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Volume 35 Number 26 • October 21, 2023

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A Look Inside Health concerns for cattle on cornstalks outlined by UNL experts............................Page 5 Annual Ag Expo teaches students the importance of Wyoming ag...........................Page 8 UW Extension encourages producers to create an effective weed management program..... .......................................Page 9 Target body weight can provide guidance in nutritional management of heifers..............Page 20

Quick Bits PAPO Meeting The Pinedale Anticline Project Office (PAPO) Board of Directors will hold a virtual meeting on Nov. 7 from 1-3 p.m. The board will review and make decisions concerning overall budget and projects for 2023. The meeting is open to the public and will be held via Zoom at blm.zoomgov.com/ j/1606420049?pwd=NEFB UXV2UjRVaHgvZFFMMk 00L0dwdz09 with the meeting ID: 160 642 0049 and passcode: 169525. For more information, contact Tracy Hoover at thoover@blm. gov or 307-367-5342.

CRP Payout The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued more than $1.77 billion this year to agricultural producers and landowners through its Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), a critical piece of the department’s efforts to support climate-smart agriculture and forestry on working lands. Currently, CRP’s 667,000 plus participants received payments from USDA’s Farm Service Agency for their voluntary conservation efforts on more than 23 million acres of private land.

Milk Loss

The U.S Department of Agriculture is extending the application deadline for the Milk Loss Program to Oct. 30, allowing more time for eligible dairy farmers to apply for much-needed, weatherrelated disaster recovery assistance. For more information on the program or to apply, visit fas.usda.gov.

IDF Report The 2023 edition of the International Dairy Foundation (IDF) World Dairy Situation Report is now available. Again this year, the report provides all actors and stakeholders of the dairy chain with relevant data and analysis on the global production, processing, trade, prices and consumption of milk and dairy products from 50 important dairy countries. To view the report, visit fil-idf.org.

CoBank releases quarterly research report on rural industries CoBank, a part of the Farm Credit System, was formed in 1916 by Congress and provides a quarterly research report offering a broad view of rural industries.

CoBank’s latest research report, “Higher for Longer – A Drag on Rural Economy,” published Oct. 11, discusses how rural economies are hurting as they battle inflation, interest rates and the

surging U.S. dollar. Economic outlook “Higher for longer is now the trending catchphrase among market watchers,” states Rob Fox, CoBank director of

the Knowledge Exchange research division. “The average new 30-year fixedrate mortgage is currently sitting at 7.4 percent, the highest since President Bill Please see REPORT on page 12

REST & RECOVERY Producers should place priority on bull health after breeding season WYLR photo

With fall in full swing, many herd bulls are back on the ranch after spending a few months chasing cows on summer pasture. Those few months are the most important and physically taxing on bulls during the course of the year, and in order to ensure breeding sires continue to perform to the best of their ability, it is important for producers to place an emphasis on proper nutrition and care after the breeding season. According to an Aug. 11, 2020 article written by Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Beef Cattle Specialist James Byrne, bulls can lose between 100 to 200 pounds and a few body condition scores over the course of the breeding season. “It’s completely understandable after this level of exertion, post-breeding recovery can take between

four to eight months,” states Byrne. “A good recovery period is essential for bulls to be fit and ready for next year’s breeding season.” Post-breeding nutrition In an Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach article published on Oct. 6, Iowa Beef Center Research Scientist Garland Dahlke notes post-breeding nutrition is dependent on the age of bulls and the amount of weight they lost during the breeding season. Dahlke and Byrne agree mature bulls in fair condition will typically recover any weight lost on a simple, all-roughage diet without supplementation through the winter. “Hay quality should have around eight to 10 percent crude protein and be fed at two percent of body Please see BULLS on page 18

Fall grazing considerations UNL provides tips to manage grazing frosted forage Producers welcome the first frost for its fly-killing ability, but grazing cattle on fall forage comes with a few safety tips. In a recent University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) BeefWatch podcast, dated Oct. 1, UNL Beef Extension Educator Troy Walz discusses an article titled “Cautions for Cattle Grazing Frosted Forage,” published in the October UNL BeefWatch Newsletter. According to Walz, when some forages freeze, grazing cattle may potentially bloat or be affected by deadly toxins. When alfalfa, sorghum and grasses like oat or sudangrass freeze, the plant’s composition may change and potentially poison livestock. Mitigating risks, avoiding bloat “When grazing alfalfa in the fall, bloat remains a potential problem, especially during the first three to five days after alfalfa has been exposed to freezing temperatures,” Walz states. “The risk of bloat will be minimal only after a significant portion – about 50 to 70 percent – of the alfalfaʼs top growth has been frozen and dried.” Please see GRAZING on page 6

Convention season kicks off State and national associations are gearing up for a busy season of meetings and conventions throughout Wyoming and across the nation. With hay harvested, cows gathered off of the mountain and calves weaned and shipped, fall work for many producers is winding down, just in time for them to attend this year’s schedule of events. Fall conventions The fall convention season lineup kicked off with the Inaugural Wyoming Water Quality Conference, held in person at the University of Wyoming Conference Center in Laramie Oct. 17-18. In honor of the Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) 50th anniversary, the Water Quality Division (WQD) invited attendees to learn about WQD permitting programs and current requirements, funding opportunities and how the division is responding to emerging contaminants, including harmful cyanobacteria blooms, just to name a few. On Oct. 19-22, the American Hereford Association hosted their annual membership meeting in Kansas City, Mo. to bring together members from across the U.S. for a trade show, educational sessions, an honoree reception and to elect new members for the board of directors. With the theme “Flowing Together for Shared Water Resources,” the Wyoming Water Association will hold its annual meeting and conference jointly with the Upper Missouri Water Association at the CAM-PLEX Energy Hall Ballroom in Gillette on Oct. 24-26. During the conference, water resource professionals from Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota Please see CONVENTIONS on page 18

WOMEN IN AG Annual hunt empowers women of Wyoming In 2013, a group of female trailblazers, referred to today as the “Founding Does,” established the Wyoming Women’s Antelope Hunt through the Wyoming Women’s Foundation (WYWF) to provide an opportunity for mentorship and camaraderie between women across the state. The goal of the event is to provide education on sustainability and to encourage self sufficiency, while emphasizing hunter safety, hunting and land ethics, conservation and natural resource management. Held Oct. 12-15 at UCross in Buf-

falo, this year’s event offered a venue for mentorship, community, camaraderie and sisterhood, while empowering women across the state of Wyoming. Getting involved Hailing from all four corners of Wyoming and everywhere in between, women participating in the hunt come from all walks of life and have unique reasons for getting involved. For first-time hunter Alli Anderson of Cheyenne, partaking in the annual hunt always seemed to be in the cards. In fact, Anderson’s mom was a Founding Doe

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It has been a quiet week in Central Wyoming and other parts of the region after last week’s rains. In our area, fall cattle and sheep shipping has come to a halt after two days of rain and snow fell. A total of 2.5 to over three inches From the Publisher of precipitation – and even more in Dennis Sun the Black Hills country – stopped all traffic, except for some hunters who left the roads torn up and impassable. When one sees a full cattle pot hauling down the highway these days, they shouldnʼt view it as just some cattle going down the road. At some point, those cattle could be the hamburger at their future barbecue or steak for a nice evening dinner. If it is a truck full of eight-month-old calves, which is normal this time of the year, there have been months of planning, feeding and management invested into each calf. As readers can probably tell, this column is for beef consumers and those in agriculture who live it every day. Every steak and hamburger have a history – some are on record and some are not. The history starts with planning the genetics in the bull herd. These genetic traits will result in the size of the calf at birth, how fast it might grow, what its temperament will be and among other genetic traits, how big its rib steak will be. From the time a rancher starts planning with potential genetics, to the time the bull and cow mate, it is going to be around 26 months before a consumer can buy hamburger or rib steak from the animal. During those 26 months, a lot happens to produce a safe beef product for all to enjoy. From the time a calf is born, during its time on the ranch, it might receive vaccinations and maybe an ear tag with a digital number to record ownership, medical history and location or a plain ear tag with an identification number on it. After the calf is weaned from its mother, if it is a steer, it may be on the cattle truck individuals pass on the highway, or if it is a heifer, it may stay on the ranch as a replacement cow or be sold. At this time of its life, health and marketing are important aspects of the animal. For almost every decision made for this animal, its health will be the most important and is monitored closely. Marketing comes into play before it is shipped from the ranch, so whoever buys the animal knows the health program it was involved in. Ultimately, this program will follow the animal until it is processed at the end of its 26-month life. State Beef Checkoff programs exist to help consumers select the cuts they need and how best to cook them. Consumers want to know where their beef comes from and for it to be affordable. In times like this with a shrinking national beef herd, prices of beef are higher. It takes time to grow a beef herd – 26 months is a long time – but it will happen. Keep enjoying beef.

GUEST OPINIONS

Mandatory Country of Origin Food Labeling Works for Ranchers, Consumers By Chad Franke

I am grateful to serve as president of the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union (RMFU), whose mission of education includes assuring consumers can make fair choices on where their food products are grown or raised. In this role, I represent over 15,000 family farmers and ranchers from Wyoming, Colorado and New Mexico. Our member-led policy makes it exceptionally clear we support clear and transparent labeling within our food supply. When shopping for their families, consumers expect an easy and accurate way to determine where their food comes from. We have long advocated for policies to require this, and the 2002 Farm Bill adopted by Congress and signed by the president enacted mandatory country of origin labeling (MCOOL) for food products. This legislative action created a requirement for fruits, vegetables, honey, lamb and other food products to bear a label giving the consumer important information on where the product originated. Producers and consumers faced a huge setback in 2015, when global meat interests influenced Congress to hinder consumer transparency by removing beef and pork labeling requirements. At the time of this vote, I was in Washington, D.C. as an RMFU member lobbying to pre-

vent this removal of labeling requirements for beef and pork. Interestingly, only pork and beef requirements were removed, calling into question the motivation for the World Trade Organization’s actions at the time. How does it make any sense all of our other food products require clear labeling but not these two important protein staples? Livestock producers across the West depend on a fair price for their animals, but this issue has led to large meatpackers extracting record profits while the rest of the industry – meaning those of us who invest the time and energy in actually raising the animals – earn less and less of the food dollar every year. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, since MCOOL requirements were removed in 2015, annual averages for what meatpackers earn per pound of Choice beef has almost tripled, while the amount farmers and ranchers receive for each food dollar of Choice beef has fallen by almost 13 percent. From my experience raising pigs and selling both direct to consumer and through Whole Foods, it was extremely obvious not only do consumers want to know where their food comes from, they are willing to pay more for locally-grown meat, not

only because they know who raised their food, but because they know when family farmers and rancher thrive, their communities thrive as well. Keeping money in rural communities is more important than adding to multinational company’s bottom lines. In addition to my personal experience, consumer studies overwhelmingly prove people want to know what is in their food and where it comes from, yet we see big meatpackers make excuses why they can’t provide what their customers want in order to ease their control of the market. Sadly, as it currently stands, consumers have no way to actually know where the products they buy in the stores originate because of loopholes which exist allowing for a “Product of USA” label to be affixed to a foreign product when it has simply been repackaged or processed domestically. We have been working hard to improve these standards, but the ultimate fix is to reinstate clear country of origin labeling requirements as a federal action. As a Wyoming resident, and also speaking for members in Wyoming, Colorado and New Mexico, I am grateful to have champions like Reps. Harriet Hageman (R-WY) and Lauren Boebert (R-CO) who are leading the fight

by recently introducing the Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act of 2023. This act would not only reinstate country of origin labeling, but would create real enforcement measures to ensure consumers are not being misled as they make their purchasing decisions. Ranchers who are the fabric of local economies deserve a fair shake. They are stewarding our working lands and are the backbone of the amazing places we call home. Let’s support these local families who work day in and day out to feed each and every one of us and the communities which rely on them. Thank you again to Hageman and Boebert who are working to pass strong legislation to ensure consumers know where their food originates. We ask other representatives of Colorado and New Mexico to join in supporting this bill to bring some fairness back to the cattle and pork markets. Chad Franke was raised on a fifth generation ranch in Eastern Colorado, where he raised Berkshire pigs farrow to finish, selling direct to consumer and through Whole Foods and owned a small feed mill. Franke currently resides in Lander and is the president of the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union. He can be reached at chad.franke@ rmfu.org or 303-283-3535.

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NEWS BRIEFS Adoption scheduled

The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Wheatland Off-Range Corral will offer up to 30 untrained wild horses for adoption on Oct. 27. Those interested in adopting can preview the horses starting at 8 a.m., until the competitive live auction begins at 9 a.m. Bids will start at $125. Animals not placed during the auction will be available on a first come, first served basis until 12 p.m. The Wheatland Off-Range Corral is located at 1005 N. Wheatland Highway, approximately 10 miles north of Wheatland. To qualify, adopters must be at least 18 years old and have facilities which meet the BLM’s requirements. Adoption applications must be pre-approved and can be found at wildhorsesonline.blm.gov/. For more information on upcoming wild horse and burro events and locations, visit blm.gov/whb or contact the national information center at wildhorse@blm.gov or 866468-7826.

Heifer program created

Amid historic lows in the nation’s cow herd, Nebraska and South Dakota State University (SDSU) are spearheading the Great Plains Heifer Development Program to help beef producers optimize heifer development and reproductive efficiency at the Haskell Beef Lab near Concord, Neb. Where the heartland beats with the rhythm of cattle ranching, Nebraska Beef Extension Educator Connor Biehler and Kiernan Brandt, professional service technician with Trans Ova Genetics, have a shared vision of optimizing and enhancing reproductive efficiency and heifer development. Ultimately, the program is looking to add another chapter to the state’s legacy in shaping the future of the beef industry. The program is opening its doors to consignors eager to enhance their heifer development strategies, offering a unique blend of services focused on the foundational principles of heifer selection, feeding, management strategies, genetic tools for sire selection, estrus synchronization protocols, post-breeding management and more. In an era where genetic tools are advancing rapidly, the Great Plains Heifer Development Program will serve as a platform for testing cutting-edge technologies, all while staying in alignment with Beef Improvement Federation genetic goals to ensure heifers not only meet but advance industry standards. Beyond providing a service, the Great Plains Heifer Development Program seeks to create a robust learning community. Producers are encouraged to actively engage, fostering open communication and sharing knowledge. Collaboration is invited, including contributions from producers who may want to provide high-accuracy sires or genetic input. This collaborative spirit aims to create a collective platform to benefit the entire cattle industry. The program will begin accepting cattle in midDecember. To learn more about heifer qualification guidelines, health requirements and more, contact Biehler at cbiehler2@unl.edu or 402-624-8007.

Red Cross provides aid Since the beginning of the year, the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming continues to respond to emergencies every day across the country and in local communities. In addition to larger-scale disasters and deployments to help other states, Red Cross volunteers and employees were on hand to assist people after daily emergencies like home fires, which cause incredible hardship for impacted individuals and families. Disaster workers were there with relief and comfort for people facing their darkest hours. They delivered food, shelter, relief and cleanup supplies, basic health services – such as help replacing prescription medications and eyeglasses – and emotional support. In September, the Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming provided support and care to 142 people. Out of the 21 calls, most of the calls were for home fires. In September, 11 volunteers from the Colorado and Wyoming region joined more than 1,300 trained Red Cross disaster workers on the island of Maui, Hawaii. Together, the Red Cross and the county government have provided more than 280,000 overnight emergency shelter and hotel stays, and with the help of partners, the organization has provided almost 933,500 meals and snacks to people in need. The Red Cross is coordinating with government partners to assist in locating people. To date, they have received as many as 3,100 welfare information requests and have successfully completed most of those requests.

Senate votes to override veto Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and all members of the Senate Western Caucus voted to override President Biden’s veto of Senate Joint Resolution (S.J. Res.) 9 and S.J. Res. 11 – resolutions under the Congressional Review Act to nullify the Endangered Species Act (ESA) listing of the lesser prairie chicken and northern long-eared bat, respectively. “The Biden administration’s heavy-handed interpretations and ongoing abuse of the ESA continues to punish private property owners rather than empowering them to be partners in species recovery,” said Lummis. “Listing these species will do little to recover their populations and instead strangle property owners with confusing red tape while discouraging voluntary efforts which have already greatly benefitted both the northern long-eared bat and lesser prairie chicken,” she added. In May 2023, the Senate and House of Representatives passed S.J. Res. 9 and S.J. Res. 11 with bipartisan support. S.J. Res. 9 seeks to overturn the decision by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to list the lesser prairie chicken as endangered under the ESA. S.J. Res. 11 seeks to overturn the decision by USFWS to change the listing of the northern long-eared bat from “threatened” to “endangered,” and passed the Senate by a vote of 51 to 49.

WLSB meeting set Wyoming Livestock Board (WLSB) staff veterinarians are hosting a meeting to provide a forum for public comment and discussion regarding recent legislation. House Bill 0180 (HB 0180) requires WLSB to establish a communication protocol with producers, veterinarians and brand inspectors regarding non-negative brucellosis results. HB 0180 can be viewed at wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2023/HB0180. WLSB is looking for stakeholder input as this protocol is being developed. The meeting will be held Oct. 24 at 6-8 p.m. in the Lovatt Room of the Sublette County Library in Pinedale. The meeting will be offered both in person and via Zoom at us02web.zoom.us/j/89345622666?pwd=NERFa2RXUll LK01jckxSbExtcmRxUT09 with the meeting ID: 893 4562 2666 and passcode: 365240.

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NEWS BRIEFS Beef scholarship available

The National Cattlemen’s Foundation (NCF) is now accepting applications for the 2024 CME Group Beef Industry Scholarship. Ten scholarships of $1,500 each will be awarded to outstanding students pursuing careers in the beef industry. Introduced in 1989 and sponsored by CME Group, the scholarship identifies and encourages talented students who play a vital role in the future of food production. Students studying education, communication, production, research or other areas related to the beef industry are eligible to apply for the annual scholarship program. Eligible applicants must be a graduating high school senior or full-time undergraduate student enrolled at a twoor four-year institution. The application process includes submitting a one-page letter expressing career goals related to the beef industry, a 750-word essay describing an issue in the beef industry and offering solutions to this problem and two letters of recommendation. The applicant or a family member must be a member of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. The application deadline is Nov. 10. For more information and to apply, visit nationalcattlemensfoundation. org. Scholarship winners will be announced during CattleCon24, Jan. 31-Feb. 2 in Orlando, Fla.

BLM seeks public comment The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming State Office opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 20 oil and gas parcels totaling 11,250 acres, which may be included in a June 2024 lease sale in Wyoming. The comment period ends Nov. 15. The parcels the BLM is analyzing, as well as maps and instructions on how to comment are available at eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2026886/510. As authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act, BLM will apply a 16.67 percent royalty rate for any new leases from this sale. Leasing is the first step in the process to develop federal oil and gas resources. Before development operations can begin, an operator must submit an application for permit to drill detailing development plans. The BLM reviews applications for permits to drill, posts them for public review, conducts an environmental analysis and coordinates with state partners and stakeholders. All parcels leased as part of an oil and gas lease sale include appropriate stipulations to protect important natural resources. Information on current and upcoming BLM lease sales is available through the National Fluid Lease Sale System.

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Food insecurity remains prevalent in the U.S., with sparsely-populated rural areas often being disproportionally affected. Rural communities comprise 63 percent of all U.S. counties but 87 percent of counties with the highest food insecurity rates. The primary challenge for rural residents is the prevalence of low-access food deserts, where the distance to supermarkets impedes the ability of consumers to access a wide range of food and beverage options. According to a new report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange, the sheer volume of consumers experiencing food insecurity due to poor access represents a potential market opportunity for food manufacturers. Serving these customers through direct to consumer e-commerce platforms or direct delivery could be a relatively easy and profitable means to improve their food options. “A sizable portion of the country falls within the realm of a food desert, and with 10 percent of the U.S. population experiencing some degree of food insecurity, the market is there,” said Billy Roberts, senior food and beverage economist for CoBank. “Innovation in the areas of driverless and drone delivery could ultimately provide food and beverage companies even more opportunities to establish direct relationships with underserved rural consumers.” U.S. Census Bureau data indicates 27 million Americans suffered from food insecurity as of July 2023. Feeding America estimates the number of food insecure is closer to 34 million. Dozens of rural counties have no food store options. Walmart is the largest food retailer in the U.S., but there are considerable gaps in its market penetration. Population density suggests many of the food deserts in less-populated areas of the country simply do not have the consumer base to support a full-size grocery store. Research from The Brookings Institution finds 93 percent of the U.S. population – including 90 percent of people living in food deserts – has access to food delivery from at least one of four major players – Amazon, Instacart, Uber Eats or Walmart. However, only 37 percent of rural residents within limited-access food deserts have access to the major food delivery services. Significant barriers remain for these communities, often including the lack of reliable broadband connectivity. To read the full report, titled “How Delivery Innovation Can Reduce Hunger in the Heartland,” visit cobank.com/knowledge-exchange/food-and-beverage/ how-delivery-innovation-can-reduce-hunger-in-theheartland.

UW hosts potato harvest More than 13,000 pounds of potatoes were donated to Food Bank of Wyoming in an annual potato harvest at the University of Wyoming’s (UW) James C. Hageman Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension Center (SAREC) near Lingle. The potatoes are grown as part of UW outreach efforts through a partnership among UW Extension’s Cent$ible Nutrition Program (CNP), SAREC and Food Bank of Wyoming. The first annual harvest at SAREC took place in 2021, resulting in the donation of nearly 6,500 pounds of potatoes. In 2022, 10,920 pounds of potatoes were donated. This year’s harvest, which took place on Oct. 7, yielded 13,565 pounds of potatoes. “This partnership has been a huge success,” says Mindy Meuli, CNP director. “It was a natural connection between SAREC and CNP. This endeavor has sparked connections with the other UW experiment stations, and we are going to continue collaborations which support supplying Wyomingproduced foods to those in need.” The potatoes have already started making their way to food pantries across Wyoming. They are available at no cost to anti-hunger organizations partnering with Food Bank of Wyoming. Brian Lee, a research scientist at SAREC, and Steve Paisley, SAREC director, led efforts to plant, grow and harvest the potatoes. Lee also helped coordinate with local food pantries and volunteers. In addition to the Lee family and SAREC staff members, the 2023 harvest crew included volunteers from the Wyoming Women’s Center, CNP, UW Extension employees, graduate students from UW’s Family and Consumer Sciences Department and Chemistry Department, students enrolled in a UW agricultural education course, Platte County 4-H and Food Bank of Wyoming staff members. “This continued and expanding partnership is so important to food insecurity efforts across the state,” says Rachel Bailey, director of Food Bank of Wyoming. “These Wyoming grown potatoes are a nutritious, fresh option for Food Bank of Wyoming’s community Hunger Relief Partners to distribute to our neighbors experiencing food insecurity. It’s wonderful to be able to make local produce available to our partners paired with recipes and resources from CNP.”

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November 8 & 9, 2023 • Casper, WY Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center

November 8

10 a.m. – Welcome and Introductions 11 a.m. – Chris Brown, Attorney General’s Office, Water and Natural Resources Lawyer 12 p.m . – Lunch sponsored by HDR Engineering 1 p.m. – Presentaion by Nolan Rap, Governor’s Office 2 p.m. – Open forum topics: Protecting water rights in Wyoming; Moving water rights economically in the 21st Century; Requesting funding for rehabilitation; Saving irrigated farmland (Alex Few); State statues 41-7 update 3:30 p.m. – Open fourm update on districts; Heart Mountain rules and regulations 5 to 6:30 p.m. – Social and evening banquet, Keynote Speaker Cheri Steinmetz, Chairman of Select Water Committee

November 9

8:30 a.m. – State legislative update, Sen. Cheri Steinmetz and Sen. Dan Laursen 9:30 a.m. – Open forum, funding rehabilitation. Presentations by: • BOR programs – Stacy Johnson • NRCS programs – Katelyn Vaporis • WWDC programs – Barry Lawrance • SLIB programs – Beth Blackwell 10:30 a.m. – Presentation on federal issues, 16 new Western water bills in Congress, Pat O’Toole, president Family Farm Alliance 11 a.m. – Don Day weather outlook presentation 11:30 a.m. – Election of officers and formation of committees 1 p.m. – Adjorn

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Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 35 No. 26 • October 21, 2023

UNL experts discuss health concerns of cattle on cornstalks This time of year, many ranchers are turning their cattle out on cornstalks to graze. Although commonpractice in several states across the U.S., it is important for producers to recognize concerns associated with letting cattle out on cornstalks, as it could create health problems in the herd. During an episode of the University of NebraskaLincoln’s (UNL) BeefWatch podcast, dated Oct. 2, UNL Extension Beef Educator Dr. Lindsay Waechter-Mead discusses a corresponding article titled “Understanding Health Concerns of Cattle on Cornstalks,” published in the October UNL BeefWatch Newsletter. Waechter-Mead states an easy and efficient way to prevent health issues in cattle on cornstalks is to test corn in the field. Acidosis According to WaechterMead, the first health concern when grazing cornstalks is acidosis, which occurs when cattle consume a large amount of feed containing high quantities of fermentable carbohydrates – sugars that are easily digestible. This happens when the field contains too much dropped corn, which overloads cattlesʼ stomachs with grain, ultimately changing how they digest corn. This can lead to many health concerns including an increase in lactate formation, which damages the rumen by decreasing its pH, therefore affecting the animalʼs blood volume and tissue hydration status. All of this leads to acute clinical signs of diarrhea, dehydration, depression and anorexia, with long-term effects of abortion and laminitis. Waechter-Mead notes treatment may include restoring rumen microbes, correcting dehydration and the acidic rumen microenvironment and managing secondary complications. “Management is key to preventing acidosis and is more rewarding than treatment,” writes Waechter-Mead. “Knowing how much corn is in the field will help establish a graz-

ing plan. The risk of acidosis increases if fields contain more than eight bushels of corn per acre.” She further explains bushels can be estimated by counting dropped ears of corn in three separate 100feet rows and then dividing the number by two. If too much dropped corn is a concern, WaechterMead encourages producers to acclimate cattle beforehand by slowly increasing their corn intake over 10 days. Nitrate toxicity The next biggest health concern for cattle on cornstalks is nitrate toxicity. This occurs when cattle eat plants with high nitrates, usually due to stress such as experiencing drought. “When a ruminant consumes high-nitrate plants, the rumen microbes convert nitrate to nitrite. Excess nitrite is absorbed into the bloodstream, where it changes the oxygen carrying capacity in red blood cells by converting hemoglobin to methemoglobin,” Waechter-Mead explains. She notes since methemoglobin isn’t able to carry oxygen to body tissues, the end result is asphyxiation. Nitrate toxicity can also cause weakness, rapid breathing, lethargy, muscle tremors, abortions and sudden death. To prevent nitrate toxicity, Waechter-Mead encourages producers to take nitrate samples of standing plants or baled forage so they know the nitrate levels of the cornstalks they intend to feed to their cattle. She explains forages with more than 10,000 parts per million (ppm) nitrate may lead to toxicity and sudden death, while forages with over 5,000 ppm should not be fed to pregnant animals due to the increased risk of abortion and stillbirth. “Any health concerns should be discussed with a local veterinarian to establish proper prevention and treatment protocols,” she concludes. Preslee Fitzwater is an intern for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25 - FEEDER/CALF SPECIAL CATTLE COUNTRY VIDEO LOTS - 1:00 PM MT

FEEDERS Houts Cattle Co. 310 Mostly Blk few Red/Char-x Hfrs, 850#, Spayed, Complete Vac. Program, Been on Grower Ration last 30 days Dunmire Ranch 200 Blk Hfrs, PTO @ ranch on Oct. 23, Complete Vac. Program, Coming off grass, Home Raised 1-Iron Farner Cattle Co. 175 Mostly Blk Strs, 850-900#, Complete Vac. Program, Coming off grass Muleshoe Land & Cattle/Jim Becker 163 Angus Hfrs, 750-850#, Spayed or Open, Branding Complete Vac, Replacement Quality Norell Ranch/Dee Norell 140 90% Blk bal Red Strs & Hfrs, 750-950#, Complete Vac. Program, Coming off grass Tyson Sims 100 Blk Strs, 950-1050#, Complete Vac. Program, Coming off grass, Home Raised, Running a 8000’ Little Cripple Creek LLC 55 Blk Strs, 950-1050#, Complete Vac. Program, Coming off grass, Knife Cut, Running at 8000’ CALVES FX Land Co./David & Chris Laucomer 600 Blk Angus Strs & Hfrs, 500-600#, Branding Shots, First time being offered as calves 88 Ranch Land & Livestock 300 Blk Strs few Hfrs, 550#, Branding Shots, Home Raised Peterson Livestock LLC 294 Blk Angus Strs & Hfrs, 400-500#, Branding & Precond Shots, Producer All Natural JFW Corp. 110 Mostly Blk Strs & Hfrs, 550-600#, Branding & Precond Shots Pryor Ranch 160 Blk/Bwf Hfrs & Bull Calves, 250-350#, No Shots, May/June/July Calves, No Brands ****40 Blk/Bwf Strs & Hfrs, 500#, Branding & Pre-cond. Shots: 7-way, No brands (have yellow ear tags) Larry Wilson 110 Blk few Bwf Strs & Hfrs, 550-600#, Branding Shots, Producer All Natural Bryan & Linda Sidwell 91 Bwf/Hereford Strs & Hfrs, 500-550#, Branding & Precond Shots, Producers All Natural, Hfrs are Replacement Quality Rona Bruegger 90 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 450-500#, Branding Shots Berry Family Trust 83 Blk/Bwf few Rd Strs, 500-625#, Branding & Precond Shots Leroy Krejci 75 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 350-500#, Branding Shots, Producer All Natural Richard Tyner 25 Blk Strs, 500-540#, Birth, Branding & Precond Shots Travis & Shelly Rodewald 25 Blk Angus Hfrs, 800#, PTO @ ranch, Complete Vac. Program at Branding and Weaning, Booster Shots this Spring Bos Taurus Ranch 20 Blk (1 Bwf) Strs, 500-540#, Birth, Branding & Precond Shots CATTLE COUNTRY VIDEO Lot 1020 Laurel Leaf Livestock, LLC 630 Yearling Heifers. 100% Blk/Bwf. Base Wt: 825 lbs. Wt Stop: 850 lbs. Two Way Slide: .08 cents. Located: Kaycee, WY. Delivery: 10/30/23 to 10/31/23. Weigh: Early am gather, trail one mile to corrals, sort for color, weigh on ground w/a 2% (One Day Delivery). Comments: Summered at 7,000 to 8,000 ft. Green condition heifers ready for feed. Ran open in isolated pasture and closely monitored. NO exposure to Bulls!!! Test weigh and sort from 720 hd on 10-23-23. Calves bought mostly from CCV & TLM. Rep: Ben Kukowski 307-217-1472. Lot 1021 Laurel Leaf Livestock, LLC 68 Yearling Heifers. 100% Red/Rwf. Base Wt: 850 lbs. Wt Stop: 875 lbs. Two Way Slide: .08 cents. Located: Kaycee, WY. Delivery: 10/30/23 to 10/31/23. Weigh: Early am gather, trail one mile to corrals, sort for color, weigh on ground w/a 2% (One Day Delivery). Comments: Summered at 7,000 to 8,000 ft. Green condition heifers ready for feed. Ran open in isolated pasture and closely monitored. NO exposure to Bulls!!! Test weigh and sort from 720 hd on 10-23-23. Calves bought mostly from CCV & TLM. Rep: Ben Kukowski 307-217-1472. www.cattlecountryvideo.com

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2023 ~ ALL CLASSES MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2023 - BRED COW SPECIAL

COMPLETE DISPERSALS Pryor Ranch 200 Blk/Bwf Cows, Complete Dispersal, Mx Ages, Bred to Horned Hereford Bulls, CF: Mx Audrey Duffney 68 Blk Cows, Complete Dispersal, Mx Ages, Bred to Blk Angus Bulls, CF: Feb. 29 thru April, Home Raised Bruce & Barb Kilmer 65 Blk few Bwf Cows, Complete Dispersal, SM to ST, Bred to ZumBrunnen Angus Bulls, CF: April 14 to May 26, Been on a Vac. Program but No Shots this Year, All Raised a Calf this year BRED COWS Frontier Land Co 67 Blk/Bwf, few Red Cows, Short Term, Bred to Black Simmental X Bulls, Ultrasounded on 9/1 to CF: 15 hd: Jan-Feb; 52 hd: March 1st for 60 days, 7-way & Poured this Fall ****15 Blk Cows, Coming 3 yr olds, Bred to McClun Blk Bulls, Ultrasounded 9/1 to CF: 12 hd: March 10th to April 1st; 3 hd: April 1st to May 1st, Preg-guard 10 in the Spring, 7-way & Poured this Fall Lynn & Katie Powell 30 Blk Angus Cows, Mx Ages, Bred to Hereford Bulls, CF: March 9 for 90 days, High Altitude Chase Dean Markel 3 Registered Red/Blk/Char, 1230#, Bred to Half-Blood Simmental-Bankroll Son, CF: Mx, Pre-breeding Shots: Bovi-Shield Gold FP5 Vl5, Ultra Choice 8, Cydectin Pour On BRED HEIFERS Matt & Stephanie Strand 76 Blk/Bwf few Rd Heifers, AI’D Bred to Connealy Wingman on May 20th; With Calving Ease Blk Angus Bulls from Reed Angus for 30 days, CF: Feb. 26, Complete Calfhood Shots Russell & Karen Wedemeyer 24 Fancy Hereford Hfrs, Bred to Storemaker Hereford Bull, CF: Mid-March, Shots: Vira Shield Gold, Ivomec Pour On, Bangs Vac., Home Raised SALE RESULTS -CALF SPECIAL MONDAY, OCTOBER 16 - 2719 HD Bradley Lang 5 Black Str Calf 286 397.50 $1,136.85 Jarrard Livestock 6 Black Str Calf 310 370.00 $1,147.00 Z Lazy Y Ranch LLC 5 Black Str Calf 343 400.00 $1,372.00 Bomgardner Ranches 6 Black Str Calf 399 380.00 $1,516.20 Z Lazy Y Ranch LLC 18 Black Str Calf 409 385.00 $1,574.65 Joe Netz 12 Black Str Calf 430 376.00 $1,616.80 Trae Seebaum 22 Black Str Calf 438 365.00 $1,598.70 Bradley Lang 21 Black Str Calf 445 362.00 $1,610.90 JFW Corp 18 Black Str Calf 475 351.00 $1,667.25 Charlette Denney 19 Black Str Calf 484 339.00 $1,640.76 Jarrard Livestock LLC 6 Black Str Calf 495 346.00 $1,712.70 Bomgardner Ranches 26 Black Str Calf 506 323.00 $1,634.38 Joe Netz 106 Black Str Calf 519 342.50 $1,777.58 Bridle Bit Cattle LLC 29 Black Str Calf 520 332.50 $1,729.00 JFW Corp 35 Black Str Calf 532 327.50 $1,742.30 Daniel Marshall 67 Black Str Calf 564 306.00 $1,725.84 Z Lazy Y Ranch LLC 45 Black Str Calf 570 295.00 $1,681.50 Bridle Bit Cattle LLC 35 Black Str Calf 587 309.00 $1,813.83 Tillard Brothers 117 Black Str Calf 597 298.50 $1,782.05 Joe Netz 79 Black Str Calf 606 297.00 $1,799.82 Ross Buckhaults 45 Black Str Calf 625 301.00 $1,881.25 Luke Wiedman 35 Black Str Calf 634 288.00 $1,825.92 Ross Buckhaults 22 Black Str Calf 712 268.00 $1,908.16 Jarrard Livestock 4 Black Bull Calf 307 400.00 $1,228.00 Jarrard Livestock LLC 14 Black Bull Calf 390 367.50 $1,433.25 Michael Wollert 2 Black Bull Calf 407 385.00 $1,566.95 Jarrard Livestock LLC 7 Black Hfr Calf 359 357.50 $1,283.43 Bradley Lang 7 Black Hfr Calf 388 345.00 $1,338.60 Charlette Denney 15 Black Hfr Calf 433 340.00 $1,472.20 Jarrard Livestock LLC 20 Black Hfr Calf 451 324.50 $1,463.50 Z Lazy Y Ranch LLC 47 Black Hfr Calf 475 271.00 $1,287.25 Bridle Bit Cattle LLC 39 Black Hfr Calf 491 311.00 $1,527.01 Trae Seebaum 35 Black Hfr Calf 496 284.00 $1,408.64 JFW Corp 26 Black Hfr Calf 497 285.00 $1,416.45 Joe Netz 124 Black Hfr Calf 506 318.00 $1,609.08 Michael Wollert 28 Black Hfr Calf 563 272.00 $1,531.36 Flint Haskins 31 Black Hfr Calf 564 276.00 $1,556.64 Joe Netz 37 Black Hfr Calf 575 278.00 $1,598.50 Horse Creek Angus 8 Black Hfr Calf 583 257.00 $1,498.31

SALE RESULTS -ALL CLASSES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18 - 5061 HD Arrow-L Farms Inc 81 Black Steer 638 284.50 $1,815.11 Arrow-L Farms Inc 55 Red/Char Steer 684 275.00 $1,881.00 Bootheel Livestock 12 Black Steer 737 268.50 $1,978.85 JP Werner & Sons Inc 27 Red Steer 792 252.50 $1,999.80 William Sturgeon 7 Blk/Red Steer 830 247.50 $2,054.25 Stan Swanson 26 Black Steer 871 258.00 $2,247.18 JP Werner & Sons Inc 15 Blk/Red Steer 909 250.00 $2,272.50 Reverse L 32 Black Steer 930 243.00 $2,259.90 Stan Swanson 15 Black Steer 980 241.50 $2,366.70 Reverse L 18 Blk/Red Steer 1033 217.00 $2,241.61 Ensign Ranch 37 Black Heifer 626 266.00 $1,665.16 Robin Taylor 45 Black Heifer 689 261.50 $1,801.74 Lankister Livestock 93 Black Heifer 737 258.00 $1,901.46 Robin Taylor 8 Black Heifer 795 243.50 $1,935.83 Stan Swanson 31 Black Heifer 818 250.00 $2,045.00 Arimo Ranch 74 Black Heifer 845 246.50 $2,082.93 JP Werner & Sons Inc 31 Blk/Red Heifer 888 229.00 $2,033.52 Randy Miller 8 Black Heifer 929 225.00 $2,090.25 Peterson Livestock 28 Black Str Cf 345 415.00 $1,431.75 Cochran Ranch 9 Black Str Cf 401 389.00 $1,559.89 Clyncke/Smith/Wiedeman 26 Black Str Cf 419 368.50 $1,544.02 Dennis Miller 5 Red Str Cf 437 329.00 $1,437.73 Lonny Luke 4 Black Str Cf 473 322.50 $1,525.43 88 Ranch Land 8 Black Str Cf 504 325.00 $1,638.00 Gordon Black 48 Black Str Cf 510 334.00 $1,703.40 Clyncke/Smith/Wiedeman 101 Black Str Cf 549 308.50 $1,693.67 Lovercheck Land 77 Black Str Cf 582 296.50 $1,725.63 Keith Roth 22 Red Str Cf 622 273.00 $1,698.06 James Bowen 15 Bwf/Rwf Str Cf 693 250.00 $1,732.50 Robin Taylor 53 Black Hfr Cf 318 357.00 $1,135.26 Peterson Livestock 43 Black Hfr Cf 365 358.00 $1,306.70 88 Ranch Land 16 Black Hfr Cf 396 328.00 $1,298.88 Peterson Livestock 82 Black Hfr Cf 409 341.00 $1,394.69 Peterson Livestock 12 Black Hfr Cf 459 318.00 $1,459.62 Clyncke/Smith/Wiedeman 83 Black Hfr Cf 506 292.00 $1,477.52 Lovercheck Land 73 Black Hfr Cf 549 281.00 $1,542.69 Broken Box Ranch 40 BWF Hfr Cf 594 274.00 $1,627.56 Broken Box Ranch 21 Black Hfr Cf 613 262.00 $1,606.06 Broken Box Ranch 75 BWF Hfr Cf 664 264.00 $1,752.96

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Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 35 No. 26 • October 21, 2023

GRAZING continued from page 1 After alfalfa begins to wilt or grow again, it becomes less likely to cause bloat, and waiting to graze alfalfa until a hard freeze occurs is a safer management practice. Walz says, “The fall freeze is often a slow process, with multiple freezes occurring over several weeks. The time it takes to reach the point where 50 to 70 percent of the alfalfaʼs top growth has been frozen and dried will depend on the severity of the freezes and the amount of standing alfalfa.” “In high-quality forages like alfalfa, clover and fresh, small-grain shoots, frost damage in the plant will rupture cell walls and make protein and minerals more readily available for one to two days,” writes UNL Extension Educator Ben Beckman in the corresponding BeefWatch News-

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letter, published on Oct. 6. “Many cover crop mixes contain some form of clover, ladino and white clover, which can all cause bloat. These readily available proteins and minerals increase gas buildup in the rumen to the point animals cannot eliminate them by eructation – belching – creating bloat,” Beckman states. Dangers of prussic acid “When grazing forage or grain sorghums, sorghum-sudangrass hybrids and sudangrass, certain conditions may cause livestock to be poisoned by prussic acid,” Walz notes. “Frost is one of these conditions, as it can release high concentrations of prussic acid for several days.” Prussic acid turns into a gas and will disappear into the air. Therefore, it is recommended producers remove cattle before a frost and wait five to seven days

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after a frost before returning to grazing on any of these forage species. According to Walz, “When tops have been frosted, new shoots may regrow at the base of the plants, which can be high in prussic acid. Thus, do not graze frosted sorghum or sudan species until regrowth is 15 to 18 inches tall for sudan species and 24 inches tall for sorghum spe-

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October 19 – 470 Head • Cows & Bulls Steady BULLS 1 Blk Cow, 1410# .................... $10400 Pennoyer & Son, Inc. - Thermopolis 1 Blk Cow, 1385# .................... $10250 1 Hrfd Bull, 1865#.................... $10750 Hogg, Ronee - Meeteetse 1 Blk Cow, 1505# .................... $10600 Nielson, Glenn - Cody 1 Blk Bull, 1675#...................... $10700 Cowfoot Ranch , Inc. - Worland 1 Blk Cow, 1370# .................... $10550 Lyman Ranch Co. - Ten Sleep 1 Blk Bull, 1795#...................... $10450 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1338# .......... $10250 Brubaker Sheep Co. LLC - Ten Sleep 1 Blk Cow, 1270# .......................$9100 1 Blk Bull, 1880#...................... $10400 Crouse, Doug - Basin 1 Blk Cow, 1175#..................... $10100 Gillett Farms, Inc. - Powell 1 Blk Bull, 2175#...................... $10350 Gillett Farms, Inc. - Powell 1 Blk Cow, 1720# .......................$9900 Miller , Marvin - Frannie 1 RWF Bull, 1545# .................. $10050 Lungren, Luke - Worland 1 Blk Cow, 1405# .......................$9800 Allen, Travis - Thermopolis 1 Blk Bull, 1685#.........................$9750 1 Red Cow, 1425#......................$9450 COWS 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1385# ...............$85 Hoggs Black Diamond Cattle - Meeteetse Brewster Ranch LLC - Ten Sleep 1 Blk Cow, 1645# ...................$11600 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1193#..............$9600 Brazelton, Roger - Powell 1 Blk Cow, 1345# .......................$8800 1 BWF Cow, 1820# ..................$11550 Wagers, Joe - Meeteetse 00 1 Blk Cow, 1180#........................$9450 2 BWF Cows, avg. 1558# ........ $111 HEIFERETTES Hoyt, Mark - Basin 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1445# ........... $11100 Lungren, Luke - Worland 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1393# ...............$86 6 Blk Hfettes, avg. 974# .......... $15500 Lazy BV Cattle - Meeteetse Yoder, Cole - Meeteetse 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1333# .......... $10700 2 Blk Hfrettes, avg. 883# ......... $14750

• Upcoming Sales • Monday, Oct. 23 – Bawl of the Fall Feeder Special Oct. 26 – All Class Cattle Nov. 2 – Bred Cow Special w/ All Class Cattle Monday, Nov. 6 – Bawl of the Fall Feeder Special Nov. 9 – All Class Cattle Nov. 16 – All Class Cattle, Sheep & Goat Monday, Nov. 20 – All Class Cattle w/ Bred Cow & Feeder Special Nov. 23 – No Sale • Happy Thanksgiving! Nov. 30 – All Class Cattle Monday, Dec. 4 – Feeder Special Dec. 7 – All Class Cattle

Consignments October 23 – Bawl of the Fall • Feeder Cattle Sims LaBarge Creek Ranch LLC – 265 black/BWF steers, 475-600#, 90% Angus Saler Composite, 10% Red Char, complete vacc, light open yearling heifers. Nicol Ranch – 250 mixed black, 500-600#, complete vacc at branding, fancy home raised calves. Herman Livestock – 100 yearling steers, 700-825#, 120 yearling heifers, PTO, 60% black BWF, 30% red Char, 10% Herefords. Bjornestad Land & Cattle – 100 black steers, 525-600#, 100 black heifers, 500-550#, shots at branding, sired by Paint Rock Angus bulls. Big Trails – 150 450-550#, two rounds of shots, high elevation, weaned. Larson Ranch – 30 black heifers, bangs vacc., 400-500#, 100 black steers, 450-550#, two rounds of shots. Lyle Alexander – 120 mixed black, 500-600#, complete vacc at branding. Tom & Cassy Johnston – 90 mixed red, 450-550#, shots at branding, preconditioned & poured Oct. 1, high elevation, sired by Schuler and Red Fork bulls Blaine Thoman – 80 mixed black. Heart 21 – 80 mixed black & BB, 450-550#, complete vacc at branding, knife cut. Fox Ranch – 80 mixed black. Kirby Creek Ranch – 60 mixed black and red, 450-550#, two rounds of shots. Dave Greer Ranch – 60 mixed red, 450-550#, two rounds of shots, weaned Sept. 10, certified Red Angus tagged. Nicholas Ranch – 39 black heifers, 600-650#, three rounds of shots, weaned. Keith Bell – 25 mixed black, 500-600#. Bobbi & James Byrd – 25-30 BWF/black, 450-550#, two rounds of shots. Triple C Hay Farms – 20 black steers, 600-650#, shots at branding, knife cut. Mike & Karen Cuin – 20 mixed black & CharX, 425-550#, 6 yearling black & CharX, 700#, two rounds of Vision 7 & Vista Once plus Nasalgen. Brian & Robin Skorcv – 25 mixed black, 450-600#, shots at branding. MS Bennet – 22 mixed Hereford, 550-650#, two rounds of shots, spring weaned. Tye Henderson – 18 black steers, 525#, two rounds of shots, poured, bunk broke, weaned 40 days. Barry Nye – 18 mixed black, 450-550#, complete vacc at branding. Larry Weber – 15 mixed black & BB, 500#, shots at branding, knife cut, Largent genetics. Chancy & Karla Gitlitz – 5 black steers, 450-550#, 4 black heifers, Bang vacc, 400-500#, two rounds of shots. Chad Frimml – 7 red steers, 450-500#, shots at brandings. Randy Trehearne – 5 mixed black & Hereford, 450-550#, complete vacc at branding, knife cut. Brewster Ranch – 6 black/BWF, PTO yearling heifers, 750-850#, 2 RWF/Hereford, PTO, yearling heifers, 650-750#, poured with clean up, Utlra Bac 7 & CDT on Oct. 18.

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cies, or wait several days after the entire plant and shoots are killed by subsequent frosts.” “Sorghum species contain the highest amount of prussic acid, while sudangrass generally has the least amount. Pearl and foxtail millet have not caused prussic acid poisoning and prussic acid has not been found in these plants,” he adds. Sampling for nitrates Beckman notes the metabolism of grasses slows down following a stressful event such as freezing, which allows nitrates to accumulate in the plant. This leaves grass spe-

cies especially susceptible to nitrate poisoning risks. A frost can interfere with plant growth especially in oats, millet and sorghums. If nitrates accumulate in plants which are still growing, the buildup isn’t hazardous to grazing livestock, but if hay is cut right after a freeze or is green chop, it can be more dangerous. “Nitrates commonly concentrate in the lower portions of plant stems, and waiting five days before haying or chopping and keeping a cutting height of six to eight inches will help mitigate risk,” Beck-

man continues. “Feeds containing high levels of nitrate aren’t necessarily unusable as long as proper action is taken to minimize risk.” Walz concludes, “If high nitrates are present in plants when they undergo a total killing freeze, nitrate levels will remain in those plants, and testing the forage is recommended.” Frost can impact forages, but by mitigating these risks, producers can allow cattle to graze safely. Melissa Anderson is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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The Boondoggle Of Climate Change Policies To quote a good friend of mine, the “boondoggle” of the climate change agenda is seemingly gaining traction amongst liberals and conservatives alike in popular culture today. When Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) (D-NY) infamously proposed we reduce cow farts through her Green New Deal, most of us laughed and thought how ridiculous she sounded. Because we know the truth – the U.S. beef industry contributes less than four percent of total greenhouse gas emissions, and we produce more beef today than in the 1970s while using fewer natural resources to do it. And, at the end of the day, when we compare calorie to calorie of plant-based alternatives, we simply can’t beat the bio-available nutrition provided by beef. Let’s not forget the additional byproducts we get from beef cattle. From noseto-tail, these products enrich our lives and to create each and every one from a synthetic method would have a dramatic carbon footprint. I could go on, but you get the point. The fact was 2+2=4, and the Green New Deal just didn’t add up. But now, the rhetoric has been repackaged. We are told cattle must go – lab meat and plant-based meat will replace the livestock industry. As an example, JBS, one of our four major packers, just announced it was building a lab-grown meat facility in Brazil. The media boldly proclaims the end of meat is near, and these alternative products are the future. The rhetoric has also been repackaged in the form of carbon pipelines, carbon capturing and measuring every emission. It’s anti-life, anti-human and anti-food. Shockingly, it has those who originally scoffed at AOC’s silly ideas now gobbling up the message, eager to take part in the nonsense. Why is this, one might ask? Money. And lots of it. There are billions – yes with a B – of tax dollar incentives being thrown at programs to incentivize landowners to produce nothing, to provide nothing and to do nothing with their land. These deals would allow bad actors to ride the coattails of America’s farmers and ranchers and our great ability to be stewards of the land and natural resources, all while they continue to pollute.

The devil is in the details. I constantly ask the audiences I speak to, “Who are you letting in the door when you sign on the dotted line with these deals?” It’s an alarming trend I believe needs more people to speak out on. The simple truth is carbon is plant food, and these programs are now trying to convince us 2+2=5. I borrow this math equation from the book “1984,” written by George Orwell. In the novel, he writes, “In the end, the party would announce two and two made five, and you would have to believe it. It was inevitable they should make this claim sooner or later – the logic of their position demanded it.” It’s quite fitting, isn’t it? What this book once forecasted appears to be here now. The motivation behind this column is this – to remind my agricultural family across the country not everyone has our best interests in mind when it comes to climate programs. It might look like a good way to make a little extra cash when inputs are high and competition for land is fierce, but at the end of the day, we are just helping our adversaries along in their true agenda. This agenda is, over time, these environmental extremists will chip away at our private property rights through litigation, legislation and lobbying efforts. We can go along with it willingly, thinking they are reasonable and compromise is a good thing. Or, we can realize after the quick cash comes our way, the long game is to take control of the land. George Washington once said, “Private property rights are inseparable. You can’t have one without the other.” I’ll add this – a nation that cannot feed itself is not free. So to close, I believe it’s the responsibility and duty of every farmer, rancher and landowner in this country to hold firm to what is true, to hold onto our private property rights and to see the agenda for what it is – a land grab wrapped up with a pretty bow in the form of billions of dollars to attempt to alter the climate. I would love your thoughts on this. Feel free to shoot me an e-mail and we will discuss. Amanda Radke is a rancher, author, motivational speaker and podcast host. For more from Radke, visit amandaradke.com. Subscribe to the Wyoming Livestock Roundup for $60 per year by calling 307-234-2700

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Annual Ag Expo teaches the importance of Wyoming ag Cheyenne – Nearly 720 fourth graders from Laramie County School Districts #1 and #2 gathered at the Archer Complex on Sept. 19-20 for the Laramie County Cow-Belles’ Annual Ag Expo. Over the course of the two days, students attended a range of presentations from High West Energy, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and Laramie County 4-H, among others, on a variety of information including beef byproducts, wheat, weaving, bees and various other animals, as well as an exhibit on working border collies. “It’s always fun to see the kids learn some new things, and this fits in with the education required on Wyoming for fourth graders in the state,” Laramie County Cow-Belle Michelle Vercelli told the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. For several decades, the Laramie County Cow-Belles have invited local students to the Ag Expo to learn about agriculture, with a focus on the industry in their home state of Wyoming. The next Laramie County Cow-Belles’ Ag Expo is tentatively scheduled for September 2024.

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Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 35 No. 26 • October 21, 2023

EXTENSION EDUCATION By Amy Smith, UW Extension Educator

A Weed is Just a Weed It seems too early to be thinking about next year’s weeds when fall has just begun, although with a little preplanning, producers can create a weed management program and reduce the number of weed seeds added to the soil seed bank each year. To create an effective management program, it is important to first understand the components of the system. What is a weed? There are various working definitions for plants considered “weeds.” One definition from S.D. Miller states, “A weed is a plant which is competitive, persistent, pernicious and therefore, interferes with human activities.” The second definition, author unknown, says, “A plant considered undesirable, unattractive or troublesome, especially one growing where it is not wanted.” Either of these definitions provide a solid foundation for plants called weeds. Weed characteristics There are three different growth habits for weeds – annual, biennial and perennial. Annuals are any plants which complete their lifecycle within one year. There are two subcategories of annuals – summer and winter. Summer annuals germinate in early spring, mature and disperse seeds by early fall. Winter annuals germinate in fall, mature and disperse seeds by early spring. All plants designated as annuals have the same characteristics. They are considered fast growing, have a shallow root system, they are prolific seed producers and the seeds are generally very small in size. Examples of summer annuals are Russian thistle, ragweed and puncturevine, among others. Winter annuals include downy brome, commonly known as cheatgrass; pennycress and cranesbill, among others. Biennials are plants which complete their lifecycle within two years. During the first year, biennial plants exhibit vegetative growth which is normally low to the ground and sometimes in a rosette form, as commonly observed in dandelions. The second year is when the plant bolts, sending up shoots with reproductive organs such as flowers, pollination occurs and the plant sets seeds. Additional characteristics include a tap root and the plants tend to be bigger in size than annuals, with mediumsized seeds. Examples of biennials include musk thistle and Scotch thistle. Perennials are plants which complete their lifecycle in three or more years. These plants tend to be larger,

as they take a minimum of three years to reach maturity. They have an extensive, fibrous root system which allows them to overwinter and grow back in the spring. Their flowers tend to be showier, although not always. They can reproduce by seed production and vegetative reproduction, including modified stems growing laterally above the soil surface (stolons), modified stems growing laterally below the soil surface (rhizomes), tubers (potatoes), bulbs or corms. Perennials are persistent and the hardest to control. Examples of perennials include all toadflax and Canada thistle. Why control weeds? The life purpose of a weed is to germinate, grow and reproduce. But, is it really this simple? Yes and no. One thing to keep in mind is how populations grow or increase their size over time. There are stages to colonization related to lifecycles of all organisms, including plants – dispersal, establishment, growth and maturation and reproduction. Dispersal of plant seeds allows colonization of new habitats which is important in agriculture because of the continual disturbance found in fields or pastures. Despite the cyclical disturbances, there are numerous organisms which maintain resident populations found in the soil and are a direct result of dispersion. Dispersal is a difficult action to stop completely, as wind, animals, water or gravity all work together as mechanisms for dispersal. Think about the different methods of dispersal weeds use to scatter their seeds. Dandelions produce a fluff which carries their seed in the wind; sandburs get stuck in animal fur, tires or human clothes and are dispersed mechanically; kochia

Table 1 – Table of common weeds, the average seeds produced per plant and length of seed viability.

and Russian thistle plants dry and tumble across the landscape with the wind, and every time they hit the ground, tiny little seeds fall out and become part of the seed bank. One might wonder how plants grow in what seems like barren ground. There is what is known as a seed bank, which is the top two to six inches of soil, where seeds from many species of plants are in a dormant stage until conditions are perfect for germination. Seeds can live in the soil for up to 50 years and will not all germinate at the same time and not until environmental conditions are suitable. Why is this important? The seeds found in a specific seed bank can tell a producer about the prior history and management of a particular piece of ground. The adjacent table refers to several common weeds found throughout Wyoming, the number of seeds produced per plant and the number of years the seeds are able to germinate from the seed bank. Palmer amaranth is a relatively new weed species in Wyoming. However, it is making a name for itself quickly. One palmer amaranth plant can produce up to 450,000 seeds. Although they are only viable for approximately three years, it is easy to calculate how one plant can lead to an exponential number of seeds into the soil bank in a short amount of time. Palmer amaranth is also notorious due to fact it is already resistant to many common herbicides. Therefore, it is imperative for producers to be aware of the weeds present and create a

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management plan to control them. Managing the seed bank Although there is no fail proof way to know all of the species of weed seeds present in the seed bank, vigilant observations of seasonal patterns and species germination will provide producers with a good idea of weed species present. As with most pest species, an integrated approach is the best way to manage weeds present, whether in a cropping system or a livestock operation by using one or more of the following methods. Mechanical or physical control is any method that physically controls weeds and is most effective when weeds are young. Examples include pulling, cutting and/ or hoeing. Cultural practices reduce weed establishment, reproduction, dispersal and survival. Examples include crop rotation, altered planting/harvesting and/or trap crops. Biological control is the use of a weeds natural, living enemy to control reproduction and dispersal. Examples include using the musk thistle flea beetle to control musk thistle and goats or sheep to

control tansy ragwort or leafy spurge. It should be noted this is not a quick control and only maintains populations – it does not eliminate a population. Chemical control is the use of organic or synthetic chemicals to control weed populations. Examples include 2,4-D to control broadleaf weeds and Roundup Ready Corn to control weeds with the glyphosate product Roundup in corn crops. Timing is key Timing of weed control is key to minimizing new deposits of weed seeds into the seed bank. One key strategy for weed control is to kill the weeds before the plant set seeds. The earlier the better, as many plants have the ability to set seeds, if they were flowering at the time they were pulled or severed. Control perennial weeds before they form new rhizomes, stolons, corms or bulbs. Try to keep crops ahead of the weeds. Weeds shaded by the crop canopy are less likely to produce seeds. Physically remove any weeds that escaped other control methods.

Minimize weeds found in marginal areas around fields and irrigation canals and ditches by mowing, tilling, cultivating and/or grazing. Be mindful of weed-free seed or hay to minimize spread or introduction of weeds. Creating an effective weed management plan is essential to reducing the number of seeds deposited into the seed bank every year. Weed management plans should include correct identification of all weeds present, growth characteristics of the weeds present, dispersal methods of weeds present and how and when to best control the weeds present through a variety of methods. Managing weeds is a challenging task. However, when producers effectively manage weeds, it helps reduce the number of weeds spread unintentionally through seeds, crops, wind, water, hay, wildlife, humans, etc., thereby helping the community. Amy Smith is an agriculture and natural resources educator with the University of Wyoming Goshen County Extension. She can be reached at asmit207@uwyo. edu or 307-532-2436.

Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 35 No. 26 • October 21, 2023

HUNT continued from page 1 who participated in the first and fifth annual hunts. “Last year, the 10th year, my mom asked if I wanted to go but I wasn’t sure I was ready to hunt at the time, so I went and volunteered instead,” she explained.

“Then, I had the opportunity to be a part of a sponsor team this year, so I took the opportunity and was able to hunt.” Conversely, Rock Springs resident Karolina Klatka, a first-time hunter as well, stumbled across the opportunity.

Originally from Poland, Klatka moved to Rock Springs at the age of 10, where her dad became interested in hunting and started to learn more about it. Although she was intrigued by the sport as well, Klatka noted she was pretty uncertain about it at the time. “While working at a land

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TIM LATHAM, STORY WY 1 BLK-COW 1385 111.00 WT 1,537.35 LOGAN D OR JOLENE D BAKER, BANNER WY 1 BLK-COWETTE 1250 121.00 WT 1,512.50 JERRY OR KATY LUNDE, DECKER MT 1 RED-COW 1665 105.50 WT 1,756.57 2 HERE-COW 1593 104.00 WT 1,656.20 3 HERE-COW 1530 109.00 WT 1,667.70 ALLAN J OR LAURA E PERRY, KAYCEE WY 1 BLK-COWETTE 1155 126.00 WT 1,455.30 2 BLK-COW 1473 106.50 WT 1,568.21 RILEY LEROY OR KRISTINE MALLI, ARVADA WY 1 BLK-COW 1515 107.00 WT 1,621.05 1 BLK-COW 1410 101.00 WT 1,424.10 1 BLK-COW 1515 106.50 WT 1,613.47 DAN & GORDON & JANICE MOONEY, GILLETTE WY 3 BLK-COW 1570 105.50 WT 1,656.35 2 BLK-COWETTE 1160 130.00 WT 1,508.00 1 BLK-COW 1550 104.00 WT 1,612.00 1 BLK-COW 1640 108.50 WT 1,779.40 TY NEAL, LODGE GRASS MT 3 BLK-COWETTE 1095 122.50 WT 1,341.37 1 BLK-COWETTE 1225 114.00 WT 1,396.50 LYLE & DIANNA NEAL, LODGE GRASS MT 1 BLK-COW 1555 107.50 WT 1,671.62 1 BLK-COWETTE 1040 140.00 WT 1,456.00 BOOTJACK RANCH LLC, BUFFALO WY 2 BLK-HFRTTE 908 161.00 WT 1,461.07 DAVID OR CINDY MACLEOD SOPPE, KAYCEE WY 1 RED-COW 1720 107.50 WT 1,849.00 INNES RANCH LLC, GILLETTE WY 1 BLK-COWETTE 1225 110.00 WT 1,347.50 1 BLK-COW 1585 114.00 WT 1,806.90 1 BBROC-COW 1695 110.00 WT 1,864.50 DONALD OR JODY OR JACOB FENST, GILLETTE WY 1 BBROC-COWETTE 1220 128.00 WT 1,561.60 DAWN MELTON, GILLETTE WY 1 BLK-COWETTE 1320 112.00 WT 1,478.40 2 BLK-COW 1420 103.00 WT 1,462.60 BULLS WALTER LOUIS ELM, KAYCEE WY 1 BLK-BULL 1795 113.00 WT 2,028.35 HOLE IN THE WALL LIVESTOCK, KAYCEE WY 1 BLK-BULL 1765 113.00 WT 1,994.45 1 BLK-BULL 1870 111.00 WT 2,075.70 GILES DBA PEE GEE RANCH PRITC, ARVADA WY 2 BLK-BULL 1838 112.00 WT 2,058.00 JASON OR JOLENE RODRIGUEZ, BUFFALO WY 1 RED-BULL 1785 112.00 WT 1,999.20

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Another outstanding run of spring calves, selling just under 3300 head. Light weight steers with shots selling on a steady to higher market, all other classes steady. Fall shots making a huge difference. SPRING CALVES ZACH & KIM DAVIS, BUFFALO WY 225 BLK-STRCF PC 544 313.75 WT 1,706.80 44 BLK-STRCF PC 449 369.50 WT 1,659.39 SALT CREEK CATTLE LLC, EDGERTON WY 111 BLK-STRCF PC 543 316.00 WT 1,717.36 15 BLK-STRCF PC 458 357.00 WT 1,633.87 69 BLK-HFRCF PC 483 311.50 WT 1,505.80 RONALD ALBERT SCHLAUTMANN, GILLETTE WY 124 BLK-STRCF BT 558 305.25 WT 1,703.36 15 BLK-STRCF BT 441 358.00 WT 1,579.97 82 BLK-HFRCF BT 518 287.00 WT 1,486.80 79 BLK-STRCF BT 517 326.00 WT 1,684.88 3 BLK-STRCF BT 382 359.00 WT 1,370.18 29 BLK-HFRCF BT 471 283.50 WT 1,336.36 8 RED-HFRCF BT 483 272.50 WT 1,314.81 BEAU LEDOUX, KAYCEE WY 27 BLK-STRCF BT 512 323.50 WT 1,657.03 26 BLK-STRCF BT 526 315.00 WT 1,656.17 9 BLK-STRCF BT 392 378.00 WT 1,482.60 20 BLK-HFRCF BT 432 305.00 WT 1,318.36 REINKE PROPERTIES LLC, SHERIDAN WY 15 BLK-STRCF PC 474 359.00 WT 1,702.85 10 BLK-STRCF PC 393 362.00 WT 1,422.66 21 BLK-HFRCF PC 430 289.00 WT 1,241.32 DUSTIN OR LAURIE OR KILTS, CASPER WY 26 BLK-STRCF PC 428 368.50 WT 1,578.88 8 BLK-STRCF PC 359 368.00 WT 1,322.50 9 BLK-HFRCF PC 318 320.00 WT 1,016.88 9 BLK-HFRCF PC 328 320.00 WT 1,050.66 BEAR TRACK LAND & L/S INC, BUFFALO WY 52 BLK-STRCF PC 548 309.00 WT 1,694.74 10 BLK-STRCF PC 456 357.00 WT 1,627.92 42 BLK-HFRCF PC 537 271.00 WT 1,455.01 3 BLK-HFRCF PC 612 247.00 WT 1,510.81 1,364.60 8 BLK-HFRCF PC 486 281.00 WT MARVIN OR LISA GARRETT, ROZET WY 12 BLK-STRCF PC 465 358.50 WT 1,665.53 13 BLK-HFRCF PC 476 286.50 WT 1,364.18 DAVID T. CLARENDON, BANNER WY 21 BLK-STRCF BT 558 299.50 WT 1,672.20 14 RED-STRCF BT 511 289.00 WT 1,475.96 MICHAEL E & BONNIE L ELLENWOOD, BANNER WY 38 BLK-STRCF PC 559 306.00 WT 1,711.18 6 BLK-STRCF PC 433 364.00 WT 1,574.30

22 BLK-HFRCF PC 513 277.00 WT 1,421.51 7 BLK-HFRCF PC 452 301.50 WT 1,363.21 JACK L & JOANN MOREY JR., CLEARMONT WY 37 BLK-STRCF BT 559 302.00 WT 1,687.93 WARREN ADAMS, SHERIDAN WY 25 BLK-STRCF PC 524 317.50 WT 1,663.70 9 BLK-STRCF PC 613 273.00 WT 1,674.40 27 RED-STRCF PC 541 293.00 WT 1,585.45 39 RED-HFRCF PC 541 262.00 WT 1,418.49 29 BLK-HFRCF PC 537 273.00 WT 1,464.78 STAPLE THREE SHEEP CO., MIDWEST WY 47 BLK-STRCF PC 444 357.00 WT 1,584.09 27 BLK-HFRCF PC 471 292.00 WT 1,376.18 40 BLK-HFRCF PC 427 288.00 WT 1,229.76 JOSEPH F RECULUSA, KAYCEE WY 9 BLK-STRCF BT 590 281.50 WT 1,660.85 5 BLK-STRCF BT 515 318.00 WT 1,637.70 21 BLK-HFRCF BT 550 262.00 WT 1,442.24 CHRISTOPHER & CARMEN RODRIGUEZ, CLEARMONT 36 RED-STRCF PC 487 330.00 WT 1,606.45 11 RED-STRCF PC 430 330.00 WT 1,420.50 24 RED-HFRCF PC 451 288.00 WT 1,299.60 MATTHEW S OR ALECIA L JOHNSON, BANNER WY 11 BLK-STRCF BT 562 298.50 WT 1,677.02 PAM OR CAROL DOCKERY BAILEY, GILLETTE WY 10 BLK-STRCF BT 583 289.50 WT 1,686.33 WILLIAM & CAROL CARR, BUFFALO WY 4 BLK-STRCF BT 549 304.00 WT 1,668.20 KNAUB CATTLE CO, LODGE GRASS MT 18 BLK-STRCF PC 584 289.00 WT 1,688.24 17 BLK-STRCF PC 446 357.00 WT 1,590.75 32 RED-STRCF PC 563 288.50 WT 1,625.51 12 RED-STRCF PC 468 331.00 WT 1,547.42 19 RED-HFRCF PC 489 270.00 WT 1,320.86 SHAWN ACORD, WESTON WY 33 BLK-STRCF PC 569 299.00 WT 1,702.48 3 BLK-STRCF PC 405 364.00 WT 1,474.20 17 BLK-HFRCF PC 497 288.00 WT 1,430.68 MILLS BROTHERS, GILLETTE WY 41 BLK-STRCF BT 625 276.25 WT 1,726.56 39 BLK-HFRCF BT 591 251.00 WT 1,482.83 JC RANCH INC, BIG HORN WY 7 BLK-STRCF PC 509 317.00 WT 1,612.17 TONY N LARSEN, SHERIDAN WY 43 BLK-STRCF BT 564 298.00 WT 1,679.88

15 BLK-STRCF BT 445 362.00 WT 1,612.10 WAYNE E OR CHRISTINE R POLLAT, GILLETTE WY 8 BLK-STRCF PC 561 299.00 WT 1,678.13 9 BWF-HFRCF PC 560 261.00 WT 1,461.60 KEN A OR TERESA GORZALKA, WYARNO WY 23 BLK-STRCF BT 610 275.00 WT 1,676.30 18 BLK-HFRCF BT 566 261.00 WT 1,476.82 ALLEN CLARK, ROZET WY 39 BLK-STRCF BT 575 296.00 WT 1,701.62 35 BLK-HFRCF BT 517 277.50 WT 1,435.07 BRYAN ALEXANDER, LARAMIE WY 16 BLK-STRCF PC 450 368.00 WT 1,657.15 11 BLK-STRCF PC 351 361.00 WT 1,268.42 16 BLK-HFRCF PC 472 289.00 WT 1,363.71 LEVI & KRYSTAL GAY, BUFFALO WY 7 RED-STRCF PC 637 270.00 WT 1,720.28 6 RED-HFRCF PC 581 260.00 WT 1,510.16 R.L. PEPPER FIPPS, HARDIN MT 21 BLK-STRCF PC 499 325.00 WT 1,621.90 10 BLK-STRCF PC 414 373.00 WT 1,544.22 41 BLK-HFRCF PC 479 287.00 WT 1,374.80 DAVID JAMES OR LESLIE BELUS, SHERIDAN WY 43 BLK-STRCF BT 557 304.50 WT 1,694.57 7 BLK-STRCF BT 434 369.00 WT 1,602.51 34 BLK-HFRCF BT 521 282.00 WT 1,468.88 ROBERT &/OR LYNN BEASLEY HARL, KAYCEE WY 13 BLK-STRCF PC 520 316.50 WT 1,644.58 8 BLK-STRCF PC 453 362.00 WT 1,640.31 JAMES & PATRICIA HEALD, GILLETTE WY 5 BLK-STRCF PC 631 270.00 WT 1,703.70 4 BLK-HFRCF PC 605 245.00 WT 1,482.25 BLACK THUNDER CATTLE LLC, NEWCASTLE WY 14 BLK-STRCF BT 509 310.00 WT 1,576.57 FIELDGROVE RANCH LLC, BUFFALO WY 7 BLK-HFRCF PC 359 312.00 WT 1,120.97 ROBERT CHARLES BORGIALLI, BUFFALO WY 6 BLK-HFRCF PC 430 302.00 WT 1,298.60 GEORGE G. & LORRAINE V. KOBIE, SHERIDAN WY 17 BWF-STRCF BT 620 264.50 WT 1,639.90 MARTON RANCH INC, CASPER WY 12 BBROC-STRCF BT 394 367.00 WT 1,445.06 ROBIN L & SUNNY I TAYLOR, KAYCEE WY 30 BLK-HFRCF BT 290 332.00 WT 962.24 8 BLK-STRCF BT 337 342.00 WT 1,152.11

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case, but he helped me shift my view and become more interested in learning about hunting.” Although she heard of the Wyoming Women’s Antelope Hunt years ago in passing conversation, Klatka said she stumbled upon the WYWF while looking for something completely unrelated, which is how she got involved in this year’s hunt. Four-day event Anderson explained the Wyoming Women’s Antelope Hunt is a four-day event, starting on a Thursday, in which participants check in and sight-in their guns at a shooting range to make sure their firearms are aiming correctly. “On Thursday night there is a welcome dinner, and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department goes over the rules, some hunter safety and explains how things are going to go,” she said. “We also get to find our guide(s) and our hunting partner. They try to pair experienced hunters with first-time hunters, but it doesn’t always happen.” Friday and Saturday are hunting days, and women are given the choice to shoot a buck or a doe, although Anderson notes many usually opt to go for a buck. Hunters who don’t bag an antelope on the first day have the opportunity to go back out to the field again the next day, but for those lucky enough to succeed in the first 24 hours, there are plenty of other activities to partake in back at the ranch. “There is fly fishing, trap shooting and wild game cooking demonstrations,” stated Anderson. “Hunters can also process their own meat at the ranch.” She further noted on Friday night, participants are invited to an auction dinner with both silent and live auctions and some raffle drawings. “On Saturday night, after the second day of the hunt, there is a recognition banquet where they give out a variety of awards and honor some of the guides, landowners and sponsors,” she said. Successful hunts For Anderson and Klatka the weekend was both memorable and successful, as both women brought home a horned trophy – Anderson on the first day and Klatka on the second. “I was really fortunate. I got my antelope at 8:15 a.m. on the first day, and my partner was fortunate to get her antelope that afternoon,” stated Anderson. Klatka shared her first day wasn’t quite so successful. “We had a very ‘Friday the 13th’ kind of day. It seemed like a lot of things were going against us,” she laughed. “But, we did have some opportunities to get close to antelope, and we were able to spend some time observing them, which I enjoyed.” “The second day was a gorgeous day. The sun was starting to come up, and there was this beautiful fog. We spotted one antelope by himself in the morning, and I was

able to get him, which was really exciting,” she added. Sisterhood of the Sage When it comes to their favorite part of the experience, both women noted it was hard to choose just one thing. “One of my favorite parts was being out in the field and observing the animals,” shared Klatka. “I got to know antelope better – their habits, patterns and behaviors. I’ve observed antelope for awhile doing field work in other capacities and driving by them on the highway, but it was exciting to spend some time really focusing on them.” “I have never been against hunting, but I also never felt the need to do it. It was something new that I wasn’t super comfortable with so I didn’t know if I could do it well,” commented Anderson. “Challenging myself to know I could do it, while experiencing all of the emotions that come with it – feeling strong and powerful, but a little sad and very grateful – was really powerful for me.” The two agree their second favorite thing was the camaraderie and sisterhood they felt during the event. “I ended up in a group of four on the second day, and the camaraderie I felt between the four of us while working together toward this common goal was so exciting,” Klatka stated. “They say you join the ‘Sisterhood of the Sage’ when you complete the hunt, and the event really could not amplify this more from start to finish,” added Anderson. “Everybody there supports the WYWF and are in support of women hunting. There is no judgement of first-time hunters or nerves and emotions surrounding hunting.” “There are aways people who are willing to answer questions, share stories and make new friends, and I can’t say enough how true it is that there is really this sisterhood and community around the event,” she continued. “It is incredibly powerful how impactful it is.” Additionally, Anderson noted she appreciates the conservation and ethics focus WYWF places on the hunt, and Klatka shared how impressed she was with the event, further expressing her hope to continue hunting and promoting women in the field. “I hope I am able to keep hunting in the future. I would like to make it a yearly thing and maybe mentor other women or people who don’t have experience but want to learn more,” she said. “I am really grateful for the WYWF and all of the people who made the hunt possible because it was truly an incredible event.” For more information on the Wyoming Women’s Antelope Hunt, visit wywf.org/ antelope-hunt. Hannah Bugas is the managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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REPORT continued from page 1 Clinton was in office.” Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins reports, “Rates may have to stay higher and for longer than previous projections had suggested, and further tightening is certainly not off the table.” The September Federal Open Market Committee reports, while federal committee members view rates as being at or near their cyclical peak, they believe rates will remain plateaued above four percent into 2025. “The events which occurred during 2020-22 resulted in a historic situation where commodity prices and the U.S. dollar were both moving upward in tandem,” Fox continues. “As those events fade as market drivers, an inverse relationship between commodities and the U.S. dollar returns.” Fox explains, “A strong dollar makes U.S. exports

more expensive and imports cheaper – hurting both rural economies, including agriculture, durable goods manufacturing, mining and forest products.” Crop commodities remain steady Tanner Ehmke, CoBank’s lead grain and oilseeds economist, reports grain and oilseed processing margins remain strong and are expected to end 2023 above average. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates the 2023-24 U.S. corn crop at 15.134 billion bushels, up 10.2 percent yearover-year but absent from the U.S. corn export sales is China, where sales are down 64.8 percent year-over-year. The USDA also reported U.S. corn inventories were at 1.361 billion bushels as of Sept. 1 and are lower than market expectations. “Soybean export sales are also sluggish in the

absence of Chinese demand, with outstanding sales at the start of the new crop year, down 36 percent year-overyear, with Chinese sales down 48 percent year-overyear,” he notes. “Smaller exports are expected due to a smaller harvest this fall, with the U.S. soybean crop pegged at 4.146 million bushels, down three percent year-to-year following a season of prolonged heat and drought in the Midwest.” At the end of the 202223 marketing year, on Sept. 1, soybean inventories totaled 268 million bushels, down 2.2 percent yearto-year and wheat stocks totaled 1.780 billion bushels, up 0.1 percent yearover-year, reports USDA. “Texas’ drought is continuing to support cotton prices in the face of falling global demand,” Ehmke explains. “The U.S. rice harvest is muting market volatility, spurred by India’s rice export ban.” He concludes, “Sugar-

beet production is expected to rise 1.1 percent to 5.223 million short tons, raw value, with key states benefiting from ideal growing conditions, but a slowing economy has impacted sugar consumption in the U.S.” Livestock update CoBank Lead Animal Protein Economist Brian Earnest reports beef demand is still strong, but the pork industry continues to struggle. “At the beginning of the summer, the El Niño pattern suggested feed and forage conditions would improve for livestock producers. However, temperatures reached record highs this summer and drought deepened in some areas, limiting feed supply and feed conversion,” he states. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), higher overall input costs sent the producer price index for meat to record levels in August, up 11 percent year-over-year. Earnest notes, “While

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costs rose by 11 percent, the consumer price index for meat at retail was up just four percent in August, and beef prices set new all-time records this summer.” “But, there were some exceptions. Pork struggled during the third quarter with the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold California’s Proposition 12, but the pork market did encounter a rally as pork prices dropped, encouraging consumers to buy pork,” he adds. “But, prices for chicken breast meat were heavily discounted to stave off inventory accumulation.” As a result of production outpacing demand, at least six primary poultry processing plants will close this year, which will unquestionably hinder growth. USDA estimates the 2023 U.S. beef total output will be down five percent and expects an additional seven percent decline in 2024. “This staggering decline comes amid ongoing – and incredibly robust – consumer demand for beef,” Earnest adds. Dairy outlook Corey Geiger, CoBank’s lead dairy economist, states, “Dairy could rebound from summer setbacks as USDA economists revised and lowered their 2023 all-milk price projections by a whopping $2.05 per hundredweight by mid-year.” “With cheese output booming and ample supplies of milk, Midwest Class III spot prices dropped to $6.50 to $8.50 under federal order values as these low spot prices traditionally take place in late winter and spring, this year’s swoon was well below the five-year average,” he adds. “Midwest Class III spot milk prices eventually turned positive in early August, largely lifted by slowing milk production in both July and August.” As fluid milk sales continue to spiral down and as record beef prices continue to climb, it triggered dairy farmers to send more cows

to packing plants. Geiger notes, “In midSeptember, 2.1 million cows were slaughtered, up 108,000 head over last year, but the pace of culling should back off with an improved milk price outlook.” “Futures markets indicate the final quarter of the year could be much better than the summer with a projected $17.30 Class III and a stronger $19.70 Class IV price,” he concludes. “The biggest wild card for milk prices is China, the world’s leading dairy-product importer.” Food and beverage spending BLS states, “With food spending increasing by 10 percent and hitting a record high in 2022, coupled with a 4.3 percent increase in 2023, consumers are responding by purchasing lower-cost items as needed.” CoBank Senior Analyst for Food and Beverage Billy Roberts states, “Spending trends reflect a consumer who is interested in an eating experience which saves time and money, and these behaviors are expected to continue as inflation rises and difficult economic conditions persist.” “Consumers do not necessarily appear to be eating less. However, their reduction of purchases from frozen and shelf-stable products suggests they are not stocking up or refilling pantries and freezers, but rather are seeking lowercost items on more of an as-needed basis,” he continues. “Typically, higherpriced categories have felt the impact. Products bearing organic claims have shown notable declines, as have sales of plant-based meat alternatives.” Stay up-to-date with CoBank’s quarterly research reports featured in future editions of Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Melissa Anderson is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

AGCO acquires Trimble AGCO and Trimble will form a new joint venture giving AGCO exclusive rights to distribute the Trimble portfolio of ag products. The joint venture is a $2 billion deal which includes AGCO acquiring 85 percent interest in Trimble’s ag assets and technologies. “This is the largest ag tech deal ever,” says Eric Hansotia, chairman, president and chief executive officer at AGCO. “And, this is one of the most transformational events in our technology evolution.” Hansotia shares what makes the deal unique is AGCO’s and Trimble’s parallel focus on the mixed fleet market. “This is a milestone in AGCO’s focus on the farmer technology strategy, which will create an industry leader in mixed fleet precision ag solutions,” he says. In the past decade, AGCO has made a series of technology acquisitions including Precision Planting, Apex.AI, JCA Technologies, Headsight and Appareo. The AGCO and Trimble joint venture is expected to close in the first half of 2024. The terms of the agreement have a minimum of seven years for the supply of Trimble products, with AGCO having the option to extend the terms. In conjunction with announcing the new joint venture, AGCO says it will put its grain and protein business under a strategic review.

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OBITUARIES

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Dick Van Pelt June 14, 1945 – Sept. 29, 2023

The entire country celebrates Dick Van Pelt’s birthday on June 14 every year – Flag Day – and it’s just the way he wanted it. Born in Scottsbluff, Neb. June 14, 1945 to Margaret Jean and Richard “Richie” Van Pelt, Dick came ready to welcome the world to him. He continued to do so his entire life. He never met a stranger and always offered his massive hand in friendship to everyone. Dick was always proud of his Nebraska roots, where he called Harrisburg home, until he left to attend the University of Wyoming (UW) where he majored in ag econ. Dick was comfortable with all kinds of people in all walks of life, from the rich and famous to dusty cowboys and hardworking men and women. Even though he was a “country boy,” he never shied away from strapping on a tuxedo and attending events where he would tell the same stories to an entirely different group of people than he was more commonly spin-

ning tales to in the roping pen. And, they all loved his stories, no matter which side of the road they lived on. Dick especially never missed saying “Hi” to young children along the way, and the kids all loved the big Cowboy from Wyoming. At six feet four inches and weighing a bit too much, he had a likeness to John Wayne. Once, while leaning up against a post in the square in Jackson Hole, a woman asked if she could take a picture of him – she was sure she had found a real cowboy on her vacation. Dick loved it. Dick spent over 50 years, most of his career, in Laramie. He was a banker for over 32 years, where he was known as a rancher’s lender, managing large and small commercial loans alongside massive cattle ranches. It was not uncommon for him to lend cowboys money out of his own pocket if he knew he couldn’t justify a bank loan for them, and he often said he never lost a penny on a cowboy. He was recognized for running the most profitable bank in Wyoming more than once. All this time, when not in his “banker’s suit and tie,” Dick was a regular rancher and addicted team roper. Often, his town bank customers would not recognize him if they ran into him on a weekend, with dirty jeans, boots and spurs, an old work shirt and tat-

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tered Western hat – but he always had a good hat and a good set of boots he saved for church and the bank. Dick never failed to open a door for a lady or stand when one would walk in the room. Like most cowboys, he was a gentlemen. He always said, “Everyone wants to go to heaven, they just don’t want to go today,” but on Sept. 29, he decided it was time to go. We know he has already searched out his favorite rope horses; outstanding Simmental cattle; beautiful Blue Valentine Quarter Horses, which he raised for 25-plus years; great dogs; old friends and family pioneers of Western Nebraska. His ancestors rode and walked across the prairies to settle in Banner County, Nebraska in the 1800s, homesteading small acreages which later grew into cattle ranches and farms. Many know he never tired of telling stories of the lives of his family who have gone before him.

In addition to his long banking career, Dick was an original organizer of the Laramie Economic Development Corporation, which took place in his living room; held several offices at the Chamber of Commerce; was a member of UW’s Cowboy Joe club and Steer-A-Year program, where he drove all over the state picking up steers; United Way; held various chairs in the Wyoming Banker’s Association and worked on the Ag Committee for the American Banker’s Association. Dick was also appointed by the governor to serve on the Wyoming State Business Council; was a 50 year member of the American Quarter Horse Association; was a Rotarian; a Kiwanis Young Man of Distinction; served on the Cathedral Home for Children board for 32 years and was instrumental in building their horse program and was a mentor to many people who now have success-

ful businesses and ranches in Laramie and elsewhere. Dick’s wife Dianne, of 42 years, was a constant companion. She was at his side when he left for heaven, hugged and kissed him and wished him good luck on his next roping in God’s arena – the same as she has done hundreds of times over the years. Dick leaves a huge void not only in her life, but that of his son Rick Van Pelt, daughter Leanne (Dan) Zerwas, grandsons Jackson and Carson Zerwas, sisters Susan (J) Flanagan and Marianne (Jeff) Snyder, brother Rod (Kathy) Van Pelt and many nephews, nieces and friends. He is buried in Wickenburg, Ariz. – the team roping capitol of the world – where he and Dianne moved in 2017. There will be a Celebration of Life in Wickenburg on Dec. 2 at the Wickenburg Country Club at 2 p.m., as well as another celebration in Laramie after the

snow stops flying next year. Details will follow. A collection of memories and stories from everyone has been started and will be printed in a book, which will be present at his celebrations of life for everyone to see – Dick always wanted to write a book of his life experiences but he didn’t get it done, so we are writing it for him. Individuals who have a good picture, story, joke or comment about Dick are invited to share by e-mailing memoriesofdick@yahoo. com. In lieu of flowers, for those wishing to contribute something in his memory, consider donating to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014 or the University of Wyoming Rodeo Team, c/o Craig Russow, UW Foundation, 222 S. 22nd St., Laramie, WY 82070 or the Cathedral Home for Children Horse Program, 4989 N. 3rd St., Laramie, WY 82072.

CALENDAR

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EVENTS Oct. 24 Oct. 24-26 Oct. 25 Oct. 25 Oct. 25 Oct. 25-26 Oct. 27 Nov. 2 Nov. 2 Nov. 2-4 Nov. 3 Nov. 3-6 Nov. 4 Nov. 4 Nov. 5 Nov. 6 Nov. 6 Nov. 7 Nov. 7 Nov. 8-9 Nov. 9 Nov. 9 Nov. 9

Wyoming Livestock Board Meeting, 6-8 p.m., Sublette County Library, Pinedale. For more information, visit wlsb.state.wy.us. Wyoming Water Association 2023 Annual Water Conference, CAM-PLEX, Gillette. For more information or to register, visit wyomingwater.org/annualmeeting. Virtual Rocky Mountain Soil Health Roundtable, 3-4:30 p.m., online. For more information or to register, visit eventbrite.com/e/virtual-rocky-mountainsoil-health-roundtable-tickets-724263831617?aff=oddtdtcreator. Powell Mental Health Town Hall, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Northwest College, Powell. Fore more information, visit governor.wyo.gov. Worland Mental Health Town Hall, 2-4 p.m., Wyoming Boys School Auditorium, Worland. Fore more information, visit governor.wyo.gov. University of Wyoming Giving Day, 12 p.m.-12 p.m., online. For more information or to donate, visit bit.ly/3PlduiD. Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse and Burro Adoption, 8 a.m., Wheatland Off-Range Corral, Wheatland. For more information, visit blm.gov/ whb, e-mail wildhorse@blm.gov or call 866-468-7826. Nebraska Ranch Practicum, Whitman, Neb. For more information or to register, visit nebraskaranchpracticum.unl.edu, e-mail Troy Walz at troy.walz@unl. edu or call 308-872-6831. Ranch Succession Planning Session, 1-4 p.m., Hampton Inn and Suites, Buffalo. Free to the public. For more information, contact the Wyoming Stock Growers Association at 307-638-3942 or visit wysga.org. West Central States Wool Growers Convention, Boise, Idaho. For more information, visit sheepusa.org. Ranch Succession Planning Session, 1-4 p.m., Best Western, Sheridan. Free to the public. For more information, contact the Wyoming Stock Growers Association at 307-638-3942 or visit wysga.org. 2023 Angus Convention, Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel, Orlando, Fla. For more information or to register, visit angusconvention.com. 16th Annual Tribute to the Great American Cowboy PRCA Rodeo, 7 p.m., Central Wyoming Fairgrounds, Casper. For more information or to buy tickets, visit greatamericancowboyrodeo.com. Ranch Succession Planning Session, 1-4 p.m., Ramada Plaza, Gillette. Free to the public. For more information, contact the Wyoming Stock Growers Association at 307-638-3942 or visit wysga.org. Ranch Succession Planning Session, 1-4 p.m., Sundance State Bank, Sundance. Free to the public. For more information, contact the Wyoming Stock Growers Association at 307-638-3942 or visit wysga.org. Ranch Succession Planning Session, 1-4 p.m., Weston County Fairgrounds, Newcastle. Free to the public. For more information, contact the Wyoming Stock Growers Association at 307-638-3942 or visit wysga.org. Office of State Lands and Investments Public Hearing, 5:30 p.m., Laramie County Library, Cheyenne. For more information, visit lands.wyo.gov. Pinedale Anticline Project Office Virtual Meeting, 1-3 p.m., Zoom. For more information, contact Tracy Hoover at thoover@blm.gov or 307-367-5342. Ranch Succession Planning Session, 1-4 p.m., Ruthe James Williams Conference Center, Douglas. Free to the public. For more information, contact the Wyoming Stock Growers Association at 307-638-3942 or visit wysga.org. Inaugural Wyoming Association of Irrigation Districts Annual Meeting, Ramkota Hotel, Casper. For more information, e-mail waid.wyoming@gmail. com or call 307-272-7779. Colorado Simmental Association’s 53rd Annual Meeting, 6 p.m., Zoom. More information will be released at a later date. Nebraska Beef Summit, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center, Mead, Neb. For more information or to register, visit go.unl.edu/beefsummit. Office of State Lands and Investments Public Hearing, 5:30 p.m., Teton County Library, Jackson. For more information, visit lands.wyo.gov.

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SALES Nov. 12 Nov. 13 Nov. 16 Nov. 16 Nov. 18 Nov. 18 Nov. 21 Nov. 28

The Wyoming Angus Association 13th Annual Wyoming Select Female Sale, Grace Werner Ag Pavilion, Casper College, Casper, 307-630-1593, wyomingangus.org Ludvigson Stock Farms Fall Herdbuilder Bull Sale, Yellowstone Development Center, Shepherd, Mont., 406-601-9192, ludvigsonstockfarms.com Largent and Sons “Prime Demand” Sale, at the ranch, Kaycee, 307-7382443, 307-267-3229, largentandsons.com K2 Red Angus and Friends Fall Female Sale, K2 sale barn, Wheatland, 307331-2917, k2redangus.com Redland Angus Annual Production Sale, Buffalo Livestock Auction, Buffalo, 307-250-1548, redlandangus.com Pharo Cattle Company Sale, Three Forks, Mont., 800-311-0995, pharocattle.com Paint Rock Angus Annual Fall Sale, at the ranch, Hyattville, 307-469-2206, 307-271-2000, 307-272-5332, 307-578-7392, paintrockangus.com Ward Livestock Fifth Annual Red White & Blue Bull Sale, at the ranch, Laramie, 307-399-9863

POSTCARD from the Past

Compiled by Dick Perue rrichardperue@gmail.com

Wild Cow Milking Episode Excerpts from the writings of a pioneer Wyoming rancher: A few weeks later found us all at the Sand Creek Ranch, on the eve of the beef roundup. Some thousands of our range herds were scattered far and wide through the grassy upland valleys of the Medicine Bow Mountains, east of the North Platte River. The time had come when it was necessary to collect the three- and four-year-old beef steers for the Chicago market. These were the ripened fruit, the saleable assets of the cattle ranch, whose proceeds were destined to provide dividends for shareholders in the old country 5,000 miles away. Our program was arranged as follows: A friend and myself were starting next day for a monthʼs hunt in the Medicine Bow Range, where plenty of wapiti, deer and antelope, and an occasional bear, were to be found. At the end of this time, we were to meet Frank Earnest and the Pick outfit of some dozen cowboys, under Chico the foreman, at the far side of the range, when it was hoped some 300 or 400 beef steers would be collected and ready for shipment to the Chicago autumn market. We should then have an opportunity of inspecting the beef cattle on their way to the railroad. The best-laid plans, alas! ‘gang oft agley.’ The night before our departure Frank Earnest, Chico and I held a council of war. Chico, our foreman, was a sterling character, with considerable influence over the wild cowboy crew he commanded, a fine rider and with handy and equal skill with the rope and in general readiness and resource in an emergency. An incident in illus-

tration of his qualities had occurred only that day. The boys wanted a drink of milk, and of course, the tame old ranch cow had gone astray. Charley Smith and two or three of the hands had managed to drive a wild young two-year-old heifer into the corral, leaving the calf – her first one – bawling outside the eightfoot high log fence, which formed the enclosure. We all strolled down to watch Charley rope and throw the heifer preparatory to taking her milk. It was obvious from the start the heifer in question strongly objected to the whole proceedings. She had probably never been inside a fence or been man-handled, since the calf was brand new as of 18 months before and her budding instincts of maternity were now about to be grievously outraged. Under these circumstances, a wild two-yearold heifer can be more aggressive and dangerous than the most masterful bull on the range. Charley Smith climbed over the corral fence and walked slowly towards the heifer, impatiently pacing, with lowered head, round the enclosure. The gallery sitting on the fence began to chaff. Chico leant carelessly against the outside of the corral, but it might have been noticed his

rawhide lariat lay ready, coiled in his hand. “Guess she’s on the fight, Charley. Mind you, don’t spill the milk,” remarked the crowd. Charley’s rope trailed in an open loop on the ground behind him, and with a dexterous twitch of the wrist, it was sent flying through the air. At this moment, the heifer turned and charged quickly straight at him, and the flying loop just grazed – but did not catch – her horn. The man quickly turned and ran, gathering his rope as he did so. The gallery sat spellbound. The active, savage, half-bred Texas cow in a moment was at his heels, and escape from her sharp-pointed horns seemed impossible, when, from beyond the far end of the corral, the snakelike coils of a lasso shot out into the air, and the loop at the end settled fairly over the head of the galloping heifer. Chico had made his throw, and then, quick as lightning, had taken a half-hitch round a corral post. The plaited rawhide rope tightened with a jerk and brought the enraged animal up, all standing within a few inches of Charley’s heels, just a moment before he plunged head-first over the fence, while a wild yell of cheers and laughter went up from the delighted gallery. The heifer was duly thrown and milked, to an accompaniment of cowboy profanity, while the calf outside went supperless. But, the general opinion was Charley had had a close call and Chico had postponed a funeral.

Wild cow milking contest in Rawlins in 1925. Photo by Frank Roberts, courtesy of the Discover Carbon County Wyoming Facebook page. Historical Reproductions by Perue

Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 35 No. 26 • October 21, 2023

LIVE CATTLE FUTURES

MARKETS

SETT PRICE

Month

Compiled from USDA Market News Service information and other sources

Location Volume

Steers Heifers

PAYS 10-18

400-500 600-700 700-800 Over 800 Sltr Bull UnUnder 400FOR THE500-600 WEEK ENDING May 24, Sltr 2019 Cows 340-410 290-310

291-382.50 202.50-283

257-295 252-275

251-275 222.50-255

370 250-275

342.50 251

262.50-275 225-242.50

239-267 231

Crawford 328-377.50 10-13 3606 277.50-337.50

282-375 251-304

256-310 242.50-268.50

241-296.75 245-273

Riverton 10-17 3039

350-397.50 301-354

308-374 250-329

262.50-331 244-287.75

240-276 231-250

Torrington 10-18 8843

380-445 330-359

331-390 289-341

267-342.50 249-318

245-303 245-266

256-268 245-258

217-258 218-250

95-115 86-135

St. Onge 10-13 4960

354-407.50 270-330

310-367 242.50-312.50

235-322 253-300

266.50-289 254

242-251 239.50-248.50

221-236 214-236.75

101-170 81-116

2850

Centennial 10-13

241-264 230-237

Stock Cows Pairs

205-240 218-229

89-125 50-110

$1300-$2500

220 215-221

113.50-129.50 74-122

$2,100

235-256

110-122 80-134

330-416 255-360

206-388 182-316

215-316 230-279

Buffalo 10-18 2667

342-378 312-332

325-373 270-311.50

230-278.50 221-250

239-258 209-244.75

167-169.50

Volume

197-235 187-227.50

83-117 71-109

288.50-381.50 264.50-276.25 251-287 245-247

Feeder Lambs

Slaughter Lambs

Slaughter Bucks

65-80

172.50-232

42-74

Centennial

2728

152.50-180

165-229.96

32.50-125

St. Onge

3988

185-232

National Sheep Summary As of October 13, 2023 Compared to last week traditional slaughter lambs steady to 2.00 higher, others uneven. At San Angelo and in Arkansas 5.00-15.00 higher. At Ft. Collins and Kalona 4.00-25.00 lower. Slaughter ewes mostly steady to 10.00 lower. Feeder lambs uneven. At San Angelo, TX 6,089 head sold. Equity Cooperative Auction sold 340 slaughter lambs in North Dakota. In direct trading slaughter ewes and feeder lambs not tested. 4,011 lamb carcasses traded with no trend due to confidentiality. All sheep sold per hundred weight (CWT) unless specified. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 San Angelo: wooled and shorn 110-145 lbs 160.00-188.00. Ft. Collins: wooled and shorn 100-145 lbs 175.00-210.00. South Dakota: wooled and shorn 110-150 lbs 196.00-210.00; 150-165 lbs 193.00-207.00. Billings: wooled and shorn no test. Equity Coop: shorn 145 lbs 204.25. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2 San Angelo: hair 40-60 lbs 248.00-290.00, few 298.00-320.00; 60-70 lbs 230.00-258.00, few 272.00; 70-80 lbs 200.00-242.00, few 250.00; 80-90 lbs 194.00-219.00; 90-100 lbs 188.00208.00. wooled and shorn 70-80 lbs 207.00-216.00; 80-90 lbs 198.00-202.00; 90-100 lbs 180.00-198.00. Ft. Collins: wooled and shorn 70-80 lbs 180.00-185.00; 80-90 lbs 180.00-210.00; 90-100 lbs 180.00. hair 60-70 lbs 175.00-180.00; 70-80 lbs 170.00-180.00; 80-90 lbs 164.00-172.50; 94 lbs 165.00. South Dakota: wooled and shorn 60-70 lbs 165.00-195.00; 73 lbs 180.00; 80-90 lbs 170.00-192.50; 90-100 lbs 175.00-185.00. hair 68 lbs 200.00; 93 lbs 190.00. Billings: no test. Slaughter Ewes San Angelo: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 87.50, hair 60.00-82.00; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) 70.00-86.00, hair 67.00-85.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 50.00-60.00, hair 57.00-66.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 (very thin) 30.00-52.00, hair 45.00-50.00; Cull 1 30.00-40.00. Ft. Collins: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 62.50-97.50; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 60.00-90.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) no test; Cull 1 no test. South Dakota: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 45.00-60.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 40.00-67.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 35.00-46.00; Cull 1 41.00. Billings: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) no test; Utility 1-2 (thin) no test; Cull 1 no test. Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2 San Angelo: hair 30-40 lbs 310.00-312.00; 40-50 lbs 262.00290.00. South Dakota: 50-60 lbs 229.00-230.00, few 275.00; 60-70 lbs 217.00-245.00; 70-80 lbs 202.00-208.00; 80-90 lbs 190.00206.00; 90-100 lbs 182.00-199.00; 100-110 lbs 180.00-198.50. hair 63 lbs 203.00. Billings: no test. Equity Coop: no test. Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2 San Angelo: young hair 110-150 lbs 91.00-131.00/cwt. Ft. Collins: no test. South Dakota: ewe lambs 103 lbs 196.00/cwt; yearlings 220.00270.00/head; young 120.00-140.00/head; middle age 125.00150.00/head.

29-70

Week Prev

This Week

252.03 253.58 254.48 256.95 261.03

248.80 250.45 252.80 255.15 259.28

OCTOBER NOVEMBER JANUARY MARCH APRIL

Change -3.23 -3.13 -1.68 -1.80 -1.75

35-155 105-220

SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

This Week

5.71 6.01 6.20 6.36

5.70 5.99 6.16 6.31

Change -0.01 -0.02 -0.04 -0.05

CORN FUTURES Month

Stock Ewes

177.50-231

Daily Grower Bids Region Price US #2 Yellow Corn Southeast WY 4.7000-4.7500 US #1 HRWW Southeast WY 5.6025-6.0125 US #1 Black Beans Min-Dak 40/cwt US #1 Dark Red Kidney Beans Min-Dak 41-43/cwt #1 Great Northern Beans Den-Rate 42/cwt US #1 Light Red Kidney Beans Min-Dak 41-43/cwt #1 Pea (Navy) Beans Min-Dak 30/cwt US #1 Pinto Beans Den Rate 38/cwt Min-Dak 36/cwt Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Torrington Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Greeley, CO

Month

SETT PRICE

Slaughter Ewes

4830

+0.10 -0.92 -1.00 -1.20 -1.43

SETT PRICE

94-184.50

111-113 101-119.50

PAYS

185.50 186.88 191.00 193.80 187.55

DECEMBER MARCH MAY JULY

WEEKLY SHEEP AUCTIONS Auction

185.40 187.80 192.00 195.00 188.98

WHEAT FUTURES

97.50-107.50 85-116

Billings 10-19 5434

Change

FEEDER CATTLE FUTURES

240-260.75 244-247.50 238.50-244.50 210-225.50

Big Horn Basin 10-19 470

This Week

OCTOBER DECEMBER FEBRUARY APRIL JUNE

FOR THE WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 20, 2023 WEEKLY CATTLE AUCTIONS

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Billings: no test Sheep and lambs slaughter under federal inspection for the week to date totaled 34,000 compared with 34,000 last week and 32,000 last year. Source: USDA AMS Market News, San Angelo, Texas National Wool Review As of October 13, 2023 Domestic wool trading had no confirmed trades reported this week. Prices reflect trades FOB warehouse in original bag or square pack, bellies out, some graded, and 76 mm or longer. No allowance made for coring, freight, or handling fees at the warehouse level to reflect net grower prices. Wools shorter than 75 mm typically discounted .10-.20 clean. Classed and skirted wools usually trade at a .10-.20 premium to original bag prices.. Australian Wool Exchange Clean Del Price Change from 75-85 Percent Micron US Grade in U.S. Dollars Previous Sale of Australia 17 > 80s 4.99 (0.08) 3.74-4.24 18 80s 4.50 0.00 3.38-3.83 19 70-80s 4.17 (0.01) 3.13-3.55 20 64-70s 3.97 0.02 2.98-3.38 21 64s 3.94 0.04 2.95-3.35 22 62s 3.82 0.11 2.87-3.25 23 60-62s 3.80 -------2.85-3.23 24 60s -----------------------25 58s 2.29 (0.02) 1.72-1.95 26 56-58s 1.93 0.01 1.45-1.64 28 54s 1.29 (0.03) 0.97-1.10 30 50s 1.22 (0.03) 0.91-1.03 32 46-48s 1.07 0.02 0.80-0.91 Merino Clippings 2.19 0.00 1.64-1.86 Source: USDA- CO Dept of Ag Market News Service, Greeley, CO Wyoming Hay Summary As of October 19, 2023 Compared to last week, few comparable sales sold steady. Demand light to moderate. The limited movement consisted of rained on, first cutting hay or green hay that just missed the moisture. Reports of two inches of rainfall in some areas over the week put a halt on sugar beet harvest. Weaning calves continues to be a priority over moving hay for a majority of livestock producers. Central Alfalfa - Premium Large Square 3x4 200 Large Square 3x4 225 Eastern Wyoming Alfalfa - Premium Medium Square 3x3 325 Alfalfa - Good/Premium Large Square 3x4 250 Alfalfa Pellets 15% Suncured 360 Western Wyoming Alfalfa - Good Large Square 4x4 140 Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News Torrington Nebraska Hay Summary As of October 19, 2023 Compared to last week, few sales sold mostly steady. Demand light. Hay movement continues to be low on the priority list for producers until the grain is in the bin and the calves are weaned. Most hay growers are waiting for the first snow to fall and assess what situation will be like. The hay inventory of livestock producers in drought-stricken parts of the state will factor as well on and movement. Eastern Nebraska Alfalfa Pellets 17% Dehydrated 330-340 Platte Valley Nebraska Alfalfa - Good Large Round 170 Western Nebraska Alfalfa - Premium Small Square 10/bale Alfalfa Ground (Delivered) 160-185 Forage Mix-Four Way - Good Large Square 3x4 140 Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Kearny, NE

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This Week

4.96 5.11 5.19 5.24

4.89 5.03 5.11 5.16

DECEMBER MARCH MAY JULY

Change -0.07 -0.08 -0.08 -0.08

OATS FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

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This Week

3.83 4.03 4.14 4.26

3.75 3.93 4.04 4.13

DECEMBER MARCH MAY JULY

Change -0.08 -0.10 -0.10 -0.13

SOYBEAN FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

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This Week

12.90 13.09 13.19 13.32

13.15 13.32 13.40 13.51

NOVEMBER JANUARY MARCH MAY

Change +0.25 +0.23 +0.21 +0.19

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

This Week

Prior Week

Last Year

296.75 504.42 251.22 263.61 359.46

296.93 503.32 251.32 264.02 355.56

244.51 407.81 194.53 218.13 309.29

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

This Week

Prior Week

Last Year

184.30 184.04 291.83 291.64

182.72 182.58 289.26 288.90

146.99 146.95 231.60 231.55

South Dakota Hay Summary As of October 13, 2023 Compared to last week: Alfalfa hay steady. Moderate demand from local hay buyers, best demand from out of state dairies in need of high testing alfalfa. Good demand for grass hay as calves will be arriving in feedyard pens and need high quality, long stemmed hay to get them coming to the bunk. Corn harvest ongoing, before rain late week came to the region, some areas receiving 2 inches or more. Much cooler weather, but still not freezing at night, will keep things damp. Alfalfa - Supreme Large Square 3x4 300 Alfalfa - Good Large Square 3x4 250 Alfalfa - Fair/Good Large Round 200 Alfalfa - Fair Large Square 3x4 200 Alfalfa - Utility/Fair Large Square 3x4 200 Alfalfa Pellets 17% Suncured 330 Alfalfa/Grass Mix - Good Large Round 185 Grass - Good Large Round 180-185 Millet - Good Large Round 150 Straw (Wheat) Large Square 160 Round 160 Wheat Small Square 6/bale Source: USDA Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Worthing, SD

The latest markets data can be found by visiting USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service at https://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news

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Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 35 No. 26 • October 21, 2023

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Events

Auctions

Services

Torrington Livestock Markets

Help Wanted

Bulk Transport Company West, Inc. Now Hiring In Our Lovell Terminal Seasonal Full-Time & Part-Time Class A CDL Drivers w/ Doubles Endorsement

For The 2023-2024 Sugarbeet Campaign

200 BLACK ANGUS BRED HEIFERS: South Dakota origin, OCVD, exposed to proven LBW Black Angus bulls for 45 days. Start calving Feb. 1, 2024. References available. Call 785-3941955 (cell), 785-394-2374 (home) or 785-731-5067 ...............10/21 98 HEAD FANCY BLACK ANGUS BRED HEIFERS FOR SALE: One-iron, home raised, 1,050 lbs. Calve March 10-March 27. Bred to lightweight sons of Sitz Logo and Cowboy Kind. Located in southeastern Montana. Two load lots ready for delivery early November. Call 406-486-5663 .................. 10/28

BULLS FOR SALE Registered Yearling and Two-Year-Old Black Angus Range Bulls for sale Private Treaty. Good selection for heifers and cows. From popular sires & industry leaders including Spur, Rito 707, Encore and others. Semen tested & ready to go. www.claycreek.net

Clay Creek Angus • 307-762-3541 Hereford

Brands

Dogs

WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: Quarter circle reverse four, LSC, LSH. Renewal fee paid to December 2032. Irons are included, $3,500. Call 307674-9092, 307-752-4085 or 307-752-4112 .................. 11/4

Two 15-weekold female, purebred blue heeler puppies.

REGISTERED WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: LRC. One iron, easy to put on, easy to read. Call 307-660-5755 ..........10/28

$300 each. Up-to-date on vaccinations and dewormed. Call Georgia at 307-851-3912. Located in Riverton.

HOURLY PAY! $23.00 Day Shift $25.00 Night Shift $27.00 Weekend Shift

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Situation Wanted

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COMPLETE DISPERSAL!! 160 head fancy, home raised, oneiron Black Angus bred heifers. 80 head start calving March 1 for 30 days. 80 head start calving April 1 for 30 days. Bred to LBW Black Angus easy calving bulls. Call 307-660-5755 ...................10/28

Angus

Financial Services

Help Wanted

YOUR FAMILY AND PROPERTY PROTECTORS ARE WAITING!! We have beautiful guardians just wanting and waiting to make you their priority!! Please don’t postpone your next best friend, companion and protector. $1,000. Have been raising these fantastic LGD for 48 years. For more information, call 406207-7674 .................... 10/21

FOR SALE: 500 head black and BWF 3-5 year olds with a few 6 year olds. Bred to black bulls. To start calving March 21. Located at Gillette, WY. Call 406-853-1835 .......11/11

www.torringtonlivestock.com

UP IN ARMS, LLC FLEA MARKET AND GUN SHOW NOV. 10, 11 AND 12, Gillette, WY at the CAM-PLEX. Open to the public. Fri., Nov. 10, 3 p.m.7 p.m. Sat., Nov. 11, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun., Nov. 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Giving away a .22 pistol Sunday at 2 p.m., must be present to win, 21 years of age and able to pass background check. Buy, sell, trade. Adults $6, children 12 and under free (when accompanied by an adult). For more information, contact Lisa, 208-420-2295 ..........11/4

Angus

Cattle

307-532-3333

AGRI-ONE FINANCIAL: Farm/ ranch and all commercial loans. RATES AS LOW AS 5%. We have been helping with all aspects of agricultural, commercial financing and management for years. LET US HELP YOU on a consulting level with management to increase profitability, deal with and fix credit problems and for all your financing needs. WE CARE AND HAVE WORKING PROGRAMS designed for the farmer/rancher and not the banker. Please call Steve, 303-773-3545 or check out our website, www.agrionefinancial.com. I will come to you and get the job done!! .....11/4

FREE FARM AND RANCH LABORER: For large or family farm or ranch needing extra help in the summer or during school year in exchange for place to stay. Will also help with utilities. Why? It’s on my bucket list. Call/text Matthew Stephens (Starucca, PA) at 570-229-7278 or 570-727-2891. The Bible and you, Psalm 151 if you prefer: Today is one less day on Earth; one day closer to God; another day of collecting possessions, pursing thy lifestyle, following what society commands as right and beneficial. Sin will find thee: Pride, gluttony, jealousy, anger, slothfulness, covetousness, theft, false testimony, unfaithfulness, bullying, killing, assaulting, ungodly desires and pursuits, since basic food, clothing and shelter no longer seem to bring contentment. Alone or in a crowd, deep in thought or entertaining others, days pass like lightning. Years flow past like a swift river. Our leaders pass, the famous pass, friends and acquaintances pass. Thy lifestyle is left behind. None will carry their possessions after passing. Only what God commanded as the way will be right at judgement. Thou shall not pass on Jesus (the way to God) and the Commandments (God’s way) and land in Heaven. Thy teens are gone; thy 20s are gone; thy 30s are gone; soon thee will be gone from the memory of the living. No songs will be written to immortalize thee; thee will be remembered only for a while. And thy name will be lost to time. Death may be a penalty on Earth but a ticket to eternity ..................... 11/4

Services

Dogs

Services

WE HAVE A LITTER OF GREAT PYRENEES LIVESTOCK GUARD DOGS: Four males, ready to go now. They’ve been exposed to various types of livestock. Have sweet and loving personalities. $400/pup OBO. For more information, contact Casey or Cristy Davis, 605-431-2067 or 605-2060495................................ 11/11 CAUCASIAN SHEPHERD PUPS FOR SALE: WILL BE THE LAST LITTER!! One male and 1 female. Ready to go!! Protect your family, property, livestock with this ancient, herding, guard dog!! Call 406210-4807....................... 10/28 AKC PEMBROKE WELSH CORGI PUPPIES: Born Aug. 29, triple clear genetics DM, VWD1, EIC. UTD on shots and dewormings. Excellent delivery options, $1,500. For more information, visit w w w. r u s t i c b a r n k e n n e l s . com or call 406-745-7227, e-mail rusticbarnkennels@ ibyfax.com ................... 11/4

Solar Water Pumping Systems Water Well Services • Well & Pipeline Design Submersible Pump Specialist Scott Blakeley, Owner ppr@pronghornpump.com www.pronghornpump.com

(307) 436-8513 • Cell: (307) 267-1022

BEAUTIFUL BORDER COLLIE PUPS READY EARLY OCTOBER TO AN ACTIVE FAMILY: Black and white. From working parents. Will also make great companion pups for an active family. Nonregistered litter. Delivery available, $500. Call 208595-8343 ........................10/21 BELGIAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES: Out of working parents. Excellent herding cowdogs!! Very loyal, affectionate and intelligent. Mellow demeanors. Eight weeks old and ready for new homes!! They have been wormed and given all shots. Call 605-591-0483 .................10/21

Have dogs to sell? Advertise Here!

BRED HEREFORD HEIFERS: TURNER RANCH, LLC SELLING NOV. 6 AT VALENTINE LIVESTOCK. 40 are AI bred to Historic polled Hereford bull owned by Select Sires and Ed and Jan Ward, Sheridan, WY. To start calving latter part of February. ALSO, 60 Hereford heifers pasture bred to LBW Angus bull for 2 weeks starting March 1. For more information, call Turner Ranch/Lawrence Turner, 402376-5248 ......................... 10/28 50 HEAD OF REGISTERED BRED HEREFORD COWS, mixed ages, bred to registered Hereford bulls. Fall delivery. Sidwell Ranch. For more information, call Richard Sidwell, 406-861-4426 ... 10/21

Limousin

2-Year-Old Registered Limousin Bulls

Custom Feeding CUSTOM FEEDING, BACKGROUNDING, HEIFER DEVELOPMENT AND COW WINTERING, bedded pens. Billings, MT. Call Ryan at 406696-0104 ...................... 11/11

Pasture FALL GRAZING AVAILABLE FOR 300+ HEAD OF CATTLE: Three or more months, Cody NE. For more information, call 605-488-0301 ................. 11/11

Pasture Wanted PASTURE WANTED for 2,000 yearlings and 500 pairs. Can split into smaller bunches. Call 701-523-1235 .................11/18 LOOKING FOR ADDITIONAL WINTER PASTURE for 500800 head of cows. Mid-November to early March and possibly beyond. Need full care with good fence and water. Call 307709-0898 ........................10/21

Ranch/Pasture Lease Wanted

Joe Freund 303/341-9311 Joey Freund 303/475-6062

Pat Kelley 303/840-1848

ISO RANCH FOR LEASE: Looking for a ranch to lease with a house, barn, corrals, etc. Really need it from the months of October-June, to winter and calve 250 cows. If you know of anything around WY, S.D., MT or NE, please call 307-290-0492.........10/21

Ranch for Lease GRAZING/IRRIGATION RANCH FOR LEASE IN N/C MONTANA FOR 900-1,000 AUM: Must have documented experience with regenerative/adaptive grazing and irrigation. Send resume with references to abflorance@gmail. com ....................................11/11

Brown Swiss YEARLING BROWN SWISS BULL. Select Sires breeding, $2,000. Call 307-3589323 ......................... 11/11

Custom Feeding CALF BACKGROUNDING, PASTURE AND feedlot options available. ALSO, seeking cows on shares from now until 2024. Hemingford, NE. Call Ian, 307421-9116.........................10/28

RANCH FOR LEASE, 4-5 YEARS: Ten Sleep, WY area. No buildings. 250+ acres ditch irrigated. 520+ acres grazing river bottom. 2,620+ acres BLM grazing. Call 307-337-6896, fax 262-644-5151 ...................11/4

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Horses FOR SALE: Team of gray Percheron mares, 16 hands, 14 years old, broke, pasture bred to blue roan Quarter Horse. $9,500. Call 641-664-1949 ............10/21

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Saddles & Tack

Hay & Feed

Vehicles & Trailers

RIDE, WORK, ROPE AND PLAY!! Great selection of: Mohair CINCHES, wool saddle PADS and blankets, silk SCARVES, wool VESTS, winter CAPS and socks…. KENETREK riding packs.!! It’s ALWAYS a great day to $AVE on BOOTS: HONDO, BOULET, JUSTIN WORK BOOTS, TWISTED X (boots and shoes) and more!! WE CAN ship!! Shop Moss Saddles, Boots and Tack, 4648 West Yellowstone Highway, Casper, WY, 307-472-1872. Our family serving yours for 50 years!! Check us out on Facebook or our website ..... 10/21

HAY FOR SALE: Alfalfa/grass (80/20), large round net-wrapped bales, $185/ton, 150 tons first cutting, protein 15%, 190 tons second cutting, protein 18%. ALFALFA/GRASS (50/50), large round net-wrapped bales, $180/ ton, 17 tons second cutting, protein 12%. ALFALFA HAY, large round net-wrapped bales, $180/ ton, 149 tons first cutting, protein 11%, 64 tons second cutting, protein 12%. All hay lab tested. Tests available. Have ability to arrange transport trucks, market price. Call 307-217-0386, e-mail earlkmadsen@gmail.com. To view photos, go to www.wylr. net in the classifieds ....... 10/28

SHIPPING SPECIALS!

53’ REEFER VAN TRAILER: Good condition, $9,000 OBO. Byron, WY area. Call 307-6314104..................................11/4

Leatherwork

BARLEY STRAW: Certified weed-free small squares, $4/ bale. ALSO, 5x6 round bales, $125/ton. GRAIN/OATS, $20/ cwt. Greybull, WY area. Call 307-762-3878 or 307-899-4714, leave message ...................11/4

LS CUSTOM LEATHER: Belts, tack, cell phone cases and much more!! Contact Lester, 307-6311053, leave a message. Located in Riverton, WY..........10/28

Sheep THREE GOOD QUALITY YEARLING RAMBOUILLET RAMS: Fine wool, open faced, B. ovis negative. ALSO, one 3-year-old stud ram. Jim McDonald, 307-856-1802 ... 11/11 RAMBOUILLET, TARGHEE AND COLUMBIA YEARLING RAMS FOR SALE. Call Russell Bell at 307-680-4950 or 307-358-2188 ................. 11/11 ARE YOU IN NEED OF A NEW HERDER CAMP OR A PERSONAL RANGE CAMP FOR YOUR FAMILY? Contact us at Western Range Camps and see what we can build for you. We specialize in quality, handcrafted camps built to your specifications. Contact us today to design the camp just right for you. Western Range Camps, 435-462-5300, heidi@ wrcamps.com, 1145 S. Blackhawk Blvd, Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647..............................10/21 PUREBRED TARGHEE BUCKS: Reputation genetics, fertility tested, B. ovis negative. $350/head. Call 307-2545115 ............................. 11/4 50 WHITE FACED EWES, young and running age. TWO RAMBOUILLET RAMS, young. TWO PROVEN guard dogs. Call 307-851-2019 ..........10/28

Hay & Feed

ALFALFA HAY 450 Tons - $150/Ton Hart Family Farm 397 Lane 13 Powell, Wyoming 82435 Call Skip @ 307-250-3167 2023 ALFALFA AND ALFALFA/GRASS MIX HAY, 3x3 bales barn stored. ALSO, SOME FEEDER HAY and BARLEY STRAW available. Call 307350-0350, Farson, WY ... 11/11 ROUND BALES FOR SALE: No rain, excellent quality!! ALFALFA/GRASS MIX, $160/ton. ORCHARD/ALFALFA MIX, $170/ton. TRITICALE, $140/ ton. Sundance, WY. Call 307689-8112......................... 11/11 APPROXIMATELY 150 TON OF SANFOIN/ORCHARD GRASS MIX HAY FOR SALE: Both first and second cutting available, 4x4 squares, $180/ton. Located west of Powell, WY, can load. Call 307-202-0532, please leave message...........................11/11

HAY FOR SALE: Grass, grass/alfalfa mix and wheat hay. Cow and barn stored hay. Delivery available!! Call 307630-3046 ...................... 11/4 ROUND BALE BARLEY STRAW AND OAT STRAW FOR SALE: Clean, dry and weed released. Long stem from conventional combine. ALSO, round bale grass. FOB Powell, WY. Call 307-254-5115 or 406480-1248 ............................11/4 270 TONS OF FIRST AND SECOND CUTTING ALFALFA: Net-wrapped round bales, no rain. Call for pricing, 307331-3781....................... 10/28 1,000 TONS NICE, GREEN GRASS/ALFALFA MIX (80/20); 600 tons mix with rain, weeds (cow/grinding hay); 650 tons grass hay, green; 1,000 tons triticale hay, mostly green, some with rain. All types, mostly round bales, some 3x4/4x4. Delivery available. Call 307630-3768....................... 10/28 LOTS AND LOTS OF HAY FOR SALE!!! 1,350 lb. round bales, net wrapped. Grass/alfalfa mix, native grass, brome grass, straight alfalfa… Sheridan, WY area. Come and get it!! For pricing, call the ranch, 307-737-2680 or 702-501-4243 (cell)..... 10/28 2023 CUTTING HAY CROP: Put up dry in large round bales, several tons available. $180/ton, Bar Cross Ranch. Call Katie, 307-699-7375, please leave message ......................... 10/28 EXCELLENT QUALITY SECOND CUTTING ALFALFA FOR SALE: Round bales, $200/ton, Lander, WY. Call or text 307-3494063 ................................ 10/21 OAT/PEA HAY FOR SALE: 300 net-wrapped round bales. No rain. No nitrates, full test results available. Located west of Sterling, CO. Call or text 970-5711182................................. 10/21 ROUND BALED GRASS HAY FOR SALE: Cody, WY area, 1,000 lb. net-wrapped bales, $70/bale. Call, don’t text, Anthony at 307-254-2645... 10/21 APPROXIMATELY 2,400 TONS FIRST AND SECOND CUTTING GRASS/ALFALFA MIX HAY, 4x4x8 squares, delivery available. Call 307-267-6833 ...10/21 600 PLUS TONS OF 2023 GRASS HAY: Round and 3x4, $175/ton, Encampment, WY. Call 307-321-1444 .......... 10/21 CERTIFIED BARLEY STRAW FOR SALE, 3x4 bales. Cody, WY. Call 307-899-1952 ..... TFN

Fire Extinguishers

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2024 MERRITT 24 FT LARIAT STOCK COMBO ALUMINUM TRAILER 15,000# GVW Rating, 4’ Front Tack Saddle Rack, Center Gate, Full Swing Rear Door with Slide Gate, All Riveted Side Panels, 4’ Escape Door, Spare Tire, 5 yr Warranty.! MSRP - $38,995

17,000# GVW Rating, 4’ Front Tack Saddle Rack, 16 Ply Tires, Center Gate, Full Swing Rear Door with Slide Gate, All Riveted Side Panels, Spare Tire, 5 yr Warranty.! MSRP - $43,995 L CIA SPE9,995 $1

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HAY FOR SALE: 2023 first cutting alfalfa/grass mix and second cutting alfalfa. 2023 oat/pea mix and grass mix. All in net-wrapped round bales. Semi load delivery available. Call for pricing, 701-690-8116, send a text if no answer or keep trying .................... 11/4

The most POWERFUL FIRE EXTINGUISHING TECHNOLOGY is here!! FIRE PRO Extinguishers feature a concentrate used for over 30 years by fire departments, race tracks and the military. This formula is a non-toxic, powerful cooling liquid with foam and requires no maintenance!! Economical, do-it-yourself refill kits are also available. Choose the best for your equipment today!! For more information, call Arlen Coblentz at 307850-9663 .....................10/21

1,000 LB. ROUND BALES. $175/ton or $85/bale. Call 307797-2821 ..........................11/4

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HAY FOR SALE: 3x3 and round bales. Call 605-8400015 ........................... 10/21

Vehicles Wanted WANTED!!! 1932, 1933 or 1934 Ford car project, restored or older restored one. Call 605290-3208 ........................10/21

ELSTON 3 PT. GOPHER GETTER, rebuilt hitch, stored inside, $1,000. Call 307-7156184 .............................10/28

2024 MERRITT 28 FT LARIAT STOCK COMBO ALUMINUM TRAILER

2012 FORD F350 LARIAT, excellent condition, 6.7L diesel, 147,000 miles, long box, crew cab, extra high fiberglass topper, $37,000 OBO. 2006 CANAM 800cc, 350 hours on it, 3,500 miles, new tires, winch, gun rack, $5,900. 2008 FRRV ALUMINUM 2 place snowmobile or ATV tilt trailer, $1,200. For more information, call 406698-5220 ........................10/28

Equipment

1997 TRAILMAX 16’ TILT TWO AXLE TRAILER, $7,000, OBO; JOHN DEERE AMT 600 5 WHEELER, $600 OBO. Call 307-267-0746. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds ....................10/28

Equipment

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Equipment

FOR SALE: Two J&M 385 gravity wagons with running gear and 24.5 truck tires. Miller Pro 18’ chuckwagon with bunk feeding extensions and 14 ton gear, very nice. H&S 7+4 16’ chuckwagon with tandem 14 ton running gear. John Deere 714A and 716A chuckwagons with John Deere running gear and bunk feeding extensions, been shedded, nice condition. Lorenz 16’x33’ stack mover. John Deere 2155 diesel tractor, wide front, 3 pt., runs great. Meyerink 12’ box scraper with tilt. Behlen M1-V cattle working chute, automatic head gate. 24’ portable ground hay feeder. Red Devil 8’ snowblower with hydraulic spout. All in very nice condition!! Call 605-999-5482 ......................11/11

JACKSON AG

Derek Jackson • 307-532-0338 • CHUGWATER, WY

Livestock Equipment

24' Free Standing Panels 5’ High 7 Rail 5’6” High 8 Rail

Delivery and Truckload Prices Available

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

GRAHAM HOEME CHISEL PLOW: 12’, 12 double spring shanks with cylinder and hoses, $3,000. 24-FOOT JOHN DEERE 1100 CULTIVATOR 3 pt. hookup, $3,750. INTERNATIONAL 5100 12’ single disc drill with small seed box, $4,000. Call 307-674-9092 .....................11/4 EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: Agco 7444 4x4 baler; New Holland 1075 balewagon; Massey Ferguson 2190 4x4 baler; Freeman pull type 3 string balers; Vermeer R23 rake; 3 John Deere 9600 combines; CIH 1010 25’ header; CIH 1015 pick-up header; Challenger MT655C tractor; Komatsu WA500 loader; CIH MX150 loader tractor; New Holland 145 bi directional tractor; White 30’ disk; John Deere 960 26’ cultivator; New Holland 357 grinder mixer; Modern Mill (mix mill) feed mill; IHC grain truck; Freightliner sleeper truck; WS sleeper truck; Kenworth crane truck, 18 ton, 82’; WS 90 bbl vac truck, Pete 80 bbl vac truck; IHC 80 bbl vac truck; Wilson 53”x102” tri axle cattle pot; Cat 262D skid steer; Mobile Tech 9 yd. volumetric concrete mixer; Degelman 570 rock picker. View equipment at www.bigskyeb.com. Call 406254-1254 ............................10/21

Pipe

OILFIELD PIPE: RPJ Enterprises, Inc. 2 3/8”, 2 7/8”, 3.5”, 5.5” and 3/4” sucker rod is available. Used for fencing, corrals, cattle guards, etc. 2 3/8” and 2 7/8” are on average 31.5’ long per joint. 3.5” and 5.5” are 42+ lengths. Pierce, CO. Call for details, 970-324-45802/10

PIPE FOR SALE!! 2 7/8”, 3 1/2” tubing, 4” drill pipe, 4 1/2” casing, 5” casing, 7” casing. Rods 3/4”, 7/8” and 1” located in Montana, can ship anywhere. Call Mike, 602-758-4447. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds ................. 11/8

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BULLS continued from page 1 weight,” states Dahlke. Since young bulls are still growing, their nutrient requirements post-breeding are much higher. Both experts explain rations for young bulls should be formulated to gain one-half pound to two and a half pounds per day, based on age, size and desired weight gain. Operations with fall- and springcalving herds should shoot for the higher end of this range.

“Young bulls typically lose 50 to 200 pounds during their first breeding season, so prioritizing protein and energy in their diet will promote growth and subsequent reproductive health,” says Dahlke. “Young bulls fed three to six pounds of grain in the winter, roughage of two percent body weight and a total diet protein content of 10 to 11 percent will often reach the target rate of gain,” he adds.

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Soundness and stamina Since post-breeding nutrition may look different for bulls of different ages and body condition, producers may consider sorting them into separate production groups throughout winter months. While doing this, Byrne reminds producers bulls need adequate space – especially those kept indoors or in a drylot – so they can maintain stamina and sound feet and legs. “Daily exercise is necessary so bulls have built up the stamina to put in the

distance required during the next breeding season,” he says. “Simply placing water and feed at opposite sides of the barn or corral will force bulls to walk between stations, thereby getting necessary daily exercise.” Byrne also cautions producers to slowly introduce bulls when putting them together after breeding season to avoid fighting and injury. Conducting a health evaluation In addition to ensuring adequate post-breeding nutrition, producers should

also conduct an overall health evaluation on their bull battery. In the aforementioned ISU Extension article, ISU Extension Beef Specialist and Veterinarian Dr. Chris Clark notes post-breeding is a good time to vaccinate bulls and treat for parasites. “Efficacy of external parasite control has often waned by the end of breeding season and bulls may have picked up internal parasites while grazing, so it may be beneficial to apply some kind of antipar-

CONVENTIONS continued from page 1 will discuss current water issues, share insight and exchange ideas on how to address water resource challenges. The Virtual Rocky Mountain Soil Health Roundtable will round out conventions for the month of October. The event is free to the public and will be held online on Oct. 25. November will give way to several more conventions, including the West Central States Wool Growers Convention in Boise, Idaho Nov. 2-4. Themed “Opportunities for American Lamb,” the convention will provide information on everything from export lamb markets, reproduction technology, targeted grazing and much more. The 2023 Angus Convention will be held Nov. 3-6 in the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando, Fla., and on Nov. 8-9 the Wyoming Association of Irrigation Districts will host their first ever annual meeting at the Ramkota Hotel in Casper. Nov. 9 will be a busy day for the U.S. ag community, as the Colorado Simmental Association will hold their 53rd annual meeting via Zoom, and the University

of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) will hold the Nebraska Beef Summit at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center in Mead, Neb. UNL’s beef summit is put on each fall by the senior class of Nebraska Beef Industry Scholars and cattlemen across the state. The event boasts a program of strong speakers addressing current industry issues, and this yearʼs schedule includes programming on genetic tools, grazing corn reside and managing severe weather events, among others. The mid-November lineup also includes the 30th Annual Wyoming Women in Ag Symposium and Diversity Tour, held Nov. 9-10 in Worland; the 104th Annual Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation Meeting, held Nov. 9-11 at the Little America Hotel in Cheyenne; the 41st Annual Governor’s Business Forum, held Nov. 13-15 in Laramie, the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union 2023 Convention, held Nov. 17-18 in Greeley, Colo. and the Wyoming Association of Conservation Districtsʼ Annual Convention, held Nov. 15-17 in Dubois.

Winter conventions Following a long list of fall conventions, the highly anticipated Winter Roundup Convention and Trade Show, hosted by the Wyoming Stock Growers Association, will take place Dec. 4-6 at the Ramkota Hotel in Casper The theme of the meeting is “Engaging in Your Industry,” and the event schedule is jam-packed with educational programming including everything from ag promotion, wildlife, water, marketing, private and state lands and livestock health and production, just to name a few. The convention will host Keynote Speakers Jolene Brown and Joe Goggins, Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon and fan-favorite events including the Make It With Wool Fashion Show and Luncheon, a live and silent auction and the Law Enforcement and AccessYes Recognition Awards Luncheon Banquet. At the start of the new year, the American Sheep Industry Association will hold their annual convention at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel in Denver Jan. 10-13, which provides sheep producers from across

the country the opportunity to meet and discuss topics and current issues in the industry. At the end of January, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association will head “Onward to Orlando” for the 2024 Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. on Jan. 31-Feb. 2. The convention is the largest cattle industry event in the nation and is held in conjunction with CattleCon and the Cattlemen’s College – two extensive educational programs geared exclusively toward cattle production in the U.S. The Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation’s Young Farmer and Rancher Conference will also kick off on Feb. 2 and run through Feb. 3. For more information on upcoming events, check out the events calendar on page 14 or visit wylr.net. Keep an eye out for coverage of these conventions in upcoming editions of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Hannah Bugas is the managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article or submit your event information to roundup@ wylr.net.

asitic treatment,” he says. “It may also be worthwhile to test for things like trichomonas,” Clark concludes. “In a relatively closed herd, this probably isn’t a big concern, but if bulls have had contact with neighboring herds or if new open cows were added to the herd prior to or during breeding season, testing is wise.” Hannah Bugas is the managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@ wylr.net.

Mental health meetings set Gov. Mark Gordon continues to work on solutions to improve mental health care in Wyoming. To further explore community perspectives on this important issue, the governor is launching a series of town hall meetings. This will start with an upcoming visit to the Big Horn Basin. The governor will host the first in a series of mental health town hall meetings on Oct. 25 in Powell and Worland. The discussions are open to the public and aimed at fostering open conversations with community members and partners about efforts underway to increase awareness of available resources and improve access to care. Representatives of the executive, legislative and judicial branches are expected to attend, as well as local elected officials. “Wyoming’s smaller communities have unique strengths and specific needs when it comes to access to mental health resources,” Gordon said. “These important face-to-face conversations are intended to see how we can be most effective in making a difference for those who are struggling.” Gordon is prioritizing improving access to mental health resources. The Health Care Task Force is working to identify barriers, opportunities and gaps in the network of mental health and substance abuse care in the state. The town hall meetings are an opportunity to hear from local communities with firsthand experience of this issue. Additional town halls meetings will be announced in the near future. The governor encourages active participation from residents, urging them to join these meetings and contribute to this vital conversation. “Your insights and experiences are invaluable. Already, great grassroots work has begun in the Big Horn Basin. Together, we can further develop strategies to improve care and result in meaningful changes,” the governor added.

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IT'S THE PITTS by Lee Pitts

Powerless I know a thing or two about living without electricity because our formerly bankrupt electric company has had a hard time keeping the juice flowing. We frequently suffer through rolling blackouts because the electric company wants everyone to suffer “going green” equally. Our area has a knack for going dark during the last scenes of a good movie, in the fourth quarter of great games or in the midst of cooking supper. I bring this up because I live in Communist California, whose leaders have

announced all gas-powered yard equipment will be outlawed in 2024 and all cars sold after 2035 must be of the electric variety. They say the future is in “green energy” but I think it should more accurately be called “black energy,” because when the lights go out, it’s blacker than being inside a casket buried six feet deep. The state has already asked citizens to stop charging their electric cars after 4 p.m. on hot days, and this is when only 10 percent of cars on the road are electrified. Can one imagine how powerless

we’ll be when we multiply this by 10? It was during all of these outages I used the remaining power in my laptop computer to write “The Blackout Diaries.” Day one We played cards by candlelight, and I actually had a conversation with my wife who seems like a very nice person. After shaving with cold water and boiling our bathwater using an oxyacetylene torch, we spent 30 minutes in the garage trying to free our car from the clutches of our electrified garage door opener. We drove into town in our fossil fuel driven car to see if any restaurants were open where we might get a hot meal. We had no luck, went home and had a dinner of popsicles and ice cream because we knew they’d melt first. We read with coalminer lamps strapped to

our foreheads. I’m just glad toilets don’t operate on electricity. Day two Surviving a blackout is all about refrigerator and freezer maintenance and using up the foodstuff that will go bad first. We had butter sandwiches and the last of the ice cream for lunch, threw the spoiled milk down the drain and ate the last of the Oreos and Triscuits. We had plenty of canned dog food, and I admit, I looked upon the dog with envy as she ate her normal fare. We ran out of chips, crackers, Cheerios and even the fruitcake we got for Christmas five years ago. Yuck! Next time I think I’d rather starve. Day three I don’t know what we’ll die from first – the lack of food or heat. I’m wearing two pairs of long underwear and making a men-

Governors call on Biden Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte recently led a group of 25 Republican governors in calling on President Joe Biden to provide information about the processing of migrants entering the country illegally, including how asylum cases are being handled and where the migrants are being relocated. Other Western governors calling for the information include Idaho’s Brad Little, Nevada’s Joe Lombardo, Utah’s Spencer Cox and Wyoming’s Mark Gordon. “The crisis at the southern border extends to every state,” the governors wrote. “As a result of policies incentivizing illegal immigration, our states are carrying the burden of both the years-long surge in illegal border crossings and cartels’ coordinated trafficking of drugs and human beings.” “As governors, we call on you to provide honest, accurate, detailed information on where the migrants admitted at the Southern border are being relocated in the U.S., in addition to comprehensive data on asylum claim timelines, qualification rates and successful deportations,” they continued. Since 2021, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has apprehended 5.8 million illegal migrants at the Southern border, including 244 individuals on the terrorist watch list. CBP officials estimate another 1.6 million illegal migrants have evaded capture.

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tal list of which furniture to burn first. I can’t even sleep at night because the cocky neighbor runs his extremely loud generator 24 hours a day. I tried to syphon gas from the tank of his motor home, but accidentally on purpose, gulped some gasoline. It tasted better than the homemade hooch we’d been drinking. In an attempt to light a furniture fire, I tried to do it the way the mountain men did using dried grass and a flint but no one knew what, or where, a flint was. Day four We stole the batteries from all of the drills and grinders in the shop and robbed all of the clocks of their batteries so we never knew what time it was. For dinner we had 10-year-old marshmallows roasted by candlelight which smelled like propane, and in the process, started the curtains

on fire. But, I couldn’t call the fire department because our “smart phone” land line required electricity to operate. Sexperts say the number one way to pass time during a blackout is to have sex, but as Country Music Star Darius Rucker sings, “Fires donʼt start themselves.” I bet sexperts never tried it with a smelly, frozen, grouchy and irritable partner who has just taken his or her third cold shower in as many days, doesn’t have the energy for strenuous exercise and is showing all of the early symptoms of starvation. My wife was startled when our bankrupt electrical company called to say the power was back on. She’d been so used to living without modern electrical conveniences that when the phone rang she asked, “What’s that sound?”

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Target body weight can provide guidance in nutritional management of heifers Target body weight is an important aspect of postweaning nutritional management for heifer development. Conversations around target body weight started as early as the 1920s and 1930s, according to University of Wyoming Extension Beef Specialist Shelby Rosasco. “Research during the 1960s, 70s, 80s and even 90s led to guidelines stating replacement heifers should reach 60 to 65 percent of their mature body weight by the start of the breeding season,” Rosasco explains. “This is a safe number targeted at getting a high percentage of heifers pubertal prior to the start of the breeding season. This is important

if we’re having issues with the percentage of heifers attaining reproductive maturity,” she continues. Reaching a target body weight also helps in maximizing pregnancy rates, she adds. However, in arid Western environments, reaching 65 percent of mature body weight can provide an economic challenge, especially when feed prices are high. Lower rates “Newer research started looking at whether we can develop heifers to a lighter target body weight while not impairing reproductive performance,” Rosasco says. “Studies show heifers can be developed to 50 to 55 percent of their body weight

while out grazing, utilizing winter or native range and corn residue to reduce development costs and still maintain reproductive performance.” Other research has shown similar results, which effectively gives ranchers options for developing heifers, she states. In 2013, Mulliniks did research in New Mexico comparing heifers developed on native range to heifers in a drylot. On the range, heifers received a 50 percent rumen undegradable protein (RUP) supplement or a 36 percent RUP supplement. “Reproductive performance was really similar among all three of the treatments,” Rosasco notes.

“The 36 percent and 50 percent RUP supplemented heifers were certainly not limited by being developed on native range.” Retention rates Heifers were followed through the fourth breeding season to look at retention rates. “We had significant impacts of the dietary treatments on longevity,” she notes. “The 50 percent RUP supplement had an increased proportion of heifers remaining in the herd through breeding year four, compared to both the 36 percent and the drylot heifers.” She continues, “I think there’s a really important concept in that heifers

developed on the 50 percent RUP diet on native range may have been more adapted to their reproduction environment. They had an opportunity to adapt to and learn how to perform in their production environment. I think it allowed us to put some selection pressure on those heifers to be able to handle the nutrition stresses they were going to see while pregnant.” She notes developing heifers on range may allow ranchers to put selection pressure on heifers for their future production environments. “We are allowed to pick out heifers which are able to handle nutritional stresses and perform for us from a

reproductive standpoint,” she explains. “This research gives us opportunities to consider what fits best in our production system to get heifers to meet the bulls we have with them,” Rosasco concludes. Rosasco presented in a monthly webinar for the Beef Reproduction Task Force on Feb. 15, 2022. Watch for a follow-up article in the Wyoming Livestock Roundup on why timing of nutrition plays an equally important role. View the full webinar at beefrepro.org. Saige Zespy is a corresponding writer for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

RIVERTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION Tuesday, October 17 Market Report • 3,039 Head Sold Representative Sales STEERS SHOSHONI 2 Steer, 347# ............................... $397.50 ARAPAHOE 6 Steer, 362# .............................. $377.50 KINNEAR 3 Steer, 395# .................................. $382.50 JACKSON 7 Steer, 413# ................................ $374.00 RIVERTON 16 Steer, 427# .............................. $365.00 RAWLINS 13 Steer, 442# ................................ $368.00 RIVERTON 17 Steer, 452# ............................. $360.00 DIAMONDVILLE 6 Steer, 457# ...................... $360.00 CASPER 12 Steer, 460# ................................ $358.00 SHOSHONI 53 Steer, 466# ............................ $350.00 POWELL 8 Steer, 473# ................................... $337.00 RIVERTON 68 Steer, 481# .............................. $332.00 RAWLINS 10 Steer, 515# ............................... $331.00 SHOSHONI 88 Steer, 508# ............................. $330.50 ARAPAHOE 9 Steer, 511# ............................... $329.00 PAVILLION 7 Steer, 518# ................................ $317.50 BIG PINEY 30 Steer, 509# .............................. $326.50 FORT WASHAKIE 2 Steer/ 525# .................... $314.00 LYMAN 13 Steer, 526# ................................... $313.50 JACKSON 22 Steer, 534# ................................$311.00 KINNEAR 20 Steer, 547# ................................ $309.00 SHOSHONI 135 Steer, 557# ........................... $303.75 DIAMONDVILLE 28 Steer, 564# ..................... $303.50 27 Steer, 560#............................................ $303.50 SHOSHONI 11 Steer, 577# ............................. $286.00 JACKSON 54 Steer, 603# .............................. $276.00 SHOSHONI 22 Steer, 620# ............................. $271.00 DUBOIS 13 Steer, 626# .................................. $268.50 SHOSHONI 8 Steer, 634# ............................... $267.50 41 Steer, 621#............................................ $265.25 RIVERTON 5 Steer, 635# ................................ $264.50 15 Steer, 653#............................................ $263.00 DIAMONDVILLE 6 Steer, 657# ....................... $261.50 MORAN 62 Steer, 798# ................................... $260.75 KINNEAR 17 Steer, 842# ................................ $247.50 SHOSHONI 2 Steer, 870# ............................... $245.50 KEMMERER 5 Steer, 889# ............................. $243.00 FORT BRIDGER 6 Steer, 958# ....................... $235.00 RIVERTON 1 Steer, 1010# .............................. $223.00 KINNEAR 4 Steer, 1135# ................................ $210.00 HEIFERS RIVERTON 18 Heifer, 370# ............................. $354.00 12 Heifer, 390#........................................... $345.00 17 Heifer, 385#........................................... $343.00 PAVILLION 3 Heifer, 433# ............................... $340.00 SHOSHONI 14 Heifer, 405# ............................ $326.00 BIG PINEY 17 Heifer, 422# ............................. $324.00 ARAPAHOE 10 Heifer, 450# ........................... $310.00 SHOSHONI 41 Heifer, 466# ............................ $304.00 43 Heifer, 477#........................................... $303.00 RIVERTON 46 Heifer, 472# ............................. $296.50 DIAMONDVILLE 44 Heifer, 489# .................... $296.50 CASPER 8 Heifer, 478# .................................. $296.00 KINNEAR 12 Heifer, 478# ............................... $295.00 RIVERTON 17 Heifer, 480# ............................. $289.00 SHOSHONI 121 Heifer, 535# .......................... $287.75 LANDER 12 Heifer, 481#................................. $282.50 RIVERTON 16 Heifer, 483# ............................. $282.00 LANDER 7 Heifer, 487#................................... $282.00 RIVERTON 21 Heifer, 482# ............................. $280.00 SHOSHONI 41 Heifer, 582# ............................ $272.00 19 Heifer, 571#........................................... $259.50 DUBOIS 13 Heifer, 563# ................................. $258.00 DIAMONDVILLE 13 Heifer, 561# .................... $256.00 LANDER 11 Heifer, 608# ................................. $250.00 SHOSHONI 22 Heifer, 689# ............................ $246.50 14 Heifer, 710#........................................... $244.50 RIVERTON 6 Heifer, 740# ............................... $240.00 SHOSHONI 11 Heifer, 741# ............................ $238.50 RIVERTON 3 Heifer, 831# ............................... $231.50 BOULDER 22 Heifer, 860# .............................. $222.50 BIG PINEY 2 Heifer, 925# ............................... $222.50 9 Heifer, 923#........................................... $220.00 2 Heifer, 945#........................................... $220.00 8 Heifer, 961#........................................... $212.00 KEMMERER 6 Heifer, 1015# .......................... $210.00

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24 CALF & YEARLING SPECIAL START TIME 9:00 AM CALVES Ruby Ranch – 250 Blk Ang Strs 450-525#. 150 Blk Ang Hfrs 425-500#. Rec Vista 5, Nasalgen & 7way @ branding. Sired by powerful Blk Ang Bulls (predom. Lucky 7 bulls) High elevation & Fancy! Murray Ranch – 300 Blk AngX Strs & Hfrs 450-550#. Comp vacc @ Branding. Sired by Popo Agie Blk Ang bulls. All natural. High elevation! Jay & Becky Downs – 250 Blk & Red Ang Strs & Hfrs 450525#. Rec Bovishield Gold 5 & Vision7 @ branding.

Early Consignments Knife cut. High elevation. Reputation set of high elevation calves! E Spear Ranch – 200 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 475-525#. Knife cut. Rec Vista Once SQ & Vision 8 w/Somnus @ branding. Sired by SO Cattle & Reyes Blk Angus bulls. High elevation! Roberts Land & Livestock – 200 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 500-550#. Rec Once PMH & Vision 8 @ branding & Precon. Sired by HD Dunn bulls. Summered above 8000’. Fancy calves! Hellyer Ranch – 90 Blk Ang Strs 490#. 90 Blk Ang Hfrs 475#. Rec Vision 7 w/ Spur, Stimulator 2 + BRSV, Pro-Bac 4 + IBRk & BVDk @ branding. Sired by Popo Agie bulls. Range raised. Steers are knife cut. Steers are Age & Source verified by IMI. John Stoll – 170 Blk & Red Strs & Hfrs 475-550#. Rec Vision 7 w/ Somnus @ Branding. Knife cut. All natural. Sired by Lim Flex bulls. High elevation, powerful & fancy! Graves Land & Livestock – 85 Blk & BWF Strs 500#. 55 Blk & BWF Hfrs 450#. Rec Bovishield Gold 5, Vision 7 & Ivomec @ branding. Sired by 80% Reg Blk Ang bulls, 20% Ward Hereford Bulls. Choice, High desert calves! Kerry & Jeanie Cooper – 125 Blk Ang & AngX Strs 500#. Rec Vista Once SQ & 8-way w/Somnus + Spur @ branding. 100% Angus sired 74 Ranch bulls. High elevation & Fancy! Todd & Cindy Jones – 115 Blk/BWF (F1) Strs & Hfrs 470485#. Rec 8-way, Virashield, Multimin, CattlActive & poured w/ Ivomec @ branding. Run @ 9000-10,000’ elevation Jesse & Loretta Hankins – 100 Blk AngX Strs & Hfrs 500550#. Rec 7-way @ Branding. High elevation. Dakota & Dan Martin – 100 Char Strs & Hfrs 500#. Rec Bovishield Gold 5 & Ultrabac 8 @ branding & precon. Sired by powerful Charolais bulls. Run @ 7300’. Nice, growthy calves! Aaron Carollo – 100 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 475-525#. Rec Bovishield Gold & 7-way w/Somnus @ branding. Nice, high elevation calves! Steve & Trudy Slagowski – 80 Blk/BWF(F1) Ang Strs 500600#. Rec Vista Once SQ & Vision 8 @ branding. Sired by Diamond Peak Blk Ang & Durbin Creek Hereford Bulls. Knife cut. High elevation & Green! Vince & Leonor Vasco – 75 Blk Ang & Ang/LimX Strs & Hfrs 450-550#. Rec Vista Once SQ & 7 way w/Somnus @branding. Sired by 21 Angus, Lucky 7 & Stoll Ang/Lim Flex bulls. Nice, Powerful calves!! Russ & Rita Lucas – 70 Blk Ang/GelbX Strs & Hfrs 575600#. Rec 8-way w/Somnus @ branding. Ran above 6500’. Real nice set of calves! Homer Hunsberger – 70 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 450-500#. Rec CattlActive & C&D @ birth, Bovilis Nasalgen 3 PMH & Vision 7 + Spur @ branding. Nice calves! Boone & Jeni Snidecor – 70 Blk & BWF (F1) Ang Strs & Hfrs 450-475#. Rec 8 way & Nasalgen @ branding. Sired by Justin Jensen Blk Angus bulls & Fancy Hereford bulls. Run @ 7800’. Good, powerful calves! Gloria Anderson – 65 Blk Ang Strs 600#. Rec Vista Once SQ & Vision 7 @ branding. Sired by Powerful Blk Ang bulls. High desert calves. Fancy! Double Horseshoe Ranch – 65 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 450550#. Comp vacc @ branding. Sired by Hancock & Micheli Blk Angus bulls. Run @ 8000’. Nice, one iron calves! Tim & Anna Rodewald- 60 Blk Ang & AngX Strs 500-550#. Rec 2 rounds of Pyramid 5 w/Presponse, 7-way w/Somnus, Safe-Guard Dewormer & Pour-On @ branding and Precon (10-8). Knife cut. Year-round mineral program. Sired by Hague Angus bulls. Fancy, one iron calves! Kenneth Persson – 60 Lim-Flex Strs & Hfrs 550-650#. Rec 8-way, One Shot & Multi Min @ branding. Knife cut. JanMarch calves with growth! White Rabbit Ranch – 60 Blk & BWF (F1) Ang Strs & Hfrs 450-475#. Rec 8 way & Nasalgen @ branding. Sired by Justin Jensen Blk Angus bulls & Fancy Hereford bulls. Run @ 7800’. Good, powerful calves! Justin & Phyllis Lajeunesse – 55 Blk AngX Strs & Hfrs 450-550#. Rec Vista Once SQ & Vision 7 w/Somnus. High altitude. One Iron, fancy calves! Whispering Creek Ranch – 50 Blk AngX Strs 500-600#. Rec Vista Once SQ & Vision 8 @ branding. Nice, High desert calves!

Delbert Daniels – 40 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 500#. Rec Ultrabac 7 & Bovishield Gold One Shot @ branding. Nice, one iron calves! Campbell/Snidecor – 30 Char/Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 450475#. Rec 8 way & Nasalgen @ branding. Sired by Justin Jensen Blk Angus bulls. Run @ 7800’. Good, powerful calves! Chris & Jerome Young – 30 Blk AngX Strs & Hfrs 550600#. Rec shots @ branding. Coming off of high mountain grass. Sired by powerful Sim/Ang bulls. Fancy calves! Fernando Roman – 27 Blk & BWF Strs & Hfrs 500-600#. Rec Vision 7 w/Somnus +Spur @ branding. Suhn / Stalley – 20 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 500-600#. Rec Vista Once SQ & Vision 7 w/ Somnus @ branding. Knife cut. Sired by Blk Ang sons of Hickock. Nice, One Iron calves! Kevin Noe – 11 Blk AngX Strs & Hfrs 500-600#. Vacc @ branding.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 COW SALE W/ SHEEP & HORSES START TIME 9:00 AM W/ SHEEP & WEIGH UPS BRED COWS Suhn / Stalley – 24 Blk Ang 2-7 Yr old Bred Cows. Bred to Blk Ang sons of Enhance to start calving March 18th. Annual vaccination program. Complete dispersion of a fancy set of cows!

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31 CALF & YEARLING SPECIAL START TIME 9:00 AM

CALVES Nichol Ranch – 400 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 450-550#. Rec Vista Once SQ & Vision 7 w/Somnus @ branding. Sired by Popo Agie & Durbin Creek bulls. Reputation calves! Star Shadow Land & Cattle – 350 Blk Ang & CharX Strs & Hfrs 400-500# Rec Virashield 6 & Barvac 7 @ Branding. Knife cut. Sired by Redland Blk Ang & McKim Charolais bulls. One brand, high desert. Green! Josh & Avery Anderson – 300 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 400-500#. Light, green high desert calves! Fancy! Griffin Bros – 300 Blk/BWF(F1) AngX Strs 475-550#. Rec. Vista Once SQ, Vision 7, Nasalgen @ branding. Yearround mineral program. 100% Lucky 7 sired! Reputation High desert Calves! Steve Husted – 160 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 525-575#. Rec Vista Once & Vision 7 @ branding & precon. Sired by Popo Agie bulls. Woody Family Ranch – 150 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 475-525#. Rec Bovishield Gold & 8 way @ branding and Precon. Sired by Blk Ang P/T Angus bulls. Powerful, fancy calves! Boyd & Nick Anderson – 120 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 550600#. Sired by Paint Rock Angus bulls. Rec Vision 7 & Nasalgen 3 PMH @ branding. Reputation calves! Rowdy & Valree Muir – 110 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 350-450#. Rec 8way @ branding. Knife cut. Powerline genetics. High desert calves! Fort Ridge Cattle Co – 100 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 500-550#. Rec Vista Once SQ & Vision 7 w/Somnus + Spur @ branding. Sired by Sims Cattle Co & Pathfinder Saler Powerful bulls! March/April born. Fancy, high desert calves! Dewayne Aragon – 80 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 450525#. Comp vacc @ branding. 100% Blk Ang sired. Choice, High Desert calves! Rowan Anderson – 80 Red AngX Strs & Hfrs 530-600#. Rec 8 way & Pyramid 5 @ branding & Precon. Sired by powerful bulls! Fancy calves! Brad Eastman – 80 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 575-625#. Rec Vista Once SQ & 7-way w/Somnus @ branding & 6-20. Sired by Herring Blk Ang bulls. High elevation, reputation calves!! Tim & Tyler Moyer/Smokey Canyon Ranch – 75 Strs & Hfrs 450-550# Comp vacc @ branding. Very nice! Hodges Livestock – 65 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 500-550#. Comp vacc @ branding. No implants, all natural. High elevation! Butch & Cathy Meyer – 40 Blk/BWF Strs & Hfrs 500#. Sired by Registered Blk Ang Bulls. Rec 7-way & Vista

Once @ branding. Reputation calves! Jim Saxton – 30 Blk Angus Strs & Hfrs 500-580#. Fully Vacc @ branding. Reg Blk Angus. Cowherd strong in Sitz & Connealy Blk Angus bulls.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3 COW SALE • START TIME 9:00 AM

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 CALF SPECIAL • START TIME 9:00 AM CALVES Arapahoe Ranch – 500 Blk AngX Strs & Hfrs 400-500#. 100% all natural. High elevation. No hormones. IMI Global certified. Sired by Diamond Peak & small % Colyer Hereford bulls. Very high quality! Broken Bones Cattle – 300 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 425-500#. Rec Virashield & Vision 7 @ branding. Yearround mineral program. Nice, high desert calves! Ed & Garrett Miller – 225 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 525575#. Rec Vista Once SQ & Vision 7 w/Somnus @ branding. Year-round mineral program. Sired by Powerful bulls! Choice, High desert calves!! TY Ranch – 200 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 450-600#. Rec Vista Once & Vision 7 w/Somnus @ branding. Fancy, high elevation & Green! Sarah Faith – 120 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 350-400#. Rec Bovishield gold one shot, Vision8 way & Nasalgen @ branding & precon. High elevation! Dale & Amy Hamilton – 100 Blk Ang Strs 500-600#. Rec Multi Min & C&D @ birth, Vista Once, Vision 8 w/Somnus & Nasalgen @ branding. Knife cut. High desert, reputation calves! Hopkins Hamilton - 100 Blk Ang & AngX Strs 450-550#. Comp vacc @ Branding. Sired by HD Dunn & Vermillion Blk Ang bulls. High desert. Falula Farms – 84 Blk Ang/SimX Bulls & Hfrs 500-550#. On the Zoetis Vacc program. Powerful, stout calves! Eli & Ashlynn Eastman – 80 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 600-650#. Rec Bar-Vac 7 w/Somnus, Pyramid 5 +Presponse SQ @ branding & 6-5. Run @ 7000-9500’. Sired by Kal Herring Angus bulls. Nice calves! Dick & Sue Thoman – 70 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 500-600#. Rec Vista Once & Vision 7 @ branding. Sired by powerful Chalky Butte & OCC Legend Registered Black Angus Bulls. One brand, fancy calves! Bill Mayo – 54 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 450-500#. Rec Ultra 8 & Vision 7 @ branding, and Vision 7 this fall. Sired by Lucky 7 Blk Ang bulls. High elevation & Fancy! Tom & Elizabeth Thoman – 12 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 500600#. Rec Vista Once & Vision 7 @ branding. Sired by powerful Chalky Butte & OCC Legend Registered Black Angus Bulls. One brand, fancy calves!

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10 BRED COW SPECIAL. START TIME 9:00 AM • BRED COWS @ NOON BRED HEIFERS Louis Roberts – 70 Blk Bred Heifers. Bred to calving ease, low PAP Blk Angus bulls (Sitz Broker, N Bar Prime Time, MCC Day-break bloodlines) Start calving April 1st. Out of several generations of cows running @ 7500’ & higher. Hicks Livestock – 45 Red Angus Bred Hfrs 950-1000#. Bred to LBW Nelson Blk Ang bulls to calve March/ April. Rec Cydectin & Virashield. Heifers coming straight off high mountain grass! BRED COWS Delbert Daniels – 50 Blk Ang Running Age Bred Cows. Bred to Powerful Blk Ang bulls to start calving March 15th. This is a complete dispersion of a family herd. Nice cows that are easy to handle and good mothers! Hicks Livestock – 20 Blk Ang Bred 3-6 Yr old Cows. Bred to Nelson Blk Ang bulls to calve Feb/ April. Rec Cydectin & Virashield. Coming straight off high mountain grass! Graves Land & Livestock – 17 Blk & BWF ST Bred cows. Bred to Blk Ang & Hereford Bulls to calve April/May. One Brand, First year off Range. Choice Cows! WEIGHS Sarah Faith Ranch – 100 test cows

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