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A Look Inside Curt Cox welcomes the summer season and summer break. ....................................... Page 2 Activists vs.

Agriculture explains why teachers shouldn’t push agendas............... Page 13 Dick Perue shares patriotic poem............................ Page 14 Lynn Harlan explains her gratefulness for good weather and food.............................. Page 20

Quick Bits Urban Ag On June 3, The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced significant investments to support urban agriculture, including $43.1 million for grants and cooperative agreements, as well as six new urban county committees to help deliver key USDA programs to urban producers. These actions support USDA’s efforts to strengthen the food supply chain and transform the food system to be fairer, more competitive and more resilient.

WPLI Act receives testimony in Senate hearing On June 7, the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests and Mining met to receive testimony on 21 public land bills. U.S. Sen. John Bar-

rasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on ENR, discussed S. 1750 – Wyoming Public Lands Initiative (WPLI) Act of 2021.

S. 1750 was proposed “to redesignate land within

certain Wilderness Study Areas (WSAs) in the State of Wyoming, and for other purposes,” according to the bill. It was designed as a Wyoming County Commissioners Association (WCCA)-led process, giv-

ing the power to local people for recommendations on how Wyoming’s public lands should be managed.

“The WPLI Act would resolve the management status of thousands of acres Please see HEARING on page 18

Wyoming campaign WAIC receives support and celebrates fundraising efforts

Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom (WAIC) celebrated Wyoming’s Students Wyoming’s Future Campaign on June 1 at the Wolcott Galleria in Casper, where numerous donors and supporters attended, including Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY).

Wyoming’s Students Wyoming’s Future Campaign raised a total of $4,767,577. This was raised from 427 donors with

gifts from all across Wyoming. Wyoming is special in how people respond to the needs of their communities.

WAIC Executive Director Jessie Dafoe shared, “You helped our organization in a critical time of growth, but more so, you have helped Wyoming students, teachers and families. I was honored to serve on a scholarship panel earlier Please see WAIC on page 9

WLSB Meeting The Wyoming Livestock Board (WLSB) has scheduled a public meeting for June 13, beginning at 8 a.m. via Zoom. Topics for discussion include Emergency Rule Chapter 26: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Mitigation.

Join the Zoom meeting at us02web.zoom.us/j/89453 960742?pwd=RnlQSVpLd U40NGNHVTh3alFNYUxWUT09. Enter meeting ID 894 5396 0742 and passcode 228234.

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Entertain youth all summer long with fun and educational programs at the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper. The Trails Center offers free youth programs every Saturday at 10 a.m.

For more information or to learn more about the Trails Center’s weekend programs, call the Trails Center at 307-261-7700 or visit blm.gov/learn/interpretivecenters/national-historictrails-interpretive-center.

Water Supply Snow water equivalent (SWE) across Wyoming for June 1 was at 202% of median. SWE in the Tongue River Basin was the highest at 705% of median. The Shoshone River Basin had the highest precipitation for the month at 191% of median. The Lower North Platte River Basin had the lowest precipitation amount at 95% of median.

Campaign donor – The Meike Family Foundation of Kaycee is a legacy donor of the Wyoming’s Students Wyoming’s Future Campaign. Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom expresses their gratitude towards their donation. Pictured left to right, Rindy West, JoAnn Skeim-True, Garrett Horton, Peto Meike, Emma Koch, Taylor Koch, Don Meike and Jessie Dafoe. Courtesy photo

Buffalo gardener sells produce As the days get longer and the sun gets warmer, one can find Chanda Rule out in her garden more often than not. A bookkeeper by trade, Rule has taken her hobby of gardening and turned it into a successful business.

Rule lives with her husband Travis and their children, Calvin, Lexi and Tess on her husband’s family ranch. She shares she started her garden before the house was even built.

“At first it just looked like a bunch of rocks out in the pasture and people were calling my father-in-law asking him about the headstones in the field,” Rule says with a laugh.

Growing up in Ohio, Rule mentions her family always had a garden, so it only made sense for her to continue the tradition. The garden started as a means to feed their family not only fresh produce, but also preserving and freezing a variety of the produce to eat through the winter.

“I’ve had a garden for about 20 years now, Travis and I put the hoop house in about 10 years ago. There was some funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Natural Resources Conservation Service to help with the cost and the irrigation for the garden,” says Rule.

Eventually, she was growing enough produce to give the excess to friends, and as the garden continued to grow, she decided to try her luck with the local farmers’ market.

“When we were still doing the farmers’ markets we had everyone involved. A friend would come out and we would pick all day. It was really hard on the garden, not everything is ready on the same day, and it would take all week for the plants to try and catch back up,” Rule says.

Please see GARDENER on page 8

EPA roundtable Stakeholders share WOTUS perspective Washington, D.C. – On June 6, several stakeholders met to discuss their perspectives and experiences during a roundtable discussion regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers’ ongoing rulemaking and definition of the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS). The meeting was organized by the Kansas Livestock Association (KLA).

The roundtable was one of 10 accepted by the EPA and Army Corps. In July 2021, the EPA announced the agency would be seeking feedback from private organizations to plan and organize a roundtable with representatives from agriculture, conservation groups, developers, water and wastewater managers, industry, Tribal leadership, environmental justice groups and state and local governments.

Opening remarks “WOTUS remains a critical issue,” noted EPA Office of Water Deputy Assistant Administrator Navis Bermundez. “The definition of WOTUS is fundamental to the Clean Water Act and Please see WOTUS on page 6

CNFR champions to be named in Casper The College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) returns to Casper June 12-18 at the Ford Wyoming Center. National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) champions will be crowned in saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, bull riding, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing, breakaway roping and goat tying.

National team championship titles will be awarded to both men and women teams.

Over 400 cowboys and cowgirls from over 100 universities and colleges compete throughout the year to earn their ticket to Casper. The top three students in each event from each region and the top two men’s and women’s teams from the NIRA’s 11 regions qualify to compete.

Several Central Rocky Mountain Region contestants will be making an appearance at this year’s CNFR. The following schools make up this region: Casper College (CC); Central Wyoming College; Chadron State College; Colorado State University; Eastern Wyoming College (EWC); Gillette College (GILLET); Lamar Community College; Laramie County Community College (LCCC); Northeastern Junior College (NEJC); Otero Junior College; Sheridan College; and University of Wyoming (UW).

Team standings In the men’s team national standings as of May 16, UW finished the rodeo season

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Summer Break Congratulations to all the kids and teachers out there who made it through another year of school. Now you get to look forward to long summer days of sleeping in late, hanging out at the lake with your friends or maybe sitting around a swimming pool or From the Director even playing a little golf or tennis at of Livestock the country club.

Field Services Curt Cox Wait, what’s that you say? This is rural Wyoming and that’s not the way it works around here?

Maybe I should have started off this column congratulating all the farmers and ranchers out there with school-aged kids or a spouse who is a teacher. You did it! You survived another fall, winter and spring having your best help dropping from full time to only working early mornings, nights and weekends.

But, now that your operation is back to being fully staffed, it’s time to get stuff done. You finally have your cow hands, equipment operators, chief irrigators and fencing crews all at full strength for the next few months.

This week was my two boys’ last day of school for the year, and I know I am excited to have the extra manpower around to help. If you ask them, they probably wouldn’t be as enthusiastic about the prospect of helping me with my summer work.

With this being said, I think they enjoy it more than they let on. If all they had to look forward to all summer long was lounging around all day, other than maybe mowing the lawn once a week, they would be bored out of their minds after a week or two.

I guess I will know for sure if the fencing projects and irrigation pipe spreading I have in mind for them is deemed to be worthy of a “snap” on Snapchat to show all their friends how much fun they are having.

Farming and ranching are two of the oldest “family businesses” on earth. If your family makes its living in production agriculture, you are going to contribute to the business in one way or another starting at an early age, it’s a given.

The benefits of farming and ranching will last throughout the rest of their lives and the skills learned and life lessons are enormous. It builds good people, and this is something the world we live in today needs a lot more of.

I hope you will have the opportunity to enjoy the summer with your family and have some fun. Hit a few rodeos, go to a few jackpot shows and fairs or even get away for a day or two over the summer to take the boat to the lake or go fishing. At the end of the summer, those are going to be the days we look back on and smile.

I want to wish everyone a heathy and happy summer filled with perfectly timed rains, pastures full of heavy calves and fields of abundant crops at the end of it.

Until next time,

GUEST OPINIONS The Harmful Impact of an Overly Burdensome Federal Water Rule

By Rep. David Rouzer As a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the House Agriculture Committee, I have a keen interest in the federal government’s regulation of our nation’s waters; especially when these regulations have the potential to very negatively impact landowners, farm families, municipalities and small businesses all across our great country.

The 1972 amendments to the Clean Water Act established federal jurisdiction over “navigable waters,” defined in the act as the “Waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS).

Complicating the picture significantly, no clear definition of WOTUS was included in the law, which gave wide latitude to creative interpretations leading to much uncertainty and legal wrangling over these many years.

The Obama administration put in place a rule defining WOTUS in such a way which would have resulted in an unprecedented expansion and scope of the federal bureaucracy onto private property. Their rule’s absurd definition, which could have easily been interpreted to include temporary water accumulation, such as a mud puddle and even water running across dry land after a rainstorm, drew substantial opposition from farm-

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ers, local governments, small businesses and many citizens.

When President Trump repealed the 2015 Obama-Biden rule, there was no longer any worry about an unelected bureaucrat in Washington, D.C., dictating what could or could not be done on private property. The Trump administration’s WOTUS rule provided much needed clarity and predictability to regulated parties across the U.S. And despite what some claim, the Trump-era rule did not give pollut-

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ers free rein to disregard the health of our nation’s waterways.

Now, the Biden administration is working to issue a new rule in a move which has many concerned about government overreach with the potential to limit food production, American energy production, home building and critical infrastructure projects.

Our farm families are the original stewards of our land. They have a vested interest in maintaining and protecting our natural resources.

Their livelihoods depend upon clean water and a clean environment.

In most cases, those involved in agriculture are multi-generation family farmers. Each intends to leave their land to their children better than they found it.

Let us not get in their way with a federal government power grab adding more red tape and headache.

Adding more cost to food production in the form of unnecessary regulation is always a dumb idea, but it is especially so during a time of rising inflation, rising input costs and rising food prices.

U.S. Rep. David Rouzer (R-N.C.) is chairman of the Livestock and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee on the Agriculture Committee. To contact Rouzer, visit rouzerforms.house.gov/contact/.

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Gianforte declares weed week

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte declared June 5-11, 2022 as Noxious Weed Awareness Week in Montana.

With the 2022 growing season underway, the Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is proud to recognize the vital work of the state’s network of noxious weed management professionals as they work together to protect against damages caused by noxious weeds and protect the viability of state ag lands and ecosystems.

“Every Montanan plays a role in protecting our state from noxious weeds,” says MDA Director Christy Clark.

“Prevention is the best form of weed control, and our department is thrilled to join partners throughout the state in promoting knowledge and understanding to stop the spread of noxious weeds and preserve the integrity of Montana lands.”

Learn more about MDA’s noxious weed programs at agr.mt.gov/noxious-weeds, and read the Governor’s Noxious Weed Awareness Week Proclamation at agr.mt.gov/ News/PROCLAMATION_Noxious-Weed-AwarenessWeek-2022.pdf.

The MDA is serving Montana agriculture and growing prosperity under the Big Sky. For more information, visit agr.mt.gov.

BLM develops treatment plans The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Lander Field Office has developed a five-year plan for vegetation treatments in the Green Mountain area to enhance wildlife habitat, improve forest and rangeland health and reduce hazardous fuels. Work may begin this summer and continue for several years, in coordination with the state of Wyoming, Fremont County Firewise and private area landowners.

Treatments will occur on approximately 3,000 acres in the Willow Creek, Crooks Creek and Cottonwood Creek drainages, in lodgepole pine timber, limber pine woodland and sagebrush. Methods will include cutting and piling slash for winter burning, cutting and lopping/scattering conifers and sagebrush mowing.

“These priority treatment areas were identified by onthe-ground inventories and coordination with state and private land cooperators, as well as the recognition strategically removing hazardous fuels can help reduce the risk and negative impacts of large-scale wildfire,” said BLM Fuels Specialist Tim Kramer. “The BLM and our partners recognize there is a lot of work we can do in the Green Mountain area to ensure it is a healthy landscape well into the future.”

This five-year plan is the result of the 2020 Green Mountain Integrated Vegetation Management Plan Environmental Assessment. Both analyses can be found at eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2017995/510.

For more information, contact Tim Kramer at 307332-8400 or tkramer@blm.gov.

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SLIB special meeting slated Correction

In the Volume 34 Number 5 May 28, 2022 edition of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup article titled, “Green River Drift: Court upholds historical grazing,” Wyoming U.S. District Court Judge Nancy D. Freudenthal ruled the Upper Green rangeland grazing could proceed. The decision was not made in a Montana Circuit Court as previously stated.

Extension announces awards At its annual spring conference in Laramie, the University of Wyoming (UW) Extension congratulated the following 2021 award recipients for their dedication and service.

Goshen County 4-H Educator Megan Brittingham earned the Jim Debree Excellence in Extension Award – the Extension’s highest honor – for her outstanding performance, leadership and professionalism.

Brittingham joined UW Extension in 2010. She has previously received the Extension’s Newer Employee Recognition Award and Creative Excellence Award.

Joddee Jacobson, Natrona County 4-H youth development educator, received the UW Extension’s Newer Employee Award. This honor recognizes excellent performance in employees with no more than six years in the UW Extension.

In addition to her role as an Extension educator, Jacobson is a Wyoming representative in the Western Extension Leadership Development program.

Faced with a global pandemic, the Agriculture and Horticulture Online Convention 2021 Coordination team – Scott Cotton, David Keto, Kristi Hansen, John Hewlett and Jennifer Thompson – leapt into action, designing a multi-day web-based conference. For their efforts, the team earned the Creative Excellence Recognition Award.

The conference sessions, organized by topic, are available on the UW Extension YouTube channel at bit.ly/ uwyo-extension-playlists.

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NEWS BRIEFS BLM volunteer awarded

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced Vic Orr has been selected as a Lifetime Achievement award winner in BLM’s 2022 “Making a Difference” National Volunteer Awards.

Orr has served as the leader of the volunteer youth group known as Conservation Outdoor Recreation Education (CORE) for 23 years. The CORE program has provided BLM Rock Springs Field Office with labor needed to complete important maintenance projects at high-use recreation sites.

This includes building fence, painting facilities, replacing and installing fire pits and picnic tables, replacing damaged signage, clearing downed trees and removing invasive weed species.

Orr spearheaded these projects, building the skills and selfconfidence of Wyoming youth while helping them develop an appreciation for their public lands. He also teaches the CORE youth about Leave No Trace, wilderness first aid, fire safety, plant and animal identification and exploration. Orr provides these youth with incredible opportunities to connect with their public lands, engage with their peers and feel rewarded in their work.

“He is an incredible leader and role model for these youth and inspires pride and work ethic that sticks with them long after the program,” said Rock Springs Field Manager Kimberlee Foster.

USDA allows CRP changes

Wyoming population increases Nearly two-thirds of larger cities and towns (over 2,000 people) in Wyoming added residents between July 1, 2020 and July 1, 2021, according to population estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau. These estimates provide a look at how the population has changed in each of Wyoming’s incorporated communities since the 2020 census.

For cities and towns with population over 2,000, Afton demonstrated the fastest annual growth rate (2.3 percent), followed by Buffalo (2.2 percent) and Lovell (two percent). The state’s most populous city, Cheyenne, lost residents (-110). Four cities experienced population declines of at least one percent, led by Gillette’s decrease of 1.7 percent. Casper (-586), Rock Springs (-285) and Green River (-177) also lost many residents during the year.

As of July 1, 2021, 68.8 percent, or 398,373 people in Wyoming lived in incorporated places. Nearly half of the state’s residents lived in 11 cities and towns with population of more than 10,000. Wyoming’s total population grew 1,536, or 0.3 percent, from 2020 to 2021; however, the combined population for the state’s 99 cities and towns decreased slightly during the same period.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will allow Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) participants who are in the final year of their CRP contract to request voluntary termination of their CRP contract following the end of the primary nesting season for Fiscal Year 2022.

Participants approved for this one-time, voluntary termination will not have to repay rental payments due to a flexibility implemented this year to help mitigate the global food supply challenges caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine and other factors. USDA also announced additional flexibilities for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program and Conservation Stewardship Program.

Farm Services Agency (FSA) is mailing letters to producers with expiring acres detailing this flexibility and other options, such as re-enrolling sensitive acres in the CRP Continuous signup and considering growing organic crops. Producers will be asked to make the request for voluntary termination in writing through their local USDA Service Center.

If approved for voluntary termination, preparations can occur after the conclusion of the primary nesting season.

Producers and landowners can learn more about these options by contacting FSA and Natural Resources Conservation Service at their local USDA Service Center.

WWPC celebrates awareness

The Wyoming Weed and Pest Council (WWPC), in partnership with PlayCleanGo, is excited to kick off the fourth annual PlayCleanGo Awareness Week, June 4-11.

Dedicated to highlighting the importance of stopping the spread of invasive species, PlayCleanGo Awareness Week educates recreationists on quick and easy ways to enjoy the outdoors responsibly without spreading invasive species or pests.

Throughout the week, WWPC will join with PlayCleanGo to share information about invasive species and actionable steps members of the public can take, whether they are out on a hike, boating or enjoying a picnic in the park.

“As people head outdoors, we want them to know a little bit of prevention contributes to a greater effort of keeping Wyoming wild and beautiful,” said WWPC President Larry Smith. “Invasive insects, noxious weeds and plant diseases cost the U.S. an estimated $40 billion annually in damages to our lakes, forests and farms.

They can threaten our state’s economy, food supply, environment and in some cases, even public health.”

While often unintentional, people can spread invasive species with the items they move, such as their boots, tires, boats, firewood, pets, horses and more. For outdoor enthusiasts, it doesn’t take much to protect their favorite natural space from invasive species.

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CNFR continued from page 1 in second place with a total of 9,065 points. CC finished the season in ninth place with a total of 5,670 points. Missouri Valley College (MVC) and UW men’s teams will both compete for the championship titles in Casper.

In the women’s team standings, UW finished 15th with 2,560 points. Blue Mountain Community College (BLUE) and Cal Poly State University – San Luis Obispo (CAPSLO) will compete for championship titles.

Saddle bronc riding Going into the CNFR, Garrett R. Uptain is sitting in first place in the saddle bronc riding event, representing UW. He rode for a total of 1,400 season points. Ryder L. Standford of McNeese State University is sitting in second place with a total of 1,331.5 points, and Quintin H. McWhorter of CAPSLO, with 1,228.5 points, is sitting in third place. LCCC’s Sage L. Miller and CC’s Quinten J. Taylor from the Central Rocky Mountain Region will also be competing.

Bareback riding In the bareback riding event, Mitchell T. Parham is sitting in first place from California State University – Fresno with 1,580 points.

Brice E. Patterson of UW is sitting in second with 1,545 points. Cole Parker Franks from MVC is sitting in third place with 1,495 points.

Other Central Rocky Mountain Region contestants include Donny B. Proffitt of UW. He is sitting in fourth place in the national standings with 1,490 points.

In addition, Myles R. Carlson of CC will also be competing in the bareback riding event.

Bull riding In the bull riding event, Ray P. Mayo from Lassen College is sitting in first place with 820 points, Tristen A. Hutchings from Sul Ross State University is sitting in second place with 775 points and Brek Steve Sanderson from College of Southern Idaho (CSID) is sitting in third place with 730 points.

Contestants from the Central Rockies include Stefan A. Tonita of LCCC, who is sitting in 15th place with 490 points, Garrett R. Uptain of UW is sitting in 17th place with 460 points and Coby J. Johnson of SHERID, who is sitting in 10th place with 590 points.

Tie-down roping Sitting in first place in the tie-down roping event with 1,366 points is Caleb S. Berquist of Montana State University (MTSU).

In second-place is Drake P. Wycherley of Weber State University with 1,190 points, and in third-place is Wyatt A. Vankoll with 1,123 points of BLUE. In addition, Linkyn L. Petersek of CC, Chadron S.

Coffield of UW and Myles R. Kenzy of GILLET will be representing the Central Rocky Mountain Region in the college finals.

Steer wrestling The top three steer wrestlers in the national standings include Chance J. Grill of South Dakota State University, Myles C. Neighbors of East Mississippi Community College (EMSCC) and Garrett Keith Shell of Feather River College with 1,045 points, 975 points and 914 points respectively.

Bernard W. Girard of LCCC, Brice E. Patterson, Austin T. Hurlburt and Cam Jensen both of UW will also be competing in the steer wrestling competition during the CNFR. Team Roping In the team roping heading event, Kellan J. Johnson of CC is sitting in first place with 950 points, Jace C. Hanks of Utah Valley University (UVU) is in secondplace with 945 points and in third is JC Yeahquo of Western Oklahoma State College with 925 points.

In the team roping heeling event, top three contestants include Carson J. Johnson of CC, Wyatt J. Ahlstrom of UVU and LJ Yeahquo of Oklahoma State University, with 950 points, 945 points and 925 points respectively as of May 16.

Brodie J. Mattson of GILLET and CC team members Nevada R. Berquist, Braden C. Brost and Trae W. Smith will also be

USDA reports crop condition Temperatures were once again at or below normal for the majority of Wyoming for the week ending June 5, according to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

In central portions of the state, temperatures ran as much as eight degrees Fahrenheit below normal. Precipitation levels were mostly above normal in central and northern sections of the state.

Isolated areas of northern Wyoming received as much as three inches of precipitation or more. In the southern areas, precipitation levels were at or below normal.

Wyoming saw an improvement of severe and extreme drought conditions.

According to the U.S. Drought Monitor for June 2, the amount of land rated as abnormally dry was 10.5 percent, up from 7.4 percent last week. Moderate drought was found in 65.2 percent of the state, up from 45.4 percent last week. Severe drought fell significantly to 19 percent, compared to

39.1 percent last week. Extreme drought sat at 5.4 percent, compared to 8.1 percent last week.

A report from Carbon County indicated alfalfa was damaged by freezing temperatures, but it was too early to determine the extent of the damage. Temperatures were reportedly cooler than average in Goshen County. In Lincoln County, moisture was received and snowpack remained at higher elevations due to the chilly weather. The first crop of alfalfa was in good shape and farmers hoped it would not be damaged by frost.

Irrigation water supplies were rated 10 percent poor, 55 percent fair, 34 percent good and one percent excellent, compared to 15 percent poor, 60 percent fair and 25 percent good last week. Stock water supplies across Wyoming were rated two percent very short, 17 percent short, 78 percent adequate and three percent surplus, compared to eight percent very short, 20 percent short, 69 percent adequate and three percent surplus last week.

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Barrel racing EMSCC’s Jaylie P. Matthews is sitting first in the national standings with 1,225 points, Sadie J. Wolaver of Southwestern Oklahoma State University is sitting in second place with 1,130 points and Shelby A. Higgins of CSID is in third place with 1,110 points.

Ellie A. Bard of GILLET, Kady L. Locke of CC and Karissa H. Rayhill of EWC will also be competing from the Central Rocky Mountain Region in the barrel racing competition.

Currently, Rayhill is sitting ninth in the national standings with 910 points and Bard is in 12th place position with 805 points.

Breakaway roping Breakaway ropers from the region will include Payton N. Feyder and Hayden H. Madsen of LCCC, Talli A. Pokorny and Emily A. Knust of GILLET and Wacey L. Day of NEJC. The top breakaway ropers are Mikenna R. Schauer with 1,092 points of Northern Montana State University. In second place is Raegan L. Steed with 660 points of CSID and in third place with 655.3 points is Kim-

For more information, visit cnfr.com. berly P. Williams of Walla Wall Community College (WWCC).

Goat tying Rounding out the contestants for the region in goat tying is Faith L. Hoffman, Riata L. Day, Taylour Q. Latham and Kelsey M. Lensegrav of UW, Emily A. Knust of GILLET, Karissa H. Rayhill of EWC and Wacey L. Day of NEJC. The top three goat tying contestants include Heather E. McLaughlin of University of West Alabama with 1,255 points in the national standings, Paige N. Rasmussen of MTSU with 1,160 points and Opal J. Harkins with 1,112.5 points of University of South Dakota.

All-around In the men’s all-around, Cole P. Franks from MVC is in first place with 2,565 points, Caleb S. Berquist of MTSU is in second with 2,497.5 points and Ty C. Pope from MVC is in third place with 2,445 points.

UW’s Brice E. Patterson and Garrett R. Uptain are in the fourth and fifth positions for the all-around title

with 1,915 and 1,860 points respectively.

In the women’s allaround competition, Kimberly P. Williams from WWCC is sitting in first with 2,174.33 points, Karissa H. Rayhill of EWC is in second with 1,883.33 points and Kennedy M. Buckner of BLUE is in third with 1,858.33 points.

Event activities The first performance will be on June 14 at 7 p.m.

In addition to nightly performances, competitors and spectators will be able to attend a variety of activities.

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Brittany Gunn is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@ wylr.net.

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WOTUS continued from page 1 central to continue to ensure clean and safe water we can all rely on.”

“Our country’s water resources are incredibly diverse, as are the experiences and perspectives of those affected by the application of this term [WOTUS] on the ground – it’s important for agencies to understand those experiences and perspectives,” she continued. “Today’s roundtable, and the other nine which will be happening, is one part of this effort.”

Last fall, the EPA proposed a rule in regards to the definition of WOTUS and the public comment period closed on Feb. 7, 2022.

“We can’t consider any new information provided from the roundtables as part of the process, but we do look forward to hearing your feedback and experiences with how we implement the term [WOTUS] so we can do a better job to ensure we all have access to clean water moving forward,” she said.

“The Army recognizes the importance and value of our nation’s water resources,” shared Army for Civil Works Water Resources Regulation and Policy Advisor Elliott Carman. “We’ve joined the EPA in this effort to understand your experiences and perspectives related to the definition of WOTUS.” Roundtable highlights During the roundtable discussion, several key points were highlighted.

Attendees pointed out cattle producers need certainty under the rules, and cattle producers of all sizes care about the environment.

“We supported the Navigable Waters Protection Rule, particularly because it gave some bright, bright lines for our producers to decide, do I need to talk to EPA or do I need to talk to the state regulatory agency,” said KLA Vice President of Legal and Government Affairs Aaron Popelka. “We need some clear markers in the field for our members to determine, yes, I need to consult with the agency.”

“There is a misconception [cattle feeders] don’t care about the environment, but this couldn’t be farther from the truth,” explained KLA President-Elect Shawn Tiffany. “The fact my operation is large only means my stewardship mindset impacts more acres.”

“I’m not opposed to regulation,” he added. “Water quality not only impacts my own operation and those of my neighbors, but those of the people in cities who are using our products, whether it’s homebuilders, oil, aggregate or agriculture commodities.”

“I think where the EPA’s jurisdiction stops, and is probably more effectively administered, is in interstate water bodies – rivers crossing state lines, large empowerments of water such as reservoirs,” he continued. “Beyond this, I would rather see the EPA

budget used to provide continuity between state agencies and for education rather than regulation.”

Tiffany and Kansas Association of Conservation Districts Executive Director Dan Meyerhoff continued to discuss these voluntary incentives and education.

“Changes in practices or adoption of new management strategies are much better incentivized by education than regulation,” said Tiffany.

Meyerhoff added, “If we increase regulations and make things more stringent, it’s going to hinder the voluntary conservation efforts I think are very successful here.”

Kansas Department of Health and Environment Former Deputy Secretary for Environment Gary Mason suggested EPA pause WOTUS rulemaking while the supreme court hears Sackett v. EPA. He continued to say, “If we write a rule now, finalize it and then get the Sackett [v. EPA] ruling from the Supreme Court, we are just going to drag out this uncertainty. I think we are better off waiting until the decision is made and then move forward with a final rule.”

In April and May of 2007, Chantell and Mike Sackett filled in one-half acre of a lot in a residential area near Priest Lake, Idaho in preparation to build a house. On Nov. 26, 2007, the EPA issued a compliance order against the Sacketts stating the parcel is a wetland subject to the Clean Water Act and the Sacketts violated the act by filling in

EPA asks roundtable discussion block questions On June 6, during a webinar hosted by the Kansas Livestock Association, several industry leaders met to discuss the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers’ definition of the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS).

During the webinar, participants shared their perspective and reflected on several questions during three different discussion blocks.

In the first discussion block, participants were asked to provide comment on a few questions: What do ditches, tributaries, smaller waterbodies and/or wetlands look like in your region? How are they used and regulated? How do they intersect with the Clean Water Act and other laws or regulations and what implementation challenges has that created? and Do you think there are different types of waterbodies that aren’t protected which should be protected or conversely are protected

their property without first obtaining a permit.

NCBA perspective “Cattle producers are grateful for the opportunity to share their perspective on WOTUS and explain how rules crafted in Washington will impact the daily operations of farms and ranches across the county,” mentioned National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Environmental Counsel Mary-Thomas Hart. “To be successful in their operations, cattle producers need a clear, limited WOTUS definition that finally provides muchneeded certainty after years of shifting rules.”

Additionally, the NCBA engaged on WOTUS by submitting technical comments on the Biden administration’s proposed phase

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but don’t need to be protected and why?

In the second block, participants were given the opportunity to provide comments for two different questions: What feedback do you have for the agencies regarding the impacts of climate change and/or precipitation trends in your region and how they might affect implementation of WOTUS? and What are examples of water resources being regulated by multiple agencies and how can EPA/Corps promote consistency?

Finally, participants were given the opportunity to discuss a third block of questions: How do people in your community encounter the effects of the definition of WOTUS? and How has implementation of WOTUS affected undeserved communities?

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one WOTUS rule and filing an amicus brief in the Sackett v. EPA case – this was a challenge to the EPA’s authority under the Clean Water Act. Furthermore, NCBA has called for EPA to pause WOTUS rulemaking until the case is decided.

Respectful conversations “It was really interesting to hear all of the different regional perspectives,” said EPA Regional Counsel Sylvia Quast. “I’ve been working on this issue for quite some time and it became really clear to me regional differences are really important and we at the agencies need to figure out how to take those into account. We need to make sure our programs are running more effectively and can take into account those

differences in how we are doing things.”

“People had different perspectives and different viewpoints, but the thing I was really struck by was how respectful everyone was of different opinions,” she said.

The roundtable provided EPA with a lot to think about, Quast noted by sharing, “Thinking about better ways of implementing our programs, better ways of thinking of WOTUS and how it affects rural and small communities, mid-sized cities and all kinds of folks, again [the discussion] was very much appreciated.”

Brittany Gunn is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

WSGLT welcomes new employee On June 3, the Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust (WSGLT) announced Omar Mandeel was hired as the new conservation and stewardship associate on June 1.

In this role, Mandeel will help manage conservation easement projects and stewardship activities.

Omar’s passion for the land and conservation started in his home state of Kentucky. Prior to joining the WSGLT, Omar worked in international development with a focus on conservation and environmental issues, including renewable energy projects in Colombia and soil conservation/sustainable agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa. He also has a background in foreign policy having worked extensively with think-tanks, government agencies and non-government organizations.

“We are excited to add Omar to the WSGLT team.

His background in project management and conservation will be an asset as we work to help landowners in meeting their agricultural and conservation goals.

Please join me in welcoming Omar to Wyoming,” says WSGLT Executive Director Jessica Crowder.

Export agreement commended On June 2, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) praised the signing of an agreement between the U.S. and Japan to increase the Beef Safeguard Trigger level under the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement.

“The agreement signed underscores the importance of the mutually beneficial relationship between U.S. cattle producers and Japanese consumers, and we are hopeful the improved safeguard will provide greater certainty for all segments of the supply chain,” said NCBA Senior Director of International Trade and Market Access Kent Bacus.

In March 2021, Japan and the U.S. entered negotiations after record-setting beef exports triggered the safeguard provision of the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement. The increase in the Beef Safeguard Trigger level will allow American producers to continue exporting high-quality beef to meet Japanese consumer demand.

Japan is a top export market for U.S. beef, accounting for over $2.3 billion in sales in 2021.

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GARDENER continued from page 1 After picking all day, there would still be hours of work ahead of them getting ready for the farmers’ market.

“We’d pack everything up, go set up and stand down there for two hours. If we didn’t end up selling out, we would spend another couple of hours unpacking and putting away whatever was leftover. It just made for some very long days and was just too much for the garden,” she explains.

Roadside produce stand The solution to their conundrum was a roadside produce stand in their front yard. The building was formerly used by the local FFA chapter to sell fireworks as a fundraiser, but when it came up for sale, Rule’s father-in-law saw an opportunity for her.

“Tom thought I needed the little building long before I did, but it has worked out really well for us,” says Rule.

The produce stand is open every day in the summer. Rule goes out and picks whatever is ready in the garden every morning and opens the stand midmorning for customers to peruse.

“It’s an honor box sys-

tem, which really surprises people. I tell people just to make change out of the coffee can because I’m not in there all day,” Rule explains.

Many locals stop on their way home to grab some produce for dinner, and Rule notes there has been an increase in out-ofstate license plates the last couple of years.

A family affair “The kids have always been a huge help,” says Rule. “When they were younger, they would always clean up at the state 4-H produce judging contest just because we always have been particular about what we pick to sell.”

“And because of all of the time spent at farmers’ markets, they have great people skills and can make change faster than I can,” she adds.

“So, I hope they learned some life skills from it.”

Calvin will be a sophomore at Casper College this fall, where he is studying fire science and rangeland management, Lexi will be running track and cross country at Chadron State University this fall as a freshman, where she will study elementary education and Tess is a junior at Buf-

“Digging in the dirt is good for the soul.” – Chanda Rule, Golden Rule Produce

Innovation – Plants are started in drainage pipes to help protect them from the wind. The black plastic helps to mitigate weeds. Courtesy photo

falo High School, which means her readily available source of labor is dwindling.

Rule relies on their muscles to help with rototilling, planting and harvesting.

Calvin’s time in high school shop class resulted in multiple innovations for the garden, which have been instrumental in the success of the business. From portable supports helping plants grow vertically in the hoop house, to a collapsible picking basket attached to old skateboard wheels, his welding skills have proven to be extremely helpful.

“You have to get a lit-

Growing season – Garden beds lead up to the front of the hoop house. Due to the colder weather lasting late into spring, the garden is a little behind but should be flourishing soon with warmer weather.

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tle innovative,” Rule says.

“The custom supports in the hoop house allow us to focus on growing plants vertically since horizontal space, especially in the hoop house, is a premium.”

“We use baling twine and clips to help hold the vines up, which helps prevent disease and keep the mice out,” she says. “I rotate my beds and the use of black plastic helps with weeds. We use drainage tiles for wind protection. It’s been trial and error.”

Rule grows all of the staples – tomatoes, squash, herbs, etc., but she also grows more exotic produce.

In the past she’s tried okra, Chinese long beans, tomatillos, and this year she is giving jicama a try.

“Grow what you love.

I will be 103 and have tomato plants some place,” says Rule with a big smile.

“There’s not a tomato I don’t like.”

Golden Rule Produce has come a long way from its humble beginnings with a few rock markers in the pasture. You can find Rule and her Golden Rule Produce stand at 12 Green Trees Road, just outside of Buffalo.

“Digging in the dirt is good for the soul. I am so blessed with so many things,” Rule says.

Tressa Lawrence is a corresponding writer for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@ wylr.net.

Planting – Chanda Rule upcycles packing material to start seeds in and then plants the pods directly into the soil. Courtesy photo

Hoop house – Inside the hoop house, the portable supports have baling twine hanging down toward the plants which will be clipped to the twine as the plants get taller. Courtesy photo

Selling produce – Golden Rule Produce is a roadside produce stand. In a few weeks, the shelves will be filled and customers can utilize the coffee can honor system to purchase produce fresh from the garden. Courtesy photo

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WAIC continued from page 1 this year where a young lady said, ‘Whatever my community lacks, I also lack.’ I thought this was so profound from such a young student. It made me think of the collective problem we have all recognized in our state, which is our youth’s understanding of our core industries, the use of critical thinking skills and the internalization of stewardship. The best news, the Wyoming Stewardship Project addresses all of this and fills the need we have for Wyoming. Your support helps solve the problem.”

This campaign directly supports the Wyoming Stewardship Project, a free curriculum available to Wyoming educators and students throughout the state.

The purpose of this project is for students to gain an understanding of Wyoming’s vast resources and become informed citizens capable of serving as stewards of Wyoming’s future.

These students will become voters, community leaders and legislators.

They must have a foundational understanding of our state and the critical thinking skills to strengthen and lead Wyoming in the next 20 years and beyond. This happens by creating curiosity and overall awareness at a young age, the reason for focusing on elementary classrooms.

The curriculum provides units of study around three main economic drivers for Wyoming: agriculture, minerals and energy and outdoor recreation and tourism. WAIC is committed to growing Wyoming’s next generation.

WAIC’s goal is to reach 825 second to fifth grade classrooms by 2025. An effort like this is only possible through the generous involvement of the Wyoming families through their support.

WAIC could not be more grateful and excited to send out the education advocates (the campaign funds support these positions) to serve Wyoming communities, spe-

cifically the educators and students.

Rindy West, development director, shared her thoughts when thanking the many generous donors.

“The cowboy spirit is something we believe made this campaign a great one, and we just can’t say thank you enough. As we celebrate this effort and focus on attaining the challenging goals of the future, we know we will continue to seek those that realize the value of these lessons in agriculture, minerals and energy and outdoor recreation and tourism,” says West.

WAIC envisions a future in which the interdependence of Wyoming’s people, agriculture and natural resources is acknowledged and valued for the benefit of all communities. Interested parties can support this work and encourage an elementary teacher to attend a summer workshop.

To learn more, visit wyaitc.org.

This article is courtesy of Wyoming Ag in the Classroom. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

Board members – Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom consists of board members who work diligently to help the organization meet its goals. Pictured front, left to right, Garrett Horton, Nicole Micheli, JoAnn Skeim-True and Kera Bullard.

Pictured back, left to right, Ray Mader, Megan Degenfelder, Andrea Sun, Marla Wold and Joe Evers. Not pictured is Patrick Zimmerer.

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Celebration attendees – Numerous supporters and donors from throughout the state attended the Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom celebration to commemorate the funds raised for the Wyoming’s Students Wyoming’s Future Campaign. A total of $4,767,577 was raised for the campaign. Courtesy photo

Honorary guest - Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) attended and spoke at the Wyoming’s Students Wyoming’s Future Campaign celebration on June 1. Courtesy photo

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WYOMING’S STUDENTS, WYOMING’S FUTURE LEGACY $500,000+

Meike Family Foundation • Richard E. & Linda S. Wheeler • TW Foundation - In Memory of WN “Neil” McMurry VISIONARY $100,000 - $499,999

Daniels Fund • Hughes Charitable Foundation • Joe & Arlene Watt Foundation • Little Goose Ranch • Mars, Mrs. Jacomien • Neiman Enterprises, Inc. • Pinnacle Bank • Teapot Foundation • Wyoming Department of Agriculture HERITAGE $50,000 - $99,999

Anonymous • Bummer, Bruce & Kathy • First Northern Bank of Wyoming • Gordon, Mark & Jennie • Humphrey, Gene • Innovaciones Alumbra Innovations Foundation • Kim & Jody Brown Family Foundation • Wold Foundation FOUNDER $25,000 - $49,999

Anonymous • Bebout, Eli & Lorraine • Homer A. & Mildred S. Scott Foundation • John W. Hay Jr. Family Fund • Platte Valley Bank • Smith, Larry & Peg (Daly) • The Courtenay C. & Lucy Patten Davis Foundation • Torrington Livestock Markets, LLC MENTOR $5,000 - $24,999

• AgRisk Advisors • ANB Bank • Bailey, Greg & Cindy • Ballard, Mike & Lexi • Barbara H. Dilts • Bean, Margo & Larry Family • Bridle Bit Ranch • Bullard, Jason & Kera • Butler, Michelle • Campbell County Cattlewomen • Chesapeake Energy Corporation • Christensen, Brian & Deanna

• Crum, David H. • Dan & Jeanne Scott Foundation • Denbury Resources, Inc. • Elevate Asset Management • EOG Resources • Evers, Michael & Mary Beth • Eyas Foundation • Farm Credit Services of America • Flitner, Stan & Mary • Greg’s Welding Inc./Greg Dougherty • Gretchen Swanson Family Foundation, Inc.

• Hay, Mary • Horton, Garrett & Katie • Isenberger, Lee & Peg • Jonah Bank of Wyoming • Knutson, Butch & Debbie • L&H Industrial • Love, Christy • M&M Ranch Co. - Buffalo • Mackey, Dudley & Marilyn/FM Red Angus • MDU Resources • Microsoft

• Murphy, Justin & Roxie • ONEOK • Oxy • Powder River Energy Foundation • Purdy Family Foundation • PureWest Energy, LLC • Robert B. & Emilie W. Betts Foundation • Rocky Mountain Power/PacifiCorp Foundation • Schlautmann, Ron & Jeanie • Scott, Scotty & Janet

• Anonymous • Black Hills Regional Multiple Use Coalition • Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP • Cyclone Drilling • Dafoe, Robin & Jessie

• Degenfelder, Megan & Bryan Dugas • Evers, Joe & Elise • Fornstrom, Justin & Kara • Hancock, Braden & Shaylee • Hat Six Travel Center • Hilltop National Bank • Iberlin Ranch Corporation

• Johnson County Fairgrounds Foundation • Rabou Farms, Inc • Reimann, Stephen • Laramie Peak Motors • Mader, Ray & Diana • Saunders, Raymond Don & Cynthia • Monk, Randy & Regina • Sheridan County Farm Bureau • Noble, Ronald & Teresa • Sherwood Consulting Service • Silver Fox Steakhouse • Pearson, JoAnn & John D. • Sommers, Albert & Sue • Phillips, Mantha

• Spectrum • Standish, John & Pamela • Sun, Dennis & Peggy • Suncor • Trevino, Dana • True, Shane & JoAnn Skeim-True • Uinta County Conservation District • University of Wyoming College of Agriculture & Natural Resources • Walters, Don & Betty • Walters, Tom & Kade • Wangberg, Jim & Lesley

• Williams Energy Services • Wold, Marla & Peter • Wyoming Animal Damage Management Board • Wyoming Beef Council • Wyoming Business Council • Wyoming Community Foundation • Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation • Wyoming Wildlife Foundation • X Bar T Ranch - Smith/Grandy Families • Zimmerman Family Foundation

• Superior Livestock Auction • Tata Chemicals Soda Ash Partners • Vermillion Ranch Limited Partnership • Weston County Farm Bureau • WWC Engineering • Wyoming Natural Resource Foundation

• Wyoming Rural Electric Association • Wyoming Weed & Pest Council • WyoTech • X Bar X Ranch, LLC • Zimmerer, Patrick • Zink, Chris & Andrea

ADVOCATE $1,500 - $4,999

FRIENDS 71 Construction • 7K Ranch • Abernathy, Tom & Millie • Ace Hardware-Buffalo • Alameda, Glen & Catherine Elaine • Albany County Farm Bureau • Albany County Stockgrowers • Allen, Maurice & Lynn • Anonymous (16) • Atkinson, James & Catherine • Baird, Jack & Ellen • Baker, Brenda • Baker, Dennis & Teresa • Baker, Shirley • Bank of Commerce • Barbara Dilts Family Foundation • Barnette, Andy & Twila • Belden, Brett & Isabel • Berger, Bob & Rosie • Berry, Jay & Janice • Berry, Margaret • Big Horn Cooperative Marketing Association • Big Horn Land & Livestock • Blaha DVM, Susie • Bowling Livestock • Braunschweig Family Limited Partnership • Bridger Valley Electric Association • Broda, John & Stacy • Brown, Bruce & Teresa • Burke, Warren • Butler, Jay & Linda • Caines, Pat • Campbell County Farm Bureau • Campbell County Wool Growers Auxiliary • Carbon Creek Cattle Company • Carroll, Sean • Castle Land & Cattle Company • Christian, Joseph & Sara • Church & Dwight Company • Clear Creek Conservation District • Cody Country Cattlewomen • Colva Honey Works Inc • Conrad, Jon R. • Converse County Cowbelles • Cooper, Howard & Anya • Crook County Farm Bureau Federation • Cummings, Steven & Linda • Cundall, Larry & Ruth • Darby, Mike/IRMA Hotel • Davidson, Riki • Deer Creek Ranch • Degering Livestock, Inc. • Derry, Floyd & Mary • DesEnfants, Doug & Kimberly • Double L Double 7 Ranch • Dubois-Crowheart Conservation District • Durbin Creek Ranch • Edwards, Heather • Engebretsen, Chuck & Mary • Espy, Peg • Evans, Kevin & Brandy • Farmers CO-OP Oil Company - Sheridan • Farris Ranches/R.H. Borgialli • Farthing, Charlie & Carol • Federer, Marcia • Ferguson Ranch, Inc. • Flocchini, John & Gaylynn • Fox, Ellen • Foy, Sue • G H Phipps Wyoming, LLC • Gammon, John • Garland Light & Power • Garland, Robert & Mary • Glode, Joe • Gorzalka, Jonathan & Brittany • Goshen County Farm Bureau • Graves Ranch, Inc • Griffin, Charlie & Linda • Hall Ranch • Hall, Noble & Druce • Hamilton Ranch, Inc. • Hamilton, Duveene • Hamilton, Eleanor • Hamilton, Richard & Carol • Hand, Mary Alice • Hansen, Niels & Barbara • Healy, Mike & Sarah • Hellyer, Rob & Martha • Herman Livestock • High Plains Power • Hill, William & Mary Kay • Holsclaw, Ralph • Hopkin, Fred • Hornberger Properties, LLC • Horton Farms, LLC • Horton, Stan & Pat • Hranchak, David & Sandra • Int’l Brotherhood of Boilermakers Local S1978 • Ivey, Richard & Pam • J. S. Rankin Ranches • J5 Enterprises, Inc • Jackson Land & Livestock • Johnson County Cattlemen’s Association • Johnson County Cattlewomen • Johnson County Farm Bureau • Johnson Partners Operations, LLC • Johnson, Philip & Lori • Johnson, Terry & Del • Julian Land & Livestock • Kaufmann, Amanda • Killebrew Ranches Inc. • Kimball, Spencer • Kinskey, Dave & Donna • Kiwanis Club of Buffalo • Kraft, Jerry & Linda • Kruse, James • Lander Farm Bureau • Lander Valley Cattlewomen • Laramie County Conservation District • Larson, Quinn & Jenn • Law, Clarene • Lerwick, James & Linda • Lingle-Fort Laramie Conservation District • Little Snake River Conservation District • Lohse, Dana • Love, Kim & Mary Kay • Lower Wind River Conservation District • Macy Farm & Feedlot • Madden, Lex & Jamie • Mader Wool Warehouse • Magagna, James • Marton Ranch, Inc. • Mavrakis, Sam & Carol • Mayo, Bill & Phyllis • McClain, Dean • McIntosh, Alan & Pam • Micheli, Matt & Ashby • Micheli, Nicole • Miller, Gary & Susan • Miller, Jason & Jenne • Mills, Kahla • Moore, Frank & Elaine • Morss, Tom & Trink • Moss, Terry • Munroe, Cheryl • Natrona County Conservation District • North Platte Physical Therapy Services, Inc. • Oedekoven, Byron • Oil Mountain Energy • Orchard Ranch, LLC • Padlock Ranch Co. • Palm, Steve & Jackie • Pendergast, Anne • Perry Ranch • Platte County Farm Bureau Federation • Platte County Resource District • Pokorny, Steve & Susan • Popo Agie Conservation District • Prairie Ghost Ranch • Price, Jim & Peggy • Prosser, Ed & Nancy • Ramsbottom, Wallace & Sally • Rea, Bayard • Reed, Jewel • RNB State Bank • Robbins Ranch, Inc • Robbins, Barbara • Roberts, Lois • Robinson Cattle • Rohrbeck, Gene & Bonnie • RSNB Bank • Russell, Bruce • Sage Creek Land & Cattle Company • Schiffer, Tony & Linda • Schmaus Ranch • Schmidt, Marvin & Sheila • Schroeder, Rodger & Lindy • Scott, Marion & Mary • Scott, Sam • Shaffer, Carl A. & Alice • Shepard, Robert & Lana • Sheridan County Cattlewomen • Sheridan Ranches • Shoults, Ronald & Georgia • Sims Sheep Company, LLC • Sims, Scott & April • Slack, Patty • Smith, Fred & Sabrina • South Big Horn Conservation District • Spackman Ranch, LLC • Springfield Ranch/Small Family • Staple Three Sheep Company • Stephens, Press & Shirley • Stoll, John & Kaye • Stoll, John Paul & Kara • Stratton, Don & Colleen • Sundance State Bank • Swanson, Merna • Tate, Tom • Tatman, Wayne & Kathy • TBH Appraisal Co. • TE Ranch Limited Partnership • Thaler Land & Livestock • Thompson, Stanley & Betty Jo • Thompson, William & Kristy • Tipton, Dr. & Mrs. Tad/Blacktooth Large Animal Services • Tipton, Mike & Belinda • Tri-State Generation & Transmission Association, Inc. • Turner, Bobbie • Turner, John & Mary Kay • U.T. Livestock • Vaughn LLC • Vickrey, Mike & Debbie • Waneka, William • Martin Wardell & Son Education Advocates • Washakie County Conservation District • Washakie County Farm Bureau • Weaver, Maxine • Welles, William • Wells, Mary • West, Justin & Rindy • Western Trade Supply • Weston County Natural Resource District • Wetstein, John & Loree • Whitman, Dave & Ronda • Wickam, Morgan & Roxann • Wildman, Joe & Shirley • Wills Ranch • Wilson, Bryan & Brittany • Wilson, Fred & Clara • Wilson, James & Terry • Winter, Brent & Denise • Wolf, Tom & Donna • Wollert, Michael & Gretchen • Wyoming Bank & Trust • Wyoming Beekeepers Association • Wyoming Cattlewomen • Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Wyoming Water Rights Consulting, Inc • Wyrulec Company • Young, Dustin & Natalie Memorials & Tributes: Vermillion Ranch Limited Partnership – In memory of A. Wright & Margaret Dickinson • Emerich, Drs. Fred & Keren – In memory of Jeff Lundberg • Anonymous – In memory of Evelyn Park • Flitner, Stan & Mary – In memory of Nedalyn Dover Testolin • Anonymous; In memory of Geraldine Weaver • Barnard, Spencer & Sue; Child, Mark & Deborah; Ellis, Philip; Fenske, Tim & Lee Ann; Ogle, Philip & Kathy; Williams, Kenny & Jenelle – In memory of Geraldine Weaver • Dempster, Peter – In memory of Roy Woody

Student Artist: Dawson George, Powell, WY

Team effort – The Steering Committee accomplished big goals for the Wyoming’s Students Wyoming’s Future Campaign. They worked hard and had a lot of fun along the way with fundraising efforts.

Pictured left to right, Bruce Bummer, Spencer Kimball, Marilyn Mackey, Joe Evers, JoAnn Skeim-True, Rindy West, Marla Wold, Jon Conrad, Jessie Dafoe and Ray Mader.

Steering Committee members not pictured include Jeremy Brown, Deanna Christensen, Stan and Mary Flitner, Debbie Knutson, Scott McBride, Justin Murphy, Steve Reimann, Dana Trevino and Shawn Whitmore.

Courtesy photo Donor appreciation – Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom awarded recognition plaques to several legacy donors during their June 1 celebration at the Wolcott Galleria in Casper. Legacy donor, TW Foundation accepts their appreciation gift during the ceremony.

The foundation is in memory of W.N. “Neil” McMurry. Pictured left to right, Rindy West, JoAnn Skeim-True, Doris McMurry, Nash Gamble, Tiffany Gamble, Megan Degenfelder and Jessie Dafoe. Courtesy photo Giving back – The Wheelers are legacy donors and take pride in giving back to their community. Pictured left to right, Jessie Dafoe, JoAnn SkeimTrue, Linda and Richard Wheeler and Rindy West.

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June 2022

Getting Started in Ag:

The Role of Marginal Costs and Returns in Decision Making If you are new to production agriculture or just getting started, congratulations—you have chosen a challenging time to begin!

are close to or equal to marginal returns. One way to map out an effective production plan is through the use of a partial budget.

Today’s production environment is chock-full of challenges, ranging from unstable markets to inflationary pressures and supply chain issues. It is more important than ever to have a firm grasp on

PARTIAL BUDGETS AND RISK There is a good chance that nearly every business will need to

your costs while looking to maximize production and manage the

make one or more operational changes at some point. Operational

associated risk.

changes can range from relatively minor adjustments, such as

The concept of marginal costs and returns might not be one

deciding whether or not to put more weight on feeder cattle before

you are familiar with, but it is integral to managing commercial

selling, to evaluating how much fertilizer to apply when cost

agriculture. Simply put, marginal cost is the cost of producing an

has doubled over the past year. In the face of a severe drought,

additional unit of production. Marginal return is the added revenue

operational changes might include choosing between buying hay or

that results from the added production.

selling cows. Any change includes uncertainty, otherwise known as

For example, applying added units of fertilizer increases cost

risk, that must be accounted for in the selection process.

but also results in additional bushels of wheat over the baseline.

Partial budgets and enterprise analysis are excellent ways to

Similarly, vaccinating a cow herd against a threatening infection

evaluate alternatives and assess whether to make a change or not.

will increase the cost of production, but likely will also result in

These approaches can also include the risk involved and serve as

additional calves weaned compared to an unvaccinated herd. The

the foundation for a sound risk management strategy.

added production in both cases leads to increased income.

Managers looking to identify the most profitable level of

Partial budgets comparing alternative courses of action provide the basis to decide if a change is feasible by separating the

production increase input levels to the point where marginal cost

adjustments required into two basic categories. These include

outpaces marginal return (it costs more to produce than it is worth).

the benefits (reduced costs, increased returns) and the costs

In other words, additional production becomes financially infeasible

(increased costs, reduced returns).

when marginal cost is greater than marginal return.

Optimum production occurs when marginal costs are equal to marginal returns. In reality, this concept is difficult to realize in

PRODUCTION EXAMPLES The academic professionals at RightRisk.org have developed a

many situations, especially in our current inflationary environment.

partial budget tool called the Risk Scenario Planning (RSP) tool.

It is important to remember that, especially in agriculture, it is

RSP allows users to outline the projected results for a proposed

very likely unprofitable to push for maximum revenue in every

operational change and refine values to address potential

production situation.

uncertainty, such as commodity prices or yields. The RSP tool

The goal of any effective risk management strategy is to understand the effective production level where marginal costs

combines the partial budget approach with probability analysis to evaluate a proposed change. Circling back to the concept of marginal costs versus marginal returns, RSP can be useful in the analysis of many management decisions.

For example, Wyoming producer Bob Willis* is trying to decide between feeding 100 calves after weaning or selling them right after weaning. Bob could sell his calves at weaning for $1.58/lb. (or $790/head) with no additional expense. He would like to feed them for 50 days and put an extra 100 pounds on them to increase their value. Bob figures the extra 100 pounds of gain per head is worth $1.60/lb. or $16,000 total. There are additional costs to feeding the calves that include feed ($2.25/head/day); yardage, the cost to feed and care for the cattle ($0.40/head/day); veterinary expenses ($5/head or $500 total); and increased death loss (2 head at $950/head, or $1,900 total). Entering these values into the RSP partial budget yields a net gain of $350 total for this strategy.

Essentially Bob’s marginal costs are equal to his marginal returns.

Optimum production (Qmax) occurs when marginal costs (MC) are equal to marginal returns (MR).

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Bob can take this analysis further by considering the uncertainty involved.

Calf price, feed price and death loss are just some of the variables that could affect the net results of this strategy. Visit RightRisk.org to access the free RSP course and online guide for further

In this example, the RSP partial budget suggests that the producer should move forward with his plan to feed the calves for 50 days.

explanation and examples of how to use this risk analytics tool.

Bob’s situation is a prime example of just how important it is to consider the marginal costs and returns of a strategy rather than targeting maximum revenue as the only consideration. * The Willis operation is a case study example created to demonstrate RightRisk tools and their application. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places or agricultural operation is intended nor should be inferred.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Visit RightRisk.org for all of your risk management planning needs. The site contains numerous resources designed for any stage of risk management in agriculture, including budgeting tools, crop insurance information, producer profiles, online courses and more. Click the Resources tab and select RightRisk Analytics from the menu to begin using the RSP tool. The risk analytics includes a user guide and pre‑loaded examples to help users understand their application.

James Sedman is a consultant to the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics in the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and John Hewlett is a farm and ranch management specialist in the department. Hewlett may be reached at (307) 766-2166 or hewlett@uwyo.edu.

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American Sheep Industry report: Lamb market falls in summer patterns Now that we are past the spring holidays for lamb demand, it feels like summer already. Some areas in the broader lamb market are already falling into summer patterns.

Drought and feed costs Drought and rising feed costs are impacting all livestock markets. Omaha, Neb. corn was $8.16 per bushel in the first week of May, compared to $7.09 last year.

While the war in Ukraine has fueled the most recent dollar or so increase, higher prices have been spurred by the expectation of fewer planted acres than last year.

High soybean prices and high fertilizer costs have shifted more acres to soybeans. The drought in the western half of the U.S. has intensified and spread throughout much of Texas and the Plains. Higher fuel and almost all other production costs will continue to pressure profits.

Production and supplies After lagging well below last year and the five-year average throughout the first quarter of the year, lamb and yearling slaughter hit its spring peak of 39,700 head for the week ending April 2. This was just slightly less than the “Easter peak” last year, but well below later weeks in April and May when weekly slaughter peaked at 44,000 head.

Slaughter for the year is about 11 percent lower than a year ago, and 3.5 percent below last year during the last four weeks.

Lamb and mutton production has dropped dramatically – down 21.4 percent – since the first week of April. Production tends to decline seasonally from April until July or August.

The seasonal decline in production is comparable to last year – so far – but it has started earlier.

Dressed weights have fallen from 69 to 61 pounds during the last month, con-

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tributing to the production decline. Lamb slaughter, dressed weights and production should continue to decline in coming weeks.

Lamb imports in March totaled a record of 27.4 million pounds. This was 2.2 million pounds more than March 2021.

Imports do tend to peak seasonally in March, although this was not the case in 2021 when imports continued to increase – peaking in June – and remained historically large throughout the year.

High domestic lamb prices and tight supplies have encouraged imports.

Lamb imports from Australia and New Zealand were 12 and two percent greater than in March of last year, respectively.

Tight domestic supplies should support imports through the summer.

Lamb and mutton in cold storage was once again below a year ago in March. The balanc-

ing act of reduced domestic production, lower mutton imports, more lamb imports and likely good product movement resulted in reduced cold storage stocks.

This is a positive development for lamb prices in coming months.

Demand Demand is probably where the greatest uncertainty lies for the next few months. Demand has been growing throughout the last several years and it received a boost during the pandemic, as well.

But even though unemployment is historically low, nominal incomes have been increasing and the economy has been growing, the burst in inflation has caused real incomes to decline.

How consumers change spending will go a long way to determining lamb prices, imports and stocks in cold storage.

One portion of grow-

ing lamb demand is new consumers. An interesting piece of data is the number of times Google is used to search, “How to cook lamb.” This data implies consumers are looking for ways to prepare the product and might reflect firsttime buyers or less experienced consumers.

Prices Lightweight, feeder lamb prices (average of Colorado, Texas and South Dakota) have rebounded during the last six weeks from $261 per hundredweight (cwt) to $315 per cwt.

They remain slightly above last year. Heavy, wooled lambs at Sioux Falls, S.D., averaged $220 per cwt for the first week of May – slightly lower than last year at this time.

Mid-summer prices in for these lambs in 2021 peaked at $284 per cwt.

While supplies are tightening, it might be difficult for prices to hit those heights

again given demand.

On the meat side, the lamb cutout has drifted lower all year. It was $576 per cwt during the first week of May and started the year at $613 per cwt. It remains about 24 percent above a year ago. Generally, most primal cuts have drifted lower so far this year, but remain above a year ago.

Wool The Australian Eastern Market Indicator reported wool prices generally higher across all qualities for the first week of May compared to the prior week. Price increases ranged from U.S. 11 cents per pound for 18-micron to U.S. 12 cents per pound for 20- and 21-microns to U.S. two cents per pound for 28-micron wool.

Only the price of 18-micron wool is higher than the first week of May a year ago. Other reported micron categories are less than this time last year.

The overall indicator remains lower than earlier

in the season, but stronger than this time a year ago.

In general, better prices since the peak of the pandemic have brought out more bales for sale during the course of the season.

One of the market trends since the pandemic has been the widening of the price spread between micron classes.

For example, the price difference between 18and 21-micron wools was about 49 cents per pound from July 2019 until the summer of 2020. Since then, the price spread has averaged $2.20 per pound in response to stronger demand for finer wools.

At the end of April, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released annual statistics on apparel imports and exports for 2021.

Wool apparel imports jumped 23 percent – to 454 million pounds – over pandemic impacted 2020 imports. Wool apparel exports increased 34 percent to almost 50 million pounds in 2021.

Growth in exports and imports are indicative of world economic recovery.

The course of economic growth under inflationary pressures will likely affect demand across all fibers.

Summary Lamb supplies should further tighten seasonally as we head into summer, supporting prices. But demand will likely be under pressure as consumers respond to high prices across all goods and services.

Continued drought will be a critical factor in mature sheep slaughter as the summer progresses and will be worth monitoring. On balance, prices are likely to remain historically high during the next few months.

This article is courtesy of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service David Anderson, PhD and was featured in the June 2022 Volume 26, Issue 6 Sheep Industry News. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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Good Teachers Don’t Push Agendas My uncle Jim Purviance is a teacher at Rivercrest High School in northeast Texas where he teaches world geography to freshmen and government and economics to seniors.

Two things I’ve always admired about Mr. Purviance (when I was in high school, he made me call him this, even at family Thanksgiving) is his flair for Hawaiian shirts before Hawaiian shirts were cool, and his ability to be unbiased.

Mr. Purviance teaches three classes which, arguably, are the three easiest classes for a teacher to be biased about.

In world geography, he teaches his students about different cultures and their religious and political beliefs. In economics, Mr. Purviance teaches his classes about the different economies and how they work – or don’t work. In government, he teaches

kids who are on the cusp, or just became legal to vote, all about government systems and political parties.

The point I’m trying to make here is this: Mr. Purviance has every opportunity to share his opinions on religion, social issues, political beliefs, etc. I mean, he hears them from his students every single day during class discussion and even moderates a healthy classroom debate every now and then.

However, during my four years of high school, in two years of taking his classes, I could’ve told you his opinion on college football and classic country music, but I couldn’t have told you who Mr. Purviance was voting for in an upcoming election, nor many of his opinions, for that matter.

Why? Because he knows, like any good teacher does, his beliefs on heavy matters need to

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stay as far away from the classroom as possible. He knows his job is to present undeniable facts in hopes to educate future or new voting American citizens.

I tell y’all this about my uncle because this past week, I was told about the opposite of Mr. Purviance. For the rest of this column, I’ll be keeping Mr. Purviance’s opposite, the school they teach at and the student they influenced private.

Now, as my hero Paul Harvey says, “Let’s get on with the rest of the story…”

There’s this sevenyear-old kid, let’s call him Tommy, in Fakecity who loves cows. Fakecity is a small town with a school of about 200 kids. Tommy loves school, but was elated to be out of school for the summer because he knew his summer would be spent halter breaking his show heifer so he could show her at the Fakecity County Fair.

And that’s exactly what Tommy told his buddies and one of Fakecity Independent School District’s teachers at recess.

However, Ms. Teacher didn’t share Tommy’s excitement.

Ms. Teacher actually told Tommy he shouldn’t be excited to work with his show heifer this summer, in fact, he shouldn’t

be excited he owned a heifer at all.

“Why?” Tommy asked.

Ms. Teacher was quick to tell him why, “Because cows cause global warming and global warming is bad. Because you have cows, Tommy, it makes you a bad person.”

Keep in mind I’m paraphrasing here, but this is what Tommy took away from the interaction.

So, Tommy goes home to his family’s ranch and his mom – we’ll call her Mary – could tell something was up.

She asked Tommy what was wrong, to her surprise, he responded with, “Mom, am I a bad person for having cows?”

Mary told him no and asked Tommy where he got that from. Tommy then told her about the teacher at his school who told him he was a bad person for owning cows because his cows were killing the planet; and by Tommy’s family owning and raising these “planet killers,” he too was killing the planet, making little ol’ Tommy a “bad person.”

Mary told me Tommy was clearly upset. She assured him he was not a bad person, and neither was she for raising cattle.

Mary also explained climate change and how cattle are actually good for the environment and the

teacher at Tommy’s school was misinformed.

Right about now is when Mary realized she’s between a rock and a hard place because she knows Tommy should mind his teachers and respect them, but if they’re spreading false information about Mary’s family’s livelihood and the industry feeding the entire world, maybe he shouldn’t?

At the same time, she’s livid. How could a teacher, knowing the impact they have on children, share blatantly wrong information with their students?

Better yet, how could a teacher share their opinion on such a heavy topic while actively knowing they’re shaping the minds of impressionable sevenyear-olds? Teachers aren’t hired to push agendas, they’re hired to educate and care for their students.

Needless to say, this entire interaction between Tommy and Ms. Teacher was the last straw in a laundry list of similar discrepancies between Tommy’s family and Ms. Teacher’s school. Mary said she and her husband had already decided to switch Tommy’s school for the upcoming school year anyway, and this issue just made it even more clear their decision was a good one.

“What bugs me the most is there’s such a dis-

connect between ag and people who live in the rural area where we do, and they’re still pushing these agendas and making these false claims,” Mary told me. “We’re surrounded by other ranches and dairy farms, we do what we can to educate the community, yet somehow, there’re still people out there teaching my kid he’s a bad person for owning cows.”

Upon hearing this story, I was baffled. Mary’s right, teachers shouldn’t do this, they should know better – and good for her for setting the record straight with her child.

I share this story with you, not to bash all teachers, but to show y’all anti-ags are active and they may be molding the minds of future consumers. Tommy is a smart kid and thankfully, he asked his parents about an issue such as cattle and climate change, giving them an opportunity to educate.

But what if Tommy hadn’t asked? What if Tommy went on the rest of his life, thinking his entire family was evil for raising cows?

False information is all around us – in the news, on social media, even in our school systems. It’s our job to educate the next generation about ag, so let’s get to it.

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CALENDAR

SALES July 6

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

July 11-13 July 11-15

EVENTS

July 18-20

June 9-11

Youth Entrepreneur Development Weekend, Casper. For more information, contact Kellie Chichester at kelliec@uwyo.edu or 307-334-3534.

Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse Adoption, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Deerwood Ranch Public Off-Range Pasture, Laramie. For more information, visit blm.gov/whb or contact the national information center at wildhorse@blm.gov or 866-468-7826.

East Campus Discovery Days and Farmers’ Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Neb. For more information, visit discoverydays.unl.edu/vendors.

75th Annual Hulett Rodeo, Hulett. For more information, visit Facebook @ Hulett Rodeo or rodeohulettwy.com/.

Wind River Flywheelers 26th Annual Antique Tractor & Engine Show, East Park, Shoshoni. For more information, contact Carlta Witthar at 307-856-1164, Cindy Leonhardt at 307-856-6804 or Dave Stark at 307-856-9991.

Wyoming Livestock Board Public Meeting, 8 a.m., online. Visit us02web. zoom.us/j/89453960742?pwd=RnlQSVpLdU40NGNHVTh3alFNYUxWUT09 to join the meeting and enter meeting ID 894 5396 0742 and passcode 228234.

College National Finals Rodeo, Ford Wyoming Center, Casper. For more information, visit cnfr.com.

University of Wyoming Regenerative Grazing and Soil Health workshop, Ten Sleep and Hyattville. For more information, call Washakie County Extension Office at 307-347-3431 or visit uwyoextension.org/washakiecounty/ range/.

Youth Entrepreneur Development Weekend, Afton. For more information, call Kellie Chichester at 307-334-3534 or e-mail kelliec@uwyo.edu.

Northern Arapaho Tour Rodeo, Indian National Finals Qualifying Rodeo, Fremont County Fairgrounds, Riverton. For more information, visit natourrodeo.com.

11th Annual Chris LeDoux Days, Harold Jarrad Park, Kaycee. For more information, visit chrisledoux.com.

Woodchopper’s Jamboree and Rodeo, Encampment-Riverside Lions Club Arena, Encampment. For more information, visit woodchoppersjamboree.org.

2022 WSGA Environmental Stewardship Tour, Johnson Ranch, Elk Mountain. For more information, visit wysga.org.

2022 Wyoming Watershed Conference and Summer Tour, Holiday Inn, Riverton. For more information and to register, visit conservewy.com.

Silver State International Rodeo, Winnemucca Events Complex, Winnemucca, Nev. For more information and to register, visit ssir.us.

Laramie Jubilee Days, Laramie. For more information, visit laramiejubileedays.org.

East Campus Discovery Days and Farmers’ Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Neb. For more information, visit discoverydays.unl.edu/vendors.

Wyoming Wool Growers Summer Meeting, Wright. For more information, call 307-265-5250.

Albany County CattleWomen Ranch Tour, Laramie. For more information, visit wyaccw.com or call 307-760-5590.

Laramie County Fair, Archer Complex, Cheyenne. For more information, visit laramiecountyfair.com.

East Campus Discovery Days and Farmers’ Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Neb. For more information, visit discoverydays.unl.edu/vendors.

Wyoming State Fair and Rodeo, Douglas. For more information, visit wystatefair.com/.

Wyoming Ag Hall of Fame Award Ceremony and Picnic, 5:30 p.m., Riverside Park, Douglas. For more information, call 307-234-2700.

Kip Fladland Horsemanship Clinic, Circle T Arena, Hermosa, S.D. For more information, contact Lori at loripendleton1@gmail.com or call 605-415-8701.

Public Lands Council Annual Meeting, Cody. For more information, visit publiclandscouncil.org.

USDA APHIS Virtual Antimicrobial Resistance Workshop, To attend the meeting via Zoom, register at zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_LFLkbcWuTdqGT0wxBZyuOQ. Don King Days, Big Horn Equestrian Center, Big Horn.

Hells Canyon Mule Days, Wallowa County Fairgrounds, Enterprise, Ore. For more information, visit hellscanyonmulesdays.com.

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POSTCARD from the Past

Compiled by Dick Perue rrichardperue@gmail.com

The Charm of ‘Old Glory’ This inspirational poem appeared in the July 14, 1918, issue of the Shawnee Record listed as “Independent in Politics – Progressive in Spirit” published at Shawnee, Converse County.

When Freedom was born, ‘mid oppression and strife, Her halo was blazon’d in hues of the sky, With stripes for the struggles and duties of life And stars for the light of Jehovah on High.

Now, in peace and in war, that fair emblem of yore We salute as “Old Glory,” the flag we adore.

May that “Star Spangled Banner” in glory e’er wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

Glory,” its promise and grace, Brought chivalrous aid and insured our success.

To old-foes and old friends now “Old Glory” extends The support that our Freedom, in power, defends.

May that “Star Spangled Banner” in honor e’re wave O’er a chivalrous land and the home of the brave!

Wherever that flag proudly

floats in the haze Of havoc and conflict between Right and Might, Its many new stars and the cheer of their rays Should brighten the sky for the Allies of Right.

May its radiance be shed and, in triumph, be spread Over all the valorous service ahead; And the “Star Spangled Banner” forever shall wave O’re the land of the free and the home of the brave!

(Repeat) (“Mid the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air,” May “Old Glory” inspire all the brave “over there!”)

– W. I. Chambers in Milwaukee Sentinel

Its cheerful red glow warms the blood from brave sires And sparkles for courage, for ardor and might; Its rippling white stripes glint the light that inspires When Freedom and Duty in service unite, And its heavenly blue, with the stars shining thru, Heralds union and strength for the faithful and true.

May that “Star Spangled Banner” for righteousness wave O’re the land of the free and the home of the brave!

When Washington’s men, with great perils to face, Were crudely equip’d and in dire distress This charm of “Old

Wording beside the flag on the right side of this historic poster, discovered in the Dick Perue/Bob Martin collection, reads, “The Birthday of the Stars and Stripes . . . June 14th, 1917 . . . ‘Tis the Star-Spangled Banner, Oh, long may it wave, O’re the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave!’”

Historical Reproductions by Perue.

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MARKETS

LIVE CATTLE FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Compiled from USDA Market News Service information and other sources

Location Volume PAYS 6-8

990

400-500 600-700 700-800 UnUnder 400FOR THE500-600 WEEK ENDING

Steers Heifers

200 164

160

Centennial 6-3 Crawford 6-3 1322 Riverton

192-196 159-170

153-155 208

187-199.50 138-161

183-204.50 142-176

Over 800 Sltr Bull May 24, Sltr 2019 Cows

Stock Cows Pairs

147-150 145.50-150

150

81-115 62-88

74-125

167.50-174 144-153.25

154

128.50-150

104.50-115 74.50-99

$910-$1415 $1300-$1600

126 135.50-145.25

101-118 55-88.50

$1425-$1775

205

Big Horn Basin

No Report

Billings 6-9 1605

155

+3.42 +3.07 +3.02 +2.30 +2.22

SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

This Week

172.95 175.48 177.68 179.15 179.45

176.03 177.38 178.70 180.15 179.80

AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER JANUARY

Change +3.08 +1.90 +1.02 +1.00 +0.35

WHEAT FUTURES SETT PRICE

179-191

159.50-181.50

157-171

140.50-142

106-120 73-87

98-106 $1200-$1785

90-120 56-117

$1500-$1550

St. Onge 6-3 1200

Month Week Prev JULY 10.58 SEPTEMBER 10.70 DECEMBER 10.81 MARCH 10.89

This Week 10.71 10.85 10.97 11.07

Change +0.13 +0.15 +0.16 +0.18

CORN FUTURES 185-198 167.50-177

188-190 146-174.50

160-180 150-172.50

159-168 146-159.50

131-153

88-125 56-86

78-135 $1425-$1950

Volume

Feeder Lambs

Slaughter Lambs

Slaughter Ewes

Stock Ewes

Slaughter Bucks

PAYS

2444

142.50-270

142.50-261.50

42-112.50

71-130

76-123

Centennial

1923

180-235

100-295

55-147.50

$225-$290

57.50-195

56-83

$240

66

537

141-256

Daily Grower Bids Region Price US #2 Yellow Corn Southeast WY 7.6590-7.8450 US #1 HRWW Southeast WY 10.6500-11.0500 US #1 Black Beans Min-Dak 45-46/cwt US #1 Great Northern Beans Den-Rate 35/cwt #1 Light Red Kidney Beans Den-Rate 50/cwt US #1 Pea (Navy) Beans Min-Dak 44/cwt US #1 Pinto Beans Min-Dak 45-48/cwt Den Rate 44/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 June 3, 2022 Compared to last week light slaughter lambs sold steady, heavy lambs 20.00-23.00 lower. Slaughter ewes were mostly steady to 5.00 higher. Feeder lambs were weak. At San Angelo, TX 5,453 head sold in a one day sale. Equity Cooperative Auction sold 235 slaughter lambs in Colorado. In direct trading slaughter ewes and feeder lambs not tested. 3,831 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 no test.

Ft. Collins, CO: wooled and shorn 100-120 lbs 240.00-245.00.

South Dakota: wooled and shorn 120-145 lbs 199.00-208.00.

Billings, MT: wooled and shorn 120-125 lbs no test.

Equity Coop: wooled and shorn Choice and Prime 3-5 215 lbs 90.00.

Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2 San Angelo: hair 40-60 lbs 240.00-262.00, few 274.00; 6070 lbs 245.00-267.00, few 271.00-280.00; 70-80 lbs 234.00 267.50; 80-90 lbs 220.00-259.00; 90-100 lbs 220.00-247.00. wooled and shorn 50-60 lbs 240.00-263.00; 60-70 lbs 249.00269.00; 70-80 lbs 244.00-248.00; 90-100 lbs 216.00-259.00.

Ft. Collins, CO: wooled and shorn 55 lbs 245.00; 65 lbs 245.00; 85 lbs 240.00; 90-100 lbs 235.00-255.00. hair 58 lbs 245.00; 60-70 lbs 245.00-250.00; 72 lbs 255.00; 93 lbs 235.00.

South Dakota: wooled and shorn 50-60 lbs 210.00-230.00; 60-70 lbs 220.00-230.00, few 255.00; 70-80 lbs 222.50-255.00, few 260.00; 80-90 lbs 225.00-245.00, few 260.00; 90-100 lbs 235.00-267.00. hair 55 lbs 220.00; 60-70 lbs 215.00-225.00; 75 lbs 220.00; 91 lbs 240.00.

Billings, MT: no test.

Slaughter Ewes San Angelo: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 45.00-74.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 78.00-110.00; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) 117.00-142.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 80.00-119.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 (very thin) 90.00102.00; Cull 1 56.00-88.00.

Ft. Collins, CO: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 77.50-100.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 74.00-100.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 50.00-74.00; Cull 1 no test.

South Dakota: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 55.00-80.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 65.00-85.00, hair 100.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 56.00- 85.00; Cull 1 55.00-75.00.

Billings, MT: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) no test; Utility 1-2 (thin) no test; Cull 1 no test.

Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2 San Angelo: 38 lbs 236.00; 40-50 lbs 233.00-246.00; 50-60 lbs 248.00-250.00; 70 lbs 244.00. hair 30-40 lbs 235.00-251.00; 4050 lbs 236.00-249.00; 56 lbs 240.00.

Ft. Collins. CO: 40 lbs 230.00; 50-60 lbs 215.00-230.00. hair 50-60 lbs 255.00-265.00.

South Dakota: 30-40 lbs 200.00-243.00; 40-50 lbs 215.00-225.00, few 275.00; 50-60 lbs 240.00-256.00; 60-70 lbs 244.00-255.00; 70-80 lbs 240.00-245.00; 85 lbs 220.00; 90 lbs 200.00; 100-105 lbs 198.00209.00. hair 38 lbs 215.00; 65 lbs 207.00.

Billings: no test.

Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2 San Angelo: hair ewe lambs 70-80 lbs 267.00-270.00/cwt, 80-95 lbs 257.00-266.00/cwt; mixed age hair 70-125 lbs 151.00-

SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

This Week

7.30 7.05 6.94 6.99

7.73 7.29 7.17 7.21

JULY SEPTEMBER DECEMBER MARCH

WEEKLY SHEEP AUCTIONS

St. Onge

137.05 137.20 142.65 148.20 153.20

No Report

Torrington 6-3 1581

Auction

133.63 134.13 139.63 145.90 150.98

Change

FEEDER CATTLE FUTURES

174-179 152-170

166-188 146.50-156.75 149.25-158

This Week

JUNE AUGUST OCTOBER DECEMBER FEBRUARY

FOR THE WEEK ENDING June 10, 2022 WEEKLY CATTLE AUCTIONS

Week Prev

225.00/cwt.

Ft. Collins, CO: hair ewes with lambs 250.00-300.00/family.

South Dakota: middle age 107 lbs 240.00/head; ewes with lambs 260.00-350.00/family.

Billings: no test.

Sheep and lambs slaughter under federal inspection for the week to date totaled 30,000 compared with 35,000 last week and 32,000 last year.

Source: USDA AMS Market News, San Angelo, Texas National Wool Review As of June 3, 2022 In Australia this week, the Eastern Market Indicator was down 6 cents at 1414 cents per Kg clean from the sale a week ago. A total of 34,872 bales were offered with sales of 86.9 percent. The Australian exchange rate was weaker by .0063 at .7162 percent of the U.S. dollar. Australian wool prices are quoted US Dollar per pound, delivered, Charleston, S.C. The current freight rate is .15 cents per pound clean.

Clean Del Price Change from 75-85 Percent Micron US Grade in U.S. Dollars Previous Sale of Australia 17 > 80s 9.01 + .13 6.76-7.66 18 80s 7.30 + .03 5.48-6.21 19 70-80s 5.78 + .02 4.33-4.91 20 64-70s 4.78 + .02 3.58-4.06 21 64s 4.53 + .04 3.40-3.85 22 62s 4.47 + .04 3.35-3.80 23 60-62s 4.24 + .04 3.18-3.60 24 60s ----------------------25 58s 2.70 - .11 2.02-2.29 26 56-58s 2.39 + .00 1.79-2.03 28 54s 1.48 - .01 1.11-1.26 30 50s 1.21 - .04 0.90-1.02 32 46-48s 0.86 - .04 0.65-0.73 Merino Clippings 3.24 - .13 2.43-2.75 Eastern Market Indicator was down 6 cents at 1414 cents per kg clean. Australian exchange rate was weaker by .0063 at .7162 percent of the U.S. dollar.

Source: Colorado Dept of Ag Market News Service, Greeley, CO Nebraska Hay Summary As of June 9, 2022 Compared to last week, old crop hay in squares and round bales sold steady. Ground and delivered and alfalfa pellets steady.

Limited amount of new crop hay reported, not enough for a market test. Standing alfalfa hay price ranges from 100.00 to 120.00 per ton across the state. Several reports from east to west on hail and wind damage from thunderstorms that blew across the state early in the week. Hail reports from pea to tennis ball or large in many areas. Hard to say how many acres of forages were damaged from these storms but a lot more acres than anyone wanted. Most of the state is short on available baled forages and the destruction of some of the first cutting of alfalfa doesn’t help. Plus, some reports of weevils and damage from the frost a couple weeks ago has showed up on less than normal tonnage. Some fields of corn and soybeans were also damaged in the strong thunderstorms.

Central Alfalfa - Good Large Round Alfalfa - Delivered Ground Corn Stalk Ground Prairie/Meadow Grass - Premium Small Square Prairie/Meadow Grass - Good Large Round Prairie/Meadow Grass - Utility/Fair Large Round Rye Grass Large Round Eastern Nebraska Alfalfa Pellets Suncured Pellets Dehydrated Platte Valley Nebraska Alfalfa - Delivered Ground Pellets Suncured Pellets Dehydrated Corn Stalk - Delivered Ground

155-160 205 116 220 150-200 130 85 310 340 190-200 290 290-305 115

Change +0.43 +0.24 +0.23 +0.22

OATS FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

This Week

6.53 6.31 6.26 6.26

6.67 6.33 6.31 6.29

JULY SEPTEMBER DECEMBER MARCH

Change +0.14 +0.02 +0.05 +0.03

SOYBEAN FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER

This Week

17.29 16.59 15.80 15.42

17.69 16.80 16.00 15.82

Change +0.40 +0.21 +0.20 +0.40

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

This Week

Prior Week

Last Year

264.41 405.92 210.42 213.85 366.85

260.33 403.53 206.28 212.12 357.44

322.47 517.41 241.36 249.02 471.50

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

This Week

Prior Week

Last Year

138.07 136.83 221.89 222.35

139.07 138.35 223.99 223.06

119.92 119.90 190.68 190.75

Western Nebraska Alfalfa - Good Large Square 200 Alfalfa - Delivered Ground 225 Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Kearny, NE Colorado Hay Summary As of June 9, 2022 Compared to the last report: Trade activity light on good demand for horse hay and retail markets. Trade inactive on all other hay markets.

Widespread rainfall across the state brought much needed drought relief. A late frost this spring, coupled with dry, cool weather early on has delayed 1st cutting alfalfa in most of northern Colorado, potentially eliminating one whole cutting. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor’s High Plains Summary for June 7, 2022, heavy rainfall (1.5 to 3 inches, locally more) this past week resulted in a 1-category improvement to southeastern and central Kansas. More than 1.5 inches of rainfall this past week, along with soil moisture and long-term SPIs, supported a change from exceptional (D4) to extreme (D3) drought in parts of southwestern Kansas and adjacent southeastern Colorado. Widespread beneficial rainfall, exceeding 1 inch, this past week prompted a 1-class improvement to much of eastern Colorado. Swaths of heavy rainfall (more than 1 inch) also led to improvements of various Dx categories across parts of Nebraska and South Dakota. Much above-normal precipitation during the past 30 to 90 days and soil moisture percentiles supported the elimination of moderate drought (D1) across much of west-central Wyoming. The next available report will be Thursday, June 16, 2022.

Southeast Grass - Premium Small Square 10/bale Timothy Grass - Good/Premium Medium Square 110/bale Southwest Orchard Grass - Premium Small Square 3 Tie 19/bale Source: USDA-AMS Dept of Ag Market News Service, Greeley, CO

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CLASSIFIEDS

Cattle

Cattle

Wright Livestock Inc.

307-234-2700 • 1-800-967-1647 • Fax: 307-472-1781 • E-mail: jodym@wylr.net or denise@wylr.net Website: www.wylr.net. Weekly Deadline: Wednesday, 12:00 p.m.

BUYING AND SELLING

Notice

Help Wanted

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

Looking for Help?

A d ve r t i s e H e re !

Help Wanted

BLACKFOOT LIVESTOCK AUCTION IS LOOKING TO HIRE A LIVESTOCK MANAGER AT SALE YARD: This job requires several skills. Handling cattle, feeding, maintenance, repair, customer service. House provided. Call for details, 208785-0500 ..........................6/18

Services

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

(307) 436-8513 • Cell: (307) 267-1022

Auctions

Financial Services

Torrington Livestock Markets

AGRI-ONE FINANCIAL: Farm/ ranch and all commercial loans.

RATES AS LOW AS 4.5%. 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!! .......6/18

307-532-3333

www.torringtonlivestock.com

ROTH TRUCKING INC.HIRING FULL-TIME CLASS A CDL DRIVERS/LOADER OPERATORS/MECHANICS: Day Shift $30/hour, night shift $35/hour. Based out of Sundance, WY. Benefits: Health and 401(k), Equal Opportunity Employer.

Previous employment references required.

Call for an application or to find out more 605-341-0800 (office) FULL-TIME PEN RIDER WANTED: Scottsbluff County Feeders Looking for individual with good horsemanship skills, experience with cattle and ability to work in team oriented environment. Competitive wage/ benefit package. Set work schedule- 6 days on/2 days off.

Resume and references can be mailed or apply in person.

Scotts Bluff County Feeders, 30029 Cty. Rd. 11, Morrill, NE, 69358. For more information, please call 308-631-9396 or 308-247-2004 .....................7/2 LAUREL TRADING POST, LAUREL, MT HAS AN OPENING FOR A FULL-TIME TRAILER MECHANIC: Duties include set-up and delivery of new trailers, trailer repairs and service.

Tools and training provided.

Ag background beneficial. Pay DOE. Plus benefits. Call Greg at 406-628-2536 .................7/2

Services

Financial Services ALL TYPES OF EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLE FINANCING. Great service!! Great rates!! Call Chuck Brown at C. H. Brown Co. WY LLC, 307-322-3232 (office), 307-331-0010 (cell), or email chuckbrown@wyoming. com....................................... 6/11

Services

DESIGN-BUILD SOLUTIONS. Expanding on our years of experience in natural resource and agriculture engineering, WURX is a quality focused construction company. Our expertise and creative approach provide solutions for your construction needs.

LAND DEVELOPMENT•IRRIGATION INFRASTRUCTURE CROPS & WATERSHEDS•STREAMS & PONDS AGRICULTURE IMPROVEMENTS•WILDLIFE HABITAT CIVIL SITE DEVELOPMENT•ROADS & UTILITIES OIL & GAS•DAMS & RESERVOIRS Visit us online at wurx.us for more information and to learn how we can complete your project.

Request A Quote: 307-877-7570 | info@wurx.us

BLACK HILLS BENTONITE, TEN SLEEP, WY MINE IS LOOKING FOR SEASONAL TRACTOR OPERATORS FOR DRYING BENTONITE: Must be at least 18 and able to pass a drug test. Experienced or will train. Call Dan, 307-272-2400 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ...................6/18

FOR SALE: Two 14-week-old border collie puppies, black and white, 1 female and 1 male.

Ready for a good home. For more information, please call 970-3910731 or 970-213-0454 .........6/18 BORDER COLLIE/KELPIE PUPPIES: Ready May 30. Three males and 1 female. Out of working parents. Black and black/ white. First shots and wormed.

Ready to work and want to please, $350. Call 402-340-1326 ..... 6/11

POLISH TATRA LGD PUPPIES FOR SALE: Six weeks old and ready to go. Two females and 5 males available. Pictures available upon request. Very loyal guard dogs. Call 307-752-0081 or 307-672-2236. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds ............................................... 6/11

HIRING SUMMER CAMP COOK AND HORSEBACK TRAIL RIDE WRANGLERS: Free room and board. North Jackson Hole Horse Camp. Call or text Swift Creek Outfitters, 307-730-8830 ...................6/25 FORTRESS DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS NOW HIRING CDL A/B drivers, CDL A with tanker endorsement, experienced swamper, roustabout supervisor, operator with trackhoe experience on flowline or pipeline and 4 mechanical pipe fitters/skilled laborers. 23691 CR 60 1/2, Greeley, CO 80631, 970-353-6666, griselda.islas@ fortressds.com, www.fortressds.com ....................6/25

NOW THAT IT’S BRANDING SEASON, HERE’S A GOOD OLE WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: LHC, LSH. Dues paid until 2023, $1,750. Call 307467-5679 ..........................6/18

AKC LAB PUPPIES: All colors available, whites, blacks, yellows, dark chocolates and dark reds.

Excellent hunters, family companions. Full AKC registration. Shots, wormed, dewclaws removed. All puppies are cute, but it’s what they grow into that counts. Not all Labs are the same. Proud to own!! Been raising quality AKC Labradors for 25-plus years. Look at the rest but buy the best. Both parents on site for viewing. Will sell quickly!! $200 deposit, picking order is when the deposit is received. Doug Altman, Mitchell, S.D. Call/text 605-999-7149, click the our labs tab on the website for pictures, www.southdakotayellowlabs. com....................................... 6/11

FEED TRUCK DRIVER AND GENERAL FEEDLOT EMPLOYEE POSITION AVAILABLE FOR PROGRESSIVE 7,500 HEAD FEEDLOT IN WESTERN NEBRASKA: Fulltime position. Medical insurance and beef provided. Time and a half on Sundays and holidays when it’s your turn to work. Every other weekend off. Sick and vacation days provided. Applications can be picked up at the office or sent to: Chappell Feedlot, PO Box 691, Chappell, NE 69129. Call 308-8742297..................................6/25

BUILT ON GRIT

PROUDLY SERVING WYOMING’S

PRIVATE LANDOWNERS. We have the experience to take your vision and make it reality; from due diligence to construction, management, and permitting ultimately ownership transition. We work with all types of properties including production agriculture, farms, cattle ranches, equestrian estates, ranchettes and sporting ranches.

PUMP STATIONS•STREAMS & PONDS•MASTER PLANNING DESIGN/BUILD•IRRIGATION•LIVE WATER•SURVEY VINEYARDS•WATER DEVELOPMENT•WATER RIGHTS ENVIRONMENTAL & COMPLIANCE

Visit us online at westernhce.com for more information and to learn how we can help make your next project a reality.

Request A Quote: 307-215-7430 | info@westernhce.com

Call Damon - 308-520-8199 AKAUSHI CATTLE FOR SALE: Ten 3/4 blood heifer calves, weighing approximately 600 lbs., DNA verified and EID tagged to ensure authenticity; 4 2-year-old 1/2 blood Akaushi bulls; 10 full-blood Akaushi 2-year-old bulls; 10 older Angus cows, exposed to full-blood Akaushi bulls, calving April 1.

Located in Bethune, CO. Call 719-740-0403 ...................6/25

Angus

Angus STILL HAVE A NICE SELECTION OF REGISTERED YEARLING AND VIRGIN 2-YEAROLD BLACK ANGUS BULLS AVAIABLE: If you are looking for a stress free calving season, this group offers low birthweights and EXCEPTIONAL EPDs. Current EPDs available on our website www.antlersangusranch.com or call Earl, 307-660-4796 ...................6/25

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

PRIVATE TREATY

120 Yearling Bulls • 80 Coming 2-Year-Old Bulls 120 Replacement Heifers

by Popular Sires: S A V Bismarck, Rito 707, S A V Resource, Connealy Spur, Connealy Countdown and Coleman Charlo

Brands

Dogs PROVIDING INNOVATIVE

bred cows/heifers, cow/calf pairs and replacement heifers.

Services

GREAT PYRENEES PUPPIES FOR SALE: Ranch raised, run with livestock every day, parents onsite, proven bloodlines. Ready to go to work!! Nine and 4-monthold pups available. Have been raising these fantastic LGD for 40+ years. Moving and need to place in their new home before the move, $350. For more information, call 406-207-7674 ... 6/11 PUREBRED AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPS: One male and 2 females, sweet, adorable and very social. Will be around 40 lbs. when full grown. UTD on shots and deworming. Will make good outdoor and hiking companions. Ready now!! For more information, call 307-365-9285 ...6/18

Registered Angus Yearling Bulls Private Treaty Bridger, MT Sires Include: Niagara, Value Added, Unique, Growth Fund, Lucky Charm, Emerald and Chairman.

Many suitable for heifers.

Performance and carcass data.

Louis & Kathy Dubs • Billings, MT

406-652-7515 • 406-208-8643

windingriverangus@gmail.com Bulls Born & Raised Where Corn Don’t Grow!

Powder River Angus ANNUAL PRIVATE TREATY BULL SALE OFFERING YEARLING & TWO-YEAR-OLD BULLS

Calving Ease and Performance bulls available in volume!

Bulls are available now and will be sold on a first come first served basis. The offering can be viewed at the ranch or feel free to give us a call and we will work with you to ensure you get the bulls you are looking for.

Volume Discounts • Free Delivery • PAP Tested Fertility Tested • First Breeding Season Guarantee

Powder River Angus Neal & Amanda Sorenson • Spotted Horse, WY 307.736.2260 (h) • 307.680.7359 (c) nasorenson@rangeweb.net www.powderriverangus.com

Selling 30+ Bulls by Private Treaty!

Ultrasound, DNA, PAP data available! • 50% suitable for heifers Most AI sired - Alternative, Stock Fund, Jet Black, Deluxe, No Doubt, Stunner, Hometown & More....

Priced $2,500 - $3,500

Jason & Shirley ZumBrunnen 307-216-0198 www.zbangus.com

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Angus

Angus

Selling Private Treaty AAA# 20204377 CCL-DV Unique-0206 AAA# 20204374 CCL-DV Unique-0206X

These are two nice 18 month old, 1/2 brothers out of mother daughter cows.

Very closely related, semen tested and ready to go. (Suitable for mature cows)

AAA# 19915066 ELK-Comrade D3-02C8

This is a bull we used to clean up our heifers last fall, he will be too large for our use again this year. Very nice bull, extremely gentle.

We will do the Trich test and semen test.

Doug McLean - 406-853-6961 FOR SALE PRIVATE TREATY

SimAngus

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Horses

Crop Clanup

REGISTERED LONGHORN BULLS FOR SALE: Solid blacks and a few solid reds.

Wyoming Longhorn Ranch, please call 307-548-7111 or 307-272-7171 ................. 6/11

SLEIGH AND PONY CART FOR SALE: In excellent condition. Shaft and all pieces included. Sleigh is fitted for either pony or horse drawn, easily interchangeable. Call Richard Coupe, 970-4818951, e-mail cocoup06@yahoo.com. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds ............................. 6/25

BENNY HERNANDEZ IS IN THE AREA AND HAS PLENTY OF HELP TO CLEANUP AND HOE YOUR CROPS. Please call 307-431-7160 .............5/28

Dairy Cattle TWO FRESH JERSEY HEIFERS FOR SALE: One has bull calf the other lost her calf.

Both are milking. ALSO, four yearling Jersey heifers and two heifers that have been exposed to a Jersey bull. Delivery possible. 970-326-7372 ..................................... 6/25

Pasture

SIMANGUS BULLS: Bred to be productive members of your herd. 3H Simmental Ranch, Plains, MT. Contact Alan, 503931-6815 or 3HSimmental@ gmail.com ........................ 6/18

SUMMER PASTURE AVAILABLE: West of Casper, WY for approximately 100 pairs. Call 307-797-1858 ...................6/11

Hereford

Hereford

YEARLING HEREFORD BULLS FOR SALE BALDY MAKERS

Registered yearling Angus bulls. Sired by some of the best genetics in the breed as well as our top Herd Bulls. Never before offered. Deep set of calving ease heifer bulls and powerful cow bulls available.

Semen tested and up to date on summer kick-out vaccinations.

Ready to go to work for you.

Selling on first come, first served basis. Volume discounts apply. Delivery available.

Miller Angus Farms Estelline, SD. #Performance.

Pounds. Profit. TheM-Brand. Guarantee.

Kody-605.690.1997 Brady-605.690.5733

20 BLACK ANGUS FIRSTCALF HEIFER PAIRS FOR SALE. 307-322-5884..........7/2 REGISTERED YEARLING BLACK ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY: PAP, BVD and fertility tested.

Sires include: Jindra Acclaim, Worthington All Profit, GAR Composure, WXW In The Black, Page All Profit and Page Blackfoot. Page Angus Ranch, Page Family Limited Partnership. Call Tom Page, 307-7608429. EPDs on Facebook @ Page Angus .....................6/18

Hereford genetics maximize the value of your herd by leveraging traits such as, fertility, feed efficiency, docility and feedlot profitability

Bryan: 970-381-0264 Linda: 970-381-6811

54286 CR 27, Carr, Colorado 80612 Check Out Our Facebook Page: Sidwell Herefords, RLLP Catalogs available upon request

Limousin

Pasture Wanted

2-year-old registered Limousin Bulls

LOOKING FOR PASTURE FOR 35 PAIRS OF NICE BLACK CATTLE: Southeast Wyoming, southwest Nebraska Panhandle, north central Weld County Colorado preferably. I’m willing to work most of the summer, May 20-Aug. 9 or so and possibly weekends afterwards, in addition to leasing pasture. Looking for something a couple of hours from Grover, CO. I have excellent references for both leasing and work. Really hoping I don’t have to sell. Please call and we can visit, 303-8855575. Thank you!! ............... 6/25

COMMERCIAL BLACK ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE: Yearlings and twos. We select for fertility, milking ability, calving ease, gain and disposition. Reasonably priced. Call Shippen Angus, 307-856-7531 ......6/25 FORTY 3- TO 4-YEAR-OLD BLACK ANGUS PAIRS FOR SALE. Call Ron at 307-9211544 or 307-864-3733 ......6/18 YEARLING ANGUS BULLS: These bulls are grown, not fattened, will get out and cover cows. Many will work on heifers.

We will deliver. Call Joe Buseman, 605-351-1535 ..........6/18 REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS YEARLING AND 2-YEAR-OLD BULLS: Private treaty, large sire groups, performance and fertility tested, delivery available. TRANGMOE ANGUS RANCH, Glendive, MT. Call 406-687-3315 or 406-989-3315 ..........................................6/25

Red Angus REGISTERED RED ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE: Have 2-year-olds and yearlings. Trich and fertility tested. Ready to go to work!! Delivery available. For more information, call CLR Red Angus, Dan Robertson, 307-431-1013 ...................6/25 PAP TESTED HIGH ALTITUDE RED ANGUS 2-YEAR-OLD BULLS: Performance and calving ease bred, 28 years of PAP testing. Call Smith Land and Cattle Company, 719-5881877..................................6/18

SUMMER PASTURE NEEDED FOR 75-175 head of pairs.

Good references. Call 605-3473403 or 605-499-9088 ......6/11 Joe Freund 303/341-9311 Joey Freund 303/475-6062

Pat Kelley 303/840-1848

Ranch Lease Wanted LOOKING FOR RANCH/PASTURE TO LEASE/WORKING PARTNERSHIP in S.D., WY, NE, TX, OK, IA, MO, KS, N.M., NV. Don’t mind where or how remote. Call David Tanner, 352807-8203, roughridecattleservices@yahoo.com .......... 6/18

Horses

Longhorn REGISTERED TEXAS LONGHORNS FOR SALE: Gentle pairs, trophy steers, heifers, solid and colorful bulls. Foraging, hardy, low-maintenance cattle. Horn Showcase championship lines for show, beef and pasture ornamentation with traffic stopping colors and excellent horns. Easy cattle that are accustomed to simple handling, great for youth.

Westhaven Ranch in California, 209-274-9917, e-mail swestmoore@gmail.com or visit www.westhavenlonghorns.com. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds .................... 6/18

Hay Equipment

Longhorn

MINIATURE HORSES FOR SALE: Pretty lawn ornaments, sweet and gentle. One stallion, two mares and one yearling colt. ALSO, 2 Sicilian donkeys, keep together as a pair, one is free. Moving, need to sell. Call 307-258-2175 .................. 7/2 HORSE AND COLT STARTING: LOTS AND LOTS OF WET BLANKETS!!

Now taking in outside horses for problem solving, corrections, groundwork and lessons. Please call 307-7372680. “THE BUCK STOPS HERE!!” ....................... 6/25 TWO WELL TRAINED TENNESSEE WALKING HORSES, 15 and 16 years old, $3,000 each. For more information, call 406-224-1806...........6/11

HORSE SALE: 1 p.m. Big Horn Basin Livestock Auction in Worland, WY. Third Saturday of each month. NEXT SALE SAT. June 18. For more information, call Terry Warneke, 307431-1226 or Scott Heny, 307272-3743......................... 6/11 SILVER STATE INTERNATIONAL RODEO JUNE 30JULY 7: Winnemucca Events Complex, Winnemucca, NV. $20,000 ADDED money. ALL STAR TEAM: Each state will pick 5 contestants to represent their state. The team with the most points will win $1,500 cash. Prizes include: Cash prizes, saddles for event winners and buckles for 2nd-4th and go round prizes, 1st-3rd.

For more information or to register online, visit www. ssir.us, or call Kathy, 775217-2810 or e-mail silverstate10@yahoo.com. Check us out on Facebook .... 6/18 FOR SALE: RESTORED,1900 Dr’s Buggy, $3,000; 1906 Studebaker Mountain Spring Wagon, two seats, fringe on top, $5,000; one horse open sleigh, $2,000; horse packing gear and packing books; stainless steel cream cans and burner for cream can dinners, $250; power washer, $20; 40’ Excursion motorhome, full wall and bedroom slides, generator and lots more, $65,000.

Offers welcome. For more information, please call 307760-2844 ...................... 6/11

Saddles & Tack BOOT UP for the COLLEGE NATIONAL FINALS RODEO with 20% SAVINGS ON BOOTS!! HONDO, BOULET, JUSTIN WORK BOOTS, TWISTED X (boots and shoes) and more!! WE CAN ship!!

Shop Moss Saddles, Boots and Tack, 4648 West Yellowstone Highway, Casper, WY; 307-472-1872. Our family serving yours for 50 years!!

Check us out on Facebook or our website ...............6/11

Equipment 2008 TIMPTE GRAIN trailer tandem hopper bottom, $30,000 OBO; 1999 TRANSCRAFT 48’ step deck, $18,500 OBO; 2013 F150, eco boost, approximately 60,000 miles, $37,000 OBO; 1985 BIARRITZ CADILLAC, 2 door, 37,000 original miles, $7,200 OBO. Call 970-5205915..................................6/18 EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: John Deere 7100 12 row planter; John Deere 4440 tractor; Utility hay train; Artsway 425 grinder mixer; Modern Mill (mix mill) feed mill; Vermeer R23 rake; MF 2190 4x4 baler; Sitrex 17 wheel rake; CIH WD2504 swather with 19’ rotary head; CIH 1680 combine; John Deere 7720 combine; Brandt 5200 grain vac; Mack 613 sleeper truck; IHC 80 bbl vac truck; Merritt 48’x102” cattle pot; Mobile Tech 9 yd. volumetric concrete mixer; Degelman 570 rock picker. Call 406-254-1254 ...................6/18

FOR SALE 575 NEW HOLLAND BALER (serial no.

791664), good condition, extended bale shoot, re-built pickup head. Bales great!! $6,500.

Call 303-589-7413, e-mail hoganoutfitters@yahoo.com. To view photos, go to www.wylr. net in the classifieds ........7/2

Heating Equipment ELIMINATE ● RISING ● FUEL COSTS: Clean, safe and efficient wood heat. Central Boiler Classic and E-Classic Outdoor Wood Furnace; heats multiple buildings with only 1 furnace, 25-year warranty available.

Heat with wood, no splitting!

Available in dual fuel ready models. www.CentralBoiler. com. WE ALSO HAVE whole house pellet/corn/biomass furnaces. Load once per month with hopper. www.Maximheat. com. A-1 Heating Systems.

Instant rebates may apply! Call today! 307-742-4442. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds ...................TFN

Fencing

PLACE YOUR FENCING AD HERE FOR JUST $25/WEEK

FOR SALE: SAC 4400 mixer wagon with scale. John Deere 714A and 716A chuckwagons with John Deere running gears and bunk feeding extensions.

H&S 7+4 16’ chuckwagon with hydraulic drive and 12 ton gear.

Meyer 4518 18’ chuckwagon with tandem running gear. Unverferth 6500 grain cart with scale and roll tarp. New Holland 7150 16’ Hydro Swing. Rowse 3 pt. 9’ sickle mower. Rowse double 9 sickle mower with hydraulic drive. Rowse 16 wheel hydraulic V-rake. 12’ hydraulic box scraper with tilt. All in very nice condition!! Call 605-9995482..................................6/18

LODGEPOLE PRODUCTS, 307-742-6992, SERVING AGRI-BUSINESSES SINCE 1975!! Treated posts, corral poles, buck-and-rail, western rail, fence stays, rough-sawn lumber, bedding. SEE US at w w w. l o d g e p o l e p r o d u c t s . com and click our “Picking A Fence Post” tab to see why folks choose our posts!! ......................... TFN

Livestock Equipment

Livestock Equipment

Leatherwork LS CUSTOM LEATHER: Belts, tack, cell phone cases and much more!! Can personalize belts. Please visit www. lscustomleather.com. Contact Lester, 307-631-1053, leave a message ......... 6/25

Rupp Hydraulic Calf Tables Rupp Hydraulic Calf Tables $5,250 •• Handles Handles Calves Calves up up to to 300 300 lbs. lbs.

•• Operates Operates off off tractor, tractor, bale bale bed bed or orremote remote hydraulic hydraulic unit. unit.

Hay & Feed VALLEY VIDEO HAY MARKETS, LLC: Wyoming and western Nebraska hay available. Call Barry McRea, 308235-5386. www.valleyvideohay.com ......................... 7/2 TAKING INQUIRES FOR NEW UPCOMING CROP. Call 701-690-8116 ............... 6/11 2021 FIRST CUTTING ALFALFA HAY FOR SALE: Good green, quality round bales. Approximately 68 tons, $135/ton.

Located in Torrington, WY. Call 307-532-1528 .................6/25 SAFFLOWER STRAW FOR SALE: 3x3x8 bales, good for some reclamation or erosion control projects. Not good as feed or bedding. Make offer.

Call 307-350-0350, Farson, WY ............................... 6/25 HAY FOR SALE: Grass and alfalfa, big square bales, round bales and small square bales. All sizes, all qualities and all quantities. ALSO HAVE CORNSTALKS FOR SALE. Delivery available!!

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The program is intended to help beginning farmers and ranchers gain meaningful experience in agriculture by providing hands-on internships at working farms and ranches. The GrowinG project operates in cooperation with state producer organizations and educational institutions.

Partners include the Wyoming Stock Growers Association (WSGA), Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation, Wyoming Wool Growers and Wyoming Crop Improvement Association, as well as Wyoming FFA and 4-H programs. Currently, seven interns have been paired with agricultural businesses at various locations across the state.

Eligible applicants are individuals 18 years or older who identify as ready to begin farming or have been involved in farming or ranching for less than 10 years.

Applications remain open for candidates interested in joining this summer’s program.

Accepted candidates work with the site host to establish start and end dates once a stipend has been awarded. Interns spend about 90 days on a host farm or

ranch, learning from the manager and others while assisting with daily activities like branding, fencing and irrigating.

Taking part in at least one agricultural educational event, such as a Wyoming Extension workshop or WSGA convention, within the timeframe of the internship is also expected.

Throughout their internship, participants are required to document their learning experiences.

“Work summaries are required weekly and are rolling in fast, now that the internships have begun,” notes John Hewlett, project co-coordinator and ranching and farming specialist at UW. “Weekly work summaries will help the intern reflect on day-to-day work and educational experiences throughout the duration of internship,” says Ben Rashford, head of the UW Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics and one of the project coordinators.

“Summaries will be posted to the project site to help others understand the benefits of participation.”

Recent posts include a report on holistic resource management and a reflection on what it means to run an agricultural operation in “The Machine Age.” GrowinG interns who are also degree-seeking students are encouraged to seek academic credit for participating in the GrowinG Internship Program.

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Online application forms for interns and hosts are available at growingwy.org. The project website also offers links to a collection of monthly articles and resources intended to assist beginning farmers and ranchers to meet the challenges of getting started in agriculture.

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HEARING continued from page 1 of federal lands in seven Wyoming counties,” Barrasso said. “These acres are in WSAs, which are lands managed solely for preservation, even though they are not included in the national wilderness preservation system.”

WCCA Executive Director Jerimiah Rieman also provided comment in support of the WPLI Act. “The WPLI requires Congressional action to implement and represents a good effort to provide Congress with sound recommendations,” he said.

Past recommendations According to Barrasso, in 1991, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) recommended a balanced approach for Wyoming WSAs. “Some of the land was recommended for wilderness designation, while the majority was recommended for release back to the multiple use status,” he said.

“Unfortunately, here we are three decades later and these lands still remain in limbo and locked up. That’s why seven of our counties took on the issue with the WPLI.” “Until Congress acts, these areas are treated as wilderness,” he added.

WPLI Act Barrasso acknowledged the WPLI Act follows recommendations from the 1991 report, and it “strikes a balance between protecting the wild places people in Wyoming love, while expanding multiple use areas our state and local economies need,” he said.

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“Resolving this decadesold stalemate would increase conservation, recreation, oil and gas production and other vital multiple uses of Wyoming public lands,” he continued.

WSAs were initially established as a temporary plan, according to Rieman.

“Thirty-one years have elapsed since the BLM began managing Wyoming’s 42 WSAs,” he said.

He noted the WCCA developed the WPLI as a transparent process with defined principles and guidelines. The WCCA was determined to develop a legislative lands package, which was locally produced.

“It was very important to the WCCA we developed a process that ensured the access of anybody who wanted to participate in this process, not only in the development of this process – the principles and guidelines directing the process – but also the conversations themselves were deliberated to ensure we heard as many voices as possible,” he said.

“We developed this legislation in collaboration, and that’s something I and the county commissioners are excited about.”

Throughout the hearing, both Barrasso and Rieman reiterated how important it is that S. 1750 was developed with local input to hear what the people of Wyoming had to say.

“S. 1750 was written in Wyoming, not Washington D.C.,” Rieman said. “It is the work of communities,

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Advertise your treasures in the Roundup by calling Denise @ 800-967-1647. conservation organizations, outdoor recreation groups, mineral industries, ranching and ag and wildlife associations. These organizations found common ground on wilderness designation in multiple areas, while directing alternative management to other WSAs.” “I believe the best public lands decisions are those at the local level, locally driven, that’s why I was so proud to introduce this county-led WPLI,” said Barrasso.

Moving forward Barrasso mentioned it is time for the people of Wyoming to take action on managing lands.

“It was the BLM that made the recommendations of a way to resolve the Wyoming WSAs decades ago, but even though they recommended that, the lands continue to remain in limbo because Congress hasn’t acted on those recommendations,” he said. “Doing nothing and not allowing these lands to be used to their full potential seems like a wasted opportunity.”

Barrasso shared he will continue to support the WPLI Act and the people of Wyoming.

“I look forward to continuing an open and transparent process on this issue,” he said. “It’s my firm belief it is not Washington, but the people of Wyoming who should make the decision about how to treat these lands.”

Kaitlyn Root is an editor for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@ wylr.net.

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WSGA welcomes NCBA president during 150th Anniversary Celebration and convention Cheyenne – The Wyoming Stock Growers Association (WSGA) hosted a variety of speakers for cattlemen and cattlewomen from throughout the state during their 150th Anniversary Celebration and convention June 8-11. During the General Session on June 8, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Don Schiefelbein and Region V Vice President Skye Krebs provided a NCBA update during the event.

Evolution of an industry “One of the most difficult changes in a family operation is to understand change must occur,” said Shiefelbein. “A lot has changed, especially in our world.”

We live in a different place compared to 150 years ago. Back then, there was no electricity, cars, planes, indoor plumbing or state of Wyoming, he explained.

“In 1872, WSGA was founded and believe it or not, some of the very same issues we’re dealing with today were the reason this organization came to be,” he said.

Private property rights, barbed wire fences and railroads are a few changes to have impacted the industry.

“It’s amazing how time has changed some things and others have stayed pretty close to the same, but times are changing,” he continued. “It’s no longer

a John Wayne world – the world is quickly moving in [a different direction].”

“We have to understand the reality of where we are in position to the cattle industry, so in a very different world, all of us can survive and thrive – this is where NCBA comes in,” he shared.

Involvement “It is so important to be involved deeply with organizations in Washington, D.C. such as NCBA,” he said. “Today, the population is 98 percent nonag and two percent ag, but the most important thing to understand is the agriculture industry has lost the majority – over half of the population of the U.S. is three generations removed from production agriculture.”

He mentioned the understanding of agriculture changes when a person is three generations removed from the land. Many people don’t realize where their food comes from – it comes from production ag and not just the grocery store.

“This is a key point when moving the industry forward,” Schiefelbein mentioned. “There are a lot of issues we’re talking about and some of those same issues are the same ones we’ve been talking about for 150 years.”

Packers and price transparency are several topics the industry has regularly

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By Anowar Islam, Extension forage specialist

Pros and cons of fescue toxicity – Part VI Previously, I discussed some common syndromes of fescue toxicosis, including fescue toxicity problems in horses, reproduction problems in mares, including abortions, difficult birth (dystocia), longer or prolonged gestation, thickness in placenta, deaths of foals, retained placentas, little to no milk production (agalactia), mares’ death during foaling, some biology of the causal agent, benefits of fungal endophyte and endophyte-free tall fescue.

Now, I will focus on non-toxic endophytes and their effects on tall fescue and animal performance.

Tall fescue is a perennial cool-weather turf grass which stands out due to its growth habit.

Non-toxic, or novel, endophyte tall fescue Non-toxic endophyte is often called novel endophyte. This is a unique technology offering a solution to the problems associated with tall fescue toxicity in livestock.

The technology behind it is some strains of endophyte do not produce tox-

icalkaloids. Instead, they provide some benefits to tall fescue plants as toxic strains of endophyte.

These non-toxic, or novel, endophyte strains can be inserted into varieties of endophyte-free tall fescue. There are several strains of non-toxic endophyte; however, their effectiveness varies with the varieties of tall fescue.

Research results from grazing studies on lambs, beef steers, beef cows and horses show animal performance grazed on novel endophyte tall fescue is excellent and very similar to tall fescue with no endophyte.

In general, animal daily gain and total body weight are higher on novel endophyte tall fescue than on toxic endophyte tall fescue.

As a result, animals grazed on novel endophyte tall fescue reach desirable slaughter weight faster than animals grazed on toxic endophyte tall fescue.

There are several other benefits from novel endophytes on tall fescue plants as well. For example,

discussion were in regards to becoming an affiliate of NCBA. In order to join as an affiliate, a $10,000 fee is paid and they then receive one affiliate vote on the board. After an additional $35,000 is collected in the state, the affiliate will get an additional vote.

He shared nearly 85 percent of the NCBA board is affiliate groups, eight percent are officers and four percent is allied industries with the remaining four percent as a product counsel – they are the packers. A common misconception is NCBA is controlled by the packers, but this is not the case, he mentioned.

In addition, beef check off dollars are spent wisely and the process is audited to ensure dollars are spent appropriately.

Krebs reported their most recent audit found no neg-

“We have to understand the reality of where we are in position to the cattle industry, so in a very different world, all of us can survive and thrive – this is where NCBA comes in.” – Don Schiefelbein, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association discussed.

“Work the problem,” he said, quoting one of his favorite movies, Apollo 13.

“Don’t fall asleep at the wheel and don’t lose sight of the issues that are going to matter to our livelihood.”

“We’re so busy fighting among ourselves as a cattle industry about an issue that has not been solved for 150 years, while fake meat and the perception cattle are bad for the environment, is knocking on our door,” he continued.

At the end of the day, “Don’t lose sight of the big issues impacting the industry,” he said.

“We can’t be so confined with where we are today. We must engage – it’s not about whether we should or not, we must,” he mentioned.

During the convention, Schiefelbein shared the industry must be proud of the beef the U.S. raises, work to label it correctly and make sure the world understands how good U.S. beef is.

“It has to be done by those who make a difference and NCBA is doing novel endophytes provide improved plant growth and vigor, better pest resistance and improved drought resistance and grazing tolerance compared to toxic endophyte tall fescue. This provides an additional advantage of overgrazing the tall fescue stands, especially in drought or stressed conditions.

Although overgrazing is not recommended, as it could be detrimental for both novel and toxic endophyte tall fescue, using novel endophyte tall fescue has an obvious advantage in drought conditions and drought years.

Novel endophyte tall fescue became commercially available in the U.S. in 2000. There are several varieties of novel endophyte tall fescue currently available in the market. These varieties have no endophyte-related disorders and persisted well compared to toxic endophyte tall fescue.

Therefore, it is recommended producers should consider using novel or non-toxic endophyte tall fescue where possible for better productivity and animal performance.

Anowar Islam is a professor and the University of Wyoming Extension forage specialist in the Department of Plant Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. He can be reached at 307-766-4151 or mislam@uwyo.edu.

everything possible to make your lives better,” he concluded.

Changing misconceptions Krebs noted there are several duties as a region vice president. He works diligently with organizations such as WSGA to share how business is conducted within NCBA at board and committee meetings.

Not everyone can attend these meetings and a part of his job is to share information and help mitigate controversy in regards to NCBA. A few of the items of

ative findings and NCBA’s internal revenue standard is for very every dollar to be accounted for – not $100 or $500 increments.

In closing, “NCBA is the only checkoff contractor that uses its own dues dollars to defend the checkoff,” he said. “The accounting of the checkoff is taken very seriously at NCBA.” “The membership in Region V of NCBA is growing through six states – Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Washington and Oregon,” he concluded. “NCBA has a good structure in place to deal with grassroot concerns affecting our industry and we are in a very good position to defend the industry going forward.”

Brittany Gunn is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock. Send comments on this article to roundup@ wylr.net.

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It’s the Pitts

by Lee Pitts

Woke Up There is a group in California trying to get rodeo, team roping, barrel racing, bull riding and other Western sports banned from Los Angeles County. The fear is such legislation will spread throughout the not-soGolden State and then across

the nation.

Don’t think it’s possible?

Have you been to a circus lately and noticed there was something missing? No, it wasn’t the clowns, it was the animal acts the animal rightists were successful in getting rid of. In this case, the

clowns are a group called, Last Chance for Animals, headed up by a guy who has never owned a pet.

The L.A. ordinance would ban what the group calls “torture devices” such as flank straps, tie downs, spurs, lariats and lassos. What’s next?

Are they going to take ropes away from cowboys and cattlemen and ban them from wearing spurs? Will they try to ban junior livestock shows by banning show halters, show sticks and pig whips?

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advise the rest of us to not be confrontational in fighting the kooks and I suppose that’s best, but it’s just not my style. To open the eyes of prospective voting households (one of three of which owns a dog), I’d come up with my own ordinance which will get their attention. My ordinance would...

– Ban all dog shows because it’s segregationist.

It’s also racist not to commingle German shepherds and Yorkshires, or pit bulls and poodles in classes.

– I’d ban all leashes because we’ve all seen what happens when one dog sees another and they run to the end of their leash and choke themselves. How does this differ from calf roping?

– We’ve done a good job of limiting the use of hot shots in our industry, but how about those “electric fences” that shock a dog when they try to leave their yard? They too should be banned.

– It’s dangerous for dogs to chase cars and to protect them henceforth there should be no “free range” dogs and they should be confined in cages like laying hens.

– Did you know male

dogs are 6.2 times more likely to bite someone than female dogs? This is definitely sexist and is a good reason to ban all male dogs.

– Using dogs to gather cattle, find missing people, control rioters or sniff out dangerous drugs should be permanently banned because it’s a form of “slavery.” And there will be no more service dogs to calm post-traumatic stress disorder victims or warn someone they’re about to have an epileptic fit.

– It’s got to be embarrassing for poodles to parade around with those silly pompoms covering their joints.

I propose we ban all dog grooming because it’s humiliating the animals.

– Generally speaking, people are pretty good about picking up their dog’s poop with plastic bags and throwing it in the trash, but our landfills are being inundated with dog poop. So, if you’re “green,” you must agree with me – all pets should be stopped from pooping.

– Besides being disgusting, it’s a waste of water to let dog’s drink out of the toilet. Certainly, with drought gripping a large chunk of

From the Kitchen Table

By Lynn Harlan Rain, Glorious Rain and Food June 1, 2021, as some of you may recall, was 90 degrees Fahrenheit that day. We all looked at each other and thought, how are we going to get the lambs docked in this?

Processing lambs, also known as docking, is where producers castrate, vaccinate, remove tails and paint brand the lambs. It’s best done on cool mornings.

Thankfully the weather did cool off and eventually the ewes and lambs made it to the mountain where there was a little bit of grass and water.

June 2022, what a difference! We’ve got grass, cool weather and the other night had a gully washer, which filled the reservoirs.

As the old timers would say, “We’re in high cotton.” High green grass is more like it.

No one is complaining about rained out brandings, cancelled arena events or a very wet and snowy Memorial Day weekend. There may have been a few campers who were surprised, but we’re all walking around with a big smile on our faces.

May was full of graduation parties and brandings. As a food lover, I always look forward to these gatherings.

I especially hope for a neighbor lady’s brownies.

They show up at all major

functions around Kaycee.

Everyone waits for them, and I may have even snuck one home for breakfast the next morning.

Ok, to be truthful, they never last long. I believe the recipe is in an old Barnum cookbook somewhere, but they never turn out like Cheri’s.

For several years, Kate has had a teenage, all girl docking crew.

She’ll get the occasional high school boy, but it seems football camp or something else keeps them busy.

We attended a graduation party for three of the gals at the end of May, and I learned something new. They had chunks of watermelon to put in a cup and sprinkle Tajin seasoning (pronounced ta-Heen) over them, and then pour a little Chamoy Mega sauce over all of it.

Tajin is a seasoning made in Mexico, which is a little spicy, salty and tangy from lime juice.

The Chamoy Mega is a sweet and sour sauce also made in Mexico.

I read Tajin is wonderful sprinkled on mango, pineapple, melon, jicama and cucumbers. You can find it in the Mexican food aisle at most big supermarkets.

Am I the last person to know about this? You can teach an old dog new tricks.

the West, this water must be saved so there’s enough for the fairy shrimp and for the homeowner to water his or her petunias.

– I frequently see tiny dogs in purses and carryall bags in which they don’t have enough room to stand up, sit down and turn around. If we banned such practices in the case of veal calves, why not purse dogs? After all, what’s good for the goose is good for the gander.

– The fact America’s pets consume the equivalent of a year’s supply of grain for 35 million people is definitely not “WOKE,” which is defined as spiritual and intellectual enlightenment, like waking up from a deep sleep and seeing things clearly for the first time.

Of course, I would NEVER really support such an ordinance and neither would the majority of Americans, but maybe such an ordinance would “WOKE” people up and make them see what’s coming; because the real goal of groups like Last Chance for Animals is to stop all pet ownership.

So, don’t ask for who they come for...they come for you.

Charcuterie (shahrKOO-tuh-ree) is a French term relating to the preparing of cured meats, like prosciutto, bacon, salami, etc., but these days it is usually referring to a fun meat and cheese board, which may include cured meats, a variety of cheeses, crackers, nuts, fruits, vegetables and dipping sauces or spreads. If you’ve been anywhere fancy lately, you may have seen one.

A friend who does a lot of boating makes hers in a tackle box – handy on the boat and has a lid for keeping the wet out.

Filled with sliced meats, salami, olives, sliced cheeses, nuts and crackers, it’s an all-in-one “snackle box.”

I saw a picture where a mom had made an Easter basket in a similar type of box filled with all kinds of candy goodies.

On a ranch, your charcuterie board is probably a sleeve of Ritz Crackers and a tube of beef salami sliced with an almostclean pocket knife. There may be a can of Easy Cheese to go along with it, and it’s all topped off with a handful of trail mix.

Preserved children Take one large field, half a dozen children, two or three small dogs, a pinch of brook and some pebbles.

Mix the children and dogs well together, put them on the field, stirring constantly.

Pour the brook over the pebbles, sprinkle the field with flowers, spread over all a deep blue sky and bake in the sun.

When brown, set away to cool in the bathtub.

Thank you, Bonnie Smith.