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Volume 30 Number 24 • October 13, 2018

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A Look Inside The Small Business Administration looks at positive impacts from recent tax legislation.........................Page 2 November’s election brings uncertainty for the U.S. and the ag industry.............Page 6 Japanese cattle breeds may provide carcass tra its................................Page 8 A Kaycee and Sheridan vet provides tips for young producers to consider as they choose their career path........ ....................................Page 9

Quick Bits Beef Imports The last USDA World Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report pegged total U.S. beef imports for 2018 at 3.037 billion pounds, 44 million pounds or 1.5% higher than a year ago. Given the rate of imports through the end of September, the Daily Livestock Report says it is possible we may see a modest upward revision in those estimates in the next report, scheduled for release Oct. 11.

Robb: Cull cow prices remain uncertain with numerous market impacts

Laramie – Could cull cow prices dip down to 30 cents a hundredweight before the traditional culling season ends? This is a question that goes unanswered as other factors continue to impact

the market.

Jim Robb, senior agricultural economist at the Livestock Marketing Information Center (LMIC) who spoke recently to a group of nutritionists and ranch-

ers during the High Plains Nutrition and Management Roundtable in Laramie, told producers that slaughter cow prices are a problem this year because they are not following traditional

trends.

Market factors “Is the cull cow market heading down to 30 cents?

The only way is if cull cow slaughter continues to Please see ROBB on page 13

Focused on rangelands Society for Range Management continues to grow, build

Sheridan – Wyoming’s Section for the Society for Range Management (SRM) met Oct. 9-11, with a full agenda focusing on the issues facing Wyoming’s rangelands today and a field tour to allow membership on-the-ground experience and training.

Among the highlights from the meeting, SRM National Board Member Clayton Marlow addressed Wyoming’s membership, touting his Wyoming roots and looking at the progress SRM has made in the last several years.

Marlow said he started his career in the Wyoming Section of SRM, commenting, “I’ve had the very good fortune to serve the last few years on the SRM Board of Directors. We decided that the board should make every effort

to attend section meetings to interface with members.”

Membership “SRM is defined by our membership,” Marlow emphasized.

For those involved in SRM, he said the benefits match the effort of the individual member.

“We’ve had a chronic problem at SRM because people ask what they get out of the organization,” he explained. “We get out of it exactly what we put into it.”

He continued, “I’ve treasured my 40-plus year time in SRM because of the people I’ve associated with and met in the profession.”

Interacting with section leaders and board members, Please see SRM on page 9

Lottery Funds After its fourth straight quarter of transferring $1 million to the State Treasurer’s Office, on Oct. 5, WyoLotto transferred over $1.4 million to state coffers. The total amount transferred to the State of Wyoming has reached beyond $10 million since April 2016. Visit wyolotto.com for more information.

Crop Insurance Wyoming crop insurance use for 2017 in Wyoming was down slightly from 2016. The 2017 overall loss ratio was lower, at 0.60, and significantly lower than 2016, which was 0.95. Producers insured 2.47 million acres, which was over 400,000 more acres than 2016. Most of this growth was in Pasture, Rangeland, Forage – Rainfall Index (PRF-RI) policies.

Western Governors’ emphasize working together for success

Cheyenne – In a two-day meeting to discuss the challenges surrounding invasive species and biosecurity across the West, Western Governors’ Association (WGA) Executive Director Jim Ogsbury launched the Working Lands Roundtable, an effort to continue efforts kick-off with each Chairman’s Initiative.

“WGA’s Working Lands Roundtable is a mechanism that will generate better information, lead to more informed decision-making and more effectively leverage the resources and influence to preserve and protect the incredible natural resources of the West,” commented Ogsbury in kicking off the Oct. 11-12 meeting.

Chairmen’s initiative Ogsbury explained that each chair of WGA has the prerogative to invest a significant amount of the organization’s resources – both human and financial resources – toward a specific issue or police effort.

“The current generation of western governor’s Please see WGA on page 5

Forage Superbowl winners announced

With 843 samples from 27 states submitted to the World Forage Analysis Superbowl, the highest placing samples were displayed during the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisc.

Wyoming producers once again saw top-level successes at the event, placing top in the Commercial Hay and Grass Hay Divisions.

Lazy 2K Livestock of Wheatland earned first place in the Champion Commercial Hay Division. Teri Hinman attended the event to receive her award, which included a cash prize, ribbon and plaque, from sponsor NEXGROW and World Dairy Expo Board President Al Deming.

Hardrock Farms, Inc. of Wheatland placed second in the division.

In the Champion Grass Hay Division, Lazy 2K Livestock placed second, Hardrock Farms, Inc. placed third, and Danko Farms of Powell placed fourth.

Ethanol Upped

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue hailed President Trump’s directive to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to begin a rulemaking process to expand the sale of corn ethanol to include E15 year-round, calling it another case of “Promises Made, Promises Kept” for President Trump.

Working together

Women in Ag

Ag leader sees opportunity to invest in the world In high school, Leslie McCuiston’s psychology teacher told her something she would never forget. “It may not be your fault, but it is your problem.”

Of course, the teacher was only referring to the never-ending excuses students had for missed assignments or the inability to take a test, but to McCuiston, it means much more.

“I’ve thought of that saying often,” she says. “It is the things we deal with as managers, as businesses, as parents, as families and as farms. We have to figure out how to deal with issues in front of us.”

Early years McCuiston grew up on a southwestern Oklahoma cattle ranch that is still operated by her parents and two younger brothers. She went to college in eastern Oklahoma to initially study psychology, but later, she attended Oklahoma State University and switched her major to agricultural economics.

“I knew I didn’t want to be a teacher or major in animal science, so ag economics it was,” she tells the group. “I always thought I’d work in the cattle industry, since I grew up with cattle. I thought I was going to be

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Commercial Hay – Teri Hinman (left) of Lazy 2K Livestock accepted the award for Champion Commercial Hay at the 2018 World Dairy Expo. Hinman was recognized by sponsor NEXGROW’s Dave Hallberg (center) and World Dairy Expo Board President Al Deming (right). Photo credit of Harlen Persinger

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It’s a Victim

For the last month, happenings in Washington, D.C. have been, well, indescribable. The vile undertone was something we have never witnessed before.

If you have read books on our founding fathers and their actions From the Publisher while writing and developing a ConDennis Sun stitution to form our nation, times got a little nasty. While the doors were not locked to the battles, the press was not as large or sophisticated as today, and the news most likely didn’t get out to the public as we have just witnessed in our nation’s capital lately. One wonders, jokingly, how our founding fathers ever got a constitution formed and written using none of our modern terms like collaboration, consensus and doxing – and they did it without having a computer or the internet.

One of the victims of the disagreements in Congress is the 2018 Farm Bill, which was allowed to expire on Sept.

30. We have heard time and time again that a new farm bill was going to be approved before the midterm elections, but that looks far off now. There is enough blame to go around, as there are troubles between the House and the Senate and between the two political parties over key provisions in the bill. I guess that means double trouble. So much disagreement was present that it was printed that there were no meetings planned for the three days prior to the farm bill expiration. While there was talk that there might be a shortterm extension, even that failed to materialize.

One of the major issues from the start was welfare reform language that was not agreeable between parties, the House, Senate and President Trump. This language, which originated by House Republicans, would attach work requirements to the food stamp benefits in the current Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It makes sense that someone who receives food stamps and is able to work, has to work, even part-time to receive those benefits.

You can’t have it both ways.

The top negotiators have argued that Congress’ real deadline isn’t until December before the recess, so they still have time. Well, Congress is not in session many days with elections, Thanksgiving and Christmas coming on, so they better get with it. The House is out of session until after the Nov. 6 elections.

Besides welfare reform, there are the dairy issues, USDA energy programs, differences over the commodity titles, crop insurance, rural utilities and, of course, farm subsidies and conservation titles. As we know, it’s huge piece of legislation, with the food stamp dollars taking up at least a third of the total dollars.

This past week, there was a big difference between a couple of the lead negotiators. Senate Ag Committee Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and Mike Conaway (R-Texas), House Ag Committee chairman, were in a tussle over dollars spent for urban farmers and the Southern Plains cotton farmers. So, now the turf wars are popping up.

Hopefully, with the little time left, Congress will find a way to get the farm bill passed – and not just an extension. Times change, and a lot of people work within the farm bill system outside of just food stamps. The farm bill means cheap food for Americans, farms and ranches for young producers and water projects for ranchers and wildlife, among others.

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GUEST OPINIONS Tax Reform Continues to Power Small Business Growth in Wyoming

By Dan Nordberg, Small Business Administration Region VIII Administrator

Recently, I was shopping at our local store and was amazed that holiday merchandise was already on the shelves.

What happened to the tradition of launching the Christmas selling season right after turkey time at the end of November?

Little did I know, the holiday shopping season now starts with Halloween and runs straight through until Christmas.

The last three months of the year are critically important for our locally owned small businesses. In fact, statistics show that locally owned retailers earn as much as 50 percent or more of their total annual revenues from the period between Oct. 1 and the end of the year. During this time, businesses invest heavily on labor and new inventory, as well as marketing strategies to stay competitive with online retailers.

The holiday season can be a drain both on the business owner’s time and cash flow.

The good news is that the Trump administration’s tax cuts and regulatory reforms are now enabling small businesses to plan more effectively and reinvest in their companies by expanding, hiring more employees, and raising wages. This is support that is badly needed during this time of the year.

Support also comes from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). At SBA, we have the important job of powering the American dream by empowering aspiring entrepreneurs. As the nation’s go-to resource and voice for small business, SBA provides counseling, capital and contracting expertise, so businesses can confidently start, grow, expand or recover. For many, SBA helps make the American dream of business ownership a reality.

Over the last nine months, I have talked with a number of small business owners, elected officials, and community leaders across Wyoming about the critical importance of maintaining a pro-business climate in our local communities. A major component of that includes a national tax environment that allows entrepreneurs to invest more of their money into employees and infraDan Nordberg structure and less into taxes to the federal government.

With the new tax cuts, most small businesses will now be able to deduct 20 percent off their business income in addition to having their taxable income taxed at lower rates. And for the first five years, they’ll be able to write off investments in new equipment the year the investment is made.

These pro-growth policies are already producing major dividends in the small business arena. Wyomingites are seeing more money in their paychecks following the president’s tax cuts. In addition to the tax cuts themselves, which have benefited virtually everyone, more than six million American workers have received a bonus, a pay raise or improved Please see SBA on page 18

Wyoming Food Safety is to Educate While Regulating

By Linda Stratton, Wyoming Department of Agriculture Consumer Health Services Manager Food safety in restaurants and other food establishments may not be the first thing you think of when you talk about agriculture, but it plays an important role in the ag industry. When there are outbreaks of illnesses that stem from restaurants, retail stores or food manufactures like meat plants, dairies and produce growers, it can have a negative impact on the agriculture industry and the specific commodities that may have been involved.

To help minimize the prevalence of these outbreaks, the Wyoming Department of Agriculture (WDA) Consumer Health Services Division (CHS) dedicates a lot of time and effort to education of these establishments, not just regulation.

For decades, WDA has been proactive on making education a priority during visits for regulating purposes. CHS processes approximately 5,000 new and renewed food licenses annually, and these food establishments are inspected by CHS inspectors, as well as six local health departments in Wyoming. When conducting inspections, there is a requirement in the Wyoming Food Safety Rule that states a person in charge

must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP (Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Points) principles and requirements of the food safety rule. Through the years, regulators have found that compliance will increase if the people operating the establishment are properly trained. Because of this, the philosophy in Wyoming has been to educate while we regulate.

Along with educating in the establishments during inspections, we also focus on training courses throughout the state. Over the years, partnerships with the Wyoming Environmental Health Association, the University of Wyoming Extension, WDA and others worked to develop and administer food safety courses with some help from a USDA grant to develop training materials and conduct the trainings.These groups formed the Wyoming Food Safety Coalition (WFSC) to move these trainings forward and help keep citizens of Wyoming safe and consequently, protect the agriculture industry.

WFSC is still active and has about 85 members that team teach food safety courses in Wyoming. The coaliPlease see WDA on page 6

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NEWS BRIEFS

Park County reports brucellosis case

Wyoming State Veterinarian Jim Logan has been notified by the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory and the National Veterinary Services Laboratory that there is a new case of brucellosis in a cattle herd in Park County, which is in the Wyoming Brucellosis Designated Surveillance Area.

Serologic testing at both laboratories has shown reactor level results on three animals from one herd. Further testing including bacterial culture will be conducted to confirm serology results.

Logan and Assistant State Field Veterinarian Thach Winslow are working with the owner of the infected cattle and the owners of six contact herds to determine risk levels and conduct an epidemiologic investigation.

The herd with known Brucella-positive animals is under quarantine at this time, and quarantines will be issued to contact herd owners as the investigation proceeds. Contact herd owners are currently under hold order movement restrictions, and no sexually-intact cattle can be moved until the herd has been cleared by a complete risk assessment and appropriate brucellosis testing is conducted.

For more information, contact the Wyoming Livestock Board field office at 307-857-4140.

Bulletin looks at irrigation basics Understanding soil-water relationships for more efficient irrigation is the focus of a new bulletin from the University of Wyoming Extension.

Extension Irrigation Specialist Vivek Sharma explores the basics of soil water concepts and associated terms in Irrigation Management: Basics of Soil Water, B-1330.

A better understanding of definitions and terms associated with soil water can aid communication between agricultural producers, irrigation practitioners, Extension personnel, researchers and water management and regulatory agency personnel, said Sharma, based at the Powell Research and Extension Center and an assistant professor in the Department of Plant Sciences at UW. Topics include soil composition, soil bulk density, soil water content, the soil moisture characteristic curve, available water capacity, total available water and the water balance, among others.

The publication is available for free viewing or download by going to uwyo.edu/uwe and clicking on the Find a Publications tab and entering the title or bulletin number.

The document is available in PDF, HTML or ePub formats.

Forest Service chief appointed U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that Vicki Christiansen will serve as the 19th Chief of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service. Christiansen has been serving as Interim Chief since March of this year.

Following the announcement, Secretary Perdue said, “As a former wildland firefighter and fire manager, Chief Christiansen knows what’s needed to restore our forests and put them back to work for the taxpayers. With seven years at the Forest Service and 30 years with the states of Arizona and Washington, Vicki’s professional experience makes me confident that she will thrive in this role and hit the ground running.”

ICOW sets convention Join with like-minded ranchers and their families and attend the annual Independent Cattlemen of Wyoming (ICOW) convention, Nov. 2-3. A wide variety of topics and issues will be discussed in Casper at the Ramkota Inn. Some of the outstanding speakers are Matt Thompson, a life-long cattle producer and promoter on both a national and international level, who will speak on the importance of private property rights; Stacy Lynn, an investigative journalist and private-sector consultant who will speak on individual rights and financial interests of farmers and ranchers and the reality of government gone rogue; Bill Bullard, CEO of R-CALF since 2001; Chuck Gray, a conservative running for HD 57; and Ann Wittmann from the Wyoming Beef Council.

Following a day of informative and thoughtful speakers, a delicious banquet will be dished up Friday evening. A silent auction will be “served” on the side.

The ICOW business meeting will be Nov. 3.

The Ramkota has reserved a block of rooms at $80, but rooms must be reserved by Oct. 22 for the convention rate. Please call 307-266-6000 for reservations.

Registration for the ICOW convention should be submitted by Oct. 24, 2018 to Joyce Menke, ICOW treasurer, PO Box 72, Elk Mountain, WY 82324 or call Mark Bebo for more information at 307-632-3942 or 307-532-1545.

Registration includes Nov. 2's lunch, speakers and banquet at $70 per person. Additional guest tickets for the banquet can be purchased at $25 per person.

Guide touts pasture mix University of Wyoming (UW) researchers have determined grass-legume mixtures have higher productivity and net economic returns than monoculture grass or legume stands.

UW Extension Forage Agroecologist Anowar Islam reports the results in Grass-Legume Mixtures Can Maximize Farm Profits in Wyoming, B-1329.

Islam conducted three years of studies at the James C. Hageman Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension Center near Lingle. He found a 50-50 percent mixture of alfalfa and meadow bromegrass produced the highest net return. A 50-50 percent mixture of alfalfa and orchardgrass had the second highest net return in his study.

The bulletin is available for free viewing and download by going to uwyo.edu/uwe and clicking on the Find a Publication tab and typing in the title or bulletin number. The document is available in PDF, HTML or ePub formats.

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Loans offered for underserved groups U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wyoming Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Lois Van Mark reminds producers that FSA offers specially targeted farm ownership and farm operating loans to underserved applicants as well as beginning farmers and ranchers.

“Each year, a portion of FSA’s loan funds are set aside to lend to targeted underserved and beginning farmers and ranchers,” said Van Mark. “Farming and ranching is a capital-intensive business, and FSA is committed to helping producers start and maintain their agricultural operations.”

For more information on FSA’s farm loan programs and underserved and beginning farmer guidelines, please contact your local FSA office. To find your local FSA office, visit offices.usda.gov.

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NEWS BRIEFS

WyFB hosts discussion meets

Farm Bureau members between the ages of 18-35 and college students in Wyoming are invited to participate in the 2018 Discussion Meet competitions.

There are two different competitions that will be held during the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation (WyFB) Annual Meeting in Sheridan in November.

The first competition is the Regular WyFB Young Farmer and Rancher (YF&R) Discussion Meet. The YF&R event will be held Nov. 9, and the winner receives a $500 cash prize, as well as an expense paid trip to the national contest Jan. 11-16, 2019 in New Oreans, La. Farm Bureau regular members between the ages of 18-35 are eligible.

The second competition is the WyFB YF&R Collegiate Discussion Meet; any student attending a Wyoming college is eligible. The state winner receives a $300 cash prize and an expense paid trip to the AFBF March 15-18, 2019 national competition in Milwaukee, Wisc. to compete for college scholarships.

Topics and rules are available at wyfb.org. Applications must be postmarked by Oct. 25. Contact WyFB YF&R Coordinator Kerin Clark at 307-532-2002 or kclark@wyfb. org with questions.

Beef exports a bright spot U.S. beef exports set new records in August with export value topping $750 million, according to USDA data analyzed by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Meanwhile, August pork exports were fairly steady with last year’s volume, but retaliatory duties in key markets continued to press down on pork export value.

August beef exports totaled 119,850 metric tons, up seven percent from the same period a year ago, valued at $751.7 million. The value was up 11 percent year-overyear and easily exceeded the previous record of $722.1 million, reached in May 2018.

For the period running January through August, beef exports totaled 899,300 metric tons, up nine percent from a year ago, while value climbed 18 percent to $5.51 billion. – Meatingplace

Debate set for candidates

Independent Cattlemen of Wyoming (ICOW) and Wyoming Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife (SFW) will be hosting a Gubernatorial Candidate Debate on Oct. 24 in Riverton. The debate will be in the Little Theater Room, located on the campus of the Central Wyoming College from 5-10 p.m., with the debate beginning at 6 p.m.

ICOW and SFW will alternate questions until 8 p.m. At the conclusion of the debate, each candidate will be given 3.5 minutes to wrap up their comments.

The event will conclude at approximately 8:30 PM. ICOW members who would like to submit a question for the debate, can do so by e-mailing Judy McCullough at jmccullough@collinscom.net or Bobby Giesse at wyocattle@ hughes.net.

USFS releases grouse plans The U.S. Forest Service advanced changes to sage grouse protections in Utah and four other western states that environmental groups say are part of the Trump administration’s efforts favoring industry but that push the imperiled bird closer to extinction.

The agency on Oct. 5 released draft plans altering rules, put in place in 2015 by the Obama administration, generally viewed as keeping the bird from being listed for federal protections under the Endangered Species Act.

Groups seeks common sense The National Horse and Burro Rangeland Management Coalition (NHBRMC) recently submitted public testimony to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) on the current state of the nation’s rangelands.

The coalition noted that the overpopulation of horses and burros continues to threaten the health of rangelands and negatively affects the multiple uses of these public lands.

Representing more than 10 million Americans and 18 national organizations, NHBRMC includes sportsmen, livestock growers, state and local governments, resource management specialists, professional land managers and others concerned with the management of horses and burros in a commonsense and ecologically sound way.

Business Forum set Gov. Matt Mead will kick off the 2018 Governor’s Business Forum, which takes place Nov. 13-15 at the Little America Hotel and Resort in Cheyenne. This year’s forum focuses on how Wyoming can chart a new course by pioneering technology frontiers, pursuing international trade and looking for ways to revolutionize the way the state does business.

“Wyoming must evaluate ways to strengthen, diversify and expand its economy,” said Gov. Mead. “This forum provides a chance to discuss opportunities for Wyoming to improve the lives of our future generations. It also brings together business leaders from all over the state to foster collaboration, share best business practices and network with new and old colleagues.”

The Wyoming Business Alliance and the Wyoming Heritage Foundation will co-host the Governor’s Business Forum. The 2018 forum includes nationally recognized speakers such as best-selling author and tech pioneer Michael Rogers, national fiscal experts Katherine Barrett and Richard Greene and author Sam Western. There will also be a panel discussion with Gov. Mead, past Wyoming Governors and legislative leadership who will provide insight for the upcoming 2019 legislative session.

For more information and to register, please go to wyomingbusinessalliance.com.

Drought plans out The seven Colorado River Basin states including Wyoming, the Department of the Interior and water entitlement holders in the Lower Basin have been working diligently on a set of draft Drought Contingency Plan (DCP) agreements to respond to ongoing historic drought conditions and to reduce the likelihood of Colorado River reservoirs – particularly Lake Powell and Lake Mead – further declining to critical elevations.

Negotiations on the DCP agreements are nearing completion. The DCP agreements include an Upper Colorado River Basin DCP and a Lower Colorado River Basin DCP. The draft DCP agreements are available for download at the links below or from the State Engineer’s website. A webinar describing the agreements will be held on Oct. 15 at 3 p.m. at meet.google.com/ivh-bjfn-avf. Participants can also call in at 866-636-0670 with the PIN number 84480#.

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WGA continued from page 1 is committed to making a difference, and they are focused of action,” Ogsbury continued, noting, however, they have chosen ambitious and complex initiatives to provide solutions for challenges facing their constituents. “They are taking on difficult challenges and approaching them in a thoughtful, methodical and bipartisan way.”

At the same time, to accomplish their goals, efforts require a multi-year commitment, stakeholder outreach and engagement, as well as partnerships across jurisdictional boundaries.

“These issues are too big and too complicated to be contained in a year of a chairman’s term of service,” Ogsbury emphasized. “When we take on these efforts, we are in it for the long haul, and we’re committed to implementing the governor’s policy initiatives.”

To do so, the Working Lands Roundtable commits to continuing the work of these efforts, with an emphasis on emerging threats in western communities.

Ogsbury listed recent initiatives, including Gov. Mead’s Species Conservation and Endangered Species Act Initiative, Mont. Gov. Steve Bullock’s National Forest and Rangeland Management Initiative and the current initiative of Hawaii Gov. David Ige, Biosecurity and Invasive Species, as providing positive movement forward for states.

“These initiatives have been tremendously successful, and the Working Lands Roundtable will build on that success by demolishing the silos of individual resources initiatives and building relationships,” Ogsbury emphasized.

Well poised organization With a strong team of governors in the West, Mead says WGA is an organization that can’t be matched in its ability to get things done.

“I belong to the National Governors’ Association and Republican Governors’ Association, as well, but neither are even close to WGA’s ability to get things done,” Mead explained. “There are a number of reasons that we are successful.”

First and foremost, Mead says western governors have developed a strong trust, even across party lines, and they start by sharing a friendship.

“WGA gets things done by having in policy and in practice bi-partisan efforts,” he said. “We have mutual respect for one another, recognizing that, while we’re from different parties, we have so much in common in taking care of the West.”

“The West is a huge area, and collectively, WGA has decided we are sincere about finding solutions in a bi-partisan way,” Mead continued. “We are sincere about making policy changes, sharing ideas and making it work.”

“So often, what’s best for the West is best for the country,” Mead commented.

Invasives issues As WGA gathered in Cheyenne, they focused on invasive species, and Mead cited several examples that Wyoming has been faced with.

“Quagga and zebra mussels are a potentially dangerous situation, and we’ve been successful so far in keeping them out of Wyoming,” Mead said. “We also have cheatgrass, and everyone knows the problems that cheatgrass creates.”

In addition, invasive pathogens like brucellosis, plague and white-nosed syndrome infecting longeared bats can inhibit the ability of industries to operate.

“If we can’t address these challenges in a meaningful way, they impact our other efforts,” he continued.

As an example, Mead cited the extensive work that has gone into providing habitat for sage grouse.

If, however, cheatgrass invasion results in catastrophic wildfires that eradicate sage grouse habitat, all the work and investment is for naught, he said.

Working together Mead also emphasized the important role that partners and stakeholders provide in WGA’s ability to tackle the West’s problems.

“We appreciate so much the time and expertise in our partners, and we want everyone who participates in WGA efforts to know they make a difference,” he commented. “All people are welcome to the table to provide input and solutions, and our work will result in actual policy changes.”

As politicians across the country often fail to provide answers for Americans, Mead noted that WGA has a very different attitude.

“WGA is a place where answers can be found and bipartisanship is not just a talking point,” he commented. “At WGA, we work, and we deal with problems not just as states, but as a region.”

Look for continued coverage of the Working Lands and Invasive Species workshop in upcoming editions of the Roundup.

Saige Albert is managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup and can be reached at saige@wylr.net.

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Lane: Upcoming elections provide uncertainty, necessity for voter turn-out Park City, Utah – In the midst of a government administration that isn’t shy about making headlines, Public Lands Council (PLC) Executive Director Ethan Lane noted, “This administration has also been open to taking a look at policies and making things better.”

Lane specifically called out the large number of government officials in attendance at the organization’s annual meeting, held Sept. 27-29 in Park City, Utah.

“The reason they’re all here is, this is a venue we can talk about how a variety of different policies intersect,” Lane commented.

Providing direction to the White House to create an environment where policies works takes conversations to another level, allowing further cooperation and collaboration between ranchers and the federal government.

“I can’t think of any aspect of our operations that aren’t under the microscope or subject to federal scrutiny,” he said.

Political climate With election just around the corner in early November, Lane called September 2018 one of the most uncertain political times in recent memory.

“As we transition from

the 115th Congress to the 116th Congress, our best chance of getting statutory changes and laws in is right now,” Lane said.

“If we want Senate Democrats to vote for legislation, we need them to get re-elected before they get sent back home.”

Congressmen and women see heightened uncertainty about their future in the House and Senate. Additionally, polling is largely uncertain because of the decline in use of landline phones.

Today, more than ever before, Americans are moving across the country, but retaining their phone numbers from home with their cell phone, making it difficult for agencies to conduct telephone polls.

“The news media is also often less than totally accurate on what’s going on from day to day,” Lane commented. “We have no idea what’s going to come in the fall, but we do know that the consequences are going to be massive.”

With many organizations making a push for regulatory changes in the current Congress, Lane also cautioned against taking actions in a haphazard

manner.

“What is done easily is undone easily,” Lane said.

Presidential influence “What will happen in November? We have no idea,” Lane commented, “but President Trump has proven himself to be a force in these races, both good and bad.”

The concern with Trump’s influence is that the President can either win over voters or send moderate voters back home.

“We heavily monitor where the President goes, what he does and what he says when he gets there,” Lane said.

In addition, the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court will impact the way some Americans vote and whether they turn out.

“The Supreme Court decision will play a pivotal role in elections,” he commented.

While the House of Representatives sees the potential for new members every four years, Lane emphasized that the Senate doesn’t see the same turnover.

“The House is just a temperature of how the

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country feels on election day,” he said, “but the Senate is longer term.”

In some areas of the country, voters represented

by Democratic Senators helped to elect President Trump, which provides opportunity to help pass legislation. The reverse is also true, Lane said.

“We see Democratic Senators who are running for their lives right now,” Lane commented. “We’re looking at and concerned about some of these races across the state.”

“On the whole, the Senate looks better because we have more Democrats that look vulnerable than Republicans, but the overall trend is concerning,” he said.

Potential future If the House turns over

from Republican to Democrat, that would mean a return of Nancy Pelosi as Speaker of the House, which would be problematic for the ag industry.

PLC's Tanner Beymer noted that one polling agency was forecasting a four in five chance that the House of Representatives will turn over to Democratic control.

The lame duck session of Congress – particularly if seats are lost and a Democratic majority is imminent – will be unlike anything seen before.

“We’re going to see a lot of saber rattling, but our job is going to be watching and seeing where opportunities will be,” Lane said.

“Our trick is going to be to find the trains that are genuinely leaving the station

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Voting If conservatives don’t take polling numbers seriously because of an overconfidence in President Trump and don’t vote, as a result, the Republican majority in Congress is at risk.

“If voters are confident enough that they don’t turn out to vote, we have a problem,” Lane said. “Our administration is doing what we wanted them to do. All that is good, but we need to be scared and go vote. That’s the message we need to get across to survive.”

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WIA continued from page 1 one of only a handful of female cattle buyers coming out of college.”

Instead, an internship in the swine industry jumpstarted her career with Cargill Pork.

“I’ve been associated with the swine industry most of my career. I have worked with the plants, cell farms, contractors and startup farms,” she explains.

McCuiston was also selected as America’s Pig Farmer of the Year, which allowed her to speak on behalf of the pork industry and gave her name and face recognition. It was a title she is quite proud of.

“Since I now work for Pharmgate Animal Health as a senior accounts manager and no longer touch a pig on a regular basis, they asked for someone else to step into that role. However, I still do some speaking on behalf of the pork industry. It just changes my role somewhat,” she explains.

Transitioning During her climb up into management, McCuiston switched gears at one point and worked for an animal hospital in the Dallas, Texas area.

“I did it for a couple years, but I missed the swine industry, so I acquired a job as senior production management for the Maschhoffs.

The interesting thing about

the swine industry is, if one is willing to raise their hand, the industry will help them accomplish anything,” she says. “I went from managing people to managing human resources. It was a fun transition, and I think it fits into psychology.”

McCuiston adds, “I like figuring out what makes people tick, what makes them do something, what makes them change, and why they do the things they do.”

Working with people What McCuiston has found is it takes a lot of skill to work with a diversified group of people.

Statistics show that in 2016, only 19.3 percent of the population is still living in rural America. Nebraska has a low unemployment rate, and in some areas, there were less than 50 people looking for jobs. She found that, at times, she had to work with families, people

with no agricultural experience and unskilled workers.

“The rate of pay is always an issue because we work with such slim margins in agriculture,” she explains.

As senior production manager at Maschhoffs, McCuiston used an employee development program that allowed her to not only train the employees for the job they were given but to provide them with something longer-term.

“I could train my fiveyear-old niece to breed a sow. Pigs, cows and tractors are easy, but how do we get someone to care and treat it like it’s theirs? That’s the tricky part,” she explains.

“The goal of employee development is to leave someone better than we found them. We need to invest in our employees a little more,” she continues.

“We all need to become an encourager of potential versus a destroyer of confidence,” reciting a quote by

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Building relationships McCuiston offered some tips on how she formed a better relationship with employees.

First, get better acquainted. Then, invest in yourself. Be a leader on your home and farm to grow and learn how to handle situations. Learn how to interact with different personalities.

She also said it is important to tell yourself the truth and make sure to tell employees the truth, while also realizing everyone is different.

Use of frequent feedback is important, says McCuiston, who noted it is also important to have hard conversations.

Finally, McCuiston says it’s important to be happy for employees when they leave and make sure they leave the business better than when they joined.

Listening McCuiston says she learned how to become a better listener.

“Get to know employees and what makes them tick. Listen to their conversations,” she explains.

She also learned to ask questions and not make any assumptions. If they are late, make sure something didn’t happen to their kids or there aren’t problems at home before reprimanding them for being late, she explains.

“The employees need to trust us, and to do that, we need to have honest con-

versations with them. They need to know we have their best interests at heart. The truth is important. Be honest with them about who we are and who we aren’t,” she continues.

“Look at it as a way to develop a person that has exposure to those things.

Just remember, it might not be our fault, but it might be an amazing opportunity.

We’re not only feeding the world, but investing in the world as ag people,” she notes.

McCuiston spoke during the 2018 Nebraska Women in Ag Conference.

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Examples To prove a point about developing relationship with employees, Leslie McCuiston shares a case study about Jane, an employee she once managed.

“Jane was a learning process for me,” she admits. “The great thing about managing people is, wherever we are at, I think if we are investing in them, we gain even more. That’s what I got out of this case.”

Jane was an extremely bright woman in the industry who had worked for several companies and across the world. She was a good manager and came with a lot of knowledge about the business.

“When I took over managing her, the previous manager clued me in about some of her habits. I am a green person and make decisions pretty quick about

people, and I think I’m right,” she says.

“She lived up to what I expected, and we put her in an elevated position where she started to struggle.”

It was to the point that McCuiston had consulted with management, and they had agreed to fire Jane.

But, two things happened.

“In business, especially management, it is not that simple, and I like a challenge.

I wanted to prove we could figure this out,” McCuiston continues. “Jane assumed I didn’t like her, and I assumed she was a pain. So, I started thinking what I could do, what I could have done differently and how I could get us back on the right track.”

“She had a lot of knowledge, she just needed a way to use it without running people off from the farm,” she says.

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Japanese cattle breeds provide carcass quality boost, longevity The word Akaushi simply means red cow, in Japanese. This breed is one of four indigenous breeds of cattle in Japan and was introduced to the U.S. in 1994.

Bubba Bain, executive director of the American Akaushi Association, says these cattle have been in existence as a distinct breed for more than 150 years, and they are a national treasure in Japan.

First appearance Antonio Calles brought the first imported Akaushi cattle to the U.S. when he was a professor at Washington State University.

“He had been to Japan, and he saw that the Japanese were extremely healthy people. They don’t have problems with obesity or coronary heart disease like Americans do,” says Bain. “He wondered what they were doing different. The Japanese eat a lot of fish, but they also consume a lot of beef, so Dr. Calles started researching this.”

Calles found that the meat from these Japanese cattle had an abundance of oleic acid and mono-unsaturated fats, Bain continues.

He says, “We’ve been told for many years that eating red meat will increase cholesterol levels. Now we must educate people to the fact that these fats are good for us and will make our bodies healthier.”

Calles imported eight unrelated cows and three unrelated bulls to the U.S., so he could build a herd and do more research to find out more about these cattle. He began doing embryo transfers, and now, thousands of offspring have been generated from those original imported animals.

Growing the breed Many Akaushi cattle are located at Harwood, Texas.

“HeartBrand beef is the owner of these cattle and in charge of the beef operation. HeartBrand sells cattle to other breeders,” explains Bain. “Many new members

have joined our American Akaushi Association, which was started in early 2010. We have our branded meat programs established through USDA.” “Members can utilize these programs and receive the premiums for the offspring and harvested carcasses,” says Bain.

Unique traits The Akaushi is known for consistent, tender, flavorful, juicy meat. It’s a highly marbled meat, similar to Wagyu – a related Japanese breed.

A number of studies have compared carcass performance of Akaushi cattle and crosses with other beef cattle.

In one trial, Akaushi bulls were put with native cattle running on desert range in Oregon.

“The bulls ran side-byside with the native herd bulls and bred side-by-side.

Then, all the cattle were sent over to Phil Davis’ ranch near Cascade, Idaho on pivot-irri-

gated pastures to finish grazing,” Bain explains. “We sent the Akaushi crosses to Bovina Feeders, and two loads of the indigenous cattle were implanted for enhanced growth.”

Eric Dorr compiled the data from the trial, looking at how the Akaushi cattle performed in the northwest U.S., comparing the data to both breeds and breed crosses that ranchers commonly use.

“The Akaushi fared very well,” says Bain.

Carcass quality Producers in many beef breeds are trying to improve carcass quality.

Ty Lawrence at West Texas A&M’s Department of Agricultural Sciences has stated that a Prime, Yield Grade 1 animal occurs in only about 0.03 percent of the beef population. He says, if the beef industry could go from 0.03 percent to at least one percent, it would be a great accomplishment.

“With Akaushi cat-

tle, we are already there,” says Bain. “If a person uses an Akaushi bull, those offspring will likely be superior grade. If someone wants to produce Prime 1 carcasses, the Akaushi can do it in one generation.”

He continues, “On average, these carcasses were at 1.8 percent Yield Grade 1, whereas the overall beef industry was 0.03 percent.

West Texas State University compared data for us on more than 4,000 carcasses.”

The data was then charted and compared with 2011 Beef Quality Audit data.

“In their data, Prime and Choice in the Akaushi was 97.2 percent. Of this, 33.9 percent were Prime and 63.29 percent were Choice,” Bain says. “The majority of the 63 percent was Premium Choice. “

Looking at nearly 8,000 carcasses from the Beef Quality Audit, only 62.62 percent were Prime and Choice, with only 2.85 percent grading Prime.

“Where the Akaushi had 1.8 percent Prime 1 carcasses, the national audit didn’t find any. This is a real eye-opener,” says Bain.

Another advantage of the Akaushi cattle besides exceptional meat carcass is their longevity. Akaushi cows and bulls typically continue breeding into their late teens, and often into their early twenties.

“They have a very long life of production. This is another plus for cattle producers,” Bain mentions.

Heather Smith Thomas is a correspondent for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup.

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Unique breed – Akaushi cattle from Japan exhibit similar characteristics as the Wagyu breed, with improved carcass characteristics as compared to many breeds used in the U.S. Courtesy photo

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Alvina was born on Oct. 22, 1922 in Fort Collins, Colo. to Heinrich and Lillian Petrie. Her father passed away when Alvina was very young, and she moved with her mother and two brothers to Buffalo.

Alvina went to the Parsons Country School in the Red Hills area. She attended Johnson County High School and graduated with the class of 1940. She was married on July 2, 1941 in Sterling, Colo. to Arnaud Curutchet, and they raised sheep on the family ranch east of Buffalo for many years. Arnaud passed away in January of 1965, and Alvina continued living on the ranch with her son Arnaud James until her death.

Alvina enjoyed hooking rugs, collecting antiques and was an excellent cook.

She is survived by son Arnaud James Curutchet of Buffalo; daughters Katherine Hepp of Clearmont, Alberta (Jean) Escoz and Betty (Antonio) Rodriguez, all of Buffalo and Anita Iriberry of Wright; 18 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers; and one grandson.

Funeral services were held Oct. 9 at Harness Funeral Home Chapel in Buffalo, with Father Carl Beavers officiating. Interment was in Willow Grove Cemetery with graveside services to follow the funeral.

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SRM continued from page 1 Marlow noted that the skills and talents of its membership are unmatched.

“Over the years, SRM has become aware of groups that feel underrepresented, without a voice at the table,” Marlow said. “We entered into some diversity training to understand how we can reach out to all represented groups within the society and to enlarge our footprint within the profession.”

Training for the board of directors for SRM will extend down to the membership of the society, and SRM has also developed a new, more detailed and broader set of ethics, which are likely to be released to membership for a vote at the national meeting in February.

Marlow also noted that continued input is needed from SRM’s membership to influence their action in Washington, D.C. and beyond.

“Membership has really begun to pick up,” he noted, mentioning they have seen a 16 percent increase in the last year. “This growth has occurred entirely because of state and regional sections.”

Marlow encouraged members to get involved in the national organization.

“The strength and growth of this society is in our members,” Marlow said.

“We need the service of our members to carry out our mission.”

Working in D.C. As board members, SRM’s leadership works in Washington, D.C. in a collaborative effort to move the organization’s issues forward and establish the society as a professional group.

“Our efforts are actually beginning to bear fruit,” Marlow said. “I am eager and excited to tell everyone about opportunities that are in legislation being reviewed by both the House and Senate.”

Among these opportunities, certification of range management professionals would be required, which opens new doors for professionals, while also ensuring the highest standards for rangeland management and monitoring.

“While our visits to Washington, D.C. aren’t ranked high on the ‘fun and

Vet work brings challenges Lots of young people say they want to be a veterinarian when they grow up. Although some of these childhood dreams give way to other career ideas, some young people continue to show interest in this honorable profession, and one Wyoming veterinarian provides some advice for young people.

“Put in time volunteering at vet clinics and get experience around animals,” suggests Candice Carden, who owns Powder River Veterinary Hospital and Supply, PC in Kaycee and Sheridan. “Know that grades and extra-curricular activities will make students stand out to an admissions board.”

She adds, “It’s important to learn about all the aspects of the profession and make sure that students are truly ready to commit the tremendous amount of time and energy it takes to become a veterinarian.”

Carden, whose practice covers horses, cows, sheep, goats, small animals and the occasional ostrich, notes, “I wish I could say that being a veterinarian is all about saving every animal I treat and snuggling cute baby animals. Those experiences definitely make my day better, but it’s about euthanizing animals who are suffering, it’s about managing employees, and it’s about making sure we have enough inventory on hand – but not too much.”

Further, Carden notes she deals with clients who try to receive free or discounted treatment because they’re friends or others who are just difficult in general.

She comments, “We love animals, but we also love our jobs and need to pay the mortgage for the hospital, equipment loans, student loans and countless other expenses that have to be paid, regardless of whether we get paid.”

She admits that being a vet, there are emotional and financial sacrifices.

“We miss out on special family events, dinners, ball games, etc.,” Carden comments, noting, however, that there are financial challenges, as well.

“It’s essential to put pen to paper and look at the amount of student debt young vets will graduate with and make sure they have a plan to be able to make those payments and still have money to live life with,” Carden comments. “Many vets nowadays graduate with similar debt load to human doctors, yet have nowhere near the income of doctors for humans.”

The hardworking vet who graduated from Colorado State University in 2005 with a degree in veterinary medicine, adds, “Students must have a plan from the beginning and really know what they are getting into. The view from the top of the mountain once they’ve clawed their way up is amazing, but it takes some serious blood, sweat, tears and money to get there.”

Rebecca Colnar is a correspondent for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

exciting’ scale, it gives us the chance to remind people that range management is a professional career,” he commented.

In addition, SRM was asked to comment on an environmental assessment (EA) report regarding bison in Montana.

“After careful review, a letter of support was sent to SRM’s committees, asking for advice,” Marlow said.

“The society responded to the request by local members and sent a letter that SRM did not concern itself with what species was grazing, but that the EA should address proper range management principles as it moved forward.”

Professional society Then, Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) approached SRM for their input on reform of the Endangered Species Act, as did Congressmen pursuing similar legislation in the House.

“Barrasso received input from SRM that habitat consultation for threat-

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ened and endangered species should be carried out by certified habitat specialist,” Marlow said, noting that several certifying agencies could be utilized. “In my naïvety, I didn’t realize that all Fish and Wildlife Service has to do is consult.

Barrasso’s language would make it a requirement that the agency take input from certified professional range managers.”

Similar language is echoed in the House version of the bill, and similar certification of range management experts would be required for Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) projects.

“If any or all of these changes go through, SRM does not have enough certified range management people to do the job,” Marlow said. “We are asking a huge task of our Certified Professional Range Managers (CPRM) committee to streamline the certification process.”

To achieve these goals,

Marlow noted a new association CPRM process has been implemented to make the process a bit quicker.

He commented, “If this legislation goes through, we need to be able to carry it out.”

An SRM member also sits on the National Wild Horse and Burro Coalition, which is an impactful committee that helps provide guidance over a species that dramatically affects rangelands across the West.

“We have seen some worth in SRM’s efforts,” Marlow commented.

“Your profession is SRM. Your passion is SRM, and your society is SRM,” Marlow said to members of the Wyoming Section.

“After all these years, I’m still excited to come back to Wyoming.”

Saige Albert is managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup and can be reached at saige@wylr. net.

National meeting In February 2019, the Society for Range Management (SRM) will meet as a national organization in Minneapolis, Minn. to continue to strengthen and build the association by sharing knowledge and networking.

“We encourage everyone to come for the growth – both professionally and personally – that can be achieved at the meeting,” said SRM National Board Member Clayton Marlow. “We have a shortened, condensed program that provides SRM members more flexibility to attend with their already-busy work schedules.”

Marlow also encouraged members to attend the national meeting, which will be held later to allow individuals to attend meeting from other national organizations, including the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and National Association of Conservation Districts.

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It’s the Pitts

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My Best Idea Yet

I’ve tried everything to make a living in the cow business.

I bought expensive replacement heifers when the grass was green and the price was high, only to have to sell them for beef eight months later when the grass and the market

both dried up.

I tried the registered business, but the paperwork drove my wife nuts, and four different breed associations invited me to quit due to the genetic damage I was doing to their breed.

I even tried the hunting and

taxidermy business, but the only wildlife on the place is squirrels, and you’d be surprised how few interior decorators see the beauty in a dead squirrel hung on a wall.

But now I think I really have found a way to make money in the cow business – Lee’s Everlasting Pastures Cow Spa, Hoof Salon and Memory Garden.

Currently, one of the hottest business concepts is the spa business, which gave me my latest and greatest idea yet. No, I’m not thinking about sending my wife to a spa. After all, who’d be left at home to

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We all have old and loyal cows who stood quietly in the squeeze chute, never got sick, didn’t tinkle on the hay, always calved during daylight hours without any assistance and never failed to bring a heavy calf to the weaning pen. But in the twilight of their lives, how did we reward their years of service? We loaded them up, hauled them to the sales yard and sold them to ruthless cow buyers.

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ease your guilty conscious and help me make some money for a change, why not send your worn-out cows to Lee’s Everlasting Pastures, Hoof Salon and Memory Garden? For only $300 per month per cow, you can send those favorite toothless mommas to my place, where they can sleep in late, drink spring water and eat hay so good it’s usually reserved for Holsteins and horses. For the first time in their boring lives, they won’t have to sleep on hard ground, nor will they be chased by horny bulls, barked at by pain-in-the-patootie Border Collies or harassed by wolves. There will be no snotty-nosed-calves tugging at their flanks either.

On their first day at the spa, all cows will be deloused, dewormed, treated to a cleansing foot bath and misted with fragrant fly spray. Optional treatments for your favorite cows include seaweed body wraps and feedlot mud facials.

Cows can spend the day lazing around the hay shed or standing in pond water to rid themselves of pesky heel flies. There will be stretching, cow yoga and bovine pilates, and what cow doesn’t dream of an exfoliation by prickly pear cactus that will open their pores for a delightful eucalyptus oil body rub applied by my wife twice a day?

Our staff of scissorhand-like clipper pros was recruited from only the best

steer jockeys at Denver, and they will comb, clip and fluff the tails of your VIP cows. At great expense we’ve also employed Holstein hoof trimmers who will sand, paint and apply Swarovsky crystals to their hooves. And every cow will go home with their very own photograph standing in front of a banner heisted from the Fort Worth Stock Show so that for at least once in their lives, your special cows will know what it feels like to be a Grand Champion.

There will be mootivational speakers to help your extra special cows get in touch with their inner bovine-ness and celebrity guest chefs Baxter Black and Mad Jack Hanks will barbecue psychedelic mushrooms for your cows while they chew their cud around a bonfire of burning tires.

Should one of your old cows pass away while a guest at our spa, you can rest easy knowing she’ll be treated with dignity while being buried in our Everlasting Pastures Memorial Garden with a blackdraped backhoe.

For an additional fee, we can even arrange for a short non-denominational service by Pastor Pitts.

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Lot 5 – Ox Bow Manor 1158 – Price: $5,500 DOB: 3/7/11 Sire: Ox Bow Emblazon 9278 Dam’s Sire: 21AR Coal Bank C014 EPDs: BW: +2.8, WW: +55, YW: +93 and Milk: +23 Buyer: J Bar M Angus, Douglas Lot 12 – Ox Bow Barbaramere Jet 2120 – Price: $4,750 DOB: 3/3/12 Sire: GAR Example 3204 Dam’s Sire: Redland Emblazon 3234 EPDs: BW: +1.3, WW: +47, YW: +75 and Milk: +31 Buyer: Open 8 Genetics, Broadus, Mont.

Lot 11 – Ox Bow Beauty 032 – Price: $4,500 DOB: 1/38/10 Sire: S A V Final Answer 0035 Dam’s Sire: Rito 6I6 of 4B20 6807 EPDs: BW: -3.2, WW: +43, YW: +83 and Milk: +25 Buyer: Open 8 Genetics, Broadus, Mont.

Lot 13 – Ox Bow Barbaramere 1175 – Price: $4,500 DOB: 3/9/11 Sire: MC Cumber 4X13 Extra 7159 Dam’s Sire: Sitz Traveler 9929 EPDs: BW: +2.6, WW: +47, YW: +82 and Milk: +24 Buyer: Open 8 Genetics, Broadus, Mont.

Lot 15 – Ox Bow Lucy 112 – Price: $4,500 DOB: 2/19/11 Sire: Woodhill Foresight Dam’s Sire: BCC Bushwacker 41-93 EPDs: BW: +0.6, WW: +54, YW: +90 and Milk: +36 Buyer: Open 8 Genetics, Broadus, Mont.

Heifer calf Lot 61B – Ox Bow Miss Wix 882 – Price: $3,100 DOB: 2/2/18 Sire: Ox Bow Ozzie 3233 Dam’s Sire: OCC Missing Link 830M EPDs: BW: -0.6, WW: +57, YW: +96 and Milk: +25 Buyer: J Bar M Angus, Douglas

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From the Kitchen Table

By Lynn Harlan Working Livestock with Your Adult Children The strong breeze was blowing hard enough I could pretend I wasn’t hearing the shouted instructions.

It was noisy with the bellering cows and the barking dogs tied in the back of pickups. Dry and dusty, too.

When you are reading this, dry and dusty may not

apply for the remainder of October.

Just another Wyoming fall day working cows getting ready to ship. The big difference this day was my two children were the “bosses,” and I didn’t have my husband there to cajole them – “Be nice to your

ROBB continued from page 1 increase because of the dairy industry. Dairy producers are not making money on milk, and because of that, they are reducing their herd size,” he explained.

Beef continues to be shipped into the U.S. from countries like Australia, who is currently reducing herd numbers because of a severe drought.

They are competitors in our cull cow market because the U.S. mixes its beef that is 50 percent lean with their 90 percent lean beef to make 85 percent lean ground beef for restaurants and retail, he explained.

Producers may see an improvement in cull cow prices in coming months, but Robb urged ranchers to keep a close eye on the market.

“We are heading into the biggest time of year for culling cows,” he explained.

“But, on the plus side, the demand for hamburger is good.”

“This is basically a supply issue,” he added.

Robb expects to see spikes for dairy cow slaughter over the next few months, which is the unknown factor that could impact cull market prices. With feed costs down and pasture quality improving, he urged producers to consider feeding their cull cows.

“If we have the forage to keep them, I would wait and sell cull cows later when the price rebounds,” he told ranchers.

Pasture and feed Approximately 19 percent of the dairy and beef cattle inventory in the U.S. is in an area experiencing drought, Robb said. Four weeks ago, it was 36 percent.

“Pasture and range conditions have improved everywhere but in the West, he continued.

“The Midwest Corn Belt looks good this year, but corn prices are low.

They are projecting a large corn crop again next year, and it is competing against soybeans in the Midwest.

Soybean prices are way below last year,” he said.

“These grain markets will have to adjust,” Robb continued.

Soybean meal prices will have to drop, or cottonseed meal will be heading this far north, he said.

“Based on these costs, I think this year will present some opportunities for some good, old fashioned nutritional economics that could help cattle producers cover their expenses,” he explained.

Transition This year has been the key transition period in the current cattle cycle, Robb mentioned.

Cattle inventory, which had shown increases of two to three percent on Jan. 1 first the last few years, is projected to be up less than a half percent in 2019.

“Commercial beef production will go up a little more than pork or chicken, but the biggest ramp up has already occurred,” he explained.

Further, Robb emphasized that the returns are there.

The Southern Plains fourth quarter 500- to 600pound steer calves are projected at $1.70 per hundredweight through 2019.

Robb projected $1.75 per hundredweight for 2020.

Calves marketed in the Central and Northern Plains could be at least 10 cents more.

Energy and interest Cow/calf production costs are projected to be close to $900 this year because of higher oil and gas costs and rising interest rates. However, feed costs are lower. With careful management, producers should make money, Robb said.

“I have noticed a more professional group of cow producers emerging. It is becoming a professional’s game. In cases where they only have 40 cows, ranchers are more professional than they used to be. They plan to make money on those 40 cows,” he stated.

“In the beef industry, retail prices are high compared to pork and chicken, but it does cost more to produce beef.”

“Consumers don’t care about the cost of production, but they are concerned with taste and quality,” he

mother!”

Why did I think this would be every parent’s dream, to work in harmony and partnership with your adult children? To enjoy this lifestyle and know that your offspring enjoyed it also – a wish I’d had since they were small.

“Now, Mom, you stay up here and vaccinate. You don’t pay enough attention to these cows!”

I made my way to the back of the herd anyway, knowing that Kate needed to see the calves as they went through the chute.

She’s invested time and money in her ranch and livestock, after all.

Then, working with my son Jim as we cut calves off continued.

Cost of production is very important, but Robb told producers to never forget about quality. In 2017, beef grading choice or higher climbed to 72 percent.

“It is demand and quality that keeps our calf market $20 to $30 higher than what it should be. So don’t ever let technology screw up quality,” he said.

Dairy Robb told ranchers that the largest dairies are using black bulls for all their breeding cleanup, which signals a change coming in the beef industry.

The use of sexed semen is becoming more common.

Some of the largest dairies, with more than 10,000 head of cows, are no longer raising replacements because they can buy their replacements cheaper than raising them, Robb said.

“They are breeding all their dairy cows to elite black beef bulls. Dairy calves aren’t worth a lot, but by crossing them with beef cattle, it is a way for them to add value to their calves,” he noted.

Gayle Smith is a correspondent for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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their mom’s – “Now, Mom you’re supposed to sort them before they get to the gate!”

Jim is newly moved back to Wyoming and figuring out his place in this whole scheme. We have been running some cows for him, and he’s invested, too.

But I’ve been here longer, and my name’s on the bank papers, too. Still, I try to stay at the back and let them make the decisions.

That’s how they will learn.

There is that saying, though. When your children are 18, they can’t wait to break away. Then when they are older, they might think, “What would my mom or dad say,” “Boy I sure wish they were here for this,” or “I really miss them…”

Apparently, we haven’t reached that stage. When I got home, my husband’s report from the kids was, “Well, nobody got hurt.”

They do keep me around for cooking. Here is a lamb dish I warmed up

for a meal after a big sheep working on the mountain.

LAMB SHANKS WITH GRAVY • Lamb shanks, thawed and enough to fill a big roasting pan • Olive oil, salt and pepper • 8-10 Garlic cloves, according to taste, unpeeled, but the skin pierced with the tip of a knife.

• 2 cups chicken broth Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Fill a big roaster with as many lamb shanks that will fit in one layer. Rub them all over with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.

Roast for 20 minutes to get a nice brown color.

Remove the pan and turn the oven down to 325 degrees.

Spoon out any excess fat and scatter garlic cloves all over and around the lamb.

Wrap the roasting pan very tightly with a cou-

ple of layers of heavyduty foil. Seal as tightly as possible. Return to the oven.

Roast the lamb for 3 more hours, and resist the temptation to open the foil and peek until the time is up, as you’ll increase the chance of the meat becoming tough.

For a smaller pan and number of lamb shanks, roast for 2 hours.

Remove the foil, pour in the chicken broth and turn the oven up to 400 degrees. Roast for 15 minutes and remove.

Take out the lamb and make gravy with the juices. I like to squeeze out the soft garlic and mush it up in the gravy.

For the mountain, I deboned all the meat, put it in a disposable aluminum pan, poured the gravy over and froze it until needed.

I warmed it slowly in the camp oven and served it over mashed spuds.

It tasted good on a cool mountain day.

Join your fellow sheep producers for an exciting two-day program and social gatherings at the West Central States Wool Growers Trade Show and Convention.

NOVEMBER 8-10, 2018 Ramkota Hotel • Casper, WY

Sheep Shearing Calcutta • Wool Market Update Lamb Market Update • The Continuing Battle to Control Predators Getting to Know Ewe Reception & Hors d’Oeuvres – The Nicolaysen Museum Practical Sheep Management Considerations to Enhance Decision Making and Much More!

For more information, contact Wyoming Wool Growers Association 307.265.5250 • www.wyowool.com Sponsorship/Trade Booth opportunities available.

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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.

Sept. 22 – Oct. 31 Oct. 13 Oct. 13-20 Oct. 15 Oct. 16-19 Oct. 24

Oct. 24-26 Nov. 3 Nov. 2-3 Nov. 6-8 Nov. 7-9 Nov. 8-11 Nov. 13-15

Nov. 14-16

EVENTS

Green Acres Corn Maze, Casper. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday and weekdays by appointment. For more information, visit greenacrescornmaze.net or call 307-797-8796.

Wyoming Night at the NILE Ranch Rodeo, Billings, Mont., MetraPark, 7 p.m. Buy tickets by calling 406-256-2495.

Northern International Livestock Exposition Stock Show and Rodeo, Billings, Mont. MetraPark. Visit thenile.org for information on events, tickets and more.

Colorado River Drought Contingency Planning Webinar, 3 p.m.

Connect by visiting meet.google.com/ivh-bjfn-avg or calling 866-6360670, using PIN 84480#.

Wally Olson’s Livestock Marketing School, Claremore, Okla. Visit olsonranchllc.com, call 918-244-0654 or e-mail olsonranch@junct. com for more information.

ICOW and Wyoming Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife Gubernatorial Candidate Debate, Riverton, Central Wyoming College, 5-10 p.m. Contact Judy McCullough at jmccullough@collinscom.net or Bobby Giesse at wyocattle@hughes.net to submit questions or for more information.

2018 Wyoming Water Association Annual Meeting and Education Seminar, Laramie, Holiday Inn. Visit wyomingwater.org, call 307-7061377 or e-mail radona@wyomingwater.org for more information.

The Great American Cowboy PRCA Rodeo, Casper, Central Wyoming Fairground Arena, 7 p.m. For tickets and more information, call 307-259-1674 or visit tributetogac.org.

ICOW Annual Meeting, Casper, Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center. Visit icowwy.org.

Wyoming Weed and Pest Fall Conference, Casper, Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center. For more information, visit wyoweed.org.

Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting, Sheridan, Holiday Inn. For more information, visit wyfb.org.

West Central States Wool Growers Convention, Casper, Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center. For more information, visit wyowool. com.

Governor’s Business Forum: Charting a New Course, Cheyenne, Little America Hotel and Resort, Cheyenne. For more information or tickets, visit wyomingbusinessalliance.com or e-mail amanda@ wyoba.com.

Wyoming Association of Conservation Districts Annual Convention, Evanston, The Historic Evanston Roundhouse. Visit conservewy. com for more information.

SALES

Oct. 14

20th Annual Fall Colt and Yearling Catalog Sale, Farmers and Ranchers Livestock Commission Co., Salina, Kan., 785-826-7884, 785-493-2901, 785-825-0211

Oct. 15

The Berry’s Herefords Annual Bull Sale, at the ranch, Cheyenne, 307-634-5178, wherecowmenbuybulls.com

Oct. 18

Valley Video Hay Markets, LLC Internet Hay Market Auction, 888935-3633, valleyvideohay.com

Oct. 22

J&L Livestock Montana Angus Female Bonanza XV, PAYS, Billings, Mont., 406-861-5664, 406-200-1880

Oct. 23

Strang Herefords and Black Angus 39th Annual Sale, at the ranch, Meeker, Colo., 970-270-4445, 970-270-9599, strangherefords.com

Oct. 24

Micheli Ranch Bull Sale, at the ranch, Ft. Bridger, 307-780-8232, 307-747-7786, 307-747-3897, micheliranch.com

Oct. 28

Horse Sale, Gordon Livestock Market, Gordon, Neb., 308-282-1171, 308-282-9998, 308-360-0427, gordonlivestock.dvauction.com

Nov. 1

5L Red Angus Profit $eeker Bull Sale, at the ranch, Sheridan, Mont., 877-552-8557, 5lredangus.com; 5lbulls.com

Nov. 1

Obsidian Angus Private Treaty Sale, at the ranch, Meeteetse, 307272-4911, 307-868-2595, greatbearreflection.com

Nov. 3

Wooden Shoe Farms Angus and Polled Hereford Sale, at the ranch, Blackfoot, Idaho, 208-684-5252, 208-604-0235, 208-681-4169

Nov. 8-10

Sinclair Cattle Company Frustration Free Internet Sale, 307-2541477, sinclaircattle.com

Nov. 9

Rees Brothers 31st Annual Fall Production Sale, at the ranch, Morgan, Utah, 801-668-8613, 801-949-8960, 801-913-5747, reescattle.com

Nov. 10

Rocky Mountain Angus Association Golden Opportunity Angus Sale, Weber County Fairgrounds Auction Arena, Ogden, Utah, 801540-6818

Nov. 11

The Wyoming Angus Association Eighth Annual Wyoming Select Female Sale, Casper, College, Casper, 307-630-4604, wyomingangus.org

Nov. 12

Mohican West Bull Sale, at the ranch, Laurel, Mont., 406-633-2600, 406-633-2810, mohicanpollledherefords.com

Nov. 13

Mytty Angus Ranch Annual Bull Sale, Burnt Fork Ranch Sale Facility, Stevensville, Mont., 406-546-8318, 970-219-8519, myttyangus.com

Nov. 15

Largent and Sons Desert Mart “Money Matters” Sale, at the ranch, Kaycee, 307-738-2443, 307-267-3229, largentandsons.com

Nov. 15

K2 Red Angus Annual Fall Sale, Torrington Livestock Auction, Torrington, 307-331-2917, k2redangus.com

Nov. 15

XH Angus Sale, at the ranch, Saratoga, 307-710-6700, 307-3263553, xhangus.com

Nov. 15

Superior Select Replacement Female Auction, 800-488-8117, 800422-2117, superiorlivestock.com

Nov. 16

HD Dunn and Son Angus Ranch 20th Annual Bull Sale, at the ranch, Tetonia, Idaho, 208-221-3866, hddunn.com

Nov. 17

Redland Angus Annual Production Sale, Buffalo Livestock Auction, Buffalo, 307-250-1548, redlandangus.com

Nov. 20

Paint Rock Angus Annual Bull Sale, at the ranch, Hyattville, 307469-2206, 307-469-2252, paintrockangus.com

Nov. 28

Western Video Market, Nugget Casino Resort, Reno, Nevada, 530347-3793, wvmcattle.com

POSTCARD from the Past

Compiled by Dick Perue rrichardperue@gmail.com

Does Farming Pay in Wyoming?

The above question answers itself in the following: Last spring, A. Sproat planted 2.5 lots in potatoes. Mr. Sproat finished digging his crop this week and received 2,950 pounds of potatoes of the finest quality from the patch of ground. Mr. Sproat has kept a close account of the expenditures made in producing the crop and gives the following results: • Cost of plowing

ground – $3.00 • Cost of seed – $1.50 • Cost of cultivation and irrigation – $3.00 • Cost of digging (2 days at $3.00 per day) – $6.00 • Total cost – $13.50 At present, the market price of potatoes is $1.50 per hundred pounds, 2,950 pounds at the above price would be $44.25. This amount, less total expense in production, would leave a net profit of $30.75 on 2.5 lots of ground. Not so bad is it?

Fall harvest – Blue, sometimes called purple potatoes, were grown in the Upper North Platte River Valley in south-central Carbon County during the early 1900s. This photograph from the Yoakum/Pilot family album in the Bob Martin/Dick Perue collection shows a big harvest in the fall of 1911 at the Brush Creek Ranch between Saratoga and Encampment. Historical Reproductions by Perue

At the above ratio an acre of ground would produce nearly 500 bushels of potatoes. This proves without a doubt that farming does pay in Wyoming and, furthermore, gives handsome profits.

We expect to, from time to time, publish more statistics concerning farming in Carbon county, and ask the ranchers to cooperate with us to the extent of giving whatever information they may have on this subject.

Change in Milk Prices After Oct. 1 and until May 1, 1910, the following prices will be charged for milk and cream: • 14 quarts of milk for $1.00 instead of 16 • 24 pints for $1.00 instead of 28.

• Half-pint bottles of cream 15 cents instead of 10 cents • Pint bottles of cream 25 cents instead of 20 cents • Quart bottles of cream 50 cents instead of 40 cents • Cream per gallon, $2.00 instead of $1.60.

These prices will continue through the winter months.

W.H. Wolfard P.H. Rehberg The above articles appeared on the front page of the Oct. 1, 1909, Grand Encampment Herald.

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Property for Sale

HIGH RANGE FENCING: Looking to build new fence?

Building new fence at $0.75 per foot. Removing old fence at $0.15 per foot. Call 406679-6917, please leave a message. We would love to do business with you............11/3

HISTORIC 3 BEDROOM 1,900 SQ. FT. RANCH HOUSE ON 23 ACRES: Seven miles east of Broadus, MT with rental of 900 sq. ft. Includes outbuildings, 20’x32’ shop and garage. $290,000 OBO. Call 406-436-2289 or e-mail nnsampson@gmail. com. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds............................ 10/13

MONTANA RAILROAD SERVICES: Railroad ties, fencing, landscaping, switch ties and other railroad materials!! LARGE RUBBER TIRE TANKS!! 406-962-3514 Silesia, MT (Located 10 miles south of Laurel, MT)....... 10/13

SX RANCH: Turnkey yearround cattle operation. Three ranches totaling 7,125 acres west of Alturas, CA in Modoc County. Includes: Farm equipment, 2 custom homes, employee homes and various farm buildings. Cattle and hay purchase to be negotiated separately. This well-balanced mix of properties offers irrigated cropland, irrigated pasture, irrigated meadows and rangeland. Ideal for a year-round cattle operation. Over 3,000+ irrigated acres in total. Operated to support 1,280 AU annually and off farm hay sales.

Keeping the excess hay on site gives the operation greater potential for a carrying capacity of 1,885± AU annually.

Call Brennan Jewett & Associates 530-870-6625 or visit www.landmba.org...... 10/13

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OILFIELD PIPE: RPJ Enterprises, Inc. Used for fencing, cattle guards, etc. ALL SIZES!!

Quantity discounts and delivery available. Pierce, CO 80650.

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HUNTING AND FISHING RETREAT PROPERTY FOR SALE: Fort Smith, MT, 77+ acres, 2 bedroom, 1.5 baths, shop/Quonset. $475,000. Call Travis for details or a showing. Travis Dimond 406-8697681, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Floberg Real Estate......................... 10/13

Irrigation

Irrigation

Office: 307-234-2211

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

Pipe PIPE FOR SALE: 2 3/8 heavy wall, 2 7/8 reg and heavy wall, 3/4, 7/8 and 1” rods, 4” drill pipe, 4 1/2 casing, 7” casing and guardrail. ALSO have 50,000’ of PVC water line pipe. Can ship to most locations. Please call Ron at 406-425-3100..............10/27 FENCE PIPE: Structural pipe for fence, pens, feeders, rails and much more!! All sizes available, 2 3/8 up to 7”. Pete Maxwell 307-258-8784..........10/20

SOUTHWEST MCCONE COUNTY GREAT PASTURE LAND FOR SALE: 17,792+ total acres with 12,391 acres being deeded. Located approximately 14 miles from Brockway, MT with Hwy. 200 and 24 frontage. For more information or to make a physical inspection of the property, contact Montana Land Brokers Co., Jason Dunham, broker 406366-5588 or Russell Pederson, broker 406-939-2501, www.montanalandauctions. com............................... 10/20

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Property for Sale

509 RIATA ROAD, TULAROSA, NM: Four bedroom, 2 bathroom home on 70 acres with detached garage, barn, 13 acres in pistachios. $640,000.

295 PINE HILL ROAD, FENCE LAKE, NM: Two bedroom, 3 bathroom log home on 60+ acres with corral, outbuildings and well. $350,000. Big Mesa Realty, 575-456-2000. Paul Stout, Broker NMREL 17843, 575-760-5461. www.bigmesarealty.com.......................10/13

ALL OF CITY BLOCK 69 IN ENCAMPMENT, WY FOR SALE: 24 lots, 12 parcels, $175,000.

Call 352-316-6867, if no answer please leave a message...10/20 WHEATLAND, WY FARM FOR SALE, SENIOR WATER RIGHTS: Six registered wells.

1,367 acres; 903 cropland, 464 pasture. 5,760 square foot steel building. 10 miles north of Wheatland, WY on Hwy. 30. Call Gaila 605-348-4599...................... 11/3

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970-756-4747 Wood River Cutthroat Ranch, Meeteetse: 611+ deeded. 375 acres of irrigated meadows with adjoining private grazing lease. Nearly a mile of the famous Wood River (both banks) and Lower Sunshine Reservoir shoreline. Some of the best cutthroat fishing in Northwest Wyoming. Roy Ready (307) 921-0170 Price: $2,650,000 SOLD! Big Horn Meadows Ranch, Ten Sleep: 392 acre ranch on the No Wood River 7 miles south of town. Buyer represented sale. Price: $2,100,000 NEW! Baird Peak, Hot Springs County: 1,349+ acre mountain pasture on the Absaroka Front. Heavily wooded slopes with sub-alpine meadows. Very private.

Joins closely controlled public land. Summer cattle pasture and home to resident elk, deer and bear. Elk Game unit 63. Price: $1,349,000 – owner finance. Roy (307) 9210170 789 Farm, Riverton: 208 acre sprinkler and flood irrigated farm currently producing beets, corn, and alfalfa, adjacent to Riverton. Power and well. Great investment opportunity on a very productive farm. Roy Ready (307) 921-0170 Price: $995,000 UNDER CONTRACT! Cheeney Place, Ten Sleep: 68.90+ ac.

Beautifully situated on the No Wood River just 2 miles south of town. Remodeled home, garage, barn and pens. Pivot with RR alfalfa. Superb location, both banks Nowood River, adjacent to BLM. Clay Griffith (307) 851-9856 Price: $679,000 Lysite Winter Pasture, Lysite: 610 acres with 497+ acres of water rights bordering Lysite. 80 AUM B.L.M. and State permit. Burlington Ditch with storage rights in the O.S.W. and Knapp reservoirs. $15,000/yr Lease income from commercial building & S.U.A. Built in revenue streams and great winter pasture. Roy Ready (307) 921-0170 or Clay Griffith (307) 851-9856 Price: $600,000 Leonhardt Farm, Riverton: WINTER HEADQUARTERS! 80+ deeded, with a good stick-built farm house, shop and clean, 500 head feedlot with hydraulic chute.

70+ flood irrigated, Midvale. Quality soils currently in alfalfa. Clay Griffith (307) 8519856 Price: $550,000 Big Ridge Ranch, Kinnear: 99+ acres with 75 irrigated. Pivot irrigated alfalfa, nice home, barns and corrals. Winter your cows or sell hay. Super-private, beautiful setting. Clay Griffith (307) 851-9856 Price: $525,000 Cowboy Mine Horse Farm, Thermopolis: 27.26+ acres with 25.61 irrigated (100 tons of hay). 2006, immaculate, ranch-style, home, shop, barn and machine storage. Public land out the gate. Roy Ready (307) 921-0170 Price: $495,000 SOLD! Trenchard Pasture, Lost Cabin: 800 acres with 480 deeded and 320 acres B.L.M. in this mountain foothills pasture. Price: $410,000 Jones Summer Pasture, Thermopolis: 80+ deeded, 1,280 ac, State lease ( 284 A.U.M). Well watered with creek, springs, reservoir, and well. Roy Ready (307) 921-0170 or Clay Griffith (307) 851-9856 Price: $250,000

RANCH CREEK IS A SMALL FAMILY OWNED SAWMILL: We sell fencing products ranging from barky and peeled 8’ posts $1 a piece, to rough sawn lumber. The 2x4’s are $2 a piece and the 2x6’s are $3 a piece. Call for more details 970887-9225!!.......................10/27

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Roy Ready Broker • 307-921-0170 FOR SALE: 656.9 acre hay farm and feedlot on Tunnel Hill Rd., Pavillion, WY. Very productive hay farm with 3 feedlots for up to 850 head of cattle, which makes a great winter unit. 388 acres is irrigated ground: 330 acres under 3 pivots, 58 acres with gated pipe. Historical production of 1,400-1,600 tons of high-quality alfalfa and some grass hay. Improvements include a 1,740 sq. ft. main house, 4,600 sq. ft. metal shop and storage building.

Four wells provide more than adequate water for the 3 feedlots, which have separate tire tanks.

The slope and soil-types of the feedlots ensure cattle do not stand in mud. Must see to appreciate. $1,950,000. Call Ray Elser, Broker, Contour Investment Properties, Jackson, WY 307-690-4313 or e-mail ray@ contourproperties.com...10/20 AIRPORT HANGER BUILDING on 6.2 acres south of Torrington, WY. Advertising signs attached. 40’ door and runway strip in grass. $150,000.

GOSHEN COUNTY 240 ACRES: Five miles south of Torrington, WY on paved Road #92. 126 acres Goshen Irrigation District irrigation water.

Small home. Hay and grass.

Value investment. $475,000. 35 ACRES: This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with attached garage and bonus room on 35 acres is located on the south edge of Yoder, WY. Private lane leads to the home. Features include: Horse barn, loafing shed, corrals and hay meadows. There is no zoning which offers the opportunity to live the country life the way you desire. $425,000. GOSHEN COUNTY, WY: Pivot irrigation.

160+ acres. Zimmatic pivot with 153 shares Horse Creek Conservation. Home, shop, hay barns. Five miles southwest of Yoder, WY. $650,000. Casey Essert at Empire Realty at 307-534-2222 or 1-888-340FARM. More listings available at www.buyaranch.com .........................................TFN

NEW LISTING!! Rock Creek Hereford Ranch, 200 acres, 60 acres irrigated. Highway location, $1,100,000. SPRINGWATER RANCH: This 267+ acre ranch is located in a year-round trout stream with beautiful views of the Beartooth Mountains. 160+ acres hay meadows with 60+ acres irrigated.

A spacious 2,600 sq. ft. home with a second plus shop and barn, $900,000. Located between Red Lodge and Roscoe, MT. Sidwell Land & Cattle Co., Richard Sidwell, 406861-4426, 406-322-4425 or e-mail sidwell@sidwell-land. com................................. 12/1 IRRIGATED HAY MEADOWS and impressive improvements on this balanced 360 acre property located near Veteran, WY. Nice home, shop, machine shed, livestock barn, Quonset, grain storage and corrals. Ideal for a purebred livestock operation. 120 acres deeded plus 240 acres state lease. $766, 615. Reduced! Now $699,000.

10 ACRE PROPERTY: Great value with 100’x225’ indoor arena plus a lovely 4 bedroom, 3 bath home. Only 1 mile south of Torrington, WY on Hwy. 85.

Fantastic opportunity for private or commercial equestrian clinics, ropings, self boarding with indoor and outdoor riding.

Includes pasture paddocks with shelters. $555,000. Reduced!

Now $535,000. VETERAN, WY, 518 ACRES TOTAL: 118 acres deeded plus 400 acres Wyoming State Grazing Lease.

2004 Zimmatic 7 tower pivot.

Excellent combination of subirrigated grass, hard grass, irrigated grass and tall brush for calf protection. $405,000.

Casey Essert at Empire Realty at 307-534-2222 or 1-888-340FARM. More listings available at www.buyaranch.com ........................................ TFN

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SBA continued from page 2 benefits as a result of the president’s tax cut law. This translates into great news for small retailers across the country, because consumer spending during the holidays is expected to increase by five percent as a result of our growing economy. By cutting taxes and regulations, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has helped small businesses, the backbone of America’s economy, to thrive and grow.

Let’s not forget our manufacturing sector. According to the Center for Manufacturing Output, Wyoming manufacturers accounted for nearly $2.3 billion in revenue in 2016 and employed more than 9,700 people in the state. Manufacturer optimism across the nation reached a near-record level in the 20-year history of the National Association of Manufacturers survey, and small business optimism stands at its third highest level on record since the National Federation of Independent Business began its survey 45 years ago. As a result of tax cuts and reforms, the American economy is booming with the number of job openings surpassing the number of job seekers for the first time on record, and the September unemployment rate at 3.7 percent, making six straight months at four percent or below.

I always look forward to the Christmas season with its holiday lights and community togetherness. Holidays can be stressful for all – especially small retailers – but thanks to the improved tax climate, everyone can breathe a little easier. In this more favorable environment, small businesses are thriving, entrepreneurs have a greater chance of success, and the nation’s economic outlook is stronger than ever. For more information on SBA’s programs and services, please visit sba.gov and remember to follow us on Twitter @SBArockymtn.

Dan Nordberg serves as the SBA’s Region VIII Administrator and is based in Denver, Colo.. He oversees the agency’s programs and services in Colorado, Montana, Utah, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming.

Bovine TB impacts Michigan

The State of Michigan announced Oct. 9 that bovine tuberculosis was recently confirmed in a large beef herd in Alcona County.

The infectious bacterial disease, which is endemic in the free-ranging white-tailed deer population in a Michigan zone that includes four counties, was identified in the beef herd through routine surveillance testing. Annual surveillance and movement tests are required of cattle producers to help catch the disease early and prevent it from moving off the farm.

“Preventing deer from having contact with cattle feed, feed storage or watering areas is crucial for farmers in this area of Michigan and a part of wildlife biosecurity programs being implemented,” Michigan Assistant State Veterinarian Nancy Barr said in a statement. – Meatingplace

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CROSSWORD

Wyoming Livestock Roundup Crosswords, created by Myles Mellor. Solution available at wylr.net or in next week's Roundup. Mail your complete crossword to Wyoming Livesock Roundup, PO Box 850, Casper, WY 82602 for a special prize!

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1 Savanna 5 Resting place 7 Care for 8 Areas below 200 meters in elevation 9 Tread heavily on 10 Cattle raised for meat 11 College deg.

12 Dairy product 14 Fish with long jaws 15 Top crop in Montana 17 Large coffee pot 18 It’s used to assess cattle for susceptibility to brisket disease, abbr.

20 Introduce something new 22 Rambouillet- ____ cross sheep 23 Big ___ Country 24 Evidence of who you are 26 Barley brew 27 Bird of the night 28 Stray calf 29 Not domesticated

1 Sitz Angus ranch are experts in this 2 Farmland spread 3 Montana is 7th in the nation for production of this farm animal 4 Drops on blades 5 Montana county that leads Wyoming in all calves born and beef calves born 6 Clothes 8 Be situated 10 Family that has run the Silver Spring Ranch near Sheridan, Mont. for close to 80 years 11 Farm building 13 Electrician’s measurement, abbr.

14 2nd amendment equipment 16 Produced 19 Spring season 21 Winter flakes 22 Sound from the herd 24 Needing a vet 25 Two-way 26 Breeding technology, for short

Convention season kicks off Wyoming’s ag community gathers every November to celebrate their achievements, catch up on what’s going on around the state and look at impending challenges.

Many of Wyoming’s ag organizations meet Oct. 24-26 Nov. 2-3 Nov. 6-8 Nov. 7-9 Nov. 8-11 Nov. 13-15 Nov. 14-16 Nov. 15-16 Dec. 3-5

during the month of November to discuss the latest issues facing their membership.

A list of the upcoming meetings for Wyoming’s ag organizations is provided below.

2018 Wyoming Water Association Annual Meeting and Education Seminar, Laramie, Holiday Inn. Visit wyomingwater.org, call 307-7061377 or e-mail radona@wyomingwater.org for more information.

ICOW Annual Meeting, Casper, Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center. Visit icowwy.org.

Wyoming Weed and Pest Fall Conference, Casper, Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center. For more information, visit wyoweed.org.

Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting, Sheridan, Holiday Inn. For more information, visit wyfb.org.

West Central States Wool Growers Convention, Casper, Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center. For more information, visit wyowool. com.

Governor’s Business Forum: Charting a New Course, Cheyenne, Little America Hotel and Resort. Visit wyomingbusinessalliance.com for more information or to register.

Wyoming Association of Conservation Districts Annual Convention, Evanston, Historic Evanston Roundhouse. Visit conservewy.com for more information or to register.

25th Wyoming Women’s Ag Symposium, Casper, Parkway Plaza. Visit wywomeninag.org.

Wyoming Stock Growers Association Winter Roundup, Casper, Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center. Find more information and register at wysga.org.

If your organization’s meeting is missing, e-mail meeting details to roundup@wylr. net. Look for coverage of these meeting in upcoming editions of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup.

The Wyoming

ANGUS ASSOCIATION 8th Annual WYOMING SELECT

FEMALE SALE

®

November 11, 2018

12:30 p.m. • Casper College Casper, Wyoming

An Elite Offering of the Finest Hand-Picked Angus Heifer Calves, Show Heifer Prospects, Bred Heifers, Donor Cows and Embryos that Wyoming has to offer!

Consignors Include: B & D Cattle Company, Veteran, WY Camblin Livestock, Maybell, CO Deeney Cattle, Wheatland, WY Ward & Gabel, Laramie, WY William R. Johnson, Veteran, WY Lisco Angus, Douglas, WY M Diamond Angus, Glenrock, WY McConnell Angus, Dix, NE Mills Cattle Company, Hulett, WY Nickel Cattle Company, Veteran, WY

Oedekoven Angus, Sheridan, WY Obsidian Angus, Meeteetse, WY Powder River Angus, Spotted Horse, WY R Lazy F Ranch, Laramie, WY Rafter T Angus, Gillette, WY Rock Lake Land & Cattle, Wheatland, WY Southard Land and Cattle, Wheatland, WY WEBO Angus, Lusk, WY Wilkes 6-D Angus, Hawk Springs, WY ZumBrunnen Angus, Lusk, WY

View Sale Book at www.WyomingAngus.org

Sale Contact:

Curt Cox, Sale Chairman 307.630.4604 • curt@wylr.net

ALAN SEARS • 970-396-7521

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RIVERTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION Market Report for Tuesday, October 9, 2018 • 3,009 Head Sold On 10/9/18, we sold 3,011 head to 38 different buyers (of which 6 were online) on 104 order numbers. Yearling steers up to $8 higher! Yrling heifers up to $4 higher! All classes of calves $5-10 higher. Abundant moisture around the country in much needed areas spurring demand. Fall calf run is shaping up to be exciting! Please call to consign early. Cow sales starting every Friday as of 10/12/18. Thank You.

Representative Sales COWS LYSITE 23 Cow, 922# .................................................................. $64.50 MANILA, UT 5 Cow, 1106# ................................................................ $58.50 LYSITE 2 Cow, 1277# ................................................................ $55.00 9 Cow, 1323# ................................................................ $54.50 2 Cow, 1347# ................................................................ $52.50 14 Cow, 1082# ................................................................ #52.00 CORA 3 Cow, 1493# ................................................................ $51.00 LYSITE 2 Cow, 1345# ................................................................ $50.00 10 Cow, 1114#................................................................. $49.50 BULLS RIVERTON 1 Bull, 1015# ................................................................$111.00 CASPER 1 Bull, 1990# ................................................................. $73.50 ARAPAHOE 1 Bull, 1710# ................................................................. $62.00 KINNEAR 1 Bull, 2585# ................................................................. $60.50 STEERS LANDER 16 Steer, 357# ............................................................... $239.00 KINNEAR 2 Steer, 360# ............................................................... $232.00 SHOSHONI 22 Steer, 415# ............................................................... $219.00 LANDER 8 Steer, 440# ............................................................... $210.00 DUBOIS 11 Steer, 447# ............................................................... $208.00 THERMOPOLIS 23 Steer, 452# ............................................................... $201.00 LANDER 11 Steer, 470# ............................................................... $194.00 THERMOPOLIS 17 Steer, 485# ............................................................... $192.00 CROWHEART 11 Steer, 508# ............................................................... $186.00 SHOSHONI 23 Steer, 528# ............................................................... $185.00 LANDER 53 Steer, 561# ............................................................... $180.00 THERMOPOLIS 50 Steer, 573# ............................................................... $173.00 RIVERTON 33 Steer, 615# ............................................................... $172.50 96 Steer, 727# ............................................................... $168.75 LANDER 19 Steer, 623# ............................................................... $167.25 RIVERTON 23 Steer, 631# ............................................................... $166.25 LANDER 10 Steer, 705# ............................................................... $165.50 2 Steer, 720# ............................................................... $158.00 12 Steer, 834# ............................................................... $151.00 PAVILLION 4 Steer, 911# ............................................................... $143.50 MORAN 3 Steer, 940# ............................................................... $143.00 HEIFERS LANDER 12 Heifer, 341# .............................................................. $205.00 SHOSHONI 19 Heifer, 372# .............................................................. $202.00 DUBOIS 8 Heifer, 380# .............................................................. $196.00 LANDER 23 Heifer, 421# .............................................................. $189.00 RIVERTON 19 Heifer, 428# .............................................................. $185.00 LANDER 7 Heifer, 434# .............................................................. $177.00 SHOSHONI 20 Heifer, 467# .............................................................. $176.00 RIVERTON 65 Heifer, 494# .............................................................. $171.00 PINEDALE 18 Heifer, 497# .............................................................. $169.50 KINNEAR 18 Heifer, 539# .............................................................. $167.00

THERMOPOLIS 7 Heifer, 530# .............................................................. $162.00 RIVERTON 80 Heifer, 726# .............................................................. $159.25 SHOSHONI 10 Heifer, 547# .............................................................. $158.00 RIVERTON 40 Heifer, 748# .............................................................. $156.50 40 Heifer, 791# .............................................................. $154.25 SHOSHONI 4 Heifer, 856# .............................................................. $149.25 BIG PINEY 18 Heifer, 867# .............................................................. $149.00 19 Heifer, 901# .............................................................. $141.25 9 Heifer, 988# .............................................................. $136.00 HEIFERETTES LYSITE 16 Heiferette, 834# ......................................................... $85.00 LANDER 4 Heiferette, 1125# ........................................................ $73.00

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16 CALF & YEARLING SPECIAL • START TIME 8:30 AM YEARLINGS Don Rogers Jr - 10 PTO Yrling Hfrs 850-950# Bart Hitshew - 10 Yrling Strs & Hfrs 900-1,000# CALVES Ruby Ranch - 700 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 450-550#. Rec Vista 5, Once PMH & Multimin. Knife cut. Sired by Popo Agie & Lucky 7 Blk Ang bulls. Fancy, green, high elevation calves!

Brodie & Cami Nicholls - 200 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrsv500-550#. Rec Vista Once SQ & Vision 7 w/ Somnus @ Branding. Popo Agie Blk Ang sired. Choice, powerful, high desert calves.

Anderson Ranch - 200 Blk Ang & AngX 400-500# Lyman Ranch - 170 Blk Ang Strs 575#. Rec Inforce & 7-way @ Branding (5/1) & Bovishield Gold 5 (7/1). Sired by performance tested high gaining Connealy & Schaff Blk Ang bulls.

Reputation, proven high elevation performers!

Armstrong Ranch - 150 Red Ang Strs & Hfrs 450-525#. Rec Vision 7 w/ Somnus & Vista Once SQ. Certified Red Angus. 5L & Gill Red Ang bulls (Sons & grandsons of Conquest). Fancy, high elevation, Red Ang genetics!

Justin & Wanda Miller - 150 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 550600#. Comp vacc @ Branding. All natural. Reputation quality.

High elevation.

Bob Hammon - 150 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 450-550#.

Comp vacc @ Branding. Choice, green, high desert.

Vince Vasco - 130 Blk AngX Strs & Hfrs 475-550#. Approx 90% sired by Blk Ang TenX sons, balance sired by Blk Limousin bulls. Rec Vista Once SQ & 7-way @ Branding. Powerful calves.

Flying A Ranch - 125 Mostly Blk Strs & Hfrs 350-425#. Comp vacc @ Branding.

Harley & Becky Walters - 110 Blk Ang & AngX 500-600#. Rec Virashield 6, Vision 7 w/ Somnus & Spur @ Branding; Precon (9/6) rec Virashield 6, Vision 7 w/Somnus & Spur & poured w/ Ultraboss & wormed w/ Safeguard. 100% All natural, 100% Vermillion sired. Choice high desert. Great set of feeding calves!

Alsade Limited - 110 Blk Strs & Hfrs 350-425#. Comp vacc @ Branding. Fancy!

Dustin & Tara Brost - 100 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs (Few Red & BWF) 500-600#. Rec Multimin, Guardian & Vision 7 @ Birth; Vista Once, Multimin & Vision 7 @ Branding. Calves sired by Connealy Courage 25L, Haynes Outright 452, Connealy Consensus 7229, Pine View & GAR Fruition. Fancy!

Condict & Sons - 100 Blk Strs & Hfrs 500#. Rec 7-way @ Branding & Precon. Fancy!

Salisbury Ranch - 90 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 575-625#.

Early Consignments Rec Vista 5, Once PMH, Nasalgen & 7-way w/Spur @ Branding. Angus sired. Powerful feeding calves.

John Strohecker - 80 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 450-550#.

Rec Bovishield Gold One Shot & Ultrabac 7 @ Branding.

Choice, high desert calves.

Steve & Trudy Slagowski - 75 Blk Ang/SimmentalX Strs 520#.

Comp vacc @ Branding. Knife cut. All natural. April born calves out of high-quality Yardley bulls. High desert calves!

Stagner Land & Cattle - 60 Blk & Red Ang Strs & Hfrs 550600#. Comp vacc @ Branding. High elevation calves!

Bloomquist Ranch - 60 Blk Strs & Hfrs 500-550#. Rec Vista Once SQ & Vision 7 @ Branding.

Peterson & Bain Cattle - 55 Blk Strs & Hfrs 500-550#. Comp vac @ Branding. Fancy!

Lyle Peterson - 55 Blk Strs & Hfrs 500-600#. Comp vacc @ Branding. All natural.

3T Ranch - 50 Mostly Blk Strs & Hfrs 550-600#. Rec Ultrabac 8 & Virashield @ Branding. Fancy, high elevation!

Dan Covollo - 50 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 500-575#. Comp vacc @ Branding. Choice calves!

Cristina Paravicini - 45 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 500-530#. Rec two rounds of Vision 8, Mycoplasma & Pyramid 5. Sired by Vermillion bulls. Oldestcontinuous Angus cow herd in Wyoming. High elevation.

Andy & Brooke McWilliams - 45 Black Angus & AngusX steers & heifers 400-500#. Vision 7 w/Somnus @birth, Vision 7 w/Somnus & Resepi shield @branding. Knife cut.

Triple C Hay Farms - 42 Blk Strs & Hfrs 500-525#. Rec Polybac, 7-way & C & D @ Branding & Precon.

Martin Family Ranch - 40 Strs & Hfrs 625#. Comp vacc @ Branding & Vista Once & 8-way @ Precon.

Donaldo Hermasillo - 40 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 500-600#. Comp vacc @ Branding.

Zach & Chandra Wilbourn - 35 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs (Few Red) 500-600#. Rec Multimin, Guardian & Vision 7 @ Birth; Vista Once, Multimin & Vision 7 @ Branding. Calves sired by Connealy Courage 25L, Haynes Outright 452, Connealy Consensus 7229, Pine View & GAR Fruition. Fancy!

Wayne Bendixen - 30 Strs & Hfrs 625#. Comp vacc @ Branding & Vista Once & 8-way @ Precon.

Jamie Sorrels - 25 Blk Strs 450-500#. Comp vacc @ Branding.

Ted Seely - 20 Blk Ang Yrling Strs & Hfrs 800-850# Bob Lozier - 12 Blk Strs & Hfrs 500#. Fancy!

Hat Six Ranch - 10 Corriente Strs 400-600# Roberta Jackson - 6 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 450# Kevin Dillon - 4 Blk Ang Strs 450-500# 1 Hereford Str 450-500#. Comp vacc @ Branding. All natural.

Jack Sweeney - 3 Blk Strs & Hfrs 450-500#. Rec Vision 7 & Vista Once.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19 COW SALE ALONG W/ SHEEP & HORSES START TIME 8:30 AM W/ SHEEP

Condict & Sons - 2 loads of Test cows John Strohecker - 25 weigh cows Bob Lozier - 12 Test cows Jack Sweeny - 3 Test cows Crowfoot H Ranch - 11 Tunis Sheep. Rare heritage breed. Bred to start lambing in February.

2 Bucks

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23 CALF & YEARLING SPECIAL • START TIME 8:30 AM Arapahoe Ranch - 500 Blk Ang & AngX (few RWF) Str calves 450-550#. Rec Bovishield One Shot & Ultrabac 7 @ Branding.

Knife cut. Age & source verified through IMI Global. 100% all natural. Nonhormones, high mountain grass fed. Sired by Diamond Peak Blk Ang & small % Colyer Hereford bulls. Great performing, fancy str calves!

Martin Land & Livestock - 475 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 450-550#.

Rec Vista Once SQ & Vision 7 w/ Somnus @ Branding. 100% Sitz bred & sired for 10+ years (Sons of Dash & Investment).

Green, high desert calves loaded with genetics!

Colby & Amy Erickson - 350 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 450525#. Comp vacc @ Branding. Sired by SO Cattle Co & Schaff Blk Ang bulls. One brand, high desert. Green & fancy!

Charles Murray - 300 Mostly Blk Strs & Hfrs 450-550#. Rec 7-way @ Branding. All natural. High elevation.

Red Canyon Ranch - 300 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 500-600#.

Rec Vista Once SQ, Once PMH & Vision 7 w/ Somnus @ Branding (5/1). 2nd round of Vista Once SQ (6/1) prior to going to mountain. Choice, high elevation!

Osborne & Campbell - 250 Red Ang & Red AngX Strs & Hfrs 450-525#. Rec Pyramid 5, Once PMH & Vision 7 w/ Somnus (Two rounds 4/30 & 5/30). Approx 50% Red, 20% Blk. 100% sired by Beckton Red Ang bulls. Green, fancy high desert calves.

Keith Manning - 175 Mostly Blk Strs & Hfrs 400-500#. Comp vacc @ Branding. Fancy calves!

John Stoll - 175 Blk & Red LimX Strs & Hfrs 475-525#. Comp vacc @ Branding.

Annis Ranch - 140 Blk, Few BWF Strs & Hfrs 500-550#. Comp vacc @ Branding. All natural. No replacements kept. Fancy!

Glenn & Georgia Burgett - 130 Blk Ang & AngX Strs 400-450#.

Rec Vision 7 w/ Somnus & Vista Once SQ. Knife cut. 100% sired by Reg Blk Ang bulls. Choice, high desert.

Hellyer Ranch - 125 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 400-500#. Rec Pyramid 5 + Presponse, Vision 7 @ Branding. Knife cut. All natural EID Age & Source verified. Popo Agie Blk Ang sired. Green & fancy!

Kenny Whitt & Linda Strock - 110 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 450-500#. Rec Vista Once SQ & Vision 8. Knife cut. High elevation & green!

Aaron Carollo - 110 Blk Strs & Hfrs 500#. Rec Bovishield Gold One Shot & Vision 8 w/ Spur. Sired by Grant Range bulls. High quality, high elevation calves!

M3 Ranch - 75 Strs & Hfrs 450-525#. Rec Bovishield Gold & Pyramid 5. Knife cut. Running out on meadows.

Keith Larsen - 70 Blk Strs & Hfrs 550-600#. Rec Bovishield Gold & Ultra 8 this Spring & Fall. Choice calves!

Tony Roman - 60 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 500-600#. Comp vacc @ Branding. High desert.

Craig Hurdsman - 50 Blk Sim/Ang Strs & Hfrs 550-600#. Rec Vista Once SQ & 7-way (Spring & Fall). Fancy!

Slip Knot Livestock - 50 Blk & Red Strs & Hfrs 375-425#. Comp vacc @ Branding.

Shane Hurdsman - 45 Blk Sim/Ang Strs & Hfrs 550-600#. Rec Vista Once SQ & 7-way @ Branding.

Circle Nine Ranch - 40 Blk & Red Limousin Strs & Hfrs 425-500#.

Comp vacc @ Branding. All natural.

Tom Leach - 40 Blk Strs & Hfrs 550-650#. Rec Vista Once, 7-way & poured @ Branding. High elevation.

Dan & Anna Smedts - 40 Strs & Hfrs 500-650#. Rec Vista Once & 7-way @ Branding. Sired by SO Blk Ang bulls & Diamond Peak bulls.

Doug & Carolyn Hamel - 40 Strs & Hfrs 625#. All natural.

Jerome Young - 40 Blk Ang steers & heifers 400-650#. Shots @ branding.

Heinze Ranch - 36 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 500#. Rec 7-way @ Birth & Branding. Knife cut.

Pat & Dixie Realing - 28 Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 450-500#. Rec 7-way w/ Somnus & Vista Once & poured.

Fernando Roman - 20 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 500-600#. Comp vacc @ Branding. High desert Kolbie Erickson - 12 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 450-525#.

Comp vacc @ Branding. Sired by SO Cattle Co & Schaff Blk Ang bulls. One brand, high desert. Green & fancy!

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

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