixer; Degelman 570 rock picker. View equipment at www.bigskyeb.com. Call 406254-1254 ..............................1/13

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Big Horn Truck and Equipment

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Property for Sale 66.856 ACRES, JUST NORTHWEST OF RED LODGE, MT BORDERING 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 accompany all showings. Sellers ask that prospective buyers respect their privacy. Call Bill at 406-698-9266 for a tour of this parcel ................... TFN

Property for Sale 3 TUBS RANCH: 3,316+ deeded acres in the treed canyons of 66 Mountain, LaGrange, WY. Lush meadows and mountain outcroppings. Deer, antelope, turkey and sage grouse. Run cows through 12 pastures, plus improvements. Excellent calving facilities. $5,100,000. Pictures and video at www. buyaranch.com. Call Casey Essert, Land Broker, 307532-1750 ........................ 1/6 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. Give us a call at 541-523-4434, Intermountain Realty, Inc., Greg Sackos, Principal Broker, James Dunlap, Broker, w w w. i n t e r m o u n t a i n l a n d . com .............................. 1/27

Property for Rent

Hunting & Fishing

ARIZONA!! RESORT LIVING LOCATED IN SURPRISE, AZ, THE SUN CITY GRAND!! Boasting three pools, fitness centers, golf, etc.!! This beautiful home on the golf course has modern living with all new furnishings. Two bedrooms, plus office, great and formal living and dining rooms. Just minutes from endless restaurants and shopping! Lanai with your personal waterfall facing the greens!! Pictures upon request. $2,500 monthly/5 months minimum. Wyoming owned!! Call Wendy at 307-751-1017 ................. 1/6

JAN. 18-21: PETSKA FUR WILL BE BUYING ALL RAW/DRY FUR DEER/ELK HIDES AND ANTLER IN THE FOLLOWING WYOMING TOWNS AND LOCATIONS: JAN. 18: Douglas 6:45-7 a.m., Douglas Feed (drive thru, call/text Greg); Bill 7:30-7:40 a.m., Bill’s Store (drive thru, call/ text Greg); Wright 8:30-9 a.m., Exxon Big D on S. 387; Newcastle 10:20-10:50 a.m., Voelker’s Body Shop; Sundance 11:40 a.m.-12 p.m., Rapid Stop; Upton, The Coffee Cup; Moorcroft 12:40-1 p.m., The Coffee Cup; Gillette 1:30-1:50 p.m., T&T Guns and Ammo; Gillette 2:15-2:45 p.m., Rocky Mountain Sports. JAN. 19: Sheridan 7:10-7:50 a.m., Sportsman’s Warehouse; Buffalo 9-9:20 a.m., Good 2 Go; Ten Sleep 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Pony Express; Hyattville 12:10-12:30 p.m., Paint Rock Processing; Manderson 12:50-1 p.m., Hiway Bar (drive thru, call/text Greg); Basin 1:151:30 p.m., Overland Express Mart (drive thru); Greybull 1:452 p.m., Overland Express Mart (drive thru); Lovell 2:40-3 p.m., Good 2 Go; Powell 3:30-3:50 p.m., Murdoch’s; Cody 4:30-5 p.m., Nature’s Design Taxidermy. JAN. 20: Meeteetse 6:50-7 a.m., Elk Horn Bar (drive thru, call/text Greg); Worland 8:10-8:40 a.m., Coop One Stop; Thermopolis 9:20-9:50 a.m., Renegade Guns; Shoshoni 10:20-10:40 a.m., Fast Lane (NW corner, drive thru); Riverton 11-11:45 a.m., Vic’s Body Shop (behind the Dollar Tree); Hudson 12-12:15 p.m., Wyoming Custom Meats (drive thru, call/text Greg); Lander 12:30-1 p.m., Zander’s One Stop; Jeffrey City 2:152:30 p.m., Split Rock Café (drive thru, call/text Greg); Muddy Gap 3 p.m. (drive thru, call/text Greg); Casper 4:10-4:50 p.m., Wagner Outdoor Sports. JAN. 21: Glenrock 6:50-7 a.m., east exit on I-25; Douglas 7:30-7:50 a.m., Douglas Feed; Orin Junction 8:40-8:50 a.m., truck stop (drive thru); Lost Springs 9:20-9:40 a.m., Main St. (drive thru, call/text Greg); Lusk 10:15-10:35 a.m., Decker’s Grocery; Mullen, NE 3:30-3:45 p.m., Chuckwagon (drive thru, call/text Greg). For more information, call Greg, 308-750-0700 or visit www.petskafur.net .............1/13

JAN. 11-13: PETSKA FUR WILL BE BUYING ALL RAW/ DRY FUR DEER/ELK HIDES AND ANTLER, IN THE FOLLOWING TOWNS AND LOCATIONS: JAN. 11: Ft. Bridger 3:30-3:50 p.m., Cash Store; Evanston 4:30-5:15 p.m., Prairie Inn. JAN. 12: Kemmerer 7:20-7:40 a.m., Ham’s Fork Station/Sinclair; Cokeville 8:30-8:50 a.m., Flying J Truck Stop; Afton 9:50-10:20 a.m., Afton Country Village; Thayne 10:40-10:50 a.m., Farmer’s Feed (drive thru); Etna 10:50-11 a.m., Etna Trading Post (drive thru); Alpine 11:30 a.m.-12:10 p.m., Grey’s River Saloon; Hoback Jct. 12:40-1:10 p.m., Hoback Market/ Exxon; Bondurant 1:40-2 p.m., Elkhorn Bar (drive thru); Bondurant 1:55-2:10 p.m., Post Office (drive thru); Daniel 2:30-2:50 p.m., The Den; Pinedale 3:10-3:40 p.m., Gannett Sports; Big Piney 4:15-4:30 p.m., Public RR Visitor Info. lot; La Barge 5:15-5:30 p.m., All American Fuel (drive thru); Fontenelle 6 p.m., (drive thru, call Greg on this day only); Green River 7 p.m., Hitching Post. JAN 13: Green River 7:30-7:50 a.m., Hitching Post; Rock Springs 8:20-9 a.m., WY Wool Warehouse; Wamsutter 10-10:10 a.m., Wamsutter Conoco (drive thru); Rawlins 10:50-11:20 a.m., Trails West Meat Processing; Saratoga 12:15-12:45 p.m., Saratoga Feed & Grain (drive thru); Elk Mountain 1:30-1:40 p.m., Conoco on I-80 (drive thru, call Greg); Hanna 1:55-2:05 p.m., Hometown Market (drive thru); Medicine Bow 2:202:40 p.m., JB’s (drive thru); Rock River 2:50-3 p.m., Rancher’s Supply (drive thru); Laramie 3:50-4:50 p.m., West Laramie Fly Shop. For more information, call Greg, 308-750-0700 or visit www.petskafur.net ................................. 1/6

Buildings 2019 ALASKA STRUCTURES 40’x120’ GTX, Category II, enclosed fabric structure. $185,000 OBO. Call 719-649-7837, Cody, WY. To view photos, go to www. wylr.net in the classifieds ... 1/6

Hunting & Fishing JAN. 15-16: PETSKA FUR WILL BE BUYING ALL RAW/ DRY FUR DEER/ELK HIDES AND ANTLER IN THE FOLLOWING TOWNS AND LOCATIONS: JAN. 15: Pine Bluffs 3:45-4 p.m., Sinclair; Burns 4:15-4:30 p.m., Antelope Truck Stop (drive thru, call Greg); Cheyenne 4:50-5:10 p.m., Home on the Range Processing (drive thru). JAN. 16: Cheyenne 7:20-7:50 a.m., Tractor Supply; Chugwater 8:45-9 a.m., Stampede Saloon (drive thru); Wheatland 9:45-10:15 a.m., Wheatland Travel Plaza; Guernsey 10:50-11:10 a.m., Crazy Tony’s; Fort Laramie 11:15-11:20 a.m., Ft. Laramie Bar/Grill (drive thru); Lingle 11:30-11:50 a.m., Ty’s Pit Stop; Torrington 12:10-12:40 p.m., Insight Precision Arms; Scottsbluff, NE 1:50-2:20 p.m., Murdoch’s (north side). For more information, call Greg, 308750-0700 or visit www.petskafur.net ........................... 1/6

Wanted to Buy WE WILL PICK UP SCRAP IRON: On-site processing and removal. Receive $$$ top dollar $$$ For your junk!! Call for details: Pacific Steel and Recycling, 307-234-6006. Casper/ central Wyoming...............1/6

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Restoring soil biodiversity can help the bottom line The words regenerative and sustainable are not often well received by beef producers, and Hugh Aljoe, director of ranches, outreach and partnerships with the Noble Research Institute, LLC (Noble) understands this. But, he also points out Noble has worked over the past 10 to 30 years with producers who implemented regenerative and sustainable practices and suggests a peek over the fence isn’t such a bad idea. While speaking at the World Wagyu Conference in San Antonio in September, Aljoe told Wagyu enthusiasts long before Europeans settled the country, Mother Nature somehow continued to operate. “How do we take those practices or the ecosystem process and enhance them through our management?” Aljoe asked. “This is what we want to achieve.” Defining regenerative agriculture Thus, Aljoe defined regenerative agriculture, or specifically regenerative grazing, as this, “It is farming and ranching in synchrony with nature and the

four ecosystem processes to repair, rebuild, revitalize and restore the ecosystem function, starting with life beneath the surface of the soil and expanding to life above the soil.” In other words, regenerative ranching is simply the process of restoring degraded grazing lands using practices based on ecological principles. “We want our management practices to mimic what nature does on its own in a natural ecosystem,” he stated. “We want to pay attention to the four ecosystem processes – the energy cycle, the water cycle, the nutrient cycle and community dynamics.” Seven principles of regenerative ranching Aljoe then delineated seven points which comprise the principles of regenerative ranching. First, he noted, “If we can stock a little more conservatively, then when we manage proactively for improvements to soil health, we will be right back where we were – in times of drought – and have a lot more flexibility.” Second, Aljoe explained

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stocking conservatively will leave some grass residue in the pasture. “If we leave excess post-graze residual, our soil biology gets kickstarted,” he said. “We have to begin feeding the organisms in the soil intentionally, not accidently.” Third, producers should rest about 15 to 20 percent of their grazing land before the growing season begins. Aljoe noted this is something all producers can do, but they must be intentional and plan for it. The fourth principle, according to Aljoe, is to allow full recovery before each grazing event. “A producer is not going to be able to do that unless they have allowed enough grass and forage in reserve coming out of winter for 30 days of grazing,” he stated. “This means long recovery periods of 60 to 120 days on native pastures. For drier pastures in the West, this could be as long as two years.” Next, Aljoe encouraged producers to increase the number of pastures to at least 10, pointing out more is better. “Producers who can get this number closer to 30 while using high-stock density will truly begin to have more rapid improve-

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ment in soil health,” he stated. For the sixth principle, Aljoe said, “If we take more than 50 percent of the leaf area, the roots stop growing. There’s no longer enough leaf area to capture energy, grow roots and grow plant leaf material again. So, graze the top third of the plant.” Lastly, Aljoe recommended applying high stock density so hoof action can incorporate residual grass into the soil. “High-stock density increases herd impact, and

we can lay more of the material down and really begin to feed the soil organisms,” he stated. Aljoe concluded his presentation by reminding producers it’s important to remember, however, that one can’t do all of these principles at the same time and to consider some of them will require more time and labor. “If producers can only do one thing, adjust stocking rate,” he advised. “They should build some flexibility into their stocking rate so when they get

to the dry years, they won’t have to destock quite so rapidly.” Producers should also maintain plenty of residual grass and other plants. “Always have soil cover and allow full recovery before re-grazing,” Aljoe concluded. Burt Rutherford is the director of content and senior editor of BEEF Magazine and can be reached by visiting beefmagazine.com. This article was originally published by the American Wagyu Association on Dec. 4.

Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 35 No. 37 • January 6, 2024

OBITUARIES Nadine Alma Roe Graham May 29, 1936 – Dec. 25, 2023

The following is a personal history written by Nadine while she was a member of the Oregon Trail Homemakers Club. I was born May 29, 1936 in Lander and was followed shortly by a twin sister, Maxine Susan. From this time, we shared everything, including our names. None of our teachers or relatives could remember which name belonged to which kid. At the time, my parents and an older sister lived on a small farm about six and half miles from Lander. All of my grandparents also lived on a farm not far away. Several years later, my father’s parents moved to town, and when Maxine and I were six, we also moved towns so we would be closer to a school. The place was outside of Lander then. It had been a dairy farm and had a wonderful barn with a combat floor where we played for hours. The next fall we moved several blocks closer to town where my parents still live today. My mother’s parents still lived on a farm, so my mother kept two cousins who were living with my grandparents so they could attend school. Needless to say, the house was full, as I had two younger sisters and a brother by then. My mother raised a huge garden and had a cow and chickens until the town was built out to meet us. My dad worked for the Wyoming Highway Department for years, and in 1952 he bid on the mail route of South Pass and Atlantic City, a job he still has by the way. He used to snowshoe in before they kept the road open during the winter. All of us learned to work at an early age – everything from babysitting to picking raspberries for neighbors.

We walked the seven miles to my grandparents often in the summer when we were 10 or 11 and also in 4-H. While I was in high school, I worked as a waitress and cleaned at a motel during summer vacation. We graduated from high school in 1954, and for a while, I stayed with my older sisterʼs children while working in the diet kitchen at the hospital in the afternoon and evening. After that I decided to work full time, so got a job at the Log Cabin Grocery where I worked for two years. In the fall of 1955, my sister went to Denver to St. Lukes to go to nursing school. She had worked for a year, and by working extra while she was in training, she managed to finish. We were close so I missed her, but I got an apartment with two girlfriends. One of the girls was married the following summer, so Dolly and I decided with another friend to go to Casper College in September of 1956. As it happened, some other girls from Lander went to Casper too so four of us shared an apartment. We moved into a house later and got another roommate again. It was because all of us had jobs and different hours at school. Dolly and I both got jobs right away, which was fortunate because most of our savings went for tuition and books. She had a job at the Ben Franklin store downtown and I worked at the Ben Franklin store at Hilltop, so we both had a problem getting to our jobs and school. We worked 27 hours one week and 37 hours the next week. Jim and I had met and dated in high school, and he graduated in 1953. He went into the Army in the fall of 1954. We wrote to each other while he was in the service, and we were engaged shortly after he got back in the fall of 1956. I finished the year and was undecided about going for another year, but one of the girls had talked me into applying for scholarships, which I surprised myself by winning. During summer vaca-

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tion, I worked at the same grocery store again. The following year, I stayed with a couple which made things much easier because she worked at the same store. At the end of the third semester, I was initiated into the Phi Theta Kappa, and after that, I did some practice teaching in the first grade. In my spare time, I made my wedding dress and Jim came down as often as he could. I decided I should be able to work more since I wasn’t taking as many credit hours, so I worked until 8 p.m. every night the last semester. I graduated on a Friday, and Jim and I were married the following Tuesday, June 10, 1958. My sister Maxine finished hemming my dress, and Dolly finished Maxine’s dress. On May 28, 1959, James Dale was born and on July 20, 1961, Carol Sue was born. I have been in Cow Belles since 1958 and joined Homemakers when the Ore-

gon Trail Club was started. I have been a Den Mother and have been a 4-H leader for two years. All of my family has been fortunate because all of us are alive and well. My older sister lives in Elko, Nev.; my twin sister in Denver and a younger sister and her husband are in Spain but should be home in July. My younger sister and family live in Riverton, and my brother and his wife are in North Carolina. My brother is in the Special Forces and was in Vietnam three times. He was also with the group that went into North Vietnam to try to release the prisoners and was awarded a silver star. He was married last June, and his wife teaches at Fort Bragg.  After their marriage, Jim and Nadine made their home along the Sweetwater on the Graham Ranch where Nadine resided until her death on Dec. 25. Nadine was very active

in her community. Among her many activities, she was in the Cow Belles, worked on the Election Board and helped organize and volunteered at the Jeffrey City Library – the school kids were always excited to go to the library when she was there. Nadine helped with the Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts, and she was a 4-H leader. She was on the Jeffrey City Fire Auxiliary and the Community Rec Board where she helped with the organization of many community activities. Nadine received the Riverton Chamber of Commerce Agricultural Woman of the Year Award in 2019 in appreciation for giving back to the community. Nadine was always ready to do whatever was needed – cook, organize, haul hay or fix fence. She was a woman of few words but believed in hard work. She didn’t complain and always put others first. When she was asked

what was important to her, her response was always, “My family.” She enjoyed many trips with her sisters and brother. Her quiet strength, unwavering support and love of her family provided an example of what love of family is. She taught all her life to help others, work hard and laugh often because life is full of blessings. Nadine was preceded in death by her sister Clarice, grandson Aric and greatgrandson Zade James. She is survived by her brother Frank; three sisters Lois, Maxine and Charlotte; her son Dale; daughter Carol; daughter-in-law Sheila Graham; son-in-law Earl Nebeker; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Jan. 3 at Hudson’s Funeral Home. Donations can be made to the Jeffery City Fire Department Auxiliary Committee, PO Box 911, Jeffrey City, WY 82310.

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