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Volume 35 Number 35 • December 23, 2023

Merry Christmas! ®

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A Look Inside Ag policy experts discuss their Christmas wishlists for ag policy change.................Page 2 Heart of Ag outlines four affordable ways to eat beef during the holiday season...............Page 6 Postcard from the Past recalls the origin of a few popular Christmas carols...........Page 10

Wyoming ranchers brace for Colorado to get wolves With wolves from Oregon released in northwest Colorado this month, some ranchers on both sides of the Wyoming-Colorado border are bracing for what they think will be bad out-

comes, including losses to big game herds and possibly an existential threat to smaller endangered Mexican wolves. “Everybody’s concerned,” Wyoming Rancher

Pat O’Toole told Cowboy State Daily. “The wolf reintroduction is a complete failure of any semblance of management, and it is an example of the agenda of the governor of Colorado.”

O’Toole’s family runs the Ladder Ranch, which straddles the Wyoming-Colorado state line roughly 50 miles north of Steamboat Springs, Colo. Please see WOLVES on page 8

Roundup readers share their favorite winter photos....Page 15

Quick Bits The Wyoming Livestock Roundup Office will be closed Dec. 25 through Jan. 1 in observance of the holiday. We wish all of our readers a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

North PoLe PostaL

Movie List

By George and Hannah Bugas

Office Closed

Recently, entertainment experts at HubScore delved into the top 25 Christmas movies to analyze the top five most popular in each state. “Home Alone 2” emerged as the nation’s favorite, however the people of Wyoming chose to watch its counterpart, deeming “Home Alone” Wyoming’s favorite Christmas movie. Finishing out the top five, in order, are “A Christmas Story,” followed by “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” “Die Hard” and It’s a “Wonderful Life.”

’Twas the week before Christmas, the office was humming. The Roundup needed sent ‘cause Christmas was coming. Of course, it’s December, the weather turned polar. A Don Day storm warning – there’s an 1-80 closure. The postal service called, bad news – couldn't make it. No mail will be delivered, there is no way to take it. The Roundup was frantic, Andrea was a mess. Would they get the paper out if it couldn’t leave the press?

Public Input The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is requesting public input – due by Feb. 16, 2024 – on how foreign filers report agricultural land holdings in the U.S. USDA’s Farm Service Agency is proposing to update the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act Report form so reporting can include data on long-term lessees, data to assess the impacts of foreign investment on agricultural producers and rural communities and to gather geospatial information. For more information, visit usda.gov.

APHIS Rule

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will reopen the comment period on a proposal published on Nov. 14 for five additional exemptions for plants with modifications which could be achieved through conventional breeding. APHIS is reopening the comment period for 21 days to allow interested persons more time to prepare and submit comments. For more information or to submit comments, visit regulations.gov.

The pressure was mounting, it was over the roof. Hannah and Melissa were sweating to get out the proof. Artwork by Hannah Bugas

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Spotlighting American ag Popular holiday traditions wouldn’t be possible without agriculture From freshly-cut Christmas trees and vibrant poinsettias to ugly sweaters and big family feasts, the holiday season is the perfect time of year to spotlight America’s agricultural producers. Horticulture Found in millions of homes, on countless holiday cards and in every Christmas movie, the Christmas tree is perhaps the most obvious holiday tradition connected to agriculture. According to “The History Channel,” the history of Christmas trees has many roots, ranging from the use of evergreens in ancient Egypt and Rome to the German tradition of candlelit trees, which made its way to America in the 1800s. Today, erecting a Christmas tree during the holiday season is so popular, Christmas trees can be found in 75 percent of U.S. households or 94 million homes, according to 2021 data published by the American Christmas Tree Association. The National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA) reports there are currently close to 350 million Christmas trees growing on 15,000 farms in all 50 states.These farms span 350,000 acres, Please see HOLIDAY on page 5

WNFR wraps up in Las Vegas Las Vegas – The 64 Annual Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (WNFR) took place Dec. 7-16 at the Thomas and Mack Center, where 2023 WNFR champions were crowned. Top-ranked cowboys and cowgirls from across the nation competed in the 10-day event where local favorites, Hillsdale’s Brody Cress and Daniel’s Tanner Butner, competed in saddle bronc riding and Buffalo’s Cole Reiner competed in bareback riding. Bareback riding Keenan Hayes from Hayden, Colo. secured the world champ title with an incredible 90-point ride in the final round. Dean Thompson from Altamont, Utah finished in second place with an 89-point ride on Game Trail, and Leighton Berry from Weatherford, Texas, who entered the 2023 WNFR in the fifth position, ended his season third in the world standings. Reiner, a Wyoming native, entered the bareback riding competition in the 13th spot this year and ended up tying for the fourth-fifth place position with an 87.5-point ride on OLS Tubs Stevie Knicks. Reiner tied with fellow contestant Tanner Aus from Granite Falls, Minn. in round 10, rounding out the top-five winners. Steer wrestling Tyler Waguespack, four-time world champion from Gonzales, La., was crowned the WNFR Steer Wrestling World Champion following a 3.8-second run, which tied him for the go-round win with Will Lummus of Byhalia, Miss. Bridger Anderson, a native of Carrington, N.D., won the th

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CattleFax looks into future of beef market The Colorado State University (CSU) Department of Animal Sciences hosted the 28th Range Beef Cow Symposium Dec. 13-14 at The Ranch in Loveland, Colo. The symposium is sponsored by the Cooperative Extension Service and animal science departments at CSU, South Dakota State University, University of Nebraska and University of Wyoming and offers practical production management information specific to the region’s cattle producers. This year’s event included various industry speakers who delivered valuable information on beef cattle management strategies, ranging from consumer drivers

of sustainability to feeder calf marketing. Additionally, break-out sessions included up-to-date information and data from nationally and internationally known speakers, including several producer panels focusing on issues and opportunities in the beef cattle industry. The symposium also hosted a topnotch trade show, showcasing a variety of commercial displays from more than 50 allied industry vendors. During the symposium, CattleFax Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Randy Blach presented on the future of the cattle market. Blach was raised on his family’s farm

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Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 35 No. 35 • December 23, 2023

A Sheepherder's Dream ’Twas Christmas Eve on the Carter Lease, the snow was two feet deep. This made it easy on the men but very hard on sheep. From the Publisher Dennis Sun

The sheep were on the bedground, had been for several days. They couldn’t expect no release ‘till springtime’s golden rays would start the snow melting one fine spring day – between the first of April and the last of May. A herder and his camp-jack were laying in their bed, when the herder with a sigh unto the camp-jack said. I wonder if we’ll get a thaw on the next change of the moon. And if we don’t, oh well, New Year’s will be soon. And I have heard it often told by those who ought to know, that January brings the wind that takes away the snow.

A January thaw, the camp-jack said, well, now, that seems to me to be one thing we hear about but very seldom see. And if this snow sticks till spring, to me it won’t be strange. For I notice that it usually stays upon a lambing range.

GUEST OPINIONS

All We Want For Christmas: Seven Wish Lists For Agriculture Policy Change By Vincent H. Smith It is Christmastime, even for economists focused on U.S. agricultural policy and what should and should not be in a new farm bill. Thus, seven scholars and contributors to the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) Monthly Harvest were asked to send Santa Claus their wish lists for policy changes Congress should include in a new 2024 Farm Bill. Each author focused on a specific program or set of programs addressed in the current farm bill and related legislation. They also identified explicit changes in policies, if Congress were willing to implement them, would improve the effectiveness and efficiency of

the U.S. agricultural sector and the U.S. economy. Many of these changes would reduce adverse environmental impacts, use federal funds more effectively, and by enhancing agricultural productivity, improve the resilience of the U.S. food supply chain and moderate prices, therefore benefiting the roughly 330 million U.S. citizens who buy and eat food every day. Two major themes run through the seven wish lists. First, in a new farm bill, Congress should use federal funds responsibly and effectively, not in a profligate effort to satisfy and garner votes and other forms of support from vested special farm and agribusiness interest groups.

Second, the focus should be on programs which improve the agricultural sector’s efficiency, increasing – not reducing – agricultural productivity, mitigating adverse environmental impacts as effectively as possible, and as Christopher Barrett explicitly discusses, contributing to national security. As Barry Goodwin points out in his wish list, which sets the tone for many of the changes recommended by other scholars, at a time when the federal deficit is extraordinarily and arguably irresponsibly large – six or seven percent of gross domestic product – Congress should be seizing every one of the many

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Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 35 No. 35 • December 23, 2023

NEWS BRIEFS Ranchers file claims

According to a Dec. 14 Cowboy State Daily article, written by John Thompson, extreme winter conditions from January through April killed 14,894 head of livestock on Wyoming ranches, a total value of more $7 million. Data recently complied and released from the Farm Service Agency (FSA) Wyoming Office shows a diagonal swath of death cut across parts of Uinta, Sweetwater, Fremont, Natrona and Converse counties. FSA Farm Program Specialist Deena McDaniel told Cowboy State Daily it was the worst winter for livestock losses since 2008 when the current federal livestock indemnity program started. Other significant winters for livestock die-off were 1976-77, 1983-84 and 1886-87, which is arguably the worst ever. In fact, entire ranches were wiped out during this time, with hundreds of thousands of cattle dead in Wyoming and neighboring states. According to the article, death loss claims were filed for 1,740 adult cattle this year, valued at just over $2 million. McDaniel noted last winter kept a relentless pace, starting Jan. 25 and continuing through April – just in time for spring-calving herds to start dropping babies on the ground. There were 8,622 calves that died, primarily in April, according to McDaniel. Wyoming Farm Bureau Spokesman Brett Moline said ranchers struggled to reach their herds in some cases. A Uinta County sheep rancher hired a road grader and a front end loader to clear a path to move his flock to a place where he could haul feed and they could birth their lambs. A Fremont County rancher said he lost more calves this year than he did during the previous five winters combined. A Sweetwater County rancher lost 38 calves in three nights in mid-April. He told Cowboy State Daily several of his cows dropped their calves in front of a snow and windstorm. The cows wandered off a short distance finding cover in some willows, and the calves were snowed over. When he found them, they were frozen. McDaniel said the amount FSA pays for livestock death loss was established as policy last January. Adult cattle were valued at $1,163 each, followed by calves at $540.47, ewes at $233.35, rams at $554.78 and lambs at $183.33.

Quaker announces recalls On Dec. 15, Quaker Oats Company announced a recall of specific granola bars and granola cereals because they have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. The recalled products were distributed in Wyoming and throughout the nation in retail stores and other outlets. Along with this, recalled products may have been sent home as part of the school nutrition program in Wyoming. The recalled product list consists of various granola bars, granola cereal and granola bars which were a part of variety packs or snack boxes. A list of all recalled products can be found at fda. gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/ quaker-recalls-granola-bars-and-granola-cereals-duepossible-health-risk. The Wyoming Department of Agriculture Consumer Health Services division is contacting school districts due to the susceptible population and possible distribution through their nutrition programs, vendors and warehouses and grocery chains to ensure they are aware of the recall and have removed products from shelves. If consumers have products from Quaker that may be a part of the recall in their possession, they should check the lot codes. If it is included in the recall, do not consume it and dispose of it immediately. For questions, contact Quaker Consumer Relations at 800-492-9322 or visit quakergranolarecall.com.

Brucellosis confirmed Wildlife managers have confirmed a case of brucellosis in a cow elk harvested in the Big Horn Mountains, according to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD). The cow was harvested by a hunter in late October on the western slope of the Big Horn Mountains, in Elk Hunt Area 45. The positive detection of brucellosis was confirmed in November by the National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Ames, Iowa, according to WGFD. While the disease has not been documented in any livestock in the region, the Wyoming Livestock Board is working closely with WGFD to monitor the disease, and surveillance efforts in the Big Horn Mountains are being undertaken to determine the extent and distribution of the disease Brucellosis has been detected on the western slope of the Big Horn Mountains in the past. The disease was detected in the area from 2012-16 and again in 2022 from a hunter-harvested bull elk, according to WGFD.

Wyoming makes investment Lawsuit denied

The Colorado Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) and Gunnison County Stockgrowers Association (GCSA) filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado regarding the release of gray wolves in Colorado. The industry groups filed the litigation to address concerns about the potential impacts of wolf introduction on livestock and rural communities and requested a temporary delay in the predators’ release. However, on Dec. 15, this request was denied and Federal Judge Regina Rodriguez allowed the reintroduction of gray wolves in Colorado to move forward. According to Rodriguez, the ranchers’ concerns “didn’t outweigh the public interest in meeting the will of the people of Colorado who voted for wolf reintroduction in the 2020 ballot initiative.” “The court finds, while the petitioners who have lived and worked on the land for many years are understandably concerned about possible impacts of this reintroduction, neither these possible impacts nor their assertions are sufficient for this court to grant the extraordinary relief they seek,” Rodriguez wrote in her 19-page ruling. So, on Dec. 18, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) released five gray wolves onto public land in Grand County, Colorado. The wolves were captured in Oregon, where CPW veterinarians and biologists evaluated them to determine if they were fit for relocation. Criteria included age, sex, health and body condition of each animal. CPW weighed and measured each animal, collected genetic material, fitted each with a GPS satellite collar, administered vaccines, then placed the animals in crates and flew them to Colorado, where they were released. According to CPW, they will repeat this process until at least 10 to 15 wolves have been reintroduced in the state by mid-March 2024. As outlined in the Colorado Wolf Restoration and Management Plan, CPW hopes to release 30 to 50 wolves over the next three to five years. Although CCA and GCSA’s temporary request was denied and the reintroduction will proceed, the ranchers’ lawsuit will continue.

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Gov. Mark Gordon announced Wyoming has recommended funding 32 applications totaling $70.5 million in federal funds to expand broadband to more than 11,000 locations across the state that do not currently have access to high-speed internet. The U.S. Treasury launched the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund (CPF) in 2021, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) which provides $10 billion for eligible governments to carry out critical capital projects directly enabling work, education and health monitoring, including remote options, in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Gordon designated $70 million of the ARPA/CPF funding for broadband infrastructure improvements across the state to ensure Wyomingites have the ability to telework, learn from home and access telemedicine. The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) Broadband Office is the administrator of the funds. In February 2023, the U.S. Treasury approved $70.5 million to expand broadband infrastructure in Wyoming through the CPF program. All projects must be completed by Dec. 31, 2026. WBC received 116 applications totaling $413 million in project costs, with $88 million in provider contributions, for a total grant request of $325 million. WBC retained CTC Technologies as an independent unbiased consultant to review the applications and make a recommendation to the council for the grant awards.

Senators look for reform Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Congressional Western Caucus Chair Dan Newhouse (R-WA) hosted a press conference detailing the shortcomings of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) ahead of the law’s 50th anniversary. They focused on the need to enact commonsense reforms to ensure the ESA is more effective in saving impacted species and less harmful for people living and working out west. Since the ESA’s inception, 1,667 species have been listed, and 62 have been successfully delisted. Of the 62, 36 were delisted because of data errors, including when the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service erroneously listed the Monito gecko because they were unaware it was nocturnal.

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The herder turned to speak again, before he could open his mouth, an awful wind hit the camp and it came from the South.

DREAMcontinued from page 2 And now let’s see who you are, I have you in this book. North Pole, ah yes, here ’tis, why, you are Doctor Cook!

And as the wind did roar, the sheep began to blat. The herder started fanning himself with his old Stetson hat.

Holding down your discovery, huh? Well, now, that is a shame, I don’t think much of anyone who would try to jump your claim.

He shed his coat, two pairs of pants, also a leather vest. And every stitch he had on, he tossed off with the rest.

Of course you know who I am, I’m not unknown to fame, I am known the whole world over and Santa Claus is my name.

He stood there gasping, he could scarcely get his breath. He yelled, open the window or we’ll roast to death.

Old man, the herder said, you aren’t lost. You’re in Wyoming, if you please. Your mistake is only natural, for you’re on the Carter Lease.

He opened wide the sheep camp door, the deer were chewing their cud. But what surprised him the most – they were deep in the mud.

But, come in, come in, the herder said, and warm your hands and feet. And I will feed your deer an oat, while you set down and eat.

And as he gazed down the draw, the site it made him shiver. For where there’d been nothing but snow, was now a raging river.

After he ate, the old man said, I must be on my way. I have a lot of ground to cover before the dawn of day.

Hurrah, he cried, O’ Santa Claus, you certainly do your stuff. And when it comes to service, you sure are no bluff.

But ere I go, accept my thanks, and a favor I will do. Just make a wish, what e’er you ask it shall be given you.

But there is one thing that worries me, it’s almost got my goat – It’s how you’ll get out of here without a ferry boat.

Then up the camp-jack spoke and said, I say, that will be fine. Bring me a quart of Sunny Brook or a gallon of moonshine.

And now my friend, old Santa said, don’t worry now for me. I sail along when traveling, like the birds you often see.

And now we’ve got to feed some corn at least, I think we will. If it ain’t asking too much, please bring me a little still.

I don’t worry about poor roads, snow, rivers or such things. I always get there just the same, tho my reindeer haven’t wings.

And now my friend, old Santy said, I haven’t heard you say what is your wish, come speak up and I will fully pay.

But now my friend, I must leave, this parting gives me pain. But I must be on my way, though we may never meet again.

I don’t want no Sunny Brook nor still or Quakers Maid. But if my wish is granted, I will be well repaid.

The herder watched his aged friend start sailing through the sky. And as the old man disappeared, he fondly said goodbye.

For what little I’ve done for you, and now before you go, I’ll tell my wish, here ’tis, for God Sake, melt this snow.

When morning dawned the sheep awoke to the raving of his cook. He says, now what’s the matter? Don’t you like this Chinook?

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HOLIDAY continued from page 1 and the industry employs over 100,000 people. The top five producing states are Oregon, North Carolina, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Washington. In addition to a tree wrapped in sparkling lights, poinsettias offer a natural and simple way to add a pop of color to any space for the holidays. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Economic Research Service (ERS), poinsettias first grew in popularity as an icon of Christmas after they were imported from Mexico in the 1820s. “In the early 2000s, the U.S. imported as many as 5.9 million live plants per year before the number dipped to 1.2 million in 2011, in parallel to the narrowing of the U.S. to Canadian dollar exchange rate,” explains ERS. “In recent years, the number of plants has gradually increased with a more significant increase in value,” ERS continues. “In 2022, live poinsettia imports totaled 2.2 million plants,

worth $11.5 million.” The USDA’s most recent Census of Horticultural Specialities, published in 2019, notes more poinsettias than live Christmas trees were sold that year, at a whopping 47 million plants. Food and fiber Another holiday favorite – the candy cane – has roots in ag. According to common legend, a German choirmaster bent straight, white sugar sticks to look like a shepherd’s hook to keep his choirboys from fidgeting. The iconic red and white striping came later, near the turn of the 19th century. Today, the U.S. produces over 70 percent of the world’s peppermint and spearmint, with the majority of peppermint grown in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Indiana, California and Wisconsin, according to agronomists at ESN SmartNitrogen. Whether one loves it or hates it, eggnog is also derived from U.S. ag producers. Traditionally made from a combination of eggs, egg

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POLICY continued from page 2 serious trouble in the long run if action is not taken now. Further, such investments will have major spillover impacts on both U.S. and global food systems, making significant contributions to national security by reducing the impacts of hunger on domestic unrest and terrorism in low-income countries. Joseph Glauber’s wish list is straightforward. All he wants for Christmas is a trade agenda with teeth which enables the World Trade Organization to operate effectively and expands market access for all agricultural and other commodities. Along with almost all economists who care about U.S. economic welfare and an economic environment that reduces the likelihood of international conflicts, he also wants a shift away from the protectionist trade policies introduced by the Trump administration and continued by the Biden administration, albeit with a less rancorous tone. For many years, econo-

mists have been concerned about conservation programs which are poorly targeted and managed, often because of myopic regional political objectives. Erik Lichtenberg’s wish list identifies four important ways to reform working lands, land retirement and conservation easement programs to increase substantially the climate change, water safety and other environmental benefits, which can be obtained with current levels of federal funding. In our wish lists, Eric Belasco and I address the profligacy of the major farm income safety-net programs. Belasco’s wish list includes asking Congress to resist farm interest groups’ efforts to increase Price Loss Coverage and Agriculture Risk Coverage program subsidies so farmers get payments from those programs all the time, even when agricultural prices and farm income levels are well above average. I ask Congress to create a pathway for change in federal risk-management programs

yolks, sugar, milk and heavy cream, ESN notes 99 billion eggs are produced in the U.S. each year, with the states of Iowa, Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania and Texas leading the way. Reports from the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service showed milk production in the U.S., as of November 2023, totaled 17.3 billion pounds. The number of milk cows across the states totaled 89 million head, producing an average of 1,948 pounds per cow. Cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger are three of the most prominent spices used during the holiday season. The popularity of this flavor profile can be traced back to an old belief these spices could keep people warm in the winter. While the U.S. grows most of its ginger in Hawaii and Georgia, nutmeg and cinnamon are mostly imported into the U.S., according to ESN. In January 2021, Purdue University conducted a survey on holiday behaviors, including the most popular dishes consumed at holiday meals. Researchers found, among respondents, the most popular protein served tice Dam’s Sire: Mohnen Long Haul 502 EPDs: BW: -0.4, WW: +59, YW: +108 and Milk: +34 Buyer: Paul Zielke, Rock River Lot 6 – RL Justice 2354 – Price: $5,750 DOB: 2/59/23 Sire: RL Justice Dam’s Sire: Spring Cove Reno 4021 EPDs: BW: +1.3, WW: +83, YW: +144 and Milk: +33 Buyer: Kate Harlan, Kaycee Registered bred heifer Lot 39 – RL Rainfall Lady 2211 – Price: $6,000 DOB: 2/17/22 Sire: S A V Rainfall 6846 Dam’s Sire: Musgrave Aviator EPDs: BW: +2.6, WW: +65, YW: +116 and Milk: +25 Buyer: Dustin Kalt, Warren, Minn. which would shift farmers away from the astonishingly wasteful federal crop insurance program to a less costly and more efficient standing disaster aid program. In his wish list, which provides an important bookend for this Monthly Harvest Christmas edition, Daniel Sumner calls for Congress to split the nutrition programs out of the farm bill and give these poverty-reductionfocused initiatives their own legislation. The most important rationale for this change is to ensure Congress will look more closely and critically at the efficiency and effectiveness of agricultural and nutritional programs instead of lumping them together in an omnibus bill that, as a result, is confusing, and in terms of its implications, almost impossible to deconstruct. Vincent H. Smith is the nonresident senior fellow and director of agriculture policy studies at AEI. To read the seven individual wish lists, visit aei.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2024_ F a r m _ B i l l _ Wi s h _ L i s t . pdf?x91208.

on Christmas Day is ham, closely followed – in order – by turkey, beef and chicken. According to USDA, nearly 318 million pounds of ham are consumed on average during the holidays. Ugly sweaters and Christmas pajamas are made from wool and cotton produced in the U.S. ERS notes 17 states, stretching from Virginia to California, grow cotton, with nearly 15 million bales produced in 2022. Texas is the top producing state in the nation, contributing approximately 40 percent of U.S. production in recent years.

“One bale of cotton – approximately 480 pounds of cleaned cotton lint – can make more than 200 pairs of jeans or 1,200 T-shirts,” shares ERS. The American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) reports the U.S. produced 22.2 million pounds of greasy wool in 2022, with more than half of American-produced wool shorn and sold during the spring months of April, May and June. The top five producing states in 2022 were California at 2.23 million pounds, Wyoming at 2.17 million pounds, Colorado at 2.1 million pounds, Utah at 2.02 million

pounds and South Dakota at 1.75 million pounds. “The average weight of a fleece in the U.S. is seven pounds,” notes ASI. “However, there is a variance from state to state. For example, an average fleece produced in North Carolina weighs six pounds, while an average fleece produced in Nevada weighs nine pounds.” According to USDA, one sheep, on average, produces enough wool for six Christmas sweaters. Hannah Bugas is the managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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Four Affordable Ways To Beef Up The Holidays As cattle ranchers, the Christmas season is truly our time to shine. Nothing says festive merriment quite like a prime rib roasted and served with au jus at the center of the dinner plate. It’s a meal we look forward to all year. However, in 2023, I’m mindful of the rising price of beef and that a prime rib may simply be too costly for most Americans this Christmas season. But there’s hope! Beef-

can still be a major part of family gatherings and celebrations with friends, coworkers and community members. Today, I’ve rounded up some affordable ways to incorporate beef into holiday menus. Here are my four best tips. Feel free to share with friends who may be looking to buy beef on a budget. 1. Look for affordable cuts. I know prime rib may

be a family tradition, but if the sticker price is a little too steep this year, consider more affordable cuts to satisfy the family’s hankering for beef this Christmas. A chuck roast, seared, slow-roasted and served on a fresh baked bun with Swiss cheese and au jus dip is a rich and savory alternative. Or, how about a beef brisket, smoked and thinly sliced? Sirloin tip steaks, cubed and fried, make an excellent chislic. Don’t forget the homemade ranch or cheese sauce for dipping. Ground beef would be another affordable option. Get creative and make festive meatballs. This is a favorite in our house, and my kids love trying new ingredients to add in or top their meatballs with. 2. Shop sales and get to know the folks behind the

meat counter. Make sure to check out holiday sales at a local grocer, meat locker and other shops. One might just be able to snag a prime rib roll at a discount. Or perhaps, they are clearing out tenderloins. Call often and stop in frequently to get the best deals. Get to know the workers at the meat case, and they will let you know of upcoming discounts. 3. Buy in bulk. Now is a great time to stockpile beef in a deep freezer. Get in touch with a local rancher and consider purchasing a quarter or a half of a beef. The up-front cost may be a little intimidating, but after breaking down the cost per pound for everything from ribeyes to ground beef and soup bones, one will quickly

realize it’s a very economical way to have beef on the menu year-round. 4. Cook once, dine twice. The old adage, “Cook once, dine twice” is a great way to make a good beef meal and then use the leftovers in another way to have a second meal centered around beef. An example would be to prepare a tenderloin, sliced thin and served with wild grain rice and baconwrapped asparagus. Then, take the leftovers and serve over a salad with spinach, red onions, cherry tomatoes and balsamic dressing. Or, take a rump roast, slowly cooked in a crockpot and served with all of the fixings – mashed potatoes, gravy and corn. Then with the leftovers, shred and make quesadillas. Use corn tortillas, shred-

ded cheddar cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, onions and lettuce. The possibilities are endless, and this is a good strategy to utilize when hosting family members over the holiday weekend when we need to prepare multiple meals. I hope these tips help readers think about ways they can afford beef and enjoy this wonderful protein during their holiday gatherings this season. What other strategies would you add to this list? Feel free to share with friends to help them navigate their way through the meat case and explore ways they, too, can enjoy beef on a budget. Amanda Radke is a rancher, author, motivational speaker and podcast host. For more from Radke, visit amandaradke.com.

Producers reminded to take extra care of replacement heifers through winter months On Dec. 5, University of Wisconsin Extension Livestock Educator Adam Hartfiel published an article in Farm Progress reminding producers to pay extra attention to the nutritional and environmental needs of their replacement heifers throughout coming winter months. “The goal for raising replacement heifers should be to raise them as efficiently

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WNFR continued from page 1 eighth round of steer wrestling at the WNFR with a 3.3-second run, but ended up placing third in the world with a 3.9-second run. Rigby, Idaho Cowboy Dirk Tavenner made his third appearance at the WNFR, entering the finals in the eighth position. In round 10, a four-second run helped Tavenner finish fourth in the world standings. Team roping Tyler Wade of Terrell, Texas was crowned the 2023 World Champion Header in the team roping. Wade started the WNFR in second place, and in round nine he placed first with his partner, the 2023 World Champion Heeler Wesley Thorp from Throckmorton, Texas, with a 3.5-second run. In the final round, the duo placed ninth with a time of 5.4 seconds. Second in the standings were Clint Summers from Lake City, Fla., who has qualified for the WNFR three times and Jake Long from Coffeyville, Kan. who is no stranger to the WNFR. A four-time WNFR qualifier and Edmond, Okla. native, Andrew Ward joined the Professional Rodeo Cowboyʼs Association (PRCA) in 2013. He and his partner Colton Todd of Willcox, Ariz. finished in third place at the 2023 WNFR. Saddle bronc riding Wyoming Cowboys Cress and Butner finished the 2023 WNFR in the top 10 world standings, Cress placing sixth in the world and Butner landing in ninth place. Butner placed first in the second round with an 87-point ride on a bronc named Exotic Warrior, while Cress came in close behind

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with an 85.5-point ride on Wall Street. The Wyoming natives landed in the top three again in round four, Cress placing third and Butner edging him out by a narrow margin for second place. Cress gave it his all in round eight, tying for first place with an 87.5-point ride on a bronc called Monster. Cress ended second in the WNFR average, with the average score of 856 on 10 rides. At the end of the 10-day event, Zeke Thurston a Big Valley, Ala. native who rode for the Sheridan College Rodeo program between 2012-14, won his fourth PRCA World Championship in the saddle bronc riding event and second in a row at the 2023 WNFR. Sage Newman from Melstone, Mont. was the round three winner with an 89-point ride on Weekend Departure, taking second in round six with an 86-point ride and then went on to capture the round 10 win with a stellar ride on All or Nothin’, earning him a 91-point score, which landed him in the runner-up spot for the world title and secured a second-place world title win. Tie-down roping The 2023 tie-down roping world champion was Riley Webb from Denton, Texas. Webb finished in second in the average and in first place in round three with a 6.9-second run. Taking second place in the WNFR World Finals was Miles City, Mont. Athlete Haven Meged, a 2019 world champion. Meged had a tie-down roping run of 8.7 seconds to finish out of the money in round 10, but Meged’s 10-day average was

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7.74 seconds, which broke the WNFR record. Meged also broke another WNFR record in round seven with a 6.4-second run. Shad Mayfield, a fivetime WNFR qualifier and 2020 World Champion out of Clovis, N.M., secured the final round win with a 6.7-second run, putting him in third place for world standings. Mayfield started the 2023 WNFR in second place. Two other tough cowboys rounded out the top five world standing titles. Coming in fourth place was Caleb Smidt from Bellville, Texas, and earning the fifth spot in world standings was fellow Texan Tuf Cooper from Decatur. Cooper has won three world tiedown championships and began the 2023 World Championship in 15th place. Barrel racing Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi is taking her third 2023 WNFR world title back home to Lampasas, Texas. In addition to her third title win, Pozzi Tonozzi also finished second in the average. Pozzi Tonozzi finished 141.18 on 10 runs in the average this year. She won round seven, finished second in round four and placed in eight of 10 runs overall. Hailing from Oelrichs, S.D., Lisa Lockhart closed the 65th WNFR with a title under her belt. Lockhart also won the average title in bar-

rel racing, following a winning run of 13.54 seconds in round 10. She averaged 13.71 seconds during the WNFR. World standing third place winner Kassie Mowry from Dublin, Texas is a fourtime WNFR qualifier and began the 2023 event in sixth place. Mowry placed first in round nine with a 13.37-second run, and in round eight she had the time to beat – a 13.30-second run. Breakaway Roping The 2023 WNFR World Breakaway Roper was Shelby Boisjoli-Meged from Stephenville, Texas. Boisjoli-Meged won round two

with a 2.1-second run, winning round five with a better time of two-seconds, but Cheyanne McCartney from Gainesville, Texas secured the average win by less than five seconds, as she went 32.2 seconds on nine head. Bull riding Securing his first world title with a new single season earnings record, Ky Hamilton from Mackay, Australia was named the 2023 WNFR bull riding champion. Hamilton became the first Australian bull rider to ever win the world title. Just 16 hours after losing consciousness and suffering a concussion when

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Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 35 No. 35 • December 23, 2023

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BY RON RABOU

Give A Gift A Day Yikes! How did another year pass by so quickly? It’s already Christmas again! Once again, it’s the middle of December, and the hustle and bustle of the season is in full swing. And, once again, I find myself saying, “I’ll start earlier next year.” I’m sure next year I’ll have the same conversation with myself again. As Christmas nears, the gifts will pile even higher under the tree. The anticipation of a relaxing day with family, watching their excitement as they frantically tear into their presents is something I believe we all look forward to. In fact, I think this is perhaps one of the sin-

gle most rewarding secular aspects of Christmas – the joy we each find by giving to others. To me, it’s always a refreshing reminder our “accumulation” culture is not what creates true happiness and fulfillment. Just today, after dropping my 12-year-old off at school, I met high school students driving vehicles that cost more than my first house. I couldn’t help but think, “What are we teaching our youth? Where is the reward of starting with nothing, working hard, living lean, developing skills and a career and eventually growing into financial security or prosperity?” Some of these children

WOLVES continued from page 1 Howard Cooper’s family ranches in the Meeker, Colo. area adjacent to the Flat Tops Wilderness. He questions the necessity of bringing wolves

into Colorado when they are already thriving in other states. What’s more, larger gray wolves pushing south in Col-

will never know. The result often becomes absence of humility, compassion, respect and understanding. For some, in their efforts to help their children “fit in,” they unintentionally skew their perception of reality and help create a sense of entitlement. I’ve always felt raising our boys on our farm gave us an extraordinary opportunity to teach these values which seem to be more and more absent in today’s society. When I grew up, I was expected to work everyday on the family ranch. And if I wasn’t doing something constructive, my parents would make sure they found something for me. I was never “compensated” for my efforts, but I also never asked for any. As far as I was concerned, this was just what we did. Everyone pitched in, and it’s just the way it was. For our own children, we felt it was important to pay them for their efforts – sometimes. I’ve never wanted my boys to

expect pay for doing a job that needs to be done or for helping someone who is in need. Sometimes they get paid, sometimes they don’t, and they never know when. And sometimes, they get rewarded simply for having a cheerful spirit and not complaining. It’s been a rewarding way to help them see both sides – a dollar for a good day’s work and the joy of helping without compensation because it’s the right thing to do. I am thankful their hearts are filled with a desire and willingness to humble themselves to be of service to others without ever expecting a paycheck in return. As I reflect on the spirit of Christmas, I wonder what the world would be like if we spent less time expecting something in return. We spend a lot of time and money accumulating stuff, creating a perfect life on social media and trying to impress the neighbors. But, what if instead we focused more time and energy on exercising humil-

ity, understanding, compassion, respect and an unselfish desire to help others? There’s a lot we can do for others every day of the year. It will be a gift to them but will never cost us a dime. My challenge to everyone this next year is to “give a gift a day.” In return, you’ll be surprised at the difference it will make in your own life. You can come up with your own but here are a few for starters. 1. The gift of love: Tell someone in your life you love them. 2. The gift of kindness: Go out of your way to perform an act of kindness for a stranger. 3. The gifts of appreciation and encouragement: Choose someone who you’ve never met and let them know their efforts and their presence are making a difference in the community. 4. The gifts of patience and understanding: Instead of yelling at the person who just cut you off or is hold-

orado could threaten Mexican wolves, of which only 241 remain in the wild in Arizona and New Mexico, Cooper told Cowboy State Daily. “The gray wolf is already in Wyoming. It’s already in Montana. It’s already in

Idaho and all across Canada,” he said. “Why bring it here and threaten the last 241 Mexican wolves?” Wolves from Oregon arrive Colorado’s wolf reintroduction program was initiated by Proposition 114, which Colorado voters passed in 2020 by the slimmest of margins – 50.91 percent to 49.09 percent. The program sets a Dec. 31 deadline to begin the first round of wolf releases, which will continue through March. The long-term goal is to transfer 30 to 50 wolves to Colorado over the next three to five years. Wyoming and other neighboring states refused to provide wolves for Colorado’s reintroduction program. Earlier this year, Oregon agreed to give 10 wolves for the initial release into Colorado. The release program is still on schedule, according to the Colorado Department of Parks and Wildlife (CPW). In fact, five wolves were released on Dec. 18 on public land in Grand County. Wolves will continue to be released on private and state land in northwest Colorado, at least 60 miles away from Colorado’s borders with Wyoming and Utah. A similar buffer zone will be established between the release sites and sovereign Native American Tribal lands, according to CPW’s wolf restoration and management plan document. “Releases will occur on state or private lands. The plan does not currently contemplate releases on federal lands because CPW does not have the staffing or financial resources to undertake the required National Environmental Policy Act analysis prior to any federal land management agency authorizing releases on federal lands,” the

document states. Game herds have already had enough Big game herds on both sides of the Wyoming-Colorado line are still reeling from massive winterkill losses after a brutal winter in 202223, O’Toole said. “We are so out of balance in the predator world at a time when our wildlife has been decimated by what happened last winter,” he said. “We’ve got to pay serious attention to how we bring this wildlife back, and we can’t do this by bringing back more predators.” What’s more, there are already at least a few wolves in the general area, including near Encampment in Wyoming, O’Toole said. “There are wolves here, everybody knows that. They’ve been here longer than we think,” he said. Wolf policy is completely different on either side of the state line. In Colorado, wolves will remain a protected species. On the Wyoming side, wolves are in a free-fire zone, where they can be shot on sight with no season or bag limit restrictions. As to worries Wyoming people with a dislike for wolves will lure them across the state line to shoot them, O’Toole said, that’s a moot point. Wolves, like all other wildlife, will simply cross on their own, he said. “The elk, the deer and everything else are already crossing back and forth across the state line. Wolves will just follow them,” he said. Adequate compensation? Colorado has plans in place to compensate ranchers who lose livestock or working livestock dogs to wolves. However, O’Toole and Cooper wonder if it will be adequate. “Once wolves find a place where they can start killing livestock, they’ll keep

ing you up, give them the space they need. You never know what might be going on in the life of someone else. 5. The gift of listening: Sometimes we just need to be heard. Truly listen to the heartaches or frustrations of another and don’t provide advice or place judgement. Just listen. 6. The gift of a smile and hello: Smile at a stranger and say hello or ask them how they are doing. It will brighten their day and yours. 7. The gift of laughter: Stop taking yourself and life so seriously. Learn to laugh at yourself and your circumstances. No one likes a crab. Laughter can actually help improve your health. Finally, may we all be reminded of the greatest gift of all – the gift of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and as you “give a gift a day,” I have no doubt your new year will be packed with fulfillment. killing until they’re stopped,” O’Toole said. Cooper said compensating for only a specific livestock animal killed by wolves doesn’t take into account ranchers’ long-term losses. For example, if wolves kill a fertile cow, the rancher hasn’t lost just the cow, but any calves she might have produced over the coming years, he said. Wolves could also threaten the health of domestic dogs by bringing in different species of tapeworms and canine diseases into Colorado’s ecosystem, Cooper said. Smaller Mexican wolves in peril? Cooper said he’s especially concerned about what the arrival of gray wolves in Colorado could mean for smaller Mexican wolves. Gray wolves aren’t truly endangered, but the 241 remaining Mexican wolves are, he said. Mexican wolves are struggling to regain their natural habitat in Arizona and New Mexico and might start filtering into Colorado from the south. Mexican wolves are now about 40 miles from the Colorado border, Cooper said. They are a smaller subspecies, about 50 to 80 pounds, compared to gray wolves, which can reach up to 170 pounds or more. It’s probably only a matter of time before the larger wolves push south and start threatening the Mexican wolves, possibly through interbreeding, Cooper said. “Once they start interbreeding, it’s done,” he said. “Once the last pure Mexican wolf is gone, it’s gone.” Mark Heinz covers the outdoors and wildlife for Cowboy State Daily and can be reached at mark@cowboystatedaily.com. This article was originally published in Cowboy State Daily on Dec. 11.

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CALENDAR

SALES Jan. 9

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

EVENTS Dec. 25- Jan. 1 Jan. 6-8 Jan. 6-21 Jan. 9 Jan. 9-10 Jan. 10 Jan. 10 Jan. 10-13 Jan. 13 Jan. 19-27 Jan. 27 Jan. 31-Feb. 2 Feb. 1 Feb. 2-3

Jan. 13 Jan. 16

The Wyoming Livestock Roundup Office will be closed in observance of the holiday. We wish all of our readers a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Stockmen in the Stockyards at the National Western Stock Show, Denver, Colo. More information coming soon. National Western Stock Show, Denver, Colo. For more information, visit nationalwestern.com. Nebraska Extension Cow Clinic, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Beatrice 77 Livestock Sales, Beatrice, Neb. To register, contact Wayde Pickinpaugh at wayde.pickinpaugh@unl.edu or 402-335-3669. 2024 Nebraska Ranch Practicum, Whitman, Neb. For more information or to register, visit nebraskaranchpracticum.unl.edu, e-mail Troy Walz at troy.walz@ unl.edu or call 308-872-6831. Wyoming Rural Business Development Grant Program Webinar, 2 p.m., Zoom. To register, visit zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_rLYDELvkQoGsaPlYTZ8TFw. Nebraska Extension Cow Clinic, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., North Platte Stockyards, North Platte, Neb. To register, contact Randy Saner at randy.saner@unl.edu or 308-532-2683. American Sheep Industry Association Annual Convention, Denver, Colo. For more information, visit sheepusa.org. 13th Annual Women’s Agriculture Summit, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Hampton Inn and Suites, Buffalo. For more information, contact Jenna Foss at 307-2171818, Tressa Lawrence at 307-217-1226 or Heidi Stoltz at 307-736-2602. 2024 Clear Out West Taste of Cowboy Cruise. For more information, visit cruise-vacations.ca or call 855-530-0131. Fremont County Cattleman Annual Meeting Banquet, 12:30 p.m., Lander Community and Event Center, Lander. For more information or to purchase dinner tickets, call Jac Klaahsen at 307-217-2110. CattleCon24, Orlando, Fla. For more information and to register and reserve housing, visit convention.ncba.org/. Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame 15th Annual Banquet, Orlando, Fla. For more information, visit cattlefeeders.org. Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation’s Young Farmer and Rancher Conference, Farm Bureau Center, Laramie. For more information, visit wyfb.org.

Jan. 20 Jan. 22 Jan. 22 Jan. 25 Jan. 26 Jan. 27 Jan. 27 Jan. 28 Jan. 29 Feb. 1 Feb. 1 Feb. 2 Feb. 3 Feb. 8 Feb. 9 Feb. 13 Feb. 14 Feb. 19 Feb. 21

Cattle Country Video Winter Classic Production Sale, Goshen County Rendezvous Center, Torrington, 888-322-8853, cattlecountryvideo.com Rafter T Angus Annual Bull Sale, Buffalo Livestock Marketing, Buffalo, 307736-2415, 307-299-4569, raftertangus.com Ken Haas Angus 43rd Annual Right Combination Bull Sale, at the ranch, LaGrange, 307-834-2356, kenhaasangus.com Redland Angus Annual Range Calved-Range Raised Age Advantaged Calving Ease Production Sale, Buffalo Livestock Auction, Buffalo, 307-2508625, redlandangus.com Douglas Booth Family Angus 32nd Annual Bull Sale, Torrington Livestock Market, Torrington, 307-532-5830, 307-532-6207, boothfamilyangus.com Bullis Creek Ranch Spring Production Bull Sale, at the ranch, Wood Lake, Neb., 402-376-4465, bulliscreek.com Marcy Livestock 63rd Annual Angus Bull and Female Sale, Gordon Livestock Auction, Gordon, Neb., 308-430-2005, marcylivestock.com McConnell Angus Bull & Female Sale, at the ranch, Dix, Neb., 308-2355187, 308-230-0430, 970-215-3204, mcconnellangus.com Little Goose Ranch Seventh Annual Production Sale, Buffalo Livestock Marketing, Buffalo, 307-751-1535, 307-751-5793, 307-673-0049, littlegooseranch.com 21 Angus 30th Annual Top Cut Bull Sale, at the ranch, New England, N.D., 701-579-4221, 21angus.com Triangle J Ranch 34th Annual Bull Sale, at the ranch, Miller, Neb., 308-4572505, 308-627-5085, trianglejranch.com APEX Cattle Annual Heterosis Headquarters Bull, Bred Heifer and Fall Pair Sale, Dannebrog, Neb., 308-750-0200, sales@apexcattle.com K2 Red Angus and Friends Winter Bull & Female Sale, K2 sale barn, Wheatland, 307-331-2917, k2redangus.com Ridder Hereford Ranch Annual Bull and Heifer Sale, at the ranch, Callaway, Neb., 308-836-4430, 402-450-0431, ridderranch.com TJS Red Angus 16th Annual ‘Red Truck’ Sale, Buffalo Livestock Marketing, Buffalo, 406-639-9112, tjsredangus.com Beartooth Angus Second Annual Sale, Swift River Ranch, Billings, Mont., 406-794-1287 Booth’s Cherry Creek Angus 51st Annual “Progress Through Performance” Bull Sale, at the ranch, Veteran, 307-534-5865, 307-532-1805, 307532-1532, boothscherrycreekranch.com Powder River Angus Annual Bull Sale, Buffalo Livestock Marketing, Buffalo, 307-680-7359, 307-680-8266, powderriverangus.com G Bar H Genetics Angus Bull Sale, Torrington Livestock Market, Torrington, 307-575-5520, 307-575-0373 Fawcett’s Elm Creek Ranch Annual Production Sale, at the ranch, Ree Heights, S.D., 605-870-0161, 605-870-6172, fawcettselmcreekranch.com Weaver Ranch 39th Annual Production Sale, at the ranch, Fort Collins, Colo., 970-568-3898 Shaw Cattle Company Annual Bull Sale, at the ranch, Caldwell, Idaho, 208459-3029, 208-880-9044, shawcattle.com

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Each holiday season, the familiar words of tuneful Christmas carols ring out all over the country. The origin of these songs is both interesting and colorful. While some of them were composed here in America, others were written and set to music in other parts of the world. Below is a brief history of the origin of some of these better known songs. O’ Little Town O’ little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie; Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by . . . These words were written in 1868 by Phillips Brooks, young rector of Philadelphia, after a visit to Palestine. His Church Organist Lewis Redner wrote the melody. It came to him “in a dream” on Christmas Eve.  I Heard The Bells I heard the bells on Christmas Day their old familiar carols play, and wild and sweet the words repeat of peace on Earth, good will to men. When Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote the words to this song, the U.S. was experiencing its second year of the Civil War. The words, “peace on Earth,” gave expression to the hope of millions.  It Came Up The Midnight It came up the midnight clear, that glorious song of old – from angels bending near the Earth, to touch their harps of gold. Here is another beloved carol, which was composed in America. The words were written in December 1849 by Rev. Edmund Sears. It was sung to an old

hymn-tune until its present melody was composed by Richard Willis in 1851.  O’ Come, All Ye Faithful O’ come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, O’ come ye, O’ come ye to Bethlehem. Origin of this hymn is controversial. When introduced in England about 1800 it was known as the “Portuguese Hymn.” Its lines do not rhyme because they were translated from Latin.  The First Noel The first Noel the angels did say was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay, in fields where they lay keeping their sheep on a cold winter’s night that was so deep. This is a true folk song, claimed by both France and England. According to tradition, the verses are sung by shepherds and the refrain by the angels.  This brief history of a few of our Christmas carols appeared in the Dec. 19, 1911 issue of the Uinta Chieftain.

Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 35 No. 35 • December 23, 2023

LIVE CATTLE FUTURES

MARKETS

SETT PRICE

Month

Compiled from USDA Market News Service information and other sources

Location Volume

Steers Heifers

PAYS

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

Stock Cows Pairs

Centennial 12/15

95.50-108.50 $1275-$1950 74.50-91

Crawford 12-15 213

106-115.50 73.50-101

105-112.50

188

91-119 70-135

$1225-$1975

199

105-111 83-110

$1250-$5500

157-196

94-126 67-100.50

84-143

Torrington 12-20 4907

375

St. Onge

No Report

Big Horn Basin

No Report

Billings 12-18

317.50-330 240-300

Buffalo 12-20

992

319-337 262-275

250-296 233

215-235 212.50

200 201

310-357 267-280

266-311 250-274

253-368

227-228

300-324 250-287

238-291 200-235

200-210 211-219

190-199

WEEKLY SHEEP AUCTIONS Auction

PAYS

Volume

Feeder Lambs

Slaughter Lambs

Slaughter Ewes

Stock Ewes

167.50 167.93 171.58 168.75 169.53

170.55 168.68 172.18 169.88 170.75

+3.05 +0.75 +0.60 +1.13 +1.22

SETT PRICE

Week Prev

This Week

Change

219.35 220.13 224.33 228.25 240.40

221.70 223.38 228.45 232.98 245.95

+2.35 +3.25 +4.12 +4.73 +5.55

JANUARY MARCH APRIL MAY AUGUST

WHEAT FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

This Week

Change

6.16 6.26 6.31 6.41

6.12 6.24 6.32 6.43

-0.04 -0.02 +0.01 +0.02

MARCH MAY JULY SEPTEMBER

$1400-$2900

700

Change

FEEDER CATTLE FUTURES Month

No Report

Riverton 12-19 931

This Week

DECEMBER FEBRUARY APRIL JUNE AUGUST

FOR THE WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 22, 2023 WEEKLY CATTLE AUCTIONS

Week Prev

Slaughter Bucks

CORN FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

This Week

4.79 4.92 5.01 5.02

4.72 4.85 4.95 4.97

MARCH MAY JULY SEPTEMBER

1826

St. Onge

No Report

-0.07 -0.07 -0.06 -0.05

OATS FUTURES

No Report

Centennial

Change

SETT PRICE 157.50-237.50

Daily Grower Bids Region Price US #2 Yellow Corn Southeast WY 4.2950-4.6250 US #1 HRWW Southeast WY 5.2175-5.5175 US #1 Black Beans Min-Dak 40/cwt US #1 Dark Red Kidney Beans Min-Dak 41-43/cwt #1 Great Northern Beans Den-Rate 42/cwt US #1 Light Red Kidney Beans Min-Dak 41-43/cwt #1 Pea (Navy) Beans Min-Dak 30/cwt US #1 Pinto Beans Den Rate 38/cwt Min-Dak 36-40/cwt Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Torrington Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Greeley, CO National Sheep Summary As of December 15, 2023 Compared to last week traditional slaughter lambs 5.00-9.00 lower, others mostly 5.00-30.00 lower. Slaughter ewes mostly steady to 10.00 higher. Feeder lambs 5.00 lower. At San Angelo, TX 8,877 head sold in a two day sale. Equity Cooperative Auction sold 680 slaughter lambs in Idaho. In Direct trading slaughter ewes and feeder lambs not tested. 4,192 lamb carcasses traded with no trend due to confidentiality. All sheep sold per Hundred weight (CWT) unless specified. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 San Angelo: wooled and shorn 110-150 lbs 186.00-206.00. Ft. Collins: wooled and shorn 100-140 lbs 170.00-200.00; 150-175 lbs 175.00-187.50. South Dakota: wooled and shorn 100-150 lbs 170.00-190.00; 150-170 lbs 161.00-171.00. Billings: wooled and shorn no test. Equity Coop: wooled 135 lbs 184.00-184.25. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2 San Angelo: hair 40-60 lbs 270.00-306.00, few 310.00-312.00; 60-70 lbs 240.00-296.00; 70-80 lbs 226.00-276.00, few 280.00296.00; 80-90 lbs 214.00-247.00, few 252.00-265.00; 90-100 lbs 190.00-242.00. wooled and shorn 80-90 lbs 228.00-230.00, few 252.00; 94 lbs 224.00. Ft. Collins: wooled and shorn 60-70 lbs 200.00-265.00; 7080 lbs 190.00-210.00; 90-100 lbs 192.50-200.00. hair 45 lbs 255.00; 50-60 lbs 210.00-260.00; 60-70 lbs 225.00-260.00; 7080 lbs 202.50-220.00; 85 lbs 220.00; 90-100 lbs 200.00-205.00. South Dakota: wooled and shorn 60-70 lbs 250.00-265.00; 70-80 lbs 225.00-255.00; 90-100 lbs 181.00-200.00. hair 56 lbs 285.00; 60-70 lbs 257.50-265.00; 70-80 lbs 195.00-205.00; 80-90 lbs 187.00-205.00; 90-100 lbs 195.00-200.00. Billings: no test. Slaughter Ewes San Angelo: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 82.00-92.00, hair 80.00-100.00; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) 100.00-114.00, hair 94.00-118.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) hair 80.00-98.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 (very thin) hair 60.00-74.00; Cull 1 44.00-48.00. Ft. Collins: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 75.00-95.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 67.50-95.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) no test; Cull 1 no test. South Dakota: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 47.00-85.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 58.00-80.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 41.00-45.00; Cull 1 15.00. Billings: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) no test; Utility 1-2 (thin) no test; Cull 1 no test. Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2 San Angelo: hair 30-40 lbs 285.00-292.00; 40-50 lbs 282.00322.00; 50-60 lbs 290.00-312.00; 61 lbs 275.00. Ft. Collins: no test. South Dakota: 40-50 lbs 295.00-310.00; 50-60 lbs 248.00256.00; 60-70 lbs 240.00-253.00; 70-80 lbs 228.00-245.00; 8090 lbs 206.00-212.00; 90-100 lbs 194.00-201.00; 100-110 lbs 171.00-181.00; 127 lbs 169.00. hair 85 lbs 201.00. Billings: no test. Equity Coop: no test. Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2 San Angelo: hair lambs 57 lbs 290.00/cwt, 60-80 lbs 252.00275.00/cwt, 80-95 lbs 232.00-245.00/cwt; yearling hair 100-115 lbs 200.00-232.00/cwt; young hair 100-120 lbs 136.00-190.00/

45-170

60-180

cwt; middle age hair 95-145 lbs 120.00-140.00/cwt. Ft. Collins: no test. South Dakota: yearlings 170.00-185.00/head; middle age 140.00220.00/head. Billings: no test. Sheep and lambs slaughter under federal inspection for the week to date totaled 38,000 compared with 38,000 last week and 37,000 last year. Source: USDA AMS Market News, San Angelo, Texas National Wool Review As of December 15, 2023 Domestic wool trading had no confirmed trades reported this week. Prices reflect trades FOB warehouse in original bag or square pack, bellies out, some graded, and 76 mm or longer. No allowance made for coring, freight, or handling fees at the warehouse level to reflect net grower prices. Wools shorter than 75 mm typically discounted .10-.20 clean. Classed and skirted wools usually trade at a .10-.20 premium to original bag prices. Australian Wool Exchange Clean Del Price Change from 75-85 Percent Micron US Grade in U.S. Dollars Previous Sale of Australia 17 > 80s 6.08 0.47 4.56-5.17 18 80s 5.26 0.27 3.95-4.47 19 70-80s 4.69 0.22 3.52-3.99 20 64-70s 4.41 0.20 3.31-3.75 21 64s 4.26 0.12 3.19-3.62 22 62s 4.22 0.10 3.17-3.59 23 60-62s 4.02 -------3.02-3.42 24 60s -----------------------25 58s 2.28 (0.06) 1.71-1.93 26 56-58s 1.78 0.06 1.34-1.51 28 54s 1.21 0.03 0.91-1.03 30 50s 1.14 0.05 0.86-0.97 32 46-48s 1.03 0.00 0.78-0.88 Merino Clippings 2.28 0.10 1.71-1.94 Source: USDA- CO Dept of Ag Market News Service, Greeley, CO Wyoming Hay Summary As of December 21, 2023 Compared to two weeks ago reported hay sales sold steady. Demand was light to instance moderate. Quite a lot of hay around in various places in the state. Best demand has been for small square bales in the western part of the state and for sun-cured alfalfa pellets in the east. Dairy operations continue to look for hay testing at 180 RFV or above but that has been hard to come by this year. Plus, dairies do not want to pay a lot on freight if they can help it. Mostly open winter so far in the state and cows can continue to graze winter feed sources and have not been needing any supplementation. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Eastern Wyoming Alfalfa - Good/Premium Large Square 3x4 185 Alfalfa - Good Large Square 3x4 160-170 Alfalfa - Utility/Fair Large Square 3x4 130-140 Alfalfa Pellets 15% Suncured 360 Western Wyoming Alfalfa - Premium Small Square 300 Small Square 3 Tie 300 Alfalfa - Good/Premium Small Square 270 Alfalfa - Good Large Square 3x4 180 Alfalfa Cubes 400 Alfalfa/Orchard Mix - Premium Small Square 285-300 Timothy Grass - Good/Premium Small Square 270 Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News Torrington Nebraska Hay Summary As of December 21, 2023 Compared to last week, alfalfa and grass hay in the central and west areas sold steady to 10.00 lower, Eastern areas the hay market is steady. Ground and delivered hay and dehy alfalfa pellets steady. Demand was light to instance moderate. The best demand was in the South central and eastern areas of the state where the recent drought

Month

Week Prev

This Week

3.71 3.73 3.74 3.83

3.63 3.62 3.64 3.72

MARCH MAY JULY SEPTEMBER

Change -0.08 -0.11 -0.10 -0.11

SOYBEAN FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

This Week

13.14 13.32 13.45 13.52

12.97 13.02 13.13 13.19

JANUARY MARCH MAY JULY

Change -0.17 -0.30 -0.32 -0.33

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

This Week

Prior Week

Last Year

282.36 538.28 228.15 204.75 374.20

286.22 551.12 229.90 212.22 375.33

247.29 469.54 196.10 193.70 320.37

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

This Week

Prior Week

Last Year

168.71 169.13 267.53 267.30

169.94 170.37 269.63 271.18

155.69 155.64 247.80 247.58

monitor continue to show extreme to exceptional drought. Many contacts stated there is quite a lot of available forage sitting in their fields or hay barns. Some producers continue to bale cornstalks to take the unwanted residue off the field. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Central Nebraska Alfalfa - Good/Premium Large Round 175 Alfalfa - Good Large Round 150 Corn Stalk Large Round 70 Prairie/Meadow Grass - Premium Small Square 8/bale 140-160 Prairie/Meadow Grass - Good Large Round Prairie/Meadow Grass - Utility/Fair Large Round 90 Platte Valley Nebraska Alfalfa - Good Large Round 160 Alfalfa Ground (Delivered) 215 Pellets 17% Dehyd 375 Corn Stalk Large Round 36/bale Ground (Delivered) 115 Western Nebraska Alfalfa - Premium Small Square 12/bale Alfalfa - Good/Premium Large Square 3x4 200 Alfalfa - Good Large Square 3x4 160-170 Alfalfa - Utility/Fair Large Square 3x4 130-140 Medium Square 3x3 125 Alfalfa - Utility Large Square 100 Alfalfa Ground (Delivered) 150-180 Alfalfa/Orchard Mix - Premium Large Round 225 Millet Medium Square 3x3 130 Triticale Large Round 150 Wheat Large Round 150 Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Kearny, NE

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The University of Wyoming is seeking an Assistant Farm Manager at the Sheridan Research and Extension Center. The University of Wyoming is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. For qualifications, additional details, and to apply please visit https://eeik.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/ CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/ job/234074/?utm_medium=jobshare RANCH HAND/COWBOY POSITION AVAILABLE: Southeast Washington on the Snake River. Contact Bill Browning at 509-990-4950 (cell) or 509245-9269 (home) .............1/13

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Torrington Livestock Markets 307-532-3333 www.torringtonlivestock.com

Financial Services ALL TYPES OF EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLE FINANCING. Great service!! Great rates!! Call Chuck Brown at C.H. Brown Co., WY LLC, 307-322-3232 (office), 307-331-0010 (cell) or email chuckbrown@wyoming. com.....................................12/23 AGRI-ONE FINANCIAL: Farm/ ranch and all commercial loans. RATES AS LOW AS 5%. We have been helping with all aspects of agricultural, commercial financing and management for years. LET US HELP YOU on a consulting level with management to increase profitability, deal with and fix credit problems and for all your financing needs. WE CARE AND HAVE WORKING PROGRAMS designed for the farmer/rancher and not the banker. Please call Steve, 303-773-3545 or check out our website, www.agrionefinancial.com. I will come to you and get the job done!! .....12/30

Brands

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WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: LHC, LHS, LSH. Niobrara County origins. In the family since 1919. $4,000. Call 406-853-0527, if no answer leave message ...12/30

Brands WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: LSC AND RSH. Asking $4,000 OBO with one set of irons. Call Tena Cook, 308-615-0004 .................... 12/30

FIND IT IN THE ROUNDUP CLASSIFIEDS Dogs YELLOW AND BLACK LABRADOR PUPPIES FOR SALE, $1,200. DOB Nov. 4. AKC registered litter. Championship bloodlines, excellent dispositions. Sire (yellow) and Dam (black) are pointing labs, AKC and UKC registered with OFA certified hips and elbows. Certified pedigrees available. Sire UKC Hunt Retriever Champion. Three colors in lineages. Litter is listed/registered on AKC Marketplace. Powell, WY. Call 307254-4865 ........................12/23 BEAUTIFUL HOME-RAISED MINIATURE QUEENSLAND BLUE HEELER PUPS: Born Sept. 19, male/female, parents onsite, raised with kids/cats/ livestock, mom 22 lbs., dad 20 lbs. ALSO, KELPIE/MINI AUSSIE PUPS, born Sept. 6, male/female, mom 30 lbs., dad 28 lbs., parents onsite, beautiful colors/personality. All pups bred for family quality/disposition/health/smarts. For more information, pricing/delivery options call 406-581-7586 (call or text). ALSO, older pups/young adults, Christmas specials starting at $300 and up. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds ............... 12/23

Angus

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

Clay Creek Angus • 307-762-3541

FOR SALE: 60 HEAD COMING 3-YEAR-OLD BRED COWS, that already have 1 calf under their belt. Bred to PAP tested, registered, front end Angus bulls for March calving. Medium frame, deep bodied, 1,200 lbs. Good mothers, quiet and easy to be around. Ranch raised and running at Laramie, WY up to 7,400’. Will sell any quantity. We have videos and photos available. Call or text FMI, 307-7603837 ................................ 12/23

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FOR SALE: 100 FANCY, BLACK BRED HEIFERS SORTED FOR APRIL CALVING. Bred to 100% registered Black Angus, PAP tested, calving-ease bulls. Currently weighing 1,050 lbs. and grazing regrowth meadows at Laramie, WY 7,400’ of elevation. Ranch raised, medium frame, deep bodied heifers with gentle dispositions. Bunk broke. Dog, four wheeler and horse friendly. From long time Wyoming heifer development program, X Bar Cattle Co. Please call or text 307760-3837 ...........................12/23

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Red Angus • Limousin • Lim-Flex Bullis Creek Ranch • bulliscreek.com • 402-376-4465

FOR SALE: Twenty first-calf Black Angus AI heifers, to calve March 1-April 15. Call Joe 970629-0757, Meeker, CO ..... 1/13

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At the Ranch • Wood Lake, Nebraska Selling 65 Age Advantage Coming 2-Year-Old Bulls and 4 Commercial Bulls

Hereford TWO-YEAR-OLD HEREFORD BULLS: Canadian registered. Fertility checked. View photos at www.workingherefords.com. Estermann Herefords, 308-3404159 or 308-963-4473.........1/13

Charolais REGISTERED CHAROLAIS COWS, COMPLETE DISPERSION: August and September calvers, 50 day breeding season. Bred heifers to 10-year-olds, from DeBruycker Charolais genetics. Call 307-899-6335 .............. 1/13

Limousin

2-Year-Old Registered Limousin Bulls

46 HEAD OF FANCY HIGHALTITUDE ANGUS BRED COWS TO CALVE IN APRIL, 2- to 7-year-olds, weaned steers averaged over 570 lbs. and heifers averaged over 550 lbs. All PAP tested as yearlings, $3,000/ head. Call Tom Page, 307-7608429, Laramie, WY ........ 12/23 ONE LOAD, FANCY, BLACK BRED HEIFERS: One iron, bulls turned out May 20, all first-cycle bred, start calving approximately March 1. Bred to LBW Black Angus bulls. Preg checked Nov. 2. Vaccinated, wormed and Bangs. Located at Gillette, WY. Call 406853-1835 ......................... 12/30 FOR SALE: 200 registered and commercial Black Angus BRED HEIFERS, 1 group of F1 baldy bred heifers. Three groups AI bred to elite calving-ease sire: MAF Triumph O415 (Musgrave Exclusive 316 son 2022 high-selling calving-ease bull) as well as GAR Ashland and SAV Raindance. Two groups pasture bred to “sleep all night” low birthweight, calvingease Black Angus bulls sired by Sitz Logo 6197. AI bred: Group #1 due March 15. Group #2 due April 9. Bull bred: Group #1 due April 15 for 14 days. Group #2 due May 1 for 21 days. Vaccinated and poured/dewormed. Available FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. Delivery and volume discounts available. MILLER ANGUS FARMS, Estelline, S.D. Kody, 605-690-1997 or Brady, 605-6905733 ......................................TFN

Red Angus FOR SALE: ONE IRON HIGH ELEVATION RED ANGUS BRED HEIFERS. Summered at 9,000’, currently running at Laramie, WY. Home-raised, fancy, deep bodied heifers weighing 1,000 lbs. 55 AI bred to 9 Mile Franchise and Bieber Energize to calve first week of March. 100 bull bred for March 15 for 30 days. 75 bull bred for April 15 for 10 days. Bred to 100% PAP tested, low birthweight Red Angus bulls. FMI, price and videos, please call 307760-3837 ...........................12/23

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

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Pasture Wanted

Sheep

Hay & Feed

SUMMER PASTURE NEEDED for small or big numbers, yearlings or cows. Call 406-8531835 ................................ 12/30

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

APPROXIMATELY 150 TONS OF SANFOIN/ORCHARD GRASS MIX HAY FOR SALE: Both first and second cutting available, 4x4 squares, $150/ton. Located west of Powell, WY, can load. Call 307-202-0532, please leave message ..................... 1/6

LOOKING FOR SUMMER PASTURE JUNE-SEPTEMBER 2024 AND BEYOND in eastern Wyoming for 100-130 pairs plus bulls. ALSO, we have winter pasture available for 100 head December-March on cash lease or will trade for summer pasture. References available. Call 307331-4489 ......................... 12/30 PASTURE WANTED for 2,000 yearlings and 500 pairs. Can split into smaller bunches. Call 701-523-1235 .................... 1/13

Ranch/Pasture Lease Wanted

Swine WEANER PIGS FOR SALE, located in Powell, WY. For more information, call 307271-1014 ......................12/23

Hay & Feed 325 TONS MILLET: Round bales, net wrapped, tested safe, good quality. Hillsdale, WY area, $135/ton. Call 307-421-3658 or 307-421-5587 ...................... 1/6

SELL YOUR COWS AND COMBINES WHILE THE MARKET IS HIGH. Secure reliable income during retirement while keeping land in your family. EVALUATING NEW LEASES AND PARTNERING WITH NEW LANDOWNERS UNTIL APRIL 1. Minimum 7 year lease since we will invest in livestock water development and add pivots to flood irrigated ground. Call/text 307-429-8878. DO YOU WANT TO RETIRE AT THE TOP OF THIS MARKET AND KNOW YOUR LAND IS IN GOOD HANDS? Regen, LLC is a business that provides for ranchers/landowners the service of professional ranch management. We work to understand your needs on your ranch and provide a professional management team tenancy where you no longer need to worry about the work, get paid competitive rent and can keep the ranch legacy intact. Instead of selling, please consider renting the ranch to our team. We are a family business, based in Wyoming and with expertise in all arrangements of federal, state and deeded land and work every day to accomplish our mission. We steward land with regenerative principles, where animals thrive by connecting rich heritage to vibrant futures. Call Sage, 307-351-4875 or e-mail at saskin12@gmail.com....... 5/11

Horses YOUNG RUNNING BRED HORSES FOR SALE: One weanling, 2 yearlings, two 2-yearolds. ALSO, a couple older geldings, one 4-year-old and one 7-year-old. If interested call or text 307-567-1598, if calls don’t go through send a text with your call back number so calls can be returned.............................12/30

Saddles & Tack COWBOY SANTA SHOPS HERE!! 5 STAR saddle pads and MOHAIR cinches. MONTANA Silversmith and AUSTIN Accent jewelry, MONEY clips, barrettes and MORE… Tom BALDING and DUTTON BITS and SPURS. It’s ALWAYS a great day to $AVE on BOOTS: HONDO, BOULET, JUSTIN WORK BOOTS, TWISTED X (boots and shoes) and more!! RIDE, ROPE, WORK and play!! LEATHER belts, WALLETS, checkbook covers. Wool VESTS, silk SCARVES and more!! WE CAN ship!! Shop Moss Saddles, Boots and Tack, 4648 West Yellowstone Highway, Casper, WY; 307-472-1872. Our family serving yours for 50 years!! Check us out on Facebook or our website.........12/16

Sheep

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Hay & Feed ALFALFA HAY FOR SALE

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

(406) 600-4146

GOOD QUALITY OAT HAY: 3x4 bales. Barn stored; $175/ ton. Outside; $150/ton. ALSO, SECOND CUTTING ALFALFA, really good, green, horse quality, 3x4 bales, barn stored $185/ ton. Tests available, Lusk, WY. Call Paul Hicks, 970-203-5019 ..........................................1/13 600 PLUS TONS OF 2023 GRASS HAY: Rounds and 3x4, $175/ton, Encampment, WY. Call 307-321-1444 ............TFN HAY FOR SALE: Alfalfa/grass (80/20), large round net-wrapped bales, $185/ton, 150 tons first cutting, protein 15%, 190 tons second cutting, protein 18%. ALFALFA/GRASS (50/50), large round net-wrapped bales, $180/ ton, 17 tons second cutting, protein 12%. ALFALFA HAY, large round net-wrapped bales, $180/ ton, 149 tons first cutting, protein 11%, 64 tons second cutting, protein 12%. All hay lab tested. Tests available. Have ability to arrange transport trucks, market price. We will also participate in trucking costs. Call 307-217-0386, e-mail earlkmadsen@gmail.com. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds ................. 1/13 2023 ALFALFA AND ALFALFA/GRASS MIX HAY, 3x3 bales barn stored. ALSO, SOME FEEDER HAY and BARLEY STRAW available. Call 307350-0350, Farson, WY .......1/6 2023 FIRST CUTTING ALFALFA: Large net-wrapped round bales, located in Cody, WY. Can load. Call for price, 307-2502329....................................1/6 HAY FOR SALE: 300 tons left of first crop hay with protein ranging between 19.7% and 22.4%, baled mature, but not rained on, bales weigh between 1,5001,650 lbs., $160/ton. 400 tons of second crop hay with protein around 21%, baled without rain damage, bales weigh around 1,650-1,800 lbs., $180/ton. 100 tons left of chop hay with 22% protein, contains a few weeds (curly doc) but mostly hay, no rain damage, $140/ton. ALSO, 140 tons of straw left, bales weigh approximately 1,100 lbs., certified weed free, $75/ton. All bales are 4x4x8 in size. Location between Lovell and Powell, WY. Contact 307-272-3712 ........ 1/6 HAY FOR SALE: 3x3 and round bales. Call 605-8400015 .............................12/16

CUSTOM HAY HAULING. Call 701-690-8116, send a text if voicemail is full or keep trying .............................. 1/6 ALFALFA HAY FOR SALE: First, second and third cuttings, round bales, net wrapped. For more information, call Mark, 308-726-5665 .....................1/6 HAY FOR SALE: 2023 millet, first cutting alfalfa/grass mix, second cutting alfalfa. 2023 oat/pea mix and grass mix. ALSO, cornstalk bales. All in net-wrapped round bales. Semi load delivery available. Call for pricing, 701-6908116, send a text if voicemail is full or keep trying ..............12/30 LARGE ROUND BALES OF TEFF GRASS HAY FOR SALE: Net wrapped, was not rained on, top quality. $150/ton, price negotiable for large quantities. Trucking available. Call 308430-3457 if interested .....12/30 FOR SALE: Barley straw, 3x3x8 bales, $60/ton. Located at Cody, WY. Call 307 899-6335 ...12/30 BARLEY STRAW: Certified weed-free small squares, $4/ bale. ALSO, 5x6 round bales, $125/ton. GRAIN/OATS, $20/ cwt. Greybull, WY area. Call 307-762-3878 or 307-899-4714, leave message ...............12/30 ROUND BALE GRASS FOR SALE, FOB Powell, WY. Call 307-254-5115 or 406-480-1248 ...................................... 12/30 COW AND BARN STORED HAY FOR SALE: Grass, grass/ alfalfa mix and alfalfa hay. ALSO HAVE WHEAT HAY, oat hay and straw. Small squares, 3x3s, 3x4s and round bales. Delivery available!! Large quantities still available. Call today for best price, 307-630-3046 .................. 12/30 FIRST CROP ALFALFA WITH A LITTLE GRASS: No rain, tarped. Nice green hay, 3x3 and 3x4 bales. Approximately 300 tons. Carpenter, WY. Call 307630-3937 ........................12/23 2023 BARLEY STRAW FOR SALE, 3x4x8 square bales. Call 307-202-1719 .................12/23 GRASS HAY: Round bales 1,300 lbs. each. Hay analysis available upon request. Horse and cow quality, $200/ton. Call Tom Page, 307-760-8429, Laramie, WY ..................12/23 800 TONS NICE, green grass/ alfalfa mix (80/20); 600 TONS MIX with rain and/or weeds (cow/grinding hay); 300 TONS GRASS HAY, green; 1,000 TONS TRITICALE HAY, mostly green, some with rain; SEVERAL LOADS MILLET HAY, nice!! All types, mostly round bales, some 3x4/4x4. Delivery available. Please call 307-630-3768. Marketed by the Cheyenne, WY area producer .................12/23

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Seed

Larry’s Seed with Legend Seeds has corn, grain, corn silage, soybeans, alfalfa, sorghum, sunflowers and canola Renova Seeds: Cover Crops, alfalfa, forages, pasture mixes, grass, forage barley and oats. Yield Master Solution Biological Division: Envita allplants nitrogen fixing. Nutriquire for phosphrus and potassium enhancement. Wyoming Division Larry French 307-272-9194 Larryjfrench1950@gmail.com Montana Division Jeremy Robertus 406-853-8554 triangle6livestock@outlook.com

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The most POWERFUL FIRE EXTINGUISHING TECHNOLOGY is here!! FIRE PRO Extinguishers feature a concentrate used for over 30 years by fire departments, race tracks and the military. This formula is a non-toxic, powerful cooling liquid with foam and requires no maintenance!! Economical, do-it-yourself refill kits are also available. Choose the best for your equipment today!! For more information, call Arlen Coblentz at 307-850-9663.....1/13

Cannonball Bale Beds Cannonball Bale Beds

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

Offering both Stocking and traditional and installing dealer. One day bale/dump beds. Stocking and turn around! installing dealer. One day In stock now! Ainsworth Motors turn around! Ainsworth, NE Ainsworth Motors 800-210-1681 www.ainsworthmotors.com Ainsworth, NE 800-210-1681

TWO 6,000 GALLON FUEL TANKS WITH PUMPS. Call or text 406-679-1136.............1/13

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2015 FORD F-350 REG CAB DUALLY XL 6.2L/Auto, 61k Miles, 4wd, BALE FEEDER FLATBED LIST - $49,995 W NO 990 , $47

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ROUND BALED GRASS HAY FOR SALE: Cody, WY area, 1,000 lb. net-wrapped bales, $60/bale. Call, don’t text, Anthony at 307-254-2645 ....1/13

CERTIFIED BARLEY STRAW FOR SALE, 3x4 bales. Cody, WY. Call 307-899-1952.....TFN

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LOTS AND LOTS OF HAY FOR SALE!!! 1,350 lb. round bales, net wrapped. Grass/alfalfa mix, native grass, brome grass, straight alfalfa… Sheridan, WY area. Come and get it!! For pricing, call the ranch, 307-737-2680 or 702-501-4243 (cell)..... 12/23

1,000 TONS LARGE ROUND GRASS BALES: No rain, bales weigh approximately 1,300 lbs. each, $125/ton. Call Pete Bertolino at Roberts, MT, 406425-1351 ........................12/30

CLEARANCE SALE! HURRY! TAX BONUS ON TRUCKS & TRAILERS! Ends Dec. 31st

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FOR SALE: H&S 7+4 18’ and 16’ chuckwagons with bunk feeding extensions and tandem 14 ton running gear. Meyer 18’ chuckwagon with bunk feeding extensions and 14 ton gear, very nice. John Deere 714A and 716A chuckwagons with John Deere running gear and bunk feeding extensions, been shedded, nice condition. For-Most cattle working cute with automatic headgate. 1998 John Deere 4700 self-propelled sprayer, 4,946 hours, 750 gallon aluminum tank, 90’ booms, outback auto steer, without back guidance systems, 2 sets wide and narrow tires and rims. Lorenz 13’x29’ stack mover. Heavy duty 12’ box scraper with tilt. 24’ portable ground hay feeder. Red Devil 8’ snowblower with hydraulic spout. All in very nice condition!! Call 605-999-5482 ............ 1/13

WANTED: HERCULES 4-CYLINDER ENGINE OR PARTS. Model OOB. Used on John Deere #5 combine. Call 308380-0500 ........................12/30

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

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PIPE FOR SALE!! 2 7/8”, 3 1/2” tubing, 4” drill pipe, 4 1/2” casing, 5” casing, 7” casing. Rods 3/4”, 7/8” and 1” located in Montana, can ship anywhere. Call Mike, 602-758-4447. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds..............4/20

66.856 ACRES, JUST NORTHWEST OF RED LODGE, MT BORDERING THE GOLF COURSE: This property is presently agriculturally zoned, current use is hay and pasture and it is fenced and cross fenced. Enjoy views of several mountain ranges and lots of water, including Spring Creek frontage, mature trees and lush grass. Could be zoned commercially, allowing for development of a number of homesites and/or other commercial ventures. This property is simply loaded with possibilities. Access is off Willow Creek Road. DNRC Right Nos. 43D 216331-00 and 43D 200020-00, Pryde Ditch and West Fork of Rock Creek. $2,300,000. Property to be shown by appointment only and listing agent shall accompany all showings. Sellers ask that prospective buyers respect their privacy. Call Bill at 406-698-9266 for a tour of this parcel............................TFN

Irrigation

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Thanks to our friends, clients and customers for the continued loyalty and support. We hope the upcoming year brings you and your family peace and prosperity. Roy Ready - Broker Amy Ready - Sales Associate • Rees Ready - Office Manager

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LODGEPOLE PRODUCTS, 307-742-6992, SERVING AGRIBUSINESSES SINCE 1975!! Treated posts, corral poles, buckand-rail, western rail, fence stays, rough-sawn lumber, bedding. SEE US at www.lodgepoleproducts.com and click our “Picking A Fence Post” tab to see why folks choose our posts!!...TFN

Fencing Used guardrail for sale!! Great for fencing! Thrie-beam & W-beam; 20” & 12” wide panels by 13.5’ long. Truckload quantities available; delivered to your location.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OUT THERE IN WLR COUNTRY! Thank you for making 2023 a successful year for our outfit. Hope all of yours’ was also and wishing you an even better 2024!

RANGE REALTY, LLC Fred Nelson, Broker/Owner 307.840.0593 255 Shetland Road • Riverton, WY 82501 email: kinnear@wyoming.com www.wyomingrangerealty.com

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FOR SALE, a lot of out of print Wyoming and lawman books. ALSO, brand books. Open by appointment. Call Cowboy & Indian Antiques & Art, 605490-1606, e-mail aplanpeg@ rapidnet.com .................12/23

2019 ALASKA STRUCTURES 40’x120’ GTX, Category II, enclosed fabric structure. $185,000 OBO. Call 719-6497837, Cody, WY. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds ...........................1/6

NORTH POLE continued from page 1 Jody and Denise worried advertisements would suffer. Without that good business, times would surely be tougher.

“Old Santa?” she questioned. Candice was clearly bemused. “Isn’t he busy enough? Will our request be refused?”

Curt and Calli got angry. Sale reports needed to go out. Isn’t there another way to get the paper en route?

Right then, out of nowhere, there came a loud knock. Sadie dashed to the door and stood frozen with shock.

Dennis shouted out loud, “This is out of control! Should we look to that teamster from the North Pole?”

It was old Claus himself, much to their surprise. He stood there so stoic, then caught Dennis’ eyes.

MARKET continued from page 1 in Yuma, Colo. and graduated from CSU with a degree in animal science. Blach began his career at CattleFax in 1981 and served as director of market analysis for 15 years before being promoted to CEO in 2001. He later received the Honor Alumni Award from CSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences in 2004, the Livestock Leader Award in 2011, and in 2016 he was awarded the Industry Leadership Award through the Cattle Feeders

Hall of Fame. A look into the future “If you liked 2023 cattle prices, 2024’s should please you even more, as 2023 proved to be the second most profitable year in history for the U.S. cattle industry,” Blach stated. Depending on the quality of cattle being sold and available risk management coverage, there is even stronger profit potential for calves, feeders and fed cattle marketed next year.

“However, a delay in cow herd expansion caused a recent recalibration in market prices,” Blach added. “The markets had too much expansion built-in going into late summer and fall, and the cause was not ongoing drought conditions in many areas.” However, Blach stated, “We can anticipate a four- to five-percent decline in beef production in coming months, which will reach its lowest point in January of 2024.” “We have three million fewer beef cows today than we did back in 2019, but

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ROAD 25 RANCH: A unique Wyoming cattle ranch that provides center-pivot irrigation for pasture land plus expansive native grass pastures. All new substantial fencing and new steel working and shipping corrals. 160 acres of water rights. Livestock water. 118± acres deeded, 400± acres State Lease. Goshen County, WY. $550,000. Pictures and video at www. buyaranch.com. Call Casey Essert, Land Broker, 307-5321750................................12/23 RANCH AT MELVILLE, MT, SWEET GRASS VALLEY: Beneath the majestic Crazy Mountains lies 1,410 acres that have been under the same ownership for over 90+ years. 840 acres irrigated. Sweet Grass Creek flows through the ranch providing cover for wildlife and fishing. A full complement of improvements plus 2 homes. Call for pricing, Sidwell Land & Cattle Co., Richard Sidwell, 406-861-4426, 406322-4425 or e-mail sidwell@ sidwell-land.com.............12/23 OREGON RANCH, Baker City, Baker County, OR. The Alder Creek pasture contains over 2,000 acres of native spring, summer and fall pasture. The rangeland is situated just east of Baker City, OR. The property is in good condition and has good perimeter fencing. The range is gently south facing slope with a variety of native grass. FIRST TIME OFFERING at just over $500 per acre for deeded and contiguous ownership, $1,095,000. Give us a call at 541-523-4434, Intermountain Realty, Inc., Greg Sackos, Principal Broker, James Dunlap, Broker, www.intermountainland.com .................12/30

Property for Rent ARIZONA!! RESORT LIVING LOCATED IN SURPRISE, AZ, THE SUN CITY GRAND!! Boasting three pools, fitness centers, golf, etc.!! This beautiful home on the golf course has modern living with all new furnishings. Two bedrooms, plus office, great and formal living and dining rooms. Just minutes from endless restaurants and shopping! Lanai with your personal waterfall facing the greens!! Pictures upon request. $2,500 monthly/5 months minimum. Wyoming owned!! Call Wendy at 307751-1017 ................................ 1/6

“Your e-mail seemed urgent,” Santa said with a smile. “Dennis, my old friend, it’s been quite a while.” “Last time I saw you was at Stock Growers convention.” “That’s right,” Dennis laughed. “You drew quite the attention.”

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I’ll make sure your readers get their papers Christmas day.” Dennis smiled big and wide as Santa rode out of sight. “Merry Christmas Wyoming and to all a goodnight.”

Wide-eyed Roundup staffers got quickly to action and piled that sleigh full to St. Nick’s satisfaction. He grabbed up the ribbons “Ho, ho, ho, on my way! we’re still killing the same amount.If this path continues, we’re going to have more hooks than we have cattle,” he noted. “Heifers still make up 40 percent of cattle on feed, but when they start staying on the ranch, the supply of feeder cattle is going to tighten up.” Blach believes the real challenge still lies ahead, since the industry will hit a production low in 2025-26, and the number of harvested animals will be down 1.5 to 1.6 million head in 2024. “This change will make Saturday slaughters a relic of

the past, while also squeezing some extra dollars out of processors and into the pockets of producers,” he expressed. “On a global scale, we are seeing a decrease in supply and an increase in wholesale prices, causing a roughly 13 percent decline in exports in 2023.” Blach noted the top three importers of U.S. beef are Japan, South Korea and China, and during 2023, these three countries lost purchasing power due to the strength of the U.S. dollar. “With tight cattle supplies and continued pressure from drought, profits to cow/calf

operations are projected to hit $500 per head in 2024,” he expressed. “It’s been nearly seven years since there were sound profits in the cow/calf sector.” Blach concluded some relief from drought conditions, combined with a low cattle inventory, would result in more money flowing across all sectors of the cattle industry, especially to cow/ calf producers. Melissa Anderson is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 35 No. 35 • December 23, 2023

Roundup readers share winter photos Dec. 21 marks the first day of winter and rings with the joy of the holiday season. Compared to last year, this winter is off to an easy start for many Wyoming producers, who, at this time a year ago, were waist deep in snow and weeks into feeding their livestock. Again, the Roundup team asked readers to share their favorite winter and holiday photos. Our staff voted on our favorite photo, and the winner received a special Christmas gift. We hope everyone enjoys these photos as much as we do, and we wish you all a very Merry Christmas!

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Jennifer DeFreece Rodgers, Casper

Tiffany Hutchinson, Cody

Kaitlyn Logan, Elk Mountain Meredith Halweg, Brighton, Colo.

Andrew Joannides, Cheyenne

Caitlyn McCollum, Ashland, Mont.

Shortgrass Livestock, Burns

Heidi Romsa, Albin

Brylee Rodgers, Casper Jennifer DeFreece Rodgers, Casper

Kellie Chichester, Lusk

Jennifer DeFreece Rodgers, Casper

Andrew Joannides, Cheyenne

Kaitlyn Logan, Elk Mountain

Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 35 No. 35 • December 23, 2023

IT'S THE PITTS by Lee Pitts

Where’s My Plaque? I think the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) should give me a Lifetime Achievement Award for all of the contributions I’ve made to promote the breed and for the harmful genetics I DID NOT add to the gene pool. What are these contributions I’ve made? Well, there have been so many, I hardly know where to begin. When I first got hired at the age of 21 to be a field editor for Western Livestock Journal (WLJ), I think there were more horses in my territory than there were cattle, so I worked ring at a

lot more horse sales than I did cattle auctions. Two of the highlights of my career as a ringman were taking bids from D. Wayne Lucas and Bob Baffert who both started running Quarter Horses before they became world famous for training all of their clients’ Triple Crown winning Thoroughbreds. In my job with WLJ, I fell in with reps from horse associations and magazines, and I was soon offered a job at a regional Quarter Horse magazine to write stories, work ring and cover all Quarter Horse events. Because I love horses,

I was tempted to take the job, and to this day, I don’t know why I didn’t. Considering how many people I’ve made angry in the cow business, can one imagine the devastation I could have caused the horse world had I taken the job? So, not taking this job was the first major contribution I made to AQHA. My second major contribution to the horse world was becoming a collector at an early age of old bits, spurs and other cowboy paraphernalia. On my walls at home are countless cruel spade bits, Mexican ring bits, high curb bits and long-shanked U.S. Cavalry bits. I also have spurs with three-inch rowels and even worse, the quarter-sized rowels with serrated edges which could do more damage than the long rowels. I’ve also collected old quirts, whips and romels

which can no longer inflict torment or torture. By gathering up all of this stuff, one can imagine how much pain has NOT been inflicted on horses. I also collect old barbed wire, which is a horse’s worst nightmare. I’ve no doubt saved an untold number of horses grievous injury by removing wire from sagging fences from sea to shining sea. Much to my wife’s displeasure, I also collect old saddles and sidesaddles, like my severe Mexican and U.S. Cavalry ones that look more like a carpenter made them than a saddlemaker. Can readers imagine the bad backs I’ve NOT caused by taking those saddles out of tack rooms everywhere I went? Those actions alone should qualify me for some kind of recognition, but I haven’t even got to my number one major

contribution yet. Longtime readers will know my number one mount was a horse I named Gentleman because that’s what he was. Prior to gaining worldwide fame, Gentleman was known as Eleven and a Half, and I asked Ken, the cowboy I bought Gentleman from, why he called him that. He said it was because when you were mounted on him, you were darn near afoot. Ha ha. I also asked Ken why Gentleman had been left a stud, and he made another good point. “You know he has zero energy. Can you imagine how lazy he’d be without any testosterone at all?” he asked. To the best of my knowledge, Gentleman hasn’t sired any offspring, as I’ve done my best to keep him away from mares in heat.

Perhaps the AQHA hasn’t given me any plaques because I’m not 100 percent sure Gentleman was pure Quarter Horse. Sometimes he acted more like a mule, and the hair on the back of his legs suggested he may have pulled heavy beer wagons prior to his career as a cow pony. In Gentleman’s defense, he knew way more about the cattle business than I did, and he was my favorite color – gentle. I loved that old horse, and he attracted fans across this country and Canada. We even wrote a book together called “A Gentleman and A Scholar.” Considering his body of work and the fact I didn’t let him pass along numerous deleterious genetic defects into the Quarter Horse genetic code, I think Gentleman and I deserve to be in the AQHA Hall of Fame.

DANIEL 2 Cow, 1215# ......................................$88.00 DANIEL 2 Cow, 1215

RIVERTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION

Friday, December 15 &Tuesday, December 19 Market Report • 931 Head Sold Representative Sales COWS DANIEL 7 Cow, 927# ......................................$135.00 FORT WASHAKIE 1 Cow, 975# ...................................... $119.00 LANDER WY 1 Cow, 995# ...................................... $113.00 DANIEL 4 Cow, 1051# .................................... $113.00 RIVERTON 1 Cow, 1045# ....................................$100.00 ROCK SPRINGS 1 Cow, 1050# ......................................$98.00 8 Cow, 1016# ......................................$94.00 ENCAMPMENT 2 Cow, 1087# ......................................$92.00 CORA 4 Cow, 1406# ......................................$89.00 CASPER 1 Cow, 1415# ......................................$88.50 CROWHEART 1 Cow, 1470# ......................................$88.50 RIVERTON 2 Cow, 1215# ......................................$88.00 DANIEL 2 Cow, 1215# ......................................$88.00 CASPER 2 Cow, 1762# ......................................$87.00 KAYCEE 1 Cow, 1265# ......................................$87.00 CROWHEART 1 Cow, 1435# ......................................$86.50 LANDER 2 Cow, 1622# ......................................$86.50 LABARGE 9 Cow, 1409# ......................................$85.50 DANIEL 1 Cow, 1190# .......................................$85.00 LANDER 2 Cow, 1455# ......................................$85.00 CASPER 2 Cow, 1485# ......................................$84.50 SHOSHONI 1 Cow, 1550# ......................................$84.00 FORT WASHAKIE 1 Cow, 1295# ......................................$84.00 SAVERY 1 Cow, 1375# ......................................$83.00 RIVERTON 4 Cow, 1250# ......................................$83.00 FORT WASHAKIE 2 Cow, 1245# ......................................$82.50 PAVILLION 1 Cow, 1390# ......................................$82.50 THERMOPOLIS 1 Cow, 1370# ......................................$82.00 ROCK SPRINGS 1 Cow, 1170# .......................................$81.50 PINEDALE 1 Cow, 1200# ......................................$81.00 DANIEL 1 Cow, 1690# ......................................$81.00 5 Cow, 1165# .......................................$80.00 CASPER 1 Cow, 1405# ......................................$80.00 SARATOGA 1 Cow, 1460# ......................................$79.00 LABARGE 10 Cow, 1100# .......................................$79.00

BULLS SHOSHONI 1 Bull, 2290# ..................................... $119.00 1 Bull, 2015# ..................................... $117.00 RIVERTON 1 Bull, 1910# ..................................... $116.00 SHOSHONI 1 Bull, 2190# ..................................... $115.00 RIVERTON 1 Bull, 1830# ..................................... $114.00 ENCAMPMENT 2 Bull, 1802# ..................................... $113.00 BOULDER 1 Bull, 1830# ..................................... $113.00 BONDURANT 2 Bull, 1910# ..................................... $112.00 2 Bull, 1807# ..................................... $110.00 CROWHEART 1 Bull, 1815# .....................................$109.00 COKEVILLE 1 Bull, 2145# .....................................$105.00 SHOSHONI 1 Bull, 2305# .......................................$98.00 HEIFERETTES RIVERTON 2 Heiferette, 825# ..............................$148.00 2 Heiferette, 945# ..............................$142.50 STEERS RAWLINS 4 Steer, 415# .....................................$337.00 13 Steer, 413# .....................................$332.00 DANIEL 20 Steer, 447# .....................................$320.00 RAWLINS 9 Steer, 472# .....................................$319.00 DANIEL 11 Steer, 524# .....................................$296.00 LANDER 2 Steer, 585# .....................................$250.00 9 Steer, 655# .....................................$235.00 AUBURN 3 Steer, 686# .....................................$215.00 PAVILLION 5 Steer, 766# .....................................$200.00 HEIFERS LANDER 4 Heifer, 440# ....................................$275.00 RAWLINS 18 Heifer, 432# ....................................$268.00 KAYCEE 4 Heifer, 441# ....................................$267.00 THERMOPOLIS 18 Heifer, 467# ....................................$262.00 DANIEL 6 Heifer, 558# ....................................$233.00 LANDER 3 Heifer, 630# ....................................$212.50 10 Heifer, 710# ....................................$201.00 BONDURANT 25 Heifer, 911# ....................................$188.00 BRED COWS DANIEL 35 Bred Cow, 1139# (3-6 yr olds) .....$1,975.00 14 Bred Cow, 1267# (7-9 yr olds).....$1,525.00 KAYCEE 11 Bred Cow, 1340# (9+ yr olds) ......$1,290.00 10 Bred Cow, 1386# (9+ yr olds) ......$1,225.00 riverton@winterlivestock.com

Early Consignments

December 22nd- January 2nd No sales, Christmas Break. Merry Christmas!! FRIDAY, JANUARY 5 COW SALE • START TIME 9:00 AM BREDS @ NOON LAST FRIDAY SALE! BRED COWS Double D Ranch- 20 Blk Ang Bred ST Cows. Bred to SO Cattle Blk Ang bulls to calve March & April. High desert cows!

TUESDAY, JANUARY 9 CALF & YEARLING SPECIAL START TIME 9:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS, LOAD LOTS @ 10:30 AM EARLINGS Brad Carlson- 25 Blk PTO Yrlng Hfrs 850# CALVES Arapahoe Ranch- 500 Blk AngX Strs & Hfrs 400-500#. 100% all natural. High elevation. No hormones. IMI Global certified. Sired by Diamond Peak & small % Colyer Hereford bulls. Very high quality! JF Ranch- 215 Blk Ang Strs 500-550# 200 Blk Ang Hfrs 500-550#. 50 Blk Ang Bulls 500-550#. All calves are weaned and rec complete vacc @ branding & weaning. Poured @ weaning. Been weaned on Long stemmed hay and pasture. Fancy, high elevation & Reputation!! Brad Carlson- 300 Blk Ang & AngX Strs 500-600#. Rec Pyramid 5, Once PMH & Vision 7 w/Somnus @ branding & Precon (11-1). Weaned a long time. Bunk broke. Knife cut. High Desert! Emmi & Waldo Tarango- 200 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 500-600#. Rec Once PMH Pasteurella, Express 5 & 7 way w/Spur @ branding. Rec Express 7 w/Pasteurella & 7 way w/Somnus & wormed @ weaning. Weaned 45 days+. Fancy, high elevation calves! Brook Miller- 175 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 500600#. Rec Pyramid 5, Once PMH & Vision 7 w/ Somnus @ branding & Precon (11-1). Weaned a long time. Bunk broke. Knife cut. High Desert! Jason & Laura Lozier- 140 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 550-625#. Rec Vista Once SQ & Vision 8 w/ Somnus @ branding & weaning(11-1). Weaned on Pasture & Hay. Sired by Lucky 7 Angus bulls. High elevation! G&E Livestock- 132 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 500-600#. Rec Inforce III & Ultrachoice 8 @ branding, Ultrachoice 8, Bovishield Gold, Safeguard & Clean-Up @ weaning. Sired by Riverbend bulls. Weaned 50+ days. High desert, high elevation. Jim Eaton- 120 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 550-600#. Rec Nasalgen & C&D @ branding, Vista Once SQ & Vision7 w /Somnus on Nov 13th @ weaning. No implants. Knife cut. Hay fed. High desert & fancy! C&D Livestock- 120 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 425-475#. Comp vacc. Long time weaned. Fancy! Jerry Farwell- 95 CharX Strs & Hfrs 650-700#. Comp vacc @ branding & weaning. Weaned 60 days.

Bunk broke. Nice calves! Huxtable/McKee Ranch- 70 Blk Ang Hfrs 600-650#. Rec Vista Once & Vision 7 @ branding & Precon(9-19) + Nasalgen & Ivermectin. Weaned 90 days. High desert & Reputation! Steve & Trudy Slagowski- 60 Blk & few BWF(F1) Hfrs 500-600#. 10 Blk Ang Strs 500#. All calves have Rec 2 rounds of Vista Once SQ & Vision 8. Weaned 90 days, hay fed, mineral tubs, bunk broke. Sired by Diamond Peak Blk Ang bulls & Durbin Creek Herefords. High Desert! Armstrong Ranch- 60 Red/RWF/Blk Strs & Hfrs 400650#. Rec Vista Once SQ & Vision 7 w/Somnus @ branding & weaning(10-25). Been out on grass meadows & hay fed. Anipro Mineral program. Reputation, high desert, high performance calves! Jay Rodewald- 54 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 500600#. Rec Vision 7 w/Somnus + Spur, Vista 5 & Once PMH IN @ branding & Precon. Safeguard @ weaning (10-31). Sired by good Blk Ang bulls. Bunk Broke. Knife Cut. No Hormones. Nice calves! Jim Yoder- 45 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 500-600#. Rec Vista Once, Nasalgen & Vision 8 @ branding. Weaned 60 days. Bunk broke. Mineral program all summer. Gary Barney- 29 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 500-700#. Rec Vista Once SQ & Nasalgen @ branding & weaning. Poured this fall. Weaned 60+ days. High desert!

TUESDAY, JANUARY 16 BRED COW SPECIAL START TIME 9:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS, BREDS @ NOON BRED COWS Scot Weber - 30 Blk, BWF & Hereford 4-8 Yr old Bred Cows. Bred to Fisher Hereford Bulls to start calving 3-1 for 45 days. Rec Pinkeye, Multi Min & Safeguard @ preg check. High elevation. Bred up close! Complete Dispersal!

TUESDAY, JANUARY 23 ALL CATTLE CLASSES START TIME 9:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS, BREDS @ NOON

TUESDAY, JANUARY 30 ALL CATTLE CLASSES W/ SHEEP & HORSES START TIME 9:00 AM W/ SHEEP & WEIGH UPS

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 CALF & YEARLING SPECIAL START TIME 9:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS

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

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