Recent comments made by President Donald Trump regarding increasing beef imports from Argentina to lower prices for U.S. consumers have spurred the industry into action. In response, the Wyoming Stock Growers Association (WSGA) reached out to the Wyoming Congressional Delegation to express concerns and encourage engagement. On Oct. 25, WSGA reported they had not seen any details regarding specific steps the administration had taken to increase imports. WSGA asks all members to weigh in on the issue at beef.quorum.us/campaign/145001
NWSS Entries
Entries are now open for the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo (NWSS) and will close on Nov. 20. The stock show is set for Jan. 10-25, 2026 in Denver. For more information or to fill out an entry form, visit nationalwestern.com
Stock Show
Entries are now open for the 2026 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, set for Jan. 16-Feb. 7, 2026 at the historic Fort Worth Stockyards in Fort Worth, Texas. Entries close on Nov. 15 and can be completed at fwssr.com
BCRC Webinar
Registration is now open for the Beef Cattle Research Council’s 2025-26 four-part webinar series. Each session will dig into topics impacting producers’ bottom lines, including whether hormone implants are the right fit for calves, how water quality and systems lead to better herd performance and what can be done to reduce the risk of calf losses. Each webinar will begin at 7 p.m. and is accessible at beefresearch.ca. Webinars are scheduled for Jan. 21, Feb. 18, March 18 and March 25, 2026.
Since going into effect on Oct. 1, the ongoing government shutdown has disrupted services, impacted critical programs and caused missed paychecks across the nation.
On Oct. 28, the Senate failed to reopen the federal government for the 13th time, falling short of the 60-vote threshold in a 54-to-45 vote. As the second-longest lapse in federal fund-
ing approaches the one-month mark, the effects of the ongoing government shutdown continue to ripple throughout the country.
Inaugural Gathering
The first annual Wyoming Farm to School (WFS) Conference and Expo was held Oct. 27-28 at the Wyo Sports Ranch in Casper.
The conference welcomed school district staff, nutrition professionals, local producers, community partners and citizens from across Wyoming and beyond for two
days of conversation and networking focused on the impact of integrating fresh, locally-sourced food products into menus and promoting nutrition education in schools across the state.
Several speakers offered comments on nutrition
Subleasing State Lands
Wyoming legislature advances bill to simplify grazing rules on subleased state lands
The Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Agriculture, State and Public Lands and Water Resources Committee convened in Cheyenne Oct. 28-29 to discuss the weighty topics of cloudseeding and geoengineering, eminent domain, landowner hunting licenses and subleasing state trust lands for grazing.
On the first day, the committee voted in favor of sponsoring a bill to simplify how producers and landowners handle subleasing and grazing arrangements on state lands.
Titled 26LSO-0213, Subleasing of State Lands Exemptions, this bill aims to clarify when lessees must seek approval to graze livestock they don’t own and how excess rental fees are calculated.
Under current law, lessees must obtain permission from the Office of State Lands and Investments (OSLI) before allowing non-owned livestock to graze leased state-owned parcels.
knowing all of the work it takes to get there. It’s really rewarding, and I’m very blessed and grateful for it,” she says.
Despite high meat prices and ongoing economic uncertainties, consumer demand for meat – especially American lamb – remains robust.
Retailers are reporting continued year-over-year growth in both dollar sales and volume, a clear indicator of steady, resilient consumer loyalty.
However, shoppers are also becoming more budgetconscious. They’re visiting stores more frequently, buying less per trip and opting for lower-priced options such as ground lamb, reflecting broader shifts in sentiment and spending across the food industry.
Lamb supplies are up
This year, lamb and yearling slaughter numbers are about 39,000 head, or 3.1 percent, higher than last year and above the five-year average from 2019-23.
Weekly slaughter rates have averaged about 35,000 head.
As expected, typical lamb weights dropped over the summer, reaching a low of 56 pounds in early September. Lighter slaughter lamb weights may indicate strong consumer demand or limited supply, as lambs are marketed earlier to meet production needs.
Overall, total lamb and mutton production is up 2.9 percent through September, driven by these larger slaughter numbers – even though mature sheep slaughter is down two percent.
“It’s an exciting time to produce American lamb,” says American Lamb Board (ALB) Chairman Jeff Ebert.
As the summer sun settles over northwest Wyoming’s high country where fat red cows graze contently, Maggie McStay feels right where she belongs.
“It sounds cheesy, but there’s really no better view than when you’re up on the mountain seeing your cows grazing,
At just 22 years old, this view represents the grit, determination and heart McStay has poured into her journey blazing a trail as a young, first-generation rancher in the Cowboy State and a steadfast advocate of the nation’s agriculture industry.
Building from the ground up
For McStay, agriculture is not something she was born into. It is a passion she has built from the ground up.
Originally from Dubois, she notes she grew up with horses, hunting and enjoying the great outdoors, but livestock was a whole new frontier.
President Donald Trump made comments in the Oval Office and on Air Force One about lowering the cost of beef by bringing in more imports from Argentina. These comments quickly spread through the hills.
President Trump either misspoke or he was given bad advice because, as we all should know, beef is driven by supply and demand, like all other commodities.
Then there was an announcement about Mexican Agriculture Minister Julio Berdegué planning a trip to Washington, D.C. to meet with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to see if the U.S. would reallow live cattle imports. The border has been closed off and on since May due to the discovery of New World screwworm 70 miles from the Texas state line.
These two issues have rocked the beef industry. Cattle futures fell the limit numerous days in a row, and the calf and yearling markets fell hard. What really hurt was this all happened during the busiest time of the year for ranchers selling their calves, and it killed rising markets.
Cattle producers and consumers alike realize cattle and beef prices are at record-high prices, but tell me what isn’t record high in the grocery store? Many have noticed packages are the same size, but contents are down a third from what they used to be.
The economy, automobiles, machinery, liquor, clothes, rural property and most everything else is at record prices. What a lot of consumers don’t realize is, throughout the years, beef has not risen as much as other products, especially food products.
The cost of beef today almost matches the cost of production.
In 1980, ground beef cost $1.29 a pound. Today it costs $6.32 a pound, an increase of 335 percent. Then, coffee cost 44 cents a pound and now it costs $5.50, an increase of 775 percent. So at the cost today, beef is a good buy, especially with its high protein content.
One has to realize the time it takes a hamburger or steak to get on a plate. From the beginning of gestation to the hamburger or steak we eat, the process takes around 30 months, whereas chicken only takes nine months. However, look at the difference in protein and taste.
For years, some have been saying the U.S. needs Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling to identify beef products born, raised and processed in the U.S.
We need to think about what this means. How do we identify each cow and the cost of how it is processed in the packinghouse? Who pays the added cost? Will Canada and the World Trade Organization stop it again and what will be the role of the government over our cows?
Rollins has come out with a plan to strengthen the U.S. beef industry, prioritizing U.S. ranchers’ important role in the security of the nation, along with a plan for all of agriculture.
Ranchers are not looking for a handout. They want to ranch in a sustainable way for their families and have a decent income with less government regulations on a level playing field with others. They want the opportunity to purchase more land when needed and raise more cows.
They don’t want to be the rancher who has to leave because there are no profits in the business.
GUEST OPINIONS
Restoring the Tunnels: A Turning Point for Wyoming and Federal Responsibility
By Wyoming State Sen. Cheri Steinmetz
On Oct. 28, the Goshen and Gering-Fort Laramie Irrigation Districts will break ground on the permanent reconstruction of the Fort Laramie Tunnel system.
This milestone represents more than a construction project. It’s the culmination of six years of relentless work, steady local leadership and a growing call to return the federal government to its proper role – serving the people.
When Tunnel Two collapsed in July 2019, irrigation was cut off across 110,000 acres of prime farmland in Goshen County and Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. Crops withered midseason. Generational operations faced ruin. Yet, it wasn’t the federal government that first showed up –it was local irrigation districts, boots on the ditch bank, coordinating emergency remediation.
With the help of the states of Wyoming and Nebraska, they stabilized the system using temporary steel supports
which were never intended to last.
As we always see in Wyoming, when one community is in crisis, the entire state shows up. From local volunteers and engineers to state leaders and neighboring irrigators, Wyoming responded as one – united not by bureaucracy, but by grit, loyalty and a deep-rooted sense of neighborly responsibility.
It is this spirit of solidarity which helped carry this effort forward while the federal government lagged behind.
In the years following, even as conditions in the tunnels worsened, federal bureaucracy delayed. Studies were conducted. Meetings were held. Permits stalled, and while the tunnels deteriorated further, our producers lived with the fear of another catastrophic failure.
Thia is why, on July 28, I formally called on the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (BuREC) to acknowledge what the local community already knew –this situation has never ceased to be an
emergency.
The Fort Laramie Tunnels are federal infrastructure – non-transferred works – and BuREC, by law and by stewardship, holds title and responsibility. I urged BuREC to recognize its statutory obligations, expedite the permitting process and fund its share of the permanent fix.
In response – and under the guidance of the Trump administration – the bureau has now stepped up. It has committed to fund 35 percent of the total reconstruction project – an estimated $52 million – under its Emergency Extraordinary Maintenance (EXM) authority.
This funding will be divided proportionally between Nebraska and Wyoming, supporting each state’s respective irrigation district.
BuREC has also committed to expedite the federal permitting process, ensuring construction can proceed
From the Publisher Dennis Sun
BRIEFS
Public comment requested
The Washakie County Conservation District is releasing the draft 2026-30 Long Range Natural Resource Land Use Plan for public comment.
The Washakie County Conservation District will accept written comments on the plan beginning Oct. 21 until Dec. 8 at 4 p.m.
A copy of this plan is available at washakiecd.com and may be downloaded for review.
For more information, contact Amanda Konkowski at 307-347- 2456, ext. 101 or by e-mail at wccd@rtconnect.net.
HPAI confirmed
The Wyoming Livestock Board (WLSB) and U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a Weston County backyard poultry flock.
Samples from the flock were tested at the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory, part of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network, and confirmed at the APHIS National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa.
The affected premises is under quarantine to prevent further exposure to HPAI.
Avian influenza is an infectious viral disease of birds which can cause high mortality rates in domestic flocks. Migratory waterfowl are the primary source of avian influenza. Domestic poultry become infected through direct contact with infected wild birds or through contact with contaminated objects, equipment or the environment.
Improving flock biosecurity is the best prevention for exposure to avian influenza. Domestic poultry should not be allowed contact with wild waterfowl.
Poultry located near canals, ponds, rivers or other bodies of water are at increased risk of exposure, especially during migration periods.
Biosecurity measures can include cleaning vehicles and equipment, changing clothes upon contact with birds and limiting visitors.
Attentively monitor birds for symptoms of HPAI, which include coughing, sneezing, nasal discharge, lack of energy and appetite, decreased water consumption, decreased egg production, incoordination and diarrhea. Avian influenza can also cause sudden death in birds. If these symptoms are observed, contact a local veterinarian or WLSB at 307-777-8270.
November 6
9 a.m.
5 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Roundtable with Legislators
Governor Mark Gordon
Evening banquet, live music by “High Plains Rosin” and live and silent auction
November 7
8 a.m. – Opening followed by Bill Brewer, WWDO Deputy of Construction: Agency update
10:15 a.m. – Josh Frederikson, SEO Div. 3 Superintendent: Roll of the Board of Control
11 a.m. – John W. Shields, Agricultural Engineer: Water accounting & verification, BOR Noon – Lunch
1 p.m.
Meteorologist Don Day, Jr.: Long range
For more information and to register, visit waidwy.org.
New guild launched
The Western Landowners Alliance has announced the launch of the Ranch Managers Guild, a new professional association created specifically for ranch managers across the American West.
Modern ranch management has become increasingly complex, requiring expertise in land stewardship, business planning, labor management, compliance, conservation and more – all under shifting climate, market and regulatory pressures.
The Ranch Managers Guild was founded to meet these challenges by building a professional network for those on the front lines of land management.
Guild members will gain access to peer-to-peer learning, virtual and in-person educational events and a monthly discussion series featuring a new management topic each month. Members can also join the listserv, a quick way to share questions and insights with other managers across the West.
Starting in 2026, members will have the opportunity to visit fellow ranches for hands-on, on-theground learning and knowledge exchange.
Membership is open to individuals actively involved in managing complex Western land operations with objectives spanning ecological health, wildlife and agricultural production.
For more information, visit westernlandowners.org
Water flows monitored
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) is monitoring water flows and the potential to salvage trout stranded in isolated pools in the Hams Fork River below the Kemmerer City Reservoir spillway.
The Kemmerer-Diamondville Water and Wastewater Joint Powers Board – in cooperation with WGFD, Wyoming State Dam Safety Engineers Office and PacifiCorp – began lowering the water level in the reservoir on Oct. 24.
The action was mandated by the Wyoming State Dam Safety Engineers Office to remove water from the reservoir’s main spillway on the northeast side of the dam. The reservoir will be operated using the low-level outlet works on the southwest side of the dam until necessary repairs to the main spillway can be funded and completed.
This change will remain in effect indefinitely until spillway repairs are completed and approved for normal operation.
Approximately 670 yards of the Hams Fork River below the spillway will be temporarily dewatered. Water released from the low-level outlet will rejoin the main channel of the river farther downstream.
In September, dewatering of this segment of the Hams Fork by the Kemmerer-Diamondville Water and Wastewater Joint Power Board occurred so an inspection of the spillway could be completed, which caused fish to be stranded below the spillway.
WGFD fisheries personnel from the Green River Region, Kemmerer Game Warden Alex Poncelet and volunteers responded to public feedback fish were stranded. Approximately 100 trout were salvaged and released downstream.
The Kemmerer-Diamondville Water and Wastewater Joint Powers Board will provide more updates as additional information becomes available.
NEWS BRIEFS
Food response launched
An Oct. 27 article published by The Packer and written by Jill Dutton reports, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s announcement Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for more than 40 million Americans will not be issued on Nov. 1, DoorDash is mobilizing an emergency food response to help bridge the gap.
The company says it plans to deliver one million meals through its Project DASH network of food bank partners and waive delivery and service fees for roughly 300,000 grocery orders placed by SNAP recipients.
The move comes amid growing concern from states, retailers and food banks.
The more than 40 million Americans affected include 21 million children, 16 million working families and five million seniors, DoorDash says in a news release.
As federal funds run out, families face a growing risk of hunger, and food banks are already experiencing overwhelming demand they cannot meet on their own, the company says.
DoorDash says this is a food emergency unfolding in real time. Fighting hunger has always been core to DoorDash’s mission to grow and empower local economies.
Through Project DASH, its effort to power delivery on behalf of food banks and pantries, the company says it works with over 300 partners nationwide and has powered eight million deliveries, equivalent to 135 million meals.
Food banks interested in partnering with Project DASH can contact projectdash@doordash.com.
PIA conference held
The annual Partnerships in Action (PIA) conference, held Oct. 13-16 in Denver, brought state beef councils from across the country together to learn about the work of the Beef Checkoff.
Attendees discussed ways national efforts can be expanded in Wyoming and developed a game plan for implementation. Coordinated by the Federation of State Beef Councils and funded by the Beef Checkoff, PIA strengthens the state and national checkoff partnership.
Professional Baseball Player Ty Blach was the event’s keynote speaker. He shared how his agricultural roots instilled drive and work ethic to succeed in baseball.
Blach’s inspirational message focused on the value of teamwork and mentoring others so everyone can be their best.
Topics discussed during PIA highlighted how the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, and state beef councils work together to drive demand for beef. Attendees learned about program strategy, current consumer trends and preferences and upcoming “Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.” promotions.
More than 65 staff members from 30 state beef councils participated in the event.
For more information, visit wybeef.com
Beef cow symposium set
The 29th Range Beef Cow Symposium, an educational event for cattle producers in Wyoming and across the Intermountain West, will take place Nov. 10-11 at the Event Center at Archer in Cheyenne.
Programming begins at 8 a.m. on Nov. 10 and concludes at 5 p.m. on Nov. 11.
The biennial event, which highlights practical applications of new scientific and economic research, is sponsored by animal science programs and cooperative Extension services at the University of Wyoming (UW), Colorado State University, South Dakota State University and the University of Nebraska.
“Since the first symposium in 1969, the goal of the Range Beef Cow Symposium has been to provide producers with timely, relevant and impactful programming,” says Shelby Rosasco, UW Extension beef specialist and assistant professor of animal science. “This year’s symposium looks to build on this tradition, incorporating traditional-style presentations to provide research-based information with opportunities for producer engagement.”
The 2025 event kicks off with a global market outlook from the Livestock Marketing Information Center, followed by sessions on sustainable grazing management and utilizing genomic testing in the commercial beef herd.
An industry panel will address the pressing question of how to rebuild the nationʼs cow herd in response to historically low cattle inventories in the western U.S.
Afternoon presentations will address weather outlooks, the impact of management decisions on calf value in the feedyard, carbon credits, virtual fencing and more.
Programming will continue with a cattle and beef market outlook from CattleFax, followed by presentations on nutritional strategies in limited feed environments; the influence of nutrition on bull fertility and development; fetal programming; reproductive technologies; selection of replacement females and new research on pulmonary hypertension, also known as high-altitude disease.
Each day will conclude with “bull pen” sessions, a longstanding tradition allowing participants to interact directly with speakers in smaller group settings.
The symposium also includes a trade show featuring industry vendors.
For more information or to register, visit rangebeefcowsymposium.com
Symposium scheduled
On Nov. 14, University of Wyoming Extension will host its 2025 Northwest Crop Symposium in Powell. This all-day conference, designed for producers, ag professionals and researchers, addresses the latest practices in crop production and farm management.
Topics include farm economics and cost management, precision agriculture and crop insurance. Industry professionals will also present about specific crops, like beets and barley. The symposium will take place at Northwest College’s Yellowstone Room. Presentations will begin at 9 a.m. and the event concludes at 5 p.m.
To register, visit tinyurl.com/wyomingcrop. The cost is $10 per person and includes breakfast, lunch and snacks.
Onsite registration will open at 8:30 a.m. on the day of the event if space is still available.
For more information, contact Makayla Getz at mgetz@uwyo.edu or 307-527-8839.
Gordon issues statement
In response to recent discussions regarding the potential increase in beef imports from Argentina, which has generated concern among Wyoming cattle ranchers and their counterparts nationwide, Gov. Mark Gordon issued a statement on Oct. 23 noting he understands the short-term impacts these discussions have had on cattle markets at a time when many Wyoming producers are marketing their animals.
“Our livestock producers take great pride in supplying U.S. beef, and while prices at the store are currently unusually high, we should look at domestic solutions to increase the number of U.S. raised beef. Increasing our reliance on cattle imports is not the best answer for our ranchers, farmers or U.S. consumers,” Gordon said.
On Oct. 22, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins issued a comprehensive plan intended to “expedite deregulatory reforms, boost processing capacity and work across the government to fix longstanding commonsense barriers for ranchers.”
Gordon said he looks forward to working with Rollins, Secretary of Interior Doug Burgum and other administrative leaders to implement this plan to strengthen Wyoming’s cattle industry.
“To ensure sustained success and accessibility for all American consumers, it is crucial Wyoming develops both local and national strategies for the cattle industry,” he noted.
“This is one of the issues I expect the recently-appointed Cowboy State Agricultural Initiative Working Group to address quickly,” Gordon concluded.
EXTENSION EDUCATION
By Amy Smith, UW Extension Educator
Help Bees Overwinter in Wyoming
Around the world, raising bees and owning hives has exploded in popularity, especially with a focus on promoting pollinators. However, raising bees is not as easy as it might seem, and successfully overwintering bees in Wyoming is not for the faint of heart.
Due to the variability of weather conditions throughout the year and across the state, both new and experienced beekeepers struggle to successfully overwinter bee hives.
Supporting bee health, providing shelter with proper insulation and ventilation and monitoring and augmenting the food supply within the hive throughout winter months increases the chances of successfully overwintering bees in Wyoming.
Check for mites
A healthy colony is more likely to survive a Wyoming winter than one that is stressed.
When preparing hives for winter, it’s important to inspect hives regularly for Varroa mites.
When found in large populations within a hive, these external parasitic mites compromise the colony’s health and eventually lead to death of the hive. They can also be carriers of several viruses lethal to bees.
the alcohol wash method, which tests for the percentage of adult bees with mites, and the sticky board method, which estimates the total number of mites in the hive.
Regardless of the testing method, if three to five mites per 100 bees are found, intervention and control is highly recommended.
Periodic checks should occur after initial treatment to assess control.
An integrated approach, meaning the use of more than one method, to control Varroa mites is best to prevent resistance and may be more effective.
Methods may include mechanical control, which involves management practices like using screened bottom boards, dronebrood trapping and inert dusts. The use of biopesticides – naturally occurring organisms or their byproducts – has gained popularity over the use of conventional chemical control –synthetic pesticides.
Provide shelter
Prepare an area to protect the hives from winter weather. Location is the key. Select a site providing shelter from prevailing winds and protected from direct rain and snow.
It may be difficult to find an ideal location that
ture may be considered.
This structure should allow the hive to be on stands and off of the ground, have enough space around the hive to support air circulation and allow bees to come and go throughout the year when temperatures –including the wind chill factor – are above 55 degrees Fahrenheit.
Insulate and ventilate
Consider insulating hives by first reducing excess space. Removing honey supers and any empty frames minimizes the amount of space bees need to heat over winter months. It also reduces the amount of energy bees use to produce this heat.
Adding insulation such as foam insulation boards, winter wraps or dry insulation on top of and around hives, also reduces heat loss during the winter. The amount of insulation should be adjusted based on weather conditions and colony needs.
Be aware, over-insulation or improper insulation may trap excess moisture, which may cause undesirable outcomes such as disease outbreaks.
When insulating hives, it is important to keep the entrance area open for ventilation, as bees may still be active on warmer days. However, reducing the entrance size is recommended to prevent excess heat loss and reduce the likelihood of other organisms, such as mice, entering the hive and causing havoc.
Proper ventilation also prevents moisture accumulation. Excess moisture
Additional information
The lifecycle of Varroa mites
Adult Varroa mites are a flattened oval shape, approximately 0.06 inches wide – about the size of a pin head –and reddish brown in color.
They feed on adult bee blood.
Once mated, the female mite lays up to six eggs on the developing bee larvae. As the mites develop, they feed on the bee pupae.
Depending on the number of mite larvae present, the bee larvae may be killed, deformed or escape unscathed. Watch out for Nosema
There are two species of Nosema –Nosema apis and Nosema ceranae
Both species live in the digestive tract of infected adult bees and result in shortened lifespans. The disease is spread through excrement within the hive.
can lead to diseases such as Nosema, which is caused by microscopic, single-celled parasites closely related to fungi.
Ensure sufficient food stores
Providing sufficient food stores is another crucial factor in successfully overwintering bees in Wyoming.
It is a good rule of thumb to keep at least 20 to 25 pounds or more of honey per colony in each hive to feed bees during winter months.
Winter may last longer and can be more severe in some parts of Wyoming than others, so it is a good idea to check in on bees and assess their food source periodically throughout the winter, especially starting around February.
To complete a check, wait for a warmer day, open
Infected nurse bees do not fully develop, and infected queens die off prematurely.
Some apiary owners create an additional ventilation hole in the upper portion of hives, which may provide additional airflow, reducing the chance of disease outbreaks. It is essential to monitor ventilation throughout winter months and make adjustments as needed. Since snowstorms and wind are well known to all who live in Wyoming, it should be no surprise both can be problematic to overwintering hives. If, during a storm, snow drifts over the entrance to the hives, it should be removed immediately. If any snowdrifts remain around hives, they may block the ventilation system and bees may suffocate.
the hive quickly and remove the telescoping cover and/or quilt box if present, making sure not to remove individual frames from the boxes.
Then, locate the bees. If they are near the top of the hive, one may need to add a food source to get them through the rest of the winter and into spring.
A plentiful food source in February and March is critical to hive health, as the queen increases egg laying during this time and there is an increased food demand, which depletes food sources quickly.
Seek advice
For individuals who are new to beekeeping or new to beekeeping in Wyoming, it is always beneficial to contact local beekeepers from the area, as they may be able to provide tips for successful overwintering practices
for specific regions.
In addition, it is important to note the Wyoming Department of Agriculture (WDA) regulates state statutes, rules and regulations on beekeeping and apiaries within Wyoming.
Apiary registration and inspection information can be found on WDA’s Statutes, Rules and Regulations page at bit.ly/wda-rules
Although overwintering bees can be a challenge in Wyoming’s unique climate, the guidelines provided here should help bees successfully overwinter and flourish the following year.
Amy Smith is a UW Extension educator based in Goshen County and a co-organizer of the annual Wyoming Bee College. She can be reached at asmit207@uwyo.edu or 307-532-2436.
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Thomas “Tom” Christian Murdock
Oct. 13, 1942 – Oct. 16, 2025
Thomas “Tom” Christian Murdock, age 83, of Pinedale passed away peacefully on Oct. 16.
He was born on Oct. 13, 1942 to Solon and Carrie (Jorgensen) Murdock and grew up with siblings Stan, Sharon Ballinger and Karen “Curl” Galey.
Tom’s roots ran deep in the history of the West. His great-grandfather Joseph Stacy Murdock came west with Brigham Young to help found Salt Lake City, and his grandfather Stanley Gibson Murdock later homesteaded along the Green River near Big Piney.
After Solon’s death, Carrie moved the family to Pinedale, where she raised her children and was later named Wyoming’s Mother of the Year.
Tom attended Casper College and the University of Wyoming, majoring in ani-
mal science and was active in rodeo, winning a steer wrestling buckle at Steamboat Springs, Colo. and competing at Cheyenne Frontier Days. He worked in ranching, real-estate development and property management, eventually returning home to Sublette County.
While working on a condominium project in Colorado, Tom met Pam Dalziel, and they married in 1975 at the Chapel of the Transfiguration in Grand Teton National Park. They lived in Jackson Hole for 17 years before returning to Pinedale.
Tom served as an elder at Jackson Hole Christian Center and later as an elder and a faithful member of Church of the Resurrection.
After surviving a heart attack at 57, Tom drove school buses for several years, known for his kindness and steady smile.
Tom is survived by his wife Pam, sister Curl, son Matt, daughter-in-law Sarah and grandchildren Thomas, Duncan and Bridget.
A celebration of life was held on Oct. 25 at the Church of the Resurrection in Pinedale.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Jae Foundation.
William “Bill” Robert Johnson
Jan. 26, 1949 – Oct. 28, 2025
William “Bill” Robert Johnson, age 76, passed away peacefully on Oct. 28 surrounded by his loving family at the Davis Hospice Center in Cheyenne.
Bill was born on Jan. 26, 1949 in Cheyenne, the son of Ed and Elizabeth Johnson. He was raised in LaGrange on the SS Ranch and raised registered Hereford and Angus cattle alongside his dad and brothers.
Following the sale of the SS Ranch in 2006, Bill continued raising Angus cattle in Lakeside, Neb. and then in Veteran before retiring from the cattle business and mov-
ing to Torrington with his wife Chris.
Bill is preceded in death by his parents Ed and Elizabeth, brother Jelmer, sistersin-law Roxanna and Linda, brother-in-law Mike Brown and parents-in-law Rollie and Pete Brown.
Bill is survived by his wife Chris; three children, Gene (Lindsay), Karl (Christi) and Tyler (Myrrah); brother James (Lynda) and five grandchildren, Karlie, Avary, Michael, Sydnee and Wyatt. He is also survived by several step-grandchildren, stepgreat-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A funeral mass of Christian burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 3 at the St. Rose Catholic Church with Father Ray Moss officiating. Burial will be at the LaGrange Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to either St. Rose Catholic Church, Cheyenne Regional Cancer Center or to Davis Hospice Center in Cheyenne.
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Bonnie Kathryn (Rankin) Terrell
Jan. 10, 1942 – Oct. 18, 2025
at home and surrounded by her loving family. She was 83 years old.
Born to Alyce Rose (Norman) and J.S. Rankin on Jan. 10, 1942 in Cheyenne, Bonnie grew up on a working ranch alongside her beloved siblings. Those early years shaped her into a strong, resilient woman deeply connected to the land and the God who created it.
Bonnie was honored to represent her home state as
Prosper Pierre Etchemendy, age 94, of Lost Springs passed away at Prairie Pines Extended Care Center in Lusk on Oct. 22.
He was born on Oct. 6, 1931 in Montrose, Colo. to French Basque immigrants Pierre and Anna Etchemendy. He spent his young years in the mountains of Colorado herding sheep with Basque herders, honing his ag skills, his Basque language and way of life.
Prosper was fluent in the Basque language, both spoken and written. He was very proud of his Basque heritage. Ben Etchemendy was his godfather and was dearly loved. He graduated from Montrose High School in 1949. His love of “all things agriculture” ran deep, and he earned many awards while participating in the local FFA chapter.
After graduating from high school, he went on to study animal husbandry at Colorado A&M University in Fort Collins, Colo., now known as Colorado State University. He later used the knowledge and skills he learned to do much of his own veterinary work on his cattle and sheep.
While away at school, he would at times hitchhike back to his home in Montrose, Colo. on weekends and holidays.
Prosper enlisted in the service on Aug. 20, 1952.
After bootcamp at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri, he was stationed in France during the Korean War. While in France, he had the opportunity to get to know and get close to his maternal grandfather Jean Inchauspe from Lasse, France and deepen his relationship with his Uncle Pete Etchemendy from Arneguy,
Miss Rodeo Wyoming in 1961 and as runner-up to Miss Rodeo America.
She attended the University of Wyoming and then became a flight attendant, seeing the world and savoring each new experience.
She married a Naval officer and was blessed with three children – Joel, Mark and Kirsten Lautrup.
Throughout frequent military moves, Bonnie created a sense of home and stability for her family, instilled in them a deep faith, shared her sense of adventure and nurtured a love for the great outdoors.
Years later, she married Ronald Roy “Butch” Terrell, a Nebraska cowboy who shared her affinity for the Western way of
life. She was delighted to welcome his adult children Dustin and Mindi into her family.
It wasn’t long before Butch and Bonnie returned to ranch life and the rodeo community they both cherished, and their lives were greatly enriched by time spent with friends and family at home in Wheatland and beyond.
Bonnie lived her faith boldly. She spoke openly of God’s goodness, kept a prayer journal for each loved one by name and saw hospitality as ministry. Her home was always open, and her table always welcoming.
She loved to travel, tend to her garden, ride horses, create memories with family and, most of all, jump
on the trampoline and make ice cream with the grandchildren she adored.
Her Bible was well worn, her prayers steadfast and her testimony clear –Jesus was her Savior and constant companion. Even in her final years, scripture, Christian music and bedtime prayers fed her soul.
She leaves behind her devoted husband Butch; her children Joel (Davelle) Lautrup and Kirsten Lautrup; stepchildren Dustin “Dirt” (Sherry) Terrell and Mindi (Jason) Viher; siblings Jerry (Pam) Rankin, Sally Craig and Joe (Karen) Rankin; grandchildren Natalie and Jeffrey Lautrup, Gavin and Margot Schoew, Ashley Sims and Amanda Terrell and Karli and Ter-
rell Viher; a close-knit extended family and countless friends.
She is preceded in death by her father J.S. Rankin on March 6, 2003; mother Alyce Rankin on March 22, 1990 and her son Mark Lautrup on July 28, 2013.
A celebration of life will be held on Nov. 1 at 1 p.m. at the Memorial Baptist Church in Wheatland with Pastor Jerry Martin officiating and a committal service to follow at Douglas Park Cemetery in Douglas at 3:30 p.m.
The family extends heartfelt gratitude to Amanda Booth, Casey Greenwald and Melanie Johnson – compassionate caregivers who brought deep joy to Bonnie’s life.
France, whom he referred to as “a prince among men.”
Prosper worked hard while also enjoying his time there touring the Basque countryside and getting to know relatives with his Army buddy Bob Burke.
After his honorable discharge in July 1954, he returned home to Lost Springs where he helped his dad on his ranch.
In 1957, he met and fell in love with the love of his life, Verla Colleen Bartos, at a dance at the Lost Springs Hall. They were married on June 21, 1958 and began building their ranch and life together. Their daughter Shanale was born 11 months later, their daughter Michelle three years later and son Michel five years later.
Their first summer together was spent living in a sheep wagon while custom haying for many ranchers, including his friend Harry Manning. Their first land purchase was the Eutsler homestead 17 miles north and west of Manville in 1959. Later, they purchased the Hank Klemke Ranch and finally the Fred Meinzer homestead.
Their hard work and determination paid off immensely. Their children and grandchildren marvel at their success – a rags to riches story.
Prosper’s family is proud of the patriarch of the family. They look up to him and consider him a rock, mentor and hero.
In his “spare time,”
Prosper loved working on vintage cars and had a nice collection. His prized sheep wagon was gifted to him by his Uncle Pete “Peyo” and “Tanta” Jeanne Etchemendy. A collection of bits and spurs also line the walls of his home, along with hundreds of Native American arrowheads, most of which were found on his ranch near Lost Springs.
Prosper and Verla loved to dance and were well known for their beautiful passes around the dance floor. Prosper was often asked to call an old-
time square dance. He would jump up on a chair or bench and call out “do si do” or “cage the little birdie and swing” as the dancers danced the night away.
He is preceded in death by his precious wife Verla; parents Pierre and Anna Etchemendy; father and mother-in-law Floyd and Esther Bartos; brother-in-law Gary Bartos and young nephew Jeffrey Jugler. Sadly, his loving sister Eveleen Maurer and her daughters Tammy and Sandy were killed in
December 1975 in a car accident. This heartbreak never left him. Besides family, many friends who were nearly as close as family preceded him in death, including his great friends and mentors Fred Meinzer and Tom Mitchell. Prosper is survived by daughters Shanale and Michelle (Dee) Zimmerman; son Michel (Cydney); grandchildren Ryan (Gabrielle) and James Ahrenholtz, Kyra (Tug) Coffman, Brooke Pate and Kelsey (Tyler) Hoch and Rachel and Nicole
Etchemendy; sister Grace Johnson; brother George Etchemendy (Bobetta); special sister and brotherin-law Sheryl and Gene Jugler; great-grandchildren Andrew, Elaina, Joseph and Luka Ahrenholtz, Bryce (Sage), Christian (Jaylah), Rylee (Jonah), Kaden (Alex), Lanie, Colton, Issac, Keen, Addisyn, Tyke, Hunter, Hayden, Hudson and Harper and greatgreat-grandchildren Ava and Olivia, plus many nieces and nephews.
In the last few years,
Prosper lived at the Prairie Pines Extended Care Center in Lusk. The doctors and staff there gave excellent care and love.
A mass of Christian burial was held on Oct. 28 at St. Leo’s Catholic Church, with interment following in the Lusk Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Niobrara Community Hospital Auxiliary, Wyoming Pioneer Memorial Museum of Douglas, Stagecoach Museum of Lusk or Prosper and Verla Etchemendy Scholarship.
Bonnie Kathryn (Rankin) Terrell passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on Oct. 18 in Littleton, Colo.
On Oct. 27, Gov. Mark Gordon and the Wyoming Energy Authority announced its funding of three innovative projects using Energy Matching Funds (EMF) provided by the Wyoming Legislature.
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Mooncrest Ranch – 145 black steers, 600-650#; 75 black heifers, two rounds of shots, weaned.
Broken Back Ranch – 135 black steers, 450-500#; 45 black heifers, 400-450#, spring & fall shots.
Telford Ranch – 150 mixed black, 550-650#, two rounds of shots, weaned Sept. 7.
Eddie & Beverly Shumway – 125 mixed black, 550-600#, two rounds of shots.
Mendez Brothers – 120 black steers, 500-600#, two rounds of shots.
Starkey Farm & Livestock – 90 black heifers, top end of 300 heifers, 600-650#, two rounds of shots, weaned Sept. 25.
SLS Cattle – 80 mixed black & BWF, 400-500#, two rounds of shots.
Norman & Scott Winters – 75 mixed black, 550-650#, complete vacc at branding.
Ramon Frias – 28 mixed black, 550-600#, complete vacc.
The projects reflect the governor’s leadership in advancing core energy development, and among them is a feed study for a possible first-of-its-kind-in-decades expansion of the coal-fired station at Dry Fork.
“The feed study for an additional unit at the Dry Fork Station stands out as especially significant,” said Gordon. “It represents the first potential expansion of a coalfired power station in our nation in many years.”
Basin Electric has been awarded $4 million for their Dry Fork Station Unit Two Front-End Engineering Study Study, Contango Resources has been awarded $343,005 for their Big Horn Pipeline Feasibility Study and the University of Wyo-
ming School of Energy Resources has received approval for $5.5 million to enhance the Wyoming Integrated Test Center near Gillette.
The EMF project review process includes an initial concept paper, followed by an invitation to submit a formal proposal. The project proposal then goes to a review committee. If projects are recommended to proceed, a 10-day public comment period opens. All comments are reviewed and considered in the final decision to award EMF.
The project proposal then goes to the Attorney General’s Office and the governor for final approval.
This public process ensures each project awarded has been thoroughly considered by multiple parties, including an invitation to members of the public to weigh in on projects.
For more information, visit wyoenergy. org/energy-matching-funds
Trade framework announced
Soybean farmers were among those praising a trade framework announced by U.S. and Chinese leaders which could end China’s freeze on buying U.S. agricultural products.
The U.S.-China framework was laid out while Trump administration officials were holding talks in Malaysia. The administration also announced four smaller trade deals with Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam – all of which have provisions to open markets to more U.S. food and agricultural products as well.
U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent made the rounds on Oct. 26 news programs saying he thinks a trade framework has been negotiated to set up between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The news injects some optimism into commodity markets which have been suppressed, in part, because of the lack of export sales to China. The announcements could push prices back towards September highs, according to DTN Lead Market Analyst Rhett Montgomery.
On “Face the Nation,” Bessent was asked specifically about whether U.S. soybean farmers would be again selling soybeans to China.
“I’m not going to give you the details here, but I can tell you soybean farmers are going to be extremely happy with the deal this year and for the coming years,” Bessent said. “I believe we have brought the market back into equilibrium, and I believe the Chinese will be making substantial purchases again.”
By Paul Dykstra
CAB Market Update
Federally-inspected cattle harvest head counts have swung widely in the past three weeks, beginning with a 14,000 head decline two weeks ago as one fed cattle plant idled several days for scheduled upgrades.
The third week of October’s recovery from the downturn pulled the fourth week’s total 9,000 head larger than the six-week average.
Late last week, President Donald Trump made statements about potential action to lower beef prices through purchases from Argentina. This brought an abrupt end to a precipitous nine-day run in which nearby live cattle contracts rose more than $13 per hundredweight (cwt) without correction.
Oct. 17 feeder cattle futures were limit down, and live cattle futures traded sharply lower as a result.
Follow-up trade early this week showed resiliency in futures prices as the market has shrugged off the president’s comments, regaining much of the price slippage incurred on Oct. 17.
For instance, the April 2026 live cattle contract touched the high-water mark of $250 per cwt on Oct. 16 before settling $7.28 per cwt lower by the Oct. 17 close.
By Oct. 21, a $3.05 per cwt recovery pulled the April contract up to $246 per cwt.
Cash fed cattle prices showed no resemblance to the Oct. 17 futures setback with fed cattle averaging $239.79 per cwt, a $6.84 per cwt increase on the prior week.
Seasonal increases in wholesale cutout values are expected to continue at least through the end of October. This potential, along with strong packer demand to capture a large head count last week, has propped up prices for now.
Heavy lifting ahead for cutout values
The typical October beef market was marked by a strong swing in carcass cutout values as a lull in demand follows Labor Day, sending cutout values to a seasonal low beginning in October.
The turnaround happens quickly, with cutout values in early October two percent below the year’s annual average. By month’s end, prices averaged one percent
above USDA Choice – the latest spread is $57 per cwt.
This bolstered average Prime grid premiums to $22.42 per cwt earlier this month and comes at a time when Prime carcass production is seeing an uptick.
above the annual average for the last three years.
In order for this pattern to repeat in 2025, the comprehensive cutout would need to gain $10 per cwt in the next 10 days. This would be a fairly large lift, but not out of the question.
One factor to bear in mind is 2025 wholesale carcass prices have varied widely within a range of $87 per cwt. This compares to a much tighter average trading range of just $25 per cwt in the prior three years.
This year’s comprehensive cutout values are averaging 16 percent higher than last year. Therefore, a three percent shift means a larger dollar value move than last year.
The above information seems less closely tied to potential fed cattle prices this season since a significant disconnect exists between cutout values and fed cattle values.
Packers have, after all, run deep in the red for many months this year. Narrower margin losses do however encourage larger harvest levels.
A look at individual beef cuts and seasonal price trends for the fourth quarter reveals a few impactful cuts will shoulder the load toward higher prices. It’s evident ribeyes and tenderloins come into focus for the holidays.
Even so, the steep uptrend began in August for these items, leaving seemingly less upward lift available. Most would agree, despite current price levels 20 to 30 percent higher than a year ago, new record-high prices are in the cards for early December.
Strip loins have continued to be sought after as the cheaper steak and roast item substitute for the holidays. Yet their growing popularity is holding strip loin prices on a higher plane this season.
A few other items with impressive price points include shoulder clods and briskets, the latter of which are supported on smaller head counts and processer demand ahead of corned beef season.
A final optimistic note for cattlemen is the widening of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Prime cutout price spread
Nebraska takes the prize among the largest packing states as feeders in the region are delivering 14.6 percent Prime carcasses to packers, a big move from the 10 percent level seen the same week last year.
Kansas and Texas grade trends are similarly impressive, with Kansas up to 9.7 percent and Texas closing the gap at eight percent Prime. Paul Dykstra is the direc-
tor of supply management and analysis at CAB. He can be reached at pdykstra@certifiedangusbeef.com.
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Every day, another sale barn reports another recordbreaking price for feeder cattle, and consumers still haven’t turned from beef at the meat case. By all accounts, it’s a good time to be a cattle producer.
Still, Glynn Tonsor, Kansas State University (KSU) assistant professor of agricultural economics, and Lance Zimmerman, senior animal protein analyst for RaboResearch Food and Agribusiness, put the current and future market trends into perspective for attendees at the KSU Beef Stocker Field Day on Sept. 25.
Supply trends
Tonsor said the trend for less domestic beef production is expected to continue through 2027. Even with higher dressed weights, there are expected to be fewer live animals going through the system.
“Livestock Marketing Information Center (LMIC) data from Denver predicts
2025 will close with about 5.8 percent fewer commercial cattle slaughtered compared to last year, with a drop of about three percent in pounds produced,” Tonsor said. He warned the wild card in this trend is when cattlemen start to expand their herds and continue to keep pushing dressed weights upwards.
Across the board, feeder cattle prices are reaching new highs, Tonsor said. LMIC estimates the end of 2025 will see 700- to 800-pound Southern Plains feeder steers going for $323 to $328 per hundredweight (cwt), with 500to 600-pound feeder steers hitting the $395 to $405 per cwt mark. This is about a 22 percent rise from 2024.
Again, the trend is pushing upward, albeit at a little slower rate of increase than in 2025, Tonsor said, with LMIC predicting prices for lighter feeders reaching $427 to $442 per cwt by the
end of 2027.
Tonsor said he thinks this is a conservative forecast, because if cattlemen do start to expand herds and pull calves out of the market, it drops supply.
Speaking of the beef herd, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) put the number of beef cows in the U.S. at 27.9 million head in a January report, a decrease of half a percent from 2024.
Tonsor said while cattle cycles move up and down all the time, there is a long-term trend going back to 1995 of fewer “mama cows.” This means a smaller calf crop and therefore fewer feeder cattle supplies.
This historically-low hoof count means cattlemen must pencil out their cost of gains before committing to purchasing, Tonsor advised.
“Producers need to understand what their best guess on the value added to the animal is relative to the cost of putting on those
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pounds. This is the key economic assessment,” he said.
One way cattlemen can run this analysis is by using online tools, such as beefbasis.com
Margins
Looking at cow/calf returns, Tonsor showed data from the USDA and LMIC which has the cow/calf sec-
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tor seeing returns over cash cost of $906 per head in 2025, $825 per head in 2026 and $747 per head in 2027.
Those are three historically-high expected margins and provide some breathing room for cattlemen who have been struggling.
Some cattlemen may be considering retaining and backgrounding their calves, either through the winter on grain or taking them through the summer on grass. Tonsor reminded the audience keeping calves and feeding them adds not only pounds and value of gain but also risk –something could happen to the calf while it’s on feed in their care.
The Beef Basis analysis tool can help beef producers walk through the cost they’d pay for the calf, the value of gain and projected returns. But it’s up to them, Tonsor said, to know their fixed costs and their risk levels to see if the feeding scenario is right for their operation.
Looking at the fed cattle markets, Tonsor warned the cost of gain is expected to rise a little, but the biggest factor in feeder cattle margins will be the price for feeders going into the lot.
The data he presented shows unhedged feedlot margins varying by about $1,000 between September and March. He cautioned this is an unprecedented magnitude of exposure, and the risk is quite high going forward.
“Supply side matters,” Tonsor said. “We talk a lot about heifer retention – the calf crop. But I would argue the majority of the industry is still slow to appreciate this has actually been more of a beef demand story.”
“Beef demand has been very good, and cattle prices would not be anywhere near as high as they are if we had a neutral beef-demand environment,” he continued.
“The average American not only consumed more beef in 2025, but they have also paid more for beef on an inflation-adjusted basis.”
Beef benefits from the taste factor, he added, but he’s concerned about consumer finances. If beef prices at the store and in the food service industry continue to rise, it could be a headwind for live cattle markets.
Demand side
Zimmerman emphasized, while retail prices for
beef are on track to average around $8.85 per pound in 2025, consumer demand for beef is about the highest it’s been since 1983 because the industry has focused on marbling and not only breeding cattle with potential but feeding those cattle to their fullest potential on the rail.
Still, cattlemen must understand consumers are facing inflationary headwinds, such as paying for housing, student loans, credit card debt and the rise of buynow-pay-later loans.
“They’re cooking at home, doing more couponing, more bulk buying, more deals through shopper ads and leaning more on discount retailers,” Zimmerman said. It’s not just moving pounds through Sam’s Clubs and Costcos, but also private-label brands at these stores as well.
Other trends Zimmerman is watching include beef-on-dairy cattle increasing the fed cattle supply by one million head, with those animals now destined for the feedlot rather than the veal supply; hot carcass weights growing about 25 pounds on average in 2024-25 and beef imports growing to about 5.4 billion pounds in 2025, up from the 20-year average of 3 billion pounds.
This is because U.S. lean trim is in short supply and must be imported to be used in popular products, such as hamburgers.
Additionally, the U.S. beef cow cull rate is below nine percent, and the heifer retention rate is slowly increasing, which means the next few years of slaughter declines will be from fed cattle numbers.
Feedlots will face unprecedented margin call risk, as higher prices paid for calves and larger weights per animal mean per animal values are more sensitive to price moves. This is putting more risk on the feeder than ever before.
Tonsor and Zimmerman emphasized these unprecedented times mean it’s worth the time to put pencil to the numbers and make sure producers’ marketing plans line up with the amount of risk they are willing to take.
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and the farm to school movement during keynote addresses, followed by presentations on the impact of WFS from local partners and producers during breakout sessions.
Additionally, two live cooking demonstrations and a vendor expo provided opportunities for attendees to see farm to school efforts in action and build relationships in between sessions.
About WFS
The goal of WFS is to increase access to healthy, locally-sourced protein and produce options and boost education about nutrition and where food comes from throughout school districts in Wyoming through partnerships with local producers and organizations.
Officially called the Patrick Leahy Farm to School Program, farm to school is a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program which helps child nutrition program operators incorporate local foods in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), the Summer Food Service Program, the Child and Adult Care Food Program and all associated programs, according to a program explanation written by the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE).
As part of the broader National Farm to School Network (NFSN), WFS works to connect school districts across the state with local producers and increase access to more fresh, local food options on school menus.
Additionally, increasing education about nutrition and where food comes from is a top priority of farm to school programs nationwide.
“Getting local food into schools is my number one mission,” says Farm to School Program Director Bobby Lane, who has been at the forefront of WFS efforts since late 2023. “Along with education, this conference is about providing a chance for producers and partners to meet and build up relationships.”
Lane describes the impact of WFS as “a snowball that just keeps getting bigger.” Of Wyoming’s 48 school districts, Lane says more than 35 are involved with WFS programming on some scale.
From using Wyoming beef in hamburgers to incorporating lettuce grown in school gardens into salad bars, the impacts of WFS manifest in several ways which lead to healthier students.
“We are all one big team trying to do the same thing, and it’s getting good nutritious food to our kids,” Lane says.
Featured speakers
The conference kicked off on Oct. 27 with a welcome from Lane, followed by an opening address delivered by First Lady of Wyoming Jennie Gordon.
In her address, Gordon
thanked attendees for their work in fighting food insecurity throughout Wyoming and highlighted some programs of the Wyoming Hunger Initiative which complement WFS efforts.
“I want to thank you all for the hard work you do every day, because without you, this would not be possible,” Gordon said. “It is a blessing you’re here today making this effort to join together and find common solutions to food insecurity.”
Next, NFSN Senior Director of Programs and Policy Sunny Baker shared the history and evolution of school lunch and farm to school programs across America.
Baker noted the NSLP has roots in volunteer work and was designed to include farmers and increase access to nutritious foods for children from the beginning, but over the decades, the system has shifted to prioritize profit over people, leading to an increased presence of cheap, unhealthy food items in many school systems.
According to Baker’s presentation, farm to school programming reflects the original intent of the NSLP by fostering education and community while strengthening local food systems.
“Care work can be community action,” Baker said. “Every meal served with dignity is an act of defiance against systems which profit off of our disconnection.”
“Wyoming is full of very independent and strong folks who stick together,” Baker continued. “We’re supporting and taking care of one another and coming together to figure out what to do.”
Brenda Wattles, registered dietitian, chef and second-generation school nutrition professional, discussed the importance of environment and cultural habits in shaping healthy eating.
Featuring nutrition facts and statistics about childhood obesity in America, Wattles’ presentation underscored the importance of integrating fresh, nutritious whole food options like those provided through farm to school programs in school cafeterias.
In addition, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder offered comments on the impact of farm to school in districts across Wyoming, and Chef Yuri Sanow shared his experiences with integrating locally-sourced food into school menus in Boulder County School District in nearby Boulder, Colo.
Breakout sessions and other highlights
In addition to the featured keynote speakers, roughly 20 speakers representing various WFS partners and producers led breakout sessions throughout both days of the conference, welcoming questions and facilitating con-
versations regarding local impacts of farm to school programming.
Sessions included presentations by representatives of the Wyoming Food Coalition and Equality State Farms and Fork Farms, as well as a host of childcare professionals, food service directors, school district representatives, producers and processors involved with WFS.
Conversations provided an inside look at how WFS helps educate and feed Wyo-
ming’s youth, as well as the current challenges and obstacles the program is working to overcome.
Additionally, Wattles and Sanow each held live cooking demonstrations featuring locally-sourced lamb and beans to add another layer of impact to the convention lineup, and a vendor expo on Tuesday allowed attendees the chance to meet and discuss the event’s happenings in further detail.
Grace Skavdahl is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.
Opening remarks – First Lady of Wyoming Jennie Gordon delivered an opening address centered on fighting food insecurity in Wyoming during the first day of the Wyoming Farm to School Conference and Expo, held Oct. 27-28 in Casper. WYLR photo
The new proposal would remove this requirement, provided the lessee notifies
OSLI within 30 days of the livestock’s arrival. Lessees would also pay
a monthly per-head fee, capped at 50 percent of the annual Animal Unit Month (AUM) rental rate for nonowned animals.
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mittee introduced a new definition for excess rental, stating, “Excess rental means the amount of money received from the sublease by the lessee is in excess of the current annual grazing and agricultural lease rental. Excess rental shall be calculated by identifying the total money received for only the use of leased or subleased state lands, subtracting the annual lease rental.”
OSLI provides amendment
After introducing the bill, the legislature opened the floor to public comment.
During her testimony, OSLI Director Stacia Berry told lawmakers Wyoming currently manages 4,073 grazing leases with 441 subleases recorded last year, generating just under $295,000 in revenue.
She expressed OSLI’s support for the context of the bill and all of the proposed amendments, but noted an issue with Section K, which focuses on joint ownership of livestock.
“I believe it misses the mark of what we discussed with industry representatives at the August meeting,” she stated.
While the draft bill refers to “80 percent common ownership of livestock,” Berry explained discussion at prior meetings focused instead on common ownership between business entities.
She suggested alternative language to clarify “if the state grazing lessee notifies the office common ownership of entities holding the lease and owning livestock is not less than 80 percent, a sublease or nonowned livestock fee shall not be required.”
Industry offers support
Wyoming Stock Growers Association Executive Vice President Jim
Magagna also provided testimony, expressing his support for the bill and Berry’s proposed amendment.
“I think this amendment and this bill simplifies things greatly for landowners and OSLI,” he said. “It’s a good reflection of what realities are out on the range today in the different kind of ranching operations we have in Wyoming. I would urge your support for the bill as it is drafted, with this amendment.”
Following questions from several lawmakers, Magagna also explained the intent of original subleasing provisions was to prevent people outside of agriculture from profiting off of state grazing leases.
“There was a valid reason for having subleasing provisions in statute, and it still remains valid today,” he said. “The problem that has arisen over time is, unlike 75 years ago, more people today run livestock they don’t necessarily own, and it gets to be a challenge to come up with an honest figure that’s acceptable and reasonable to the landlord and OSLI as to how much they should be paying on those non-owned livestock.”
He noted the per-head fee option offers a straightforward alternative to calculating complex sublease arrangements and ensures continued revenue for state trust lands.
Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation Policy Advocacy Director Brett Moline also testified in support of the bill and the amendment.
“I am here sitting in support of this bill and of the proposed amendment to show ag unity,” he stated.
Committee partakes in discussion
During their discussion, committee lawmakers brought up how AUM rates are determined, how nonowned livestock would be tracked and the potential for confusion when state parcels are interspersed within larger private pastures. Berry confirmed compliance relies on the honor system, and when asked about current AUM rates, she said the state charges roughly $1.50 per AUM while private land rates average around $27 per AUM.
After discussion, the committee adopted the amendment from OSLI and proceeded to a roll call vote. The measure passed 10 to one, with four members excused.
The bill will now move forward as a committeesponsored draft for introduction in the upcoming legislative session.
Hannah Bugas is the managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.
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without further delay.
This shift did not happen by accident. Since the very beginning of this crisis, I have repeatedly called on BuREC to take responsibility for this federally-titled, nontransferred structure, now more than a century old.
For six years, this call went unanswered. Only now, under the Trump administration, has the federal government begun to meet its rightful obligations.
The role of our states must also be commended. The Wyoming Legislature and Gov. Mark Gordon approved $42 million to support the Goshen Irrigation District’s share.
Nebraska allocated federal COVID-19 relief funds to assist the Gering-Fort Laramie District.
Because funds cannot cross state lines, each state took responsibility for its own, and the Wyoming Water Development Program deserves special recognition for moving swiftly to meet funding needs and supporting the irrigation district every step of the way.
Still, we must ask, why did it take six years?
This delay is not just a bureaucratic oversight – it is a symptom of a broken system. Federal agencies have drifted from their mission. Layers of red tape and inflex-
ible processes have too often become obstacles, not tools of service. The people of Wyoming deserve better.
Government should not be a burden. It should act decisively, efficiently and with humility. It should be accountable to the people, not to itself.
Throughout this sixyear ordeal, the boards and staff of the Goshen and Gering-Fort Laramie irrigation districts never gave up. They were on the ground from day one, assessing damage, guiding repairs, coordinating with engineers and state partners and fighting for long-term solutions.
Their faithfulness, perseverance and quiet grit have brought us to this moment.
Oct. 28 marked the beginning of a longawaited repair, but it should also mark something more. It is time to restore not only our tunnels, but our understanding of government itself – a servant of the people, not their master.
Let this be a blueprint, not just for how we fix infrastructure but how we fix Washington, D.C. Wyoming State Sen. Cheri Steinmetz (R-S03) represents Goshen, Niobrara and Weston counties and can be reached by visiting wyoleg.gov/ legislators/2025/S/2011
WGFD investigation ends
An eight-year investigation recently wrapped up in Sweetwater County on Sept. 26 when Sean Thomas of Farson was sentenced on multiple wildlife charges.
The charges stemmed from an investigation into making false statements to procure Wyoming resident licenses and the illegal take of black bears, pronghorn, deer, elk and other wildlife in southwest Wyoming when Thomas and his family moved to Wyoming in 2014.
Wyoming game wardens initially learned of illegal activity committed
by Thomas and his family – operating under Great Basin Outfitters – in 2017 while investigating unrelated wildlife crimes.
The investigation began in earnest from 2018 and continued through July 15, 2021 when Wyoming game wardens working with their counterparts in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Utah executed search warrants and interviewed numerous individuals associated with committing wildlife crimes in Wyoming.
Following the execution of search warrants in July 2021, game war-
dens continued their investigation and uncovered dozens of wildlife crimes committed by Thomas, members of his family, Michael Jordan and his sons from Stillwater, Minn. and friends of Thomas from Utah.
The resolution of this case showed the resolve of Wyoming game wardens to investigate wildlife crimes and put a stop to the wanton disregard for Wyoming’s wildlife laws. These suspects accepted plea deals and were held accountable for their crimes, receiving sentences to punish them for their illegal crimes.
AgSplosion Field Day held
The annual AgSplosion Field Day welcomed 190 second graders on Oct. 14 to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln at the Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff, Neb.
The 4-H Ag Literacy event rotated students through eight stations to learn more about agriculture in their surrounding communities.
The event was held in early October across the Nebraska Panhandle. A 4-H team was created from Extension assistants in surrounding counties to create a schedule, contact schools and come together to help staff stations at each field day to ensure a successful event.
Stations included beef, swine, dairy, dry beans, potatoes, wheat and
their many products; corn and the Nebraska Corn Board and ag technology used by producers.
Sponsors this year included the Corn Board Grant, Morrill County Farm Bureau, Nebraska Dry Bean and Lentil Commission, Oshkosh Heifer Development, Scotts Bluff County Farm Bureau and Walthers Farms.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has warned funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is running out, leaving roughly 42 million Americans to wonder what the upcoming month will look like without federal food assistance benefits, which usually are administered on the first of the month.
Additionally, air traffic controllers missed their first full paychecks at the end of the month and roughly
750,000 government workers remain furloughed, uncertain of the status of their jobs.
SNAP suffers
On Oct. 24, the USDA posted a notice on their website stating funding for federal food aid in the form of SNAP benefits – also called food stamps – would expire on Nov. 1 if the government failed to reopen.
“Senate Democrats have now voted 12 times to not fund the food stamp program, also known as SNAP,” the message states. “Bottom line,
the well has run dry. At this time, there will be no benefits issued on Nov. 1.”
The message further describes the shutdown as “reaching an inflection point,” wherein Senate Democrats must vote to reopen the government “so mothers, babies and the most vulnerable can receive critical nutrition assistance.”
According to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, the total cost of running the SNAP program in November would cost more
than $9 billion nationwide. Roughly 42 million Americans rely on SNAP benefits to supplement their grocery bills, and of these beneficiaries, nearly 39 percent are children, according to a report by USA Today
With approximately 28,000 Wyoming residents set to be affected by the lapse in benefits, the State Department of Family Services, which is responsible for administering SNAP in Wyoming, is working closely with the Food Bank of Wyoming, the Wyoming 211 Hotline and other community partners to help connect people in need with resources around the state, according to an Oct. 28 Wyoming Public Radio article written by Hannah Habermann.
According to an Oct. 29 article for K2 Radio written by Kolby Fedore, U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) has backed legislation aimed at protecting SNAP benefits. The bipartisan Keep SNAP Funded Act was introduced by Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) on Oct. 21 and would ensure uninterrupted SNAP payments during the shutdown in the form of retroactive funding.
“A clean continuing resolution (CR) is the only way to ensure SNAP remains funded, federal law enforcement and air traffic controllers get paid and small business owners, ranchers and farmers have access to crit-
ical loans,” Lummis says. “Until five more Democrats join us in voting for the clean CR, I will, of course, support legislation to ensure no child in Wyoming goes to bed hungry during the shutdown.”
Federal furloughs
The shutdown has also impacted air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration workers, who have been working without full pay since the beginning of the shutdown and missed their first full paychecks during the final week of October.
Due to the essential nature of their jobs, these employees were excluded from furloughs which kept other federal employees from work – and pay – throughout October. Instead, they received partial paychecks, according to NBC News, up until the most recent payday which reflected zero-dollar paystubs.
As the holiday season approaches, industry representatives are citing mounting concerns about the status and safety of air travel as employees turn their attention to making ends meet.
“Instead of focusing on the safety of the American flying public, they’re now focusing on what they can’t afford to pay,” Nick Daniels, president of the National Association of Air Traffic Controllers, tells CNN News
Additionally, roughly 750,000 federal workers
who were affected by furloughs, including employees of the U.S. Forest Service and National Park Service, continue to face mounting uncertainty about their next paychecks amidst the ongoing shutdown.
What’s next?
As of Oct. 29, the Senate remains in session but a 14th vote to reopen the government has not been planned.
With Senate Republicans and Democrats struggling to find common ground, the end of the shutdown remains out of sight.
The timeline is fast approaching that of the longest government shutdown in history, which occurred during President Donald Trump’s first term and lasted 34 days from Dec. 22, 2018 to Jan. 22, 2019. If a deal is not reached by Nov. 4, the current shutdown will become the longest ever recorded.
With the Thanksgiving holiday approaching, the effects of SNAP cancellation, missed paychecks and air travel disruption are sure to be felt in great magnitude across the nation should the Senate fail to reach an agreement.
This story is still developing and details may change as new information becomes available.
Grace Skavdahl is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.
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Nov. 3 Sheridan Community Land Trust Virtual Fencing Field Day, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Sheridan Community Land Trust Community Rooms, Sheridan. For more information or to register, visit sheridanclt.org/virtual-fencing/ Nov. 3 Nebraska Extension Fundamentals of Feeding the Cow Webinar Series 6:30-7:45 p.m., online. For more information, contact Erin Laborie at erin.laborie@unl.edu or 308-268-3105. To register, visit go.unl.edu/feedingthecow
Nov. 6 Wyoming Nonprofit Network Understanding Internal Controls for Nonprofit Organizations Webinar, 10-11 a.m., online. For more information or to register, visit wynonprofit.org/event-6366486
Nov. 6 West Central States Wool Growers Shearing Calcutta, 6 p.m., Holiday Inn and Convention Center, Cody. For more information or to enter, contact Alison Crane at alison@wyowool.com or 307-265-5250.
Nov. 6 Nebraska Extension Fundamentals of Feeding the Cow Webinar Series, 6:30-7:45 p.m., online. For more information, contact Erin Laborie at erin.laborie@unl.edu or 308-268-3105. To register, visit go.unl.edu/feedingthecow
Nov. 6-7 Wyoming Association of Irrigation Districts Annual Conference, Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center, Casper. For more information, visit waidwy.org
Nov. 6-7 32nd Annual Wyoming Women in Ag Symposium, Best Western Tower West Lodge, Gillette. For more information, visit wywomeninag.org
Nov. 6-8 West Central States Wool Growers Convention, the Holiday Inn, Buffalo Bill Resort, Cody. For more information, visit wyowool.com/2025wcswgconvention
Nov. 7-9 Wyoming Society for Range Management Fall Conference and Training, Intertribal Education and Community Center, Central Wyoming College, Riverton. For more information or to register, e-mail wysrmeditor@gmail.com or russell@y2consultants.com.
Nov. 7-9 Up In Arms LLC Flea Market and Gun Show, the CAM-PLEX, Gillette. For more information, call 208-420-2295.
Nov. 10 Nebraska Extension Fundamentals of Feeding the Cow Webinar Series, 6:30-7:45 p.m., online. For more information, contact Erin Laborie at erin.laborie@unl.edu or 308-268-3105. To register, visit go.unl.edu/feedingthecow
Nov. 10-11 2025 Range Beef Cow Symposium, Event Center at Archer, Cheyenne. For more information or to register, visit rangebeefcowsymposium.com/
Nov. 10-12 Idaho Cattle Association 2025 Annual Convention, Sun Valley, Idaho. For more information, visit idahocattle.org
Nov. 11-13 42nd Annual Governor’s Business Forum, Laramie. For more information and to register, visit wyomingbusinessalliance.com/governor-s-business-forum
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U.S. Meat Export Federation Strategic Planning Conference, Indianapolis, Ind. For more information or to register, visit usmef.org/events/strategic-planning-conference-1-1
Nebraska Extension Fundamentals of Feeding the Cow Webinar Series, 6:30-7:45 p.m., online. For more information, contact Erin Laborie at erin.laborie@unl.edu or 308-268-3105. To register, visit go.unl.edu/feedingthecow
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Cooks Do Their Bit in Beating Boshes
While searching for an appropriate Veterans Day tribute, I came across the following letter to the editor by Frank Taylor in the Oct. 8, 1918 issue of the Laramie Boomerang and just couldn’t resist passing it along to our readers. Enjoy.
With the American Army in France, Sept. 21, 1918. By mail.
The army cooks had a lot to do with pushing the Germans back from the Marne. Any officer or doughboys will tell you this. The cooks were a great lot, and they were continually on the jump, getting food up to the boys who were fighting.
It was a common sight to see the old rolling kitchen lumbering toward the front, trying to get near enough to feed the company, and the cook keeping hot food steaming away as the horses dragged the “goulash wagon” over the torn-up, shell-swept roads. Barrages didn’t stop those army cooks.
The cooks fed anyone who was hungry, no matter what his company, though they always looked out for “their boys.”
“Say, I wish that outfit of mine would slow up enough this old cart could
catch up with them,” said one worried cook, in typical words. “Believe me, C Company would never quit fighting if they didn’t get a bite of food, but some hot chow would mean new life to them. Let’s speed up a bit more, Jim.”
So Jim, the cook’s assistant who was driving, urged the tired horses onward toward the cannon sounds, while the cook himself hung onto the rear end of the jolting wheeled kitchen, trying at the same time to stir the stew.
“Were you a cook before the war?” the
United Press correspondent asked one husky perspiring cook.
“No, I was a salesman – making good money, too,” he replied laughing.
“War brings unexpected changes, doesn’t it?” the correspondent continued.
“In a way, yes. I never figured on being a cook over here,” he said. “But the same principles apply to this job that did in salesmanship. First of all, you have to have the real goods, and then you have to give it to them in the way they like it.”
“Camouflage for ordinary grub, studying what the boys want, using a little diplomacy and giving them plenty – it’s all there is to getting by with this cook’s job. It’s a great life, but the same principles apply as in salesmanship,” the cook added. The whiff from his kitchen influenced one to accept his hearty invitation to “have a bite with us.”
World War I (WWI), American soldiers were fed from mobile kitchens consisting of a stove and limber, which carried cooking supplies, with the stove containing a bake oven and three kettles. The limber – or fore cart – contained kettles, water containers and bread boxes. As the cooking system was entirely self-contained, the field kitchen could continue cooking while on the move. Over 25,000 mobile kitchens were used by American troops in WWI, 10,000 of which were animal-drawn. They were also called “goulash cannons,” “war kitchens,” “liberty kitchens” or “rolling kitchens.” By 1918, American troops in France were eating about nine million pounds of food every day, according to a report by Assistant Secretary of War Benedict Crowell. Photo and information from the internet. Historical Reproductions by Perue
Compared to last week slaughter wooled and shorn lambs sold firm. Slaughter ewes sold firm. All sheep sold per hundred weight (CWT) unless otherwise specified. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-3 San Angelo: 50-60 lbs 310.00-330.00; 70-80 lbs 282.00305.00; 80-90 lbs 242.00-295.00; 100-110 lbs 231.00. 130-140 lbs 205.00-221.00.
Equity Coop: No test. Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2
San Angelo: No test.
Billings: No test.
Ft. Collins: No test.
Sioux Falls: No test.
Sheep and lamb slaughter under federal inspection for the week to date totaled 40,000 compared to 40,000 last week and 35,875 last year.
Source: USDA AMS LPG Market News, San Angelo, Texas National Wool Review As of October 24, 2025
Domestic wool trading had no confirmed trades reported this week.
Source: USDA- CO Dept of Ag Market News Service, Greeley,
Wyoming Hay Summary As of October 30, 2025
Compared to two weeks ago, all reported hay sales sold steady. Demand was mostly light for local sales with good demand for small squares getting shipped out of state. Interesting that the local hay market is rather stagnate as ranchers sit on the fence and haven’t really bought that much hay. Cow numbers are rather light across the state and that plays into the equation. Maybe ranchers have carry over hay from last year and do not need extra hay sitting around. Some ranchers ship cows to corn fields in and out of state. But overall the hay market is slow to take off this growing season. Most producers in the East have put haying equipment away and the producers in the west have their last cutting on the ground. Many areas the dry edible beans are picked, sugar beets are out of the field and corn is getting combined.
Compared to last report: Trade activity light on moderate demand. Small squares and medium square 3x3’s of horse hay sold unevenly steady. Trade activity was light this period as farmers are busy with corn and forage sorghum silage harvest. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor’sHigh Plains Summary for October 21, 2025, a wide range of precipitation totals were observed last week. Generally, 1.5 to 3.0 inches hit the northern and western Dakotas, much of central and eastern Wyoming, and scattered locations in northwestern Wyoming. An inch or a little more fell on many locations in a swath from central Nebraska into southeastern South Dakota, but other locations reported several tenths of an inch of precipitation at best, with most areas from southwestern Wyoming through western Nebraska and from eastern Nebraska through Kansas reporting little or none. This pattern resulted in less change here than in most other regions. Areas of deterioration were introduced in parts of the east-central and southeastern High Plains Region while improvement resulted from heavier precipitation farther west. The most widespread areas of improvement covered southwestern Colorado and western Wyoming. Coverage of dryness and drought is considerably lower in this region than in others, with the total area entrenched in some degree of dryness or drought (D0-D4) dropping slightly to a bit over 36 percent this week. The extent of Extreme Drought (D3) was almost cut in half, from 3.3 percent down to 1.7 percent. There is no D4 in the Region, but D3 remains across much of southwestern Wyoming and part of central Colorado. The proportion of the Great Plains States in this Region experiencing some degree of dryness or drought (D0-D4) is relatively low compared to much of the Lower-48; specifically, 3 percent of North Dakota, 32 percent of South Dakota, 35 percent of Nebraska, and 28 percent of Kansas. The next available report will be Thursday, November 6, 2025.
CLASSIFIEDS
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UP IN ARMS, LLC FLEA MARKET AND GUN SHOW NOV. 7-9 Gillette, WY at the CAMPLEX. Open to the public. Fri., Nov. 7, 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Sat., Nov. 8, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun., Nov. 9, 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, 208-4202295 11/1
LIVESTOCK FEEDERS LLC Red Cloud, NE www.gottschcattlecompany.com
Come Join the Gottsch Livestock Feeders Family! Gottsch Livestock Feeders is looking for Cowboys/Pen Riders for their feedyard in Red Cloud, NE. The main focus of the Cowboy/Pen Riders are spotting, pulling, diagnosing and taking cattle to the hospital and shipping fat cattle. This person will need to be a team player who is seeking a long-term position. You will have the opportunity to work with and learn from some of the best in the industry. We offer a benefits package that includes health insurance, dental, vision, 401(k), health savings, life insurance and paid vacation. Retention bonus offered to full-time employees. Incentives paid out at 6 months and 1 year of employment. If you are interested stop by and fill out an application or visit our website at Call Brandon Furr at 402-257-7769 or 402-746-2222 for more information.
RANCH HAND/GROUNDS
KEEPER: Full-time position at a family-owned ranch near Cody, WY and located in the Shoshone National Forest. Position entails lawn care, irrigation, heavy equipment operation, carpentry, equipment maintenance, building maintenance and overall residential and agricultural property maintenance. Experience is welcome but will train the right candidate. The ideal candidate will be reliable; have a strong work ethic; be able to perform individually and with a team; be a self-starter and enjoy working outdoors. Benefits include health, with optional dental and vision; paid-time off and 401(k) with employer matching contribution. For the right candidate housing on property is also available. Salary based upon previous experience. Send resumes to cg1@colliergroupoffice.com 12/6
COMMERCIAL/AG LOAN
OFFICER, BUFFALO, S.D.: Pioneer Bank & Trust is hiring a full-time Loan Officer to join our team in Buffalo, S.D. This role involves business development, portfolio management and a variety of lending types including commercial, ag and consumer. We offer: Competitive salary, profit sharing and bonus program. Full benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k). Generous PTO. Moving and daycare assistance. Advancement opportunities!! Ideal candidates have a degree in Business or Finance and 5+ years of lending experience (or related). Join a community-focused bank with a strong reputation and long-term career potential. EOE, including disability/Vets. Apply today at www.pioneerbankandtrust. com/employment 11/15
AGRI-ONE FINANCIAL: Farm/ ranch and all commercial loans. RATES AS LOW AS 5%. We have been helping with all aspects of agricultural, commercial financing and management for years. LET US HELP YOU on a consulting level with management to increase profitability, deal with and fix credit problems and for all your financing needs. WE CARE AND HAVE WORKING PROGRAMS designed for the farmer/rancher and not the banker. Please call Steve, 303-7733545 or check out our website, www.agrionefinancial.com. I will come to you and get the job done!! 11/1
Is looking for an Executive Director to lead their organization!
MPAS is a nonprofit member association dedicated to serving agriculture employers by ensuring access to a continuous, reliable and legal source of labor. The incumbent will be responsible for the strategic leadership, operational effectiveness, financial sustainability and external representation of MPAS. Having a background in range management, agriculture management, business management and H2-A will set an applicant apart. We offer a health insurance stipend, Simple IRA with a match, paid holidays, vacation and sick time with a competitive salary! This position is based in Casper, WY.
To apply, follow the listing here: https://jobsofthewest.co/job/executive-director-1
For further information, please contact our recruiter, Jenifer Malek of BBSI at Jenifer.malek@bbsi.com or 801-716-3423.
AKC PEMBROKE WELSH
CORGIS: Born June 15, triple clear genetics (DM, VWD1 and EIC). UTD on shots and dewormings, hip and elbow tested parentage. Delivery options available. Starting at $1,500 OBO. For more information visit www.rusticbarnkennels. com or call 406-745-7227, no texts calls only. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 11/15
REGISTERED WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: RHC, RHH, no earmarks, registration #A0715200, renewed to Jan 1, 2027. Comes with cattle irons and horse irons. $1,000 OBO. Call 520-904-8305 11/15
renews in January 2027, 2 sets of hot irons and 2 sets of electric irons, $3,000. Call only, 307-899-3737 11/15
WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE. LRC, LBH, renewed to 2033. $1,500. Call 307-259-2062 11/8
AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD/ BORDER COLLIE MIX PUPPIES: Ranch raised. Six weeks old. Working parents on site. Have had first shot, dewormed, tails docked and dewclaws removed. All different colors available, $650/ each. WE ALSO OFFER and work with Veterans who need service dogs. For more information about these wonderful puppies, call or text 307-272-0509. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 11/8
Heartland Cattle Co.
Selling 60 AI fancy heifers bred to AAR Midas, calving Feb. 11 and 30 AAR bull bred, calving March 3.
SELLING AT ARNTZEN ANGUS FEMALE SALE Lewiston Stockyards • Nov. 14, 2025 Call Daniel Troyer at 406-366-4539 or Dan Deichman at 406-799-5200 for more information.
AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD/ BORDER COLLIE MIX PUPPIES: Ranch raised. Six weeks old. Working parents on site. Have had first shot, dewormed, tails docked and dewclaws removed. All different colors available, $650/ each. WE ALSO OFFER and work with Veterans who need service dogs. For more information about these wonderful puppies, call or text 307-272-0509. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 11/8
WANTED RECIP COWS: Must be open!! Two to 6 years old, Red Angus or Angus-based cows. For more information, call Corie Mydland, 406-8555598 (cell), Trans Ova Genetics, Joliet, MT 11/1
BULLS FOR SALE: Registered yearling and 2-year-old Black Angus range bulls for sale private treaty. Good selection for heifers and cows. From popular sires and industry leaders. Semen tested and ready to go. CLAY CREEK ANGUS, 307-762-3541, www. claycreek.net TFN
YEARLING HORNED RAMBOUILLET BUCKS FOR SALE: Average on herd micron is 18.6. 64% yield while maintaining a 3" staple, ewes average 11 lbs. fleece. LOOK US UP ON FACEBOOK @ EDWARDS RAMBOUILLET OR CALL FOR QUESTIONS 307-670-3360 11/22
YEARLING RAMS FOR SALE: Purebred TARGHEE, purebred RAMBOUILLET and purebred COLUMBIA. Whole flock this year 20 micron. Call or text 307-680-4950 11/15
HAY FOR SALE: 3x3 and round bales of grass or alfalfa/grass mix. Delivered only. Call 605840-0015 11/1
QUALITY HAY FOR SALE: Grass, grass/alfalfa mix and straight alfalfa, net-wrapped large round bales, no rain. Western Nebraska location. Pick up or delivery available for fee. Call or text 303-906-2691 11/22
2025 FIRST CUTTING HAY FOR SALE: Grass mix, large round bales. Located at Murdo, S.D. Call 605-516-0107 11/1
11/8 FAITHFUL FEEDERS: Heifer development, backgrounding and grass calf prep. Billings, MT. Call Ryan, 406-696-0104 4/11 WEANER PIGS FOR SALE, located in Powell, WY. For more information, call 307271-1014 1/17
Pasture
CATTLE WINTERING LAND
AVAILABLE: Located 60 miles north of Gillette, WY at Kuhbacher Ranch. Program scheduled to begin Nov. 1, but entry date negotiable. Call 605-5912036, 307-467-5337 or 307467-5269 11/1
Ranch for Lease
PARK COUNTY, WY RANCH NEAR CODY, WY IS AVAILABLE FOR A LONG-TERM LEASE: The ranch has over 50,000 acres and supports an irrigated hay base with BOR water rights. Carrying capacity is 700 animal units yearround with hay production. Willing to split the hay ground and grazing. Please e-mail Honora Beirne (hbeirne@ acpg.com) and Melanie Giliati (mgiliati@acpg.com) for details 11/15
Horses
MEADOWBROOK EASY ENTRY HORSE CART AND HARNESS: Two seater, solid oak, 42” wheel diameter. $1,500. Call 307-250-3158 or 307-5873916 11/22
FOR SALE: Yearling and 2-year-old blue roan draft cross fillies. For more information, call Henry Lambright, 307-467-5651, leave message 11/15
ALFALFA FOR SALE: Over 100 tons, dairy quality, has some grass. $210/ton. Located around Lebanon, S.D. Call 605768-9671 11/1
STRAW FOR SALE: 400 TONS OF BARLEY STRAW, 4x4 squares, $40/ton. Located west of Powell, WY. Call or text 307-202-0532 for more information 11/15
HAY FOR SALE: Grass, grass/ alfalfa mix and millet. No rain. Call Greg, 605-222-2976 or Mark, 605-641-0156 11/1
2025 NET-WRAPPED ROUND BALES: Grass/alfalfa mix, first and second cutting available, $150/ton. 2024 CROP, 90 netwrapped round bales, 1,500 lbs., grass/alfalfa mix, $125/ton. Located in Cody, WY. Calls only, 307-899-3737 11/15
HAY FOR SALE: Triticale, barley, pea blend with alfalfa. Nice hay, 3x3 bales. ALSO, alfalfa with some rain, 3x3 bales. Shed stored. $170/ton. Farson, WY. Call 307-350-5472 11/8
CERTIFIED WEED-FREE PURE ALFALFA HAY: 2025 second cutting available in 3x3 squares, averaging 750800 lbs. 2025 first and second cutting also available in small squares, averaging 70-80 lbs. ALSO, 100+ tons of 2024 hay with weather damage. Would be good cow hay or great for compost. Will load trucks and any open trailer. MONIDA OATS: $16/cwt. Combine run. Will auger into truck, trailer or large totes/ag bags. Located between Powell and Cody, WY. Call or text Knopp Farms for details, 307-2540554 12/6
HAY FOR SALE: 1,400-1,500 lb. net-wrapped bales. Alfalfa, mixed and grass. Located in Slope County, N.D. Will load. Still cutting, will have approximately 1,000 bales. $85/ton. Call 701-440-1764 11/8
Angus
EAR CORN FOR SALE. NON GMO, no pesticides. Minatare, NE. Call Byron, 303-818-8152, leave message 11/8
HAY FOR SALE: Grass and alfalfa hay. ALSO, forage wheat and straw. Round bales and 3x4 square bales. Delivery available!! Call 307-630-3046 11/8
HAY FOR SALE: 2025 grass/ alfalfa, first and second cutting alfalfa, millet, haybet barley and CRP hay. 2024 first cutting grass/ alfalfa, first and second cutting alfalfa and CRP hay. GRINDING HAY also available. All in net-wrapped round bales. Semi load delivery available. Call for pricing, ask for Klint, 701-2904418, send a text if no answer or keep trying 11/8
VALLEY VIDEO HAY MARKETS, LLC: Representing 40 of the best growers in eastern Wyoming and western Nebraska. Call now for your fall/winter needs, Barry McRea, 308-235-5386, www.valleyvideohay.com 11/8
ROUND-BALED GRASS: 2025 crop 1,000 lb. net-wrapped bales. $50-$60/bale depending on variety. Cody, WY area. Call, don’t text, Anthony at 307-2542645 11/8
CERTIFIED BARLEY STRAW FOR SALE, 3x4 bales. Cody, WY. Call 307-899-1952 TFN
CERTIFIED ORGANIC ALFALFA/GRASS MIX HAY: No chemicals, 3x3 squares and round bales. Adrian Troyer, Byron, WY. Call 307-631-4104 12/27
EXCELLENT QUALITY PRAIRIE
HAY: Big round bales, weighing 1,400-1,500 lbs. each. Located near Chambers, NE. Call for price and delivery, 402-583-9924 or 402-340-2218 (cell) 11/1
HAY FOR SALE: Barn stored, 3x4 and small squares, straight alfalfa and straight grass. First and second cutting, trucking available, Riverton, WY area. Call 307-7096290 11/29
BARLEY STRAW: Certified weed-free small squares, $4/bale. ALSO, 5x6 round bales, $125/ton. GRAIN OATS, wheat and barley, $20/cwt. Greybull, WY area. Call 307-762-3878 or 307-899-4714, leave message 11/1
LARGE ROUND BALES OF CERTIFIED WEED FREE GRASS HAY FOR SALE, $85/ ton. Bales are approximately 1,175 lbs. Contact Lee at 307254-5115 or Bill at 406-4801248 11/1
Freightliners Freightliners
SALE: WATER TRAILER with (4) 1,500 gallon water tanks, 3 cones, 2 pumps, 50 ft. hose, electric start. ALSO, International 1256 tractor and John Deere 4520 tractor. Call 701290-2504 11/1
and BBQ’s. All furniture and appliances included. Just a short stroll to the heart of Old Town in Scottsdale, AZ. Priced to sell. Call 701-375-6821 11/22
100 ACRES 7 MILES SOUTH OF COLUMBUS, MT: 1/2 mile of Stillwater River frontage, 3 bed, 2.5 bath home with heated oversized 2 car garage. Two 48’x30’ metal pole barns and corrals, 100+ irrigated acres on the Stillwater River. Excellent location, 45 minutes to
HONDA FOURTRAX FOUR WHEELER: 281cc engine, button and kick start, good tires, all-wheel drive, new battery and new seat cover. $900 OBO. Call 307-463-6042 11/15
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE, FARMER RETIRING: John Deere 71 Flex 8 row corn planter on a 24’ stackable bar. AC Model 1300 30’ ripper with rakes. A 20’ Krause offset disc (new blades in front). Safety pull with a bull hitch. 2003 IHC 9400I Eagle semi fifth wheel truck, Cat engine, 26’ end dump trailer with roll tarp.a1997 Kenworth T800, Detroit engine, 20’ box with hoist, roll tarp, both beet and grain end gates. John Deere front suitcase weights. IHC front suitcase weights. Contact Greg Keller at 406-679-1136 11/8
IH 330 12’ DISC: Good shape, $1,000. Call 307-797-9785 11/1
Larry’s Seed with Legend Seeds has corn, grain, corn silage, soybeans, alfalfa, sorghum, sunflowers and canola Renovo Seeds: Cover Crops, alfalfa, forages, pasture mixes, grass, forage barley and oats. Yield Master Solution Biological Division: Envita makes all plants nitrogen fixing. Nutriquire for phosphorus and potassium enhancement. Wyoming Division Larry French 307-272-9194 Larryjfrench1950@gmail.com Montana Division Jeremy Robertus 406-853-8554 triangle6livestock@outlook.com
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FOR SALE: John Deere 714A and 716A chuckwagons with John Deere tandem running gear. H&S 7+4 18’ chuckwagon with bunk feeding extensions and tandem 14 ton running gear. J&M 385 gravity box with 12 ton gear, truck tires. 32’ header trailer. Landoll 36’ cushion gang disc with 3 bar mulcher. Gehl 410 bushel manure spreader with slop gate, double floor chains, 2 beaters, tandem axle. Meridian 240 PT seed tender, all hydraulic and roll tarp. Vermeer BP 7000 bale processor. 2019 Freightliner, DD13 engine, 12 speed automatic, daycab, good rubber, air ride. Burns portable loading chute. 14’ HD box scraper with tilt. Farm King 8’ snowblower with hydraulic spout. All in very nice condition!! Call 605-999-5482 11/15
CASE 1070 TRACTOR: 5,000 plus hours, with Du-Al loader and grapple. $12,500. Calls only, 307-899-3737 11/15
SINCE 1975!! Treated posts, corral poles, buck-and-rail, western rail, fence stays, rough-sawn lumber, bedding. SEE US at www.lodgepoleproducts.com and click our “Picking A Fence Post” tab to
Property for Sale
CODY, WY PROPERTY FOR TRADE OR OUTRIGHT SALE:
Eight acres with 3 dwellings on Lower Diamond Basin Rd. Nine miles from Walmart on Southfork Rd. Two new 1,700 sq. ft. houses, 2 bed/2 bath (each) and 1 car garage (each). Horse property with corrals, round pens and small tack shed. Seven acres with water rights, 2 ponds, gated pipe, lake view canal with some fence. Year-round live water from Diamond Creek. End of the road BLM access. $800,000 (may be some terms to the right buyer). For more information, call 307578-6345 11/22
CROOK COUNTY, WY: First time on the market in over 100 years. This ranch is just over 14,700 deeded acres with a mix of irrigated and native range land. There are over 2,000 acres of state lease and 8,500 acres of BLM lease. The Little Missouri River traverses through the ranch. $19,000,000. For more information, contact Keyhole Land Co., Bob Brockman/ Broker at 307-331-0909 or keyhole@wyoming.com 11/8
WE WILL PICK UP SCRAP
IRON: On-site processing and removal. Receive $$$ top dollar $$$ for your junk!! Call for details, Pacific Steel and Recycling, 307-234-6006. Casper/Central Wyoming 11/1
WANTED TO BUY!! Coins and coin collections, jewelry old new or broken, Native American jewelry, Sterling flatware, old watches, firearms, federal license. Call Ted at 720-327-7867, I will come to you!! 11/1
Hunting & Fishing
NOV. 24-25: PETSKA FUR WILL BE BUYING ALL RAW/ DRY FUR DEER/ELK HIDES AND ANTLER IN THE FOLLOWING TOWNS AND LOCATIONS: NOV. 24: Pine Bluffs
3:45-4 p.m., Sinclair; Burns 4:15-4:30 p.m., Antelope Truck Stop (drive thru, call/text Greg); Cheyenne 4:50-5:10 p.m., Home on the Range Processing (drive thru). NOV. 25: Cheyenne 7-7:40 a.m., Tractor Supply; Chugwater 8:30-8:45 a.m., Stampede Saloon (drive thru); Wheatland 9:40-10 a.m., Wheatland Travel Plaza; Guernsey 10:20-10:40 a.m., Crazy Tony’s (drive thru, call/text Greg); Fort Laramie 10:50-11:05 a.m., Ft. Laramie Bar/Grill (drive thru, call/text Greg); Lingle 11:15-11:30 a.m., Ty’s Pit Stop (drive thru); Torrington 11:50 a.m.-12:20 p.m., Insight Precision Arms; Scottsbluff, NE 1:30-2 p.m., Murdoch’s (north side). For more information, call Greg, 308-750-0700 or visit www.petskafur.net 11/15
Hunting & Fishing
NOV. 12-16: PETSKA FUR WILL BE BUYING ALL RAW/ DRY FUR DEER/ELK HIDES AND ANTLER IN THE FOLLOWING TOWNS AND LO -
CATIONS: NOV. 12 : Bill 6:156:30 p.m., Bill’s Store (drive thru, call/text Greg). NOV. 13 : Wright 6:50-7:20 a.m., Rest Area; Newcastle 8:30-9:15 a.m., Voelker’s Body Shop; Upton 10:15-10:30 a.m., Joes Food Center; Moorcroft 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m., The Coffee Cup; Gillette 12:30-12:50 p.m., T&T Guns and Ammo; Gillette 1:10-1:40 p.m., Rocky Mountain Sports. NOV. 14 : Sheridan 7-7:40 a.m., Sportsman’s Warehouse; Buffalo 8:50-9:20 a.m., Good 2 Go; Ten Sleep 10:50-11:20 a.m., Pony Express; Worland 11:50 a.m.-12:20 p.m., Bighorn One Stop; Manderson 12:50-1:10 p.m., Hiway Bar (drive thru, call/text Greg); Basin 1:301:45 p.m., Overland Express Mart (drive thru); Greybull 2-2:15 p.m., Overland Express Mart (drive thru); Lovell 2:40-3 p.m., Good 2 Go; Powell 3:30-3:50 p.m., Murdoch’s; Cody 4:15-4:45 p.m., Nature’s Design Taxidermy; Meeteetse 5:30-5:45 p.m., Elk Horn Bar (under lights in front of fire haul, drive thru, call/text Greg). NOV 15 : Thermopolis 7:15-7:45 a.m., Renegade Guns; Shoshoni 8:30-8:45 a.m., Fast Lane (NW corner, drive thru); Riverton 9:15-10 a.m., Vic’s Body Shop (behind the Dollar Tree); Lander 10:30-11 a.m., Zander’s One Stop; Jeffrey City 12-12:20 p.m., Split Rock Café (drive thru, call/text Greg); Muddy Gap 12:30-12:40 p.m., truck stop (drive thru, call/text Greg); Casper 1:30-2:15 p.m., Wagner Outdoor Sports; Glenrock 3:30-3:50 p.m., east exit on interstate (drive thru, call/ text Greg); Douglas 4:15-4:30 p.m., Douglas Feed (drive thru). NOV 16 : Orin Junction 6:45-7 a.m., truck stop (drive thru, call/text Greg); Lost Springs 7:15-7:30 a.m., Main St. (drive thru, call/text Greg); Lusk 8-8:30 a.m., Decker’s Grocery; Alliance, NE 11:3011:50 a.m., Bomgaars (drive thru, call/text Greg). For more information, call Greg, 308750-0700 or visit www.petskafur.net 11/8
“When I was eight years old, I really wanted to do 4-H, so we went to Idaho and found some pigs. Let me tell you, that first year was a disaster if I’m being honest,” she laughs. “My family and I got through it though, and after that, I was hooked.”
From then on, McStay remained active in 4-H and FFA throughout high school, finding a natural talent for livestock judging, which she pursued at the collegiate level. While competing in shows across the nation, she developed an eye for quality livestock and a deep respect for the people who raise them.
She also credits her judging experiences for teaching her more than just livestock evaluation, noting she gained confidence, experience and a network of people who share her unwavering passion for agriculture.
“Livestock judging took so much time and energy, and I was very passionate about it,” McStay shares. “Being able to get an education was awesome, but it was more rewarding to travel the country with my team, learning and seeing different operations.”
“It really instilled the importance of focusing on your own thing because everybody has different goals,” she adds. “It doesn’t matter if a person has 30 head, 300 head or 3,000 head – one can find success from different viewpoints. Just being able to grasp this was by far my favorite milestone.”
Today, McStay is the assistant livestock judging coach at Northwest College in Powell, where she helps students foster their own skills and passion for the industry.
She also continues to travel around the country judging livestock at jackpots and county fairs.
“This past summer, I went from Oregon to Indi-
ana and so many states in between,” she says. “It’s super fun, especially to see the kids, because that’s ultimately why we do it.”
In addition to her judging career, McStay manages her own Red Angus herd, a venture she started after receiving two heifers as a birthday gift.
Although her operation is in its small, beginning stages, she is working to expand, utilizing artificial insemination and quality herd sires, as well as her background in livestock judging to make sound breeding decisions.
Each summer, her cattle graze atop the mountain ranges of northwest Wyoming, something she says is a highlight of her year.
“There’s nothing more nostalgic than seeing your own cows run on the mountain in the Wyoming summer,” she states.
Championing the ag community
Outside of coaching and running her own cattle, McStay has made a name for herself as a dedicated advocate to the agriculture industry in Wyoming and beyond.
She is an active member of multiple organizations including Wyoming CattleWomen, American National Cattlewomen (ANCW) and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA).
Earlier this year, she received an NCBA scholarship to attend the national Cattle Industry Convention in Texas, where she was able to connect with producers from across the U.S.
She also helped organize and participate in the Women in Ranching, Education and Development (W.I.R.E.D.) event in Laramie, a hands-on workshop hosted by ANCW and the Noble Research Institute where women learn about everything from grazing and fencing to equipment handling and animal health.
Additionally, she
interned with the Wyoming Wool Growers Association this summer during its annual Wyoming Sheep and Wool Festival in Buffalo.
“I don’t have a background with sheep, nor do I raise sheep currently, but lamb and wool are such important commodities in Wyoming. It was so fun to meet with producers and learn more about the industry,” she shares.
Learning, growing, thriving
As a first-generation rancher, McStay notes her journey in the industry has come with its fair share of challenges, including finding pasture and making sure her cows get bred.
“Those are just a few of the things that weigh on me,” she admits. “I’m usually the overthinking type so I probably put too much thought into it, but I’m so small scale, those little decisions really effect me.”
Despite still having a lot to learn, McStay remains optimistic and resilient and
is quick to credit her success to a strong support system of mentors, peers and family members.
“I’ve been really blessed with great mentors and supportive parents,” she says.
“My family never ran cattle, but they’ve been such a great support system.”
When it comes to giving advice to other young, female ranchers, McStay says, “Keep learning. Keep pushing. Keep improving. No matter what, you can always do better. It’s not always easy, but it does get easier. It’s so rewarding to look back and reflect on the growth you’ve made.”
In the meantime, McStay says she hopes to continue building her herd, sharing her passion for livestock judging with the next generation and soaking up every second of the journey.
Hannah Bugas is the managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@ wylr.net.
I belong to the fraternity of people known as “stickers,” so named because we tend to stay put and do the same old thing in the same old way. Whereas the average American homeowner stays in their house 11.8 years, my wife and I have lived in a house we had built 40 years ago.
Ranchers and farmers know what I’m talking about. Practically every rancher I know is the third, fourth or fifth generation to live on the same ranch. I’ve known two ranchers who were born and died in
the same bed.
While my wife and I can’t make that claim, I am a fifth generation Californian and the last of my family to live here. I know it’s the trend and we should leave California like the smart people are doing, but we’re just not built that way.
I’m a little angry at the Californians who are giving up and leaving so they can go mess up some other state instead of staying here and putting up a good fight against the communists and socialists who have ruined my once golden state.
This was before we were overrun by illegal aliens, lefty professors, government bureaucrats, the homeless, whack-job Hollywood types and rich nerds who sit at computers all day drinking Five Hour Energy drinks and Mountain Dew, who have made their pile of dough, bought their yacht and pulled up the ladder behind them.
I can’t help it, I get attached to things, like my wife. Last year, we celebrated 50 years of marriage, and we commemorated the occasion by going to the same Mexican restaurant we always do.
We owned our last truck for 25 years and our current car, a Buick Lucerne, is the best car we’ve ever owned. It’s 18 years old now, has never had a major mechanical problem, has 70,000 miles on its speedometer and
when washed and waxed, it looks brand new.
Since my stroke five years ago, I can’t drive, so we tend to stay home and we’re satisfied. This is a word one doesn’t hear much anymore – satisfied. It used to be the only person who liked change was a wet baby, but now it seems our society can’t change fast enough. Look around and one will see dying downtowns replaced by big box stores and Amazon.
In my younger years, a family could have a nice house, a nice car and a nice life with only one wage earner, but now it takes two people working multiple jobs just to stay afloat. They’re only one injury or sickness away from bankruptcy, and we call this progress?
While parents are working, their sons are
home playing war games on their computers and getting indoctrinated by dangerous people. When I went to school, we never had to worry about some sicko bringing an AR-15 to slaughter his fellow classmates.
My wife and I couldn’t have kids, and when I look around today, I think maybe it was a blessing.
When my wife and I got married, we were broke, but hard work quickly corrected this.
Stickers tend to be savers. We still bank at a real bank – I don’t know how Bitcoin or an ATM works. We have one credit card we pay off every month, and we have zero debt.
We started out with nothing and were able to buy our first home at 24 years of age, and we paid it off within five years with both of us working.
Today, we find kids still living at home at 26, unemployed with huge student loans to pay off. They are sad, mad and they rebel by assassinating good people who are just trying to help.
Stickers are loyal. We buy the same brands of food we ate when we were kids, use the same old tools and buy the same gas. Some might look at my wife and I in our old, comfortable and familiar clothes and call us misers or dinosaurs, but we’re not opposed to change – only if it’s change for the better.
A person can get hurt out there on the cutting edge. And you know what? We love our happy home and the way we live. It may not be perfect but it’s home, and we have no intention of ever leaving – except in a hearse or a body bag.
by Lee Pitts
Building the herd – Maggie McStay manages her own herd of Red Angus cattle, which was started with two heifers she received as a birthday gift. Courtesy photo
“Checkoff dollars invested by ALB continue to help consumers learn more about preparing American lamb and we are seeing steady growth, but it will be important to focus on producing more lamb in the U.S. to continue taking back market share,” he adds.
Imports decline while prices shift
Through July, U.S. lamb imports totaled 174.9 million pounds, down 4.5 percent year-over-year. Both Australian and New Zealand imports have decreased, with monthly import volumes below last year’s levels.
Notably, mutton imports are down nearly 50 percent from 2024.
Price comparisons reveal imported Australian leg of lamb is getting pricier relative to U.S. offerings, but
this shift can’t be pinned to one reason – tight supplies in Australia, strong overseas demand and a weaker U.S. dollar may all play a part.
Strong prices across the board
Since July, the National Lamb Cutout value has climbed eight percent to $580 per hundredweight (cwt) – its highest since September 2022.
Prices for major cuts have surged, as racks are up 13 percent, shoulders are up 15 percent, loins are up seven percent, legs are up six percent and ground lamb is up 17 percent – all reaching their highest prices this year.
have also risen. After hit ting a yearly low in May, they increased 40 percent to $226.32 by early Octo ber, reaching values not seen
since February 2022.
Lightweight slaughter lambs – 60 to 90 pounds –are fetching strong prices, up 34 percent from this time last year. After a seasonal summer dip, feeder lamb prices have rebounded to $260 per cwt as of October. Summer video market sales averaged between $192 and $214 per cwt.
Looking ahead
Despite larger supplies, strong live and wholesale lamb prices point to resilient demand in American households.
Consumers continue to prioritize value and convenience, with ground lamb
motion, research and information checkoff program working on behalf of all American producers – commercial and seedstock –feeders, direct marketers and
processors to build demand for American lamb. Funding is through mandatory assessments paid by all industry segments, and the 13-member board represents all
industry sectors, geographic regions and sizes of production. For more information, visit lambboard.com, e-mail info@americanlamb.com or call 303-759-3001.
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outlines management practices for feeder calves
The first 14 days following feedlot arrival are crucial to determining the trajectory of feeder calf performance, according to Nebraska Extension Feedlot Specialist Dr. Jessica Sperber.
In a University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) BeefWatch newsletter, updated on Oct. 7, Sperber highlights some best practices for managing newly received feeder calves in order to combat stress, maintain animal health and improve calf performance.
Sperber discusses the article’s contents in greater detail with UNL Extension Educator Aaron Berger during an episode of the UNL BeefWatch podcast titled “Welcome to the Feedlot: Best Practices for Managing Newly Received Feeder Calves.”
“The goal of a receiving strategy is to make the transition from calf origin into the feedlot or backgrounding yard as seamless as possible,” Sperber writes. “The first 14 days upon feedlot arrival are critical in calf development and set the performance trajectory of the calf for the remainder of the feeding period.”
Overall, Sperber says the key to a successful receiving strategy involves effective management of feed and water, as well as working with a veterinarian to implement good processing practices.
Feed considerations
Calves often come to feedlots with no prior bunk feeding experience and may require a transition period to get acclimated to their new environment.
To help calves become “bunk broke,” Sperber recommends feeding familiar feedstuffs like long-stem grass hay throughout the beginning of the receiving period. Further, she recommends producers allot 16 to 18 inches of bunk space per calf to reduce overcrowding.
“Low intakes on newly received calves are common and generally improve in the weeks following receiving,” Sperber writes, explaining during the first seven days animals will generally consume forage at a rate of one to one and a half percent of their body weight (BW) on a dry matter (DM) basis.
For this reason, feeding high-quality forage in the beginning is essential to ensuring animals receive adequate energy while their intakes are depressed.
Stressed calves have a higher tendency to undereat, and they may consume lower than one percent of BW on a DM basis during the initial receiving period. To reduce mortality in these calves, producers should aim for a target intake of one and a half percent of BW on a DM basis by day 14.
Sperber says calves should be acclimated to their new environment and
consuming feed at a rate of two to two and a half percent of BW on a DM basis by the third week of feedlot life.
She also highlights distillers’ grains as a good source of natural protein and points to a 21- to 28-day “step-up period,” which is often required to transition calves from a high-forage to a high-grain diet.
Water consumption Since water intake drives feed intake, access to plentiful water is another vital component of receiving feeder calves. Like bunk breaking, calves may require extra attention as they learn to drink from a tank.
“Helping calves figure out where the tank is in the pen and where the water source is coming from is really important,” Sperber says, emphasizing there are several strategies feedlot producers can employ to ensure water intake.
Sperber notes allowing water tanks to run over for a short period of time can help attract calves to the water source and encourage them to drink from the tank.
In addition, Sperber explains newly received cattle will often walk the perimeter of their pen, so another strategy producers may consider could be placing additional water tanks around the edges to encourage drinking.
In all cases, keeping water tanks free of algal growth and feed residue is important to encouraging water intake and maintaining animal health.
Processing strategies
In addition to food and water, keeping calves healthy and fit for feedlot growth involves a well-managed processing strategy.
Sperber recommends a minimum period of 12 to 24 hours after delivery for cattle to acclimate to their new environment before diving into processing, which may include vaccination, parasite control, implantation, sorting, weighing and tagging.
“Vaccination protocols are critical and should be discussed with a veterinarian,” Sperber writes, emphasizing no two operations are identical and veterinarians can help provide tailored insight to producers.
Having a standard operating procedure to assess calves for signs of bovine respiratory disease and other ailments is also essential.
Additionally, Sperber notes knowledge of cattle history – including the geographical origin, amount of time spent in transit and awareness of any preconditioning – can help inform risk classification and should drive receiving strategy.
Grace Skavdahl is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.
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Fall colors wow across the West
The beginning of November usually marks another changing of the seasons across the West. For the past few weeks, Wyoming has wowed with its finest colors – golden aspens, crimson brush and crisp blue skies stretching over the open plains.
With the landscape aglow in hues of gold and rust, ranchers gather the last of their cattle from summer range, hunters chase the call of the rut and growers wrap up another season’s worth of work.
The Roundup team hopes readers enjoy the Cowboy State’s last golden days of fall before the snow flies and winter months settle in.
425-525#. Rec Vista 5, Nasalgen & 7 way @ branding. Sired by Powerful Blk Angus Bulls. Reputation, High Desert, Green Calves!!
Broken Bones Cattle Co- 239 Blk Ang & AngX(F1) Strs & Hfrs 450-500#. Rec Vision 7 & Virashield 6 @ branding. Year-around mineral program. Sired by Lucky 7 Blk Ang bulls & Hereford bulls. Nice, high desert, reputation calves!
E Spear Ranch- 200 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs
450-500#. Rec Vista Once SQ & Vision 8 w/ Somnus + Spur @ branding. Knife cut. High elevation. Sired by Reyes & Abernathy Blk Ang Bulls. Nice set of One brand calves!!
Linden Cattle- 200 Blk Ang & AngX Strs 500550#. Rec C & D & CattlActive @ Birth; Vista Once SQ, Vision 8 w/ Somnus @ Branding. Vigortone mineral. Sired by Popo Agie Blk Ang & Durbin Creek Hereford bulls. Fancy, Reputation & high desert!
George & Juila Carollo – 160 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 450-600#. Rec Ultrachoice 8 Way & Bovi-shield Gold One Shot @ branding. No replacements kept all calves are selling. All Natural. Sired by Clay Creek Blk Ang bulls. High elevation, powerful, quality calves!
Jack & Vera Roberts – 130 Blk Ang & BWF Strs & Hfrs 475-600#. Rec Vista Once sq & Vision 8 w/ Somnus. Hfrs are bangs vaccinated. Sired by low pap Blk Ang bulls. High elevation calves! Clyde Cattle – 120 Blk Ang & BWF Strs & Hfrs 400-525#. Rec Vision 7 w/ Somnus + Spur & Virashield 6 @ branding. Strs are knife cut. Powerful, fancy calves!
Mary Mead Partnership- 90 Blk Ang & Ang X Strs & Hfrs 550-575#. Rec Inforce 3, Vision 8 w/Somnus @ branding. Knife cut. Sired by Blk Summit & T Herbst Bulls. High elevation & Fancy!
Zale Vacher – 80 Blk Ang & AngX Strs 475-500#. Rec 7 way & Bovi-shield Gold @ branding. High desert calves! Leonard Roberts- 80 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 500#. Rec comp vacc @ branding. High desert & Fancy!
Dick & Sue Thoman- 75 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 530600#. Rec Vision7, Vista Once & Nasalgen @ branding. High elevation. Sired by Registered Blk Angus Brooks Chalky Butte bulls. OCC Legend genetics. Solid set of one brand calves!
Sims Labarge Creek Ranch – 55 CharX Strs & Hfrs 500-575#. 20 Blk Ang Hfrs 375-425#. Comp vacc @ branding. High elevation. Jac, KayLee & Mary Klaahsen- 65 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 550-650#. Sired by Powder River Angus, Kretchmen Angus & Six Iron Red Angus bulls. March/April calves. Weaned Sept 13th. Rec Once PMH IN & C&D @ birth; Once PMH IN, Vision 7 & Pyramid 5 @ branding; Once PMH IN, Vision 7 w/Somnus+Spur & Pyramid 5 @ weaning. Come from a yearround Purina Mineral program. Calves are raised @ 6000’. BQA certified. Easy fleshing, fancy calves!
Allen Ranch- 60 Blk Ang & AngX(BWF) Strs & Hfrs 450-550#. Rec Vista Once SQ & Vision 7 w/Somnus @ branding & Precon(10-18). Knife cut. Summer @ 8500’. Fancy, reputation calves!
Rimrock Cattle Co- 60 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 400-475#. Rec Vista Once SQ, Vision 7 & Nasalgen @ branding. Knife cut. 100% Ang sired. High desert & Green! Jeremy Hoyt – 55 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 470-600#. Preconditioned w/ Ultrabac 8, Pyramid 5+ Presponse, & wormed with Ivermectin. High desert calves! Goncalves Farms- 55 Blk Ang & AngX(F1) Strs & Hfrs 600-650#. Rec Enforce 3, Bovieshield Gold 5 & Somubac @ branding & weaning. Been weaned 45 days. Nice, reputation calves!
Lee Shaffer- 40 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 575650#. Rec Pyramid 5 + Presponse & Vision 7 @ branding. Good, stout, high elevation calves!
Nick Pince – 35 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 550#. Rec Vision 7 & Vista Once @ branding. Sired by SO bulls. One brand & Fancy!
Cows. Bred to Brooks Chalky Butte Blk Ang bulls to calve March/April. Proven set of high desert cows!
NURSE COW
Dick & Susan Thoman- 5 yr old Milking Shorthorn Bred Nurse Cow. Bred to Brooks Chalky Butte Blk Ang bulls to calve March/April. Broke to lead. Nice, gentle cow!
WEIGHS Sims Labarge Creek Ranch – 2 load weighs Curt Mayer – 1 white park bull.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 CALF
9:00 A.M. LOAD LOTS
@ 10:30 A.M. CALVES Ed & Garrett Miller- 225 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 500-575#. Rec Once PMH IN & Vision 7 w/Somnus @ branding. One Brand. Powerful, Choice, High desert calves! John & Kay Stoll- 180 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! Dale & Amy Hamilton- 110 Blk Ang & AngX Strs 500-575#. 65 Blk Ang & AngX Hfrs 475-550#. Rec Once PMH IN & 7 way. Knife cut @ branding. Sired by Paintrock Blk Ang bulls & small % Hereford. Reputation, high desert, choice!! Woolsey Farms- 150 Blk Ang & AngX(F1) Strs & Hfrs 450-550#. Rec Virashield 6, 8 way & poured. 45 days weaned. Green, Choice weaned calves! Tim & Margo Barkhurst- 100 Blk & BWF Strs & Hfrs 450-550#. Rec Vision 7, Virashield 6 & Nasalgen @ branding & Precon(9-28); CattleActive @ birth, branding & Precon. High elevation. Sired by Herring Angus, CSU Angus & CSU Hereford bulls. Reputation & Fancy!! Falula Farms- 85 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 500-525#. Rec 8 way @ branding. High desert calves. Keller Ranch- 55 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 480580#. Rec Vision 7, Virashield 6 & Polybac @ branding & Precon(9-28); CattleActive @ birth, branding & Precon. High elevation. Sired by Lucky 7 Blk Angus Bulls. Reputation & Fancy!! Ron & Dee Kobbe- 30 Blk & BWF Strs & Hfrs 550-650#. Rec Virashield 6 & Vision 7 @ branding & Precon (10-1).
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14
BRED COWS 7X Cattle- 90 Blk Ang & AngX 3-6 Yr old Bred Cows. Bred to Split Diamond Blk Ang Bulls to calve March/April. Rec Virashield L5, Ultrabac 8, Cattlemaster Gold FP5 & poured in the spring. Rec Virashield 6 VL5, Vision 8 & Ivomec this fall. High elevation. Heart Diamond Ranch- 45 Blk Ang Bred ST Cows. Bred to Blk Ang bulls to calve March/ April. Rec Safeguard & Clean-up this fall. Complete mineral program. High desert. First year off range. WEIGH COWS Sarah Faith Ranch- 2 load weigh cows
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25
10 Heifer, 299# $517.50
5 Heifer, 324# $510.00
9 Heiferette, 1112# $227.00
1 Heiferette, 1140# $221.00
LANDER
2 Heiferette, 1222# $217.00 COWS
CROWHEART
1 Cow, 1145# $220.00
2 Cow, 1017# $215.00
2 Cow, 1140# $209.00
BIG PINEY 1 Cow, 1110# $208.00
DANIEL 1 Cow, 1135# $207.00
BIG PINEY 1 Cow, 1210# $206.60
DANIEL 2 Cow, 1275# $205.00
CROWHEART
3 Cow, 1125# $202.50
LANDER
1 Bull, 1890# $187.00
FORT BRIDGER
1 Bull, 2105# $186.00
LANDER
1 Bull, 1890# $185.00
PINEDALE
1 Bull, 2070# $184.00
2 Bull, 1932# $181.50
LANDER
1 Bull, 2035# $180.50
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4
Smith XII LLC- 35 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 400-500#. High desert, one brand calves! Fred Nelson- 25 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 500-600#. Rec Vision 7 w/Somnus & branding. Knife cut. Sired by Hellyer Blk Angus bulls, Pokorny maternal genetics. BIack & beautiful! Pam Noriega – 17 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 400-450#. Comp vacc @ branding. Nice calves! Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 500-600#. Rec 8 way @ branding. Tommy Thoman- 12 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 530600#. Rec Vision7, Vista Once & Nasalgen @ branding. High elevation. Sired by Registered Blk Angus Brooks Chalky Butte bulls. OCC Legend genetics. Solid set of one brand calves! Larry Anesi- 12 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 550-600#. Rec C&D @ birth, Vista Once SQ & 7 way @ branding. High elevation. Good calves! John Wiekne – 8 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 250-375#.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7 YEARLINGS
D&D Livestock- 20 Corriente Yrlng Strs & Hfrs 700-800#. Clyde Cattle – 20 Blk Ang & AngX Yrlng Strs 750850#. Siems Labarge Creek Ranch – 13 PTO Blk Ang Yrlng Hfrs. Bryan Neely – 8 Blk Ang Strs 800-900#. Poured, wormed, and rec 5 Way in May.
START TIME 9:00 A.M. W/ COWS & BULLS BRED COWS @ NOON BRED COWS Pam Noriega – 17 Blk Ang Bred Running Age Cows. Bred to Blk Ang bulls to calve April/May. Good, reputation cows! Dick & Susan Thoman- 10 Blk Ang Bred ST
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28
FRIDAY, DECMBER 5
BRED COW SPECIAL • START TIME 9:00 A.M. W/ WEIGH-UPS • BRED COWS @ NOON
