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A Look Inside New research affirms the value of grazing for sage grouse chicks. . . . . . . . . . . Page 2 Whit Stewart looks at important considerations for ranchers to take during the winter with their sheep flocks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5 A young Newcastle leatherworker creates custom gifts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 9 Lee Pitts sees the future of the Non-human Rights Project as targeting livestock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . Page 16

Quick Bits Grizzly Moves Montana’s wildlife officials may keep planning to manage grizzly bears even though federal efforts to take them off the Endangered Species List appear stalled.

The state Fish and Wildlife Commission plans on Dec. 10 in Helena, Mont. to vote on a formal rule governing how it will regulate grizzly populations in the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem (NCDE).

Beef industry sees progress in priorities in 2018 Casper – As the U.S. beef industry looks back on the past year, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Kevin Kester told members of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association (WSGA) that a lot of positive progress has

been made.

“There is a lot going on, but it’s almost all good,” Kester said during the 2018 WSGA Winter Roundup Convention and Trade Show.

Kester, whose family ranches along the cen-

tral coast of California about halfway between the Bay Area and Los Angeles and about 40 miles from the coast, emphasized the importance of relationships and working together to accomplish the goals of the industry as a whole.

“The state-national partnership is truly, truly important,” he said. “Without our partnerships between the state and national levels, we would not be effective in Washington, D.C.” “The same is true for Please see BEEF on page 8

Prairie dog control

Highlighting youth

Future Cattle Producers graduates latest class Casper – In a special recognition program on Dec. 3, the Future Cattle Producers of Wyoming graduated their fourth class, and the top three students were honored for their progress.

Cheyenne’s Rudy Nesvik came out as the top hand for the 2018 class. In second place, Hayden George from Cheyenne was recognized, and third place went to Raelynn Baker, a student from Wright.

Coming out on top Nesvik, son of Brian and Penny Nesvik, emphasized the connections he made within the cattle industry.

“Our mentors have a lot of years and experience in the cattle industry,” he explained. “When I had situations

come up, I was able to go to mentors to learn from their extensive experience.”

Booth’s Cherry Creek Ranch in Veteran sponsored Nesvik’s project.

“As the cattle industry is facing a decline in young people, we need to make sure that we’re connected and communicating so we can make sure our industry continues to thrive,” Nesvik said.

Second Place Win In earning second, George, the son of Fred and Nicole George, said “I learned about the many risks in the cattle industry, both economic and in the cattle herd itself. I also Please see FCP on page 6

Wild Horses California’s wild horses could soon be given more state protection - a move prompted by the U.S. Forest Service’s decision to allow the potential sale of hundreds of wild horses to slaughterhouses. California State Assemblyman Todd Gloria (D-San Diego) on Dec. 4 introduced Assembly Bill 128, which would strengthen state law that makes it a felony to sell, import, export or possess a horse for the purpose of slaughter for human consumption.

Drought Trends For the contiguous 48 states, the U.S. Drought Monitor showed 22.18% of the area in moderate drought or worse, compared with 22.86% a week earlier.

Drought now affects 52.6 million people, compared to 55.1 million a week earlier.

Visit droughtmonitor.unl. edu for more information.

Emissions Shift Xcel Energy, Colorado’s largest utility, announced an ambitious plan on Dec. 4 to slash carbon emissions from its electrical generation by 80% by 2030 from 2005 levels, and emit zero carbon emissions across the eight states where it operates by 2050. The announcement makes Xcel the first major utility in America to commit to zeroing out its emissions.

Young producers - Brett McCoy (left), a mentor for the Future Cattle Producers of Wyoming, recognized award winners (from left to right) Rudy Nesvik, Raelyn Baker and Hayden George. Saige Albert photo

Producers may be able to qualify for cost-share to control pests Torrington – Landowners who fail to control their prairie dog population can expect a 30 percent increase in numbers each year.

Jenna Meeks, assistant supervisor at the Goshen County Weed and Pest Control, discussed the profit pulverizing pests during the Southeast Wyoming Beef Production convention in Torrington on Nov 20.

If the prairie dog population reaches 20 percent colonization on grazing land, Meeks said cattle will gain six percent less, compared to uncolonized grasslands. If colonization reaches 60 percent, cattle will lose 15 percent of gain.

For a 500-pound steer, this can account for a loss of 27 to 70 pounds per calf.

At $1.75 a pound, that is $45 to $122 less revenue per head.

“It may not look like prairie dogs are destroying pasture, but they are,” Meeks said to more than 100 ranchers at the conference. “We need to be proactive about prairie dog Please see PESTS on page 4

Budget recommendations out

Trade agreements make progress

Cheyenne – Gov. Matt Mead’s final budget recommendations place an emphasis on higher education, local governments, state employees and public infrastructure. The supplemental budget recommends expenditure of approximately 1.5 percent of the increased revenue identified by the Consensus Revenue Estimating Group (CREG) in October – totaling $148 million in general fund.

Most of the recommendations are for one-time expenditures.

If adopted, Mead’s recommendations will allow the state’s rainy day fund, the Legislative Stabilization Reserve Account (LSRA) to post an all-time high balance of $1.879 billion. The 2019-20 biennial budget would still remain lower than the 2011-22 budget during the first years of his administration.

“The supplemental budget honors the intent of the biennial budget process – to provide stable and sustainable funding for state government,” Mead said. “Where circumstances compel action, I have recommended additional funds. Given continuing resource constraints, the use of one-time funds seems the prudent course, and 82 percent of the recommendations are for one-time needs.”

Mead has recommended $20 million in consensus grant funds be made available to local governments, which will require cooperation between local governing bodies to submit a request. He also recommends $5 million in additional direct aid and $1.5 million in funds for local governments to develop local resource plans.

The budget recommends funds for the University of Wyoming to expand in-state scholarship programs, cre-

“Trade is the number one at the top of the list with this administration,” described National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Kevin Kester. “Every day is a new day on trade.”

On Dec. 4, President Trump tweeted that he’s the tariff king, which caused the stock market to drop 800 points.

“Every day is a new day with this administration, but we fully support President Trump with his regulatory and trade efforts. We have connections with the White House and in agencies to make phone calls and progress,” Kester said.

Trade progress “On the trade front, we’ve had some

Please see BUDGET on page 9

really good news for U.S. beef,” Kester commented. “We’re going to set an alltime value record this year, with over $8 million in U.S. being exported this year.”

Japan is the U.S.’ number one trading partner, with over $2 billion in value exported into Japan for the first time, even with a 38.5 percent tariff.

South Korea has skyrocketed to the second slot on the list, with $1.6 billion going to the country.

“All the Costcos in South Korea have converted from Australia beef to U.S. beef,” he said. “We also finished the KORUS agreement a few months

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Consumers Rule

As I have said numerous times in this column, if we produce beef and lamb, we need to be aware of what the consumers of our products are thinking and what are they looking for from that product.

The consumer’s habits and tastes change from each generation. As a From the Publisher baby boomer, I don’t understand the Dennis Sun actions of millennials much, never mind the newest generation, Gen Z. We then can support and influence our beef councils what we think is right. They are usually a step ahead of us, as they are usually in the know before we are.

In the ag news today, there are articles on a study by Tyson Foods to help them track food trends and gauge just what the consumers want with their foods and especially their proteins. As they say in the study, they recognize that they are the largest U.S. food company.

They say, “Food isn’t just our business – it’s our passion.

We take enormous pride and responsibility in helping shape and identify the next wave of culinary trends. This year we created the Tyson Trendtellers Council made up of a dozen of our company’s top food thinkers and innovators.”

Tyson may say it is a passion, but at this end of the meat chain, we know it is a business, pure and simple. Their protein division which includes our products is an important part of the Trendtellers.

Part of what the Trendtellers Council came up with are personalized foods to promote health and beauty, transparent food takes hold, more protein in more foods, the power of smart technology and food, food as a form of self-expression and fusion of global cuisines at home. Now you realize what I don’t understand, but I know it is just me, I’m a fossil.

Proactive wellness will be a big part of food. In 2019, more people will be thinking strategically about eating foods that help give them energy, focus and sharper thinking. There is a new push for new “superfoods,” the trend of boosting existing foods with the addition of positive healthinspiring ingredients. That’s more than just having a beer with lunch. The study said that health and wellness has evolved from not only eliminating ingredients that detract or don’t facilitate vitality but adding ingredients that may offer extra health benefits. That’s a positive thought.

Another big trend is “eating for mind.” They say that brain health is projected to be worth $11.6 billion by 2014, and people are obsessed with brain health and nootropics – that is, brain food for us fossils.

“Eating for digestion” is also a major trend, and it means more than just a bowel of beans. These probiotic foods are expected to have sales in 2018 of over $4.9 billion.

“Eating for beauty” is another trend that will have high dollar sales. Shinier hair, softer skin and stronger nails will be a big part of food selection. Proactive wellness will involve greater personalization as advanced analytics allow people to adjust and customize food products in real time.

DNA testing is also now available for what may be the most personalized eating plan of all.

Blockchain transparency or traceability will be big as more consumers will want to know where and who their food comes from and how that product from steak to vegetables was raised and maybe a picture on their smartphone of who raised it.

Protein will be a large part of food in the future and meat as we know it will face more and more competition from plants-based foods. If we do it smart, we can compete.

GUEST OPINIONS

Grazing Lands Grow More Bugs for Birds to Eat

By Hayes Goosey and David Naugle, Montana State University and University of Montana Most ranchers have heard the saying, “What’s good for the bird is good for the herd.” New research reinforces this by showing that well-managed grazing provides more than just better habitat for sage grouse. It also produces more of the bugs that growing young birds need to eat.

A study comparing arthropod communities in grazed, rested and idled pastures in Montana found that the types of insects that provide a critical food source for sage grouse chicks and other shrub- and grassland-dependent birds were 13 percent more prevalent on managed versus idled rangelands.

Early days – Sage grouse chicks are dependent on protein-rich arthropods during their first month of life, especially beetles, ants and caterpillars. Photo courtesy of the Bureau of Land Management

Grazing lands and insects Land use such as livestock grazing – the most common use of rangelands – influence the abundance and composition of insects, which may have far-reaching effects on rangeland ecosystems. Grazing impacts arthropods through direct habitat disturbance, as well as by changing the composition and physical structure of plant communities they rely upon.

Studies show grazing strategies that incorporate variation in grazing intensity, such as rest-rotation grazing that defers grazing certain pastures for a year or so, may be an effective tool for maintaining arthropod biodiversity on managed rangelands.

Research shows that 50 to 60 percent of the diet of one- to four-week-old sage grouse chicks is composed of insects such as beetles, ants and caterpillars. Predatory spiders – which researchers found in abundance in idle, ungrazed pastures – eat the bugs that sage grouse need to survive and thrive.

About the research Researchers from Montana State University investigated relative abundance and diversity of ground-dwelling arthropods in sagebrush habitats in central Montana from 2012– 15. The percentage of bare ground and the height of grass and sagebrush were also averaged for each location.

Samples were collected weekly in three types of pastures.

Deferred pastures were those in the “rest” phase of a rest-rotation grazing system, which involves moving livestock herds through multiple pastures during the season while leaving at least one pasture ungrazed for about 15 months to allow for plant growth and reproduction.

Grazed pastures were those where livestock were present, and idle pastures were defined as pastures where livestock grazing was absent for years.

Findings Total insect catches were twice as high on idle pastures compared to managed pastures, and the totals trapped in grazed and deferred pastures did not differ. This corresponds to the reduced percentage of bare ground documented in sample areas on idled rangeland – increased grass and shrub cover likely support a higher abundance of arthropods.

But researchers discovered that the specific insect classes preferred by sage grouse were 13 percent more prevalent on managed pastures. Plus, managed rangeland supported a more diverse assemblage of ground-dwelling insects, which may be particularly beneficial for birds that rely on this critical food resource.

“Grazed rangelands were chock-full of sage grouse food compared to idled pastures where predatory spiders were most abundant,” said Hayes Goosey, with Montana State University and lead researcher for the project.

Grazing food for ecosystems and production Well-managed livestock grazing of native plants is one of the best ways to benefit wildlife and working lands. Rangelands with lush native grasses, wildflowers, sagebrush and wet meadows are the best habitat for arthropods, as well as sage grouse and hundreds of other species. Plus, managing for diverse, healthy plants put more pounds on livestock, too.

Through the Sage Grouse Initiative and Lesser Prairie Chicken Initiative, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service offers technical and financial assistance to help ranchers implement a prescribed grazing system and other sustainable ranching practices.

To learn more about these practices, contact your local USDA service center.

Dr. Hayes Goosey is a rangeland entomologist at Montana State University and can be reached at hgoosey@montana. edu. Dave Naugle is a wildlife biology professor at University of Montana and can be reached at david.naugle@umontana. edu.To learn more, down the full report at farmers.gov/sites/ default/files/documents/S2S-Arthropods-LOW%20RES%20 FINAL-111218-edited.pdf.

Arthropod density changes

Arthropod density – Activity density of bird-food arthropods from samples collected in grazed, rested and idled pastures during the 2012-15 field season north of Lavina, Mont. show variation between the pastures. Bars represent weekly catch less squared means, and error bars represent the standard error of the mean. Montana State University and University of Montana chart fcsamerica.com

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NEWS BRIEFS Select beef phases out

Select grade beef has an important past in the cattle and beef business. However, its tonnage is shrinking and will continue to trend lower in the coming decade, based on collaborative research conducted across all beef industry segments.

Anipro and Xtraformance Feeds, Top Dollar Angus and the Red Angus Association of America have joined forces to analyze the current and future role of Select grade beef in the U.S. beef supply chain through the release of an industry-focused white paper, “Phasing Out Select Grade Beef.”

A product that was once a major portion of domestic beef production, accounting for 40 percent of all graded product a mere 10 years ago, Select grade beef is now fading into the background as producers and feeders respond appropriately to market signals encouraging increased levels of marbling. Genetic improvements, grid marketing, changes in feeding practices and the growth of qualitybased branded beef programs have drastically reduced the need for this once staple beef product in grocery stores and restaurants.

WACD elects new leadership The state’s 34 local conservation districts elected new Wyoming Association of Conservation Districts leadership during their recent convention held in Evanston at the Historic Roundhouse.

Todd Heward of Shirley Basin and Medicine Bow Conservation District, stepped up from the Vice President to take the helm as WACD’s President succeeding Shaun Sims of Evanston, who served in the role for the past eight years.

Dan Rice of Ten Sleep and the Washakie County Conservation District will assume the position of Vice President.

“It’s an honor and a privilege to lead such a great organization. I look forward to working with great staff, board supervisors and employees across the state. I believe Wyoming’s natural resources are the foundation of all that takes place in our great state.

I’m excited to continue the Association’s great efforts in conserving those natural resources,” commented Heward.

Also joining the board is banker and rancher Ryan Fieldgrove of Buffalo; Shanon Sims a rancher from Rock River; Levi Clark, a banker and rancher from Wheatland; and Reg Phillips, a rancher and property manager from Dubois.

NASS starts sheep survey The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will measure sheep and goat inventories and wool and mohair production during a nationwide survey.

“Interest in sheep and goat data continues to grow with increased diversification in agriculture and consumer demands,” said NASS Mountain Regional Field Office, State Statistician Bill Meyer. “The Sheep and Goat Survey gives producers the opportunity to report the latest information on conditions and trends in the industry.”

Beginning in late December, NASS Regional Field Office operators surveyed will be asked to provide information about their sheep and goat inventories, counts of lambs and kids born during 2018 and production and prices received for wool and mohair.

“Accurate data on sheep and goat inventory and production is a critical decision-making tool for USDA and the industry to be more responsive to domestic and international markets and consumer needs,” Meyer said. “The information can also help create public appreciation for the many benefits of U.S. sheep and goats and their products,” added Meyer.

To make it as easy as possible for producers to participate in the survey, NASS offers the option of responding via the internet, telephone, mail or a personal interview with a local NASS representative.

NASS will publish the survey results Jan. 31 in the Sheep and Goats report.

Lamb returns to Japan After a 15-year absence, American lamb has returned to Japan and some people in the United States sheep industry are excited to have the export market open for business again.

The U.S. Meat Export Federation recently launched American lamb’s return to the Japanese market with an educational seminar and tasting event in Tokyo. Greg Ahart, vice president of sales for Superior Farms, participated in the event and was impressed with the interest and enthusiasm.

“After a 15-year absence from the marketplace, seeing the amount of excitement and interest that was present in the room, both from the educational side, as well as when we proceeded to the presentation of products and the tasting, this event was truly something to be part of,” he said. “I was completely blown away by the volume and genuineness of the interest expressed.”

NCBA, PLC open internships The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and the Public Lands Council’s (PLC) Government Affairs Office in Washington, D.C., is accepting internship applications for the Fall 2019 semester. Positions for the fall semester, from Sept. 3, 2019 to Dec. 13, 2019, include a public policy intern and law clerk.

The deadline to submit an application for either position is March 15.

The internships give college students the opportunity to work alongside staff on a range of issues that impact U.S. cattlemen and cattlewomen. The interns will work closely with the lobbying team on Capitol Hill and assist with NCBA and PLC’s regulatory efforts, providing college students a one-of-a-kind view into the policy making process.

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Cattle survey starts In January, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will survey more than 40,000 cattle operations nationwide to provide an up-to-date measure of U.S. cattle inventories.

“This information helps producers make timely, informed business decisions such as planning for herd expansion or reduction. It also helps packers and government leaders evaluate expected slaughter volume for future months and determine potential supplies for export,” said Bill Meyer, director of NASS’ Mountain Regional Field Office. “Obtaining the current count of cattle will serve as an important decision-making tool for the entire agricultural industry.”

During the first two weeks of January, producers will have the opportunity to report their beef and dairy cattle inventories, calf crop, death loss and cattle on feed operations. To make it as easy as possible for producers to participate in the survey, NASS offers the options of responding via the internet, telephone, mail or a personal interview with a local NASS representative.

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UW cracks top 10 The University of Wyoming’s meat judging team corralled its first top 10 finish of its first season by placing seventh at the 2018 American Meat Science Association International Meat Judging Contest in Dakota City, Neb. Nineteen teams and 105 students competed Nov. 11.

“The International is the Super Bowl of meat judging,” said coach Sierra Jepsen. “It was their best performance of the year. We have not had a team since 2015, and for them to come back and be in the top 10 is amazing.”

The meat team competed at four contests in the spring and five in the fall. The International was the last for this team.

“They’ve been finishing right at 11th in the fall contests,” said Jepsen. “To finally crack that at the International, I’m really excited for them for all their hard work.

It’s exciting for them to end on a high note.”

Goats targeted in Tetons Mountain goats that hoofed it to the Teton Range have become unwelcome neighbors.

The wild goats are exotic and pose a threat to an isolated, native Bighorn sheep herd that’s barely hanging on in Grand Teton National Park. That’s a driving factor behind a plan to relocate and kill about 100 mountain goats that now call the Tetons home.

“The issue is that the mountain goats, which are not native, have been at fairly low levels,” said the Grand Teton National Park’s Science and Resource Chief Sue Consolo-Murphy. “But in recent years they’ve expanded and really overtaken the declining Bighorn sheep, which are native and their status is tenuous.” – Jackson Hole News and Guide

U.S. reaches China deal

Big win — The University of Wyoming Meats Judging Team finished in the top 10 at the 2018 American Meat Science Association International Meat Judging Contest, marking their first top 10 finish of the season. Team members also brought home numerous individual wins. Courtesy photo

Following a meeting of President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, the U.S. has agreed to halt its plans to raise the tariff rate from 10 percent to 25 percent on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports.

In return for the suspension of raising the tariff rate, the Chinese have agreed to purchase an increased amount of U.S. agricultural goods and products. As part of the agreement the two leaders reached in Buenos Aires, the U.S. and China will engage in 90 days of negotiations to resolve long-standing, structural issues the U.S. has with China’s policies concerning forced technology transfers, intellectual property, cyber theft, and agriculture.

On Dec. 3, National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow told the press that he expects China to drop its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. agricultural goods to boost imports of U.S. agricultural goods as agreed to.

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PESTS continued from page 1 control.”

Habitat preference Prairie dogs prefer short grass prairie and favor grama, western wheat, and buffalo grasses. During the winter months, when grass is dormant, prairie dogs feed on cactus and thistle groups.

“They don’t require additional water. They can get all the water they need from the plants they eat or clip, so we won’t see them around water tanks much. They eat a lot of vegetation, so they can see and hear things,” she said. “In these areas, vegetative recovery can take up to 20 years, depending upon weed pressure, precipitation and wind erosion.”

Population control Since they prefer low biomass areas, producers can create visual or tall grass barriers or use cultivation and irrigation to repel prairie dogs.

Fall is an ideal time to focus on prairie dog control. Control can also be accomplished by leveling and eradicating mounds and reseeding destroyed areas.

Prevention of overgrazing and moving watering sites from the short grass areas prairie dogs prefer can also be successful recovery methods.

Producers can choose to hunt or trap prairie dogs, but the most effective methods are toxicants or fumigants. Bait like Kaput or Rozol can be dropped into their burrows, and it will cause death by hematoma.

“They are considered anticoagulants, so the capillaries will rupture,” Meeks explained.

Poisoning prairie dogs with poisonous oats has also been used successfully.

Meeks recommended placing a teaspoon of the poison on the edge of the mound in the morning. When prairie dogs consume it, the poison reacts with the moisture and stomach acids causing death by asphyxia.

Zinc phosphides, aluminum phosphides and USDA gas cartridges have also been used as methods of control.

Cost share Meeks shared with producers information about the availability of a cost-share program that can help pay for prairie dog bait.

“We are not looking at total eradication but containment to control them,” she explained.

She also reminded ranchers and landowners that they need to have an applicator license for most poisons and anticoagulants to control prairie dogs, including poisonous oats and hemotoxins. She encourages producers to look at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website before using any anti-coagulants for prairie dog bait.

Some states require applicants to carry a piece of paper that can be printed out from the EPA website, showing they read the regulations, she noted.

Quick growth Prairie dogs typically mate between February and March, with pups born between April and May. Although the average litter is usually three to four pups, it can be as high as eight, she said.

The prairie dog lifespan is three to five years, but half the pups will die in the first year due to predation, disease and lack of food, she explained.

She commented, “It is impressive they can expand as fast as they do, given that half the litter will die.”

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

“We need to be proactive about prairie dog control.” – Jenna Meeks, Goshen County Weed and Pest Control

BuRec releases EA, FONSI The Bureau of Reclamation (BuRec) has released the Final Environmental and Biological Assessment (EA) and signed the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Platte River Recovery Implementation Program, Proposed First Increment Extension.

BuRec, working with the states of Wyoming, Colorado and Nebraska, water users and environmental and conservation organizations, proposes to extend the First Increment of the basin-wide, cooperative Recovery Implementation Program by 13 years.

Reclamation participates in the program to meet its obligations under the Endangered Species Act. The final EA and FONSI evaluate and disclose the potential impacts of the proposed 13-year extension of the Program’s First Increment. The final EA and FONSI does not represent the final decision of the Secretary of the Interior to extend the Program. The formal decision by the Secretary regarding whether or not to extend the Program in cooperation with the Governors will occur at a later date.

The final EA and FONSI are available for viewing at usbr.gov/gp/nepa/platte_river/index.html.

For additional information or to receive a printed copy of the EA or Draft FONSI, contact Brock Merrill at 307-532-1093 or bemerrill@usbr.gov.

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EXTENSION EDUCATION

By Whit Stewart, PhD, UW Extension Sheep Specialist

Winter weather brings special considerations for the ewe flock Sheep are truly fascinating from a resource utilization standpoint, especially when you consider that the most challenging production time points of breeding and the critical early stages of pregnancy occur during a time of the year when our forage resources are at their lowest nutritive value and temperatures are the least favorable.

Yet, even with their resilience to the cold weather, we need to be aware of the added risks during inclement weather season and have a strategic response on our operation.

Thermal balance Sheep maintain a relatively constant core temperature by balancing the heat gained from metabolism against that gained from or given up to the environment. The thermal environment has a strong influence on farm animals with air temperature having the primary effect, but altered by wind, precipitation, humidity, and radiation.

Under most conditions, there is a continual net loss of sensible heat from the body surface through conduction, convection and radiation. Under all conditions there is a continual loss of insensible, evaporative heat from the respiratory tract and skin surface.

Thermoneutral range sheep The thermoneutral range for mature ewes is 24 to 66 degrees Fahrenheit (°F). This range, also known as effective ambient temperature, is the most comfortable range for the sheep, called the thermal-comfort zone. Their metabolic heat production is constant in this temperature range and this environment promotes maximum performance with the least stress from heat or cold.

Within the thermoneutral zone, there is a cool zone where behavioral changes take place to conserve body heat, such as vasoconstriction

of peripheral blood vessels, adjustments in posture and grouping together.

Visual observation of some of these changes can help producers identify when animals are approaching cold thresholds.

Yet, even with the sheep’s behavioral ability to alleviate lowering temperatures, once the lower critical temperature threshold is surpassed the animal must produce metabolic heat from dietary sources.

Lower Critical Temperature can be a misnomer as it refers to the ideal temperature for the animal, not the coldest temperatures it can handle. This only implies the lower range of the optimum temperature range where the sheep will need to rely on heat generated from metabolic activities, including cellular respiration, absorption and heat of fermentation in rumen.

One reason sheep are so resistant to cold stress is the super insulative value of their fleece, yet even this is dependent on staple length. For example, onequarter inch staple length is a threshold where insulative properties of the fleece are greatly diminished.

Wind chill By means of a windchill index, the combined effect of ambient temperature and air speed on environmental heat demand is represented by a single value. Wind-chill indices have been developed for various species in cool and cold environments. During high wind velocities with winds over 25 miles per hour, the wool fibers are separated which decreases the insulative properties of the fleece and accelerates heat loss (Ames and Insley, 1975).

Precipitation A combination of low temperature, wind and rain or wet snow can adversely affect an animal’s heat balance.

Rain causes heat loss through evaporative heat loss and thermal conductivity by falling on the

skin. Water accumulates in an animal’s wool, displacing still air, thereby reducing external insulation.

In addition, freezing rain and ice may flatten the wool, thereby reducing its depth and thus insulative value. Snow or cold rain increases conductive heat loss, then drying of the wool cools the animal through evaporative heat loss.

Matted fleeces due to mud or manure also decrease the sheep’s ability to thermo-regulate.

Shearing and intake requirements Intake increases after shearing are generally a result of the increased heat production required to maintain body temperature.

Research has shown that shearing pregnant ewes has been shown to increase lamb birth weight without negatively impacting ewe body condition and body weight at lambing (Keady and Hanrahan, 2009).

In growing lambs, a 10 percent increase in lamb dry matter intake – 2.84 pounds compared to 3.06 pounds – was observed

by Keady and Hanrahan (2015).

Calculations from Brink (1975) found a linear increase in dry matter intake from 24°F to 90°F. From these calculations 88 pounds freshly shorn lamb would consume four pounds of feed at 24°F yet only consume 3.3 pounds at 90°F. Whether you hand feed or use a bale processor, a simple rule of feeding 15 to 25 percent in the weeks post-shearing is a soundpolicy.

Feeding recommendations Voluntary intake increases when temperatures fall below the thermoneutral threshold of 24°F. Christopherson (1976) observed decreased digestibility at lower temperatures.

For example, a lowquality grass hay might have a 54 percent digestibility at 68°F but only a 47 percent digestibility at 23°F. Thus, under periods of prolonged cold, it’s advisable to not only provide more feed but feed of a higher quality second cutting hay over first cutting hay or added supplemental protein that might aid in fiber digestion if low-qual-

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ity hay is the majority of the basal diet.

Fiber has a high heat increment when compared with concentrates (Baldwin et al., 1980). The greater heat increments fed during cold periods creates a sparing effect on net energy for production, such as fetal growth, average daily gain and milk production. For pregnant ewes, the decreased rumen volume due to fetal growth, especially for multiple-carrying ewes, limits digestive capacity and restricts increased intake.

If available supplementation with highly fermentable fiber from products such as soyhulls and wheat middlings and energy dense concentrates,

like corn, oats, barley andpeas, can alleviate metabolic demands for both the ewe and unborn lamb especially during inclement weather.

However, it’s important to gradually adapt ewes to these energy dense sources and generally should not exceed 1.5 pounds per head per day, as a rule of thumb.

Timing and planning In the digital age, it is much easier to anticipate an oncoming storm.

The digestive process in ruminants such as sheep can extend 24 to 48 hours after feed is consumed, thus providing extra feed 12 to 24 hours in advance gives the upper hand and allows heat energy pro-

duced from the feed to kick in prior to the cold stress.

The slow process of digging out snow or fighting mud further delays getting feed in front of the sheep and can put undue stress on ewes, especially during late gestation.

Feeding 25 to 50 percent more a day or two in advance of the storm will pay dividends during a prolonged cold snap. The idea of a “rainy day� hay or feed supply is a sound strategy when preparing for inclement weather.

Due to space requirements references are available upon request of the author. Whit Stewart can be reached at Whit.Stewart@uwyo.edu or 307-7665374.

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Having a mentor in Jim Lerwick of Lerwick Farms was essential to George’s success.

“Mr. Lerwick pointed me in the right direction and gave me the skills I need to continue to operate my own cattle herd in the future,” George explained.

Learning about the industry In third-place, Baker, daughter of Wade and Vicki Baker, said her journey in the program started at the Wyoming State FFA Convention, when she attended a presentation on the program.

“I saw an opportunity that would be great for me,” Baker said.

Largent Herefords of Kaycee donated Baker’s heifer.

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As she looks to her future, Baker said the program solidified her desire to stay in the livestock industry and prepared her for the next steps she hopes to take with her herd.

Baker said, “After college, I’m looking forward to growing my herd, but right now, I’m going to go to college at Casper College and get a degree in nursing.”

Using contacts Eilish Kelsey, daughter of Heidi Vossler and Jerry Vossler of Rozet, received a heifer from Gleason Livestock, LLC in Weston. She is a freshman at Montana State University in Havre, Mont.

“My mom and I were looking into mentorship programs when we found Future Cattle Producers,” Kelsey commented.

“I’ve learned quite a bit in this program,” she continued.

“I’ve learned communication skills and how to adapt to different situations, using what I have an working with it.”

As Kelsey continues to raise cattle, she will be able to leverage the connections she has made through Future Cattle Producers of Wyoming to learn more.

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“I hope we can continue to advertise the program more to get more people involved,” Kelsey said.

She also encouraged future participants to keep in touch with their donors.

“One kid in our class contacted his donor five times a month, which is impressive and really helped him,” she commented. “We also get other mentors throughout this program, and they’re always there to answer questions.”

Baker echoed, “This is a great opportunity everyone should jump into.”

“I met a lot of people and had a number of experiences I wouldn’t have been able to get anywhere else,” she said.

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TRADE continued from page 1 “Every day is a new day on trade.” – Kevin Kester, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association ago, which is really positive news.”

Finally, Canada and Mexico are big trading partners for the U.S., bringing $1 billion in exports in the past each.

“Canada and Mexico are two of our strongest trading partners, along with the Hong Kong and China markets,” Kester said. “We have some challenges with China with hormones and anti-biotics, but some access is better than no access. The potential here is unbelievable and unlimited.”

He added, “We need to keep our eye on China.”

The sixth-high market for the U.S. is Taiwan, marking over $500 million of U.S. beef into Taiwan in 2018. The increase was 36 percent over 2017.

“The market is really humming in Taiwan, and Wyoming can probably take some credit for that,” he explained.

Agreements Kester is among a group of approximately 30 advisors to U.S. Trade Ambassador Robert Lighthizer, and he said, “For trade agreements, there are a lot of balls in the air.”

The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) has just been signed by the U.S., and Kester said he hopes Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador follow suit soon.

“All three governments have to ratify the agreement,” he added.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue emphasized, “I have often said that we live in the best neighborhood on Earth – North America – and the signing of a new trade agreement with Mexico and Canada helps cement our highly integrated relationship as nations. President Trump has fulfilled a promise, which many said couldn’t be done, to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement and improve the standing of the entire American economy, including the agriculture sector.”

Perdue continued that

USMCA has significant benefits for producers, including greater access and lower barriers for many products.

“For U.S. beef, this is good because we held steady with no tariffs and no non-tariff trade barriers for U.S. beef into Canada and Mexico,” said Kester.

Perdue noted, “The deal eliminates Canada’s unfair Class 6 and Class 7 milk pricing schemes, opens additional access to U.S. dairy into Canada and imposes new disciplines on Canada’s supply management system.”

In addition, the agreement expands access for poultry and eggs, and it addresses Canada’s wheat grading process to increase the ability of U.S. wheat farmers to be competitive.

U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (R-Texas) said, “Farmers, ranchers and agribusiness in general will benefit from a strengthened trilateral trade agreement with Canada and Mexico, and President Trump brought our nation one step closer to realizing this important victory. There are several important wins for our producers in this deal, and I look forward to Congress swiftly approving the agreement in the new year.”

“This is good news for American farmers, and we now need Congress to follow suit and enact the necessary implementing legislation,” Perdue concluded. “I commend President Trump and our U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Lighthizer for their perseverance, leadership and hard work.”

China China also promised to relax its trade barriers and tariffs after the G20 Summit in Argentina over the first week of December.

With 37 percent tariffs on beef into China today, the industry stands to see gains from tariff reductions.

U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom commented, “U.S. meat exports have also become entangled in trade disputes with China, so it is encouraging to see the U.S. and China return to the negotiating table.”

“Our partners in soybeans, corn and pork are taking a heavy hit on tariffs, so we’re hoping those will be relaxed and our business relationships in China will begin moving again,” Kester said.

President Trump gave a 90-day grace period on tariffs for Chinese goods into the U.S., and Kester said, “I hope this is the start of a good relationship with China for trade.”

New agreement “The U.S. has also officially notified Congress that formal negotiations will begin with the European Union, Japan and the United Kingdom for trade,” Kester said.

“Number one on the list is a bilateral trade agreement with Japan.”

As the Trans-Pacific Partnership moves ahead, starting Jan. 1, the agreement will go into effect for the 11 remaining countries. The result for those countries involved is a 27 percent tariff on Jan. 1, and 26 percent on April 1.

The U.S. beef market is directly impacted, as its largest competitor in the region, Australia, will see significant price advantages.

“As soon they get some rain and they raise their cow numbers, Australia is going to kick our butts in Japan, costing a lot of money and market share,” Kester said.

“It is important we get some negotiations started in Japan as soon as possible.”

“Global demand for U.S. red meat is very strong,” Halstrom commented, “but exports cannot reach their full potential until the retaliatory duties imposed by Mexico, China and Canada are removed.”

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

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SALE REPORTS Beef Country Genetics Sale Reported By: Curt Cox, WLR Field Editor Nov. 28, 2018 Midland Bull Test Sale Facility, Columbus, Mont.

Auctioneer: Joe Goggins 64 Two-Year-Old Angus Bulls Avg. $4,340 53 Fall Yearling Angus Bulls Avg. $3,844 9 Two-Year-Old and Fall South Devon Bulls Avg. $2,611 50 Commercial Heifer Calves Avg. $1,050 Top Sellers Two-Year-Old Angus Bulls Lot 1 – MJB 1E of 5164 502C – Price: $11,750 DOB: 1/26/17 Sire: Bowman Cash 5164 Dam’s Sire: Connealy Capitalist 028 BW: -0.1, WW: +70, YW: +127 and Milk: +27 Buyer: Mike Maher, Isabel, S.D. Lot 27 – McD QV Answer 770 – Price: $11,000 DOB: 3/14/17 Sire: QV Final Answer 5009

Dam’s Sire: Basin Yellowstone R178 BW: +1.6, WW: +66, YW: +121 and Milk: +25 Buyer: Sunlight Ranches, Wyola, Mont.

Lot 3 – MJB 18E of 5164 034X – Price: $10,000 DOB: 2/23/17 Sire: Bowman Cash 5164 Dam’s Sire: Schurrtop America 5846 BW: +2.9, WW: +60, YW: +106 and Milk: +35 Buyer: Mike Maher, Isabel, S.D. Fall Yearling Angus Bulls

Lot 81 – McD Unanimous 7155 – Price: $8,500 DOB: 8/20/17 Sire: Vision Unanimous 1418 Dam’s Sire: JMB Traction 292 BW: +0.8, WW: +56, YW: +105 and Milk: +30 Buyer: Dion Ottmar, Mott, N.D. Lot 112 – Frosty Crk Complete 775 – Price: $8,000 DOB: 10/5/17 Sire: McD Complete 3508 Dam’s Sire: Ellingson Identity 9104 BW: +0.4, WW: +64, YW: +104 and Milk: +28 Buyer: Sunlight Ranches, Wyola, Mont.

Lot 72 – McD Uno 7156 – Price: $8,000 DOB: 8/23/17 Sire: C C A Uno 049 Dam’s Sire: Summitcrest Complete 1P55 BW: +1.7, WW: +68, YW: +130 and Milk: +31 Buyer: Shane Peabody, Ekalaka, Mont.

Pyramid Beef Annual Bull Sale Reported By: Curt Cox, WLR Field Editor Dec. 1, 2018 Frederickson Ranch, Spearfish, S.D. Auctioneer: Roger Jacobs 36 Two-Year-Old Hereford Bulls Avg. $5,111 73 Two-Year-Old Angus Bulls Avg. $5,472 4 Hereford Bull Calves Avg. $4,812 12 Angus Bull Calves Avg. $5,271 137 Commercial Bred Heifers $1,767 Top Sellers Two-Year-Old Angus Bulls Lot 64 – Pyramid Junction 7043 – Price: $20,000 DOB: 3/11/17 Sire: Koupal Junction 037 Dam’s Sire: S A V Resource 1441 EPDs: BW: -1.6, WW: +53, YW: +94 and Milk: +26 Buyer: Perez Cattle, Nara Visa, N.M. Lot 2 – Pyramid Resource 7020 – Price: $10,000 DOB: 2/9/17 Sire: S A V Resource 1441 Dam’s Sire: S A V Final Answer 0035 EPDs: BW: +2.1, WW: +60, YW: +111 and Milk: +25 Buyer: Marty Edwards, Gillette Lot 3 – Pyramid Resource 7018 – Price: $9,500 DOB: 2/8/17 Sire: S A V Resource 1441 Dam’s Sire: S A V Final

Answer 0035 EPDs: BW: +2.1, WW: +60, YW: +111 and Milk: +25 Buyer: Justin Edwards, Gillette Two-Year-Old Hereford Bulls Lot 104 – Pyramid Hometown 730 ET– Price: $16,000 DOB: 2/13/17 Sire: NJW 73S Hometown 10Y ET Dam’s Sire: FHF 0024 Starbucks 51M EPDs: BW: +3.1, WW: +53, YW: +85 and Milk: +33 Buyer: Thorstenson Ranch Selby, S.D. Lot 127 – Pyramid Sundance 7148– Price: $8,250 DOB: 4/17/17 Sire: Pyramid Sundance 4053 ET Dam’s Sire: FHF 9279 Deadwood 38Y EPDs: BW: +3.4, WW: +56, YW: +80 and Milk: +33 Buyer: Larson Hereford Farms, Spring Valley, Wisc.

Lot 128 – Pyramid Sundance 7136– Price: $7,250 DOB: 4/11/17 Sire: Pyra-

mid Sundance 4053 ET Dam’s Sire: CJH Harland 408 EPDs: BW: +0.7, WW: +51, YW: +81 and Milk: +33 Buyer: Justin Edwards, Gillette Angus Bull Calves Lot 83 – Pyramid Steadfast 8012 – Price: $7,000 DOB: 2/6/18 Sire: Mc Cumber Steadfast 635 Dam’s Sire: Sitz Alliance 8646 EPDs: BW: +0.2, WW: +53, YW: +90 and Milk: +24 Buyer: S & L Sheep Ranch, Alzada, Mont.

Lot 91 – Pyramid Command 8044 – Price: $7,000 DOB: 2/18/18 Sire: Baldridge Command C036 Dam’s Sire: Connealy Courage 25L EPDs: BW: -0.5, WW: +60, YW: +106 and Milk: +30 Buyer: Ellsbury Livestock, Sundance Hereford Bull Calf Lot 101 – Pyramid Perfecto 8031 ET – Price: $5,250 DOB: 2/10/18 Sire: LCX Perfecto 11B ET Dam’s Sire: DR World Class 517 10H EPDs: BW: +2.5, WW: +62, YW: +87 and Milk: +33 Buyer: Larson Hereford Farms, Spring Valley, Wisc.

Visit usmef.org, beefusa.org or usda.gov for more information on trade agreements in the U.S.

NRCS Chief appointed to lead agency On Dec. 3, USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue appointed Matthew Lohr to serve as Chief of the department’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

“NACD welcomes this long-anticipated announcement,” NACD President Brent Van Dyke said. “In addition to being raised on a farm, Matt Lohr has proven his commitment to agriculture and conservation through his nearly 30 years in leadership capacities. NRCS is a crucial partner in the federal, state and local government conservation partnership, and I applaud USDA for its diligence in

appointing a strong leader.”

Lohr was raised on a farm in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, and as a fifth-generation farmer, he continues his family’s legacy with his wife Beth and their six children through their operation, Valley Pike Farm, Inc. In 2006, Lohr was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates and later served the state as the Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services m from 2010-13.

Additionally, as a teenager, Lohr was elected vice president to lead the national FFA organization, a student organization of over 400,000 members.

Agenda/Registration Form:

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BEEF continued from page 1 states,” Kester added.

“States would have a harder time if they didn’t have the partnership with the national organization.”

Reviewing priorities In looking back at 2018, Kester said NCBA “hit the nail on the head” in assessing the association’s top five priorities for the year.

While the 2018 Farm Bill was making good progress, the passing of President George H.W. Bush has slowed movement in Washington, D.C. “The text of the farm bill was agreed upon during the week of Nov. 26,” Kester explained. “The text had to be sent to the Congressional Budget Office to be ‘scored,’ which will determine how much it will cost.

Right now, they are coming up with that number to make sure costs are in line with what the assumptions are.”

Kester said NCBA hopes budget numbers will be in early the week of Dec. 10 and leadership can confer moving forward.

“So far, leadership in the House and Senate has been successful in not releasing details,” he commented. “At this point, we think the Senate version will over-ride the House’s version.”

Priorities As a major priority for the U.S. cattle industry, Kester described a foot-andmouth disease (FMD) vaccine bank.

“Right now, the bank is woefully undersupplied,” he said. “We don’t have all 23 strains or nearly enough amounts to cover an outbreak when we get a FMD outbreak.”

Kester continued, “We asked to cover all 23 strains and enough vaccine to meaningful cover an outbreak in the U.S. We have approval of that in the farm bill. This is a start, but we’ll see what the actual financial numbers are.”

Under the conservation title, programs like the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) are widely used in the agriculture community. Kester and NCBA believe EQIP will remain intact, as will

the Conservation Security Program (CSP).

“The farm bill will be signed and voted on soon,” he said. “When it goes back before the House and Senate, there are no amendment allowed. They will vote yes or no, and then it will go to the President to be signed.

I think that will be done before Christmas.”

Transportation regulations Electronic loggings devices (ELDs) and Hours of Service (HOS) regulations are important to producers across the country.

“Implementation of ELD would have been a disaster for the agriculture industry,” Kester said. “We had a delay that ended Dec. 7, but if we get a continuing resolution and extension of government funding in Congress, the extension is included.”

“When Congress adopts the budget for Fiscal Year 2019, which we are in right now, we will have an extension of ELD requirements for livestock haulers through the end of this fiscal year, which is Sept. 30,” he continued. “That’s the good news.”

However, Kester said livestock organizations are still working with government officials to find a common sense, workable solution for HOS for livestock haulers.

Efforts have been made to insert language for ELDs and HOS in multiple pieces of legislation.

“This administration, under President Trump, compared to the prior administration is looking for solutions with us instead of fighting us,” Kester commented. “But, the mindset of a lot of career Department of Transportation employees is of 18-wheelers overturned and killing people. We have to keep that in mind.”

NCBA and other industry groups are asking for 15 hours regulations which would start 150 air-miles from the start of service, which provides several extra driving hours.

He commented, “We’re going to keep working to come up with a common-

sense solution and get the maximum safe solution to the HOS regulations.”

Fake meat “When I’m traveling across the country, producers want to know about ELDs and HOS regulations, but they also want to know about fake meat,” Kester said.

Two classifications for fake meat exist – existing, protein-based meat imitation products including Beyond Burger and cell-based, labbased products. Currently, imitation products are available on the market, while lab-based products are in development at labs across the U.S. “These products are big deal into the future,” Kester said.

Many agriculture organizations advocated for oversight of fake meat products to be housed in USDA, but a recent agreement has allowed for the products to be co-regulated by USDA and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

FDA will be responsible for research and development, as well as nutrition labels, while USDA will oversee marketing claims and inspections.

“When we look at the milk industry, they lost control with soy milk and almond milk,” he said.

“There are rules on what FDA can enforce. USDA enforces those regulations.

USDA also has requirements that marketing claims must be approved prior to going to market.”

“We are working hard to make sure USDA retains its authority,” Kester commented. “We believe these cell-based products will be on the shelves in the next couple years.”

Regulatory issues Finally, regulatory issues including the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule and more continue to provide an obstacle for the industry.

“Many people believe WOTUS is behind us, but it’s not,” Kester said.

“There are 22 states are under the Obama administration’s definition of WOTUS.” The Trump administration has worked to define

WOTUS within the bounds of the Clean Water Act. “The Environmental Protection Agency, under the Trump administration, has reached out and included our advice as far as the definition,” Kester said. “We’re looking forward to an announcement

on Dec. 11 from the White House. Pay attention to that announcement because I think cattle producers might like it.”

Across a broader regulatory spectrum, Kester said the Trump administration has also removed 22 regulations with every new regu-

lation that has been created over the last two years.

Kester commented, “That’s a good thing for us, generally speaking.”

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

OBITUARIES

We welcome obituaries. Obituaries are printed free of charge and can be sent to roundup@wylr.net.

John George Hayes March 23, 1944 - Nov. 22, 2018

John George Hayes, 74, transitioned into his heavenly life on the night of Nov. 22 in Wheatland, after a short but intense battle with cancer.

John was born on March 23, 1944, the youngest of 14 children of William and Lily (Doyle) Hayes in Hayden, Colo. He and his wife Judy Evans-Hayes were best friends since they were eight years old, eventually marrying and enjoying a long life together filled with adventure.

John made his home in Hayden until 1998, when he and Judy relocated to Wheat-

land to be near their daughter Traci.

John was truly a jack of all trades. He learned and accomplished anything he set his mind to. Ever the entrepreneur, the many hats he wore were in the lines of construction, coal miner, trucker, cattle hauler, cattle buyer, farmer, rancher and horse transport, finally retiring as foreman of True Ranches Farm Unit 2 in Wheatland.

After retirement, he continued to stay busy working part time with construction and trucking projects.

John’s life was not all work, he also enjoyed any competitions that could be done on horseback. He was a race jockey, riding Quarter horses in his early days, as well as the bronc rider in wild horse races. He team roped, worked his draft teams in pulling contests and, lastly, enjoyed riding cutting horses with his family.

He will be remembered for his humor and smile that was contagious, for his determination and resolve in the face of challenges.

John was a builder, not only of places and things, but of people.

John is survived by numerous family members and friends.

A farewell service for John will be held at 1 p.m. on Dec. 8 at the Wheatland Bible Church in Wheatland, with refreshments and fellowship to follow the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Central Wyoming Cutting Club in care of Debbie Keller, 822 West River Road, Worland, WY 82401.

The Gorman Funeral Homes – Platte Chapel of Wheatland are in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at gormanfh.com.

Truman David Julian April 18, 1945 – Dec. 5, 2018

Truman David Julian, 73, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family in the early morning of Dec. 5, 2018.

Truman was born on April 18, 1945 in Kemmerer, the first child of Don and Josephine (Angelo) Julian.

Truman married Marie Fagnant on Aug. 20, 1966 in Kemmerer. This union was blessed with three children Don, Dave and Trudi.

Truman grew up on the Rock Creek Ranch west of Kemmerer and attended schools in Kemmerer and the University of Wyoming, ultimately graduating with a Master of Science degree in range management.

After short stints with the Forest Service and Wyoming Game and Fish Department as a big game biologist, Truman

returned to his roots by buying his Uncle Charles Julian’s sheep operation and joining his father Don to create Julian Land and Livestock Corporation. Truman’s grandchildren are now the fifth generation to work on the family sheep ranch.

Truman was a passionate and relentless advocate for the agriculture industry throughout his career, ultimately rising to the level of president of the National Public Lands Council, during which he spent significant time in Washington, D.C. fighting for the future of agriculture in the U. S. He stayed active in service throughout most of his career holding offices as President of the Wyoming Wool Growers, board member of Western Range, chairman of the Lincoln County School District Number 1 board and chairman of the Kemmerer Joint Powers Board, along with numerous other board memberships.

He was named 1994 Ag Citizen of the Year by the Wyoming Livestock Roundup and 1998 UW College of Agriculture outstanding alumni.

Along with tending his flock, Truman’s greatest joy in life revolved around family. He greatly enjoyed traveling around the state

watching his children and eight grandchildren participate in athletics. He was probably happiest taking his grandchildren on summer pack trips into the mountains to check on the sheep, and he loved to hunt and fish. His favorite fishing hole was Lake Alice and the home ranch on Rock Creek.

Truman is survived by his loving and devoted wife Marie of 52 years of Kemmerer; sons Don (Jeannie) and Dave (Shannon), both of Kemmerer; daughter Trudi (Jim Hoffman) of Kemmerer; eight grandchildren; sisters Kathy Klint of Globe, Ariz.; and Janice (Odell) Rinderknecht of Tremonton, Utah; along with numerous nieces and nephews .

He is preceded in death by his parents; and his brothers Charles and Royal.

The rosary will be recited on Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Kemmerer, with the funeral to be held Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at the South Lincoln Cemetery in Kemmerer.

Arrangements are under the direction of Ball Family Chapel of Kemmerer.

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Leathercraft hobby turns into thriving business for Newcastle cowgirl Newcastle – When Ashten Marchant first learned how to tool leather and make leather items in the sixth grade, she never imagined the items she made would turn into a profitable business.

The Newcastle cowgirl started with a few bronc halters, but now, she makes a variety of items from leather bound book covers and belts to bronc halters and chaps.

Scouting the internet for an easier way to keep track of her livestock records jump started her business.

Leather- bound calving books Marchant designed have become a hot seller this holiday season.

“I advertised one on my Facebook page, A Bar Leatherwork, and within hours, I had sold several and ran out of books for the inside.

Since then, the orders keep pouring in,” she explained.

The calving books take anywhere from 2.5 to four hours to make each book, depending upon the difficulty of the brand.

“Brands with basket stamping have by far been the most popular design for the calving books. I do most of the brands on the computer, but when I get something more difficult like a mill iron or a cotter key, it takes more time because it is hard to draw those on a computer,” she said.

Starting in 4-H Marchant learned how to make leather items as a 4-H project, crafting a couple of bronc halters for her miniature ponies. Her aunt, who now makes chaps for the Junior National Finals Rodeo, was her teacher.

“Most of the things I have made have been for myself. I haven’t made a lot to sell until now,” Marchant

said.

“I spend a lot of time competing in rodeo, and all my horses have money names, so in the beginning, it was just bronc halters or headstalls to keep up with the money names,” Marchant explained. “Lately, I have been getting into making chaps and calving books.

I have also made a lot of leather covers for legal pads and calendars, and I also make belts. Those things are my biggest sellers.”

While in college at the University of Nebraska, Marchant had a business teacher who recognized her talent for leatherwork and told her she should make her hobby into a business.

“I packed my leather sewing machine into the dorm my last two years of college. It was a job in itself to get it up two flights of stairs in a building with no elevator. Those machines are heavy,” she said. “Luckily, my roommate only lived in the room a couple days a week, so I was able to use her side of the room for all my leather.”

First chaps It was there that Marchant designed her first pair of chaps.

“They were supposed to be made from mohair, but they came in Islamic sheep hide, so it was straight hair about six inches long,” she explained. “I hated it because I had hair all over when the hair came out.

Everyone at school probably thought I had a dog, because no matter how much I would sweep and vacuum, the hair was all over the room and all over me.”

She continues, “The chaps were hard to sew, but when they were finished, they were beautiful. Making

Roundup travels the world As holiday travels commence and Roundup readers are visiting warm, far-away and exotic places – or even cold, remote, snowy places - here in the office, we want to know where you’re traveling to and where you’re taking your Roundup.

Saige has finished up the paper from San Diego, Calif. at the Poinsettia Bowl in 2017, Washington, D.C. in 2014, and Delhi, India in 2015, and former Roundup Production Coordinator Amanda Bell designed your ads and the paper from Venice, Italy in 2015 and Japan in 2016.

Send us your photos of the Roundup in exotic places and receive a pair of gloves in the mail to keep your fingers warm this winter. E-mail photos to roundup@wylr.net or mail them to PO Box 850, Casper, WY 82601.

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them was a learning experience because I had all that hair to sew through. After that, I decided I liked them, so I have made a couple pair of leggings and some chinks.”

Custom work With her flair for design, Marchant custom-made all her own tack, with the exception of her saddle.

“My favorite item is probably a tripping collar I made for my breakaway horse. I like feathers, headdresses and lots of color, so I made it with 75 colors.

I spent a lot of time painting it. I wanted every color to match, and I didn’t want to use any color more than twice. It was a lot of work,” she explained.

Everything Marchant makes is custom and developed from pictures and ideas she finds on social media sites like Pinterest and Facebook.

Other ideas come from things she sees on the road while competing at rodeo.

“Sometimes, I will see a picture on someone’s Facebook page and think to myself how it would look on a headstall or breast collar. I also make a lot of belts, and they are not just plain basket ones. I like to use crazy colors, feathers, Indian skulls and money signs,” she said.

Marchant finds most of her supplies at a big leather show held each year in Sheridan.

“They have a lot of hides to select from, so I pick up several different colors and tooling hides. If I am going to do leatherwork as a profession, it takes a lot of leather, tools and patterns.

Leatherwork is not a cheap hobby,” she said.

Learning and growing Hoping to one day turn

her talent into a lucrative business, she learns a little more with each item she makes.

“The first year I went to the show, I picked leather based solely on what I like.

I learned that my taste may be a little more on the wild side compared to what some people like, so now I pick more neutral colors. I also try to buy a lot of leather in teal, because it is a very popular color,” she said.

She has also found a lot of support from others in the leathercraft industry.

Locally, saddlemaker Nevada Norton helps her find patterns and critiques her work. Although Marchant sells some of her work through local businesses, most of her work sells through Facebook at A Bar Leatherwork.

Gayle Smith is a correspondent for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send

Leatherwork - Ashten Marchant’s leather-bound calving books have been a hot item in her leathercraft business. Courtesy photo

BUDGET continued from page 1 ate an “Excellence in Agriculture and Research” initiative and continue the investment in science education programs.

Mead has proposed a “government emergency operations account” to assure the next Governor has the resources and flexibility to address anticipated urgent needs.

Visit governor.wyo.gov for Gov. Mead’s complete budget message.

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CALENDAR

Dec. 27-29

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

Dec. 6-15 Dec. 12 Dec. 12-13 Dec. 13 Dec. 14 Dec. 19 Dec. 20 Dec. 24 – Jan. 1 Dec. 25 Jan. 1 Jan. 11-16 Jan. 12-27 Jan. 22-24 Jan. 23-26

Jan. 19

EVENTS

Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, Las Vegas, Nev. For more information, visit nfrexperience.com.

Annie’s Project, Laramie. Register or learn more by contacting Brian Sebade at 307-731 or bsebade@uwyo.edu or Sue Golding at lgolding@ uwyo.edu.

Wyoming Water Development Commission Meeting, Cheyenne.

Visit wwdc.state.wy.us for more information.

Wyoming Bighorn Sheep Domestic Sheep Interaction Working Group Meeting, Lander, The Inn at Lander. Call-in at 877-278-2734 using PIN 787226 to join remotely.

Wyoming Legislature’s Select Water Committee Meeting, Cheyenne, Wyoming Water Development Office Conference Room. Visit wyoleg.gov for more information.

Early Advertising Deadline for the Dec. 22 Roundup. Call Jody at 307234-2700 or e-mail jodym@wylr.net to place your ad today.

Early Advertising Deadline for the Dec. 29 Roundup. Call Jody at 307234-2700 or e-mail jodym@wylr.net to place your ad today.

Wyoming Livestock Roundup offices closed for the holidays. E-mail roundup@wylr.net for immediate concerns.

Merry Christmas from the Wyoming Livestock Roundup.

Happy New Year from the Wyoming Livestock Roundup.

American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show, New Orleans, La. For more information, visit fb.org.

National Western Stock Show, Denver, Colo. Visit nationalwestern. com for more information.

Pesticide Applicator Training, Casper, Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center. For more information or to register, visit bit.ly/wyo-pesticide-2019.

American Sheep Industry Annual Convention, New Orleans, La. For more information, visit sheepusa.org.

SALES Dec. 10 Dec. 10 Dec. 12 Dec. 12 Dec. 13 Dec. 14 Dec. 14 Dec. 15 Dec. 18

Cross Diamond Cattle Company Annual Production Sale, at the ranch, Bertrand, Neb., 308-876-2211, crossdiamondcattle.com 14th Annual Billings Livestock Northland Stock Cow and Bred Heifer Sale, Billings, Mont., 406-245-4151, 406-245-6447, billingslivestock.com Shipwheel Cattle Company 10th Annual Bull Sale, Clear Creek Ranch, Chinook, Mont., 406-357-2492, shipwheelcattle.com Spruce Hill Ranch Sale, at the ranch. Ludlow, S.D., 605-576-3205, sprucehillranch.net Valentine Livestock Auction Special Bred Female Sale, Valentine, Neb., 800-682-4874, 402-376-4701, 402-389-0833, valentinelivestock. net Bowman Cattle Rugged two-Year-Old Bull Sale, Platte Valley Livestock, Gering, Neb., 307-287-6503, 307-246-3281, bowmancattle.com Profit Maker Bulls Complete Dispersal, Profit Maker Bulls Genetic Evaluation Center, Ogallala, Neb., 308-284-8280, 308-280-2225, profitmakerbulls.com Sandpoint Cattle Company Complete Dispersal, Ogallala Livestock Auction Market, Ogallala, Neb., 308-483-5100, 308-390-5697, sandpointcattle.com SMH Cattle/Poky Feeders Cow Herd Complete and Total Dispersion, PAYS, Billings, Mont., 406-249-3094, 406-698-4783, publicauc-

Big horn Basin LIVESTOCK AUCTION LLC

December 6, 2018 - 854 Head

Slaughter Bulls $1-$3 Lower • Cows $3-$4 Higher Feeders Light Test • Heiferettes $10-$15 Higher BULLS Clark, J. Jon or Deanna - Etna 1 Blk Bull, 2095# ........................................ $6500 Nielsen, Jr., Jack - Greybull 1 Blk Bull, 2095# ........................................ $6450 Redland, Robert & Lisa - Manderson 1 Blk Bull, 1690# ........................................ $5850 Charter Place LLC - Jackson 1 Blk Bull, 1975# ........................................ $5800 Hay Creek Land & Cattle - Thermopolis 1 Blk Bull, 1890# ........................................ $5700 Gernant Brothers - Greybull 1 Red Bull, 1795# ....................................... $5700 Butterfield, Jessie - Worland 1 LngHrn Bull, 1625#.................................. $5700 Frias, Ramon & Ramona - Powell 1 Blk Bull, 2350# ........................................ $5400 COWS Thompson Cattle Co. - Billings, MT 100 Blk Cows, bred, avg. 1203# ............ $170000 40 Blk Cows, bred, avg. 1185# ............... $153500 1 Blk Cow, 1350# ....................................... $5200 6 Blk Cows, avg. 1248#.............................. $5200 Stuckey, Rob & Kathy - Worland 21 Blk Cows, bred, avg. 1421# .............. $120000 17 Blk Cows, bred, avg. 1403# ................ $93500 Clark, J. Jon or Deanna - Etna 8 Blk Cows, bred, avg. 1617# ................ $116000 1 Blk Cow, 1745# ....................................... $5200 1 Blk Cow, 1660# ....................................... $4950 Lazy T Ranch LLC - Ten Sleep 1 Red Cow, 1100# ...................................... $7200 1 Red Cow, 1165# ...................................... $5100 Shepperson, Kasey - Meeteetse 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1053#.............................. $6100 PAR Ranch - Meeteetse 1 Blk Cow, 1360# ....................................... $5600

Jan. 12

Worland, WY

Sale Barn: 307-347-9201 Danny Vigil: 307-388-0781 1 Blk Cow, 1295# ....................................... $5100 J & J Baling - Manderson 1 BWF Cow, 1560# .................................... $5450 1 Blk Cow, 1225# ....................................... $4850 Renner, Paddy - Meeteetse 1 Blk Cow, 1565# ....................................... $5000 Winchester Hereford - Worland 1 Hfrd Cow, 1310#...................................... $4900 PAIRS Durbin Creek Ranch - Thermopolis 2 Red Pairs, avg. 1410# ......................... $117500 STEERS Willis, Franklin - Frannie 2 Blk Strs, avg. 493# ................................ $16200 Gernant Brothers - Greybull 7 Red Strs, avg. 635#............................... $14300 HEIFERS Anderson, Michael - Shell 18 Blk Hfrs, bred, avg. 1148# ................. $150000 DeWitt Land & Cattle - Elk Mtn. 14 Blk Hfrs, bred, avg. 895# ................... $140000 1 Blk Hfrette, 795#.................................... $13500 Fantaskey, Matthew - Worland 1 Red Hfrette, 775# .................................. $13100 2 Red Hfrettes, avg. 738# ........................ $10400 Ludwig, Clair - Shell 1 Blk Hfrette, 805#.................................... $12600 Willis, Franklin - Frannie 1 Blk Hfrette, 655#.................................... $11600 Shepperson, Shawn - Meeteetse 10 Blk Hfrettes, avg. 866# ........................ $11100 Mooncrest Ranch - Cody 22 Blk Hfrettes, avg., 962# ....................... $10900 Hay Creek Land & Cattle - Thermopolis 29 Blk Hfrettes, avg. 1007# ........................ $9000

• Upcoming Sales •

Dec. 13 - Weaned Calf Special Dec. 20 - All Class Cattle Dec. 27 - No Sale, Merry Christmas!

Dec. 13 Consignments - Weaned Calf Special Junior Johnstone - 100 head of mixed black calves, 550-650#, two rounds of shots, over 60 days weaned.

Broken Back Ranch - 120 black steers, 510-560#. 60 black heifers, 425-450#, weaned 45 days, two rounds of shots.

Carter Livestock - 400 steers and heifers, mixed black, 500-575#, branding shots.

Triple R - 90 black steers, all natural, 620-650#, weaned over 60 days, 2 rounds of shots, running out on meadows.

Luke Smith - 40 mixed black calves, all weaned, 550-600#, 2 rounds of shots, all natural.

Iron Peak Ranch, Daryl Esau - 9 black angus calves, 400-450#, weaned 60 days, August shots, 8-Way dewormer, no hormones.

Eric Bower - 57 mixed black calves, 500-650#, branding and preconditioned, heifers are bangs vaccinated, weaned for 45 days.

CJ & Vicky Nye - 40 steers, 500-550#, weaned in September, Fall shots: Shield 5, Nasal-gen, Mulit-min, Pour On.

Jan. 21 Jan. 22 Jan. 24 Jan. 26 Jan. 26 Jan. 28 Jan. 28 Feb. 1 Feb. 8 Feb. 12 Feb. 14 Feb. 14 Feb. 18

tionyards.com Annual Holiday Cow Classic “America’s Premier Bred Female Sale”, Burwell Livestock Market, Burwell, Neb., 308-346-4257, burwelllivestock.com Rafter T Angus Annual Bull Sale, Buffalo Livestock Auction, Buffalo, 307-736-2415, 307-299-4569, raftertangus.com Redland Angus Annual Production Sale, Buffalo Livestock Auction, Buffalo, 307-347-2270, 307-250-1548, redlandangus.com Van Newkirk Herefords Bull and Female Sale, at the ranch, Oshkosh, Neb., 308-778-6049, 308-778-6230, vannewkirkherefords.com Ken Haas Angus 38th Annual Right Combination Bull Sale, at the ranch, LaGrange, 307-834-2356, kenhaasangus.com Marcy Cattle Company and Marcy Livestock 58th Annual Angus Bull Sale, Gordon Livestock Auction, Gordon, Neb., 970-204-1134, 308-638-7587, marcycattlecompany.com Little Goose Ranch Second Annual Production Sale, Buffalo Livestock Auction, Buffalo, 307-751-2472, 307-751-1535, 307-751-6737, littlegooseranch.com Bobcat Angus 14th Annual Production Sale, Western Livestock Auction, Great Falls, Mont., 406-937-5858, 406-698-4159, bobcatangus. com APEX Cattle Annual Heterosis Headquarters Bull and Female Sale, at the ranch, Dannebrog, Neb., 308-750-0200, 308-226-2576, apexcattle.com Bullis Creek Ranch “Generation of Predictability 19” Spring Production Bull Sale, Burwell Livestock Market, Burwell, Neb., 402-3764465, bulliscreek.com McConnell Angus Annual Bull & Female Sale, at the ranch, Dix, Neb., 308-235-5187, 308-230-0430, 970-215-3204, mcconnellangus.com Powder River Angus Annual Bull Sale, Buffalo Livestock Auction, Buffalo, 307-736-2260, 307-680-7359, powderriverangus.com G Bar H Genetics Angus Bull Sale, Torrington Livestock Market, Torrington, 307-837-2540, 307-837-2925, 307-837-2279 Booth’s Cherry Creek Angus Annual “Progress Through Performance” Bull Sale, at the ranch, Veteran, 307-534-5865, 307-532-1830, 307-532-1532, boothscherrycreekranch.com Neiman Cattle Company Annual Bull Sale, Belle Fourche Livestock Auction, Belle Fourche, S.D., 307-290-0791, neimancattle.com Weaver Ranch 34th Annual Production Sale, at the ranch, Ft. Collins, Colo., 970-568-3898

POSTCARD from the Past

Compiled by Dick Perue rrichardperue@gmail.com

Visit Sparks Fire, New Idea Return from South Ben Carroll and family returned to their home near Saratoga last Saturday evening from Missouri, where they had been visiting with relatives and friends in the vicinity of Macon and Kirksville for the past two months. They made the trip both ways by auto, without experiencing serious trouble or mishap.

The return trip from Kansas City required about five days.

Mr. Carroll visited Kansas City several different times during his sojourn in Missouri and witnessed the havoc caused by the great fire in the Kansas City Stockyards recently, when some 30 acres of yards were burned and over 11,000 head of stock cremated. No cause for the fire has yet been discovered, he says, but the many suspicious circumstances attending the catastrophe have convinced many people the fire was not alto-

Devastating fires – An Associated Press news release on Oct. 16, 1917 states, “More than half of the Kansas City Stockyards, the largest in the world, was destroyed by fire early today. It was estimated after the fire had been brought under control . . . that several thousand head of cattle had been destroyed. Some estimates ran as high as 10,000. There were 47,000 cattle in the yards at the close of business yesterday, and while it was possible to liberate most of them, so rapidly did the flames gain headway that many were caught and burned. At the discovery of the fire thousands of cattle were liberated from the pens and the streets of both of the Kansas Cities were glutted with pushing, panicstricken herds of cattle running at will. Today these animals were being corralled by their owners and an attempt made at identifying the variously owned herds. Owners were finding difficulty due to the fact that a large percentage of them were farm herds and carried no identifying brands. . . ” A Wyoming rancher visiting Kansas City related this disaster to the local newspaper. AP photo, Historical Reproductions by Perue

gether accidental. The water mains serving the stockyards district had also been tampered with, so through insufficient supply and lack of pressure the firemen were unable to cope with a blaze, which would have been easily controlled under ordinary circumstances.

Mr. Carroll states feed is very high in price in that region and that most of the hay raised there is of very inferior quality. He took particular interest in the marketing of livestock in the great cattle market and comes home with a most decided opinion that Platte Valley stockmen are following the right idea in planning to install home yards, where their stock may be put up for sale to outside buyers, instead of being shipped long distances to sell whatever may be offered.

This plan, in his opinion, would undoubtedly result in great benefit to every stockman, and he hopes to see it carried to a successful conclusion. He saw many cattle sold at Kansas City, which had been shipped by small growers who were very much dissatisfied with the prices received but were unable to do else than take what was offered.

On the return trip, they encountered considerable quantities of snow a short distance north of Kansas City, but throughout the greater part of their travels, they found the roads very good and all conditions favorable, making their vacation a very pleasant one.

So reads an article on the front page of the Nov. 15, 1917 issue of “The Saratoga Sun.”

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MARKETS

LIVE CATTLE FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Compiled from USDA Market News Service information and other sources

Location Volume PAYS 12-5

UnUnder 400

400-500

500-600

Steers Heifers

600-700

700-800

Over 800

Sltr Bull Sltr Cows

Stock Cows Pairs

150-199 150

162-191 125-166

120-177 131-160.50

133-157 120-137

134-148 125

135.50 114-120

59-76 47.50-54.50

Centennial 12-6 919

160-195 145-161.50

143-180 142-160

140-169 131-157

135-153 122-135

126-147 93-128

113-144.50 101-128.50

59-75.50 34-70

Crawford 11-30 4178

167-171.50

166-199 145-170

160-187 134-157

142-177 132-149.50

130-167.50

Riverton 12-4 3346

134-218 150-167

108-199.50 100-157

141-182 126-141

142-155 122-145.50

134-145.50 118

141.50

57-69 38.50-54.50

Torrington 12-5 6503

193-220 170-184

180-206 163-181

155-183 141-160

151-163 142-144

149.50-159 132-136

130-140 122-147

76-78.50 63-66

163

161-192 142-174

153-177 132.50-146

142.50-159.50

141-145.25 140

127-150 107-135

61-76 41.50-90

$825-$1850

143 116

104-135

90-126

54-65 48.50-72

$935-$1700 $1175

134-149 122-138

111.75-146 109.50-132

53-72 43-65.50

$1050-$1350

9968

St. Onge 11-30 Big Horn Basin 12-6 854

162

Billings 192.50-217.50 12-6 6680 160-186.50

167.50-209 151-169

149-179 129-50-156

138.50-159.50 124-140.50

Belle Fourche 12-6

189.50-199 155-165

165.50-168.50 144-158

151-162 137-148

$650-$1650

PAYS

Volume

Feeder Lambs

Slaughter Lambs

66-73 54-65

Stock Ewes

1304

St. Onge

2812

+1.35 +1.52 +1.60 +0.75 +0.37

FEEDER CATTLE FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

This Week

145.98 143.68 144.38 144.48 148.70

144.20 141.95 142.53 143.05 147.10

Change -1.78 -1.73 -1.85 -1.43 -1.60

SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

This Week

4.96 5.08 5.14 5.21

5.05 5.15 5.21 5.25

DECEMBER MARCH MAY JULY

Change +0.09 +0.07 +0.07 +0.04

CORN FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Slaughter Bucks

Week Prev

This Week

3.60 3.73 3.80 3.87

3.72 3.83 3.90 3.96

DECEMBER MARCH MAY JULY

Change +0.12 +0.10 +0.10 +0.09

OATS FUTURES

No Report

Centennial

117.95 121.80 123.48 114.58 112.05

Change

WHEAT FUTURES

71 54.50-92

Slaughter Ewes

116.60 120.28 121.88 113.83 111.68

JANUARY MARCH APRIL MAY AUGUST

WEEKLY SHEEP AUCTIONS Auction

This Week

DECEMBER FEBRUARY APRIL JUNE AUGUST

FOR THE WEEK ENDING December 7, 2018 WEEKLY CATTLE AUCTIONS

Week Prev

101-232.50 124-226

Dry Edible Beans Daily Grower Bids - ND/MN and NE CO/WY/W NE Beans Region Bids Change Pinto ND/MN 21.00-22.00 Steady NE CO/WY/W NE 21.00-22.00 Steady Black ND/MN 26.00 Steady Great Northern NE CO/WY/W NE 21.00 Steady Navy ND/MN 21.00-22.00 Steady Light Red Kidneys ND/MN 34.00-35.00 Steady NE CO/WY/W NE 35.00 Steady Grower: Delivered elevator thresher run in 100 lb bags.

Source: USDA-CO Dept of Ag Market News Service, Greeley, CO WEEKLY NATIONAL GRAIN MARKET REVIEW Compared to last week, cash bids for wheat were mixed, while corn, sorghum, and soybeans were higher. USDA said wheat net sales of 711,800 metric tons for 2018/2019 were up 89 percent from the previous week and 58 percent from the prior 4-week average.

Exports of 480,700 MT were up 93 percent from the previous week and 43 percent from the prior 4-week average. Corn net sales of 1,177,500 MT for 2018/2019 were down 7 percent from the previous week, but up 26 percent from the prior 4-week average. Exports of 1,166,300 MT were up 11 percent from the previous week and 7 percent from the prior 4-week average. Soybean net sales of 890,900 MT for 2018/2019 were up 42 percent from the previous week and 87 percent from the prior 4-week average. Exports of 1,252,200 MT were up 22 percent from the previous week and 11 percent from the prior 4-week average. Wheat was from 38 3/4 cents lower to 33 cents higher. Corn was 8 1/2 to 22 1/2 cents higher. Sorghum was 18 to 49 cents higher. Soybeans were 18 1/4 to 22 1/4 cents higher.

WHEAT: Kansas City US No 1 Hard Red Winter, ordinary protein rail bid was 33 cents higher from 6.15 1/2-6.30 1/2 per bushel. Kansas City US No 2 Soft Red winter rail bid was not quoted. St. Louis truck US No 2 Soft Red Winter terminal bid was 14 to 18 cents higher from 5.35-5.41 per bushel. Minneapolis and Duluth US No 1 Dark Northern Spring, 14.0 to 14.5 percent protein rail, was 38 3/4 cents lower to 1/4 cent higher from 6.74 1/4-7.13 1/4 per bushel. Portland US Soft White wheat rail was steady from 6.15-6.30 per bushel.

CORN: Kansas City US No 2 rail White Corn was has no comparison from 3.80-3.84 3/4 per bushel. Kansas City US No 2 truck Yellow Corn was 8 1/2 to 10 1/2 cents higher from 3.72 3/4-3.74 3/4 per bushel. Omaha US No 2 Yellow Corn was 14 cents higher from 3.593.61 per bushel. Chicago US No 2 Yellow Corn was 15 1/2 to 22 1/2 cents higher from 3.37 3/4-3.55 3/4 per bushel. Toledo US No 2 rail Yellow corn was 14 1/2 to 17 1/2 cents higher from 3.64 3/4-3.68 3/4 per bushel. Minneapolis US No 2 Yellow corn rail was 12 1/2 cents higher at 3.23 3/4 per bushel.

OATS AND BARLEY: US 2 or Better oats, rail bid to arrive at Minneapolis 20 day was 1/4 to 10 1/4 cent higher from 3.13-3.51 per bushel. US No 3 or better rail malting Barley, 70 percent or better plump out of Minneapolis was not quoted. Portland US 2 Barley, unit trains and Barges-export was not quoted.

SORGHUM: US No 2 yellow truck, Kansas City was 40 to 49 cents higher at 6.03 per cwt. Texas High Plains US No 2 yellow sorghum (prices paid or bid to the farmer, fob elevator) was 18 to 22 cents higher from 6.29-6.84 per cwt.

OILSEEDS: Minneapolis Yellow truck soybeans were not quoted.

Illinois Processors US No 1 Yellow truck soybeans were 18 1/4 to 22 1/4 cents higher from 8.67 1/2-8.94 1/2 per bushel. Kansas City US No 2 Yellow truck soybeans were 22 1/4 cents higher from 8.74 1/28.79 1/2 per bushel. Illinois 48 percent soybean meal, processor rail bid was 2.30 to 3.30 higher from 312.20-316.20 per bushel. Central Illinois Crude Soybean oil processor bid was 1.03 higher from 28.1128.71 per cwt.Soybean oil processor bid was 1.03 higher from 28.11-28.71 per cwt.

Source: USDA-MO Dept of Ag Market News Service, St Joseph, MO Mountain Area and Western U.S. Direct Sheep Report (CO, WY, MT, NE, SD, ND, UT, NV, ID, WA, OR, AZ and CA) Receipts: 0 Last Week: 0 Last Year: 0 Compared to a week ago: There were no confirmed trades reported this week. Feeder lambs sell FOB with an overnight stand or equivalent 3-4 percent shrink unless otherwise noted. The state identified is the state of origin. Prices quoted per cwt. Current delivery unless otherwise noted.

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

41-100 46-54

40-87.50 $105-$170

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National Wool Review Domestic wool trading on a clean basis was at a standstill this week.

There were no confirmed trades reported. Prices reflect trades FOB warehouse in original bag or square pack, bellies out, some graded, and 76 mm or longer. No allowance made for coring, freight or handling fees at the warehouse level to reflect net grower prices (*) indicates new prices this week. (NA) represents microns not normally available in this region. Wools shorter than 75 mm typically discounted .10-.20 clean. Classed and skirted wools usually trade at a .10-.20 premium to original bag prices. Domestic wool trading on a greasy basis was at a standstill this week. There were no confirmed trades reported. All trades reported on a weighted average. Domestic wool tags are delivered to buyer and reported on a greasy basis: Number 1 tags: .60-.70, Number 2 tags: .50.60, Number 3 tags: .40-.50. In Australia this week, the Eastern Market Indicator was down 11 at 1849 cents per Kg clean from the sale a week ago. A total of 38,315 bales were offered with sales of 89.7 percent. The Australian exchange rate was stronger by .0090 at .7225 percent of the U.S. dollar. Australian wool prices are quoted delivered Charleston, South Carolina. The current freight rate is .15 cents per pound clean. Schlumberger Dry formula is used for yield determination. The 75-85 percent of Australia price range can be used as an estimated value of clean domestic prices FOB the warehouse and gross producer. These are estimated domestic values and may vary depending on current market conditions, yield, strength, length, colored fiber content, poly contamination, and other quality factors.

Clean Del Price Change from 75-85 Percent Micron US Grade in U.S. Dollars Previous Sale of Australia 18 80s 7.86 - .07 5.89-6.68 19 70-80s 7.39 - .03 5.54-6.28 20 64-70s 7.20 - .07 5.40-6.12 21 64s 7.13 - .10 5.35-6.06 22 62s 7.16 - .09 5.37-6.09 23 60-62s ---------------24 60s ---------------25 58s 4.85 - .29 3.63-4.12 26 56-58s 4.16 - .46 3.12-3.54 28 54s 2.94 - .35 2.21-2.50 30 50s 2.42 - .23 1.82-2.06 32 46-48s 1.63 ----1.22-1.38 Merino Clippings 4.01 - .09 3.01-3.41 Eastern Market Indicator was down 11 at 1849 cents per kg clean.

Australian exchange rate was stronger by .0090 at .7225 percent of the U.S. dollar.

Source: USDA- CO Dept of Ag Market News Service, Greeley, CO Wyoming Hay Summary Compared to last week reported forages and alfalfa pellets sold steady. Demand was moderate across most of the reporting regions.

Weather is cold across most of the state with some snow reported in various areas of mostly higher elevation. Some cattlemen are on the fence trying to decide on procuring additional hay inventory or sell off some older cows to save their pocket book for other expenses. Most contacts comment they still have some inventory to sell. All prices are dollars per ton FOB the field or hay barn unless otherwise noted.

Eastern Wyoming Alfalfa: Supreme large squares 200.00; Good large squares 140.00150.00; fair larges 125.00-130.00. Alfalfa/Grass: Premium large squares 210.00, 85.00 per bale. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets 15 percent protein 240.00.

Central and Western Wyoming Alfalfa: Good large squares 150.00-170.00; Fair large squares 130.00-140.00. Premium small squares 200.00-225.00. Alfalfa/ Orchard Grass: Premium large squares 150.00-190.00; Premium small squares 220.00. Orchard grass mix: Good large squares 140.00; Premium small squares 200.00-225.00. Certified weed seed free alfalfa cubes bulk 230.00-240.00, bagged 280.00.

Source: USDA WY Dept of Ag Market News Service, Torrington, WY Nebraska Hay Summary Compared to last week all reported forages sold steady. Demand was moderate across the state. Quite a lot of talk on the rain and snow mixture within the state. Many producers of cornstalk bales are wondering when it will warm up and clear the snow from the fields

SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

This Week

2.78 2.91 2.93 2.86

2.84 2.91 2.92 2.86

DECEMBER MARCH MAY JULY

Change +0.06 NC -0.01 NC

SOYBEAN FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

This Week

8.87 9.00 9.14 9.26

9.09 9.22 9.34 9.46

JANUARY MARCH MAY JULY

Change +0.22 +0.22 +0.20 +0.20

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

This Week

Prior Week

Last Year

209.43 389.30 165.38 161.91 268.59

210.79 389.43 166.50 164.59 270.77

203.50 368.88 162.47 167.42 263.84

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

This Week

117.10 117.01 188.38 183.31

Prior Week

115.39 115.90 181.89 182.24

Last Year

120.58 120.44 189.91 189.90

so they can bale again. It appears sometime next year could be the earliest for that to happen. Sellers of already baled hay are hoping for an upward trend in the market. Some prospective buyers are running down to a short supply of feed before procuring additional hay. All sales are dollars per ton FOB the field or hay barn, unless otherwise noted.

Eastern/Central Nebraska Alfalfa: Good large rounds 90.00-105.00; Fair large rounds 80.00.

Premium small squares 6.50-7.00 per bale. Alfalfa/grass mix: Fair to good large rounds 85.00. Grass Hay: Premium large rounds 100.00105.00; Good large rounds 85.00-90.00; Fair large rounds 65.0075.00. Premium small square bales 160.00-170.00. Cornstalk bales 60.00-65.00. Soybean stubble bales 50.00. Dehy Alfalfa pellets 17 percent protein 230.00-240.00.

Platte Valley area of Nebraska Alfalfa: Good round bales 105.00-115.00. Cornstalk bales 60.0065.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa 140.00-145.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa-stubble mix 130.00-135.00. Ground and delivered cornstalks 95.00-110.00. Dehy Alfalfa pellets 17 percent protein 215.00-220.00. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets 15 percent protein 200.00.

Western Nebraska Alfalfa: Premium large squares 170.00-180.00; Good large squares 150.00-160.00; Good large rounds 130.00-145.00. Alfalfa/Orchard Grass: Good to Premium large squares 180.00-200.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa 150.00-155.00.

Source: USDA NE Dept of Ag Market News Service, Kearney, NE

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

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Brands REGISTERED WYOMING BRAND: LRC, BS and LTH. Current through Jan. 2025. Christmas special $1,000 OBO. Contact Gene at 307-331-1049 ...............12/8

REGISTERED WYOMING BRAND: LRC and RHH. Current through Jan. 2025.

Christmas special $1,000 OBO. Contact Gene at 307331-1049 ..........................12/8 REGISTERED WYOMING BRAND: RRC and RHH. Current through Jan. 2025. Christmas special $1,000 OBO. Contact Gene at 307-331-1049 .....12/8 ONE IRON BRAND: RRC, BS and LJH. Current through Jan. 2025. Christmas special $1,000 OBO. Contact Gene at 307-3311049..................................12/8 REGISTERED WYOMING BRAND: RRC. Current through Jan. 2025. Christmas special $1,000 OBO. Contact Gene at 307-3311049..................................12/8 WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: LSC renewed to Dec. 2028. $1,500. Call evenings 307-532-3282 (Blake) or 307-575-6772 (B.W.) ........................................12/22 REGISTERED WYOMING ONE-IRON BRAND: RRC, RJH, $3,000 before Dec. 31 2018; $3,500 after. Brand also owned in Colorado. Call 307-745-4553 or 307-760-2844 ........... 12/15 WYOMING BRAND: LSC, LHS AND LSH, dues paid, freeze and fire brands available, $2,500. Call 307-837-2824 ...................12/8 REGISTERED WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: LHC, LHS AND LBH. One-iron brand, renewed to Jan. 2027. Call 931-881-6767 ........................................12/15 REGISTERED WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: LHC and LHH. One-iron brand, renewed to Jan. 2025. Freeze and hot irons. 307-851-0653 .....12/15 JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS!!

Wyoming brand for sale: LRC, LHS, LHH. Expires Dec. 31, 2018. Will sell to best offer of $2,000+ before Dec. 31, 2018 or to best offer of $2,500+ after Dec. 31, 2018. Latter will include paid renewal to Dec. 2028. Call or text, evenings, 307-217-1361 ................. 12/8

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JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS!! Wyoming brand for sale: LHC, LHS, LHH. Expires Dec. 31, 2018. Will sell to best offer of $2,000+ before Dec. 31, 2018 or to best offer of $2,500+ after Dec. 31, 2018. Latter will include paid renewal to Dec. 2028. Call or text, evenings, 307-217-1361 ............... 12/8

Dogs SIX BORDER COLLIE/BLUE HEELER PUPS: Over 90% Border Collie, born Sept. 30, 2018, no shots, $200/males and $250/ females. Rawlins, WY, 307-3211444................................12/29 AKC PUREBRED PEMBROKE WELSH CORGI PUPPIES FOR SALE: First shots and wormed. Red/white and black tri colors. Males $750 and females $1,000. Ready to go for Christmas!! For more information call Daniel or Ella 307-467-5343, please leave a message. To view photos go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds...............12/22 STARTED COW DOGS, $1,000. Videos available. Call 509-738-4188 ...................12/8

ASCA REGISTERED BLUE MERLES AND BLACK TRI AUSSIE’S: Out of working dogs used daily. Las Rocosa bloodlines. Gentle, kid friendly, ranch raised. Vaccinated with first shots, ready to go Dec. 19. Prices start at $400. For information call Shiloh 970 638-1031. To view photos go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds ...............12/29 FOR SALE GREAT PYRENEES PUPPIES: Ready middle of December. Delivery options may be available. $500. 402-382-8383. To view photos go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds .................12/22 LAB AKC PUPPIES: All colors available, whites, blacks, yellows, lite reds and lite chocolates. Excellent hunters, family companions. Full AKC registration. Shots, wormed, dewclaws removed. All puppies are cute, but it’s what they grow into that counts. Not all Labs are the same. Proud to own!! Been raising quality AKC Labradors for over 20-plus years.

Look at the rest but buy the best.

Both parents on site for viewing.

Will sell quickly!! $200 deposit, picking order is when the deposit is received. Doug Altman, Mitchell, S.D. Call/text 605-999-7149, click the our lab tab on the website for pictures www.southdakotayellowlabs.com.........12/22 FOR SALE ALL WHITE CHRISTMAS PUPPIES LOVABLE PYRENEES/LAB CROSS PUPPIES. Ready now for their forever family. Call to discuss delivery options. Located near Bassett, NE. $400. 402-382-7501. To view photos go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds ...............12/22 BORDER COLLIE PUPPIES FOR SALE: Out of good working parents. Call Chris Limmer, 307-472-0504 or 307-262-6956 ........................................12/22 AIREDALE PUPPIES: Ready to go second week of Dec. $500 in Powell, WY. Call 307-754-9023 or 307-250-2260 .......................12/8 FOR SALE REGISTERED RED BONE COON DOGS: Ready now for their forever homes. Delivery options may be available. $500. 605-478-0186. To view photos go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds .........................12/22

Cattle REPUTATION HERD: SELLING ALL SHORT, SOLID MOUTH COWS. No culls in the bunch.

45 head bred to Tuelle, 1/4 to 1/2 blood SimAngus bulls. Calves averaged 580 lbs. Oct. 10. Due to start calving March 10. ALSO, can show bulls and replacement heifers upon request. Call 307851-9379 ............................12/29 LOOKING FOR GOOD SHORTTERM COWS that calve in March or April. Call 307-7092375 ................................ 12/29 FOR SALE: 200 head 4-year-old Black Angus cows. Few baldies and a few reds. ALSO, 100 head 3-year-old Black Angus cows.

Few baldies and a few reds. All bred to black bulls. Will sell in 50 head lots. Located in Riverton, WY. Call Cliff Henderson, 970260-0892 ............................12/22 FOR SALE: 130 fancy F1 black baldy bred heifers (Hereford cows/black bulls). 18 head synchronized and AI’d for Feb. 12 calving. The rest will start the end of Feb., some in April. They are in groups. Bred to light birthweight calving ease Black Angus bulls.

Heifers are weighing 1,050 lbs. plus. Breeding shots given this spring and ultrasounded. Madison Ranch 701-828-3507 12/15

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40 Registered Mature Angus Cows Bred to Simmental Bulls Relentless, Bullseye Double Double Down Calve Feb. and Early March ......

70 Registered and Commercial Angus Heifer Calves Born Feb. - April ......

40 Registered Bred Heifers AI'd to Angus Bulls Calve Feb. and March ......

40 Registered Mature Angus Bred Cows AI'd to Angus Bulls Calve Feb. and March ......

40 Mixed, Aged Registered Angus Cows, Bred Angus Calve April and May ......

50 Registered Summer and Fall Angus Bulls Calving Ease, High Growth and Excellent Carcass ......

Contact Ken Haas (307) 834-2356 La Grange, WY

TOSTENSON BRED HEIFER SALE, HUB CITY LIVESTOCK, SAT. DEC.22, 2018: Purebred Black Angus, fancy and gentle disposition. Weigh 1,200 lbs. Bred RBM, low birthweight and calving ease.

92 head calve Feb. 18 for 21 days. Extensive shot program, Scour Bos and poured. Contact Jeremy Tostenson 605949-1315 to receive pictures, video, vet shot records and bull EPDs. For further information please contact Glenn Gaikowski 605-881-1872 or Hub City Livestock 605-2253273 .............................12/15 107 PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS, bred, coming 2-year-old heifers. AI and bull bred, to start calving March 20. AI’d to Sure Fire. ALSO, 48 head 5- to 6-year-old bred cows, to start calving April 1. Located in Terry, MT. Call 406-9741831 ........................... 12/22 250 BLACK ANGUS BRED HEIFERS: South Dakota origin, OCVD, exposed to proven LBW Black Angus bulls for 45 days. Start calving Feb. 1, 2019. References available.

Please call 785-394-1955 (cell), 785-394-2374 (home) or 785-731-5067 ...............12/22 SOUTHWESTERN MONTANA RETIREMENT DISPERSION: 200 HEAD of registered Angus females for sale. 125 HEAD of bred cows, 8 years and under.

AI’d to Bubs Southern Charm, S Chisum, Baldridge Bronc.

Start calving Feb. 25, 2019.

15 HEAD of fancy AI bred heifers. AI’d to MCR Horizon.

Start calving Feb. 14, 2019.

30 HEAD of 2018 replacement heifer calves. 30 HEAD of aged bred females. On a complete vaccination program.

Call 406-745-2782 or 970-3967302 .............................12/15 150 HEAD YOUNG BLACK ANGUS COWS: One brand, Wyoming cows. Start calving April 1. Winter cornstalks are available. $1,600/head. Trucking is available. Call 308-6410636 or 307-258-6290 ......12/8

Clay Creek Angus Jim & Lori French 3334 Rd 14 Greybull, WY 82426 307-762-3541 • www.claycreek.net

Registered Yearling and Two-Year-Old Bulls

by Popular Sires: S A V Bismarck, Rito 707, S A V Resource, Connealy Spur, Connealy Countdown and Coleman Charlo Along with: Registered Replacement Yearling & Bred Heifers

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Angus PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS BRED HEIFERS: Due to start calving March 7, bred to LBW Black Angus bulls. Ramon Walker, Lyman, WY, 307-7805044, 307-787-6106 .........12/8 30 3-YEAR-OLD REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS COWS: Black Granite and True Grit breeding, bred back to Hilltop Catalyst.

ALSO, 11 bred heifers by Koupel Advance bred to TH Prime Cut, sells with or without papers.

Wards Flying W, 406-580-4488 ..........................................12/8 FOR SALE: Sixteen young and medium age Angus cows, June calvers and 1 March calver. Priced to sell. 307-2312603 ...............................12/8 FOR SALE: 280 registered and commercial Black Angus BRED heifers for sale. Due to start calving after March 1. Bred to Connealy In Focus 4925 sons with “sleep all night” low birthweights. Available first come, first serve. Delivery and volume discounts available!!

MILLER ANGUS FARMS, Estelline, S.D. Call Kody, 605690-1997 ........................1/26

Red Angus 90 RED ANGUS BRED HEIFERS: One-iron. Home raised. $1,650 to sort semi loads, smaller gate cuts $1,675. To calve starting March 9 for 46 days. Bull bred by Pieper and Crump bulls out of our reputation cow erd. 950 lbs. Complete modified live vaccine program, Ultrasounded and 1st Scourguard. Laramie, WY. Call 307-745-3083 ...... 12/22 WE WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO THANK ALL THE BUYERS who purchased our bulls and cows over the last year. You are very important to our program and look forward to serving you in the future. Thanks again from CLR Red Angus, Dan & Deb Robertson, 307431-1013 .................... 12/22

2-year-old registered Limousin Bulls Herefords

HEREFORD BULLS FOR SALE: Are your weaning weights flat? Could you use a shot of hybrid vigor? Come and check out our high quality Hereford bulls. We use some of the top genetics in the country in our intense AI program. So put a white face on those babies and let the magic of heterosis work for you. You will realize 30-40 lbs. bigger weaning weights and those baldy heifer calves will be golden in the sale barn, on video or at the ranch. No better cow in the world than that baldy cow. You can save some big bucks buying private treaty from us too. Gene Stillahn, Sticks & Stones Ranch, 307421-1592 .................... 12/22

Limousin

2-year-old 2-year-old registered 2-year-old registered Limousin Bulls registered

Limousin Bulls Bulls Limousin

Custom Feeding

WINTERING COWS/BRED HEIFERS & FEEDING CALVES

with Calving Cows / Heifers as an option November - April Pasture & Lots Used Southwest of Hayes, SD (17mi. N. Midland)

Call or Message Robert at 605-685-5141 CUSTOM CATTLE FEEDING AVAILABLE IN THE RIVERTON, WY AREA: Looking for large numbers of cows to feed for the winter. Price based on a dry matter basis. All feed is tested. Call for details 307709-2375 .................... 12/29

Pasture Wanted YEARLING PASTURE WANTED for 2,500 head steers/spayed heifers for the 2019 summer grazing season.

Take all or part, smaller places okay. Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska preferred. Will pay top dollar!! Call or text Jon, 831-240-5795 ............... 12/8

Ranch Lease Wanted YOUNG, HARD WORKING FAMILY SEEKING LEASE OPPORTUNITY IN MONTANA OR WYOMING FOR 300-500 COW/CALF PAIRS: We own cattle and are interested in establishing a longterm agreement with the right individual. Please call 406600-0245 for more information ............................. 12/22 DO YOU WANT TO RETIRE, HAVE A STEADY INCOME AND KNOW YOUR LAND IS IN GOOD HANDS? My wife and I are young, quality Wyoming natives and ranchers. We live near Lusk, WY and believe we have the skills to ranch anywhere in the state. We are looking for a winter ranch in or near Wyoming to lease. We have summer range, livestock, equipment and quality experience. We have good references and are interested in honest business relationships only, where we can work together to find the best situation for mutual benefit. We are believers in top-notch range management and livestock stewardship. WSGA members, Ranching for Profit alumni, lifelong ranchers. Even if you aren’t sure, please give us a call and we would be happy to see if we can help you!! Please call Sage and Faith Askin, 307351-4875 ........................3/16

Horses TEAM OF 7- AND 8-YEAROLD REGISTERED SORREL BELGIAN MARES: Full sisters. ALSO, team of 8-yearold black Percheron geldings.

These horses are broke well and have been used in all phases of farming. Call 406374-2287 or 406-374-2517, Moore MT ................... 12/29 HORSES - BUY, SELL, TRADE: Will pick up. Call Dennis Black, 307-690-0916 .................................... 12/8 FOUR REGISTERED AQHA HORSES: One CD Olena grandson, 14-year-old stallion.

Well broke and trained to cut.

Grey in color. Throws goodminded colts with exceptional quality. Grey, palomino, buckskin and dun color. $5,000.

ALSO, selling two 11-yearold brood mares. One sorrel Shining Spark granddaughter.

One bay Friendly Blackburn daughter. $500 each. ALSO, one buckskin weanling colt, $800. Will make a package deal. Located Casper, WY. Call 307-680-3584 ........ 12/8

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Saddles & Tack

Hay & Feed

COWBOY SANTA SHOPS HERE!!! 5 Star wool saddle pads, Montana Silversmith jewelry, belt buckles, money clips etc. Large selection of purses, belts and wallets. Dutton, Tom Balding, Reinsman bits. Harness leather, reins and headstalls. 20% off Hondo and Boulet boots. Sale prices on Twisted X shoes and boots. SHOP MOSS SADDLES BOOTS AND TACK, 4648 WEST YELLOWSTONE HWY., CASPER, WY, 307- 4721872................................12/22

CUBES OR CAKE 30% dry, shell peas in 70% alfalfa. Delivery available. Tri-State Alfalfa Cubes “The best cake in town.” $215/ton FOB the plant. For more information, call Les and Donna Hirsch, 406-421-5424 or 877-222-0600 .................... 12/8

SADDLES, TACK, HATS AND ROPES: ALSO, Wrangler jeans and shirts - Twisted X driving mocs - Kenetrek boots - Canyon sporting goods. Friend us on Facebook. White Horse Country Store, Thermopolis, WY, 877-864-3047 ............TFN

CLEAN BRIGHT STRAW: Small squares, $3/bale. ALSO, excellent quality OATS AND WHEAT. Greybull, WY area. Call 307-762-3878, leave a message ................12/15

Sheep 10 YEARLING RAMBOULLET HORNED RAMS: B. ovis negative and semen tested. Isenberger Ranch, 307-464-1289 or 307-660-4580...............12/8 FINE WOOL RAMBOUILLET BUCKS: Tested at 18-24 microns. Spring 2018 wool clip from herd was 63% yield and 20.5 micron. Most from twins.

Range ready, never fed corn.

Some horned, some polled.

West of Glenrock, WY. Call 307262-3972 ..........................12/8

Hay & Feed PREMIUM EAR CORN FOR SALE Excellent winter supplement. Grinding available. Semi load delivery available (approximately 25 tons). 5 ton minimum for pickup.

RG Ranch, Burlington, WY Call Erik 307-272-8357 GREAT 2018 HAY: First and second cutting alfalfa, grass/alfalfa mix, millet and oat hay. Delivery available. Call for pricing, 701-690-8116 .................12/29 125 TONS mature orchard/ brome grass mix, $80/ton, 4x4 large square bales. No delivery, will load. Powell, WY. Leave message, 307-754-5420 or 307202-1785 ........................12/29 1,500 TONS ALFALFA MIX HAY: First, second and third cutting.

4x4x8 and 3x4x8 squares delivered. Call 307-267-6833 ....12/29 700 TONS HAY: 4x4x8 big squares, mixed hay $125/ton; premium hay $145/ton. Since 1987. Trucking available, semi load lots. Call Ivan, 307-7563222................................12/29 ALFALFA FOR SALE: First cutting RFV 160, protein 20.45%, second cutting RFV 160, protein 19.33%, third cutting RFV 189, protein 21.5%.

ALSO, Willow Creek forage wheat and two row barley forage. Large round bales, net wrap. Delivery available. Call 605-456-3438 ............... 12/29 HAY FOR SALE BY DELIVERY ONLY!! ALFALFA, GRASS AND MILLET HAY, round bales. ALSO, alfalfa in large square bales. Call for delivered price in Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, Colorado, Nebraska areas and more!

307-575-1008 ............... 12/22 BRIGHT CERTIFIED barley straw. ALSO, barley, grass/alfalfa blend hay, 300 tons, 3x3bBales, Farson, WY. Call 307350-0350 ........................12/22 APPROXIMATELY 300 TONS OF CERTIFIED WEED-FREE ALFALFA HAY: 3x4x8 bales, $150/ton. Call 307-754-2304, leave message ...............12/22 VALLEY VIDEO HAY MARKETS, LLC: Wyoming and western Nebraska hay available. Call Barry McRea, 888935-3633. www.valleyvideohay.com .........................12/22

Equipment

Equipment

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: FlexiCoil 5000 air drill 3450 Cart 39’ 12” paired row, double shoot rubber packers, $20,000 • FlexiCoil 5000 air drill 2340 Cart 39’ 12” paired row, double shoot steel packers, $19,000 • FlexiCoil 67XL sprayer, 100’, $2,500 • 1999 John Deere 9610 combine, 2,807 threshing hours, big topper, 300-bushel, dual tires, $35,000 • 1993 John Deere 9600 combine, 3,016 threshing hours, 4,241 engine hours, dual tires, $30,000 comes with 30’ auger header • John Deere 936D draper header, $15,000 • Notch 10-12 bale carrier, $2,750 • John Deere 24’ disc, $2,500 • Sitrex MK V rake 14-wheel, $6,000 • International swather, pull type 30’, pick up guards, excellent shape, $6,250. Call 605580-5886 ........................12/29

8N FORD TRACTOR with Dual loader, 3 pt., blade included, plug in heater, tires great, solid tractor, $4,250; 1953 MASSEY HARRIS 44 TRACTOR, wide front, new paint, great condition, $4,000; AW JOHN DEERE TRACTOR, 3 pt., needs arms, runs and drives great, rubber is good, has duckbill front end, electric start, $3,250; MINNEAPOLIS MOLINE G, nice older tractor. Has rebuilt mag, new front tires, sounds and drives great. Carburetor was just rebuilt, electric start, new battery and cables, good rear tires, $3,750; OLDER DITCHWITCH flatbed trailer, 20’ deck, 4’ dove tail with ramps, $3,800; NEW HYDRAULIC 8’ 3 pt. blade, quick hitch ready, heavy duty for 50 HP or bigger tractor, $3,250; NEW 8’ OFFSET DISC, heavy duty, $5,500; IH 145 PLOW field ready, 4 bottom in the furrow, many new wear parts and ready to work, $6,250. Trades welcome. Call Brad, 307-921-1825. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds ................. 12/8

GRASS, ALFALFA/GRASS MIX AND STRAIGHT ALFALFA HAY FOR SALE: Big round bales.

ALSO, sudangrass hay. Will deliver in semi loads. Larry Shavlik, 605-830-8023 .....................12/22

GRASS HAY FOR SALE: Cow hay and horse quality. Barn stored, 3x4 big squares. ALSO, round and square bales of millet and wheat. Delivery available. Buy direct!! Call 307-630-3046 or 307214-5290 ............................12/15 CERTIFIED BARLEY STRAW: 3x4s. Trucking available. Cody, WY, 307-899-1952 ...............12/8 ALFALFA/GRASS FIRST AND SECOND CUTTING (100+ tons), Willow Creek (200+ tons), in large net wrapped round bales, $90/ton.

Rapelje, MT area. For more information, call 701-541-6280 or 406663-2191 ............................12/15 400 TONS MEADOW HAY: Round bales, excellent condition, $160/ton. Call 307-640-6269, LaGrange, WY .........................12/8 HAY FOR SALE: Alfalfa, Willow Creek, triticale, hay/barley/ oats/peas forage mix, CRP grass, alfalfa/grass mix. Big round bales, Available quantities vary, located in Broadview, MT. Contact Travis, 406-6703054 .................................. 3/2

Vehicles & Trailers NEW SKID STEER ATTACHMENTS: Buckets 78” $1,000 and 84” $1,200, made in America.

72” brush grapple, dual cylinder, heavy duty, $2,800. 66” brush grapple, single cylinder, heavy duty, $2,500. Hydraulic clamp tree/fence post puller, single cylinder, heavy duty, $950. 1986 FREIGHTLINER, day cab, 400 Cummins, 9 speed tranny, 428,000 miles, second owner truck, $10,500; NEW NORSTAR standard dually flatbed with LED lights, 5th wheel ball and receiver hitch, $2,300; 2007 CHEVY, 4x4, 4.8 V8, 143,000 miles, crew cab, short box, new Toyo tires, AC, tilt, cruise, power windows, power locks, $8,500. Trades welcome.

Call Brad, 307-921-1825. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds ...........................12/29

FOR SALE: 1466 INTERNATIONAL TRACTOR, 1,000 PTO, starts and runs good. $6,500. 307-358-9122. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds .................12/15 LONG-TERM EQUIPMENT FINANCING: All types, private lenders, family-owned, 40-year-old firm. C.H. Brown Co., Wheatland, WY, 800-9877814 ................................ TFN EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: Submersible pumps 20-40 HP ranging in GPM, complete generators, trailer mounted trash pumps, 3” and 4” polyline, trucks and various other equipment.

For more information and pricing on any items, please call 307-273-9591, Farson, WY ........................................12/22

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: Krone Big M windrower; CIH MX285 tractor; John Deere 4840 tractor; John Deere 893 corn head; Wishek 842 disk; John Deere 930 sunflower header; New Holland 1052 stack retriever; Wilson stepdeck trailer; Load King bellydump trailer; Wilson livestock trailer; Kenworth T600 grain truck; Two Pete 379 sleeper trucks; Kenworth W900 sleeper truck; Ford fuel truck; Commercial bellydump trailer; New Holland LM5060 telehandler. Call 406-254-1254 .................... 12/8

Livestock Equipment

Livestock Equipment

LIMITED TIME OFFER 13’ TIRE TANKS!!! Was $500/ each Now $400/each; SIX RAIL CONTINUOUS FENCE PANELS, $113/each; FIVE RAIL CONTINUOUS FENCE PANELS, $100/each; HEAVY DUTY 2” gates, price varies.

FENCE BRACES, heavy and light, price varies. GUARDRAIL also available. We now take credit cards. Call Bob toll free, 855-853-0117 .........12/8

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1991 KENWORTH T600 60 series with 1987 BEALL 40’ belly dump trailer. Very good condition, ready to work. 1978 CHEVROLET TITAN, Cummins, 10 speed, in very good shape. Call 406-860-5448 ...................12/8 FACTORY DIRECT PRICING ON Merritt, Wilson, Travalong, Exiss, Jackson and GR Trailers!!! Call Prime Rate Motors at 307-674-6677 or visit us online at www.primeratemotors. com for information or a free quote!!!.............................12/22 2001 GMC C6500: 3126 Caterpillar engine, auto transmission, spring suspension, 18’ flatbed with Harsh hydraulic tilt, 109,679 miles.

Nice truck. $15,000. Call for more details, 307-262-8930. To view photos go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds ...........................12/22 CLEAROUT LOT SALE!!! 2002 Jeep Cherokee. Was $3,900.

Now $3,500; 1999 Toyota Tacoma. Was $4,900. Now $4,500; 1998 Mazda Mpv. Was $3,450.

Now $2,900;1998 Subaru. Was $3,400. Now $3,000; 1983 Chevy Rockwood Van. Was $4,500.

Now $3,900; 1996 Hitchhicker fifth wheel. Was $10,500. Now $7,500; 2007 Chrysler van. Was $4,200. Now $3,500; 2002 Chrysler Town & Country. Was $3,200.

Now $2,700; 1996 Chevy suburban. Was $5,900. Now $4,000; 1977 Brougham motorhome.

Was $2,000. Now $1,200; 2004 Ford diesel flatbed, $13,900. Call Jim, 307-680-8542 (Brady Rentals, Gillette, WY). See us on Facebook under bradyrentals. To view photos go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds ...............12/15

WINDBREAK-SHADE SCREENVISUAL BARRIER-ON WORKING CORRALS AND ARENAS: Save feed $$$!! Less work, less stress! Use on panels in fields, working facilities, round pens, hay barns, kennels, patio or garden.

Call Sutherland Industries, 800753-8277 or visit www.sutherlandindustries.com............3/16

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Livestock Equipment

THE “ORIGINAL” BOLINGER OVERHEAD BIN QUALITY TRUSTED!

Call now for pricing.

30 & 40 Ton Bins Available Can Customize Drive-Thru

BOLINGER INC. 307-684-5515 BUFFALO, WY www.bolingerinc.net

Hay Equipment 2005 KRONE BP 1290 BALER: 3x4, roller chute. $15,000 in recent repairs/new bearings, pickup other parts, 50,000 bales, $27,000. ALLEN LMC 8794 RAKE, 18 wheels, needs new teeth, similar to DARF, $5,500.

IH 966 with Koyker loader, $10,000. Call 307-315-8054, Casper, WY ......................12/8 2003 JOHN DEERE 567 ROUND BALER: 11,418 bales, very good condition, been shedded, $12,750 OBO. VERMEER R2300 RAKE: Good condition, $15,000 OBO. 1995 DODGE 3500: Cummins diesel, 5 speed, 241,663 miles, runs and drives good, $4,300 OBO. Call 605-347-3403 or 605-499-9088 ................. 12/8

Heating Equipment ELIMINATE ● RISING ● FUEL COSTS: Clean, safe and efficient wood heat. Central Boiler Classic and E-Classic Outdoor Wood Furnace; heats multiple buildings with only 1 furnace, 25-year warranty available. Heat with wood, no splitting! Available in dual fuel ready models. www.CentralBoiler.com. WE ALSO HAVE whole house pellet/corn/biomass furnaces. Load once per month with hopper. www.Maximheat.com.

A-1 Heating Systems. Instant rebates may apply! Call today!

307-742-4442. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds.....................................TFN

Fencing GUARDRAIL, 13.5’ and 26’, delivered in Wyoming. 423-7914771, 712-726-3562 or 620546-3507 ..........................12/8 LODGEPOLE PRODUCTS 307-742-6992 SERVING AGRI-BUSINESSES SINCE 1975!! Treated posts, corral poles, buck-and-rail, western rail, fence stays, rough-sawn lumber, bedding. SEE US at w w w. l o d g e p o l e p r o d u c t s . com and click our “Picking A Fence Post” tab to see why folks choose our posts!! TFN

Pipe PIPE FOR SALE: 2 3/8 heavy wall, 2 7/8 reg and heavy wall, 3/4, 7/8 and 1” rods, 4” drill pipe, 4 1/2 casing, 7” casing and guardrail. ALSO have 50,000’ of PVC water line pipe. Can ship to most locations. Please call Ron at 406425-3100 ............................12/22 OILFIELD PIPE: RPJ Enterprises, Inc. Used for fencing, cattle guards, etc. ALL SIZES!! Quantity discounts and delivery available.

Pierce, CO 80650. Call 970-3244580, e-mail rpjenergy@gmail. com......................................... 1/5

Property for Sale

Mobile Homes

Hunting & Fishing

2,520 CONTIGUOUS ACRE FARM located in Weld County, CO. Eight miles north of Briggsdale, CO. 2,362 NCRP, 156 acres in pasture grass, 40x140 Quonset with concrete floor, air tubes.

Three upright grain bins, 1 12,000 bushels. Old house with well and electricity. Formerly a wheat farm. $800/acre, annual CRP payment $75,648. Call Ron Lousberg, 303-530-1611 or Jerry Lousberg, 303-775-7143...........12/29

NEED A GUEST HOUSE? 2014 newly remodeled Friendship Home of Minnesota/northern advantage package 16x80, $49,500.

Must be moved. Four bedroom, 3 bath, includes appliances, new carpet and new paint. ALSO, 2012 Friendship Home of Minnesota/northern advantage package 16x80, $45,000. Five bedroom, 2 bath, appliances, new carpet and some new vinyl. Located in Chugwater, WY. Call 307-3318949, 307-331-8781 or 307-4223502 leave message .........12/29

DEC. 19, 20, 22, 23: PETSKA FUR WILL BE BUYING ALL DEER/ELK HIDES, ANTLERS AND FUR, IN THE FOLLOWING TOWNS AND LOCATIONS: DEC. 19: Ft. Bridger 5:15 p.m., Cash Store. DEC. 20: Evanston 8-8:15 a.m., Prairie Inn; Kemmerer 9:15-9:30 a.m., Ham’s Fork Station/Sinclair; Cokeville 10:15-10:30 a.m., Flying J Truck Stop; Afton 11:30 a.m.12 p.m., Gardeners Country Village; Thayne 12:30 p.m., Farmer’s Feed (drive thru); Alpine 1-1:30 p.m., Tack & Treasure Gun Shop; Hoback Jct. 2-2:15 p.m., Hoback Market/Exxon; Bondurant 3 p.m., Elkhorn Bar and Grill (drive thru); Pinedale 4:14-5:15 p.m., Gannett Sports; DEC. 22: Big Piney 8-8:15 a.m.

Midway Mall; La Barge 8:45-9 a.m., All American Fuel; Fontenelle 9:45 a.m., Fontenelle Store (drive thru); Green River 11-11:15 a.m., under viaduct

by Wild Horse Saloon; Rock Springs 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., WY Wool Warehouse; Wamsutter 1:40 p.m., Wamsutter Conoco (drive thru); Rawlins 2:40-3 p.m., Trails West Meat Processing; Saratoga 3:45-4 p.m., Saratoga Feed & Grain; Medicine Bow 5 p.m., JB’s (drive thru); Rock River 5:30 p.m., Rancher’s Supply (drive thru); DEC. 23: Laramie 8-8:30 a.m., West Laramie Fly Shop; Ft. Collins, CO 10-10:30 a.m., Gannett Ridge Hunting Equipment.

For more information, call Marty, 308-870-4887 or visit www.petskafur.net ...... 12/8

HISTORIC 3 BEDROOM 1,900 SQ. FT. RANCH HOUSE ON 23 ACRES: Seven miles east of Broadus, MT with rental of 900 sq. ft. Includes outbuildings, 20’x32’ shop and garage. $275,000 OBO. Call 406-672-7230 or e-mail nnsampson@gmail.com. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds ...........................12/15 FOR SALE: 140 acre farm near Pavilion, WY. Great winter pasture, live water in all 3 pastures.

New seeding of alfalfa and grass/ alfalfa. Put up 400 tons in the 2018 crop. Reasonably priced. Call or text 307-727-8132 or 307-7276142 ....................................12/29 509 RIATA ROAD, TULAROSA, NM: Four bedroom, 2 bathroom home on 70 acres with detached garage, barn, 13 acres in pistachios. $640,000. 295 PINE HILL ROAD, FENCE LAKE, NM: Two bedroom, 3 bathroom log home on 60+ acres with corral, outbuildings and well. $320,000. Big Mesa Realty, 575-456-2000. Paul Stout, Broker NMREL 17843, 575-760-5461. www.bigmesarealty.com ...............................12/8 28,000+ ACRE ARIZONA RANCH: 40 deeded acres plus State BLM and private grazing leases, 28 acre State Ag lease with irrigation rights and small feed yard. Very well watered ranch runs 150+ cows year-round or up to 1,000 steers in winter. $900,000.

Call Harley Hendricks Realty toll free, 877-349-2565, e-mail to HarleyHendricks@HarleyHendricks.com ..........................12/8 NEW LISTING!! 160 acres, 100 farmed and leased for $32/acre.

Nice 4 bedroom, 1 bath home.

Barn, corrals, numerous outbuildings. Additional land available for purchase. Located on Molt Rd. north of Billings, MT. ROCK CREEK HEREFORD RANCH, 200 acres, 60 acres irrigated.

Highway location. SPRINGWATER RANCH: This 267+ acre ranch is located in a year-round trout stream with beautiful views of the Beartooth Mountains.

160+ acres hay meadows with 60+ acres irrigated. A spacious 2,600 sq. ft. home with a second plus shop and barn. PRICE REDUCED!! Located between Red Lodge and Roscoe, MT. Sidwell Land & Cattle Co., Richard Sidwell, 406-861-4426, 406-3224425 or e-mail sidwell@sidwell-land.com .....................12/8 SCOTTSBLUFF, NE: Top producing silt loam soils. 236 acres total.

173 acre pivot and 25 acre gravity. Ditch and well water. Amazing yields. Live winter water for livestock. Cash lease. $725,000.

10 ACRE PROPERTY: Great value with 100’x225’ indoor arena plus a lovely 4 bedroom, 3 bath home. Only 1 mile south of Torrington, WY on Hwy. 85. Fantastic opportunity for private or commercial equestrian clinics, ropings, self boarding with indoor and outdoor riding. Includes pasture paddocks with shelters. $555,000 Now $535,000. Casey Essert at Empire Realty at 307-534-2222 or 1-888-340FARM. More listings available at www.buyaranch.com ...............................................TFN GOSHEN COUNTY, WY. Pivot irrigation. 160+ acres. Zimmatic pivot with 153 shares Horse Creek Conservation.

Home, shop, hay barns. Five miles southwest of Yoder, WY. $650,000. GLORIOUS GARDENS AND GROUNDS!! Savor the natural environment that lies outside the door steps of this beautiful home. Peaceful back yard that features a pond and fountains surrounded

by Cedars, Aspens and Blue Spruce. Creative beauty exists in the manicured flower gardens. Gleaming interior that loves people. All appliances included. Vacant and ready for your family! $189,000. Casey Essert at Empire Realty at 307-534-2222 or 1-888-340FARM. More listings available at www.buyaranch.com ..........................................TFN

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Hunting & Fishing DEC. 13-16: PETSKA FUR WILL BE BUYING ALL DEER/ ELK HIDES, ANTLERS AND FUR, IN THE FOLLOWING WYOMING TOWNS AND LOCATIONS: DEC. 13: Orin Junction 8-8:15 a.m., truck stop; Douglas 9:15-9:20 a.m., Douglas Feed (drive thru); Bill 9:50-10:05 a.m., Bill’s Store (drive thru); Wright 10:5011:10 a.m., Exxon Big D on S. 387; Newcastle 12:20-1 p.m., Voelker’s Body Shop; Upton 2:15-2:30 p.m., Joe’s Grocery Store parking lot; Moorcroft 3:10-3:30 p.m., The Coffee Cup; Gillette 4:00-4:30 p.m., T&T Guns and Ammo; Gillette 4:40-5:15 p.m., Rocky Mountain Sports. DEC. 14: Gillette 7:30-7:45 a.m., Rocky Mountain Sports; Kaycee 9:4510:05 a.m., Sinclair Station; Sheridan 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Quick Sak (stop across street at Walmart); Buffalo 1-1:30 p.m., Good 2 Go; Ten Sleep 3:15-3:30 p.m., Pony Express; Worland 4:10-4:40 p.m., Coop One Stop; Basin 5:30-5:40 p.m., Overland Express Mart (drive thru); Greybull 5:506:10 p.m., Overland Express Mart. DEC. 15: Lovell 7:45-8 a.m., Good 2 Go Convenience Store (or by appt.); Powell 8:30-8:50 a.m., Linton’s Big R; Cody 9:30-10;15 a.m., Nature’s Design Taxidermy; Meeteetse 11:30-11:45 a.m., Elk Horn Bar; Thermopolis 1-1:30 p.m., High Country Traders; Shoshoni 2:10-2:30 p.m., Powder Horn Bait; Riverton 3-4 p.m., Vic’s Body Shop (behind the Dollar Tree); Lander 4:45-5:15 p.m., Lander Mills.

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Wyoming continues strong Make It With Wool program at state, national levels Casper – On Dec. 3, the Wyoming Wool Growers Association hosted the 2018 Make It With Wool Fashion Show.

Within the state of Wyoming, nine of 10 total districts are active in Make It With Wool, and interest and involvement in the program continues to increase yearover-year.

This year, Carol Macy of Pine Bluffs took over as director of the Wyoming program, as Lynda Johnson, former program director, has taken over as direction of the National Make It

With Wool program.

“I have been in the wool industry since I was a child,” said Macy. “My daughter went through Make It With Wool, and we have both competed numerous times. Now, it’s time to give back.”

She continued, “My competition years have gone by the wayside, and I want to give back. This is how I’m going to continue to support the program.”

Macy said the program will continue to promote the wool industry, aiming at expanding information

about the contest throughout the state.

“I don’t think people realize the sheep running around in the fields end up making these beautiful garments,” Macy explained.

“The concept is teaching young ladies that these garments used to be the fleece on ewes.”

In the contest, participants construct garments that must be 60 percent wool. Every piece of fabric that goes into each garment is tested by Yocom-McColl to ensure the integrity of each garment.

“While garments must be at least 60 percent wool, we see many of our contestants using 100 percent wool,” Macy said.

At the state level, contestants compete as junior, seniors and adults. A preteen contest is also held at the district level.

“We also have a madefor-others division, afghan, quilt and wearable accessory divisions at the district level,” she continues.

“Wyoming has the largest state contest in the nation,” Johnson added.

“In 2016, we had 500 con-

testants across the country.

Last year, Wyoming had 60 contestants.”

Winners from the state contest advance to the national event.

“Adult winners from the state contest submit a video to the national committee, where they are judged.

The national winner will attend the American Sheep Industry Association annual meeting,” Macy explained.

Johnson looks forward to taking over the Make It With Wool program on the national level.

“This is the first year

Make It With Wool has been held in New Orleans, La.,” she explained. “There will be a lot of cultural experiences our contestants will be able to enjoy, and I’m looking forward to hosting my first national contest.”

“Make It With Wool helps to promote wool,” Johnson commented. “We also promote lamb with our ‘Eat Lamb. Wear Wool.’ slogan.”

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

Top contestant – In the 2018 Make It With Wool contest, Jamie Wilkinson of Torrington took the top prize in the adult category with her 100 percent wool slacks, blouse, jacket and scarf. The versatile outfit allows her to show off her skills while looking professional.

Saige Albert photo

Senior contestant – Kodi Christensen of Riverton won the senior division at the Wyoming Make It With Wool contest with her gray sheath dress, accented with teal accessories. The outfit will serve her well as she advances through her high school and professional careers. Saige Albert photo

Junior winner - Sydney Downare of Buffalo created the junior division’s top look, earning her a trip to the National Make It With Wool Contest in New Orleans, La. Saige Albert photo

Junior entry – Siobhan Lally of Savery crafted blue slacks, an ivory shell and gray jacket in this year’s contest. Lally’s family raises sheep and cattle outside of Savery at Ladder Land and Livestock.

Saige Albert photo

Crocheted garment – Using 100 percent wool, Michelle Elser of Casper crocheted a sweater and skirt for this year’s Make It With Wool Contest, accenting the skirt with burgundy from the top and modifying her patterns to fit her needs. Saige Albert photo

New director – Carol Macy of Pine Bluffs recently took over the Wyoming Make It With Wool program, after former state director Lynda Johnson advanced to the national level. Macy’s vast experience in the wool industry, as well as competing in the program, will help Make It With Wool continue to grow. Saige Albert photo

Unique fabric – When she started this project, Lander’s Betsy Milek was looking for a comfortable, versatile wool fabric. The jersey material is 98 percent wool. Saige Albert photo

Third place – Freda Dixon of Laramie earned $50 and other prizes after placing third in the adult division. Saige Albert photo

National director – Former Wyoming State Director Lynda Johnson took over as director of the National Make It With Wool program in 2018. Saige Albert photo

Pretty in pink – Meghan Hanson’s pink wool coat and slacks earned her third place in the youth division. The Gillette youth won $50. Saige Albert photo

Second place – In the junior division, Cassie Downare of Buffalo placed second, winning $75. Saige Albert photo

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It’s the Pitts

by Lee Pitts

Animals are People, Too Contrary to her name, Happy is a not-so-cheerful 47-year-old elephant who is being held in captivity against her will, at least according to the Non-human Rights Project (NRP). If you believe the NRP, Happy is being illegally held in the Bronx Zoo against her wishes and is being segregated from her “multi-generational social group,” which means “family” in English. The goal of the NRP is to liberate Happy by demanding the court recognize her “personhood” because Happy has a fundamental right to liberty as a

non-human animal just like you and I. NRP brags it’s the only civil rights group in the country seeking recognition of the personhood and rights for self-aware nonhuman animals. In other words, they are demanding animals be treated as people with all the liberty, equality and fairness that we enjoy.

The group has been around since 1996, and they currently have lawyers working on four continents to secure the personhood of non-human animals who are the victims of abuses of power inflicted by you and

Learn more from Lee Pitts at leepittsbooks.com.

I. The Non-human Rights Project has made Happy the unhappy face of their efforts, and if they are successful in freeing Happy, it could be the beginning of the end for the raising of all livestock. If they win in court, NRP lawyers will then attract new clients like show calves, hogs and lambs, who will sponsor a Million Hooves March on Washington to draw attention to their lack of liberty, equality and fairness.

Henceforth, there will be no Grand Champion ribbons awarded, and all show animals will receive an identical “participant” plaque. Junior livestock auctions across the country will be recognized as nothing more than “slave auctions” and will be cancelled.

If NRP lawyers are successful in achieving personhood for cattle, feedlots will be emptied, and bovines will be “rescued” and put out to pasture on former Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Forest

Service allotments. If you thought wild horses are a problem, just wait until the feedlots are liberated.

Cows will start their own checkoff, and with all the millions they collect, they’ll buy Super Bowl ads promoting KFC, Pollo Loco and Popeye’s chicken because, try as they might, chickens will never attain personhood.

If NRP lawsuits are successful in giving nonhuman animals the same rights as people, cats could be issued library cards.

They’ll claw their way through history books and realize that they’ve been treated as second-class citizens all through history, and they’ll form victim’s rights groups, hire the NRP as their lawyers and end up with the deed to your house.

In San Francisco, an initiative will be put on the ballot enabling dogs to have all the rights of humans, including having their very own transgender bathrooms and charge cards. Banks will then issue cash-back

“If you thought wild horses are a problem, just wait until the feedlots are liberated.”

– Lee Pitts credit cards to chihuahuas and charge them 21 percent interest per month when they fail to pay for all the leather chew toys they’ve been buying on Amazon. com.

NRP will also go to court for deer who are being killed at an unprecedented rate on our nation’s highways.

The deer will demand their own lane, the deer lane, which will give all deer the same rights as bike riders, including the right to wear those tightfitting yellow Spandex tights and goofy looking helmets. Henceforth, anyone who murders a deer or makes roadkill out of Bambi will go directly to death row.

Because they follow the money, NRP lawyers will be especially active in getting horses an equal share of purses at horse

races like the Kentucky Derby. From there, it will only be a short reach until horses get half the winnings at team ropings and rodeos. Mares will get free child care for life, and all horses will get medical insurance and receive better medical care than you and I receive.

NRP lawyers will hunt down hunters and take away their shotguns, deer blinds and Cabela’s catalogs. All animals will see what a good deal the spotted owls and fairy shrimp got and demand endangered species status, too.

It won’t be all bad though as the Ninth Circuit Court will declare California a sanctuary state for all nonhuman animals, and Trump will finally get his wall – around California, keeping any more goofballs from migrating to Idaho, Oregon and Colorado.

RIVERTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION Market Report for Fri., November 30 & Tues., December 4, 2018 • 3,346 Head Sold Representative Sales COWS PAVILLION 1 Cow, 11953 .................................. $54.50 BOULDER 5 Cow, 1313# ................................. $53.50 ROCK SPRINGS 20 Cow, 1043# ................................. $52.00 WORLAND 4 Cow, 1228# ................................. $50.50 LANDER 2 Cow, 1377# ................................. $48.00 BOULDER 8 Cow, 1210# ................................. $46.00 KAYCEE 6 Cow, 1233# ................................. $45.50 ARMINTO 16 Cow, 1189# .................................. $45.00 ROBERTSON 12 Cow, 1109# .................................. $44.00 ARMINTO 7 Cow, 1125# .................................. $43.00 LANDER 3 Cow, 1371# ................................. $42.00 11 Cow, 1116# .................................. $39.50 THERMOPOLIS 11 Cow, 1135# .................................. $36.50 BULLS ROCK SPRINGS 1 Bull, 1200# .................................. $69.00 MOUNTAIN VIEW 3 Bull, 1560# .................................. $66.00 RIVERTON 1 Bull, 1815# .................................. $65.00 SHOSHONI 3 Bull, 1943# .................................. $64.50 4 Bull, 1852# .................................. $63.00 LANDER 3 Bull, 1931# .................................. $62.00 TENSLEEP 1 Bull, 1950# .................................. $58.50 BOULDER 1 Bull, 2325# .................................. $58.00 TENSLEEP 4 Bull, 1993# .................................. $57.00 HEIFERETTES UPTON 26 Heiferette, 740# ......................... $109.00 35 Heiferette, 851# ......................... $105.50 BIG PINEY 17 Heiferette, 867# ......................... $102.00 RIVERTON 19 Heiferette, 957# ........................... $84.50 1 Heiferette, 890# ........................... $83.00 STEERS CASPER 14 Steer, 348# ................................ $218.00 BOULDER 27 Steer, 343# ................................ $209.00 ROCK SPRINGS 68 Steer, 422# ................................ $199.50 FARSON 3 Steer, 465# ................................ $197.00 BOULDER 110 Steer, 432# ................................ $193.00 ARAPAHOE 16 Steer, 480# ................................ $187.50 RAWLINS 33 Steer, 509# ................................ $182.00 CASPER 3 Steer, 513# ................................ $177.00

ARAPAHOE 75 Steer, 569# ................................ $164.00 CROWHEART 10 Steer, 604# ................................ $155.00 ARAPAHOE 7 Steer, 632# ................................ $152.00 SHOSHONI 7 Steer, 635# ................................ $148.50 POWELL 11 Steer, 670# ................................ $147.50 THERMOPOLIS 8 Steer, 778# ................................ $145.50 DUBOIS 11 Steer, 773# ................................ $134.00 THERMOPOLIS 3 Steer, 870# ................................ $132.50 SHOSHONI 4 Steer, 908# ................................ $128.50 HEIFERS WORLAND 13 Heifer, 333# ............................... $167.00 ROCK SPRINGS 37 Heifer, 338# ............................... $166.00 BOULDER 17 Heifer, 365# ............................... $164.50 ROCK SPRINGS 45 Heifer, 396# ............................... $157.00 BOULDER 21 Heifer, 426# ............................... $156.00 CASPER 16 Heifer, 491# ............................... $153.00 ROCK SPRINGS 22 Heifer, 486# ............................... $149.00 THERMOPOLIS 77 Heifer, 707# ............................zz4146.50 THERMOPOLIS 38 Heifer, 699# ............................... $145.50 25 Heifer, 803# ............................... $141.50 ARAPAHOE 64 Heifer, 558# ............................... $141.00 LANDER 13 Heifer, 568# ................................. $39.00 THERMOPOLIS 5 Heifer, 741# .............................. $135.00

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11 CALF & YEARLING SPECIAL START TIME 8:00 AM YEARLINGS Burton Ranch - 25 Yrling Strs 750-850# CALVES Dode Givens - 200 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 450500#. Rec Vista Once SQ & Vision 7 @ Branding. 100% Lucky 7 sired. High desert. Green, one brand, fancy!

Chris & Regina Griffin - 100 Blk Strs 500# 20 Blk Hfrs. Rec Vision 8 w/ Somnus, Vista 5 & Once PMH & Safeguard. Weaned 30 days.

High desert.

Amie Toyne - 120 Blk Strs & Hfrs 575#. Rec Vision 8 w/ Somnus, Vista 5 & Once PMH & Safeguard. Weaned 30 days. High desert.

V3 Quarter Box - 100 Blk Strs 350-550#. Rec 7-way w/ Spur & Pinkeye @ Branding; 7-way w/ Somnus & Pinkeye shot @ Weaning & wormed w/ Safeguard & poured. 45-60 day wean. Sired by Powerful Blk Ang bulls. High

Early Consignments desert.

Josh Weaver - 66 Blk Strs & Hfrs 525-625#.

Comp vacc @ Branding & Ultrabac 8 & Bovishield Gold @ Weaning. Bunk broke. Fancy!

Cross Lazy Two - 50 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 350-400#. Comp vacc. Lucky 7 Blk Ang sired.

High elevation.

Cornia Ranch - 40 Blk Ang & AngX Weaned Strs & Hfrs 400-500#. Comp vacc. Hay fed.

Campbell Inc - 40 Blk Strs calves 525-575#.

Rec two rounds of Bovishield Gold & 7-way w/ Somnus. Weaned & have been running out on pasture & long stem hay.

David Paumer - 40 Blk Strs & Hfrs 550-650#.

Comp vacc @ Branding & Precon. Weaned 35 days.

Larry Braun - 13 Blk Ang Hfrs 525#. Rec Pyramid 5 w/ Presponse & Vision 7 @ Branding.

High elevation.

Dan & Anna Smedts - 12 Blk Hfrs 500-600#.

Rec Vision 7 w/ Somnus, Vista Once SQ & Nasalgen at Weaning. Weaned out of pasture & supplemented with hay. Sired by Diamond Peak & SO Cattle Co Blk Ang bulls.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 COW SALE W/ SHEEP & HORSES START TIME 8:00 AM W/ SHEEP Bazoo Hollow/Dana Lester - 1 load of open cows Banner Ranch - 15 open cows & Heiferettes. All natural.

Jennifer McIntosh - 6 open cows

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18 CALF & YEARLING SPECIAL START TIME 8:00 AM “LAST SALE OF 2018” Woolsey Farms - 200 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs (BWF, small % Red & RWF) 500-550#.

Over 45 day weaned. Rec Virashield 6, 8-way & poured. Strictly hay fed. High elevation, fancy!

FRIDAY, JANUARY 4 COW SALE • START TIME 8:00 AM

TUESDAY, JANUARY 8 WEANED CALF FEEDER SPECIAL START TIME 8:00 AM Horton Farms - 220 Blk Ang & AngX Strs (BWF F1) 650-700# 120 Blk Ang & AngX Hfrs (BWF F1) 600-650#.

Rec Vista Once SQ, 7-way w/ Somnus @ Branding & Weaning (9/25). Poured w/ Ivomec @ Weaning. Blk Angus sired. Reputation, powerful calves!

Armada Ranch - 320 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 475-575#. Rec Vista Once SQ & 8-way @

Branding; Vista Once SQ, 8-way w/ Somnus & Nasalgen @ Weaning 11/10. (On meadow strictly hay fed). 100% sired by Blk Ang bulls (Connealy genetics). Fancy, high desert. Reputation quality calves.

Sarah Faith Ranch - 150 Blk/BWF Strs & Hfrs 450-500#. Comp vacc @ Branding & Precon.

60 day wean. High elevation.

CKZ Livestock - 140 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 600-650#. Rec Vista Once SQ, Vision 8 w/ Somnus @ Branding & Precon & again 12/1.

Rec Safeguard & Pour on. 120 day weaned on Alfalfa stubble. Green & fancy!

Ray & Janet Foxworthy - 130 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 650#. Rec 7-way @ Birth; 7-way @ Branding; & Bovishield Gold & 7-way @ Weaning (Nov 1st). Also Rec Safeguard & Cleanup @ Weaning. Hfrs are Bangs vacc.

Calves are running out on pasture w/ some hay. High desert, green calves!

Steers Ranch - 95 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 550-650#. Comp vacc @ Branding & Boostered this Fall. 90 day wean. High elevation.

Mitch Benson - 70 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 550-650#. Red Vision 7 w/ Somnus & Vista 5 SQ @ Branding. Knife cut. 100% sired by Blk Ang bulls. Weaned 75 days on Grass/Alfalfa & Beardless Barley hay & supplemented w/ SmartLic Stresslic tubs. One brand, high desert calves.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 11 COW SALE • START TIME 8:00 AM

TUESDAY, JANUARY 15 BRED COW SALE • START TIME 8:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS, BREDS @ NOON Fleur de Lis Cattle Co - 100 Blk Ang & AngX Bred Hfrs 1,000-1,100#. Bred to Reyes LBW Blk Ang bulls to start calving 3/1 for 45 days (Pulled bulls). Rec Virashield 6 VL5, Multimin, wormed & poured. Big stout fancy Bred Heifers. Bred to reputation bulls!

FRIDAY, JANUARY 22 CALF SPECIAL • START TIME 8:00 AM

TUESDAY, JANUARY 29 ALL CATTLE CLASSES W/ SHEEP & HORSES START TIME 8:00 AM W/ SHEEP Fleur de Lis Cattle Co - 60 Blk Ang & AngX Bred Hfrs 1,000-1,100#. Bred to Reyes LBW Blk Ang bulls to start calving 3/1 for 45 days (Pulled bulls). Rec Virashield 6 VL5, Multimin, wormed & poured. Big stout fancy Bred Heifers. Bred to reputation bulls!

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