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A Look Inside Lynn Harlan shares how to have fun on the stock trail......... .......................................page 5 Considerations prompted for early cattle weaning in drought. .....................................page 14 Recent and current climate conditions impact agriculture.... .....................................page 15 Lee Pitts tells of his experience in livestock media.........page 16

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Dietary guidelines suggest beef in youth diets The recently released 2020-25 Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggests incorporating beef into infant and toddler diets at a younger age.

This presents an exciting

achievement for the U.S. beef industry.

The effort was brought forward by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Women Infants and Children’s Program and

the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Together, these organizations are striving to pave the way for healthy Americans, starting at a young age.

Wisconsin Beef Coun-

cil Dietitian Sara Agena joined the Mid-West Farm Report after the report was made to share how this will affect young people’s diets.

Please see DIET on page 5

PARTNERSHIP IN MANAGEMENT

HATS Success A hand up, not a hand out was actor Wilford Brimley’s goal 13 years ago when he put in motion the first Hands Across the Saddle (HATS) event in Greybull to support those who didn’t qualify for public assistance. Over the last 13 years, HATS has given more than $800,000 to people and for the last event, held July 17, the committee reached Brimley’s $1 million goal. Gov. Mark Gordon proclaimed the day as “Wilford Brimley Day” in honor of Brimley’s efforts to help his fellow Wyomingites.

Protein PACT Twelve organizations representing farmers and companies who make the vast majority of America’s meat, poultry and dairy, as well as animal feed and ingredients, unveiled the Protein for the People, Animals and Climate of Tomorrow (PACT) – the first joint initiative of its kind designed to accelerate momentum and verify progress toward global sustainable development goals.

AFBF Survey The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) designed and distributed a survey to assess the impact of drought on farms and ranches.

The survey concluded most operational-level issues negatively impact business income, putting farm and ranch solvency at risk, highlighting the need for effective drought mitigation.

Milk Report The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service shared the April-June 2021 Quarterly Milk Production Mountain Region Highlights on July 22. According to the report, Wyoming dairy herds have produced 55.7 million pounds of milk during the quarter, totaling 55.7 million pounds, up 19.8% from the previous year. Nationally, production for the quarter totaled 58.1 billion pounds, up 3.7% from last year.

2020 Environmental Stewardship Award winners – Members of the Scott and Williams families hosted the rescheduled 2020 Environmental Stewardship Award at the Double 8 Ranch in Elk Mountain July 21. Seated on the bottom row, left to right are Madison, Kaitlyn, Lori and David Scott, Kathy and Willis Williams and Owen and Kristi Williams. Seated on the top row, left to right are Janelle, Orlinda, Corbin, Chaizley, Tallee, Addison and Kenny Williams. WYLR photo

2020 award winners celebrated Postponed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 winners of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association (WSGA) Environmental Stewardship Award, the Double 8 Ranch in Elk Mountain, were honored at a ranch stewardship tour July 21.

The Williams family has been managing the Double

8 Ranch for the Scott family for three generations. For almost 70 years, the Williams family continues the longheld traditions of stewardship.

In their award nomination, Mindy Meade of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service shared, “The ownership of the

Please see AWARD on page 14

Land taxes Advice shared to protect the next generation of family farms Transferring land and assets is a big fear of many farmers and ranchers across the country. Generally, families want to keep the farm or ranch within the family. Knowing what to do when the time comes can save families thousands and thousands of dollars.

“The American public, including most of the people in Congress have an incentive for farms and ranches to remain in the family,” shares Paul Neiffer, certified public accountant and business advisor.

Neiffer joined the Beltway Beef podcast on July 15 to share his knowledge behind the transferring of assets on family operations.

Current transfers Normally, family farms are transferred to new family members preceding death. The incident usually causes extra stress on the family.

Neiffer says, “When a farm family is transitioning to the next generation, it is a very capital-intensive business.”

He continues, “Any time there is extra taxes, which occurred on the transfer, it makes it difficult for the family to transfer the ranch to the next Please see TAX on page 4

UW welcomes WAES director The University of Wyoming (UW) announced the new director of the Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station (WAES) officially joined the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CoANR) on July 6.

The new hire, Eric Webster, comes to Wyoming after working as the director of the Louisiana State University’s (LSU) Iberia Research Station and assistant regional director of the LSU AgCenter’s southwest region. A UW news release shares research at this station includes cattle grazing and herd management studies as well as row crop research including wheat, soybeans, sugar cane and rice.

CoANR Dean Barbara Rasco said Webster will be a great addition to the college administration team.

“His experience in plant biology, crop production and technology transfer will help the college move forward with our initiatives to support Wyoming agriculture and more specifically to improve crop and forage production and control invasive plants across the state,” she said. “We look forward to him leading broad, college-wide initiatives in research and infrastructure improvements across the state.”

Webster’s research has focused on weed control in conventional rice and herbicide-resistant rice and has become highly visible across the U.S. and internationally, according to LSU. The southwest region has 15 parishes, similar to counties, and two research stations, including Iberia, near Jeanerette in southern Louisiana. Webster was named assistant regional director in 2013 and director of the Iberia station Please see WAES on page 4

county fair series

County fair season rolls on strong From first-year showmen to experienced livestock producers, excitement is in the air as exhibitors are ready to hit show rings around the state.

Youth showing goats, exhibiting breed specific sheep and showcasing home-raised cattle all have one thing in common – drive and passion to show these animals to the best of their ability.

First-year showman A first-year showman could not be more ecstatic to show her first goat at the Platte

County Fair. Tinley Buffington, a nine-yearold 4-H member, will take a goat named June to her first county fair.

Tinley shared she is excited to take the goat to county fair to show, saying, “I can’t wait to have fun with June while we are at fair.”

While Tinley’s show career is just getting started, she says she’s not ready to sell June quite yet.

“I don’t really want to sell June,” says

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Some Good, Some Bad

For those involved in agriculture, we always get suspicious when someone from Washington, D.C. says they want to do something to save America’s family farms and ranches. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) From the are saying just this as they have brought Publisher similar bills before the U.S. House and Dennis Sun Senate. Sen. Booker said this legislation would “transform a broken system and create a level playing field” for independent family farms.

The Farm System Reform Act does have both good parts and bad parts. There are some national farm organizations that like the idea, but cattle organizations around the country are appalled by what’s in the bill.

Like any other bill submitted to Congress, the important parts are always in the details and where the funding is to be spent, as well as the amount of funding in the bill.

Sen. Booker has resubmitted this bill he introduced in 2019. I don’t know what happened in 2019, but it evidently was defeated or killed. The Senator must figure his chances are better this time.

The Farm System Reform Act of 2019 would strengthen the Packers and Stockyards Act to protect family farmers and ranchers by restoring mandatory country-of-origin labeling requirements for beef and pork and expand to dairy products. It would also prohibit the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) from labeling foreign imported meat products as “Product of USA.” This bill would create market transparency and protect farmers and ranchers from predatory purchasing practices and protect livestock and poultry farmers from retaliation. It would prohibit the use of unfair tournament or ranking systems for paying contract growers.

Most family farmers and ranchers would welcome the above parts of the bill. In reality, I think if USDA would just enforce the current Packers and Stockyards Act, this would go a long way in helping family farmers and ranchers.

Then, we come to some parts of the act I think we need to take a long look at. Sen. Booker is a vegan and while that’s his choice and right, he also has the backing of some radical animal rights groups who want livestock producers to disappear and will go to any lengths to make it happen.

The parts of the bill that could or will harm livestock producers are to place an immediate moratorium on new and expanding large Confined Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) over 1,000 head and phase out the largest CAFOs as defined by the Environmental Protection Agency by 2040. The act would also provide a voluntary buyout for farmers who want to transition out of operating a CAFO. We’re all for breaking up the concentration of the meatpackers, but will eliminating the large cattle feeders hurt all in the cattle business? I think it will.

We have to consider if there will be an adequate number of new, smaller feeders to replace large feeders as well as their efficiency in feeding cattle. Sen. Booker seems to want no cattle feeding and to only utilize grass-fed cattle. This is not going to fly, especially in the export business. Some say it is a direct attack on cattle production. Consumers want beef from grain-fed cattle and so do others in countries that import American beef.

The most terrible part of the bill is it will have beef producers pitted against other beef producers over supporting the act, and it has already started. Beef producers divided are just what the sponsors of the act want to get rid of meat products.

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GUEST OPINIONS Wyoming Wildlife Taskforce – An Opportunity for Landowners

By Jim Magagna The Wyoming Wildlife Taskforce’s charge is to study top-priority wildlife policy issues facing the state related to the allocation of hunting opportunity, sportsperson access and other issues. Their goal at the end of an 18-month period is to present conclusions and recommendations to the Wyoming Legislature, Game and Fish Commission and Governor to support decision-making on Wyoming’s wildlife resources.

The taskforce consists of 18 members including state and local elected officials, landowners, outfitters and sportsmen.

To date, the taskforce has identified the allocation of hunting licenses to residents and non-residents, the license point system, landowner license allocation and potential transferability, landowner incentives and public access as among the issues that will be addressed. These are all issues impacting landowners.

The taskforce has held three meetings in Casper, and three additional meeting have been scheduled

in Casper for this year on Sep. 1, Nov. 18 and Dec. 3. In addition, groups of taskforce members are scheduling listening sessions across the state. The next scheduled listening session will be held in Gillette at the Campbell County Public Library, Wyoming Room, on July 29 at 6 p.m.

Sessions held to date have had significant input from diverse interests, but notably lack landowner input. It is essential landowners engage through these meetings, in-person or virtually and through the submission of public comment if our interests are to be advanced.

Taskforce members need to have solid information on the essential role landowners play in providing both habitat for wildlife and hunting opportunities. They also need to be made aware of the challenges that landowners face with excess populations of some species, destruction of fences and other range improvements and unauthorized trespass by a minority of hunters.

tions or restrictions should be placed on their transferability? What other incentives should be considered to encourage landowners to support game populations and provide hunting opportunities?

Policies, regulations and laws implementing the recommendations of this taskforce will influence big game management, hunting opportunities and landowner relationships for years to come.

I urge every Wyoming agricultural landowner to engage in this process in a timely manner. You will maximize the impact of your input if you are able to supply solid information regarding your current situation and wellreasoned recommendations for change.

For more information or to submit comments, go to Wyoming Wildlife Taskforce website at sites.google.com/wyo. gov/wyomingwildlifetaskforce/home.

Jim Magagna is the executive vice president of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association. For more information, visit wysga.org.

Landowner comments on wildlife impacts could include answers to the following: What species of big game animals are prevalent on my land, in what numbers and for what periods of time?

What percentage of my forage is being consumed by these game animals?

What impact do they have on my range improvements?

Comments related to license allocation could include: Do I allow resident hunters on my private land? If so, approximately how many each year? Do I charge an access fee to resident hunters? Do I make my land available to non-resident hunters?

If so, do I manage this directly or do I lease my land to an outfitter?

Input regarding landowner licenses is critical and may include: Do I regularly apply for landowner licenses? Are landowner licenses equitably distributed today based on the lack of any relationship to the acreage of habit being provided? Should landowner licenses be transferrable? If so, what limita-

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NEWS BRIEFS WHP, WyDOT provide support The Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) and the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WyDOT) have stated in a press release the departments are aware of the current drought conditions facing the state of Wyoming agricultural industry and fully support ongoing efforts to ameliorate the issues.

The release stated as a reminder and a result of COVID-19, there are exemptions in place for livestock and livestock feed to aid drivers with hours of service requirements.

The WHP would also like to remind carriers who transport hay, they can obtain a Class E permit which allows hay to be stacked to a height of 15 feet. Permits can be obtained at or through any port of entry for a fee of $15 for a single trip or $50 for an extended period not to exceed 90 days. Permits need to be obtained before entering or moving within the state.

WyDOT invites transporters and interested parties to visit their web page for contact information to the Commercial Carrier Section and Ports of Entry at whp.dot.state.wy.us/home/ ports.html.

The public is also encouraged to utilize the state of Wyoming webpage for information to assist with pertinent drought resources at drought.wyo.gov/.

Cowboys honored In a tribute to the hard-working men and women who helped establish the American West, the U.S. Senate has declared July 24, 2021 the National Day of the American Cowboy. The bipartisan resolution, which the Senate passed unanimously, was introduced by a group of U.S. Senators including John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis (both R-WY).

Started in 2005 by U.S. Sen. Craig Thomas, the National Day of the American Cowboy traditionally coincides each year with Cheyenne Frontier Days. The resolution honors the culture, traditions and values of the American cowboy way of life that are still alive today.

“The American cowboy symbolizes the spirit, values and traditions that people in Wyoming cherish most,” said Barrasso. “Washington could benefit from adhering to the cowboy’s commitment to honesty, integrity and hard work. I look forward to celebrating our American cowboys and cowgirls with the rest of Wyoming on this special day.”

“In Wyoming, we adhere to the Code of the West, a code of ethics that cowboys and cowgirls hold dear.

Live each day with courage, be tough but fair, ride for the brand, do what has to be done. These values guide us well at home, and I carry them with me to Washington. In Wyoming, we honor the spirit of the American cowboy every day. On July 24, the rest of the country gets a little taste of the values we hold so dear,” said Lummis.

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BLM seeks input

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Lander Field Office is seeking public comments as it evaluates the 2014 Lander Resource Management Plan (RMP).

The public is invited to submit comments on the draft evaluation report. The report assesses the existing Lander RMP to determine whether mitigation measures are satisfactory; whether there have been significant changes in the related plans of other federal agencies, state or local governments, or Indian Tribes; or whether there is new data of significance to the plan.

The BLM is required to regularly monitor and evaluate the decisions, supporting analysis and implementation of existing approved RMPs. This evaluation is not intended to initiate RMP maintenance actions, amendments or revisions; preparation of compliance documents; additional inventory of public lands or resources in the planning area; or evaluation of Greater sage grouse-related decisions and amendments.

Readers can access the draft evaluation report and the Lander RMP, and submit comments by visiting the BLM ePlanning site at go.usa.gov/xFYsM. The deadline to submit comments is Aug. 18. After comments are reviewed and incorporated into the document, the final evaluation report will be made available.

For additional information, contact Sarah Wempen at 307-332-8478, swempen@blm.gov or Holly Elliott at 307-347-5193, helliott@blm.gov.

FSIS to reduce fees The American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021, enacted March 11, provided the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) with $100 million from Fiscal Years 2021 through 2030 to reduce the amount of overtime and holiday inspection costs borne by official small and very small meat, including Siluriformes, poultry or egg products establishments.

FSIS is committed to supporting small and very small establishments. To implement this provision, FSIS is reducing the overtime and holiday fees for very small and small establishments. The fee reductions will be retroactive back to Oct. 11, 2020, provided the establishments submit the required form before the deadline of March 11, 2022.

The Wyoming Hereford Association (WHA) announced their annual show on Aug. 19 at the 2021 Wyoming State Fair in Douglas.

Each year, the WHA honors an individual or family who has made an impact on the industry. This year, the WHA will be recognizing the Richard “Dick” Drake family. Drake dedicated 62 years of his life to raising Hereford cattle. His early years were all about family and raising all kinds of animals, and he went on to become active in 4-H and FFA and showing champions at the county and state fair.

The WHA is proud to honor the Dick Drake family for the considerable mark he left on the Hereford breed in Wyoming. Join the WHA in honoring the Drake family during the Hereford show on August 19.

There will be 23 classes offered with approximately $7,500 in prize money for class, division and overall winners. In addition, a buckle will be up for grabs for the Supreme Champion animal. Jeremy Leister from Stillwater, Okla. will be judging with longtime WHA supporter, Dick Hiser, coordinating the show.

Entry fees will be $50 per head, and entry forms can be found on the Wyoming State Fair website. All entries should be sent to Cindy Stillahn, WHA secretary/treasurer, at 3902 CR 203, Cheyenne, WY 82007.

The show will begin at 10 a.m. on Aug. 19. Animals can begin settling in at the fairgrounds Aug. 17th with first bedding provided.

For any questions, contact Cindy Stillahn at 307-4213912 or by e-mail at cindystillahn@gmail.com.

NWPR challenge dismissed On July 16, the U.S. District Court in South Carolina dismissed a challenge to the Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR) and granted a remand without vacatur, ensuring the rule remains in effect until the Biden administration finalizes a new rule.

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), along with other agricultural groups, are engaged in litigation across the country to defend the NWPR and are pleased with this key legal victory.

“The NWPR is a major improvement to the widely overreaching 2015 Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule,” said NCBA Chief Environmental Counsel Scott Yager. “NCBA has long fought to protect private property rights and oppose the unnecessary expansion of federal jurisdiction over isolated and temporary water features.”

“This decision is a victory for America’s cattle producers, ensuring regulatory certainty while the Biden administration moves through the lengthy rulemaking process,” Yager continued. “NCBA opposes any federal action that hinders producers’ ability to make investments in their land and care for their cattle. Moving forward, NCBA will continue engaging with the Biden administration, Congress and the courts to protect cattle producers’ property rights.”

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Right now, it is simple for families to transfer assets because the heirs can set up the program in basis.

“For a ranch there is a lot of items that have a zero-cost basis,” Neifer explains. “When the person passes away, we get to step the asset up to the current worth. Then, the next generation gets to deduct this all over again.”

The current transfer program has helped the next generation of family farm owners afford the farm.

Another long-term provision benefiting new landowners today is their flexibility in the land they take over.

“Farmers and ranchers have the ability to sell land and reinvest it into other land and have that be a tax deferred arraignment – they don’t owe this tax during lifetime,” Neiffer says.

Now, if the next generation does not want to keep the land in the family name, they have a few different options to exchange the piece.

Neiffer explains, “If it ever ends up the family sells

or the family stops farming, then they are going to owe the tax and likely the tax is going to include interest.”

Redefining family Recently, the Biden administration has put in place new laws which affect transferring land within family farms and ranches.

Simply put, for single people and couples, the number of gains allowed on taxable income has changed.

Digging deeper into the transferring of farms to the next generation, Neiffer explains, “A lot of farms right now are going to stay in the family, but they are not going to the kids. Instead, they are going to the nieces and nephews because they are the ones farming.”

The issue lies in the fine print of the revision. Suggesting family only means spouse and kids, “keeping it in the family” holds a stricter definition. This provision causes an immediate tax because nieces and nephews are longer in the family.

“If it is truly an exemption, great, but our concern is the exemption is not going to be brought up,”

shares Neiffer.

While not fond of the 10-year requirement, the businessman is also worried the new language is going to negatively impact the next generation of family farms and ranches because of the confusing language.

“The American Family Plan – the green book President Biden came out with – only has about two sentences to deal with the whole thing,” Neiffer explains. “It is really hard to get very excited about these so-called exemptions. If it is like a lot of these other exemptions, they are not going to be as good as they are taunting.”

Expressing his concern toward the new program, Neiffer says, “There is already a revision in the code called 32A that deals with transfers of farms to the next generation. As part of this code, there is a 10-year requirement, and cousins, nieces and nephews don’t qualify.”

Challenging new programs While Biden and his team may be posing a challenge to the family farmers and ranchers of America, there are two programs set into action which focused on new transfer methods.

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was proposed by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and aims at forms of trust to transfer assets. Expecting to drop exemptions down to $3.5 million, the act would lower the amount of money families are able to give away.

Neiffer describes this new act, saying, “He would like to curtail the ability for farm families to transfer assets to the next generation in the form of trust.

Right now, a farm family can transfer assets in the form of trust and there is no tax owed.”

The second act also includes transferring land using trusts.

“On the Step Act side, if landowncers have transferred their land into a dynasty trust, it is going to be taxed every 25, 30 and 35 years,” explains Neiffer.

However, this new act makes more work for the farm owners.

Neiffer shares, “If the family farm is transferred into a trust for the benefit of the farm, every 25 years they are going to have to pretend they sold all of those assets for fair market value. If they have these dynasty trust set up, they have to pretend they are doing an estate every 30 to 40 years.”

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“Farming is a very low-margin business. Any time you have to assess extra estate in income taxes, it is very difficult for families to keep the farm or ranch in the family.” – Paul Neiffer The details of these acts could be very detrimental to family farms and ranches.

Acknowledging landowners’ concerns, Neiffer concludes, “Farming is a very low-margin business. Any time you have to assess extra estate in

income taxes, it is very difficult for families to keep the farm or ranch in the family.”

Savannah Peterson is an intern for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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He has published more than 570 publications as senior or coauthor, published 92 journal articles and semitechnical publications, 61 research reports, 56 extension publications and 36 press articles.

Webster joined LSU as a weed science assistant professor in 1997, became an associate professor in 2001 and full professor in 2005. His teaching duties included plant/herbicide physiology as well as weed biology and ecology. Webster received his PhD in weed science from Mis-

sissippi State University, his master’s in weed science and his bachelor’s degree in agronomy and soils, both from Auburn University.

The WAES is the CoANR’s research arm and also directs research and Extension centers at Laramie, Powell, Sheridan and the James C. Hageman Sustainable Agriculture Research Center near Lingle, according to the UW release.

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DIET continued from page 1 She began, “What they are recommending is introducing beef to infants and toddlers in order to incorporate every bite with protein, iron, zinc and choline.”

This new guideline pushes parents to include beef, the nutrient-dense protein, in their child’s diet to provide them with a unique taste and texture.

With many different ways to prepare meat and make it safe for all stages of life, babies and toddlers can reap the benefits of beef.

The Beef Council has found ways to make it easier for parents to put the new dietary suggestion into practice, saying, “Serving nutritious food

babies and toddler love to eat, like beef, is simple and easy – puree, mash, chop or shred meat at various stages to meet their changing feeding needs.”

Babies’ growth The decision to include more beef into infant and toddler diets did not come easily. Still, looking at the data, the benefits beef provides combined with the growth and development babies endure make it logical to proceed with this plan.

Babies take on so much growth in the first year of life. Their body weight triples and they more than double their length. All of this change requires highquality nutrients and beef helps to meet their grow-

From the Kitchen Table

By Lynn Harlan

The Onion Drop July is almost gone and I’m sure looking forward to a cooler day. We had three nice days at the beginning of the month when we were on trail – it even rained – there was not a slicker in sight, but coats dry out and no one complained.

There is nothing more magical than when the rain stops, the clouds clear and the evening light paints the world in soft, glorious colors. We haven’t seen much rain since the first of the month, but I heard it poured the first night of the Casper rodeo. Alas, not a drop 10 miles west of town.

There has been moisture this summer, but it’s been spotty. Of course, having all of the hay down usually brings on a shower or two.

Yes, we did our long trail again this year and headed out with a big band of ewes and their lambs – the only sheep on a stock drive that used to see thou-

sands of ewes and lambs on their annual trek to the southern Big Horns. We did have some cowboys and their cows ahead of us, but there was plenty of room for everyone.

My kids grew up trailing, and those are some of their fondest memories.

It was all horseback then, and now we have a pickup, camper and a four-wheeler trailer hooked on behind.

Whoever is moving the camper just rides ahead, loads their four-wheeler and pulls up the trail.

In the old days, the 33 Mile Stock Drive was crowded. There was a big ranch out of Casper with seven bands of sheep, and their cows would march themselves up the trail.

We had to find a day when we could “kick out” and fit in between the bands of sheep. Usually, there was a day between bands, but in the surge of the summer trail, sometimes it might be a half-

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ing demands.

Recognizing an infant’s brain capacity grows by over 40 percent, the Beef Council shares, “The American Academy of Pediatrics recognizes key nutrients found in beef are essential to support growth and cognitive development during the early years.”

Still, less than 10 percent of infants fewer than 12 months of age have eaten beef, and many believe this needs to change.

Safely incorporating beef While the 2020-25 Dietary Guidelines for Americans is pushing for more beef in a child’s diet, the Beef Council has proposed a safe plan to teach young ones how to enjoy beef.

It is recommended to begin introduction of beef

around six months of age.

“What we are looking at is beef being a complement to other foods,” shares Agena. “We are not feeding a six-month-old a steak, we are looking at pureed beef.”

She continues, “Around six months of age, it is important to introduce nutrient-rich solid food, along with breast milk or formula.”

If a baby is able to sit up with or without support, have control of their head and act interested in food around six months of age, it is safe to start feeding them solid foods.

The added health benefits beef has to offer is not the only positive impact it has on a baby’s growing experience.

“This introduction of complementary foods provides babies with an

opportunity to experience new tastes, textures, colors and enjoy food,” says Agena. “Foods like beef can provide babies with a good source of iron, zinc, choline, B vitamins and protein. Plus, beef is a real food.”

Continuing growth By the time babies are six months of age, they are needing more nutrients than breast milk alone can provide. By adding beef into their diet, the extra iron and zinc intake can help improve their immune system, promote growth and accelerate learning milestones.

As babies continue to grow, their safe eating texture and iron requirement change.

“Each month of the child’s life is different.

At six months we are using puree, while chil-

dren six to eight months can consume a lumpy texture and at eight to 10 months maybe shredded or chopped beef. At 10 to 12 months, babies can start to practice self-feeding,” explains Agena.

After six months of age, a baby’s ability to store iron depletes. The Beef Council recommends 11 milligrams (mg) of iron in babies seven to 12 months of age and seven mg of iron in infants 12 to 36 months of age.

It can be challenging to keep babies and toddlers eating safe and healthy foods. However, by incorporating beef into their everyday meal young people can greatly benefit.

Savannah Peterson is an intern for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

day or one move. Disaster would strike if the bands of sheep mixed and they had to be worked somewhere on the trail.

There were also herds of cows in the line-up, and one of those families was Frank Shepperson’s family out of Midwest.

Frank’s kids were young, and sometimes Bob would go down after his nap and play cards with them. We wouldn’t see much of the Sheppersons the rest of the year, but had many summers when we would all be on the trail together.

I was happy this year to see that Frank’s daughter Lisa Shepperson Garnhart and her husband Gus from Edgerton have continued the tradition of trailing cows and calves to the mountains. This year, she had a big crew with kids and their cousins out of Texas and friends from Arizona.

They had a big remuda to mount everyone up. She also had her brother Les to help out – he would fly and check on them every day.

Les is a fine pilot and was also a fine steer wrestler in the not too distant past.

One day when Bob was still at Fifty Mile flats – so named because it was 50 miles from there to the Wonder Bar in Casper, where many sheepmen would go to pick up their

herders – Les flew over and Bob “mooned” him.

This prompted Les to turn around and land on the wide road, and he and Bob had a visit.

I joined the trail soon after, and Les would buzz the camper in the early morning when it was good flying and wake me up.

Bob and Les were in phone contact, and one day Les asked if we needed anything. Somehow, we had managed not to get

any onions in the camper, and everyone knows there has to be onions with fried potatoes – a staple on trail.

Bob texted Les that we could use some onions, and Les reported back to say he had some. A couple of hours later, Les returned, circled around and we got ready to catch onions.

They arrived in fine shape, wrapped in bubble wrap.

Of the bunch, three onions were whole and one was “pre-chopped,” but I

wasn’t complaining.

On this trip, Bob started something, and it wasn’t long before the kids and cousins on the trail ahead learned Bob was mooning Les on his flyovers. Soon, everyone was dropping their drawers for Les. Les commented to Bob that, “He had seen more behinds than a toilet had that week.”

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FAIR continued from page 1 Tinley. “She’s a really good goat, but I also would really like to start saving money for college.”

At home, Tinley spends a lot of time working with June and enjoys learning about feeding, showing and fitting her goat.

“I like having fun with June, she is so playful,” Tinley says. “After we work together, she likes to follow me like a dog when she’s let go.”

Tinley shares her aunt helps when it comes to fitting her goat, noting, “My aunt helps me wash my goat, and shear and clip her so we can get ready for the fair.”

Tinley and June will make their appearance at the Platte County Fair held July 23-Aug. 1 in Wheatland.

Converse County siblings Ayden and Oakley Lamb exhibited their show cattle projects this past week at the Converse County Fair in Douglas. Older brother Ayden is a four-year 4-H member and sister Oakley is a second-year member.

The brother and sister duo are members of the LaBonte Sagebrush 4-H Club based in Glenrock.

Ayden brought his steer named Bro-Chacho to show at fair, and Oakley exhibited two steers named Skid Steer and Edward.

Ayden says his favorite part of fair week is getting to the fair grounds, sharing, “It’s so nerve racking pulling into the fairgrounds. All I can think is, well, this is it.’”

“Showmanship is my favorite,” Ayden continues.

“I’ve done good in it before and I feel like I have improved.

The market show isn’t as easy because there are a lot of really good calves. In showmanship, you get to smile at the judge and present yourself and the calf.”

“My favorite part of my project is the color of my steers,” shares Oakley.

“I really want to win a belt buckle this year. I have been working really hard with my calves.”

Ayden and Oakley both give credit to their step-dad Nick Ladd when it comes to helping them with their calves.

“He helps in the beginning of the year with halter breaking and training them, and he helps me wash my calves,” Ayden says. “He

Enjoying the moments – Rachel Sweet, shown exhibiting her steer at the Weston County Fair in Newcastle, advised young 4-H and FFA members to make the most of raising and showing livestock, because the memories will be cherished forever. Courtesy photo

really helps me improve when I am practicing with my calf.”

Oakley explains Nick has also taught them about preparing their calves for show, saying, “He teaches us and talks to us about clipping our calves while we watch him.”

Weston County competition Rachel Sweet, an upcoming senior at Newcastle High School, is getting ready for the Weston County Fair with her four Columbia breeding sheep and her home-raised steer.

“I am most excited for the sheep show,” Rachel notes.

“It’s by far my favorite show, and I have a pretty nice lamb this year. I can’t wait to see how it goes.”

Rachel’s calf Buddy has sentimental value, as she picked him out of the family herd.

“I picked him out of our cows this winter and have been feeding him ever since,” Rachel shares.

Rachel raises a few Columbia sheep, a few market lambs and her family runs a herd of cattle.

Rachel shares, Ann Wehri is one of her biggest mentors in the livestock business. She helped Rachel get her first market lamb and still helps when it comes to breeding Rachel’s Columbia sheep.

“She helps me with my breeding sheep program and lets me borrow a ram every year to breed to my Columbia sheep,” Rachel says. “Ever since I started 4-H she’s been there to help.”

While Rachel isn’t sure if Casper College or Laramie County Community College will be her next step, she notes growing up showing livestock has provided her with many memories.

“Younger showmen should cherish every moment because it goes by so fast,” Rachel advises. “Have all the fun – it’s so much better if you are having fun while doing it.”

Some friendly competition never hurt a soul, and Hailey Wehri, an upcoming college freshman, is taking two heifers to the Weston County Fair.

“I have a purchased Chianina heifer from Ohio and the other is a Shorthorn Plus I raised on my own,” says Wehri. “I am starting my own club calf business – Wehri Show Cattle – and my Shorthorn Plus heifer is out of my first calf crop.”

Hailey has been working for over a year with the homeraised heifer she has taken to the Central States Fair, Black Hills Stock Show and the 2020 Weston County Fair.

Hailey is in the barn every day making sure her calves look just right in preparation for both county and state fair.

“My calves are walked every day in the air-conditioned barn, fed twice and then washed and blown dry.”

Hailey says she looks forward to showing all year long, sharing, “I love the atmosphere and people at livestock shows. I enjoy showing and there is a lot of competition at the Wyoming State Fair, which I really enjoy.”

Hailey was named the 2021 Wyoming FFA State Star Farmer, and she has used this award to help motivate herself to work harder.

“I was really honored to be recognized and it was a huge achievement for me. I have been working hard to sell calves and be as competitive as possible in the cattle world,” explains Hailey.

Cameron Magee is an intern for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

Brother and sister duo – Ayden and Oakley Lamb, of Glenrock, have been working hard and learning how to feed, prepare and present their market steers at the Converse County Fair.

Courtesy photo

Raising future producers – Through her interests in pursuing the beef project, Hailey Wehri has started her own herd of Shorthorn Plus cattle, and has many big plans for the heifers she has purchased. Courtesy photo

Fair fun – Nine-year-old Tinley Buffington of Wheatland is excited to have fun at her first year of Platte County Fair with her goat, June.

Courtesy photo

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OBITUARIES

James “Jim” Werner Nov. 18, 1950 – June 18, 2021

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Richard “Dick” Drake April 26, 1936 – July 14, 2021

Richard R. “Dick” Drake of Cheyenne passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on July 14 at Cottonwood Creek Memory Care in Cheyenne.

He was a much-loved husband, father, granddad, brother and friend.

Dick was born on April 26, 1936 at Arapahoe, the son of Joe F. and Ethel P. Drake.

His early years were all about family and raising all kinds of animals, and he went on to become active in 4-H and FFA and showing champions at the county and state fair.

Dick graduated from Riverton High School and then attended and graduated from the University of Wyoming (UW) in 1958. While at UW, Dick met Myra Louise “Lou” Holmes, and on Oct. 26, 1958, they were married.

Dick and Myra Lou then moved to the family ranch north of Cheyenne and started their lives together in Myra Lou’s grandparents’ home that was originally built in 1925. They welcomed three children – Jolene, Kent and Joylyn. Together they joined other family members, including Myra Lou’s parents Keith and Myra Holmes and brother Buck Holmes, raising cattle and later forming the registered Hereford cattle business, “Holmes Herefords, Inc.” Dick was a Wyoming rancher who had a tremendous passion and eye for producing the best Hereford cattle he could for himself and the ranch family. He sold Holmes Herefords cattle all over the world.

Dick and Myra Lou were a true team on the ranch and were married for 41 years, until Myra Lou’s death in 2000.

Dick later remarried Patricia “Pat” Fox on June 15, 2002, and the family welcomed her to the ranch in Cheyenne.

They were married 19 years.

Dick served in the Wyoming Army National Guard.

He was a member of the Wyoming and American Hereford Associations, Wyo-

ming Stock Growers Association, National Cattleman’s Beef Association and served as president on the Laramie County Fair Board.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Myra Lou, an infant daughter Jolene and sister Wanda Davidson.

He is survived by his wife Pat; son Kent (Laura) of Cheyenne and daughter Joylyn (John) Ciz of Wheatland; stepchildren Christine (Jeff) Hilliard of Canyon Lake, Texas, Kevin (Dixie) Fox of Sheridan, Janet (John) Peyrot of Sheridan; brother Bill (Marsha) of LaPorte, Colo., sister, Connie (Willard) Woolwine of Jackson; grandchildren Kolby (Mallory) and Lucas Drake and Jaycilou Ciz; step-grandchildren Jodi (Jim) Buffington, Jason (Nichole) Ciz and Jamie (Kurtis) Wilson, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and great step-grandchildren.

The memorial service for Dick was held at King of Glory Lutheran Church in Cheyenne on July 21.

In memory of Dick, friends may contribute to the Wyoming Children’s Society, 314 East 21st Street, Cheyenne, WY, 82001.

James “Jim” Edmund Werner, 70, passed away June 18 at the Platte County Memorial Hospital in Wheatland surrounded by family.

Jim was born Nov. 18, 1950 to John “J.P.” Phillip and Barbara “Bobbi” Ann (Leman) Werner in Douglas. He was the oldest of three children.

Jim grew up and lived the majority of his life on the family ranch north of Douglas. He attended rural school near the ranch and then graduated from Douglas High School. Jim attended Casper College, but his time was cut short due to his father’s illness. He then returned to work on the family ranch.

Jim and his brother Mike bought the farm together shortly after he returned from college.

Jim married Dawna Lynn Peterson on June 5, 1974. From this union, they had three children. They

moved from the farm out to the ranch north of Douglas in 1975. Together they bought a ranch in Lance Creek in 1990.

After 22 years of marriage, Jim and Dawna divorced.

Jim married Lorrie Lee (Hemmah) Clay on Aug. 8, 1998. Lorrie and Jim shared a wonderful marriage filled with love and adventures. In 2006, Jim began another adventure with the purchase of another ranch in Lance Creek. They moved that fall to the new ranch. Jim and Lorrie, along with Jim Bohannon, purchased the Angler’s Rest and they then moved to Glendo in 2017. He resided there until his death.

Jim was a true rancher and entrepreneur. One of his greatest passions was buying land and then finding a way to pay for it. If he got to the point where he needed to pay taxes, he bought another ranch. He was not a quitter and saw everything through to the finish.

As a fourth-generation rancher, he enjoyed ranching and passing on the heritage of ranching. Jim also enjoyed guiding hunters, playing pool, spending time with friends and most importantly, building a great herd of cattle. He served as chairman/president of Converse County Rural

Fire, was involved with Wyoming Stock Growers Association, served on the Converse County Weed and Pest board and was a member of the Douglas Moose Lodge #602.

Jim was survived by his wife Lorrie of Glendo; children J.J. (Connie) Werner of Douglas, Erica (Brandan) Stewart of Fruita, Colo. and Jessica (Aaron) Adams of Lance Creek; step-daughters Jackie (Jim) Bohannon of Glendo and Kimberly (Bobby) Himle of Douglas; 13 grandchildren; brother Michael (Nita) Werner of Douglas; and sister Elaine (Frank) Moore of Douglas.

He was preceded in death by his father J.P. on May 6, 1983 and his mother Bobbi on Dec. 31, 2001.

A vigil for the deceased was held June 24 and liturgy was held on June 25 at Saint James Catholic Church in Douglas with Father Lucas Kazimiro Simango as the Celebrant. Interment was in the family plot at the Douglas Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial to the Converse County Rural Fire Department, PO Box 766, Douglas, WY 82633 would be appreciated by the family.

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OBITUARIES

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Edgar “Ed” Boner Jan. 18, 1927 – July 12, 2021

Edgar “Ed” Jess Boner, 94, a lifelong Niobrara County rancher, passed away July 12 at the Niobrara Health and Life Center where he had been a resident since July 2016. In his own words, he stopped “plugging along.”

Ed was born in Edgemont, SD on Jan. 18, 1927 to Jess and Izetta (Renswold) Boner. For the next 85 years, his home was the Boner Ranch, 35 miles northeast of Lusk.

Ed was later joined by brothers Jim and Bob to complete the family. After Jess Boner’s untimely death in 1945, Izetta and the brothers partnered to run the Boner Ranch until

1963 when Bob purchased a ranch in Converse County.

Izetta, Ed and Jim remained ranching partners until Jim’s death in September 1973 and Izetta’s in 1977. Ed continued operating the Boner Ranch until 2012 when the ranch sold.

Over the decades, Ed managed tens of thousands of cattle and many more sheep. Sheep were his favorite, primarily the Rambouillet and Columbia breeds. In 2012, he purchased a ranch property north of Lusk. Ed was known to outwork those half his age and was an active rancher into his late 80s.

Ed was homeschooled by his mother through sixth grade. Grades seven and eight were at Buena Vista school in northern Niobrara County. Ed boarded in Lusk to attend high school, graduating with the class of 1945.

He played football and was a proud member of the 1944 district champion squad. After graduation he attended several quarters at the University of Wyoming,

eventually returning to the ranch full time.

On Dec. 19, 1951, Ed married Juanita Pauline “Polly” Green in a ceremony in Casper at the same church where Ed’s parents were married. They made their life together on the Boner Ranch, and to this union were born three daughters – Jessie, Charlene and Karen, as well as one son Edgar Jordan “Jordy.”

The hardest challenge the Boner family faced was Jordy’s tragic death at the age of 18. The family considered Ed as their ‘rock.’

Ed was very involved in his community and state, active on boards and organizations including the Niobrara County School Board, Niobrara Agriculture and Stabilization Board Conservation Committee, Niobrara Predator Control Board, Soil and Water Conservation District, Niobrara County 4-H Program, Masons, Order of Eastern Star, Jobs Daughters, Wyoming Wool Growers Association, Wyoming Stock Growers Association

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and Wyoming Department of Agriculture Board.

In addition to his family, one of Ed’s greatest loves was flying. He purchased a Piper Cub in the 1950s and flew it his entire career. Starting lessons at age 16, he acquired his pilot’s license by the time he was 18.

Ed used his plane to assist in daily ranch work, always amazing people with where he could take off and land. Many people flew with Ed, including five generations of family, ending with his greatgrandchildren.

Ed is survived by his

daughters Jessie Walduck of Lusk; Charlene Boner of Cheyenne and Karen Boner of Cheyenne; grandchildren Shannon Lauer (Renea Flores) of El Cajon, Calif., Kirk (Stephanie) Haas of LaGrange; Kevin (Jamie) Haas of Crawford, Neb., Jess (Kelly) Ketcham of Cheyenne; great-grandchildren Chloe, Luke and Liam Haas and Jace and Jack Ketcham; nephews Brad (Laurie) Boner of Glenrock; Rob (Ann) Boner of Orin Junction and Jeff (Tracey) Boner of Douglas.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents Jess and Izetta Boner, wife Polly

Boner, son Jordy Boner, grandson Dustin Lauer, son-in-law Phillip Walduck, brother Jim Boner and sister-in-law Betty Boner, brother Bob Boner and sister-in-law Ann Boner.

A celebration of life will be Aug. 1 at 3 p.m. at Lusk Congregational Church with Pastor Mark Lohr officiating and eulogy

by Randy Corley. Interment will follow at the Lusk Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ed may be made to donor’s choice.

Ed Boner’s parting words were often, “Don’t drive over a 100!”

Fuel shortages addressed To help prevent potential gasoline, diesel and aviation fuel shortages, Gov. Mark Gordon has signed an executive order that puts in place temporary emergency rules for the Wyoming Department of Transportation allowing drivers to make extra fuel deliveries.

The order is effective July 20 through Aug. 20.

Demand for fuel has increased due to post-pandemic travel in the U.S., with increases in travel and tourism seen throughout the state. In addition, an early fire season has resulted in increased fire suppression efforts which have also impacted demand for various fuels across the western United States.

“It is critical that we have adequate fuel supplies. This is particularly necessary for air support during this fire season,” Gor-

don said. “These emergency rules will help increase fuel deliveries without potentially harmful delays.”

The emergency rule suspends regulations on driving hours to allow drivers to meet the increased demand for fuel, but still indicates drivers cannot be on the road when they are fatigued. Fuel delivery companies are specifically asked to take extra precautions to ensure the safety of both the public and company drivers.

This order applies specifically to drivers bringing gasoline, diesel or aviation fuel to Wyoming or doing in-state deliveries. The order also aligns Wyoming with other surrounding states, which have implemented similar executive orders.

For questions pertaining to enforcement, contact Wyoming Highway Patrol Lt. Dustin Ragon at 307-777-4872.

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CALENDAR

SALES Aug. 2-6

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Platte County Fair, Platte County Fairgrounds, Wheatland. For more information, visit plattecountyfair.org or call 307-322-9504.

Teton County Fair, Teton County Fairgrounds, Jackson. For more information, visit tetoncountyfair.com or call 307-733-5289.

Weston County Fair, Weston County Fairgrounds, Newcastle. For more information, visit westoncountyfair.com or call 307-746-9906.

National Day of the American Cowboy.

Crook County Fair, Crook County Fairgrounds, Sundance. For more information, visit crookcofair.com or call 307-283-2644.

16th Annual Thermopolis Cowboy Rendezvous PRCA Rodeo, Hot Springs County Fairgrounds, Thermopolis. For more information, visit thermopoliscowboyrendezvous.com.

Washakie County Fair, Washakie County Fairgrounds, Worland. For more information, call 307-431-6318.

Big Horn County Fair, Big Horn County Fairgrounds, Basin. For more information, visit bighornfair.com or call 307-568-2968.

Elk Feedground Meeting, 6 p.m., Laramie Game and Fish Office, Laramie.

For more information, visit wgfd.wyo.gov/Get-Involved/elk-feedgrounds.

Park County Fair, Park County Fairgrounds, Powell. For more information, call 307-754-8855.

Elk Feedground Meeting, 6 p.m., Rock Springs Public Library, Rock Springs.

For more information, visit wgfd.wyo.gov/Get-Involved/elk-feedgrounds.

Sublette County Fair, Sublette County Fairgrounds, Big Piney. For more information, visit sublettecountyfair.com or call 307-276-5373.

Albany County Fair, Albany County Fairgrounds, Laramie. For more information, visit albanycountyfair.org or call 307-742-3224.

Elk Feedground Meeting, 6 p.m., Casper Game and Fish Office, Casper.

For more information, visit wgfd.wyo.gov/Get-Involved/elk-feedgrounds.

Goshen County Fair, Goshen County Fairgrounds, Torrington. For more information, visit goshencounty.org or call 307-532-2525.

Uinta County Fair, Uinta County Fairgrounds, Evanston. For more information, visit uintacountyfair.org or call 307-783-0313.

Red Desert Roundup Rodeo, Sweetwater Events Complex, Rock Springs.

For more information, visit rdrrodeo.com.

Campbell County Fair, Cam-Plex, Gillette. For more information, call 307687-0200 or e-mail eae73@ccgov.net.

Johnson County Fair, Johnson County Fairgrounds, Buffalo. For more information, visit johnsoncountyfairgrounds.com/fair/ or call 307-684-7357.

Sheridan County Fair, Sheridan County Fairgrounds, Sheridan. For more information, call 307-672-2079.

Hot Springs County Fair, Hot Springs County Fairgrounds, Thermopolis.

For more information, call 307-864-4091.

Carbon County Fair, Carbon County Fairgrounds, Rawlins. For more information, carboncountyfairgrounds.com/fair-schedule or call 307-328-7811.

Fremont County Fair, Fremont County Fairgrounds, Riverton. For more information, visit fremontcountyfair.org.

Niobrara County Fair, Niobrara County Fairgrounds, Lusk. For more information, call 307-334-4670.

Sweetwater County Fair, Sweetwater Events Complex, Rock Springs. For more information, visit sweetwaterevents.com/p/wbs or call 307-352-6789.

Elk Feedground Meeting, 6 p.m., Afton Wyoming Civic Center, Afton. For more information, visit wgfd.wyo.gov/Get-Involved/elk-feedgrounds.

Elk Feedground Meeting, 6 p.m., Sublette County Weed and Pest, Pinedale. For more information, visit wgfd.wyo.gov/Get-Involved/elk-feedgrounds.

Laramie County Fair, Archer Complex, Cheyenne. For more information, visit laramiecountyfair.com or call 307-633-4670.

Elk Feedground Meeting, 6 p.m., Jackson Hole Conference Center, Jackson. For more information, visit wgfd.wyo.gov/Get-Involved/elk-feedgrounds.

National Strip-Tillage Conference, Omaha. For more information or to register, visit striptillfarmer.com/NSTC. Lincoln County Fair, Lincoln County Fairgrounds, Afton. For more information, visit lincolncountyfair.info or call 307-887-1451.

Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Trade Show, Nashville, Tenn. For more information, visit convention.ncba.org.

Sage Grouse Implementation Team Meeting, the Inn at Lander, Lander.

More information will be provided closer to the meeting date.

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POSTCARD from the Past

Compiled by Dick Perue rrichardperue@gmail.com

Success in Raising Thoroughbreds As we head into the county and state fair season, it is fun to reminisce about the early days of those events.

Here are a couple of stories from the Wyoming Industrial Journal, dated Oct. 1, 1904, concerning such activity.

Mr. L.G. Davis, a well-known Wyoming stockman, whose headquarters and breeding farm is near Saratoga, secured most of the prizes at the late county fair at Laramie, by reason of his exhibition

of fine Hereford cattle, a breed to which he is now devoting special attention with gratifying results.

His exhibition at the county fair included several thoroughbred Hereford bulls, which formed an interesting attraction for all stockmen visiting the fair and all others who recognize and admire standard bred cattle. Mr. Davis has imported several thoroughbred animals and his herds are today among the finest of their species in the state.

Many stockmen of

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L.G. Davis, noted Wyoming stockman and champion registered Hereford breeder, is shown with two of his prize winning bulls in 1916 at his ranch between Saratoga and Encampment. Photo from the Dick Perue/Bob Martin collection. Historical Reproductions by Perue

the state have found the utmost satisfaction in purchasing the wellbred animals raised

by Mr. Davis, he having given every effort to their proper care and selection. His herds are noted throughout the southern part of the state for their splendid condition, nearing perfection – conditions Mr. Davis insists on maintaining at all times.

Accompanying this news item was the following: Experiment farm work The experiment farm, conducted in connection with the University of Wyoming, is engaged in many lines of very important and beneficial work so far as the agricultural and stock raising industries are concerned.

One of the most interesting features of the work carried on by the farm is the raising and experiments in the care of livestock, for which purpose a number of very fine and high-class animals have been secured. The farm has the honor of producing some of the finest cattle ever raised in the state…

Two pictures of registered Herefords accompanied the 1904 articles with cutlines of: “Hereford bull – raised

by University Experimental Farm, Laramie, Wyoming and exhibited at Albany County Fair” and “Prize winner at Albany County Fair – owned by L.G. Davis.”

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EXTENSION EDUCATION

Shelby Rosasco, UW Extension Beef Specialist

Considerations for early weaning As drought conditions persist throughout the West and parts of the High Plains region, producers are going to be faced with tough decisions in order to maintain their operations and protect rangelands. Proactive planning for drought conditions and establishing key dates for evaluation of precipitation amounts and forage conditions will allow for timely management decisions to be made.

Several weeks ago, Chance Marshall outlined a number of strategies for producers to consider when developing a drought plan in his article “Managing Cow/Calf Operations Through Drought Conditions in Wyoming.” While herd reduction is often

the first option producers consider, altering weaning strategies or timing of weaning can be a viable option for reducing forage demands during drought or in years where forage resources are limited.

Impacts productivity and forage Maintenance requirements are at their peak during lactation, resulting in significant feed and nutritional demands. Meeting these requirements is essential to ensure the cowherd maintains adequate body condition and reproductive performance, however, this can be challenging in years where feed quality and availability are limited.

Weaning calves earlier can significantly reduce

cow nutrient requirements and decrease dry matter intake, as well as allow available forage to match cow nutrient requirements more closely.

Removing the nutritional demand of lactation can also significantly help first-calf heifers. Twoyear-old cows still have a growth requirement, which results in additional nutritional demands during lactation.

By weaning calves early, nutritional demands are decreased, and nutrients are now available for growth and to allow heifers a chance to regain or maintain body condition in the fall. Multiple studies have demonstrated that early weaning calves at approximately 120 to 150 days of age can help increase body weight and improve body condition of cows heading into the fall and winter.

Increases in reproductive performance as a result of early weaning, however, are inconsistent. Removal of the suckling stimulus, as well as improving energy balance could provide potential improvements in reproduction in thin cows.

Similar benefits, however, may not be realized

OBITUARIES

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

Ronald “Ronnie” Givens May 4, 1948 – July 19, 2021

Ronald Earl “Ronnie” Givens, 73, of Arapahoe passed away July 19.

Ronald Earl Givens was born May 4, 1948 in Thermopolis to George “Rasty” Earl and Ellen (Chamberlain) Givens. Ronnie grew up on the Wind River Indian Reservation, attending schools of Mill Creek Elementary in Riverton and graduated high school from Fremont County Vocational High School in Lander.

He attended Casper College and the University of Wyoming on rodeo scholarships and was on the rodeo team for both schools. He attained his Bachelor of Science in Ag Education. After graduation, he did his student teaching at the Shoshoni High School and then taught ag at the Fort Washakie School

until he began ranching full time.

Ronnie was a founding member of the Rocky Mountain Indian Rodeo Association, was the horse shoeing instructor and coach for the Central Wyoming College Rodeo Team, member of the Arapaho Ranch Business Board, founding member of the Wind River Ag Producers Group, a Wyoming State Farm Service Agency board member, Wyoming Natural Resource Conservation Service board member, Wyoming State Water Commission board member, Wind River Tribal Water board member and was involved in many more community building programs.

Ronnie was an Indian Rodeo Association, Rodeo Cowboy Association and Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association rodeo cowboy for many years in multiple events. He was also a major advocate for encouraging young ag producers on and off of the reservation and a lifetime supporter of youth rodeo.

Ronnie loved his family, reading, learning anything new and studying history. He was not only the epitome of cowboy, but a true horseman. His favorite thing was to get a horse to give its best and he achieved that by giving

his best. Ronnie was a lifetime student and believed in learning.

Ronnie loved and worshipped the great outdoors where he found himself closest to God. Ronnie is survived by his wife Tracy, his four sons – Trenton (Jen) Givens, Ronald Jayson (Erin Thompson) Givens, J.D. Tarbet and Dalton Givens, his two daughters – Ember (Kevin) Stewart and Emmi (Waldo) Tarango, 10 grandchildren; brothers Guy Givens, Dode Givens, Britt Givens and John Pat Givens; and sisters Judy Groathouse and Beth “Missy” Givens Posey.

He is preceded in death by his parents George and Ellen Givens and brother-in-law Ron Groathouse.

Funeral services will be 9 a.m. on July 26 at the Fremont Center of the Fremont County Fairgrounds in Riverton. Burial will follow at the Collins Cemetery on Riverview Road Cuttoff.

Memorials may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in care of the Davis Funeral Home, 2203 W. Main Street, Riverton, WY 82501.

Online condolences may be made at thedavisfuneralhome.com.

in cows in good condition.

Reproductive performance is generally not limited in cows in good condition, therefore benefits of early weaning may not result in significant improvements similar to those seen in cattle that are in marginal to thin body condition.

Additionally, removing calves before the start of the breeding season or early in the breeding season is generally not a common management strategy, as management of calves less than three months of age is often much more complex, requiring additional labor, facilities and nutritional inputs.

Reducing nutrient requirements by weaning calves early will result in decreased cow dry matter intake. In addition, early weaning also eliminates forage demand from the calf. Calves consume approximately two to 2.5 percent of body weight in forage depending on the size and age of the calf, which can result in considerable forage utilization through the fall.

Previous research has reported early weaning can result in pasture forage savings of approximately 28 to 36 percent. Removing lactation requirements and forage consumed by calves through early weaning can extend the number of days available for grazing or increase the amount of forage remaining. This can be extremely valuable in years when forage production is low and/or when the cost of additional hay or supplement needed is extremely expensive.

Impact on calf performance Decisions regarding what age to wean, how to manage calves, when to market calves and whether to retain ownership is one of the more complex aspects of determining whether or not to wean calves early. Producers should consider if they have the facilities and resources to manage lightweight calves or if calves need to be marketed directly after weaning.

Proper management of early-weaned calves is critical to allow for continued growth and body weight gains. Depending on the age and size of calves at weaning, they

can be grown in the drylot for a period of time before entering the feedlot or transitioned back to pasture as lightweight stockers.

Regardless of management strategy, it is critical to get calves on feed and eating as soon as possible. Providing a palatable, energy-dense diet can help calves transition after weaning and allow for adequate growth.

If managing calves in the drylot, forage should still be included in the ration to ensure proper rumen health. Calves two to three months of age may require additional nutrition and management to ensure calves maintain adequate growth and performance.

Nutritional requirements of young calves are much higher, and energydense feed is necessary due to calves having a smaller rumen volume. In addition, waterers and feed bunks in facilities designed for larger calves or mature animals may be too tall for young calves and would need to be adjusted.

Management of calf health is an important aspect of weaning regardless of timing. Working with a local veterinarian to develop a health management plan can help reduce morbidity and mortality.

Vaccination decisions should be made based on the current herd health plan and the age of calves at weaning. Working with a veterinarian or animal health specialist and nutritionist prior to weaning can help ensure the weaning process goes smoothly.

Although generally lighter and on feed for a longer period of time, research has demonstrated that early-weaned calves still perform well in the feedlot. Furthermore, carcass quality and the proportion of calves grading U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Choice is similar between early and traditionally weaned calves.

Economic considerations There are several factors producers should consider when deciding if early weaning should be a part of their drought management plan, including forage resources, forage availability, cattle price

AWARD continued from page 1 Double 8 Ranch may lie in the corporate world, but the land management is Wyoming grown and Wyoming proud.”

During the event, Owen Williams said, “The relationship between the Scott family and our family is amazing. Its hard to build a culture, but I’m proud to have been raised here and have the ability to raise my children in this environment.”

In recognizing both the Williams and Scott families, WSGA Executive Vice Presidnet Jim Magagna shared, “A sincere congratulations to the Williams family and the Scott family. It is a good feeling to be a part of such a tremendous story and share how this ranch has evolved over three generations.”

“We’re proud at WSGA to be a part of honoring you for all of the good stewardship practices that have

outlooks, grain prices, hay prices, pasture costs, cattle facilities, etc.

Early-weaned calves weigh less at weaning, and while prices are generally higher for lighter calves, they are usually insufficient to offset the lighter body weight and result in decreased calf revenue.

Several studies evaluating the economic ramifications of early weaning have suggested retaining ownership of calves for a portion of time following weaning can allow producers to regain some of the profit potential lost through weaning lighter weight calves. This also allows producers to take advantage of the increased ability of young calves to convert feed to gain compared to older calves.

Early weaning and then backgrounding calves can also provide flexibility for producers in the timing of marketing calves. Decisions regarding backgrounding and/ or retaining ownership of calves should be made based on market outlooks, feed prices and cost of gain.

Additionally, early weaning can help facilitate selling cull and open cows earlier, allowing producers to take advantage of seasonal price increases in the cull cow market between April and August. Additional revenue from earlier culling may help offset reductions in calf revenue. Producers should also account for the value associated with additional days available for grazing and increases in cow body condition.

During periods of drought or feed shortages, early weaning can provide significant advantages by allowing for more efficient feed use, increasing grazing days available, decreasing the potential for overgrazing and reducing the need to liquidate the cowherd, all of which can provide significant long-term benefits to cow/ calf operations.

Shelby Rosasco is the University of Wyoming Extension beef specialist and an assistant professor at the University of Wyoming in the Animal Sciences Department.

Rosasco can be reached at srosasco@uwyo.edu. been implemented on the ranch,” Magagna concluded.

Each year, WSGA, in partnership with the Wyoming Department of Agriculture, recognizes Wyoming cattlemen whose natural resource stewardship practices contribute to the environment and enhance both productivity and profitability.

The nomination deadline for the 2022 award is Sept. 24, 2021. For more information, visit wysga. org/programs/environmental-stewardship-program.

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CONNECTING AG to CLIMATE

By Windy Kelley, Northern Plains Regional Climate Hub

Recent and current conditions Wyoming experienced its second warmest and 11 th driest June out of 127 years according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) database, retrieved July 20. Scaling to the county level, the adjacent tables show temperature and precipitation rankings of select counties for the month of June.

The U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) map for Wyoming, released July 15, shows that nearly 84

percent of Wyoming is experiencing moderate to exceptional drought. View the current USDM map at bit.ly/2S28VTA. Consider submitting a Condition Monitoring Observer Report at bit. ly/3c4WRLR. Eight to 14-day and one-month forecasts NOAA’s eight to 14-day forecast for July 29 through Aug. 4, made July 21, shows a 40 to 50 percent probability or chance for above average temperatures for all of Wyoming.

For the same timeframe, there is a 33 to 40

Hail help offered Crops and Water Extension Educator for Box Butte County and the Northern Panhandle of Nebraska John Thomas and Extension Educator in Ag Economics at the Panhandle Research and Extension Center Jessica Groskop shared a resource for farmers to know how to respond to hail damage.

In the aftermath of the severe hail on July 9 in Box Butte County and elsewhere in the area this summer, farmers in the affected areas need to notify their insurance agent of damage, Thomas and Groskop shared. Producers must receive written permission from the insurance company to replant, abandon or destroy a crop.

When evaluating hail damage in row crops it is critical to wait seven to 10 days to allow the crop to respond for proper evaluation.

An important resource is the “Hail Know” website from the University of Nebraska, which can be found at cropwatch.unl.edu/hail-know.

This site discusses the hailstorm, how to assess damage, handling the insurance, decision making surrounding replanting, managing crop recovery and considering the potential or value of a cover crop.

Wheat damage – Hail damage on winter wheat 13 miles northwest of Hemingford, Neb. Courtesy photo

Corn damage –July 9 hail damage on corn crop 10 miles west of Hemingford, Neb. Courtesy photo

percent probability for above average precipitation for most of Wyoming. The exception is the northern tier of the state where precipitation is expected to be normal.

The August forecast, made July 15, indicates a 40 to 60 percent probability for above normal temperatures throughout Wyoming, with the greatest probability in the western third of the state.

For the same timeframe, there is a 33 to 40 percent probability for below normal precipitation for much of the state.

The exception is the southwest corner where there is an equal chance for below, near or above normal precipitation. To view more NOAA forecasts, visit cpc.ncep.noaa.gov.

Additional resources The Wyoming Drought Information and

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Resources website has a wealth of information including U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) drought designations by county, water regulations. To view these designations and assistance programs as well as

the July 15 conditions and outlooks presentation, go to “Agriculture” and then “Water Administration.”

The website can be found at drought.wyo.gov.

Windy K. Kelley is the regional Extension program coordinator and

state specialist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Northern Plains Climate Hub, University of Wyoming Extension and WAFERx. She can be reached at wkelley1@ uwyo.edu or 307-3674380.

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I still have nightmares of my worst photographic memory. Now, one must understand the dream of all good cow photographers is to take a fabulous shot of a really popular bull.

Many may have noticed the great photographers put their names in their photos directly under, how should I say this, right under the decent photos from fellow bull’s sheath – I never put road agents because my pic- my name on any photos tures never turned out. because with my luck, the I eventually quit because bull would appear to be I couldn’t see spending my peeing all over my good life waiting for some bull name. to get his back straight, his Because I lived in ears forward and his back the same proximity, I frelegs positioned so one could quently had the honor of see his gearbox, so to speak. taking photos of perhaps When I started in the the greatest Hereford bull business in 1973, the favor- in America at the time. If ite flavor was long and tall, I ever did get a good shot, so when I’d go to a breed- my name would be in every er’s place to take photos, livestock newspaper in the I’d lay on the ground look- land. ing up at the bull to make The bull was affectionhim appear taller. It was an ately called “Lerch” by his extremely dangerous job owner. I suppose this was because I could lay in a red because he looked like he ant hole or fresh cow pie, was put together by a comand if a bull got snuffy after mittee. Lerch may have I’d chased him around for been ugly, but he produced 45 minutes waiting for him fabulous offspring, includto set his feet right, I was ing National Western Stock in an especially vulnerable Show Grand Champions. position laying there on the Lerch used to enjoy ground. toying with me for hours on I finally decided if I end. It takes two and somewas going to get run over times three people to get a by bulls for a living, I good bovine photo. Besides might as well become a the photographer, there’s rancher or a rodeo clown the hazer who walks behind and become semi-famous the bull trying to get him to for something. set his legs right, and the

It’s the Pitts

by Lee Pitts

My Photographic Memory At the age of 21, I left a cowboy job paying $600 a month to become a field editor for a big livestock newspaper that paid a whopping $850. They gave me a camera and a car and told me to hit the road covering a three-state area devoid of cattle I was supposed to sell advertising, work ring, write sale reports and take photos.

I could handle the constant traveling and hated selling ads, but I could write pretty well. I eventually learned how to work ring, but the camera remained a foreign object to me. I didn’t know an f-stop from a truck stop and I still don’t. I’ve always hated taking photos or having photos taken of me.

One could say I have a photographic memory... and the memories are all bad.

My least favorite part of the job was going to stock shows, watching the judging and taking photos of the winners, hoping to sell ads afterwards featuring the photos I took. Invariably, I ended up having to borrow

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third specialist shakes a can of rocks so the bull will put both ears forward. There’s nothing as ugly as a bull or horse with one ear back.

On the rare occasions when Lerch would get his feet set properly, he’d put an ear back or vice versa.

I was excited once after a photo session with Lerch thinking I got “the photo,”

so I rushed home and waited for the photos to come back from the drugstore.

The photo was a crime against photography. The feet were just right and the ears were forward, but there was a big power pole shooting right up the middle of him from the ground up that made him look like

a bull popsicle, or Lerchsicle, as the case may be.

Lerch never did get tired of the game or attempt to run me over. In fact, we became the best of friends. Perhaps it was fitting then that to the best of my knowledge, no one ever took a decent photo of Lerch, or of myself for that matter.

RIVERTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION Market Report, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 - No Sale

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TUESDAY, JULY 27 ALL CATTLE CLASSES W/ SHEEP & HORSES START TIME 9:00 AM W/ SHEEP & WEIGH UPS Wyatt Haight - 66 Blk Ang & AngX Pairs (25 - 3 Yr olds, 33 - 4-8 Yr olds, 8 - 9+ Yr Olds). Exposed to Blk Ang bulls for approx 60 days. Tagged to match. Calves rec Spring shots. High elevation!

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Campbell Livestock - 13 Ewes 200#. Fancy!

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