December 9, 2023 Roundup by Wyoming Livestock Roundup

Volume 35 Number 33 • December 9, 2023

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A Look Inside

State legislators provide update at WSGA winter convention

Rep. Albert Sommers outlines the education savings account in Wyoming....................Page 2

Wyoming Stock Growers Association (WSGA) Executive Vice President Jim Magagna kicked off the last day of the 2023 WSGA Winter Roundup Convention and Trade Show with the

UW Extension offers tips for discussing succession planning this holiday season........... ......................................Page 7 Test your ag knowledge with this month's crossword puzzle ......................................Page 8

annual legislative breakfast. Magagna introduced Sen. Cheri Steinmetz (R-SD3), Senate Ag Committee chair member, and Rep. Scott Heiner (R-HD18), Federal Natural Resource Manage-

ment Committee member, who gave attendees a legislative update. Legislative action items “WSGA and its members value the relationship it has with Wyoming Legisla-

ture, and it is imperative we provide information on local and state topics of concern to you,” Magagna stated. “It is important for individuals of the community, such as Please see WSGA on page 15

WIP works to improve economic prosperity

Make It With Wool Wyoming State Contest held in Casper... ......................................Page 9

Quick Bits Crop Prices As of Dec. 5, wheat prices edged one to four cents per bushel lower during the overnight trading session, with profit takers taking the top off of the Dec. 4 three-month high. Soybean prices rose three to six cents per bushel, with nearby Jan. 24 prices rising to $13.12 bushel. Corn prices wavered between gains and losses. Old crop futures prices traded one cent per bushel lower, while new crop futures rose one to two cents per bushel.

Cowboy HOF The Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame (HOF) is now accepting nominations. The deadline to submit nominations is Feb. 15, 2024. Nomination forms can be found at wyomingcowboyhalloffame.org. For questions, e-mail wchfassistant@ gmail.com.

BLM Meeting The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board is meeting Dec. 12-14 and the public is invited to participate. The meeting will be livestreamed at blm. gov/live. Additionally, the board is accepting public comments on Dec. 13 from 10:15-11:15 a.m. and Dec. 14 from 3-4 p.m. Written comments may also be submitted up to three days prior to the meeting and should be emailed to blm_wo_advisory_board_comments@ blm.gov.

Application The Pinedale Anticline Project Office (PAPO) is soliciting project applications for potential 2024 funding. Project application information and materials can be found at eplanning.blm.gov/eplanningui/project/77515/510, and the deadline for 2024 PAPO project applications is Jan. 31, 2024. To submit an application or for more information, contact Tracy Hoover at thoover@blm. gov or 307-367-5342.

Development and diversification

Grit and Perseverance Beef industry continues to fight and come out on top, despite continuous attacks

Cattle producers and other industry stakeholders gathered in Central Wyoming for the 2023 Wyoming Stock Growers Association Winter Roundup Convention and Trade Show, held Dec. 4-6 at the Ramkota Hotel in Casper. With the overarching theme of “Engaging in Your Industry,” the event provided a full schedule of commit-

tee meetings, educational programming, guest speakers, award luncheons, a legislative update, remarks from Wyoming’s Congressional delegation and a visit from special guests Gov. Mark Gordon and First Lady Jennie Gordon. On Dec. 5, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Please see BEEF on page 9

Optimistic update – National Cattlemen's Beef Association Chief Executive Officer Colin Woodall provided an optimistic update on the beef industry during the Wyoming Stock Growers Association Winter Roundup Convention and Trade Show in Casper. WYLR photo

WGFD, WLSB awards presented This year’s AccessYes and Law Enforcement Recognition honorees were announced at the annual awards luncheon, held during the Wyoming Stock Growers Association (WSGA) Winter Roundup Convention and Trade Show in Casper on Dec. 6. Each year, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) recognizes landowners who are enrolled in the department’s AccessYes Program, contributing significantly to the hunting and fishing tradition of the Cowboy State. Additionally, WSGA and the Wyoming Livestock Board (WLSB) partnered to recognize state law enforcement officers who have provided outstanding services to their local communities and livestock producers during the event. AccessYes awards The AccessYes Program is comprised of hunter management areas (HMAs), walk-in hunting areas (WIHAs), walk-in fishing areas (WIFAs) and the Hunter/Landowner Assistance Program, and this year four families from each corner of Wyoming were honored. WGFD Southeast Wyoming Access Coordinator Kelly Todd began the ceremony by thanking everyone involved in the program for caring for the great state of Wyoming and introduced the Southwest AccessYes Award recipients, the Hanks family. The Hanks family reside in Uinta County and provide WIHAs for antelope, elk and deer, while enhancing the public land around them for hunting. Clyde Hanks, who has since passed, wanted to enhance the land and provide hunting opportunities to others. Please see AWARDS on page 14

As the Wyoming Innovation Partnership (WIP) continues to develop Wyoming’s strategy for economic development and diversification, leaders from around the state heard updates from panel experts at the 2023 Governor’s Business Forum held at the University of Wyoming’s (UW) Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center in Laramie on Nov 14. The panel included Wyoming Medical Center Chief Executive Officer Lance Porter, UW President Ed Seidel, Western Wyoming Community College President Dr. Kim Dale and Eastern Wyoming College President Dr. Jeffry Hawes, who updated forum attendees on progress made and the future of WIP. What is WIP? WIP was created at the request of Gov. Mark Gordon in 2021 to modernize and focus Wyoming’s efforts to develop a resilient workforce and economy. The effort aims to better align Wyoming’s economic development agenda by increasing collaborations between state entities and local partners. The expert panel discussed how essential partnerships between UW, state Please see WIP on page 8

Ag economist provides beef market overview Livestock Marketing Information Center (LMIC) Ag Economist Tyler Cozzens provided updates on and predictions for the beef market during the Progressive Rancher Forum held Dec. 4 at the Wyoming Stock Growers Association Winter Roundup Convention and Trade Show in Casper. “The title of this program is ‘Beef Market Prices – How Many Good Years Are Ahead?’ And, to get right to the point, I believe it will be two, possibly three years,” Cozzens began. Forage and crops Cozzens noted it is important to first have a discussion on forages and crops before diving into the beef market.

He pulled up a current U.S. Drought Monitor map and pointed out most of the West has come out of a fairly devastating drought, and the majority of Wyoming is no longer facing drought conditions. Drought conditions have instead shifted to the South, with impacts felt in the Southwest, Southeast and parts of Texas. Additionally, he noted hay stocks are down in Texas, Oklahoma, Nebraska and Colorado, while other Western states have plenty of available forage. “For hay prices in Wyoming, monthly alfalfa prices have come down in the last few months compared to a year ago, but they are still higher than the typical

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Flip The Switch For the past week, news outlets have been reporting on the annual climate change meeting named COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. As the title implies, these meetings have been going on for 28 years and are sponsored by the From the United Nations (UN). Publisher Discussion at this meeting is Dennis Sun focused on climate change – what is the cause and how can we fix the problem? The only problem is, those attending past meetings believe if we flip a switch and change, everything will be perfect. Dubai is one of the most modern cities in the world. Oil and natural gas were once its only economic driver, but the country used dollars from fossil fuels to build up the city to how we see it today. They established free trade zones, built one of the largest and most modern airports in the world and welcomed over 6,400 worldwide countries to set up businesses. It is the place to go in the Middle East to do business. The reason I’m telling readers this is because in past climate meetings, richer countries have agreed to shut down all fossil fuels – not phase out, but completely shut down. The U.S. is one of them. We were told ice caps would be gone in so many years and all coastal cities and lands would be flooded. All of these predictions of doom and gloom have not materialized. Currently COP28 also wants to get rid of all livestock, similar to how Ireland and a couple of other European countries are doing, not realizing livestock – especially cattle – provide more benefits than problems for the planet. COP28 meets in the Middle East where oil is king, and climate extremists wonder why they are receiving pushback from some countries. If they think getting rid of cattle is the answer to climate change, they should hold the next meeting in Dallas, Texas. That would be fun to watch. Some 1,300 people from oil and natural gas are attending the meeting and are pushing back, along with other countries who are not on board to end the use of fossil fuels. Developed countries in the world are responsible for just under one-half of the world’s pollution, so simply “flipping the switch” will really hurt developing countries that aren’t able to stop using fossil fuels as they don’t have the economies to do so. Countries like India, Russia and China talk the talk, but their pollution continues to increase. Developing countries and the UN look to climate change as a means to raise huge amounts of money. If these funds are not spent wisely, all countries will suffer. According to individuals like John Kerry, the cabinet climate official for the U.S., who are always making predictions, we only have a few years to save the Earth. These people need to tone the rhetoric down, as they have society planning for the next few years, instead of for a lifetime. None of us like pollution, but learning to control it will help developing countries grow and developed countries change. But, we can’t do it through controlling people’s lives and flipping the switch.

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GUEST OPINIONS

Education Savings Accounts: A Constitutional Wyoming Solution By Albert Sommers At its Nov. 14 meeting in Cheyenne, the Joint Education Committee discussed, debated and ultimately passed a bill to create a Wyoming Education Savings Account (ESA) program to provide families with funding for early childhood and private schools. There is a vigorous debate around the nation whether public funds should support private school education, including parochial schools. In the past, I have not been a fan of state money funding private schools. However, I authored this bill, which went before the Joint Education Committee, because it helps solve two education funding challenges in Wyoming by giving financially at-risk families more educational choices, including early childhood and kindergarten through 12th grade (K-12) private education. This nation has flourished through public education of its children. In 1786, Thomas Jefferson wrote in a letter to George Wyeth, “I think by far the most important bill in our whole code is for the diffusion of knowledge among the people. No other sure foundation can be devised, for the preservation of freedom and happiness. Preach, my dear sir, a crusade against ignorance and establish and improve the law for educating the common people.”

Wyoming’s Constitution – in Article Three, Section 36, Prohibited appropriations – states, “No appropriation shall be made for charitable, industrial, educational or benevolent purposes to any person, corporation or community not under the absolute control of the state, nor to any denominational or sectarian institution or association.” ESA bills considered in previous legislative sessions have not passed constitutional muster. So, why do I now support public funding of school choice? The answer to this question is the bill I crafted – based upon bills from other legislators in the 2023 session – provides funding to early childhood programs, provides accountability of state dollars and funds a constitutional population of children. We know for every one dollar we put into earlychildhood education, there is three dollars worth of public benefit. Early childhood education is the best method to solve Wyoming’s early literacy challenges. As amended, the ESA bill allows parents of threeand four-year-olds who are below 250 percent of Federal Poverty Level (FPL) to utilize $5,000 per year of state dollars to help fund their child’s early childhood education, and it allows a parent to carry the ESA to a non-public K-12 program. The ESA bill also pro-

vides accountability of state money by requiring K-12 students funded by this ESA program to take the Wyoming state test or a nationally normed test, and the bill requires K-12 ESA students receive instruction in – at minimum – reading, writing, mathematics, civics, history, literature and science, just like public education students. This helps satisfy our constitutional obligation to provide an adequate education to every child in Wyoming. Making ESA students take the state standardized test or a nationally normed test also ensures transparency. Parents will be able to see how well their child does in their private school. On the constitutional issue of using state dollars for private education, this bill requires only children at or below 250 percent FPL are eligible to use an ESA. The Wyoming Constitution – in Article 16, Section Six, Loan of credit, donations prohibited, works of internal improvement – provides the state shall not aid any individual, except for the “necessary support of the poor.” The courts have allowed broad interpretation of the term “necessary support of the poor.” A FPL of 250 percent is an income of $75,000 for a family of four, which in Wyoming does not go very far. This bill utilizes state

General Fund dollars to fund the ESAs and does not draw from state dollars dedicated to public education like bills in the last legislative session which did. Article Seven, Section Eight Distribution of school funds forbids “public school funds” to be used for any school “controlled by any church or sectarian organization or religious denomination whatsoever.” Legislating should be the art of finding common ground, not the “my way or the highway” approach the “Caucus of No” subscribes to. This ESA bill is a Wyoming solution to two concerns raised by citizens across Wyoming, namely, how to fund early childhood education and increase school choice options. In 1816, Jefferson reiterated his support of an educated populace, “If a nation expects to be ignorant and free, in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be.” In my opinion, education, both public and private, is a public benefit which helps preserve our Constitutional Republic. Albert Sommers represents Wyoming House District 20 and serves as the Speaker of the Wyoming House of Representatives. This guest opinion was originally published in Cowboy State Daily on Nov. 28.

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NEWS BRIEFS

Coalition calls on businesses

The Coalition to Preserve American Jobs is calling on small businesses to act on the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Program, which is administered by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The program was created in March 2020 under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act to incentivize businesses to retain workers through the pandemic. Despite proving to be a lifeline for millions of families and businesses, the IRS recently announced a moratorium on processing ERC claims through at least the end of the year, citing rising fraud driven by aggressive and fraudulent promoters. Currently, there have been 3.6 million filings for the ERC. Yet, as of July 31, the IRS has only initiated 252 investigations of potentially fraudulent ERC claims. Of those investigations, just 15 have resulted in federal charges and six convictions. This moratorium and the subsequent sunset of the ERC program on April 15, 2024 will have significant implications for small business owners who are struggling to recover from the pandemic and ongoing supply chain disruptions. It also removes a safety net businesses and workers in Wyoming could rely on should a natural disaster occur. The impact of this temporary moratorium is not an abstract concept. It affects real people, real jobs and the real economy of Wyoming communities. The Coalition to Preserve American Jobs encourages all small businesses to contact their local Congressional delegation to ensure their voices are heard.

Ranch receives grant U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) Wyoming State Director Glenn Pauley announced USDA is making an investment to help expand the customer base for Bootheel 7 Ranch, LLC, owned by the Wasserburger family and located near Lusk. “Agriculture plays a vital role throughout the state of Wyoming, supporting some of our most rural communities. RD offers programs to support our ag producers through energy cost savings, processing or marketing products, purchasing equipment and more,” Pauley said. “We would love to see more Wyoming ag producers take advantage of the programs we offer.” A Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) was awarded to Bootheel 7 Ranch, LLC to provide working capital to expand its customer base through strategic marketing and advertising for local value-added products from pasture-raised cattle to reach consumers through local vendors. Grant funds will be used to market, process and package beef jerky, beef sticks and summer sausage throughout Wyoming and Colorado. The VAPG program helps farmers and ranchers venture into new markets with value-added products which will increase their revenue. Funds may be used to process or market these products. For example, an olive farmer may use funding to produce and market olive oil. For more information on USDA RD, visit rd.usda.gov/.

Conference set The 19 Annual Western Food Safety Conference, a premier event for food safety industry leaders, is set to take place on May 1-2, 2024 at Sherwood Hall in Salinas, Calif. The conference, themed “Create a Safe and Transparent Food Supply Chain,” promises to deliver invaluable insights, research and regulatory updates pertinent to the fresh produce industry. This two-day, science-based conference will host over 500 industry leaders, scientists, executives and professionals, providing a prime opportunity for networking and knowledge exchange in the realm of food safety. The conference will feature two keynote speakers. On day one, Frank Yiannas, renowned food safety leader and executive food system futurist, will bring a wealth of experience as the past president of the International Association of Food Protection. An advocate for consumers, author and professor, Yiannas is set to deliver an enlightening perspective on the evolving landscape of food safety. Soren Bjorn, president of Driscoll’s of Americas and the incoming chief executive officer of the leading global brand for fresh berries, will headline the second day of the conference. With a wealth of experience in the fresh produce industry, Bjorn’s insights are anticipated to be a highlight of the event. The conference is excited to announce the availability of sponsorship opportunities as well. For more information on becoming a sponsor or to purchase tickets, visit thewesternfoodsafetyconference.com/. Early Bird tickets are currently on sale for $250 until Feb. 29, 2024. th

Slaughter numbers reported Commercial red meat production for the U.S. totaled 4.77 billion pounds in October, up slightly from the 4.76 billion pounds produced in October 2022. Beef production, at 2.34 billion pounds, was three percent below the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.83 million head, down three percent from October 2022. The average live weight was down one pound from the previous year, at 1,374 pounds. Veal production totaled 4.2 million pounds, eight percent below October a year ago. Calf slaughter totaled 23,100 head, down 24 percent from October 2022. The average live weight was up 49 pounds from last year, at 308 pounds. Pork production totaled 2.42 billion pounds, up three percent from the previous year. Hog slaughter totaled 11.4 million head, up five percent from October 2022. The average live weight was down three pounds from the previous year, at 285 pounds. Lamb and mutton production, at 11.3 million pounds, was up seven percent from October 2022. Sheep slaughter totaled 193,500 head, 14 percent above last year. The average live weight was 115 pounds, down seven pounds from October a year ago. January to October 2023 commercial red meat production was 45.2 billion pounds, down two percent from 2022. Accumulated beef production was down five percent from last year, veal was down 11 percent, pork was up one percent from last year, and lamb and mutton production was down two percent. For a full copy of the Livestock Slaughter Report, visit nass.usda.gov. For state specific questions, contact Wyoming State Statistician Leslee Lohrenz at 800-392-3202.

Award recipient announced

On Nov. 30, Russell Taylor of Emery, Utah was named this year’s recipient of the Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) Conservationist of the Year Award. The CCA Conservationist of the Year Award annually recognizes a certified crop adviser who exhibits dedication to exceptional conservation delivery and customer service and has shown to be a leader in their industry. This year’s award recognizes Taylor, who has been a part of the CCA program for 10 years and holds 24 years of crop advising experience. Taylor is with Live Earth Products, Inc., a father and son-run business, which mines and manufactures humic acid and fulvic acid-based products. In his career, Taylor has focused on work to help change agriculture by embracing natural conservation practices and improving soil health. In his efforts to change agricultural laws, Taylor has worked with the Association of American Plant Food Control Officials, advocating for categories of products beyond basic chemical fertilizers. He has also worked with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, drafting language for the farm bill to help products which, when applied to seeds, plants or the rhizosphere, stimulate natural processes to enhance or benefit nutrient uptake, nutrient efficiency, tolerance to abiotic stress or crop quality and yield.

Legislation introduced During the last week of November, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) hailed the introduction of the Senate version of the Black Vulture Relief Act introduced by Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), a companion bill to legislation introduced in the House of Representatives earlier this year which protects cattle producers from the devastating impacts of black vulture depredation. The Black Vulture Relief Act is bipartisan legislation which would allow cattle producers to take vultures without a permit, when there is an immediate need to protect their livestock from injury or death. After 50 years of federal protections, black vultures now number 190 million and are an abundant species across the country. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife currently issues black vulture depredation permits to states, which issue sub-permits to producers allowing take of only three birds per year. With black vultures often attacking in flocks as large as 50, the current permits are insufficient for allowing producers to protect their livestock. Black vulture attacks are particularly vicious with the birds usually targeting calves hours or even minutes after birth. The Black Vulture Relief Act is also supported by numerous NCBA state affiliates.

Governors oppose efforts Leading a group of Western governors, Gov. Greg Gianforte (R-MT) opposed an attempt by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to change its grazing policies without collaboration and urged them to pause changes immediately. In a letter to BLM Director Tracy Stone-Manning, Gianforte and other Western governors, including Govs. Brad Little (R-ID), Joe Lombardo (R-NV) and Mark Gordon (R-WY), expressed their frustration with the BLM’s various attempts to change policy without collaboration, eroding the public’s trust. “It is disappointing and frustrating to exclude cooperators from regulatory policy discussions and then request they spread the good word about BLM’s changes,” the governors wrote. “We share in the frustration of our fellow cooperators who have been anxious to offer feedback, particularly given these policy changes have potential to impact the livelihoods of our farmers, ranchers and others who rely on federal lands for their way of life.” Highlighting the BLM’s increasing failure to hold transparent and collaborative processes, the governors wrote, “A frustrating pattern is emerging at the BLM. Meaningful coordination on important decisions within the agency, from rulemakings to land use plans, is treated as an afterthought or disregarded entirely, especially for our states.” The governors’ request comes after multiple attempts to collaborate with the Biden administration on proposed rule changes and processes. The governors’ letter to Stone-Manning may be viewed at governor.mt.gov/LETTER_231130_blm_grazing_rule.pdf.

NASDA welcomes director The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) is excited to announce the hiring of Amelia Iliohan as associate director of Events and Member Engagement. As associate director, Iliohan will plan, manage and execute NASDA’s annual conferences and assist NASDA’s regional and affiliate organizations with meeting programming. Iliohan will also help strengthen NASDA’s member engagement through coordinating events designed to facilitate relationship building and cross-collaboration amongst states. Iliohan brings experience in event and project management from her former positions with the U.S. Grains Council and American Farm Bureau Federation. Iliohan also holds a bachelor’s degree in agriculture from the University of Kentucky (U of K) and a master’s degree in agriculture education and communication from the University of Florida. Iliohan has received the distinguished honor of Honorary Commissioner of Agriculture and Kentucky Colonel for her volunteer work and has received multiple honors from her time serving Kentucky 4-H Foundation and the U of K College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Alumni organization.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13 - FEEDER/CALF SPECIAL FEEDERS Hanson Livestock 85 Mx Hfrs, 800-825#, PTO @ ranch, Complete Vac. Program, Coming off grass, Home Raised Greg Gardner 18 Blk Hfrs, 800#, PTO @ ranch, Complete Vac. Program, Coming off grass, Home Raised WEANED CALVES Diamond D Land & Cattle 350 Mostly Blk few Red Strs & Hfrs, 615-650#, Weaned for 60 days, Branding & Weaning Shots Arleen, Alan & Curtis Le Clair 195 Blk Angus-x Strs & Hfrs, 500-600#, Weaned since Oct. 7, Branding & Precond Shots, Producer All Natural Moen Ranch 116 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 550-600#, Weaned 60 days, Branding & Precond Shots Newman Ranch 85 Blk Strs, 650-725#, Weaned 45 days, Bunk Broke, Branding & Precond Shots Marton Ranch 85 Blk/Bwf few Rwf Hfrs, 525#, Weaned for 60 days, Hay Fed, Branding & Precond Shots Glen Klawonn 38 Blk Strs, 700#, Weaned 30 days, Branding & Precond Shots Craig Oceanak 48 Red Angus few BlkAngus Strs & Hfrs, 400-600#, Weaned 45 days, Producer All Natural Steve Shockley 25 Blk Hfrs, 500-550#, Weaned 65 days, Branding & Precond Shots Tori Buettner 6 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 500-600#, Weaned 30 days, Branding & Precond Shots

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COMPLETE OR PARITAL DISPERSALS Bowman Cattle Co. 73 Registered 1st Calf Heifers, AI’d to Millars Duke 816, CF: Feb. 8th ****363 Choice to Fancy Black Angus Cows, Complete Dispersal, 2 to 14 years old, AI’d Bred (Approx. 200 hd) to Myers Fair and Square and Sterling Pacific, CF: Feb. 14th, Approx. 40 hd will CF: April thru June Cows will be sorted and sold according to Age Group. Papers are Available for $200/head (95% of Cows are Registered). Breakdown on the Ages of Cows is as follows: 60 hd coming 3’s; 50 hd coming 4’s; 64 hd coming 5’s; 49 hd coming 6’s; 35 hd coming 7 ‘s; 20 coming 8;s; 27 hd coming 9’s; 23 coming 10’s; 17 hd coming 11 yr olds; 18 hd coming 11-14 yr olds(95% of Cows are Registered.), Tom Hadley 175 Blk/Bwf, 1200#, Complete Dispersal, Heifers to SM, Bred to Registered Horn Churchill Hereford Bulls Sons of “Sensation”, CF: April 15 for 70 days, Spring Shots: Vira Shield 6 + VL5, SafeGuard, NO Shots this Fall, Herefords are Home Raised and 1-iron, Reds will be carrying 2 brands BRED HEIFERS Homestead Acres 50 Red/Rwf Hfrs, AI’d or Bred to Akaushi Bulls, AI’d to HeartBrand B5063S, which is a Son of HeartBrand Big Al and out of a Daughter of Hikari, Cleaned Up with HeartBrand Bulls: 1449F, 6394C, 1727F & 6400C, AI Bred on March 13th, Cleaned up for 30 days, Salt & Mineral Program, Shots: BoviShield Gold FP VL5 BRED COWS Vern Black 170 Mx Cows, Mx Ages, Bred to Predominantly Blk Angus Bulls and 1 Hereford Bulls, CF: May/June Thar Angus 100 Blk Cows, ST, Bred to Blk Bulls, CF: April 4th Red Mountain 35 Blk Cows, 3 and 4 yr olds, Bred to Sim/Angus-x Bulls (Low PAP Tested Bulls), Spring Shots: Scour Guard 4K, Alpha C & D, Fall Shots: Bovi-Shield 5 FP + VL 5, Vitamin A & D, This Fall: Poured with Cleanup, Wormed with Valcor, Home Raised, High Elevation, All Raised a Calf as 2 year olds Shane Dickerson 16 Blk Angus/Sim Angus Cows, SS-ST, Bred to McConnell & Bowman Blk Angus Bulls, CF: April 15 for 60 days, Spring Shots: Bovi-Shield Gold FP VL5 Garrett Nunn 15 Registered Blk Angus Cows, 3 yr olds, Bred to McConnell Resource Calving Ease Bull (Low PAP Tested Bull), CF: March 1st, Spring Shots: Scour Guard 4K, Alpha C & D, Fall Shots: Bovi-Shield Gold 5 FP +VL5, Vitamin A & D, This Fall: Poured w/Cleanup, Wormed with Valcor, High Elevation, Walters Genetics, Papers are available upon request at $200 a head Randy & Margaret Perry 9 Hereford/Blk/Bwf Cows, Running Ages, Bred to Blk Angus Bulls, CF: April 1 for 60 days, Wormed SALE RESULTS -BRED COW SPECIAL MONDAY, DECEMBER 4 - 2641 HD Wetham Family 84 Blk Bred Cow 2cmg3/Mar-Apr 1264 $3,575.00 Wetham Family 36 Blk Bred Cow 2cmg3/Mar-Apr 1137 $3,300.00 Cade Swanson 16 Blk Bred Cow 2cmg3/Mar-Apr 1117 $2,950.00 Frontier Land Co 3 Blk Bred Cow 3yr/March 1276 $2,925.00 Dean Finnerty 18 Blk Bred Cow 3-4/Mar-May 1081 $2,750.00 44 Livestock 21 Blk Bred Cow 3-4/April-May 1277 $2,550.00 Jerry Reichert 15 Blk Bred Cow SM/Feb-March 1345 $2,500.00 88 Ranch Land 32 Blk Bred Cow 3yr/Mar-Apr 1125 $2,500.00 44 Livestock 11 Blk Bred Cow 3-4/June 1230 $2,300.00 Roaring Fork Cattle 4 Blk Bred Cow 3-4/May 1090 $2,300.00 Arthur Hageman 11 Blk Bred Cow SM/Apr-May 1331 $2,385.00 Dean Finnerty 32 Blk Bred Cow SM/Mar-May 1217 $2,350.00 Jack Proctor 11 Blk Bred Cow SM/Mar-Apr 1207 $2,325.00 88 Ranch Land 10 BWF Bred Cow SM/Mar-Apr 1336 $2,060.00 Michael Cushman 28 Red Bred Cow 3cmg4/Mar-May1140 $2,850.00 Jack Proctor 17 Blk Bred Cow 3-SM/Mar-Apr 1227 $2,200.00 Dean Finnerty 20 Blk Bred Cow SS/Mar-May 1285 $2,060.00 Roaring Fork Cattle 12 Blk Bred Cow 3yr/June 1059 $1,910.00 Hibbard Creek Angus 5 Blk Bred Cow SM/Mar-Apr 1379 $1,850.00 Mowry Ranch Inc 7 Blk Bred Cow SM/Early 1361 $1,675.00 Dean Finnerty 41 Blk Bred Cow ST/Mar-May 1258 $1,575.00 Paul Adams 18 Blk Bred Cow ST/Feb-Apr 1363 $1,535.00 Ken Mcnabb 26 Blk Bred Cow ST/Mar-Apr 1348 $1,485.00 Lee Woltman 16 Blk Bred Cow ST/Mar-Apr 1431 $1,450.00 Ellis Farms 16 Blk/Red Bred Cow SS/Feb-Apr 1397 $1,725.00 Ken McNabb 27 Blk/Red Bred Cow SS/Mar-Apr 1371 $1,550.00 Ellis Farms 12 Blk/Red Bred Cow ST/Feb-Apr 1445 $1,485.00 Sidwell Hay & Cattle 10 Blk Bred Hfr AI March 1088 $2,650.00 Brian Zerbe 24 Blk Bred Hfr March-Apr 1055 $2,600.00 Archie Chant 51 Blk Bred Hfr March -Apr 1027 $2,500.00 Otwell Family 20 Blk Bred Hfr March-Apr 1034 $2,450.00 Larry Lampert 32 Blk Bred Hfr March-Apr 1077 $2,450.00 Roaring Fork Cattle 8 Blk Bred Hfr AI March-April 951 $2,150.00 Dustin Roush 39 Blk Bred Hfr AI March 11 917 $2,025.00 Larry Lampert 59 BWF Bred Hfr AI March 1 1065 $2,500.00

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SALE RESULTS -FEEDER SPECIAL WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6 - 4314 HD Kevin Gaukel 27 Black Steer 696 229.50 $1,597.32 Lex Burghduff 24 Black Steer 714 237.00 $1,692.18 Lex Burghduff 74 Blk/Red Steer 821 234.50 $1,925.25 Lex Burghduff 33 Blk/Red Steer 906 217.50 $1,970.55 Pipestone Ranch 20 Black Heifer 650 216.00 $1,404.00 Dustin Roush 11 Black Heifer 839 200.50 $1,682.20 Pipestone Ranch 21 Black Heifer 861 204.50 $1,760.75 Castle Peak Ranch 20 Black Heifer 963 192.50 $1,853.78 Hog Eye Ranch Llc 14 Black Str Cf 362 365.00 $1,321.30 Joel & Cody Tremain 17 Black Str Cf 390 327.00 $1,275.30 Kathleen Jackson 11 Black Str Cf 404 342.50 $1,383.70 Indian Meadows 18 Black Str Cf 412 343.00 $1,413.16 Joel & Cody Tremain 107 Black Str Cf 464 318.00 $1,475.52 Alvaro Baeza 28 Black Str CF 478 291.50 $1,393.37 Ryan Nichols 37 Black Str Cf 496 289.00 $1,433.44 Frontier Land Co Llc 34 Bllk Str Cf 502 287.50 $1,443.25 Joann Schneider 43 Blk Str Cf 535 279.00 $1,492.65 Joel & Cody Tremain 80 Blk Str Cf 552 277.00 $1,529.04 Fish Hook Ranch 22 Blk Str Cf 590 259.50 $1,531.05 Ryan Nichols 36 Blk Str Cf 602 261.00 $1,571.22 Ryan Nichols 25 Blk Str Cf 615 258.00 $1,586.70 Carlson Ranch 25 Blk Str Cf 632 250.00 $1,580.00 Sanberg Farms 26 Char Str Cf 640 244.00 $1,561.60 Troy Cochran 16 Blk Str Cf 646 240.00 $1,550.40 Starkey Farm 20 Blk Str Cf 663 246.00 $1,630.98 Iberlin Ranch 62 Blk Str Cf 701 240.50 $1,685.91 Hog Eye Ranch Llc 14 Blk Hfr Cf 372 292.50 $1,088.10 Indian Meadows 20 Blk Hfr Cf 425 290.00 $1,232.50 Kathleen Jackson 25 Blk Hfr Cf 442 267.50 $1,182.35 Bar 9 Prospects Cattle 26 Blk Hfr Cf 470 254.50 $1,196.15 Troy Cochran 21 Blk Hfr Cf 482 270.50 $1,303.81 Middleton Land Co 34 Blk Hfr Cf 484 265.00 $1,282.60 Frontier Land Co 47 Blk Hfr Cf 495 259.50 $1,284.53 Darel/Melanie Brown 14 Blk/Rd Hfr Cf 508 258.50 $1,313.18 Sara Travnicek 50 Black Hfr Cf 517 262.50 $1,357.13 Mark Johnson 42 Blk Hfr Cf 539 246.00 $1,325.94 Fish Hook Ranch 36 Blk Hfr Cf 562 234.50 $1,317.89 Carlson Ranch 44 Char Hfr Cf 573 231.00 $1,323.63 Roger Peterson 34 Blk Hfr Cf 584 237.00 $1,384.08 Sanberg Farms 23 Char Hfr Cf 625 224.50 $1,403.13 James Stillwell 41 Blk Hfr Cf 695 215.00 $1,494.25 TORRINGTON LIVESTOCK AREA REPS

Michael Schmitt - Torrington, WY 307-532-1776 Cody Thompson - Lusk, WY 307-340-0150 Ty Thompson – Lusk, WY 307-340-0770 Zach Johnson Lingle, WY –307-575-2171 Jeff Ward – Laramie, WY 307-399-9863 Tam Staman – Crawford, NE 308-631-8513 Lander Nicodemus – Cheyenne, WY 307-421-8141 Danny Nicodemus – Cheyenne, WY 307-632-4325 Chris Williams - Greybull, WY 307-272-4567 Justin Smith - Lusk, WY 307-340-0724 Nolan Brott - Lusk, WY - 307-216-0033 Scott Redden - Burns, CO 970-596-3588 Ben Kukowski - Kaycee, WY 307-217-1472

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Helen Barker Mathes Sept. 1, 1946 – Dec. 1, 2023

Helen Barker Mathes of Buffalo passed away peacefully on Dec. 1 in a hospital after battling COVID-19 for a second time. She was 77. Helen was born Sept. 1, 1946 in Sheridan to Arthur Jarrett “Tommy” and Margie (Brown) Barker and grew up on the picturesque Diamond 4 Ranch on the banks of French Creek. Helen graduated Buffalo High School in 1964 and headed to Colorado State University. She soon transferred to the University of Wyoming (UW), where she earned a business administration degree in 1968. She also became a lifelong UW fan and avid supporter – no one has ever hexed Colorado State University football teams harder in the 50-plus years since. Helen was a proud member of the Pi Beta Phi Sorority, and in 1966, was crowned Miss Wyoming. This experience led her to compete in the Miss America pageant at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J., where she met Frank Sinatra. Helen married Bill Mankin of Gillette in 1971. They had three daughters during their marriage of almost 20 years. Helen adored life on the 4J Ranch, tending to animals of all kinds. At different times, she rescued a cat, a fox, a baby antelope and a goat – most of which ended up in the house – plus dozens of newborn calves that were chilled every spring. She hauled the older girls and their horses all over the state to all-girl rodeos in the 1980s, competing herself occasionally but always manning her gigantic video camera. In 1991, Helen mar-

ried George Mathes in the Big Horn Mountains, which expanded her family by three sons and gave her more beloved grandchildren over the years – seven to be exact. Gillette-area children also benefitted from Helen’s eight years as director of Even Start, which increased the graduate rates of underprivileged kids. She served on the Campbell County School Board for a number of years, has been “an Avon lady” and a proud member of both Campbell County Cattlewomen and P.E.O. for 40-plus years. Helen and George spent the past 20 years living in Buffalo, and after retirement, spent summers at their mountain cabin and much of each winter at their Sun City, Ariz. home. Throughout the decades, Helen was adamant about keeping her beloved cows and raising calves, plus irrigating the fields. But, when football season rolled around, she was glued to most all of the games – especially to watch the Pokes. She is survived by her husband George; her daughters Mandy Mankin of Phoenix, Julie Mankin and Sara (Todd) Reed of Gillette; her stepsons George (Tara) Mathes of Laramie, Rob Mathes of Denver and Sean (Christy) Mathes of Gillette, plus seven grandchildren. Helen is also remembered by her sister-in-law Cheryl Barker of Sheridan; her nephews Tab Barker of Austin, Texas and Gary (Michelle) Barker of Park City, Utah and her niece Annie (Gene) Wilkins of Kettering, Ohio. A celebration of Helen’s life was held on Dec. 8 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Buffalo, followed by interment at Willow Grove Cemetery. Both the service and presentation of photos can be viewed at harnessfuneralhome.com, where memories of Helen and condolences may also be posted. Lasting contributions in Helen’s memory can be made in the form of a donation in her name to the Cowboy Joe Club’s Steer-A-Year program at cowboyjoeclub. com.

Honey bee disease studied Researchers at Oregon State University (OSU) have received a $4.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to study European foulbrood disease, which is killing honey bees and affecting pollination of specialty crops. The project is a partnership between OSU; Washington State University; University of California, Davis and Mississippi State University. Researchers will investigate the factors contributing to high incidence of the disease, then share their findings with beekeepers and growers to inform and improve mitigation efforts. European foulbrood disease is caused by a bacteria which infects honey bees at the larval stage, turning newly hatched bee larvae into brown mush within a few days.

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Lee Cundall July 20, 1928 – Nov. 29, 2023

Lee Cundall, age 95, of Ogallala, Neb. passed away on Nov. 29 at the Ogallala Community Hospital. He was born on July 20, 1928 to Walter and Myrtle (Shillington) Cundall in Douglas. He was raised on the main Cundall Ranch, along the North Platte River east of Glendo. In the early years, the family raised registered Herefords, and later they transitioned to a yearling operation. Even though he wintered in Arizona and lived in Nebraska in his later years, he was a proud Wyoming rancher. When the Glendo Dam was built, it covered much of the original homestead and Lee’s

family moved to the east part of the ranch to continue ranching. Lee was one of the original rural fire wardens when the county formed rural fire districts around Glendo and was on many rural fires over the years. He was also on the Glendo School Board for many years and was proud to be a leader in the community. Lee enjoyed people and had many friends. He enjoyed fishing, playing cribbage, golfing, helping friends and neighbors and spending time with his kids, grandkids and greatgrandkids. He was always up to play a good joke on his friends. Once he even set a trap for Santa but only caught his old black boot, much to the consternation of his sons. Lee was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Jean Cundall, in 2007; his brother Glen in 1998 and his sister Ruth in 1968. He would also say at the ripe age of 95, almost all of his old friends. Survivors include his wife Frances of Ogal-

Bill R. McKee Jan. 15, 1930 – Nov. 16, 2023

Bill R. McKee was born on Jan. 15, 1930 in Protection, Kan. while the McKee family was en route to Briggsdale, Colo. He passed Nov. 16 in Rawlins at 93 years old. He was lovingly know as Grampy. Bill grew up on the family ranch near Grover, Colo. In 1948, the family bought a ranch in Elk Mountain, and Bill graduated from Elk Mountain High School in 1949. Bill met Barbara Jean Young on July 4, 1948 at the Greeley Stampede and Rodeo. He was a contestant in the bull riding competition. They married on March 4, 1951 in Parker, Colo. They were married for 50 years until Barbara’s death in 2002.

In 1951, Bill was drafted into the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1953. He was stationed at Fort Lewis in Tacoma, Wash. where he was a U.S. Department of Agriculture meat inspector. While living in Washington, he continued to compete in bull riding, where he made many lifelong friends. It was the day after Thanksgiving in 1954, when Bill and Barbara moved to the Scott place near Savery. They called the Little Snake River Valley home for the next 70 years. In the early 1960s, Bill and Barbara owned Cross 5 Rodeo Company. Their quality bucking stock was selected for the National Finals Rodeo held in Los Angeles, Dallas and Oklahoma City. Although it wasn’t very profitable, Bill made good friends and had fond memories from those times. In 2017, he was honored to be selected as one of the first members of the Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame. Not only was he a cowboy, Bill was also a

lala, Neb.; children Dan (Kathleen) Cundall of Pinewood Springs, Colo., Larry (Ruthie) Cundall of Douglas, Mark Cundall of Round Rock, Texas and Robin (Rodger) Rankin of Ogallala, Neb.; grandsons Shane (Jaime) Cundall of Windsor, Colo., Andy (Stef) Cole of Ogallala, Neb., Kyle (Shannon) Rankin of Omaha, Neb. and Bryan (Yuri) Cole of Ogallala, Neb.; granddaughters Danielle (Jon Paul) Burden of Severance, Colo., Angela (Ryan) Segelke of Minden, Neb., Elisabeth Jones of Kyle, Texas and Belle Cundall of Round Rock, Texas;13 great-grandchildren and his stepchildren Kenneth (Nancy) Bruckner, Mike (Dianne) Bruckner and Lynn (Julie) Bruckner. Funeral Services were held on Dec. 8 at Draucker Funeral Home Chapel in Ogallala, Neb. with Pastor Bobby Brueggeman of the Church of Christ of Ogallala, Neb. and Pastor Tim Millikin of the Circle G Cowboy Church of Glendo officiating. A memorial has been established for Keith County EMS, and online condolences may be left at drauckerfh.com/. hard-working rancher. For over 60 years he ran cattle and put in a lot of miles on horseback. Throughout the years, he was lucky enough to own some good horses. His personal favorites were Sifter and the Gooch. Bill lived his life with purpose and on his own terms. He would often comment he had led a good life. Those who knew Bill, knew the kind of man he was. He loved the land, horses, cattle and his wife’s cooking. He always had a story to share and enjoyed visiting with family and friends, especially on the phone. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara; parents Clyde and Lottie McKee; brothers Pete, Bob and Al McKee and sisters Hazel Larson, Helen Addison, Charlotte Orton and Dixie Johnson. He is survived by his sister Blanche Gunderson; children Sally Jolley, Ned, Tom and Joe McKee, Susie Sheehan and Lisa Hollembeak; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and special friend Marion Totchky. Services were held on Nov. 21 in Baggs at the Valley Community Center.

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Panel discussion – State leaders discuss the Wyoming Innovation Partnership and economic development strategies to improve Wyoming's economic prosperity. Pictured from left to right are Dr. Jeffry Hawes, Dr. Kim Dale, Ed Seidel, Lance Porter and Lauren Schoenfeld. WYLR photo

WIP continued from page 1 community colleges, the Wyoming Business Council and the Department of Workforce Services are emphasizing the priority to develop innovative solutions, which will support and enhance Wyoming’s economy, workforce and sources of revenue. WIP measures the success of Wyoming-based businesses as a direct or indirect outcome of the program. It also tracks wage increases and the number of individuals who participate in the program and/or any of its activities. Enhancing the workforce “There are key components the program is focusing on currently and for the future,” Seidel noted. “These areas include energy, entrepreneurship, healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, tourism and hospitality and technology.” The program can provide opportunities for Wyoming residents to boost their incomes by receiving training and earning degrees in high-growth fields. In April of 2023, Gordon awarded $26 million in total funding to advance the WIP program, including funds

for agriculture proposals such as precision agriculture, ranch management and controlled environment agriculture. Another area of opportunity is a software development program offered at Sheridan College, which has partnered with UW. Now, the program’s curriculum has expanded to include collaborations with three other state community colleges. “WIP focuses on workforce development in highdemand industries, both statewide and regionally, including nursing and other healthcare-related programs,” Porter added. “While a nursing shortage existed before, the COVID19 pandemic exacerbated the issue. With increased workloads and decreased staffing levels, it led to nurses burning out.” In 2022, the American Hospital Association reported an estimated half a million nurses left the field by the end of the year, bringing the total shortage of nurses to 1.1 million. “How do we fill this gap and how do we recruit individuals to fill nursing positions and other healthcare

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jobs, such as lab or radiology technicians?” Porter asked. “We collaborate with local community colleges to recruit students, and we have to get more individuals interested in the healthcare industry through health fairs.” He continued, “Through a partnership with Casper Community College, we held a Health Science Career Clinic for community members who are looking to improve their employment or even switch careers to a hands-on learning event.” “Another benefit of the WIP program is being able to deliver education to enhance the workforce quickly, being able to move them from point A to B in a timely fashion and meeting industry demands,” Hawes said. “We have built new programs to meet the demands of our rural communities, which are designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional level positions for many indemand occupations,” he added. WIP supports economic growth and diversification by building a highly-skilled, ambitious and qualified workforce, while linking community goals with the state’s economic strategy. Melissa Anderson is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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SALE REPORTS Frederickson Ranch Annual Bull Sale

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR’S – We will be closed December 25 through January 2 The advertising deadline for the Dec. 23 and Dec. 30 editions will be Wednesday, December 20 at noon

Reported By: Curt Cox, WYLR Field Editor Dec. 2, 2023 Frederickson Ranch, Spearfish, S.D. Auctioneer: Roger Jacobs 147 Angus and Hereford Bulls Avg. $9,078 13 Registered Hereford Bred Heifers Avg. $5,192

Winter Cattlemen’s Edition Featuring Weston County

Top Sellers Yearling Angus bulls Lot 36 – FR Dignity 3027 – Price: $19,000 DOB: 2/10/23 Sire: Sitz Dignity 599J Dam’s Sire: U-2 Coalition 206C EPDs: BW: -0.4, WW: +74, YW: +131 and Milk: +37 Buyer: Steppler Ranch, Brockton, Mont. Lot 34 – FR Dignity 3019 – Price: $15,500 DOB: 2/7/23 Sire: Sitz Dignity 599J Dam’s Sire: Sitz Thunderball 734E EPDs: BW: -1.6, WW: +62, YW: +108 and Milk: +29 Buyer: Steppler Ranch, Brockton, Mont. Yearling Hereford bulls Lot 88 – FR Thomas County 3522 ET – Price: $27,000 DOB: 2/12/23 Sire: H WMS Thomas County 1443 ET Dam’s Sire: CRR 109 Catapult

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December 4 – 2,008 Head • Light Calves Steady, Heavy Calves $6 to $8 Lower December 7 – 210 Head • Cows & Bulls $2 to $3 Lower BULLS Goton, Michael - Shell Orchard Ranch LLC - Ten Sleep 3 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 557# .....$25700 50 1 Red Bull, 1740# ....................$101 2 RWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 615# .....$23300 1 Red Bull, 1980# ......................$9300 9 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 636#.........$21700 Silver Sage Farms LLC - Basin Bjornestad Land & Cattle - Manderso 1 Blk Bull, 1860#......................$10100 10 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 539#.......$25500 Gifford Ranch LLC - Basin Russell Land & Livestock - Basin 1 Blk Bull, 1640#......................$10000 3 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 520#.........$25300 Box Elder Ranch - Ten Sleep 20 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 601#.......$22600 1 Blk Bull, 1850#......................$10000 Mendez Brothers - Otto Hampton Sheep Co. - Worland 16 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 452#.......$24900 1 Blk Bull, 1660#........................$9850 Skalsky, Alan - Powell COWS 2 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 545#.........$24900 Andrie, Stan - Ten Sleep Scolari, Alecia - Kingman 00 1 Red Cow, 1315#.....................$94 2 Rd/RWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 548# .. $24750 1 Red Cow, 1375#.....................$9250 Bower, Eric - Worland Trenkle, S. Frank - Otto 15 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 545#........ $24600 1 Blk Cow, 1650# ......................$9300 Bockman, Steven - Greybull 50 1 Blk Cow, 1585# ......................$91 3 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 455#.........$24600 1 BWF Cow, 1615# ...................$8850 2 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 565#.........$23800 1 BWF Cow, 1375# ...................$8750 Shumway, Eddie Lee - Thermopolis 25 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 551#.......$24400 Berg, Bryan - Riverton 1 Blk Cow, 1450# ......................$9100 18 Blk Hr Clvs, avg. 606#........$22700 1 Blk Cow, 1620# ......................$8900 Mooncrest Ranch - Cody 1 Blk Cow, 1455# ......................$8750 31 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 559# ...$24000 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1495# ............$8300 Loeper, Dick - Powell 9 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 579# .....$23900 Lyman Ranch Co. - Ten Sleep 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1563# ............$9050 Folsom, Jim - Thermopolis 1 Blk Cow, 1540# ......................$8850 8 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 469#.........$23500 1 Blk Cow, 1410# ......................$8750 Raildog Ranch Inc. - Powell 1 Blk Cow, 1250# ......................$8400 2 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 613#.........$22000 Bentley, Larry - Thermopolis Wilkinson, Kurt - Basin 1 Blk Cow, 1485# ......................$9050 4 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 608#.........$21950 1 XBred Cow, 1190# .................$8500 5 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 680#......... $21100 Sims, Tyson - Riverton Rosenbaum, Alan - Cody 1 Blk Cow, 1290# ......................$9000 5 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 610#.........$21900 Lungren, Luke - Worland Geis, Ernest - Worland 1 Blk Cow, 1685# ......................$8950 4 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 609#.........$21800 50 1 Red Cow, 1635#.....................$87 RCA Livestock - Worland Axtell Ranch - Thermopolis 4 Red Hfr Clvs, avg. 616# .......$21450 1 Blk Cow, 1275# ......................$8400 Frias, Ramon - Powell 00 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1185#.............$78 7 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 607#.........$21450 E Spear LLC - Riverton Brouwer, Hailey - Fort Washakie 1 Blk Cow, 1335# ......................$8200 5 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 452#.........$21250 1 Blk Cow, 1245# ......................$8050 Coleman, Dennis - Thermopolis Hoodoo Land Holdings LLC - Cody 1 Blk Hfr Calf, 550# .................$21250 1 CharX Cow, 1255# .................$8100 Madson, Linda - Lovell 2 CharX Cow, 1155# .................$7900 2 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 640#.........$21250 Bush, Myles - Ten Sleep Berg, Bryan - Riverton 1 Maine Cow, 1305# .................$8000 4 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 663#.........$21000 Mills, Lynette - Ten Sleep 1 Blk Hfr Calf, avg. 835# .........$19000 1 BWF Cow, 1165# ...................$7900 Gernant Brothers - Greybull HIEFER CALVES 3 Hrfd Hfr Clvs, avg. 655# .......$19250 Harris, Nick - Kinnear STEER CALVES 50 17 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 484#.......$271 Paumer, Dave - Hyattville 00 10 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 459# ...$247 4 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 343#......$34750 14 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 624#.......$21300 Mooncrest Ranch - Cody Vardiman, Jeremiah - Powell 3 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 377# .........$34250 2 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 450# .....$26750 20 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 543#....$28000 Broken Back Ranch Co. - Ten Sleep 82 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 638# .......$24625 6 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 487#.........$26600 46 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 720#....$20825 Allen, Travis - Thermopolis 307 Wilderness LLC - Crowheart 5 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 495#.........$26600 8 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 385# .........$33400 00 9 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 418#.........$261 6 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 438# .........$30800 Bower, Keith - Worland Broken Back Ranch Co. - Ten Sleep 00 9 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 476#.........$265 11 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 410# .......$33000 14 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 617#.......$22250 10 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 482# .......$29500 Nicholson, Jerry - Burlington 55 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 529# .......$27450 5 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 510#.........$26300 34 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 621# .......$23725 Borre, Gene - Burlington 1 Blk Str Calf, 470# .................$18250 5 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 493#.........$26200 Vardiman, Jeremiah - Powell Bentley, Larry - Thermopolis 2 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 400#......$32600 19 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 548# ...$26000 Bentley, Larry - Thermopolis 307 Wilderness LLC - Crowheart 7 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 465# .........$31900 15 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 407#.......$25900 9 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 554#......$25100 Schatz Irrevoc Trust - Lovell 8 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 629# .........$23650 14 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 543#.......$25850 Friesen, Kenneth - Moscow Love, Valerie - Thermopolis 5 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 446# .........$30500 6 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 477#.........$25800 27 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 534# .......$27700 Paxton, Brenton - Basin Shumway, Eddie Lee - Thermopolis 4 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 543#.........$25800 10 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 453# .......$30400 Shumway, Leroy - Thermopolis 47 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 585# .......$25000 37 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 543#.......$25700 24 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 651# .......$24250 20 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 613#.......$21900 Allen, Travis - Thermopolis McNeff Double Bar C Ranch - Thermopolis 6 Rd/Blk Str Clvs, avg. 448# ...$30250 16 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 455#.......$25700 1 BWF Str Calf, 525# ..............$27500

4 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 549# .........$24800 5 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 632# .........$23300 Scolari, Alecia - Kingman 4 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 381# .........$30100 Love, Valerie - Thermopolis 5 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 430# .........$30000 3 Red Str Clvs, avg. 512# .......$28600 11 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 553# ....$25300 Wooden Shoe Farms - Powell 8 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 343# .........$30000 Bower, Eric - Worland 9 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 497# .........$29600 18 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 623# .......$23625 Shuway, Leroy - Thermopolis 8 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 503# .........$29200 38 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 611# .......$24100 Mendez Brothers - Otto 17 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 490# .......$29000 25 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 507# .......$27500 39 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 592# .......$23650 Scolari, Shawn - Thermopolis 51 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 495# .......$28200 Brubaker Sheep Co. - Ten Sleep 1 Blk Str Calf, 480# .................$27800 Goton, Michael - Shell 3 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 478#......$27500 5 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 592#......$23600 Bjornestad Land & Cattle - Manderson 3 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 510# .........$27250 11 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 655# .......$23900 Bower, Keith - Worland 12 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 542# .......$26800 Frias, Ramon - Powell 5 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 526# .........$26100 Schatz Irrevoc Trust - Lovell 10 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 564# .......$26100 3 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 680# .........$22400 Borre, Gene - Burlington 5 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 506# .........$26100 Paxton, Brenton - Basi 5 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 560# .........$25300 13 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 645# .......$23800 Jolley, Max - Lovell 3 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 510# .........$25000 Annand, Kelly - Greybull 2 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 515# .........$24800 Folsom, Jim - Thermopolis 6 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 518# .........$24750 Harris, Nick - Kinnear 16 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 549#....$24000 Berg, Bryan - Riverton 6 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 649# .........$23950 Bottoms, Michael - Greybull 7 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 653# .........$23600 2 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 603# .........$22900 Russell Land & Livestock - Basin 29 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 619# .......$23525 Geis, Ernest - Worland 2 Red Str Clvs, avg. 613# .......$23500 8 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 702# .........$22300 Loeper, Dick - Powell 7 BWF Str Clvs, avg. 651#......$23400 Gernant Brothers - Greybull 3 Red Str Clvs, avg. 570# .......$23300 RCA Livestock - Worland 8 Rd/Blk Str Clvs, avg. 636# ...$23100 McNeff Double Bar C Ranch - Thermopolis 4 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 600# .........$22850 Bower, Keith - Worland 12 Blk Str Clvs, avg. 647# .......$21775 Vega, Max - Worland 1 XBred Str Calf, 820# ............$18250

Hollow Top Angus Prodution Sale Reported By: Jace Thompson, WYLR Field Editor Dec. 2, 2023 Montana Livestock Auction, Ramsay, Mont. Auctioneer: Kyle Shobe 100 Coming Two-Year-Old Angus Bulls Avg. $4,597 Top Sellers Lot 37 – HT Continuity 2138 – Price: $7,250 DOB: 4/9/22 Sire: Sitz Continuity Dam’s Sire: HA Prime Cut 4493 EPDs: BW: +0.4, WW: +81, YW: +115 and Milk: +30 Buyer: Wade and Theresa

Reported By: Curt Cox, WYLR Field Editor Dec. 5, 2023 ZumBrunnen Angus Ranch, Lusk Auctioneer: Wes Tiemann 52 Older Angus Bulls Avg. $5,581 53 Angus Bull Calves Avg. $4,654 46 Registered Angus Females Avg. $3,888 Five Pregnancies Avg. $3,780 40 Embryos Avg. $373

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Top Sellers Bulls Lot 5 – ZA Logic L229 – Price: $10,000 DOB: 2/10/23 Sire: V A R Conclusion 0234 Dam’s Sire: Koupals B&B Identity EPDs: BW: -1.2, WW: +74, YW: +136 and

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Allen Paxton – 105 bred heifers, AI bred May 20 to Sitz Polaris, due to calve Feb. 25 for 45 days calving period bulls pulled July 3, cleaned up with LBW sons of KM Broken Bow, spring & fall shots, Pinkeye Shield XT4, Vista Once SQ, Scours Bovine Pili Shield Plus C, Ivermectin Poured. Aaron Sorenson – 100 bred heifers, calve March 20, 30 days calving, first-cycle bred, Vermillion LBW bulls. 100 3-year-old cows, CF March 20, 30 days calving, Vermillion bulls, ultrasound tested by Matt Asay. Spear Livestock – 30 running age black cows, March 1 calving, black & red bulls, shots & poured. Ronny Lucas – 80 SS/ST black cows, calve March/April, bred to black bulls, 1,350# avg., big frame cows. TD & Sons – 20 bred ST cows, March 10 calve, black Vermillion, Paint Rock & Sitz bulls.

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King, Coulee City, Wash. Lot 39 – HT Profound 2203 – Price: $7,000 DOB: 4/17/22 Sire: Sitz Profound 680G Dam’s Sire: HA Prime Country 8169 EPDs: BW: +1.9, WW: +70, YW: +139 and Milk: +33 Buyer: Hansen

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322 EPDs: BW: +2.9, WW: +70, YW: +117 and Milk: +36 Buyer: Coyote Creek Ranch, La Salle, Colo. Lot 84 – FR Daybreak 3514 ET – Price: $25,000 DOB: 2/10/23 Sire: SHF Daybreak Y02 D287 ET Dam’s Sire: CRR 109 Catapult 322 EPDs: BW: +2.1, WW: +68, YW: +117 and Milk: +32 Buyer: Perez Cattle Company, Nara Visa, N.M. Two-year-old Angus bulls Lot 1 – Pyramid Stellar 2083 – Price: $13,500 DOB: 3/10/22 Sire: Sitz Stellar 726D Dam’s Sire: Connealy Courage 25L EPDs: BW: +0.7, WW: +76, YW: +136 and Milk: +18 Buyer: Commercial Producer, Wyoming Lot 19 – Pyramid Coal Train 2087 – Price: $13,500 DOB: 3/13/22

Milk: +33 Buyer: Harding Ranch, Meriden Lot 58 – ZA Kiloton K331 – Price: $9,500 Sire: Poss Deadwood Dam’s Sire: G A R Daylight EPDs: BW: +1.3, WW: +83, YW: +136 and Milk: +17 Buyer: JD

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Sire: Pyramid Coal Train 0005 Dam’s Sire: TEX Playbook 5437 EPDs: BW: +1.5, WW: +79, YW: +141 and Milk: +35 Buyer: Commercial Producer, Montana Two-year-old Hereford bulls Lot 112 – Pyramid Manifest 2557 – Price: $19,000 DOB: 3/26/22 Sire: NJW 133A 6589 Manifest 87G ET Dam’s Sire: Pyramid 16W 110T 9116 EPDs: BW: +4, WW: +69, YW: +114 and Milk: +32 Buyer: Thorstenson Hereford Ranch, Selby, S.D. Lot 109 – Pyramid Seward 2543 ET – Price: $12,500 DOB: 3/22/22 Sire: NJW 202C 81E Steward 98G ET Dam’s Sire: TH 122 71I Victory 719T EPDs: BW: +2.9, WW: +61, YW: +92 and Milk: +37 Buyer: Scott Woolfolk, Jackson, Tenn. Hereford bred heifer Lot 151 – FHF ILR D287 Rita 9K ET – Price: $10,000 DOB: 2/17/22 Sire: SHF Daybreak Y02 D287 ET Dam’s Sire: Pyramid 16W 110T 9116 EPDs: BW: +3.1, WW: +68, YW: +109 and Milk: +28 Buyer: Spaeth Farms, Cadott, Wis. Livestock, Dillon, Mont. Lot 43 – HT Thedford 2111 – Price: $7,000 DOB: 4/7/22 Sire: Hoffman Thedford Dam’s Sire: Connealy Comrade 1385 EPDs: BW: -0.7, WW: +82, YW: +149 and Milk: +30 Buyer: Hansen Livestock, Dillon, Mont. Lot 39 – HT Profound 2222 – Price: $7,000 DOB: 4/19/22 Sire: Sitz Profound 680G Dam’s Sire: HA Double 07 5007 EPDs: BW: -1.3, WW: +68, YW: +129 and Milk: +35 Buyer: T E Ranch, Cody Wasserburger, Lusk Registered females Bred heifer Lot 129 – ZA Easter K034 – Price: $8,000 DOB: 2/16/22 Sire: FF Rito Athlete Dam’s Sire: Za Ironstone G2048 EPDs: BW: +1.8, WW: +67, YW: +128 and Milk: +29 Buyer: Scott Schaefer, Harrison, Neb. Bred cow Lot 116 – SS Everelda Entense 8672 – Price: $7,750 DOB: 12/22/17 Sire: Mill Brae Identified 4031 Dam’s Sire: Connealy Impression EPDs: BW: +0, WW: +62, YW: +114 and Milk: +30 Buyer: Bryan Palm, Mitchell, Neb.

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CNP educators, partner honored for improving healthy food choices in Wyoming At the annual University of Wyoming (UW) Extension conference early in November, Wyoming’s Cent$ible Nutrition Program (CNP) recognized staff who provide exceptional programming to their communities. CNP offers nutrition programming to Wyomingites with limited resources and works with local and state partners to make the healthy choice the easy choice. “We are fortunate to have an outstanding team of CNP educators statewide,” says Mindy Meuli, CNP director. “Recognizing those that go above and beyond each year is especially rewarding, due to their commitment and dedication to Wyoming’s families.” Terry recognized for contributions to childhood health programming Natrona County CNP Edu-

cator Cristina Terry received the CNP Newer Educator of the Year Award. Terry has led partnerships with childcare centers since she joined CNP in 2022, in addition to delivering strong nutrition education programs. Terry provided mini-grants to 13 different childcare centers to improve access to nutritious food and physical activity. “She has a natural ability to teach and has great rapport with her participants and partners,” says Meuli. Evans awarded Educator of the Year Platte County CNP Educator Mary Evans was named this year’s Educator of the Year in recognition of her excellent programming, outreach and dedication. This year, all community members who took a class with

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EXTENSION EDUCATION By Micah Most, UW Extension Educator

Make a List and Check it Twice: Tips for Discussing Succession Planning this Holiday Season The month of December has many people gathering with members of the family only seen a few times a year. For families who work in agriculture or who run small businesses, it can also provide an opportunity to have a conversation about the future of the operation with all of the interested parties around one table. These discussions can be uncomfortable. No one likes to spend time thinking about what might happen following the death of a loved one. However, the discomfort will be all the greater if a tragedy occurs and the family ranch or other business is not prepared to conduct a transition. Have a plan and make it known If a primary operator or manager wishes for their children, extended family, employees and others who are involved to carry on the work after their passing, it is important for them to have a plan. It is also critical the plan is known to the people involved and updates are clearly communicated. The four types of planning recommended by the University of Wyoming (UW) Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics are business planning, retirement planning, succession/transfer planning and estate planning. The focus of each is internal business growth and development, finding financial security after stepping back from active participation, how to hand the reins to the next generation and pro-

tecting assets during the time of transition, respectively. A full Ag Legacy course and guide to these four phases of planning for business transfer was developed by Rod Sharp, Jeff Tranel and John Hewlett and can be found at bit.ly/legacyUWyo. Contact UW Ag Economist John Hewlett for more information at hewlett@ uwyo.edu or 307-766-2166. These resources are also available through UW Extension offices in every county in the state. Manage professional relationships Included in a complete succession plan should be details of the business professionals and relationships which contribute to the operation’s function. This team of professionals can include an accountant, a banker, a lawyer and an estate planner, among others. Bring the kids or heirs to meetings with these people to help them begin to understand the business processes required to keep the operation going. This will also help professionals make the transition more smoothly when it is time for the next generation to take the reins. Perhaps there will be an opportunity to schedule an end of year meeting for a time when college students are home or other key people are in the area and these introductions can be made. Meet in a neutral space and time Many folks in the northeast corner of Wyoming were

Evans improved on at least one nutrition practice. Meuli reports on average, they increased their vegetable intake by almost a full cup. Evans also worked with the UW Extension’s Community Vitality and Health Team to widen CNP’s reach. She taught 183 youth – the highest number of youth reached by a Wyoming educator. In addition, she worked with the local high school to establish a food pantry. Park County educator cultivates new community partnerships Debbie Kelly is this year’s winner of the Community Impact Award. This summer, Wyoming’s First Lady Jennie Gordon selected Kelly to be the Wyoming Hunger Initiative (WHI) regional director. Over the last several years, she has enriched her local programming by working with the Powell Research and Extension Center

fortunate to attend one of the series of succession planning workshops hosted by the Wyoming Stock Growers Association and Guest Speaker Dr. Wesley Tucker of Missouri last month. One of Tucker’s helpful suggestions was to host discussions about family business decisions in a neutral location such as the back room of a local restaurant or a public library meeting room. The idea is also endorsed by the Ag Legacy program. This simple shift can help eliminate some of the power dynamics and emotions experienced during a traditional meeting around a kitchen table, where mom

on gardening projects. In addition, Kelly has connected with local Head Start centers and her local library to increase youth physical activity. “Debbie is a community player and cultivates positive relationships with her partners and community,” says Meuli. Person receives CNP’s highest honor Laramie County CNP Educator Jill Person, recipient of the Linda Melcher Award, exemplifies excellence and dedication. Since 2009, Person has led many CNP committees. She is the chair of the CNP committee which spent the last year developing a technical assistance guide for partnering with childcare centers. “Jill’s attention to detail and ‘get it done’ attitude make her a leader in our program,” says Meuli. Additionally, 94 adults and 47 youth graduated from classes Person taught this year. On average, adult participants saved $149 a

and dad or grandma and grandpa have always been in charge. A neutral setting helps build a level playing field where input can be weighed and judged more objectively. It also goes without saying difficult family meetings should be set aside for a time separate from cherished holiday traditions so potential disagreements do not spoil the festivities. Outside mediators help navigate tough conversations Succession planning conversations are difficult. Each family will have a unique perspective and approach. Determining how property and business assets will

month on groceries – the highest savings achieved by any educator in the state. WHI improves food access This year, the Collective Impact Award went to the Gordons’ WHI. This award recognizes a CNP community partner who goes above and beyond to address food security in Wyoming. “WHI has been an incredible partner for leveraging resources and building on the successes already happening around the state,” says Meuli. Together with CNP, WHI increased healthy food and fresh produce availability in food pantries; educated consumers about food preparation, storage and safety and disseminated information about using produce and wild game. Maya Gilmore is a writer and editor for UW Extension and can be reached at mgilmor4@uwyo. edu. This article was originally published in UW Ag News on Nov. 30.

be divided among children can quickly become contentious and heated. This is especially true when some siblings are actively involved in the operation and some are not. If conflict becomes unmanageable and a family needs help getting through it, an outside facilitator can make sure everyone is being heard and can help families peel back the layers to get to the heart of certain contested points. The Wyoming Department of Agriculture (WDA) provides voluntary, confidential, low-cost mediation services. For more information and to request a mediator, visit bit.ly/WYmediation or contact Lucy Pauley

at 307-777-8788. The holiday season provides many reasons to gather. As family spends time together, consider taking the opportunity to initiate or continue conversations about family business succession planning. Resources are available through UW Extension and WDA to support people as they navigate the complexities of succession planning in family-run farms, ranches and small businesses. Micah Most is the University of Wyoming Extension agriculture and natural resources educator serving Johnson County. He can be reached at mmost@uwyo. edu or 307-684-7522.

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“Although beef production is down by about five percent and retail prices are record high, consumers are still purchasing it. There is a strong demand for beef.” – Tyler Cozzens, Livestock Marketing Information Center never seen before,” he said. “A lot of females in the pipeline means producers aren’t rebuilding their herds, meaning the national herd is going to continue to shrink until producers start retaining more of their heifers.” “As I mentioned before, when supplies shrink, prices go up, assuming demand stays the same,” he added. “So, this is one number we are watching very closely. We want to see fewer heifers in the pipeline and producers getting more comfortable with rebuilding their herds.” When it comes to cattle and beef prices, Cozzens noted there is plenty of economic opportunity and incentive for producers to market their product. “Feeder prices will pressure a little lower because of the market vol-

atility we typically see around the holidays, but I would argue we will see those prices get a little higher into 2024,” he said. Box beef prices at a wholesale level are holding around three dollars per pound, which is well above year-ago and typical levels, according to Cozzens. “Although beef production is down by about five percent and retail prices are record high, consumers are still purchasing it. There is a strong demand for beef,” he stated. “This is a positive for the beef industry and proof producers are all doing a very good job at providing a high-quality eating experience.” Hannah Bugas is the managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@ wylr.net.

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of around five dollars or a little below,” he said. Cozzens further pointed out the demand for soybeans, especially soybean meal, has been strong, resulting in lower supply, higher production and therefore, higher prices. “Soybean prices are expected to trend lower, with the futures showing moderate levels throughout the year,” he concluded. Cattle and beef Cozzens then shifted his discussion to cattle and beef markets, explaining when it comes to supply, cattle on feed numbers as of Nov. 1 above year-ago levels. “We have a stream of cattle coming through the pipeline, but when we get into the second half of 2024, those supplies are going to slow way down,” he stated. Cozzens also pointed attendees’ attention to the percentage of heifers included in cattle on feed numbers. “I bring this up because we are looking at 42 percent, which we have

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Make It With Wool contestants compete in Wyoming State Contest On Dec. 4, the Wyoming Wool Growers Auxiliary hosted their Annual Make It With Wool (MIWW) State Contest and Awards Luncheon during the Wyoming Stock Growers Association (WSGA) Winter Roundup Convention and Trade Show at the Ramkota Hotel in Casper. The event was sponsored by WSGA and the Wyoming Wool Growers Association, as well as several individual donors, including the Campbell County Wool Growers Auxiliary, Richard and Dorothy Jean Davis, Anne Leonard, Marcia Federer, Barbara Dilts, Bob and Marilyn Christensen, the Sewing Center of Cheyenne, Eric and Kelly

Wyoming state contest – Seven individuals from across Wyoming competed in the Annual Make It With Wool State Contest during the Wyoming Stock Growers Association’s Winter Roundup in Casper Dec. 4-6. Pictured from left to right, competitors included Susan Green of Laramie, Bonnie Schroeder of Wheatland, Jamie Wilkerson of Torrington, Emma Hill of Riverton, Madi Dunning of Encampment, Karlie McDonald of Laramie and Maeve Lally of Baggs. WYLR photo

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Junior winner – Hailing from Encampment, Madi Dunning made an impressive showing during her seventh year of participating in the Wyoming Make It With Wool State Contest. Dunning was crowned the first-place winner of the junior division and received the Exemplary Construction Award. WYLR photo

BEEF continued from page 1 (NCBA) Chief Executive Officer Colin Woodall headlined the morning session, sharing good news from the beef industry – despite a host of attacks and challenges, the nation’s cattle producers continue to come out on top. “We have shown over and over again when we come together and put the squeeze on lawmakers, we can win, even in tough environments,” Woodall stated. Winning the alternative meat war To begin, Woodall noted excitement surrounding alternative meat has waned, and consumers continue to eat real beef. “When we look at the history of civilization, we don’t find cave paintings of salads. We find cave paintings of meat that has been consumed, and humankind still continues to do this,” he said. “I think the greatest show of this over the past few years is looking at what happened to Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods –

two companies that came out and made it very clear they wanted to end our existence,” he added. Woodall noted these alternative, plant-based meat companies raised billions of dollars to get their products into the marketplace. However, he shared Impossible is currently laying off employees, Beyond’s stock market price continues to drop and Burger King, the first big franchise to offer alternative meat on their menu, recently announced they will not be expanding their plant-based menu items beyond the existing Impossible Whopper. “Americans have made it very clear they don’t want alternative meat,” Woodall said. “They want what we provide as cattle producers – beef done the way God intended.” With the war won on the plant-based front, Woodall noted NCBA has turned their focus to lab-grown and cell-cultured products. Currently, there are no lab-

Roxanna Johnson Memorial and Colleen Jennings. Additionally, lamb was donated by The Lamb Guys of Douglas for lunch. Wyoming MIWW competitors included Susan Green of Laramie, Bonnie Schroeder of Wheatland and Jamie Wilkerson of Torrington in the adult division, as well as junior contestants Emma Hill of Riverton, Madi Dunning of Encampment, Karlie McDonald of Laramie and Maeve Lally of Baggs. Judges Jaci Mathes, Lisa Keeler and Gwen Geis evaluated each contestant’s garments and modeling based on construction quality, fit and overall appearance, appropriateness to the contestant’s lifestyle, coordination of fabric and yarn with the style and design of the garment, creativity of the design, versatility of the wool and the contestant’s presentation and poise. Placing awards were presented to contestants in each division, and firstplace competitors received a cash prize and a partially

paid trip to the National MIWW Contest in Denver Jan. 11-14. Cash prizes were also given to the winners of the Exemplary Construction Awards the Creativity Award, the Next Top Model Award and the People’s Choice Award. Each competitor was also presented with a length of Pendleton Wool fabric. In the adult division, Wilkerson was crowned the first-place winner, followed by Green in second place and Schroeder in third. First-place honors in the junior division went to Dunning, followed by Hill in second, McDonald in third and Lally in fourth. Two Exemplary Construction Awards were given to one adult and one junior competitor. Winners of this award were Green and McDonald. Green was also honored as the winner of the Creativity Award. The Next Top Model Award was a new addition at this year’s contest, and the winner of the award was Hill. Luncheon attendees

grown or cell-cultured beef products on the market, but there are a few chicken products. According to Woodall, these companies must receive a certificate of inspection from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in order to sell their product, which, he pointed out, is a win for the industry. “The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not inspect their regulated entities everyday like USDA does, and for NCBA this is not acceptable, especially for companies using animal cells in their processes,” he stated. Woodall continued, “Although we have one victory on our hands by getting USDA inspection in place, we still have work to do to make sure labeling of these products is the way we want it. We need to make sure it protects us and it is very clear to the consumer exactly what they are getting.” Victories made in water, climate change conflicts Woodall explained the reason companies like

Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat, as well as other anti-agriculture activists, try so hard to disparage the beef industry is because of supposed environmental impacts. However, he pointed out the flaws in this strategy, as most scientific facts stand firmly on the beef producer’s side. “Even the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) numbers clearly say greenhouse gas emissions from the beef industry are only responsible for two percent, and we are not going to change the course of climate change one way or the other with two percent,” he said, noting this has started to resonate with many individuals, including those on Capitol Hill. Woodall shared NCBA is working to maintain the industry’s position on being recognized as part of the climate change solution, instead of the problem. “We have to tell our story in a way which resonates with society today,” he explained. “We have to pitch it as technology – a solar-

Adult winner – Jamie Wilkerson of Torrington was the winner of the adult division in the Wyoming Make It With Wool State Contest, which was held during the Wyoming Stock Growers Association’s Winter Roundup in Casper on Dec. 4. WYLR photo

also voted Hill as the People’s Choice Award winner. “I would like to reiterate our thanks to WSGA and The Lamb Guys for allowing us to be here and provide a little entertainment for this luncheon,” stated Wyoming MIWW State Director Kelly Barlow to powered, mobile technology that doesn’t use fossil fuels, self-replicates and can turn foodstuff with no value to humankind into high-quality protein.” Additionally, Woodall noted the industry finally captured a win in the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) battle, which has been ongoing for over 20 years. “Thanks to ruling by the Supreme Court and a new rule from EPA and the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, we have a WOTUS proposal which actually protects our private property rights and water bodies on our operations,” he stated. New House speaker is a success Lastly, Woodall noted the ag industry also found some success when the new Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) was elected. “While everyone else was asking who Mike Johnson was, we were giving him a call to say congratulations because we have known him since he was a first candidate for the House of Representatives,” Woodall said.

conclude the event. “It takes a lot of work to make these garments and all of these ladies have done an incredible job.” Hannah Bugas is the managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net. Woodall explained Johnson represents the largest cattle district in the state of Louisiana, so he has always held agriculture in high regard. He also noted Johnson has been an advocate for cattle producers, and NCBA is confident he will continue to do so. “He has already done a lot to help us position the cattle industry for success as we go into the second year of this Congress, so we have a lot of faith in the House speaker and what he is going to be able to do to help finalize upcoming bills, including the new farm bill,” he said. Woodall concluded his presentation by sharing NCBA’s priorities for the upcoming farm bill, as well as some challenges the beef industry continues to face. Keep an eye out for the second half of Woodall’s presentation in next week’s edition of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Hannah Bugas is the managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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EVENTS Dec. 7-16 Dec. 8-9 Dec. 11

Dec. 12 Dec. 12 Dec. 12-14 Dec. 13-14 Dec. 18 Dec. 19 Dec. 19 Dec. 19 Dec. 20 Dec. 25- Jan. 1 Jan. 6-8 Jan. 9 Jan. 9-10 Jan. 10 Jan. 10-13 Jan. 19-27 Jan. 31-Feb. 2 Feb. 1 Feb. 2-3

2023 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, Thomas and Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nev. For more information, visit nfrexperience.com. Nebraska Farmers Union 2023 State Convention, Divots Convention Center and Norfolk Lodge and Suites, Norfolk, Neb. For more information, visit nebraskafarmersunion.org. Wyoming Water and Waste Advisory Board Meeting, 9 a.m., Zoom or inperson at the Department of Environmental Quality Office, Cheyenne. For more information, contact Gina Thompson at gina.thompson@wyo.gov or 307-777-7343. Nebraska Extension Farmland and Pasture Leasing Workshop, 1-2:30 p.m., Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center, Scottsbluff, Neb. For more information or to register, call 308-632-1230. Nebraska Extension Inaugural Drones in Ag Workshop, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Stumpf International Wheat Center, Grant, Neb. For more information or to register, contact Samantha Daniel at 308-352-4340. Bureau of Land Management National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board Meeting, Zoom. For more information, visit blm.gov. 28th Annual Range Beef Cow Symposium, The Ranch, Loveland, Colo. For more information or to register for the event, visit rangebeefcowsymposium.com or contact Ryan Rhoades at ryan.rhoades@colostate.edu or 970-217-0239. Interaction Working Group Meeting, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Warbonnet Room, The Inn at Lander, Lander. More information will be released at a later date. Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality Meeting, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Wyoming Department of Workforce Service Office, Cheyenne. For more information, contact Eric Hargett at eric.hargett@wyo.gov or 307-777-6701. Nebraska Extension Cow Clinic, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Valentine Livestock Auction, Valentine, Neb. To register, contact Ryan Benjamin at ryan.benjamin@ unl.edu or 402-376-1850. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Safer Choice Standard Webinar, 12-1 p.m., online. For more information, visit epa.gov. Nebraska Extension Cow Clinic, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Atkinson Livestock Market, Atkinson, Neb. To register, contact Steve Niemeyer at smiemeyer1@unl.edu or 308-346-4200. The Wyoming Livestock Roundup Office will be closed in observance of the holiday. The advertising deadline for the Dec. 30 edition is Wednesday, Dec. 20. 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. 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. 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. 2024 Clear Out West Taste of Cowboy Cruise. For more information, visit cruise-vacations.ca or call 855-530-0131. 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.

SALES Dec. 11 Dec. 11 Dec. 12 Dec. 13 Dec. 14 Dec. 15 Dec. 20

Cross Diamond Cattle Company Annual Production Sale, at the ranch, Bertrand, Neb., 308-991-2452, crossdiamondcattle.com The Berry’s Herefords Annual Bull Sale, at the ranch, Cheyenne, 307-6345178 and 307-630-7944 Rock Lake Angus Production Sale, at the ranch, Wheatland, 307-331-1175, 406-600-7514, rocklakeangus.com Shipwheel Cattle Company 15th Annual Bull Sale, at the ranch, Chinook, Mont., 406-357-2492, shipwheelcattle.com Eagle Valley Ranch Dispersal, Dillon Livestock Auction, Dillon, Mont., 406925-9888, 406-660-1889, dillonlivestockauction.com Bobcat Angus 19th Annual Production Sale, Western Livestock Auction, Great Falls, Mont., 406-937-5858, 406-788-3272, 406-788-3244, bobcatangus.com Dikoff Ranch 25th Annual Bull Power Bull & Female Sale, at the ranch, Onaka, S.D., 605-290-0635

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SALES Jan. 9 Jan. 13 Jan. 16 Jan. 20 Jan. 22 Jan. 26 Jan. 27 Jan. 27 Jan. 28 Jan. 29 Feb. 1 Feb. 8

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 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 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

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Yuletide Tree Cutting, Need Not Be Wasteful This is the message a headline in the Dec. 13, 1925 issue of The Wyoming Eagle notes, supported by the following article: With the coming of the Yuletide season comes also the “evergreen” question of the right or wrong of Christmas tree cutting. According to Uncle Sam’s foresters, the cutting of Christmas trees may be a positive benefit to the forest. Far from forbidding the practice, they believe the provision of this central symbol of the child’s Christmas should be encouraged under proper regulation. “Conservation is a wise use,” said District Forester C.M. Granger, in commenting on this question. “Forest management grows successive crops of trees on the same land. If possible, these tree crops should be used and not allowed to grow old, die and rot.” One of the most important requirements of forestry is the practice known as “improved thinning,” according to Granger. Nature starts six or eight trees in the forest for

every one that survives. It is held to be good practice to cut out the inferior seedlings from thickets, to give the hardier trees a chance. For Christmas trees of average size it is well not to thin to a greater distance than eight feet between trees. “Trees cut for improvement thinning are seldom symmetrical unless only the top of the tree is used,” said Granger. “It is the demand for symmetrical trees which causes much of the abuse. Only the best of trees in open stands or the tops of 20- or 30-year-old trees are cut. If we could only popularize the slightly misshapen Christmas tree and create a demand for trees cut under proper forestry methods, it would do much to correct this abuse,” he added. The U.S. Forest Service believes by proper cutting, a tree could be provided for every family in America, without harming the future forest crop.  An editorial in the Dec. 16, 1921 issue of The Wyoming State Journal of Lander,

offered a different view. The story is entitled Cutting Christmas Trees and is as follows: How long does it take to grow a Christmas tree? Ten years, yes, and usually in the mountain regions of the West, it takes 25 years. The state of Wyoming annually requires some 40,000 Christmas trees, South Dakota 25,000, and in the whole U.S., nearly 15 to 20 million young trees are cut each year at the yule tide. Is it any wonder then the promiscuous and destructive cutting of the young forests of the country is a source of alarm to many conservative citizens? This is not without cause, for in the past, these trees have been cut from privatelyowned lands and on public domain without concern for the future of the forest stands. Thousands of young trees are taken out of the forests annually into other parts of the state or neighboring states not fortunate in having forests of their own, for the Christmas festivities. These trees coming almost entirely from privately-owned lands have been cut no doubt in most cases without regard to the future of the forest stands and under the most destructive methods. Each owner of private forest lands should feel obligated to the future of the nation and to himself to cut his trees wisely and conservatively. A father/ son team, accompanied by their dog, harvest a Christmas tree in Fremont County in the 1940s. Photo courtesy of Fremont County Museum. Historical Reproductions by Perue

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LIVE CATTLE FUTURES

MARKETS

SETT PRICE

Month

Compiled from USDA Market News Service information and other sources

Steers Heifers

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

Stock Cows Pairs

322.50-355 245-280

295-320 232.50-287

225-213 202-262.50

214-263 195-248

213-233 202-207

102.50-146

Centennial 12-7

287.50-292.50 257.50

289 225-240

232-265 195-232

220-230 187.50-210

195

Crawford 12-1 2769

312-340 257-300

240-322 246-309

240-304 225-288.50

221-283 208.50-256

213-227

Riverton 12-5 3332

367.50 215-257

281-316 220-250

244.50-283 200-235

216-241 201-214.50

Torrington 12-6 9073

339-365 290-310

273-343 260-290

251-289 230-268

230-261 215-224

230-240

St. Onge 12-1 3275

295 225

210-338 197.50-270

187.50-309 226-241.50

218-263 213-228

169-231 206-214

Big Horn Basin 12-7 3010

300-347.50

182.50-275 212.50-271

233-292 212.50-263

217.75-246.25 192.50-233

208.25

182.50 190

93-101.50 78-94

Billings 12-7 5455

280-375 215-310

275-352 150-306

182.50-295 188-268

206-253 202-228.50

205-227 206-208

189-211 170-199.50

81-119 62-92

80-149

100-108 82-99

$1325-$3100

Location Volume PAYS 12-1

1911

Buffalo 12-6

77.50-111 63-88 149-182 144-160

195.50-206.50

105-116 81-104

$1350-$2525

196-234.50 192-204

95-116 80-121

$1425-$3575

104-162.50 85-95.50

$1375-$2350

WEEKLY SHEEP AUCTIONS Auction

PAYS

Volume

Feeder Lambs

Slaughter Lambs

Slaughter Ewes

Stock Ewes

170.88 171.83 174.43 170.20 170.40

162.35 162.53 165.95 163.65 164.30

Slaughter Bucks

1857

St. Onge

4123

-8.53 -9.30 -8.48 -6.55 -6.10

SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

This Week

Change

219.95 222.58 226.68 230.50 244.20

210.28 211.18 214.43 217.60 230.30

-9.67 -11.40 -12.25 -12.90 -13.90

WHEAT FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

This Week

Change

5.70 5.98 6.13 6.25

6.26 6.42 6.49 6.53

+0.56 +0.44 +0.36 +0.28

DECEMBER MARCH MAY JULY

CORN FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

This Week

Change

4.62 4.83 4.95 5.04

4.68 4.88 4.99 5.08

+0.06 +0.05 +0.04 +0.04

DECEMBER MARCH MAY JULY

OATS FUTURES

No Report

Centennial

Change

FEEDER CATTLE FUTURES

JANUARY MARCH APRIL MAY AUGUST

85-115 79.50-130 102-119 68-126

950

This Week

DECEMBER FEBRUARY APRIL JUNE AUGUST

FOR THE WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 8, 2023 WEEKLY CATTLE AUCTIONS

Week Prev

SETT PRICE 165-265 125-263

Daily Grower Bids Region Price US #2 Yellow Corn Southeast WY 4.4300-4.7800 US #1 HRWW Southeast WY 5.6250-5.9250 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 1, 2023 Compared to last week traditional slaughter lambs steady to 3.00 higher, others mostly steady, instances 10.00 lower on lambs over 90 lbs. Slaughter ewes mostly steady to 10.00 lower. Feeder lambs steady to 7.00 higher in South Dakota and steady to 10.00 lower in Montana. At San Angelo, TX 5,653 head sold. Equity Cooperative Auction sold 335 slaughter lambs in North Dakota. In Direct trading slaughter ewes and feeder lambs not tested. 3,064 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 100-120 lbs 194.00-201.00; 153 lbs 181.00. Ft. Collins: wooled and shorn 100-1350 lbs 172.50-212.50. South Dakota: wooled and shorn 100-150 lbs 180.00-205.00; 150-155 lbs 184.00-188.00. Billings: wooled and shorn 113 lbs 182.00. Equity Coop: wooled 145 lbs 181.75. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2 San Angelo: hair 40-60 lbs 295.00-335.00, few 340.00; 60-7 lbs 265.00-315.00, few 320.00; 70-80 lbs 238.00-275.00, few 296.00-310.00; 80-90 lbs 222.00-260.00, few 265.00; 90-100 lbs 210.00-235.00, few 244.00. wooled and shorn 60-70 lbs 267.00-270.00; 70-80 lbs 228.00-242; 90-100 lbs 210.00215.00. Ft. Collins: wooled and shorn 50 lbs 205.00; 60-70 lbs 217.50235.00; 80-90 lbs 212.00-220.00; 90-100 lbs 213.00-220.00. hair 40-50 lbs 230.00-252.50; 50-60 lbs 237.50-247.50; 69 lbs 210.00; 70-80 lbs 205.00-237.50; 80-90 lbs 200.00-240.00. South Dakota: wooled and shorn 74 lbs 235.00; 80-90 lbs 200.00225.00. hair 40-50 lbs 205.00-215.00; 50-60 lbs 220.00-250.00; 70-80 lbs 214.00-225.00; 80-90 lbs 197.50-215.00; 90-100 lbs 210.00. Billings: hair 60-70 lbs 192.50-200.00; 70-80 lbs 187.50-193.00; 80-90 lbs 166.00-190.00; 90-100 lbs 162.50-167.50. Slaughter Ewes San Angelo: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 90.00-108.00, hair 70.00-101.00; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) 92.00-102.00, hair 96.00-116.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) hair 70.00-97.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 (very thin) hair 68.00; Cull 1 30.00-56.00. Ft. Collins: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 76.00-97.50; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 64.00-96.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) no test; Cull 1 no test. South Dakota: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 45.00-75.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 64.00-75.00, hair 60.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 45.0050.00; Cull 1 11.00. Billings: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 64.00-68.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 63.00-72.00, hair 73.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 61.00-69.00, hair 51.00-100.00; Cull 1 40.00. Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2 San Angelo: 67 lbs 248.00. hair 34 lbs 365.00; 40-50 lbs 300.00340.00. Ft. Collins: no test. South Dakota: 44 lbs 245.00; 50-60 lbs 243.00-259.00, few 275.00-320.00; 60-70 lbs 245.00; 70-80 lbs 234.00-245.00, few 260.00; 80-90 lbs 226.00-233.00; 90-100 lbs 195.00-

52.50-135

60-190

68-73

46-69

221.00; 100-110 lbs 191.00-193.00; 110-120 lbs 178.00-190.00; 125 lbs 177.00. hair 55 lbs 270.00; 60-70 lbs 265.00. Billings: 48 lbs 245.00; 50-60 lbs 220.00-239.00; 60-70 lbs 211.00-227.50; 70-80 lbs 203.00-215.50; 80-90 lbs 195.00212.50; 90-100 lbs 180.00-198.00; 100-110 lbs 189.00-200.50; 110-120 lbs 184.00-190.00; 122 lbs 180.00. hair 44 lbs 185.00; 55 lbs 185.00; 62 lbs 187.50. Equity Coop: no test. Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2 San Angelo: hair lambs 72 lbs 288.00/cwt; yearling hair 100130 lbs 158.00-186.00/cwt; young hair 105-150 lbs 114.00 142.00/cwt. Ft. Collins: no test. South Dakota: young 142.50-190.00/head. Billings: yearling blackface 167 lbs 122.00/cwt. Sheep and lambs slaughter under federal inspection for the week to date totaled 42,000 compared with 26,000 last week and 35,000 last year. Source: USDA AMS Market News, San Angelo, Texas National Wool Review As of December 1, 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 5.56 0.11 4.17-4.73 18 80s 4.94 0.04 3.70-4.20 19 70-80s 4.52 (0.01) 3.39-3.84 20 64-70s 4.22 0.01 3.17-3.59 21 64s 4.16 (0.01) 3.12-3.54 22 62s 4.10 -------3.08-3.49 23 60-62s -----------------------24 60s -----------------------25 58s 2.33 (0.04) 1.75-7.98 26 56-58s 1.69 (0.08) 1.27-1.44 28 54s 1.20 0.01 0.90-1.02 30 50s 1.12 0.00 0.84-0.95 32 46-48s 1.06 0.01 0.79-0.90 Merino Clippings 2.22 0.00 1.66-1.88 Source: USDA- CO Dept of Ag Market News Service, Greeley, CO Wyoming Hay Summary As of December 7, 2023 Compared to last week hay sales sold steady. Demand was light to moderate. Quite a lot of hay will be carried over into the new year. Most might be grinding quality but is old Man winter springs up cattlemen will be happy to have something to buy and feed. Eastern Wyoming Alfalfa - Good/Premium Large Square 3x4 185 Alfalfa Pellets 15% Suncured 360 Triticale Large Square 3x4 130 Western Wyoming Alfalfa - Premium Small Square 300 Small Square 3 Tie 300 Alfalfa - Good Large Square 3x4 180-185 Alfalfa Cubes 400 Alfalfa/Orchard Mix - Premium Large Square 3x4 225 Small Square 285-300 Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News Torrington Nebraska Hay Summary As of December 7, 2023 Compared to last week bales of alfalfa, grass hay and cornstalks sold steady. Dehy alfalfa pellets steady. Ground and delivered

Month

Week Prev

This Week

3.74 3.70 3.73 3.80

3.72 3.61 3.65 3.66

DECEMBER MARCH MAY JULY

Change -0.02 -0.09 -0.08 -0.14

SOYBEAN FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

This Week

13.43 13.62 13.75 13.81

13.12 13.30 13.44 13.50

JANUARY MARCH MAY JULY

Change -0.31 -0.32 -0.31 -0.31

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

This Week

Prior Week

Last Year

289.86 530.41 236.32 230.97 374.83

291.11 516.54 240.10 239.65 373.35

251.42 486.67 198.01 198.30 322.74

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

This Week

Prior Week

Last Year

174.45 174.30 274.59 274.83

176.77 176.99 278.73 278.66

156.42 156.07 284.55 247.77

hay steady except in the west it sold steady to 5.00 lower. Demand was light to moderate. Unseasonal warm weather across the region has been in the livestock owners favor so far this fall. Livestock has been able to graze winter pasture or cornstalks with little to no extra supplementation. Forecast looks very favorable for the rest of December with most daytime highs warmer than normal. Everyone says winter is a good time for a drought. Let’s hope it the dryness doesn’t carry over through next year! Central Nebraska Alfalfa - Good Large Round 155-170 Alfalfa - Fair Large Round 140-145 Cane Large Round 130 Large Round (Old Crop) 125 Corn Stalk Large Round 80 Prairie/Meadow Grass - Premium Small Square 8/bale Large Round 150-160 Prairie/Meadow Grass - Good Prairie/Meadow Grass - Utility/Fair Large Round 90-105 Platte Valley Nebraska Alfalfa - Good Large Round 160 Alfalfa Ground (Delivered) 215 Pellets 17% Dehyd 375-385 Corn Stalk Ground (Delivered) 115 Western Nebraska Alfalfa - Premium Large Square 3x4 210 Small Square 12/bale Alfalfa - Good/Premium Large Round 200 Large Square 3x4 200 Alfalfa - Utility/Fair Large Square 3x4 130 Alfalfa Ground (Delivered) 150-180 Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Kearny, NE

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Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 35 No. 33 • December December 2, 9, 2023 2023

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Services

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

NOTICE: Publication in this newspaper does not guarantee the legitimacy of any offer or solicitation. Take reasonable steps to evaluate an offer before you send money or provide personal/financial information to an advertiser. If you have questions or believe you have been the victim of fraud, contact the Wyoming Attorney General’s Office, Consumer Protection Unit, 109 Capitol Building, Cheyenne, WY 82002, 307-777-6397 .................... TFN

HELP WANTED ON LARAMIE, WY CATTLE OPERATION: Not necessarily a cowboy job but all those interested should apply. Primary winter responsibilities are loading and delivering feed with TMR wagon, processing cattle and fencing. Depending on the person, summer work would be taking care of pasture cattle or working on the hay crew. We are willing to train but previous experience is a plus. Competitive pay, housing, work truck, beef provided. Call 307-745-3083 and leave message, fax resume to 307-745-3080 ....................... 12/9

Cattle

Angus

25 RUNNING AGE COWS: Blacks and reds, start calving April 10, $1,900. ALSO, 18 bred heifers, home raised, calving March 4 for 30 days. Top-end genetics and dispositions, $2,600. Call 970620-1901 ....................... 12/16

Place Your Ad Here For Just $25/Week or 4 weeks For $64 Financial Services ALL TYPES OF EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLE FINANCING. Great service!! Great rates!! Call Chuck Brown at C.H. Brown Co., WY LLC, 307-3223232 (office), 307-331-0010 (cell) or e-mail chuckbrown@ wyoming.com................... 12/9

Services

Financial Services 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

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WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: LSC AND RSH. Asking $4,000 OBO with one set of irons. Call Tena Cook, 308615-0004 ......................... 12/30 WE ARE OFFERING FOR SALE THE ANCHOR BRAND: RRC, BS, RTH. One of Wyoming’s great one iron brands. The anchor has been a registered brand since the very early years in Wyoming, appearing in the 1909-1912 brand book. We know this brand has significant historic and monetary value and we have priced it accordingly at $15,000. If interested, you can call or message me at 307-3304343 ............................... 12/23 OLD WYOMING REGISTERED BRAND: Mill iron, inverted heart. LHC, LHH. Renewed until January 2029. Two sets of irons and additional small irons available. Asking $5,000. Call 307899-9232 ............................. 12/16

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HISTORIC WYOMING BRAND: Registered in 1912 by Goelette Gallatin, two-iron brand, two sets of irons available. LRC, BS, LSH. The lazy PN brand is paid until January 2033. Seller will pay transfer fee. Asking $3,500. Call 307-272-4215 ........... 12/16

FOR SALE: 500 head black and BWF 3- to 5-year-olds with a few 6-year-olds. Bred to black bulls. To start calving March 21. Located at Gillette, WY. Call 406-853-1835 .................... 12/9

READ IT IN THE ROUNDUP Angus 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 406-853-1835 ......................................... 12/16 FOR SALE: 195 HEAD COMING 3-YEAR-OLD BRED COWS, March calvers, fancy, front pasture cows that already have 1 calf under their belt. Bred to PAP tested registered Black Angus calving-ease bulls. Medium frame, deep bodied, 1,100+ 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 video and photos available. Call or text FMI, 307-760-3837 ............ 12/9 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, 307-760-8429, Laramie, WY ................. 12/23 FOR SALE: 130 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 307-760-3837 .................... 12/9 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 highselling calving-ease bull) as well as GAR Ashland and SAV Raindance. Two groups pasture bred to “sleep all night” low birthweight, calving-ease Black Angus bulls sired by Sitz Logo 6197. AI bred: Group #1 due March 15. Group #2 due April 9. Bull breds: 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, 605-690-5733 ........ TFN

Call Jim Sitz (406-925-9888) or Barry McCoy (406-660-1889) DillonLivestockAuction.com 200 BLACK ANGUS BRED HEIFERS: South Dakota origin, OCVD, exposed to proven LBW Black Angus bulls for 45 days. Start calving Feb. 1, 2024. References available. Call 785394-1955 (cell), 785-394-2374 (home) or 785-731-5067 ... 12/16

Meat Processing

Red Angus 97 RED ANGUS HEIFERS: Bred red to low birthweight calving-ease bulls by Schuler, McCann and K2 Red Angus. Performance tested herd known for their gentle disposition. Home-raised, one iron family brands. Ultrasounded Aug. 1 and opens retested Sept. 1. 53 to calve Feb./March, 36 April/ May, 8 June/July. Located in Douglas, WY. Call for more information, 307-358-6007 or 307-351-6007 .................. 12/23

Hereford SELLING DEC. 14 VALENTINE LIVESTOCK Special Bred Heifer and Cow Sale, FIFTY SUPER BRED BWF HEIFERS, 1,100+ lbs. AI’d to Compound, proven heifer bull. FIFTY TOP END HEREFORD HEIFERS AI’d for 1 day to Compound. For more information, call Turner Ranch LLC/Lawrence Turner, 402-376-5248 .................... 12/9 THICK AND GENTLE POLLED HEREFORD BULLS OFFERED BY LONG TIME BREEDER. DNA testing and EPDs available. Johnson Polled Herefords since 1948. Call 208-451-5519........... 12/16

Limousin

2-Year-Old Registered Limousin Bulls

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

Pat Kelley 303/840-1848

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605-456-2230

Pasture FALL GRAZING AVAILABLE FOR 300+ HEAD OF CATTLE: Three or more months, Cody NE. For more information, call 605-488-0301 .................... 12/9

Pasture Wanted SUMMER PASTURE NEEDED for small or big numbers, yearlings or cows. Call 406-8531835................................. 12/16 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 GOT PASTURE?? Pasture needed December through February for 60 up to 200 cows southeast Wyoming. Call Arnold Tollefson, 307-8372111 ................................. 12/16 PASTURE WANTED for 2,000 yearlings and 500 pairs. Can split into smaller bunches. Call 701-523-1235 .................... 1/13

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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.

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Hay & Feed

Equipment

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 1,500 and 1,650 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 307272-3712 ........................ 12/9

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 pickup 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 ......................... 12/16

Horses

Hay & Feed

YOUNG RUNNING BRED HORSES FOR SALE: One weanling, 2 yearlings, two 2-year-olds. 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

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, 701-690-8116, send a text if no answer or keep trying ...................12/30

Saddles & Tack

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

2023 ALFALFA AND ALFALFA/GRASS MIX HAY, 3x3 bales barn stored. ALSO, SOME FEEDER HAY and BARLEY STRAW available. Call 307-350-0350, Farson, WY ................................. 12/9

SHELL CORN FOR SALE: Very good feed value. For more information, call 307754-5864 ......................... 12/9

1,000 TONS LARGE ROUND GRASS BALES: No rain, bales weigh approximately 1,300 lbs. each, $125/ton. Call Pete Bertolino at Roberts, MT, 406-425-1351 ......... 12/30

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....................... 12/9

Sheep MONTADALE YEARLING RAMS AND RAM LAMBS FOR SALE: B. ovis, scrapie tested. ALSO, 35 purebred ewe lambs, make nice replacement ewes or starter flock. Call Fritz Bruckner Montadales, 605380-0291 or 605-225-3156, Bath, S.D........................... 12/9 RAMBOUILLET, TARGHEE AND COLUMBIA YEARLING RAMS FOR SALE. Call Russell Bell at 307-680-4950 or 307358-2188 ........................... 12/9 TWO REGISTERED DORSET BUCK RAM LAMBS and 1 aged, registered Dorset ram for sale. Call for pricing, 307-2171975................................... 12/9

Swine WEANER PIGS FOR SALE, located in Powell, WY. For more iformation, call 307-2711014 ................................12/23

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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

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

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 ROUND BALES FOR SALE: No rain, excellent quality!! ALFALFA/GRASS MIX, $140/ ton. ORCHARD/ALFALFA MIX, $140/ton. TRITICALE, $120/ton. Sundance, WY. Call 307-689-8112 ................. 12/9

325 TONS MILLET: Round bales, net wrapped, tested safe, good quality. Hillsdale, WY area, $135/ton. Call 307-421-3658 or 307-421-5587 .................... 12/9

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

FIRST CROP ALFALFA WITH A LITTLE GRASS: No rain, tarped. Nice green hay, 3x3 and 3x4 bales. Approximately 300 tons. Carpenter, WY, $190/ton. Call 307-630-3937 ........... 12/23

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 308-430-3457 if interested ................................... 12/30

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 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 702501-4243 (cell) .............. 12/23 600 PLUS TONS OF 2023 GRASS HAY: Rounds and 3x4, $175/ton, Encampment, WY. Call 307-321-1444 ........... 12/16 HAY FOR SALE: Alfalfa/ grass (80/20), large round net-wrapped bales, $185/ton, 150 tons first cutting, protein 15%, 190 tons second cutting, protein 18%. ALFALFA/ GRASS (50/50), large round net-wrapped bales, $180/ ton, 17 tons second cutting, protein 12%. ALFALFA HAY, large round net-wrapped bales, $180/ton, 149 tons first cutting, protein 11%, 64 tons second cutting, protein 12%. All hay lab tested. Tests available. Have ability to arrange transport trucks, market price. Call 307-2170386, e-mail earlkmadsen@ gmail.com. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds .................... 12/16 APPROXIMATELY 150 TONS OF SANFOIN/ORCHARD GRASS MIX HAY FOR SALE: Both first and second cutting available, 4x4 squares, $180/ ton. Located west of Powell, WY, can load. Call 307-2020532, leave message ........ 12/9

FOR SALE: Meyer 18’ chuckwagon with bunk feeding extensions and 14 ton gear, very nice. H&S 7+4 16’ chuckwagon with tandem 14 ton running gear. John Deere 714A and 716A chuckwagons with John Deere running gear and bunk feeding extensions, been shedded, nice condition. Lorenz 16’x33’ 18 ton stack mover. John Deere 2155 diesel tractor, wide front, 3 pt., runs great. 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 ............. 12/9

Livestock Equipment

Pipe

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

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Fire Extinguisher 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 307-8509663 .............................. 12/16

ATV 2010 KAWASAKI TEREX 750 SIDE-BY-SIDE: One owner, tilt bed, soft top with back window. Will sell with or without new tires and wheels. Stored inside. Excellent condition. Like new, $6,500 or offer. Call 406-5983403................................. 12/16

Equipment

Balemaster

BALE UNROLLER Three Point Model

$1,7

Delivered

JURGENS FARM SERVICE PO Box 98 • Taylor, ND 58656 701-974-3628

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TWO GRAVITY CAKE/RANGE FEEDERS FOR SALE: One white Bolinger gravity cake feeder, holds 1,000 pounds of cake, $1,200 and 1 green Hastings gravity cake feeder, holds 500 pounds of cake, $500. For more information, call Chris, 307-258-6150. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds .................. 12/16

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

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Fencing

PLACE YOUR FENCING AD HERE FOR JUST $25/WEEK AN ABUNDANCE OF RAILROAD TIES from $10$15, ALSO, 16’ Bridge Timbers, $40. Eldon Riverbend Nursery, Cheyenne, WY. Call Eldon Stellpflug, 307-638-0147 or 307-630-1936. If no answer, leave a message .............. 12/9 LODGEPOLE PRODUCTS, 307-742-6992, SERVING AGRI-BUSINESSES SINCE 1975!! Treated posts, corral poles, buck-and-rail, western rail, fence stays, rough-sawn lumber, bedding. SEE US at www.lodgepoleproducts.com and click our “Picking A Fence Post” tab to see why folks choose our posts!!............ TFN

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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 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, 970-3244580................................... 2/10

Property for Sale WILKES RANCH is a great opportunity to own a thriving crop and cattle ranch in Goshen County, WY. Includes a nice home, livestock barn and center pivot. This property is wellequipped to support optimal crop and hay production, as well as efficient cattle rotation. Located near Hawk Springs, WY. $800,000. Pictures and video at www.buyaranch. com. Call Casey Essert, Land Broker, 307-532-1750 ....... 12/9 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 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, 406-322-4425 or e-mail sidwell@sidwellland.com ........................... 12/9 FOR SALE: With clear views of the Beartooth Mountains, this pristine 89-acre property with 2,175 ft. of river frontage is located directly across from the Game and Fish hatchery on the Clarks Fork River. With plenty of building sites and abundant pasture, there is plenty of room for livestock, crops or your new home. It is rich with numerous wildlife species and blue-ribbon fishing, with approximately 50 acres of irrigated ground. All acreage is approximate and subject to survey before closing. Irrigation fees are to be determined as well. CALL MIKE CREEL AT COLDWELL BANKER ANTLERS REALTY, INC. 307-587-5533. To view photos, go to www. codyproperty.com, MLS# 10022475, $899,000........ 12/16

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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

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(307) 234-2700 or (800) 967-1647 Hunting & Fishing DEC. 14-17: PETSKA FUR WILL BE BUYING ALL RAW/DRY FUR DEER/ELK HIDES AND ANTLER IN THE FOLLOWING WYOMING TOWNS AND LOCATIONS: DEC. 14: Douglas 6:45-7 a.m., Douglas Feed (drive thru, call/text Greg); Bill 7:30-7:40 a.m., Bill’s Store (drive thru, call/text Greg); Wright 8:30-9 a.m., Exxon Big D on S. 387; Newcastle 10:20-10:50 a.m., Voelker’s Body Shop; Sundance 11:40 a.m.-12 p.m., Rapid Stop; Upton, The Coffee Cup (Moorcroft); Moorcroft 12:40-1 p.m., The Coffee Cup; Gillette 1:30-1:50 p.m., T&T Guns and Ammo; Gillette 2:15-2:45 p.m., Rocky Mountain Sports. DEC. 15: Sheridan 7:10-7:50 a.m., Sportsman’s Warehouse; Buffalo 9-9:20 a.m., Good 2 Go; Ten Sleep 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Pony Express; Hyattville 12:10-12:30 p.m., Paint Rock Processing; Manderson 12:501 p.m., Hiway Bar (drive thru, call/text Greg); Basin 1:15-1:30 p.m., Overland Express Mart (drive thru); Greybull 1:45-2 p.m., Overland Express Mart (drive thru); Lovell 2:40-3 p.m., Good 2 Go; Powell 3:303:50 p.m., Murdoch’s; Cody 4:30-5 p.m., Nature’s Design Taxidermy. DEC. 16: Meeteetse 6:50-7 a.m., Elk Horn Bar (drive thru, call/text Greg); Worland 8:10-8:40 a.m., Coop One Stop; Thermopolis 9:20 a.m.9:50 a.m., Renegade Guns; Shoshoni 10:20-10:40 a.m., Fast Lane (NW corner, drive thru); Riverton 11-11:45 a.m., Vic’s Body Shop (behind the Dollar Tree); Hudson 12-12:15 p.m., Wyoming Custom Meats (drive thru, call/text Greg); Lander 12:30-1 p.m., Zander’s One Stop; Jeffrey City 2:15-2:30 p.m., Split Rock Café (drive thru, call/text Greg); Muddy Gap 3 p.m. (drive thru, call/text Greg); Casper 4:10-4:50 p.m., Wagner Outdoor Sports. DEC. 17: Glenrock 6:50-7 a.m., east exit on I-25; Douglas 7:30-7:50 a.m., Douglas Feed; Orin Junction 8:40-8:50 a.m., truck stop (drive thru); Lost Springs 9:20-9:40 a.m., Main St. (drive thru, call/ text Greg); Lusk 10:15-10:35 a.m., Decker’s Grocery; Mullen, NE 4:10-4:30 p.m., Chuckwagon (drive thru, call/text Greg). For more information, call Greg, 308-750-0700 or visit www. petskafur.net ................... 12/9

Today, his family continues to fulfill his wishes by providing generosity and great stewardship to Wyoming. The Northwest AccessYes Award recipient is Dennis Horton of Horton Farm. Horton moved to Fremont County in 1979 and was honored for keeping hunting heritage alive and valuing conservation. The Horton Farm provides great habitat for many animals and walk-in opportunities for hunters to harvest deer in an area where many cannot access. Receiving the AccessYes Award for the northeast area was the Shane family of Niobrara County. For over 70 years, Jimmy and Carmen Shane have been farming and ranching on the Eastern Plains of Wyoming and integrated a rotational grazing system which has become very valuable during years of drought. The Shane Ranch provides great hunting opportunities for antelope in the area, and the family has encouraged other local ranches to join the AccessYes Program and increase hunting access. The AccessYes Award recipient from the southeast corner of the state was Harris Ranch, who was unable to attend. Law enforcement honorees Additionally, two law enforcement agents were recognized by WLSB for their exceptional work in the industry during the awards luncheon. WLSB Director Steve True stressed the importance of having memorandum of understandings between the livestock board and sheriffʼs offices in seven Wyoming counties who are dedicated to assisting producers. True said it is important to note WLSB works closely with all counties, and their coordination is invaluable. “Livestock law enforcement officers partner with other departments on cases and can work across county lines as they collaborate with other state investigators,” True said. The first honoree, Crook County Under Sheriff Alex Jessen, was nominated by WLSB Senior Investigator Chris Strang and selected for his efforts to protect producers and work with his local community. “Jessen is being honored for his investigation skills, ability to interact with individuals compassionately and uphold the mission and values of the Crook County Sheriff’s Office,” True stated. “He has made considerable contributions to Crook County’s goal of protecting the Wyoming livestock industry and has collaborated with Strang on multiple investigations ranging from neighbor disputes to missing livestock.” WLSB Investigator Joel Senior nominated the second honoree, Laramie County Deputy Sheriff Andrew (Drew) Harrison. “Harrison has been engaged with the sheriff’s

office from the beginning, and he requested further livestock law and investigation training,” True said. “Harrison has demonstrated dedication not only to the state of Wyoming but his country as he served a year deployment, but was willing to jump right

back in on his return.” True continued, “He takes the initiative to gain valuable knowledge, he upholds the WLSB mission and he is a valuable asset to the board.” Melissa Anderson is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

Uinta County landowner honored – The Hanks family received the 2023 AccessYes Recognition Award for enhancing their lands. Pictured from left to right are Jim Rogers, Ralph Brokaw, Chris Camis, Katie Camis, Brian Nesvik, Hayden Camis, Alayna Camis, Michelle “Mike” Hanks, Chris Wichmann and Kelly Todd. WYLR photo

Fremont County landowner honored – Dennis Horton from the Horton Farm received the 2023 Access Recognition Award for supporting hunting heritage. Pictured from left to right are Jim Rogers, Ralph Brokaw, Brian Nesvik, Jon Desonier, Dennis Horton and Chris Wichmann. WYLR photo

Niobrara County landowner honored – The Shane family received the 2023 Access Recognition Award for their contribution to conservation and community support. Pictured from left to right are Brian Olson, Jim Rogers, Ralph Brokaw, Carmen Shane, Jimmy Shane, JoAnn Wade, Patrick Wade, Chris Wichmann, Brenda Michelena, Greg Michelena and Brian Nesvik. WYLR photo

2023 law enforcement honoree – Andrew (Drew) Harrison was recognized by the Wyoming Stock Growers Association and the Wyoming Livestock Board for his exceptional work in his community. Pictured from left to right are Jim Magagna, Harrison and Shaun Sims. WYLR photo

Crook County under sheriff honored – The Wyoming Stock Growers Association (WSGA) and Wyoming Livestock Board honored Alex Jessen at the annual awards luncheon, held in conjunction with WSGA’s Winter Roundup. Pictured from left to right are Jim Magagna, Jessen and Shaun Sims.WYLR photo

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WSGA continued from page 1 yourselves, to know what is happening around Wyoming so you can reach out to local representatives and encourage support.” Steinmetz provided updates regarding state land bills, wildlife damage compensation and the current issues of livestock carcass disposal and aging irrigation infrastructure. “With recent structural failures, critical aging irrigation infrastructure has become a pressing issue in the state,” Steinmetz stated. “Currently, a research project has been conducted, and preliminary reports state 29 percent of infrastructure is in good condition, 44 percent is in fair condition, 14 percent fall into the poor category, while four percent fall into the failed category and nine percent are unknown at this time.” According to the Wyoming Water Development Commission, the critical aging irrigation infrastructure project is projected to conclude later this month. Ten public meetings have been held across the state of Wyoming to inform the public and gather additional input. Landowners, ranchers and farmers were invited to attend those meetings to help identify aging infrastructure in their systems and discuss areas of concern with daily operations. Heiner discussed current state topics including brucellosis damage reimbursement, wild horse numbers and the Good Neighbor Authority program. The Good Neighbor Authority program was authorized in the 2018 Farm Bill and enables state, county and Tribal agencies to work collaboratively with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) across

land ownership types to perform restoration work on forest, grasslands and watersheds. Wyoming agencies with agreements include the Wyoming State Forestry Division, Wyoming Game and Fish Department and Wyoming Department of Agriculture. “Through the program, timber sales have processed faster, and wildfire restoration has been able to take place quicker and more effectively,” Heiner explained. “The Good Neighbor Authority program is funded through federal funds, while the state only contributes 10 percent,” he stated. “We have tried to collaborate with the BLM but they have declined the joint efforts. We will continue to push for joint effort collaboration.” Be aware, get involved Heiner continued his legislative update, addressing one of the biggest concerns Wyoming is currently facing. “Another topic of real concern for Wyoming residents and other Western states is the Rock Springs Resource Management Plan (RMP), which dictates how 3.6 million acres of land would be managed and accessed for decades to come,” Heiner stated. “And, the plan proposes creating more than 1.6 million acres as areas of critical environmental concern.” Four alternative plans have been created, but BLM prefers Alternative B, the most restrictive plan, whereas Alternative C would allow the most flexibility of management and is the least restrictive. “The document is over 1,300 pages long, and one example in the document states there will be a 73 percent reduction in oil and gas production, resulting in thousands of lost jobs,” Heiner added. “We need to be aware. If this happens in Wyoming, it

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can happen anywhere in the West,” he continued. “We will not be able to reverse this policy if it is passed. There will be no waivers or exceptions.” Heiner explained the Rock Springs RMP would limit permitted public uses of the land, restricting off-highway roads

and potentially closing others, while only allowing individuals to be on the land for no more than one hour. “Signs are already going up in the area,” he added. “Just look at the proposed maps, they restrict and impact ranchers and farmers in the

area, and the livelihood of hundreds of ranchers in the state could be lost.” “The comment period has been extended to Jan 17, 2024, and the BLM needs to hear from residents of this state,” Heiner concluded. “If comments can be made from

other parts of the world pertaining to Wyoming, it’s time we get involved and voice our concerns about the RMP.” Melissa Anderson is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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Had a houseful of buyers for our bred cow special, with dispersals and top quality cattle selling on a very active market. Thank you and we appreciate your business! BRED COWS HALL FAMILY TRUST, BUFFALO WY 20 RED-BCOW 3&4 MARCH-APRIL 1288 3100.00 HD 7 RED-BCOW 3&4 MARCH-APRIL 1247 2850.00 HD 10 RED-BCOW 3&4 MARCH-APRIL 1272 2725.00 HD 24 RED-BHFR MARCH-APRIL 1172 2800.00 HD 9 RED-BCOW 5,6L MARCH-APRIL 1506 2700.00 HD 1 RED-BCOW 5,6 MARCH-APRIL 1675 2700.00 HD 9 RED-BCOW 5,6 MARCH-APRIL 1524 2650.00 HD 10 RED-BCOW 5,6 MARCH-APRIL 1506 2725.00 HD 9 RED-BCOW 5,6 MARCH-APRIL 1481 2550.00 HD 32 RED-BCOW SM MARCH-APRIL 1522 2175.00 HD 9 RED-BCOW SS MARCH-APRIL 1596 1625.00 HD 6 RED-BCOW SS MARCH-APRIL 1576 1625.00 HD 14 RED-BCOW SS MARCH-APRIL 1554 1625.00 HD CAMPSTOOL DRISKILL RANCH, HULETT WY 20 BLK-BCOW 3&4 MARCH-APRIL 1170 2900.00 HD 40 BLK-BCOW 3&4 MARCH-APRIL 1194 2700.00 HD 10 BLK-BCOW 3&4 MARCH-APRIL 1248 2700.00 HD 30 BLK-BCOW 3&4 MARCH-APRIL 1229 2475.00 HD 10 BLK-BCOW 3&4 MARCH-APRIL 1169 2475.00 HD 5 BLK-BCOW 3&4 MARCH-APRIL 1187 2425.00 HD 13 BLK-BCOW 3&4 MARCH-APRIL 1280 2100.00 HD 15 BLK-BCOW 5,6 MARCH-APRIL 1363 2100.00 HD

12 BLK-BCOW BM MARCH-APRIL 1399 1460.00 HD JOHN A HEPP, BUFFALO WY 23 BLK-BCOW 5,6 MARCH-APRIL 1396 2135.00 HD 9 BLK-BCOW SM MARCH-APRIL 1439 1825.00 HD 30 BK/RD-BCOW BM MARCH-APRIL 1414 1450.00 HD HARDESTY LAND AND LIVESTOCK, WYARNO WY 37 BLK-BCOW 3&4 MARCH-APRIL 1286 2325.00 HD T&S LIVESTOCK LLC, GILLETTE WY 16 BLK-BCOW 3&4 MARCH-APRIL 1302 2225.00 HD 44 BLK-BCOW 3&4 MARCH-APRIL 1287 2075.00 HD BOOTJACK RANCH LLC, BUFFALO WY 25 BK-BHFR - MARCH 966 2100.00 HD 25 BLK-BHFR MARCH-APRIL 966 2150.00 HD 12 BLK-BCOW 3&4 MARCH-APRIL 1460 2335.00 HD 16 HERE-BCOW 5,6 MARCH-APRIL 1392 1875.00 HD 17 BK/RD-BCOW BM MARCH-APRIL 1362 1460.00 HD KYLE AND SHANNA KALOFF, OSHOTO WY 10 BLK-BCOW 3&4 JUNE 1079 1675.00 HD PASS CREEK RANCH LAND & CO, BUFFALO WY 5 BLK-BCOW 5,6 MARCH-APRIL 1138 2075.00 HD 10 BLK-BCOW 5,6 MARCH-APRIL 1133 1950.00 HD 16 BLK-BCOW SM MARCH-APRIL 1202 1785.00 HD 39 BLK-BCOW SS MARCH-APRIL 1232 1325.00 HD BRYAN ALEXANDER, LARAMIE WY 10 BLK-BCOW 3&4 MARCH-APRIL 1122 2025.00 HD 9 BLK-BCOW 5,6 MARCH-APRIL 1292 2050.00 HD 12 BLK-BCOW SM MARCH-APRIL 1375 1725.00 HD

10 BLK-BCOW BM MARCH-APRIL 1497 1475.00 HD 14 BLK-BCOW BM MARCH-APRIL 1408 1450.00 HD CRAIG OR JOLENE DEVERAUX NEWCASTLE, WY 23 BLK-BCOW SM MARCH-APRIL 1404 1510.00 HD SCOTT JOSLYN, GILLETTE WY 19 BLK-BCOW BM MARCH-APRIL 1323 1560.00 HD COWS/COWETTES/HEIFERETTES KYLE AND SHANNA KALHOFF, OSHOTO WY 18 BLK-HFRTTE 903 148.00 WT 1,335.70 3 BLK-HFRTTE 1060 107.00 WT 1,134.20 2 RD BROC-HFRTTE 1005 111.00 WT 1,115.55 JERRY D & JANINE K TAGGERT, EVANSVILLE WY 1 BWF-COW 1540 82.00 WT 1,262.80 SUNLIGHT RANCH CO, HARDIN MT 34 BLK-COW 1189 83.50 WT 993.15 8 BLK-COW 1279 87.00 WT 1,112.51 T&S LIVESTOCK LLC, GILLETTE WY 5 BLK-COWETTE 1270 107.00 WT 1,358.90 1 BLK-COWETTE 925 116.00 WT 1,073.00 P. SEAN CARROLL, RANCHESTER WY 1 BLK-COW 1575 93.00 WT 1,464.75 TIM SHICK LODGE, GRASS MT 1 RED-COW 1355 90.00 WT 1,219.50 JOHN A HEPP, BUFFALO WY 1 BLK-COW 1485 88.00 WT 1,306.80 CRAIG OR JOLENE DEVERAUX, NEWCASTLE WY 1 BLK-COW 1610 87.50 WT 1,408.75 4 BLK-COW 1439 85.00 WT 1,222.93 1 BLK-COW 1595 86.50 WT 1,379.67 TOM J OR DEBRA S GORZALKA, CLEARMONT WY 1 BWF-COW 1535 86.50 WT 1,327.77 LITTLE GOOSE RANCH LLC, BIG HORN WY 1 BLK-COW 1595 84.50 WT 1,347.77 2 BLK-COW 1463 86.00 WT 1,257.75 CHARITY BURCH, OSHOTO WY 1 BLK-COW 1340 86.00 WT 1,152.40 1 BLK-COW 1475 86.00 WT 1,268.50

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COWS/COWETTES/HEIFERETTES LEO M OR TANA ANKNEY, SHERIDAN WY 6 BLK-COW 1370 99.00 WT 1,356.30 1 BLK-COW 1295 91.50 WT 1,184.92 11 BLK-COW 1445 91.00 WT 1,315.36 1 BLK-COW 1920 90.00 WT 1,728.00 1 BBROC-COW 1365 88.50 WT 1,208.02 1 BLK-COW 1645 85.50 WT 1,406.47 1 BLK-COW 1235 85.50 WT 1,055.92 1 BLK-COW 1500 84.50 WT 1,267.50 6 BK/RD-COW 1497 84.00 WT 1,257.20 1 BLK-COW 1385 83.00 WT 1,149.55 1 BLK-COW 1900 84.00 WT 1,596.00 SCOTT E SEWELL, NEWCASTLE WY 1 BLK-COW 1555 87.00 WT 1,352.85 1 BLK-COW 1345 92.50 WT 1,244.12 10 BLK-COW 1338 87.50 WT 1,170.31 3 BLK-COW 1325 84.00 WT 1,113.00 2 BLK/BWF X-COWETTE 1010 108.00 WT 1,090.80 1 BLK-COW 1475 83.50 WT 1,231.62 GLENN & DANA GORDON, NEWCASTLE WY 1 RED-COW 1920 91.50 WT 1,756.80 1 BLK-COW 1555 84.00 WT 1,306.20 1 BBROC-COW 1435 82.50 WT 1,183.87

1 RD BROC -HFRTTE 985 120.00 WT 1,182.00 TRIPLE T ENTERPIRSES INC, NEWCASTLE WY 1 BLK-COW 1285 89.50 WT 1,150.07 1 BLK-COW 1415 85.00 WT 1,202.75 2 BLK-COWETTE 1140 102.50 WT 1,168.50 1 BLK-COW 1540 89.00 WT 1,370.60 SANDY BOB & PENNY FORBES, KAYCEE WY 2 RED-COW 1320 84.00 WT 1,108.80 1 BLK-COW 1300 83.50 WT 1,085.50 1 BLK-COW 1355 89.50 WT 1,212.72 CODY OR TYNIE SHAW, BUFFALO WY 10 BLK-COW 1379 88.50 WT 1,220.41 REINKE PROPERTIES LLC, SHERIDAN WY 1 BLK-COW 1350 85.00 WT 1,147.50 2 BLK-COW 1463 84.00 WT 1,228.50 2 HERE-COW 1443 82.50 WT 1,190.06 1 BLK-COW 1250 87.50 WT 1,093.75 DEAD HORSE CREEK CATTLE C, BUFFALO WY 11 BLK-COW 1394 87.00 WT 1,212.85 LORA GREER, SHERIDAN WY 3 BWF-COW 1465 87.00 WT 1,274.55 WADE OR ALISON LARSEN, SHERIDAN WY 1 BLK-COW 1570 86.00 WT 1,350.20 1 BLK-COW 1355 84.00 WT 1,138.20

THE BLUFFS LLC, SHERIDAN WY 1 BLK-COW 1575 86.50 WT 1,362.37 3 BLK-COW 1357 85.50 WT 1,159.95 1 BLK-COW 1450 82.00 WT 1,189.00 1 BLK-COW 1495 82.00 WT 1,225.90 1 BLK-COW 1475 82.50 WT 1,216.87 1 BLK-COW 1665 85.50 WT 1,423.57 1 BLK-COW 1665 84.00 WT 1,398.60 1 BLK-COW 1735 85.00 WT 1,474.75 HAHN JAKE & ADRIENNE, GILLETTE WY 1 BLK-COW 1430 84.00 WT 1,201.20 RICE RANCH INC, TENSLEEP WY 1 RED-COW 1440 82.50 WT 1,188.00 LLC WINTERHOLLER RANCH, SHERIDAN WY 1 BLK-COW 1455 82.00 WT 1,193.10 RICK CALVO, MANDERSON WY 5 RED-HFRTTE 858 132.50 WT 1,136.85 1 RED-HFRTTE 730 137.50 WT 1,003.75 HAROLD SALLEE, NEWCASTLE WY 2 RED-HFRTTE 980 125.00 WT 1,225.00 BULLS DENNIS OR STRAUS HEPP, BUFFALO WY 1 BLK-BULL 1835 108.00 WT 1,981.80 SCOTT E SEWELL REV LIVING TRU, NEWCASTLE 1 BLK-BULL 2040 100.00 WT 2,040.00

December 13, 2023 • Vincent and Paige Oedekoven

o 110 head of black baldy heifers, BT and PC shots, weighing 490-550 lbs

• Kale, Kim, and Galen Kretschman

o 74 head of black and black baldy heifers, BT, PC and booster shots. They were weaned in September, weighing 600 lbs. o 12 head of black and black baldy steers, BT, PC and booster shots, They were weaned in September, weigh 600 lbs. • Chuck Grieves o 60 head of black heifers, BT and PC shots, weighing 450-550 lbs • Dan and Chasta Myers o 45 head of mixed spring calves, BT and PC shots, weighing 600-650 lbs • Jim and Linda Coxbill o 17 head of Red Angus heifers, BT and PC shots, weaned for 45+ days, weighing 600 lbs o 9 head of Red Angus steers, BT and PC shots, weaned for 45+ days, weighing 600 lbs

December 20, 2023 - “Cows for Christmas” Bred Cow Sale • Powder River Angus

o 114 head of Black Angus cows, all bred to AI sire bulls or Powder River Angus bulls. These cows will sell commercial but registration papers are available at an additional fee. The AI bred cows will calve mid February through March and the natural bred cows will calve mid to late March. ¢ 23 head of bred heifers ¢ 25 head of 3 year olds ¢ 18 head of 4 year olds ¢ 13 head of 5 year olds ¢ 6 head of 6 year olds ¢ 5 head of 7 year olds ¢ 9 head of 8 year olds ¢ 3 head of 9 year olds ¢ 12 head of 10-14 year olds • Mike Mitzel- Full Dispersal o 102 head of black cows, bred to Powder River Angus bulls, start calving in March 20th for 45 days ¢ 44 head of 6-7 year olds ¢ 43 head of solid mouth ¢ 15 head of short solid-short term cows • Schuette Family Trust o 46 head of black bred heifers have had all of their breeding time shots. They are bred to Vermilion Black Angus bulls and start calving February 20th. o 7 head of running age cows that have had all of their breeding time shots. Also bred to Vermilion Black Angus bulls and start calving June 5th. • Shawn Daly o 56 head of Red Angus bred heifers, bred to low birth weight Red Angus bulls, 14 head of them will calve February-March and the rest April-May.

• Upcoming SaleS • December 13 - Weaned and Spring Calf Special featuring replacement Heifers and All Classes of Cattle • December 20 - “Cows for Christmas” Bred Cow Special and All Classes of Cattle • December 29 - NO SALE! Everyone have a MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR! www.buffalolivestockwyo.com

Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 35 No. 33 • December 9, 2023

IT'S THE PITTS by Lee Pitts

Dim Sum I’ve worked a lot of charity auctions, and at the bigger ones, the organizers always used a local celebrity to introduce the items. For some reason, it was usually the local weather forecaster. Since I live in what media people call “a small market,” these forecasters are doing anything they can to attract attention and break into a larger market. One would starve to death on the wages local weather forecasters made. This is why the ones I’ve met had side jobs, like officiating weddings and serving as the DJ

for the after-party. Years ago, there was one weather forecaster who showed up frequently at auctions, but he disappeared faster than my brother-inlaw does when the waitress brings the check. The weatherman left because the weather here didn’t agree with him. If he said there was no precipitation in the forecast, we could expect a real gully washer, and if he predicted rain, it would be so hot the chickens would pluck themselves. I’d completely forgotten about the weatherman,

when one day out of the blue he called, acting like we were long lost buddies. It seems the guy had been a victim of multiple career disorder because since I’d last seen him, he’d been a realtor, a telemarketer, a pet food taster, a portable toilet cleaner and a taxi cab driver. He’d come back home to take advantage of “a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to sell a product that was going to change the world.” He sounded so excited, I wondered if someone hadn’t spiked his Five Hour Energy. And what was this revolutionary product one might ask? Solar panels. He explained he was going to be in the area making appointments and wanted to make sure I didn’t miss out on the greatest thing since the Segway. I

told him I was busy for the next few months, but he showed up on my doorstep anyway. After getting his proverbial foot in the door, he told me if I signed up to install solar panels on my house, the state would pay for all of the labor. All I had to do was buy the panels. But, I must act quickly because the offer expired soon. I’d been wondering why I was seeing a host of new solar installations recently, but I just figured the panels were the latest status symbol and a way to say a person was greener than their neighbor. I told the weatherman there were five reasons why I didn’t want solar panels. First of all, I didn’t want anyone putting holes in my roof that might leak. Secondly, I didn’t want to disfigure the look of my house. Most of the installa-

tions I’d seen made the roofs look like the scoreboard at a Major League Baseball game. I expect them to flash an instant replay at any minute. Also, I knew most – if not all – of the panels were made in China, and I’d recently vowed not to buy anything made by communists or slave labor. I’ve also always had a deep distrust of the government, especially when they start giving stuff away. Getting subsidized by the government to put panels on my house seemed to me like shoplifting for rich people. Finally, I said, “I might be interested if they’d provide energy during the many blackouts we have since our energy provider went bankrupt. But, I know any electricity generated by my panels would go right back into the grid, and if I wanted power during blackouts, I’d

have to pay $20,000 extra for a battery which might keep my refrigerator light on for a day or two.” He had no reply to my objections. Instead, he pulled out a calculator and started showing me how much money the panels would save me and how they’d pay for themselves in just five years by lowering my electric bill. I explained I planned to be decomposing by then. “I know how much you like to save money,” the weatherman accurately said as he kept pounding numbers into his handheld calculator. “Darn it,” he added. “I was going to show you what a great deal this is, but my calculator keeps going dim because there’s not enough light in here to power it.” “Hmmm. That sounds vaguely familiar,” I said smugly.

RIVERTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION Friday, December 1 &Tuesday, December 5 Market Report • 3,332 Head Sold Representative Sales COWS FARSON 2 Cow, 1220#................................. $104.00 RIVERTON 1 Cow, 1060#................................. $100.00 MANILLA, UT 3 Cow, 1021#................................... $98.00 BIG PINEY 1 Cow, 1050#................................... $97.00 SHOSHONI 2 Cow, 1042#................................... $95.00 RIVERTON 5 Cow, 1091#................................... $94.00 4 Cow, 1217#................................... $91.00 DANIEL 1 Cow, 1150# ................................... $90.00 RIVERTON 1 Cow, 1405#................................... $89.00 5 Cow, 1390#................................... $87.00 BIG PINEY 7 Cow, 1117# ................................... $86.50 4 Cow, 1322#................................... $86.00 TEN SLEEP 8 Cow, 1465#................................... $85.50 RIVERTON 7 Cow, 1080#................................... $84.50 BIG PINEY 3 Cow, 1298#................................... $84.00 RIVERTON 5 Cow, 1227#................................... $83.50 BIG PINEY 6 Cow, 1311# ................................... $83.00 3 Cow, 1228#................................... $82.50 BAGGS 3 Cow, 1486#................................... $82.00 MANILLA, UT 4 Cow, 1243#................................... $81.50 BAGGS 7 Cow, 1360#................................... $81.00 BULLS PAVILLION 1 Bull, 2335#...................................$116.00 RIVERTON 1 Bull, 2025#...................................$115.00 1 Bull, 2130#...................................$114.00 JACKSON 1 Bull, 2070#...................................$113.50 BONDURANT 1 Bull, 1820#...................................$112.00 KEMMERER 1 Bull, 2270#...................................$110.00 LANDER 1 Bull, 2320#...................................$110.00 COKEVILLE 1 Bull, 1920#.................................. $109.00 BAGGS 1 Bull, 2105#.................................. $105.00 HEIFERETTES PINEDALE 7 Heiferette, 800# .......................... $181.00 BIG PINEY 20 Heiferette, 864# .......................... $155.25 SARATOGA 7 Heiferette, 917# .......................... $149.00 PINEDALE 13 Heiferette, 950# .......................... $140.00 DANIEL 13 Heiferette, 985# .......................... $127.50 RIVERTON 1 Heiferette, 1170# ........................ $121.00 14 Heiferette, 1010# ........................ $124.50

FORT BRIDGER 5 Heiferette, 1023# ........................ $123.00 BRED COWS RIVERTON 35 Bred Cow, 1114# (3 yr olds)..... $2,525.00 23 Bred Cow, 1108# (3 yr olds) .... $2,500.00 15 Bred Cow, 1175# (3 yr olds) .... $2,425.00 SHOSHONI 11 Bred Cow, 938# (3 yr olds) ...... $2,200.00 RIVERTON 40 Bred Cow, 1108# (4 yr olds) .... $2,400.00 43 Bred Cow, 1110# (4 yr olds)..... $2,375.00 LANDER 39 Bred Cow, 1171# (4-6 yr olds) . $2,250.00 SHOSHONI 28 Bred Cow, 1101# (4-6 yr olds) . $2,200.00 RIVERTON 55 Bred Cow, 1209# (4-6 yr olds) . $2,150.00 20 Bred Cow, 1203# (4-6 yr olds) . $2,100.00 TEN SLEEP 11 Bred Cow, 1257# (4-6 yr olds) . $2,100.00 RIVERTON 25 Bred Cow, 1246# (4-6 yr olds) . $2,075.00 5 Bred Cow, 1220# (4-6 yr olds) . $2,075.00 TEN SLEEP 4 Bred Cow, 1440# (SS) ............. $1,700.00 LANDER 30 Bred Cow, 1265# (SS) ............. $1,650.00 PINEDALE 11 Bred Cow, 1371# (SS) ............. $1,650.00 SHOSHONI 9 Bred Cow, 1207# (SS) ............. $1,650.00 LANDER 3 Bred Cow, 1473# (SS) ............. $1,600.00 42 Bred Cow, 1296# (ST) ............. $1,475.00 PINEDALE 21 Bred Cow, 1345#(ST) .............. $1,475.00 LANDER 3 Bred Cow, 1516# (ST) ............. $1,475.00 35 Bred Cow, 1293# (ST) ............. $1,450.00 CRAIG, CO 16 Bred Cow, 1292# (ST) ............. $1,400.00 KINNEAR 17 Bred Cow, 1311# (ST) ............. $1,375.00 RIVERTON 26 Bred Cow, 1305# (ST) ............. $1,350.00 CRAIG, CO 52 Bred Cow, 1253# (ST) ............. $1,350.00 STEERS SALT LAKE CITY, UT 17 Steer, 387# ................................. $367.50 3 Steer, 398# ................................. $330.00 19 Steer, 480# ................................. $316.00 RIVERTON 11 Steer, 495# ................................. $296.00 FORT BRIDGER 9 Steer, 521# ................................. $283.00 PAVILLION 10 Steer, 549# ................................. $269.00 BOULDER 54 Steer, 596# ................................. $244.50 RIVERTON 8 Steer, 607# ................................. $241.00 SALT LAKE CITY, UT 7 Steer, 602# ................................. $235.00 CROWHEART 6 Steer, 612# ................................. $233.00 LANDER 13 Steer, 640# ................................. $232.00 JEFFREY CITY 3 Steer, 640# ................................. $230.00

Early Consignments BOULDER 11 Steer, 678# ................................. $219.00 OTTO 6 Steer, 692# ................................. $216.00 THERMOPOLIS 12 Steer, 865# ................................. $206.50 THERMOPOLIS 10 Steer, 932# ................................. $195.50 6 Steer, 941# ................................. $195.50 HEIFERS SALT LAKE CITY, UT 20 Heifer, 399# ................................ $257.00 RIVERTON 4 Heifer, 416# ................................ $251.00 BOULDER 9 Heifer, 463# ................................ $250.00 ENCAMPMENT 5 Heifer, 523# ................................ $250.00 BOULDER 27 Heifer, 562# ................................ $235.00 ENCAMPMENT 5 Heifer, 603# ................................ $225.00 BOULDER 11 Heifer, 613# ................................ $214.00 RIVERTON 9 Heifer, 627# ................................ $212.00 MOUNTAIN VIEW 4 Heifer, 677# ................................ $192.00 BAGGS 2 Heifer, 1057# .............................. $140.00

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12 CALF SPECIAL • START TIME 9:00 AM CALVES Lyle & Colleen David - 70 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 500700#. Rec 2 rounds of shots. Weaned 45+ days out on pasture aftermath. Hfrs are bangs vacc. All natural, high elevation! CS Limmer - 50 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 400-450#. Rec Vista Once SQ, Vision 7 w/Somnus + Spur @ branding. Sired by Registered Blk Ang bulls. High Desert. Choice calves! Ben & Kimberly Warren - 30 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 500-600#. Rec Bovishield Gold & Vision 7 + Spur @ branding. Home raised. Knife cut. Year- around mineral program. Austin Keene - 11 Blk Ang/SimX Strs & Hfrs 600750#. Rec Ultra choice 8 @ branding. No hormones. Sired by Progressive 106 G son. Weaned on a mixed forage ration, bunk broke. High elevation & nice calves!

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15 COW SALE • START TIME 9:00 AM

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19 COW SALE W/ SHEEP & HORSES START TIME 9:00 AM W/ SHEEP & WEIGH UPS LAST SALE OF 2023! CALVES Phillip Allen - 20 Blk & BWF Strs & Hfrs 450-500#. Rec 6 way & 8 way @ branding. Knife cut. 30 days weaned.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 2 CALF & YEARLING SPECIAL START TIME 9:00 AM • LOAD LOTS @ 10:30 AM

FRIDAY, JANUARY 5 COW SALE • START TIME 9:00 AM LAST FRIDAY SALE!

TUESDAY, JANUARY 9 CALF & YEARLING SPECIAL START TIME 9:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS, BREDS @ NOON 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! 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! Jay Rodewald - 54 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 500-600#. 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! Whispering Creek - 25 Blk & Red Strs & Hfrs 550-600#. Rec Spring & Fall shots. 45 days weaned. Hay fed. High Desert.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 16 BRED COW SPECIAL START TIME 9:00 AM W/ WEIGH UPS, CALVES @ 10:30 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

All sales are broadcast live on the internet at www.cattleusa.com. Please register online to bid on livestock. Be sure to check out our country cattle listings at www.cattleusa.com

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