Roundup for 7.29.23

A Look Inside

Current weather conditions outlined in Connecting Ag to Climate Page 4

Preventing heat stress in horses is important during summer months Page 5

Distinguishing native thistle from invasive before enacting management is encouraged by UW Extension Page 6

Wyoming Livestock Board thanks outgoing members and welcomes new Page 9

Quick Bits

SRM Tour

The Wyoming Section of the Society for Range Management (SRM) will host a summer field tour in Saratoga Aug. 15-16. The tour will include a variety of topics including collaborative riparian and upland restoration, outcome based grazing and diversified ranching, just to name a few. To register for the event, visit bit.ly/wysrmsummertour2023. For more information, e-mail Russell Burton at russell@y2consultants.com or Bree Burton at bree@y2consultants.com.

U.S. Milk

Milk production in the U.S. during the April through June quarter totaled 58 billion pounds, up 0.3 percent from the same period of time last year. Wyoming dairy herds produced 60.3 million pounds of milk during this time, unchanged from the previous year. Utah dairy herds produced 551 million pounds of milk during the April through June quarter, while Colorado dairy herds produced 1.35 billion pounds, and Montana dairy herds produced 55 million pounds.

USDA ODMAP

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the deadline for the new Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP) to Aug. 11. This gives organic dairy producers more than two additional weeks to apply for the program. ODMAP helps producers mitigate market volatility, higher input and transportation costs and unstable feed supply and prices which have created unique hardships in the organic dairy industry.

Trade Mission

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor will lead an agribusiness trade mission to Malaysia and Singapore Oct. 30-Nov. 3. USDAʼs Foreign Agricultural Service is now accepting applications from U.S. exporters who wish to participate in the trade mission. For additional information about USDA’s trade missions, visit fas.usda.gov/topics/trade-missions

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Adequate water access critical for feedlot cattle in heat

The dog days of summer are here, and as one hot and humid summer day gives way to another, it is important producers keep heat stress management practices in mind, especially when it

comes to feedlot cattle.

Unlike pastured cattle which have the ability to seek shade, water and air movement to cool down, many feedlot cattle experience radiant heat from dirt and

concrete surfaces in addition to high temperatures, which can lead to overall decreased performance, and in some cases, even death.

While the use of shade structures in feedlots has

made a big difference in mitigating the effects of heat stress on fat cattle, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Extension specialists point out there are a few

Harvest Outlook

Hay producers across the U.S. impacted by weather

Impacted by challenging weather across the country, this year’s hay crop has slowly evolved.

Mid-summer is usually when hay producers think about getting the most out of their second and third hay cuttings and maximizing forage growth during hot summer months.

However, heavy rains have delayed hay crops in some areas, significantly reducing market availability.

Some areas in the West have had decent haying weather and are finishing cutting their first crop, while other producers might have one less cutting due to a late first cut.

These key factors will impact hay prices, quality

NHSFR results posted

Gillette – Several high school rodeo athletes brought home hardware as the National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) wrapped up in Gillette on June 22.

In the division one standings, Wyoming took fourth overall, with the boysʼ team placing third behind Utah and Texas.

The girlsʼ team put up a strong finish and ended the NHSFR in sixth place, with Shayda Lesmeister of Rozet claiming All-Around Rookie Cowgirl honors with a point total of 510.

In the queens contest, Harlee Stokes form Ogden, Utah took the win with a total score of 717.25 points, and Slater Jones, representing Wyoming, took third place with a combined score of 700 points.

The 2023 NHSFR rifle team winner was Kate Godfrey from Idaho with an overall score of 674 points.

Barrel racing

Piper Cordes from Wall, S.D. captured the national barrel racing championship with a strong performance in all three rounds. Cordes won both rounds and finished third in the short go with a time of 17.06 seconds.

Overall, Cordes won the national title with a time of 50.80 seconds on three runs. She finished nearly a full second ahead of the reserve champion, Skyler Nicholas of Rockdale, Texas.

Nicholas finished first in the final round with a 16.91-second run, but it was not enough to take the lead from Cordes.

Following close behind in third place was Morgan Beckstrom from Spanish Fork, Utah with a time of 51.86 seconds

Protecting producers

NCBA provides update from summer meeting, encourages producers to push back

and supply and demand.

According to Valley Video Hay Markets Owner Barry McRea, good-quality hay inventory is very low. Excessive rains in the region have led to an abundance of low-quality hay with little demand for it, and goodquality hay is down 50 percent compared to last year.

Wyoming’s market outlook

The foundation of small ranching communities in Wyoming is hay production. From the Big Horn Basin to the Eastern Plains of Wyoming, hay production ranks second only to beef cattle in terms of total production value, according to the Wyoming Hay and

Please see HAY on page 14

During the last day of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (NCBA) Summer Business Meeting, held July 24-26 in San Diego, NCBA President and South Dakota Cattleman Todd Wilkinson provided an update on meeting highlights during an episode of the association’s podcast, Beltway Beef.

While chatting with Podcast Host Hunter Ihrman, Wilkinson voiced concern for numerous controversial issues plaguing the cattle industry and rallied producers to push back against seemingly endless government regulations thrown in the face of agriculture.

Transparent labeling remains a priority

Following the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) recent approval of cell-cultured chicken sales in public grocery stores, NCBA has again made transparent labeling a top priority.

In fact, on July 26 members passed a directive to continue the association’s advocacy efforts on clear

Please see NCBA on page 7

Tips for protecting the flock discussed

With many flocks lambed out and getting fat on summer pastures, summertime is one of the most important seasons for sheep producers.

Although some operations – especially those with range flocks – may take an out of sight, out of mind mentality, it is important they remember with increasingly hot temperatures, disease and sickness may pop up in a flock of sheep.

When it comes to preventing summer sickness, producers need to ask themselves if they are truly doing everything to ensure the health of their flock.

During an American Sheep Industry Association’s research update pod-

cast released in May, University of California-Davis Veterinary Medicine Extension’s Dr. Rosie Busch discusses multiple topics in relation to keeping flock health in check for all seasons.

Common diseases and symptoms in sheep

Busch explains there are three main diseases found in sheep – respiratory sickness, foot rot and reproductive disease.

As producers know, each of these diseases require different management methods during different seasons of the year.

Busch notes it is very important to

Please see SHEEP on page 8

WYLR photo

Cattle Numbers Stay Low

Yearling and calf video sales started a couple weeks ago, and despite a dip in prices a while back, they seem to have come back. I’ve heard early video sales are ahead of last year when it comes to cattle numbers.

Fat cattle headed to packinghouses are bringing record prices lately, and these high prices are trickling down to grocery store meat counters.

However, high beef prices have raised concerns as consumers began to push back on the price of middle cuts. I think this is caused by the high cost of living across the nation. When prices for everyday living get to this point, something has to give.

As always, hamburger is still the most popular beef product.

So far, there is no evidence of the nation’s cattle herd rebuilding yet, but this could change later in the fall. Most everyone in our region is still looking to pay for last winter’s high costs.

The mid-year cattle inventory data released last week show cattle producers are raising the smallest herd since at least 1971, down three percent from the same date a year earlier.

The declines were apparent in every category. All cows and heifers that have calved totaled 38.8 million head, two percent below the 39.6 million head on July 1, 2022. Beef cows, at 29.4 million head, were down three percent from a year ago.

As of July 1, all heifers 500 pounds and over totaled 15 million head, four percent below the 15.6 million head on July 1, 2022. Beef replacement heifers, at 4.05 million head, were down two percent from a year ago.

Lower numbers of breeding cattle means less calves next year, which means it will take longer for cattle numbers to recover.

With all of the grass around, I expect heavier cull bulls and cows going to market later this fall, which would be good for producers and consumers.

With all of the green grass and water, I was hoping for an easy summer once the water gaps were rebuilt, but we’re hearing of terrible horn and stable fly infestations affecting cattle herds across the region.

Since stable flies bite the lower legs of cattle, they are finding water to stand in so as not to get bit, which is causing quite a foot rot problem. The hot weather isn’t helping either.

But, life is not perfect. We’ll take the good and deal with the bad – what else can you do?

The U.S. Department of Agriculture was expecting higher beef, broiler and turkey production in 2023, but I don’t think it is going to happen in regard to beef.

Beef imports for 2023 are also higher, based on recent trade data, while beef exports for the year are reduced slightly. This is caused by the economic downturn in China and other countries.

Believe it or not, the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization has released a report which goes into detail on how “diverse foods derived from livestock production systems, including grazing, are a source of high-quality proteins, fatty acids and various vitamins and minerals vital to human nutrition.”

The report notes, “Amidst a growing market for meat substitutes, particularly in developed economies, livestock

There’s a great deal of excitement in the beef cattle business today.

Prices are finally headed in the right direction, and there’s a rally cry from weary cattlemen and women, who have a renewed spirit to keep pressing forward in an industry far from easy.

Yet, even as we feel this glimmer of hope on the horizon, the lingering elephant in the room is the deck is very much stacked against livestock producers in this country.

Volatility in the marketplace is fueled by war activity halfway around the world. Lack of labeling transparency allows for foreign meat to flood grocery shelves. Four major packers hold captive 85 percent of the beef market.

Animal rights activists are determined to shape the farm bill in their favor, with a goal of crippling animal ownership in this country.

Meanwhile, environmental extremists are using green policies as a trojan horse to trample private property rights.

And the list goes on.

But, I don’t need to remind those in production agriculture of the challenges that come with stewarding land and livestock.

While most folks simply want to keep their heads down and focus on the dayto-day tasks of running livestock operations, the wolves are at the pasture gates, and we can no longer afford to ignore them.

By Amanda Radke

Take, for example, this week’s trending headlines.

U.S. Senate hearing highlights challenges

A June 22 hearing in front of the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance highlighted the challenges of cattle supply chains and deforestation of the Amazon.

Providing testimonies were Leo McDonnell, owner and operator of McDonnell Angus in Columbus, Mont.; Jason Weller, JBS Global chief sustainability officer; Rick Jacobsen, Environmental Investigation Agency U.S. manager of commodities policy and Ryan C. Berg, PhD and Center for Strategic and International Studies director of the America’s Program.

In his testimony, McDonnell criticized JBS for deforestation, as well as their ethical history in Brazil, citing forced labor, child labor and bribing government officials. Meanwhile, in the U.S., JBS carries the “Product of the USA” stamp for meat processed or packaged in the U.S.

“They get to launder their product through here to unsuspecting consumers,” said McDonnell.

Weller stressed the company has plans to implement a policy of “zero deforestation from indirect suppliers by 2025.”

Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) said, “The bottom line here is American ranchers are not getting a fair shake.”

He further explained how the company is hiding

the origin of its cattle, while “greenwashing” consumers about the problem.

First lab-grown meat approved

In the same week Congress was considering the ramifications of the $1 billion in Brazilian beef imported into the U.S., the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) quietly approved the first “lab-grown” meat to be sold to the public.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a “no questions” response to GOOD Meat, stating the company’s labgrown chicken product is safe for human consumption.

“We have no questions at this time regarding GOOD Meat’s conclusion foods comprised of or containing cultured chicken cell material are as safe as comparable foods produced by other methods,” the FDA said in a letter to the company.

The FDA’s letter “clears a crucial step in bringing GOOD Meat to restaurants and retail in the U.S.,” GOOD Meat said in a statement, adding it “is now working with the USDA on necessary approvals.”

Listen, I’m not afraid of competition in the meat case. Beef can compete against any protein. It’s a well-loved and enjoyed food which is highly sought after here and around the world.

However, these alternative protein companies claiming to be “meat” are anything but. I am worried about the safety, ethics,

nutritional profile and environmental impacts of these products, and I am angry these investors can simply make broad-sweeping claims which disparage beef without sound science to back it up.

Ranchers need to fight back

The moral of the story is this – nobody is going to fight harder for our future than us. Nobody has a better story than the American cattle rancher. Nobody is going to work harder to protect our future in this industry than those of us with skin in the game.

We need to get off defense and move to an offensive approach – one where we loudly tell the world alternative products are processed junk food. One where we boldly share the good news about the environmental benefits of ruminant animals on the land, and one where we bravely fight for our kids, grandkids and the future of animal agriculture in this country.

Don’t count on a lobbyist to get it done. If it is to be, it is up to you and me. Get active in your sphere of influence on a local, state or national level, and let’s get to work to keep families on the land and meat, dairy and eggs on the plate.

Amanda Radke is a freelance writer and fifth generation rancher from Mitchell, S.D., who has dedicated her career to serving as a voice for the nation’s beef producers. This opinion column was originally published in The Fence Post on July 14.

New rule announced

U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Gov. Mark Gordon expressed opposition following the Biden administration’s announcement of a new rule which would drastically increase the cost of drilling oil and gas on public lands by nearly 17 percent.

“As Americans continue to feel the pain of record inflation, the Biden administration today chose to further ignite the flames by increasing royalty rates on domestic oil and gas producers,” said Lummis. “This shortsighted action will only raise the price at the pump for people in Wyoming while discouraging domestic energy production and increasing our energy dependence on foreign adversaries.”

“It has been my experience when Washington, D.C. talks about balanced development as we transition to clean energy, it is merely code for placing additional burdens on the fossil fuel industry,” stated Gordon. “Today, the oil and gas industry is the target. The Bureau of Land Management’s proposed rule shows a disregard for the protections already in place in Wyoming for wildlife, cultural and historic sites and reclamation of oil and gas wells.”

“Wyoming’s energy industry is composed of many smaller operators who are committed to responsible development. Huge bonding requirements – regardless of the type and location of wells – piled on top of increased leasing costs and other fees, may very well make it impossible to operate,” he continued. “Unnecessary costs to producers will result in less oil and gas for consumers across the nation and less revenue for Wyoming and her citizens. Revenue from the oil and gas industry has funded education, highway maintenance, law enforcement, mental health programs and other vital services for Wyoming’s people.”

He concluded, “Wyoming has a long history of working with companies to identify appropriate bonds and fees to assure, should a well be orphaned, the well will be appropriately plugged and the site reclaimed. The administration should look to Wyoming as a leader in idle and orphan well management and leave this work to states. Burdensome federal regulation is not the answer.”

Tax code revisited

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) announced support for the Preserving Family Farms Act of 2023, which was introduced by U.S. Reps. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) and Mike Kelly (R-PA).

This bipartisan legislation would expand IRS Code Section 2032A to allow cattle producers to take advantage of the Special Use Valuation and protect familyowned businesses from the devastating impact of the federal estate tax, commonly referred to as the Death Tax.

“America’s cattle producers deserve certainty in the tax code, especially when it comes to succession planning,” said NCBA President Todd Wilkinson. “NCBA is committed to fighting for commonsense tax solutions, including the expansion of IRS Code Section 2032A Special Use Valuation, to allow more producers to secure greater relief from the estate tax and preserve familyowned cattle operations for generations to come.”

“We applaud Reps. Panetta and Kelly for their leadership and dedication to protecting future generations of agricultural producers through the introduction of the Preserving Family Farms Act of 2023,” he added.

BLM issues fire restrictions

Due to dry conditions and high fire danger, stage one fire restrictions began July 24 on public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Goshen, Platte and Weston counties. BLM is currently working with these counties to coordinate restrictions.

Under a partial closure, certain acts are prohibited, including building, maintaining, attending or using a fire or campfire, except within agency-provided firegrates at developed recreation sites or within fully enclosed stoves with a one-quarter inch spark arrester type screen or within fully enclosed grills or in stoves using pressurized liquid or gas.

Additionally, smoking, except in an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter which is barren or cleared of all flammable materials; operating a chainsaw without an approved spark arrester properly installed and working, a chemical fire extinguisher of not less than eight ounces capacity by weight and one round-point shovel with an overall length of at least 36 inches and using a welder, either arc or gas or operating an acetylene or other torch with open flame, except in cleared areas of at least 10 feet in diameter with a chemical pressurized fire extinguisher of not less than eight ounces capacity, are also prohibited.

Violation of this Fire Prevention Order is punishable by a fine of not more than $100,000 or imprisonment of not more than 12 months or both.

For more information on BLM fire restrictions or conditions, contact a local BLM office or visit blm.gov/wyomingfire-restrictions

UW to showcase ag research

The University of Wyoming (UW) Sheridan Research and Extension Center (ShREC) will host an educational field day Aug. 2 at the Adams Ranch.

The event, which is free and open to the public, will highlight new research on crop evaluation, invasive grass management, alternative forage crops, native plants and more.

Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. at 1090 Dome Loop in Sheridan, and field tours begin at 9 a.m. A light lunch will be served at noon.

“Our research team is working on a number of projects to improve agricultural production and natural resource management in the region,” says ShREC Director Brian Mealor. “Field days give folks a chance to learn directly from the scientists doing the work and to ask questions for themselves.”

Field tour topics include plant breeding experiments to improve dry bean yield and harvest efficiency, evaluation of native plant materials, alfalfa weevil management, use of ground-penetrating radar to select for root crop yield, bulbous bluegrass management and unmanned aerial data collection.

Public meeting set

Lander will conduct a public meeting at 6 p.m. on Aug. 8 in the Lander City Hall located at 240 Lincoln Street.

The purpose of the meeting is to allow citizens to review and comment on current projects including Fifth Street improvements, Baldwin Creek improvements, Buena Vista improvements, Cascade improvements, Dillion Vista improvements, First Street improvements, Fremont Street sewer improvements, McFarlane Drive improvements, a headworks structure for the sewer lagoon and a complete meter replacement program for entire city of Lander.

These projects are part of the strategic planning for the city of Lander to repair failing water and sewer lines, along with a headworks structure at the lagoon and a complete meter replacement for all active water meters currently being served by the city of Lander.

At the meeting, Lander will present the preliminary design of the proposed projects and discuss the estimated cost of the improvements and the plan for funding the improvements.

A preliminary plan of improvements, cost estimates and funding plans can be reviewed by contacting Lance Hopkin at 307-332-2870 at ext. #432.

Written comments are also welcome and can be sent to Lance Hopkin, City of Lander, 240 Lincoln St., Lander, WY 82520 by 4 p.m. on Aug. 8.

States partner for ag

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a new partnership with attorney generals in 31 states and the District of Columbia to increase competition within the agriculture sector.

The Agriculture Competition Partnership will focus on anticompetitive market structures and practices within agriculture. It will also address the lack of choices for consumers and producers as well as conflicts of interest, misuses of intellectual property and other anticompetitive barriers. States participating in the partnership include Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

The agriculture partnership was one of several announcements made during a recent White House Competition Council meeting.

During the meeting, Vilsack discussed recent efforts to increase meat and poultry processing capacity. He said the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will soon release new rules under the Packers and Stockyards Act to better protect farmers and ranchers from abusive practices.

Senate declares holiday

In honor of the hardworking men and women who established the American West, the U.S. Senate declared July 22 as the National Day of the American Cowboy.

U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis (both R-WY) introduced the bipartisan resolution with their colleagues. The resolution passed the U.S. Senate unanimously.

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.

“In Wyoming, we commit to following the Cowboy Code – living a life of honesty, hard work and integrity. The American Cowboy is a time-honored embodiment of our way of life,” said Barrasso.

“Washington could benefit from following the cowboy’s commitment to the values treasured most by the people of Wyoming. I look forward to celebrating our cowboys and cowgirls with the rest of the Cowboy State on this special day,” he added.

Other co-sponsors of the resolution include U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-SD), Mike Rounds (R-SD), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Jim Risch (R-ID), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), John Hoeven (R-ND), John Cornyn (R-TX), Ted Cruz (R-TX), John Kennedy (R-LA), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV).

CONNECTING AG to CLIMATE

By Windy Kelley, Northern Plains Regional Climate Hub

Recent and Current Conditions

Wyoming experienced its 61st coldest and third wettest June out of 129 years, according to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) NCEI database, retrieved July 24.

Scaling to the county level, the adjacent tables include temperature and precipitation rankings of select counties for the month of July.

The U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) map for Wyoming, released July 20, classifies 0.40 percent of the state as moderate drought (D1) and over seven percent

of Wyoming as abnormally dry (DO).

The remainder of the state, more than 92 percent, is classified as none. In other words, these areas are not experiencing abnormally dry or drought conditions.

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 Aug.

2-8, issued July 25, shows a 33 to 50 percent probability

for above normal temperatures for nearly all of Wyoming. The exception is the eastern quarter of the state where near normal temperatures are forecasted.

For the same timeframe, the forecast shows a 40 to 50 percent probability for above normal precipitation for all of Wyoming.

The August forecast, issued July 20, indicates a 33 to 60 percent probability for above normal temperatures for nearly all of Wyoming. The exception is the northeast corner where there is an equal chance for above, near or below normal temperatures.

For the same timeframe,

What’s Cooking, Good Looking?

Grilling season is upon us, which is convenient because I could eat grilled food all of the time – especially hamburgers. They are so versatile. I could eat a hamburger every night of the week and feel like I was eating an entirely different meal every time.

Those reading this are most likely also hamburger connoisseurs, but just in case, I thought I would throw out some different ways to dress up a burger this week. Send in your favorite way to eat a hamburger at lawrenceranchbeefco@gmail.com.

Timeless Burger Patties

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef

2 tsp. steak seasoning blend

Instructions

1 tsp. minced garlic

4 oz. sharp white cheddar cheese

1 c. leafy greens (spinach or arugula)

Instructions

the forecast shows a 33 to 50 percent probability for below normal precipitation for the western two-thirds of the state and an equal chance for below, near or above normal precipitation for the eastern third.

For additional information and NOAA forecasts, visit cpc.ncep.noaa.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, the University of Wyoming Extension and WAFERx. She can be reached at wkelley1@uwyo.edu or 307367-4380.

Combine ground beef and steak seasoning in a large bowl. Shape into four 1/2 inch thick burgers.

Grill, covered, for eight to 10 minutes over medium ash-covered coals or seven to nine minutes on medium heat on a preheated gas grill, until instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Mushroom and Swiss Burgers with Jalapeño Aioli

Ingredients

1 tbsp. olive oil

5 oz. portobello

mushrooms

4 slices Swiss cheese

Jalapeno Aioli

2 jalapeño peppers

1/2 c. light mayonnaise

1/4 tsp. kosher salt

1 tsp. fresh lime juice

Instructions

Heat sauce pan over medium heat until hot. Add olive oil and mushrooms, cooking for four to five minutes while stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside.

Place the jalapeño on grill for five to six minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Once cool, remove the stems and seeds, dice into ¼-inch cubes. Combine jalapeño, lime juice, mayo and salt.

Stack burger on a grilled bun and enjoy!

I like to throw a couple extra jalapeños on the grill and slice them for toppings, too.

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Bacon Jam Burgers

I found some bacon jam at the farmers’ market a couple weeks ago, and the world hasn’t been the same since. If you can’t find any at a local farmers’ market, you can also track some down on Amazon or some chain grocery stores.

Ingredients

3/4 c. bacon jam

1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced 1 tbsp. olive oil

Place olive oil, onions and garlic into a pan and sauté until onions are translucent.

Build burgers on toasted buns with jam, onions, sharp white cheddar and greens, topping with mayo if desired.

Blueberry Bacon

Brie Burger

I know, I know, it sounds weird but just trust me on this one! Brie, fruit and burgers make for delightful combo.

Ingredients

8 oz. brie cheese, rind removed and sliced

4 slices of bacon (or more, no judgement) cooked to preference

1/4 red onion, thinly sliced and sautéed

3/4 c. arugula or spinach

Mayo

Blueberry Barbecue Sauce

1 1/2 c. blueberries (fresh or frozen)

1/2 small onion, finely chopped

1/2 jalepeño, seeded and minced

1 clove garlic, minced

4 tbsp. packed brown sugar

3 tbsp. ketchup

3 tbsp. balsamic vinegar

Instructions

For the sauce, add all ingredients into a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened – approximately 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Leftover sauce can be stored in an airtight jar for five days.

Pile the burger on a yummy, toasted bun and enjoy!

Tressa Lawrence lives and works on her family’s cattle ranch, where she runs cattle, cooks a few meals, fixes a lot of darn fence and juggles freelance writing and photography. Comments can be sent to lawrenceranchbeefco@ gmail.com.

As summer progresses, temperatures begin to rise. And, while nice weather makes outdoor riding far more enjoyable, it can also be dangerous for horse health.

In an April 10, 2018 American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) article, horse owners are reminded heat stress in horses is not something to take lightly since overheating can lead to a host of problems.

“Horses produce large amounts of heat, mainly through digestion of feed and muscular activity during exercise. If the air is cooler than the horse’s body temperature, blood is shunted to the skin where the horse easily rids himself of excessive heat,” explains AQHA.

“However, if air temperature is warmer than the horse’s body temperature, blood shunting is not enough, and sweating becomes the primary means by which the horse cools himself,” the article continues. “The horse is the only mammal, other than man, that cools itself primarily by sweating. This wets the body so cooling due to evaporation can occur.”

AQHA further notes problems develop during hot and humid weather when sweat doesn’t evaporate so cooling can’t take place. This results in heat stress,

Horse owners encouraged to keep an eye on heat stress

which leads to heat exhaustion or life-threatening heat stroke.

Heat stress in horses

According to AQHA, certain horses are more susceptible to heat stress. These include horses in poor condition, overweight horses, geriatric horses, horses in direct sunlight when the temperature is more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit or horses in hot, poorly-ventilated stalls or trailers.

Additionally, horses that don’t consume enough water or salt and horses transported from cooler climates to hot weather without time to adjust are at risk as well.

Symptoms of heat stress in horses include profuse sweating or less sweat than expected, hot skin, muscle weakness, stumbling, rapid breathing, rapid heart rates which don’t recover after exercise and increased body temperature of 102 to 106 degrees Fahrenheit.

Signs of dehydration may also indicate heat stress in horses. These include loss of skin elasticity, sunken eyes, tacky membranes and cessation of urination.

AQHA notes if a horse owner suspects their horse is overheating, they should stop riding immediately, move to the shade and call a veterinarian.

“If there is no breeze,

provide air movement with a fan, if possible,” suggests AQHA. “Starting with the feet and legs, gradually wet the horse’s entire body, including the head with cool water. Avoid using cold water and never attempt a cold water enema. Small amounts of drinking water can be given at 15-minute intervals until the veterinarian arrives.”

The effect of feed and water

According to AQHA, one of the most important considerations to keep in mind regarding heat stress in horses is the effect of feed, water and critical electrolytes.

AQHA explains rations high in protein generate extra body heat during digestion, which makes horses more susceptible to overheating.

“Horses produce large amounts of body heat during chewing, digesting and metabolizing feed, so avoid riding them too close to feeding time during hot weather,” AQHA says. “Heat generated during food digestion added to the heat generated by exercise could push them into heat stress. As a rule of thumb, feed horses three to four hours before exercising and wait at least two hours after they have been ridden before feeding.”

Additionally, the association notes lack of water

will have the most profound and immediate effect on the well-being of a horse.

“To put it in context, the body can lose nearly all of its fat and more than onehalf of its protein content and survive, but a loss of just one-tenth of the body’s water can result in serious consequences,” AQHA states.

Preventing heat stress

With proper management and conditioning, heat stress in horses can be prevented.

The best way to do this, according to AQHA, is to calculate the heat index.

AQHA explains heat index can be calculated by adding the temperature in Fahrenheit and the percentage of relative humidity.

“If the sum is below 120, there should be no problem exercising a horse. If the sum is between 130 and 150, the horse will probably sweat but should not experience any problems if he gets plenty of water to replenish fluid lost during sweating,” AQHA says.

When the heat index exceeds 180, AQHA suggests not exercising a horse because the horses’ heat dissipation system will not be adequate enough to prevent heat stress.

AQHA further notes the single most important factor in preventing heat stress

is providing plenty of fresh water and trace-mineralized salt.

According to the association, horses drink around eight to 10 gallons of water a day. However, this amount doubles when temperatures rise, even without exercise.

AQHA recommends providing extra water to penned and stalled horses and checking tanks at least three times per day.

“Research has shown horses working hard, such as endurance horses, can sweat nearly four gallons per hour under conditions of high heat and humidity,” explains AQHA. “Under normal conditions, a balanced ration

and free access to mineralized salt are sufficient to replace electrolytes lost during sweating.”

However, equine sweat contains a large amount of sodium and potassium, and horses sweating excessively might not be able to replenish these electrolytes by merely consuming a salt supplement,” the association continues. “Therefore, provide a good electrolyte supplement to the feed of any horse working hard in hot weather.”

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

Hard-working horses — According to the American Quarter Horse Association, hard-working horses, including those used on the ranch, can sweat nearly four gallons per hour in hot and humid conditions. Therefore, it is important to recognize and prevent heat stress in horses. WYLR photo

other strategies to help keep feedlot cattle cool during summer months.

Water intake and access

The first – and arguably most important –strategy is to ensure plenty of access and availability for adequate water intake.

A UNL Extension NebGuide, published in August 2015, notes under normal conditions cattle easily consume one to two gallons of water per hour, and when the ambient temperature exceeds 80 degrees Fahrenheit, this requirement increases to at least 20 gallons per day for every 1,000 pounds of body weight.

“At temperatures above 80 degrees Fahrenheit, cattle need more water than normal to prevent dehydration and

allow heat to be dissipated through evaporative cooling and urination,” explains UNL Extension.

“Consuming water is the quickest and most efficient method to reduce body temperature.”

With this said, UNL experts agree the issue for many producers isn’t related to supplying feedlot cattle with water, it is ensuring they have good access to it.

According to the article, cattle need to have at least two to four inches per 1,000 pounds of body weight around the water tank and access to at least five gallons of water per hour. If an operation’s current watering system doesn’t allow for this, individuals should consider putting out extra

EDUCATION

By Micah Most, UW Extension Educator

This time of year there are windrows to bale, county fairs and rodeos to attend, pastures to check and livestock breeding decisions to make. The last thing anyone wants to see as they hustle around their working lands are the characteristic purple and white plumes marking the beginning of a

potential thistle infestation. Thistles are in the sunflower family (Asteraceae), with gray or green foliage and flowering heads ranging from pale white and lavender to reddish purple and violet. They often have spines or prickles on leaf margins and around flower heads.

water tanks or increasing water tank space.

A July 1 UNL BeefWatch Newsletter article, written by Alfredo DiCostanzo and titled “How to Increase Water Access for Feedlot Cattle in Hot Weather” explains one way to increase water tank access is to build a trough slip-in where water tankers can deliver water into the feed bunk.

“Cap the ends of 20-foot culvert pipe sections – 12 to 18 inches in diameter to fit at the bottom of a feeding bunk –before cutting lengthwise to produce two identical size troughs. Burn the edges with a flame torch to smooth sharp edges resulting from the cut,” DiCostanzo suggests. “This results in a trough which can be slipped to the bottom of the feed bunk.”

“A single 20-foot sec-

Most species growing on the High Plains have a biennial growth cycle.

In the first year, plants grow as short, vegetative rosettes of leaves which capture and store energy from the sun. In the second year, energy stores fuel growth of an upright stalk and flowers resulting in seed production.

A few notable species, including the invasive Canada thistle and the native Wyoming thistle, follow a perennial growth cycle, with mature plants growing back each year from the same root base. These species also reproduce from seeds.

Native versus non-native thistle Wyoming is home to a number of native and non-native thistles. Knowing which plants are harm-

tion should add at least five watering spaces and 130 gallons to the watering tanks in the pen,” he adds. “Keeping these slips full of water should ease the pressure on watering tanks during hot and still days.”

Feeding pattern

Another option for keeping feedlot cattle more comfortable during hot temperatures is to change feeding patterns and reevaluate feed additives.

UNL educators recommend shifting the feeding schedule to later in the evening.

“Delivering 70 percent or more of the daily scheduled feed two to four hours after the peak ambient temperature of the day may decrease the roller coaster intake patterns often observed,” reads the article. “Moving to a lateday feeding schedule may

less and which are noxious, can save time and money by eliminating unnecessary interventions.

There are four nonnative thistles designated as noxious weeds by the state of Wyoming.

These are Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense), musk thistle (Cardus nutans), plumeless thistle (Carduus acanthoides) and Scotch thistle (Onopordum acanthium). All are notable for their ability to outcompete native plants.

Not all thistles are noxious or invasive. In fact, many of Wyoming’s native thistles provide key habitat for pollinators and winter food for songbirds. For this reason, positive identification is important before enacting management.

Native species have

also minimize subclinical acidosis, which is thought to contribute to problems seen in times of heat stress.”

Additionally, the experts note research has indicated lowering energy content in the diet or using a storm ration may lower heat stress in feedlot cattle, although these strategies are somewhat controversial.

To create a lowerenergy or storm ration, they recommend visiting with a qualified beef cattle nutritionist.

Other considerations

In addition to ensuring access to water and shifting feeding schedules, UNL recommends using low-stress handling techniques to keep animals’ body temperatures low, removing windbreaks from and improving airflow in pens and providing

beneficial contributions to the ecosystem and are not a risk for outcompeting other plants in their community.

For comprehensive information on how to distinguish native and nonnative thistles, check out the “Wyoming Thistle Field Guide: Native and NonNative” online at bit.ly/ wythistle

One challenge of managing noxious thistles is their ability to produce large quantities of highly mobile seeds. Individual thistle seeds have a plume of hairs, called a pappus, which allows the wind to disperse them over large distances.

EDRR and IPM

Effective management interventions take place before plants have released seed.

Early detection and rapid response (EDRR) is a concept in weed management involving identifying a weed and intervening quickly before it becomes established at a damaging level.

This simply means paying attention to surroundings while checking fence, haying and going about day-to-day business. Land managers should note any changes and seek to identify unfamiliar plants.

When invasive thistle species are present and a management tool is needed, there are many options available. Integrated pest management (IPM) is a system describing these options, which can be used alone or in tandem.

Cultural control methods include preventative measures to reduce introduction of noxious species, like cleaning boots and gear when moving from field to field. Since invasive thistles readily disperse by the wind, it can be difficult to prevent their establishment outright.

Physical or mechanical control works well for isolated patches of thistles. Using a shovel or hoe to chop out isolated plants

shade, if it hasn’t already been done.

“Windbreaks may be beneficial in the winter, but are a serious detriment in times of heat stress,” UNL explains. “Consider abandoning pens in which airflow has been impeded by windbreaks, trees, buildings and grains bins during critical heat stress, or at least avoid stocking these pens with blackhaired cattle or cattle projected to finish in summer through early fall.”

The educators also recommend building tall mounds in feedlot pens to prevent cattle from bunching, which simultaneously enhances air flow and movement.

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

before they set seed is an effective control method for biennial species.

With Canada thistle, this can actually increase the spread by splitting up rhizomes, so another control method may be necessary.

Biological controls are living species which prey on the target organism.

Musk thistles are damaged by the feeding activity of the musk thistle rosette weevil. These insects develop in the immature rosette of the thistles and stunt their growth.

Biological control of Canada thistle has been attempted with the Canada thistle gall fly and a stem mining weevil, but with limited success. More recently, rust fungus control of Canada thistle has been studied with promising stand reduction results when inoculum is applied during the rosette stage.

Chemical control of invasive thistles using herbicides that kill on contact is an option when those listed above are not suitable. Land managers should work with their local weed and pest district when chemical control of invasive thistles is desired.

Cost share options are available in most counties.

Noxious thistle species can quickly overtake an environment and are expensive to eradicate once established. On the other hand, native thistle species are not invasive and provide a wide array of ecosystem benefits.

Knowing the difference can save land managers time and money during the growing season.

When invasive thistles are present, using the principles of IPM will help ensure the intervention plan selected is appropriate for the situation.

Micah Most is the University of Wyoming Extension agriculture and natural resources educator serving Johnson County. He can be reached at mmost@uwyo. edu or 307-684-7522.

Beyond the Prickles: Distinguish Native from Invasive Thistles Before Enacting Management

and concise labeling and inspections of cell-cultured protein products.

“One of the biggest attacks our industry has recently come under is a cell-based chicken product gaining recognition from USDA,” Wilkinson said.

Although U.S. cattle producers aren’t afraid of a little competition, Wilkinson expressed his greatest concern is the fact fake protein is sponsored by billionaires who want to “take cattle off of the ground,” and that it is often mislabeled.

“Our priority is ensuring consumers accurately know the difference between real beef and cell-cultured products through transparent and accurate labeling. We have already been successful at engaging USDA to conduct robust inspections and oversight to protect food safety,” Wilkinson stated.

“But again, we want this product labeled correctly,” he added. “If it is in the refrigerator in the grocery store next to the rest of the meat and it is labeled ‘slaughter free,’ it isn’t truly depicting the product. When this stuff is on grocery store shelves, it has to be correctly identified.”

Animal activist battle persists

Designed as a wolf in sheep’s clothing, the Oppor-

tunities for Fairness in Farming (OFF) Act has also become a hot button topic for the cattle industry.

Introduced in the U.S. House and Senate to “reform and refine the Beef Checkoff program,” NCBA believes the bill was actually created as “nothing more than another attempt to allow activists to dictate producers.”

“It’s ironic to me there are cattle organizations actually in support of the OFF Act because it is the very organizations who want to put us out of business who are funneling the money and moving it through the legislative tract,” Wilkinson said.

“Follow the money, folks. Look at where it goes. Look at who is trying to put us out of business and then decide if you want an act that does away with all checkoffs,” he continued.

Work on disease traceability continues

In the midst of battling a myriad of anti-beef organizations, NCBA is also continuing work with animal disease traceability. And, while this too is a controversial topic among producers, Wilkinson hopes they can view it in a more positive light.

He encouraged producers to think of electronic identification (EID) as an

insurance policy, rather than a mark of shame.

For instance, he explained in the case of a foot and mouth disease outbreak, which is estimated to cause a nationwide shutdown and cost the U.S. $128 billion, producers who use EIDs can be identified as uninfected and go back to regularly marketing their cattle.

“The ability to track animals and work information back between various state veterinarians and administration offices is critical,” he stated. “With nearly everything else, we can push a button and have information in front of us instantaneously. We need our information to be the same.”

Producer pushback encouraged

When asked what other key issues NCBA will be paying close attention to for the rest of the year, Wilkinson noted they will simply be keeping an eye on the regulatory onslaught.

“I knew this was going to be bad, but I never thought it was going to be this bad,” he stated, recalling several recent examples of government overregulation including the Environmental Protection Agency trying to impose power over the Supreme Court on the definition of Waters of the U.S. or the Bureau of Land Management attempting to redefine grazing legislation that

has existed for years.

“It appears, if we follow all of the tentacles of various regulatory agencies back up to the center, we find the administration who has a desire to control our way of life,” he stated. “And, this isn’t just an isolated item. They are taking us apart piece by piece and trying to take our freedoms away.”

With this said, Wilkinson encouraged producers to fight back.

“If it isn’t clear to producers who is out there fighting for them, trying to protect them and attempting to stop government mandates,

“If it isn’t clear to producers who is out there fighting for them, trying to protect them and attempting to stop government mandates, I want them to know NCBA believes in a free market and free competition – not government intervention or overregulation.” – Todd Wilkinson, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association

I want them to know NCBA believes in a free market and free competition – not government intervention or overregulation,” he said.

“And, individuals who believe in those same principles and who truly believe farmers and ranchers are the

best stewards in the world need to jump on the NCBA bandwagon to help us fight the fight,” he concluded.

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

SHEEP continued from page 1

catch diseases early to ensure a healthy flock and explains how important recordkeeping is regardless of the size of the flock.

She states, “You can’t manage what you don’t measure.”

With larger flocks, records can get long and hard to follow, but Busch reiterates the importance of having them to study when a concerning situation arises in the flock. She shares studying and comparing flock health records through the years can be a key step in identifying, preventing and treating disease.

When it comes to flock health, most disease is out of producers’ control.

Busch notes with each disease, there is a line

between a normal amount of symptom presentation and a concerning amount of disease presentation. This line is more identifiable when studying records.

Testing and early detection

Although testing for early disease detection is an option, many producers find it frustrating since tests are fairly ineffective in preventing disease.

For each of the three common diseases Busch mentions, she also explains their testing methods.

She notes there isn’t an effective way to test for reproductive diseases that result in abortion. Additionally, foot rot is hard to find in flocks unless it’s clinical, and respiratory testing is ineffec-

tive because sheep already have the bacteria living in their upper respiratory track.

Testing for chronic disease can also be challenging, but Busch believes it is a step forward for reducing disease in flocks. Once again, she notes records are highly important when dealing with disease.

Medical treatment

Although testing is not always the best route for early disease detection, Busch explains recognizing when something is wrong as soon as possible is critical for effective treatment strategies. She shares the best way to do this is simply by being around the flock enough to know what is normal and what isn’t.

“You miss out on a lot more by not looking than by not knowing,” she says.

Busch expresses it is

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because they have to fight off a larger number of bacteria, lessening their chance to build immunity.

While on this topic, Busch reminds producers antibiotics labeled for sheep recently made the transition from being available over the counter to requiring a prescription. Under this new mandate, it is important for producers to have a veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR).

Busch explains a VCPR is more than calling the vet and having them write a prescription. Instead, this relationship is built when vets visit a producer’s operation, get to know their animals and have conversation.

Most producers perform annual health management practices, and most vets oversee routine practices such as preg checking and breeding exams. Busch explains on days like these, which tend to get long and tiresome, conversation usually blossoms, which creates and strengthens VCPRs.

Common mistakes

Busch notes there are a few commons mistakes producers make when caring for the health of their flocks. One of the most common mistakes producers make

is keeping vaccines at the wrong temperature.

One way to combat this problem is to keep vaccines, even in syringes, in coolers while processing sheep.

Another common mistake made is animal handling and time. Busch mentions the importance of planning around important dates and discusses how many vaccines can be ineffective because of high stress in an animal.

She encourages producers to refrain from administering vaccines in animals that have to be transported in trailers for long road trips.

The third mistake many producers make is in relation to needle use.

Busch believes reusing needles doesn’t pose a huge risk, but it does increase the risk of abscess formation.

Since reusing needles can be common in large flocks because of the time it would take to change needles for every sheep, Busch says a good rule of thumb is to change the needle every time the syringe is refilled. This way, no dirty needles are put back into the vile.

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

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OBITUARIES

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

William R. Rabou

July 1, 1942 – July 19, 2023

gral part of Rabou Ranch, LLC.

William participated in 4-H growing up. He was also in FFA all four years of high school and had the opportunity to judge livestock at the National Western Stock Show FFA Livestock Judging Contest in Denver in 1958. The team won champion honors.

the rest of his life.

William’s life was enriched by love and partnerships.

In 1968, he married Sharon Sandridge of Kimball, Neb., and together they welcomed their daughter Stacy Malm into the world.

In 1985, he married Dixie (Chesnut) Sherwin of Laramie. Dixie brought three children into their lives –Candy, Kathy and Dan.

In October of 2020, Bill and Dixie made the decision to move to Laramie, in order to be closer to medical care. Sadly, Dixie preceded William in death on Jan. 21.

Following her passing, William moved to Pointe Frontier in Cheyenne on Feb. 25, and it was here where he resided until his passing.

William is preceded in death by his parents; brother Bob Rabou; sister-in-law Norma Rabou; brother-inlaw Bob Hale and stepdaughter Kathy Kendall.

William leaves behind a family who loved him dearly.

His memory will forever live on through his daughter Stacy (Andy) Malm and his sister Margaret (Carlee) Sheridan. He also leaves behind his step-children Candy Sherwin and Dan

Sherwin who held a special place in his heart.

His legacy continues through the lives of his grandchildren Katelin (Avery) Jamerman, Karissa Malm and Kaden Malm. The arrival of his step-granddaughter Keighley Sherwin brought him great joy.

Additionally, William was blessed with the presence of a great-grandson, Carson Jamerman.

William also leaves behind sisters-in-law Peggy (Billy) Joyce and Rhonda (Bobby) Berger and numerous nieces and nephews, who were cherished mem

bers of his extended family. He will be remembered fondly by his friends and family.

A funeral service and celebration of William’s life will be held July 31 at 2 p.m. at the Albin Community Center. Burial will follow at the Albin Cemetery. The family kindly requests memorial donations be made to either the Albin Community Center or the Albin Community Care Fund. Throughout his journey, William touched countless lives with his kindness and dedication. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

William R. Rabou, a beloved member of the Albin community, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2023 in Cheyenne. He was born on July 1, 1942 in Kimball, Neb. to Raymond and Lavon (Mathews) Rabou.

From a young age, William had a deep connection to his hometown and the family ranch, which had been passed down through generations. Following in his family’s footsteps, he dedicated himself to the land and livestock business as an inte-

He enjoyed three years of basketball in high school, was in track for two years, involved in student council, competed in the state FFA judging contest and school plays.

He graduated in 1960 from Albin High School. William then attended the University of Wyoming for two years and was a member of the Wyoming Air National Guard for several years.

William returned to Albin as a fourth generation resident on the family ranch and continued ranching for

WLSB thanks outgoing members, welcomes new

The Wyoming Livestock Board (WLSB) offered thanks and appreciation to outgoing members Martin Mercer of Hyattville and Dr. Warren Crawford of Sundance for their service to the producers of Wyoming the past six years.

This is a huge time commitment for all board members, and Mercer and Crawford’s willingness to serve is greatly appreciated!

Replacing Martin in district five is Weston Jones of Thermopolis, and Lexie Painter of Lusk has replaced Crawford in district six.

The board recently held a spring meeting in Pinedale on June 20 and is scheduled to meet in Rock Springs on Aug. 22.

Beef Quality Assurance Training

Wednesday, August 16th 1:00pm to 3:30pm in the Wyoming State Fair Conference Room

FFA, 4-H and Adults Welcome

To reserve your spot, call Gary Gwin at 307-777-7396 or email gary.gwin1@wyo.gov

Six years of service – After the snow finally melted this spring, Wyoming Livestock Board (WLSB) Director Steve True, pictured left, tracked down Warren Crawford, pictured right, to present him a commemorative buckle for his six years of service to WLSB. Courtesy photo

WLSB appreciation – The Wyoming Livestock Board (WLSB) recently recognized Martin Mercer of Hyattville for his six years of service to the board. Mercer, pictured right, was presented a commemorative buckle from WLSB Director Steve True, pictured left. Courtesy photo

July 27-Aug. 5 Carbon County Fair, Rawlins. For more information, visit carboncountyfairgrounds.com

July 28-Aug. 5 Niobrara County Fair, Lusk. For more information, visit niobraracounty.org/_ departments/_county_extension_service/index.asp

July 28-Aug. 6 Campbell County Fair, Gillette. For more information, visit campbellcountywy. gov/959/County-Fair

July 28-Aug. 6 Platte County Fair, Wheatland. For more information, visit plattecountyfair.org

July 28-Aug. 7 Sheridan County Fair, Sheridan. For more information, visit sheridancountyfairgrounds.com

July 29-Aug. 5 Fremont County Fair, Riverton. For more information, visit fremontcountyfair.org

July 29-Aug. 5 Uinta County Fair, Evanston. For more information, visit uintacountyfair.org

July 29-Aug. 6 Sweetwater County Fair, Rock Springs. For more information, visit sweetwaterevents.com/p/wbs

July 30-Aug. 5 Goshen County Fair, Torrington. For more information, visit goshencounty. org/goshen-county-fair

July 31-Aug. 6 Albany County Fair, Laramie. For more information, visit albanycountyfair.org

July 31-Aug. 6 Big Horn County Fair, Basin. For more information, visit bighornfair.com

Aug. 1 Bureau of Land Management Public Meeting, 5-7 p.m., Weston County Senior Center, Newcastle. For more information, contact Kathleen Lacko at ktlacko@blm.gov or call 307-261-7536.

Aug. 1-5 Hot Springs County Fair, Thermopolis. For more information, visit facebook. com/hscfairgrounds

Aug. 2 University of Wyoming Sheridan Research and Extension Center Educational Field Day, 8:30 a.m., Adams Ranch, Sheridan. For more information, e-mail shrec@uwyo.edu or call 307-673-2856.

Aug. 2 Bureau of Land Management Public Meeting, 5-7 p.m., Crook County Courthouse Community Room, Sundance. For more information, contact Kathleen Lacko at ktlacko@blm.gov or call 307-261-7536.

Aug. 2 Sage Grouse Implementation Team Meeting, 9 a.m., Wyoming Game and Fish Department Headquarters, Cheyenne. To attend the virtual, listen-only option for the meeting, visit us02web.zoom.us/j/86097612834

Aug. 2-12 Laramie County Fair, Cheyenne. For more information, visit laramiecountyevents.com/fair

Aug. 3 Bureau of Land Management Public Meeting, 5-7 p.m., Zoom. For more information, contact Kathleen Lacko at ktlacko@blm.gov or call 307-261-7536.

Aug. 5 Sandhills Beef Cattle Conference, Monahans, Texas. Fore more information or to RSVP, contact Dena Floyd at dena.floyd@ag.tamu.edu or call 432586-2593.

Aug. 5 Pony Express Relay Race, 9 a.m., National Historic Trails Interpretive Center, Casper. To register, visit forms.office.com/g/jYxXbSLvxE. For more information, contact Stacey Moore at samoore@blm.gov or 307-261-7780.

Aug. 5-Aug. 12 Lincoln County Fair, Afton. For more information, visit facebook.com/LincolnCountyFair

Aug. 7 Bureau of Land Management Public Meeting, 5-7 p.m.,Niobrara County Fairgrounds, Lusk. For more information, contact Kathleen Lacko at ktlacko@ blm.gov or call 307-261-7536.

Aug. 8 City of Lander Public Meeting, 6 p.m., Lander City Hall, Lander. For more information, call Lance Hopkin at 307-332-2870 ext. 432.

Aug. 8-9 Sheridan County Working Lands Workshop Series, Sheridan College Campus, Sheridan. For more information or to register, visit sccdwy.regfox.com

Aug. 11-13 Fourth Annual Tom Horn Days Cowboy Rendezvous, Bosler. For more information, visit tomhorndays.com

Aug. 15 Cowboy Cornhole Tournament, 1:30 p.m., Wyoming State Fairgrounds, Douglas. For more information or to register, visit wyoffafoundation.com/cornhole or call 307-851-4392.

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July 27-Aug. 2 August Farm, Construction & Dairy Auction, online only, 208-431-9300, bigmountainauctions.com

July 31-Aug. 4 Superior Livestock Auction Video Royale, Winnemucca, Nev., 800-4222117, superiorlivestock.com

Aug. 8-9 Cattle Country Video Oregon Trail Classic Sale, Gering Civic Center, Gering, Neb., 888-322-8853, cattlecountryvideo.com

Aug. 12 HK Yak Ranch Live and Online Auction, Buffalo Livestock Marketing, 970462-6551, contact@hkyakranch.com, buffalolivestockwyo.com

Aug. 14-15 Western Video Market, Little America, Cheyenne, 530-347-3793, wvmcattle.com

Aug. 21-22 Northern Livestock Video Auction Early Fall Preview, 866-616-5035, northernlivestockvideo.com

Aug. 21-25 Superior Livestock Auction Big Horn Classic, Sheridan, 800-422-2117, superiorlivestock.com

Aug. 26 Nebraska Quarter Horse Classic Performance Horse Sale, Ogallala Livestock Auction Market, Ogallala, Neb., 319-795-4649, 308-289-2508, 308-458-9685

Aug. 26-29 Lauing Mill Iron L Ranch 2023 QH Production Sale, online only, prohorseservices.com/internet-auctions/, 605-347-6193, 605-280-0698, 605-2800398, lauingmillironlranch.com

Aug. 27 RQHBA Horse Sale, Besler’s Cadillac Ranch, Belle Fourche, S.D., 605-3473294, 605-639-9482, rqhba.com

Sept. 2 Proffit Ranch 22nd Annual Labor Day Horse Sale, Diamond X Ranch, Evanston, 307-723-5857, proffitranch.blogspot.com

Sept. 1-3

PRQHBA 46th Annual Futurity and Horse Sale, Powder River County Fairgrounds, Broadus, Mont., 406-853-3554, sales@prqhba.com

Sept. 8-9 Superior Livestock Auction Labor Day Auction, Hudson Oaks, Texas, 800422-2117, superiorlivestock.com

Sept. 9-12 Reindl Quarter Horses and Comp Quarter Horses Second Annual Online Horse Sale prohorseservices.com/internet-auctions/, 605-840-8286, 605496-4873

Sept. 12 95th Annual Wyoming State Ram Sale, Wyoming State Fairgrounds, Douglas, 307-265-5250, wyowool.com/ramsale

held at 1:30 p.m. sharp. It was a running race for Carbon County horses only, with an entrance fee of five dollars and a purse of $75 and $25.

County Fair Memories Abound

Some of those memories are recalled in the history of the Carbon County Fair.

The annual Carbon County Fair has quite a storied past.

The fairgrounds were established in Saratoga in the spring of 1908, and the first fair was held that fall.

As early as 1910, the local weekly newspaper reported the events of the fair, and it has been going strong except for a brief period of unexplained cessation from 1917-26 and during World War II.

The fair was held in Saratoga in 1927-28 and then moved to Rawlins in 1929, where it has been held since.

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Although the first year in Rawlins was a social affair with a small showing – similar to the fairs in Saratoga – in 1930, the fair buildings were built in Rawlins with county funding. This undoubtedly increased the size and scope of the fair.

Articles of incorporation for the fair were filed

in 1908 “to establish and maintain parks, grounds and race courses, for the trial of speed, development and training of horses and to offer award premiums.”

Additionally, they were filed “to establish and maintain parks, grounds and buildings for the exhibition of all kinds of livestock, agricultural, mechanical and mineral products and to offer award premiums.”

The newspaper reported in 1910 work of preparing the track and building sites out on the fairgrounds east of town were progressing very well. The track was surveyed and leveled and put in shape.

The first payment of $750 was made on the 40-acre tract bought for fairgrounds purposes.

The first day of the fair opened cloudy and threatening.

Rain set in about 10 a.m. and continued up until 1 p.m., and everyone believed the first day would be spoiled. But, the clouds broke away at about 1:30 p.m., and the entire afternoon was fine.

The first race was

Don McPhails’ Mercadal won first with a time of 55 and one-fourth seconds, with English Lass second.

A Sept. 15, 1927 headline in the paper noted the “Local Dairy Association sponsors Platte Valley Fair, to occur Oct. 8.”

The story stated the exhibit hall, cow barns and some other structures on the local fairgrounds will again come into use, after standing idle and deserted since the last county fair, which occurred in 1916.

In 1945, the event was called the “Annual County 4-H Fair” and was held in Rawlins Aug. 29-31, under the direction of County Agent Nels Dahlquist.

Cash prizes and medals were awarded with the owner of the grand champion fat calf receiving $25 and the top local clothing project winner given $25.

Of course, the history of Wyoming’s county and state fairs is cherished, but the best memories are those shared with the many friends made while attending these events.

May all your fair memories be good ones and keep telling them –over and over again – to all who will listen.

Danny Vigil • Northern Livestock Represenative Layne Weber • Field Rep & Auctioneer • (307) 331-2222

Buggies and vehicles in front of the grandstand and outhouse at Carbon County Fairgrounds in Saratoga in the early 1900s. Photo from the Dick Perue/Bob Martin collection. Historical Reproductions by Perue

Northern Livestock Video Sale • July 24-27 Head Weight Price Delivery Date 110 Str Yearling 960 $25000 Del 8-5 221 Str Calves 490 $32750 Del 10-15 221 Hfr Calves 465 $29400 Del 10-15 320 Str Calves 510 $319 Del 10-1 110 Hfr Calves 495 $291 Del 10-1 190 Str Calves 620 $280 Del 10-10 90 Str Calves 590 $271 Del 10-20 90 Str Calves 570 $257 Del 10-20

Memories abound as exhibitors and viewers recall fair time in Wyoming.

July 23-Aug. 7 Johnson County Fair, Buffalo. For more information, visit johnsoncountyfairgrounds.com

MARKETS

from USDA Market News Service information and other sources

FOR THE WEEK ENDING July 28, 2023

FOR THE WEEK ENDING May 24, 2019

Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Torrington

Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Greeley, CO

National Sheep Summary

As of July 21, 2023

Compared to last week traditional slaughter lambs 7.00-10.00 lower, others mostly steady to 20.00 lower. Slaughter ewes mostly steady to 20.00 lower. No comparison on feeder lambs. At San Angelo, TX 6,618 head sold in a one day sale. Equity Cooperative Auction sold 4,000 slaughter lambs in Idaho and 460 feeder lambs in South Dakota. In direct trading slaughter ewes and feeder lambs not tested. 3,701 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 115-135 lbs 150.00-168.00. Ft. Collins: wooled and shorn 100-125 lbs 165.00-200.00.

South Dakota: wooled and shorn 100-150 lbs 197.50-221.00.

Billings: wooled and shorn 105-125 lbs no test.

Equity Coop: ID: 1300: wooled 155 lbs 204.75 for current delivery. 2700: wooled 150-155 lbs 207.50-208.00 for August

delivery.

Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2

San Angelo: hair 40-60 lbs 197.00-222.00, few 240.00-250.00;

60-70 lbs 195.00-217.00, few 228.00-230.00; 70-80 lbs 184.00214.00, few 218.00; 80-90 lbs 178.00-201.00,

Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2 San Angelo: hair ewe lambs 80-95 lbs 202.00-213.00/cwt; yearling hair 200.00/head, others 85-100 lbs 147.00-172.00/ cwt; young hair 80-110 lbs 106.00-122.00/cwt.

Ft. Collins: no test.

South Dakota: no test.

Billings: no test.

Sheep and lambs slaughter under federal inspection for the week to date totaled 33,000 compared with 32,000 last week and 32,000 last year.

Source: USDA AMS Market News, San Angelo, Texas National Wool Review

As of July 14, 2023

Special Note: Australia will be entering their annual three week summer recess. No data will be available. This report will also shut down during that time period. The next available report will be Friday, August 11, 2023.

Wyoming Hay Summary

As of July 27, 2023

Compared to last week good quality alfalfa hay was steady with lower testing hay 20.00 lower. First cutting of alfalfa hay has drugged on with most producers getting it wrapped up this week. Some have fought first cutting hay production for roughly 60 days. Ugg!! Some producers are just starting second cutting with others trying to take a break for a few days to recoup from first cutting. Many reports of ranchers digging out old swathers and balers and putting up hay for their own use. These bales of hay will help the rancher a whole bunch, but it could soften the large square market of alfalfa across the state. Economics is playing a huge role in the decision-making process of the cattlemen and hobbyist this year.

Eastern Wyoming

Alfalfa - Fair/Good Large Square 3x4 185

Alfalfa -- Fair Large Square 3x4 150

Alfalfa Pellets 15% Suncured 380

Alfalfa/Grass Mix - Good Medium Square 3x3 200-240 Western Wyoming

Alfalfa - Premium Large Square 3x4 225 Small Square 3 Tie 300-325

Alfalfa - Good Large Square 3x4 175-190

Alfalfa - Fair/Good Large Square 3x4 165 Small Square 250

Alfalfa - Utility Large Square 3x4 125

Alfalfa Cubes 400

Alfalfa/Orchard Mix - Premium Small Square 300

Grass - Good Small Square 250

AREA WEEKLY WEIGHTED CATTLE PRICE

180.00-195.00; 93 lbs 195.00.

Billings: no test.

Slaughter Ewes

San Angelo: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy)

86.00, hair 60.00-95.00; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh)

68.00-72.00, hair 74.00-94.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 50.00-60.00, hair 70.00-88.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 (very thin) 58.00; hair

50.00-66.00; Cull 1 40.00-54.00.

Ft. Collins: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 67.50-92.50; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 67.50-85.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) no test.

South Dakota: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 50.00-65.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 40.00-65.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 35.00-65.00; Cull 1 25.00-35.00.

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

Source: USDA AMS Livestock,

As of July 27, 2023

Compared to last week, bales of alfalfa and grass hay sold steady. Dehy alfalfa and ground and delivered hay steady on the week. Demand was light to moderate. Quite a lot of utility testing (RFV) hay in the many areas of the state due to rain damage. Most dehy operations have been going through the code red warnings as electrical companies have been shutting them down and not letting them start operations until late in the evening. Farmers with electric pivots are dealing with the same issues of getting shut off until it cools down the electrical grids. Most central and eastern areas of the state continue to be in the severe to extreme drought areas. Pastures continue to hold on but have really changed this week as temperatures have been in the high 90’s with the head index around 105 to 110 degrees. Dryland crops have really showed heat stress this week due to the excessive heat.

Notice

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, 307-7776397

UP IN ARMS, LLC FLEA

MARKET AND GUN SHOW

SEPT. 1-3 , Gillette, WY at the CAM-PLEX. Open to the public. Fri., Sept. 1, 3 p.m.-7 p.m.

Sat., Sept. 2 , 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sun., Sept. 3 , 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Giving away a .22 pistol Sunday at 2 p.m., must be present to win, 21 years of age and able to pass background check. Buy, sell, trade. Adults

$6, children 12 and under free (when accompanied by an adult). For more information, contact Lisa, 208-4202295 8/26

COYOTE DAYS 2023: The largest gathering of predator control and fur harvesting experts in the world. Twenty instructional demos on all aspects of the industry. Come learn about an outdoor activity that can be very rewarding.

AUG. 18-19, NIOBRARA CO.

FAIRGROUNDS, LUSK, WY. Vendors, drawings, banquet, fur fashion show and more. For more information, call 307-3349930 8/5

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

● Tree spade operator

● Forage harvester operator ● Heavy haul driver ● Equipment operators

● Operator tractors & yellow iron

● Farm operators ● Zero turn mower operator ● Certified herbicide applicator ● General laborers/roustabout ● Night gate guard

Brands

REGISTERED WYOMING BRAND: LRC, single iron, dues paid to March 1, 2027, iron available. $10,000. 307-575-0681 8/19

REGISTERED WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: LRC. One iron, easy to put on, easy to read. $15,000. Call 307-660-5755 8/5

Dogs

REGISTERED PEMBROKE WELSH CORGI PUPPIES FOR SALE. Ready to go at the beginning of August. Asking $900. Text or call 701-260-1207. To view photos, go to www.wylr. net in the classifieds 8/5

● Safety Admin

● Safety Coordinator ● 23691 CR 60 1/2, Greeley, CO 80631, 970353-6666, griselda.islas@fortressds.com, www.fortressds. com 8/19

SUNDANCE CUSTOM STEEL IS NOW HIRING TRIM SHOP

OPERATORS: Clean, fast paced and friendly environment. Apply in person at 301 South 27th St., Sundance, WY 82729 or call the office at 307-283-1820 8/19

MTC LOGISTICS HAS PARTTIME DRIVER POSITIONS

AVAILABLE FOR DRIVER CLASS B & A CDL WORLAND TO CASPER AND CODY TO CASPER. ALSO, for the downtown area in Casper, WY. Must have clean driving record, no felony record and able to pass extensive background check and drug test. Class B license also required, $28/hour. E-mail resumes to dingoboy6342@yahoo.com or call Matt, 801-6414109 8/5

HOT SPRINGS COUNTY WEED & PEST DISTRICT IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF RANGE MANAGER: The position is in Thermopolis, WY. Send letter of application, resume and 3 references to: Hot Springs County Weed & Pest District, PO Box 543, Thermopolis, WY 82443. For additional information, call 307921-0574. Hot Springs County Weed & Pest is an EO 8/5

WEAVE Got Your Back!

Warren Transport is looking for Truck Drivers! Family friendly with flexible scheduling, bonuses, benefits and competitive wages. We are an established company with multiple branches and a multitude of options to fit your individual needs!

Services

AGRI-ONE FINANCIAL: Farm/ranch and all commercial loans. RATES AS LOW AS 5%. We have been helping with all aspects of agricultural, commercial financing and management for years. LET US HELP YOU on a consulting level with management to increase profitability, deal with and fix credit problems and for all your financing needs. WE CARE AND HAVE WORKING PROGRAMS designed for the farmer/rancher and not the banker. Please call Steve, 303-7733545 or check out our website, www.agrionefinancial.com. I will come to you and get the job done!! 8/12

Services

WORKING BORDER COLLIE PUPPIES FOR SALE: Born March 30. Located in Powell, WY. Parents onsite. Asking $300-$500. For pictures or more information, call 307-899-3533 7/29

WE HAVE A LITTER OF 8

GREAT PYRENEES LIVESTOCK GUARD DOGS: Ready to go now. They’ve been exposed to various types of livestock. Have sweet and loving personalities. $400/pup OBO. For more information, contact Casey or Cristy Davis, 605-431-2067 or 605-206-0495 8/5

BORDER COLLIE PUPPIES:

Born May 23. Out of ranch raised, working parents. Four black and white males. Good with kids. Need homes where they can work cattle and/or sheep. Have had first shots and wormer. Ken & Cheri Graves, Kaycee, WY, phone 307-7382247, e-mail gravesredfork@ rtconnect.net 7/29

BORDER COLLIE PUPPIES:

Born May 22, out of working parents, $500 each. Call 307-2369047. To view photos, go to www. wylr.net in the classifieds 7/29

Angus

Custom Feeding

CALF BACKGROUNDING, PASTURE AND feedlot options available. ALSO, seeking cows on shares from now until 2024. Hemingford, NE. Call Ian, 307421-9116 8/5

Pasture Wanted

PASTURE WANTED for 2,000 yearlings and 500 pairs. Can split into smaller bunches. Call 701-523-1235 7/29

Angus

BULLS FOR SALE

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

Clay Creek Angus • 307-762-3541

Ranch/Pasture Lease Wanted

RED ANGUS 2-YEAR-OLD FORAGE BULLS FOR SALE: Bulls for heifers and cows. Smaller framed, efficient, easy fleshing, good dispositions. Not fat, but in great shape and ready to go to work. Have been worked with dogs, on foot and horseback. Raised in rugged, rough, steep, rocky, high elevation country. Red Fork Red Angus, Ken & Cheri Graves, Kaycee, WY, phone 307-7382247, cell 307-267-0724, email gravesredfork@rtconnect.net 7/29

Swift Creek Outfitters & Teton Horseback Adventures

Help wanted in the Tetons: Trail Ride Wranglers, Fall Pack in Camp Cook, Fall Mule Packer ( 307) 730- 8830 OR (307) 856-1226

Check Out Our Website www.horsebackadv.com

SAT., AUG. 12 AT 1 PM BUFFALO LIVESTOCK MARKETING SELLING 90 YAKS FROM HK YAK RANCH, IN BUFFALO, WY. There will be a mix of steers, cows, calves, yearlings and bulls. Downsizing our herd to 60 head so we can better manage it for future operations. Online at www.cattleusa.com For questions, pictures or additional information, call HK Yak Ranch, 970-462-6551 or e-mail contact@hkyakranch. com. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 7/29

LOOKING FOR RANCHES/ PASTURES TO LEASE: Experienced stockman and rangeland management professional. Land will be used for a custom grazing business using intensive grazing practices. I can make improvements and add value to leased land. Please contact Andrew at 830-4469378, e-mail amainini24@ gmail.com 8/12

Horses

MINIATURE HORSES FOR SALE OR TRADE: Pretty lawn ornaments, sweet and gentle. One stallion, 2 mares and 1 twoyear-old colt. Call or text Tuesdays, Thursdays or Fridays, 307-258-2175. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 8/5

46TH ANNUAL POWDER RIVER QUARTER HORSE BREEDERS ASSOCIATION HORSE SALE: SEPT.

3, BROADUS, MT, POWDER RIVER COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS. Offering weanlings and yearlings from some of the top producers in the area. Ranch broke horses and young prospects. Lance Bateman Memorial Ranch Horse Classic, Fri. Sept. 1 Two-year-old futurity, Sat. afternoon, Sept. 2 Performance Yearling Futurity and Youth Halter Futurity Sun., Sept. 3, 8 a.m. Horse sale preview to follow. HORSE SALE

1 PM ON SUN., SEPT. 3. For more information, call Dan Davis, 406-427-5420 or 406853-3554 7/29

Horses

Horses

Hay & Feed

VALLEY VIDEO HAY MARKETS, LLC: New crop of alfalfa available soon. Go to www.valleyvideohay.com or call Barry McRea, 308-235-5386 7/29

Crop Cleanup

BENNY HERNANDEZ IS IN THE AREA AND HAS PLENTY OF HELP TO CLEANUP AND HOE YOUR CROPS. Call 307431-7160 7/29

Fire Extinguishers

RANCHERS QUARTER HORSE

BREEDERS ASSOCIATION

SALE AUG. 27: Located at Besler’s Cadillac Ranch, Belle Fourche, S.D. Selling 67 head.

Yearling Futurity $3,000 added.

*NEW* this year, yearling trail class!! All 2023 foals eligible to win in 2024. Ranch Horse Futurity, added money, open to 2- and 3-year-olds sold through the sale. Invitational saddle horse session, have 14 riders and 5 yearlings. Online bidding available day of sale with pre-approval through Tri-State Livestock at www.thestockshow.hibid.com/auction/ current For more information, call Gary Mailloux, 605-3471964 or Susan Riesland, 605639-9482, www.rqhba.com “The Sale Where You Can Buy With Confidence!” 8/19

12-YEAR-OLD HAFLINGER

GELDING: Broke to drive single and double, 15 HH, good traveler and sound, $3,600. Call David, 307-467-5651, if no answer please leave a message 8/5

Saddles & Tack

GET READY FOR STATE FAIR AT MOSS SADDLES, BOOTS AND TACK!! Ride with pride, LARGE selection of TOP brand names and QUALITY tack!! 20% off 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 7/29

Leatherwork

LS CUSTOM LEATHER: Belts, tack, cell phone cases and much more!! Contact Lester, 307-6311053, leave a message. Located in Riverton, WY 7/29

Sheep

RAFTER 7 MERINOS 19.3 FLEECE

138 ewes: Two & 3 years old with lambs EWE & MARCH/JUNE

LAMB UNIT

$475 each OBO 970-710-1659

GERDES HAMPSHIRES HAS 30 REGISTERED PUREBRED

HAMPSHIRE RAMS: Born in the fall of 2022 and winter of 2023. Our rams are fast growing with plenty of depth, muscle and bone. These are wether-type Hampshires without excessive leg length but possess tremendous thickness of loin and leg. Rams are sired by stud rams that we purchased from leading Hampshire sheep breeders at national sales and are sired by sons of Unicorn and Jackalope. For more information, call 402-760-0104. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 8/12

Seed

TRITICALE SEED FOR SALE: Great cover crop. Call 719-8501143 8/12

GRASS SEED FOR SALE: Manifest wheatgrass, Manska wheatgrass, cache meadow brome, good germination, $3.90/lb. Call Big Horn Seed Company, 307202-0704 or 307-645-3322 TFN

Hay & Feed

2023 ALFALFA AND ALFALFA GRASS MIX HAY, 3x3 bales barn stored. Call 307-350-0350 Farson, WY 8/19

COLORADO CORRECTIONAL INDUSTRIES LOCATED IN CANON CITY, CO HAS 113

TONS OF GRASS/HAY MIX, 55

TONS OF ALFALFA/OAT MIX AND 40 TONS GRASS/WEED

MIX: All are 3x4 square bales that are stored under a roof. You must fill out and submit a bid packet by Aug. 9, 2023 no later than 4 p.m. Successful bidder(s) will be notified on Aug. 10, 2023 To get a bid packet or for analysis results please contact Annie Morton by phone or e-mail. For any other questions please contact Jamie Grisenti. Grass hay is sold in minimum quantity of 5 tons. We reserve the right to refuse all bids if it is deemed to be in the best interest of Colorado Correctional Industries. Jamie Grisenti, 719429-0498 or james.grisenti@ state.co.us. Annie Morton, 719240-2846 or annie.morton@ state.co.us 7/29

HAY FOR SALE: Alfalfa/grass mix, good color. Large rounds, $230/ton. Small squares, $10/ bale. Will load and or deliver. Sheridan, WY. Call Drew, 307752-5920 8/19

HAY BARLEY FOR SALE: Three-way beardless barley, oats and peas, round bales, about 1,200 lbs. each, $170/ton. ALSO, alfalfa hay, round bales, $190/ton. Harden, MT. Call 406665-7521 8/19

LOTS AND LOTS OF HAY FOR SALE!!! 1,350 lb. round bales, net wrapped. Grass/alfalfa mix, native grass, brome grass, straight alfalfa… Sheridan, WY area. Come and get it!! For pricing, call the Ranch 307-737-2680 or 702-5014243 (cell) 8/5

2023 FIRST CUTTING GRASS

HAY, meadow brome and orchard grass. Certified weed-free, small squares. $275/ton, Cody, South Fork, WY. Call 307-2724354 8/12

HAY FOR SALE: 2023 winter rye grass, 5’x6’ large rounds at an 1,100 lb. average, net wrapped, approximately 250 tons available, $125/ton. Near Nisland, S.D. Call Jake at 605-892-5218 for more information 8/12

HAY FOR SALE: 2023 alfalfa, alfalfa/grass mix and intermediate grass. ALSO, two loads of 2022 CRP grass mix, cut early, good green. All in net-wrapped round bales. Semi load delivery available. Call for pricing, 701690-8116, please send a text if no answer or keep trying 8/5

TWO SEMI LOADS ALFALFA/ GRASS MIX AND 4 LOADS ALFALFA: First cutting, net-wrapped rounds. Hemingford, NE. $185/ ton. Call 307-421-9116 8/5

The most POWERFUL FIRE EXTINGUISHING TECHNOLOGY is here!! FIRE PRO Extinguishers feature a concentrate used for over 30 years by fire departments, race tracks and the military. This formula is a non-toxic, powerful cooling liquid with foam and requires no maintenance!! Economical, do-it-yourself refill kits are also available. Choose the best for your equipment today!! For more information, call Arlen Coblentz at 307-8509663 7/29

Trucks

FOR SALE: 1992 International 4900, S/A, DTA 466 250 H.P. 10 speed, gooseneck, plus air slide fifth wheel included, California truck, very clean 103K miles, a/c, 2-line wet kit, have line setting, $19,500. Call 970-6862250. Windsor, CO 8/12

Livestock Trailers

2019 MERRITT LIVESTOCK

TRAILER: DDL triple crank up nose, fold down doghouse, lowered doghouse, 139 tall, low pro 22.5 tires, 90% brakes, 75% low mileage trailer, 77 lights, rear load lights, no step ramp to the top. Excellent shape. For more information, call 701-4002665. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 7/29

Equipment

FOR SALE: Rowse 3 pt. 9’ sickle mower. Rowse double 9’ sickle mower. Hesston/ AGCO Allis 5556 big round baler, wide pickup, net wrap/ twine. Nine wheel pull type finger rake. 7’ 3 pt. rotary mower. John Deere 2155 diesel tractor, wide front, 3 pt., runs great. H&S 7+4 17’ chuckwagon with tandem 14 ton running gear. John Deere 714A and 716A chuckwagons with John Deere running gear and bunk feeding extensions, been shedded, nice condition. J&M 325 gravity box with 12 ton gear and roll tarp. Meyerink 12’ box scraper with tilt. All in very nice condition!! Call 605-999-5482 8/12

Pipe

OILFIELD PIPE: RPJ Enterprises, Inc. 2 3/8, 2 7/8, 3.5, 5.5, and 3/4” sucker rod is available. Used for fencing, corrals, cattle guards, etc. 2 3/8 and 2 7/8 are on average 31.5’ long per joint. 3.5” and 5.5” are 42+ lengths. Pierce, CO. Call for details, 970-324-4580 8/26

MONTANA RAILROAD SERVICES: Railroad ties, switch ties and other railroad materials for fencing and landscaping. Best pricing and quality in the region. Call 406-962-3514, Silesia, MT. Located 10 miles south of Laurel, MT (off of Clarks River Rd., the old highway). Visit our website, www.mtrrservices.com 7/29

SIOUX CORNERLESS CATTLE CROWDING TUB with catwalk, enclosed sides with crowding alleys and squeeze chute, inline gate, cleated floor and brisket bar. ALSO, 40-bushel hog feeder. Call 970630-9512 8/19

HAY EQUIPMENT: 38 John Deere 9’ mower, $1,200; Hesston 5580 round baler, good condition, bales hay, $1,800; New Holland 56 side delivery rake, $1,200. Keystone, S.D., delivery possible. Call 605-5936637 8/12

Equipment Equipment

STRUCTURAL OIL

Semi loads of 2 3/8” tubing, $75/jnt, FOB Colorado

307-256-7058 or wybuckinghorse@aol.com www.pipe-cable.com

PIPE FOR SALE!! 2 7/8, 3 1/2 tubing, 4” drill pipe, 4 1/2 casing, 5” casing, 7” casing. Rods 3/4, 7/8 and 1” located in Montana, can ship anywhere. Call Mike, 602-758-4447. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 11/8

Irrigation

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

Hunting & Fishing

WANTED: PROPERTY TO ARCHERY HUNT IN THE NORTH PLATTE RIVER REGION BETWEEN GUERNSEY, WY AND NEBRASKA OR NEARBY. Whitetail deer only. Must be east of I-25 and south of U.S. Hwy. 20. Open to a lease or permission based day-to-day agreement. I do not sublease or guide. It’s just me. I work well with duck and deer hunters. Call 970227-8598 7/29

Irrigation

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: White 30’ disk; John Deere 960 26’ cultivator; Lawson 12x30 double drum land aerator; 3 John Deere 9600 combines; New Holland 1075 balewagon; Massey Ferguson 2190 4x4 baler; Freeman pull type 3 string balers; Vermeer R23 rake; CIH 1015 pick-up header; New Holland 357 grinder mixer; Modern Mill (mix mill) feed mill; Freightliner grain truck; Freightliner sleeper truck; WS sleeper truck; Kenworth crane truck, 18 ton, 82’; WS 90 bbl vac truck, Pete 80 bbl vac truck; IHC 80 bbl vac truck; Wilson 53x102 tri axle cattle pot; Cat 262D skid steer; Mobile Tech 9 yd. volumetric concrete mixer; Degelman 570 rock picker. View equipment at www. bigskyeb.com. Call 406-2541254 8/19

FOR SALE: Rawhide large portable corral, WW hydraulic chute. ALSO, 2021 John Deere C500 MoCo, only cut 60 acres. R2800 Vermeer hydraulic rake. Kramer 14 bale retriever. Call 605-842-5515 8/26

Hay Equipment

VERMEER 605N SELECT

ROUND BALER: Excellent shape. Call for more information, 701-690-8116, please send a text if no answer or keep trying 8/5

2019 JOHN DEERE 560M

ROUND BALER: In good working condition, has 9,000 bales on it. Large flotation tires. Net wrap and twine tie options included. $40,000 OBO. Near Pinedale, WY. Call 307-3609386 7/29

Irrigation Systems

The choice is simple.

Good time management is essential to farming success. That’s why more farmers are turning to T-L center pivot irrigation systems. Hydrostatically powered, T-L’s simple design gives you the low maintenance time, cost, safety and reliability to let you manage your farm instead of calling electricians or replacing gearboxes. Simplify your complex world and make irrigation easier on you.

Property for Sale

RANCH AT MELVILLE, MT,

SWEET GRASS VALLEY: Beneath the majestic Crazy Mountains lies 1,410 acres that have been under the same ownership for over 90+ years. 840 acres irrigated. Sweet Grass Creek flows through the ranch providing cover for wildlife and fishing. A full complement of improvements plus 2 homes. Call for pricing. Sidwell Land & Cattle Co., Richard Sidwell, 406-861-4426, 406322-4425 or e-mail sidwell@ sidwell-land.com 8/5

HUNTINGTON SPRINGS

RANCH: 3,654+ deeded acres in Scottsbluff County, NE & Goshen County, WY. Eleven pastures with stock water. Corrals. Exceptional blend of meadow grass and hard grass. Private and serene. Trees and live water. Prime condition. $3,200,000. Casey Essert, Land Broker; Empire Realty, Torrington, WY, 307-532-1750 7/29

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NALF exhibitors brought the heat to South Dakota

The North American Limousin Foundation’s (NALF) National Junior Show was held in Rapid City, S.D. July 7-13.

Cattle shows began on July 11 with Scott Bush evaluating steers, Lim-Flex cow/calf pairs, bred and owned Limousin bulls, bred and owned Lim-Flex bulls, bred and owned Limousin females and bred and owned Lim-Flex females.

A total of 89 animals entered the ring.

Winning steers

The morning began with the Prospect Steer Show, in which NALF members exhibited three head of cattle.

The Grand Champion Prospect Steer, LLKT Who’s There, weighed 536 pounds and was born Nov. 15, 2022. He was sired by BM Knock Knock. This steer was exhibited by Kaydee Thomas of Wolfforth, Texas.

The Reserve Champion Prospect Steer, PC Monster, was exhibited by Tucker Parkinson of Levelland, Texas. Born on Aug. 22, 2022, this steer was sired by In Fu Man Chu and weighed 850 pounds.

The Progress Steer Show soon followed, exhibiting 11 head.

The Grand Champion Progress Steer came from Jack Ploog of Charlotte, Iowa with LMCC Here I am 72K, born March 3, 2022 and sired by Here I Am. This steer weighed 1,310 pounds.

The Reserve Champion Progress Steer was

Blaze, born March 4, 2022 and sired by Ratliff Majority Rules ET. The steer weighed 1,290 pounds and was exhibited by Hattie Finlinson of Oak City, Utah.

Winning bulls

In the Bred and Owned Limousin Bull Show, Wiley Fanta of Starbuck, Minn. showed the grand champion against seven head entered. Royal Knight RBGL 204K was born Feb. 20, 2022 and is a purebred sired by Hunt Credentials 37C, from division three.

The Reserve Champion Bred and Owned Limousin Bull was CH Kerosene 8912K from division two and sired by WLR Last Call ET, a 83 percent Limousin, born May 23, 2022 and exhibited by Carly Henderson of Wellsville, Mo.

The Third Overall Bred and Owned Limousin Bull came from division two and went to Rory Peterson of Pukwana, S.D. with L7 Koko 2064K. He was born on April 2, 2022 and is a 83 percent Limousin, sired by AHCC Heartland 901F ET.

Trace Falkenstien of Oswego, Kan. showed the Grand Champion Bred and Owned Lim-Flex Bull in the 15 head show. LRCC Hidden Treasure 117K was sired by MAYC Gold Buckle 624G, a 57 percent Lim-Flex born Sept. 10, 2022 from division two.

The Reserve Champion banner went to DLTM Kwik Start 240K ET, who was sired by TAG Good Times 201 ET. He is a Lim-Flex, born March 22, 2022 and

Forage Association.

Although Wyoming’s climate, elevation and available water sources create a distinctive environment for producing high-quality hay for various livestock industries, this year’s haying season has been volatile.

A July 20 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) report shows Wyoming’s alfalfa cubes and suncured alfalfa pellets are selling steadily and trading $20 higher than earlier reports.

The first cutting of alfalfa is still delayed due to rain in many parts of the state, but some hay has reportedly been chopped earlier and sent to dairies or feedlots.

Other local producers are still waiting and hoping for the best, as the majority of hayfields are about three weeks overdue on being baled, which will overall shorten the growing season.

For a complete list of show results and pictures, visit nalf.org.

exhibited by Dalton Miller of Treynor, Iowa from division two.

The Third Overall LimFlex Bull went to LFL Kingsbury 2074K, a 63 percent Lim-Flex out of LFL Dividend 6084D ET. He was from division two and exhibited by Tucker Parkinson of Levelland, Texas.

Winning females

The Grand Champion Lim-Flex Cow/Calf Pair went to BL Just A Dream. She was born Jan. 1, 2021 as a 53 percent Lim-Flex out of MAGS Faultless. The pair was exhibited by Annabelle Vander May of Chadron, Neb.

The Reserve Champion Lim-Flex Cow/Calf Pair went to Logan Chachere of Dayton, Texas with SHSK Jolene. This 71 percent Lim-Flex was sired by TASF Crown Royal 960C ET and was born on March 2, 2021.

The Bred and Owned Limousin Female Show represented 14 head.

John Crawford of Big Pool, Md. won Grand Champion Bred and Owned Limousin Female with JCRW Kricket 103K, an April 2, 2022, 78 percent Limousin, sired by Auto Lucky Guy 140D ET, coming from division two.

The Reserve Champion Bred and Owned Limousin Female was exhibited by Parkinson with PC Apple

Deluxe 229K, an 82 percent Limousin, born Dec. 2, 2022 and sired by LFL Deluxe Edition 6029D ET from division one.

The Third Overall Bred and Owned Limousin

Female was won from division three, with AVAM Kiki 205K, a 78 percent Limousin, sired by AHCC Heartland 901F ET, born Jan. 12, 2022 and exhibited by Ava Miller of Treynor, Iowa.

The Grand Champion Bred and Owned Lim-Flex Female beat out 36 head.

TUBB MKNA Kamikaze 230K ET was exhibited by McKenna Richardson of Eureka, Kan. She was born May 13, 2022 and is 75 percent Lim-Flex, sired by TASF Crown Royal 960C ET from division two.

Ben Spencer of Gibbon, Neb. exhibited the Reserve Champion Bred and Owned Lim-Flex Female from division two. J6 Red Ruby 655K ET was sired by MANN Red Box 55C and is a 50 percent Lim-Flex, born March 6, 2022.

The Third Overall Female was TAYE Kelly 5K. She was born Nov. 19, 2022 and sired by ELCX Kinda Landings 599 D ET. This 62 percent Lim-Flex was exhibited by Tayhlor Elmore of Hominy, Okla. from division one.

This article is courtesy of NALF and was originally published July 15.

good or excellent condition and 24 percent in poor or very poor condition, which is an improvement from last year’s 43 percent in poor or very poor condition at this time in the season.

A lack of hay affects current need and yearlong demand when grazing supplies are scarce, pushing prices high and leading to fierce negotiations between buyers and sellers this summer.

The USDA Direct Hay Report shows hay prices in Texas remain steady and are beginning to soften in some regions as pasture conditions improve.

With the first cutting on the ground, untimely rains are preventing some regions from harvesting their fields, causing hay to be classified as commercial cow hay rather than a higherquality grade.

“The growing season in Wyoming started slow and will see a limit in the number of cuts this year,” McRea states. “There will be tons of first-cutting alfalfa for sale this year, and it will likely go to a feedlot.”

Several producers continue to seek a window where rain showers might stop so they can produce alfalfa bales, and other producers are concerned where they will find enough green, dry and non-rained on hay to fulfill orders.

U.S. market forecast

In Oklahoma, NASS reports limited demand is resulting in a slow hay trade and pricing is still uncertain in several parts of the state. Much of the state is struggling to get hay cut and out of the field, and many producers are still trying to rebuild their inventories from last year.

According to USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), Nebraska and Kansas are trading alfalfa with prices ranging from $230 to $300 per ton.

AMS also reports Missouri’s hay harvest is about 70 percent complete, and with pockets of drought across the state, good-quality mixed-grass round bales are running $150 to $200 per ton, or 60 percent higher than last June’s range of $80 to $140 per ton.

The most recent NASS Crop Progress Report shows only 44 percent of the nation’s pasture and range in

In a July 19 Progressive Farmer article written by DTN Staff Reporter Russ Quinn, University of NebraskaLincoln Extension Livestock Systems Educator Ben Beckman states, “We saw a decrease in standing hay supplies this year in Nebraska, so demand is going to be high the way it is, and continuing supply issues are not going to help the hay market.”

“Long-term hay prices will most likely continue to increase. Looking into the fall, hay prices will probably increase as seasonal demand returns to the hay market,” explains Rock Valley Hay Auction Owner Paul McGill of Rock Valley, Iowa in the same article.

“It’s really hard to know what prices will be, come fall and early winter, but I think we are going to see higher prices through the Thanksgiving to Christmas timeframe as inventories could be considerably lower by then,” McGill adds.

There is no perfect formula to predict hay prices when the market shifts from week to week, because it’s not a perfectly standardized commodity.

The weather in Wyoming has been more cooperative for cutting, allowing for higherquality hay overall. However, a severe heat wave overtaking several portions of the country is putting production and grassland at risk for decreased production.

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

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on all three runs, and a combined total of 52.16 seconds put Abagail Olson of Sheridan in fourth place.

Bareback riding

Tuker Carricato, a Saratoga native, finished in the top three in all three rounds of bareback riding at the NHSFR, and took home the championship title with a combined score of 240 points.

Carricato had an 80-point ride in the first round, a 76-point ride in the second round and an 84-point ride in the final round.

Kashton Ford of Sturgis, S.D. scored 235 points, earning him a second-place finish, and with 233 points, Brayze Schill from West Columbia, Texas placed third.

Boysʼ cutting

A score of 149 points in the final round earned Alabama Cowboy Cody Gann from Leighton the win, with a combined score of 443.

Aden Bernhagen of Corsicana, Texas scored 148 points in the final round, earning him a second-place finish, with a total score of 441 points.

Third place winner Drew Sherrerd of Wayne, Okla. placed in the top 10 in each round, giving him a total score of 436.5 points.

Breakaway roping

Kieley Walz of Ain-

sworth, Neb. took the national championship title in the breakaway roping, finishing first in the first round with a run of 1.97 seconds, first in the second round with a run of 1.95 seconds and third in the final round with a run of 2.27 seconds.

Walz ended the week with a total of 6.19 seconds to take home the win.

Brooke Crenshaw of Colbert, Okla. ran a 6.76-second run to earn second-place honors, and Kentwood, La. athlete Kate Eiland placed third with a total score of 7.12 seconds.

Bull riding

Wacey Schalla from Arapaho, Okla. scored 86 points in the final round, taking home the national championship with a total score of 228 points, followed closely by Wells, Nev. student Eyer Morrison who placed second with a total score of 227.

Hayden Welsh from Gillette scored a 75 in the first round and an 87 in the final round of the bull riding competition, placing him fifth in the overall bull riding standings.

Girlsʼ cutting

In the first round of girlsʼ cutting, Sadie Mendenhall, a student from Edmond, Okla., placed eighth with a score of 145.5.

Tying for first in the sec-

ond round with a score of 148, Mendenhall went on to place first in the final round with a score of 148, leaving her with a combined score of 441.5 points to take home the national championship.

Cypress, Texas contender Brinley Lippincott placed second with a combined score of 440.5 points and Trista Ream from Palmyra, Utah chased the title, ending the week with a combined score of 439 points and finishing in third place.

Goat tying

In one of the largest competitions of the week, over 150 students fought for the national goat tying title.

Faith Lundberg of Nanton, Alberta, Canada took first place in the final round with a time of 7.13 seconds, earning her the NHSFR championship title with a combined time of 22.21 seconds.

Closely following her was Jessi Everett of Tarzan, Texas, placing fifth in the final round with a time of 7.54 seconds. Everett placed second overall with a total time of 22.33 seconds.

Rounding out the top three was Quincy Montoya from Hesperus, Colo., placing third in the final round with a time of 7.46 seconds and ending the week with a combined time of 22.49 seconds to place her third overall.

Pole bending

This year’s pole bending event was packed full of tal-

ent with 184 ridings to contend for the national title.

Wright native Caitlin Moore took the first-place win in the first round with a run of 19.33 seconds and another first-place win in the second round with a time of 19.3 seconds.

Lesmeister, who took the All-Around Rookie Cowgirl title, placed seventh in the pole bending event with a total time of 61.32 seconds.

The pole bending NHSFR champion was Townsend, Mont. cowgirl Ella Begger, who finished the week with a combined time of 59.61 seconds, and Kayla Thurgood of Hooper, Utah took second place with a total time of 59.98 seconds.

Kaden Burger of Pauls Valley, Okla. took third place with a combined time of 60.24 seconds.

Reined cow horse

Pueblo, Colo. native Landri Lisac took home the national championship in the reined cow horse competition, with a combined score of 880 points, followed by Jasper Patrick of Reading, Pa., who finished in second place with a total score of 877.

In a tight race for third, Will Jones, a student from Allerton, Iowa, beat out Sterlin Mitchell of Lamy, N.M. and took the thirdplace win with a score of 874.5 points.

For a detailed look at results from the 2023 NHSFR, visit nhsra. com/2023-nhsfr-results.

Saddle bronc riding

A total score of 222.5 points earned Shane Scott of Prineville, Ore. the national saddle bronc riding championship title. Eastan West of New Underwood, S.D. took third place in the first round and finished the week in second place with an overall score of 221.

Decatur, Texas rider Jase Stout finished in first place in the final round with a score of 77 points, ending the week with a total score of 220 to claim third place.

Steer wrestling

In the first round of steer wrestling, Peter Haas of Neola, Utah took first place with a 3.71-second run, and with a 4.32-second run in the second round, he landed in third place. Closing the final round with a run of 4.72 seconds and another third-place finish, Haas took the national championship title with a total time of 12.75 seconds.

Sam Gallagher of Brighton, Colo. took a first-place win in the final round with a time of 4.01 seconds and ended the NHSFR in second place with a combined time of 13.71 seconds.

The third place winner in the steer wrestling event was Coy Johnson of Stapleton, Neb. with a combined time of

15.52 seconds.

Team roping

Team ropers from Arizona took home the national championship – Rawley Ben Jr. from Peridot and Porter Bryant from Chandler – with a combined time of 22.97 seconds to secure the win.

Following in second place, with a combined time of 23.84 seconds, was Nevada Team Ropers Jace and Garrett Jepson from Las Vegas.

To finish the NHSFR team roping event, a team from Utah, made up of McCrae Fillmore of Fremont and Ram Hughes of Alamo, took third place with a combined time of 27.44 seconds.

Tie-down roping

Clovis, N.M. student Kyan Wilhite took first place in the final round with a time of 8.33 seconds to secure the national championship with a total time of 27.24 seconds. Chasing Wilhite was Paden Evans from Princeton, Mo., who ended the finals with a total time of 29.2 seconds, and in third place, with a combined time of 30.41 seconds, was Jayden Broussard from Broussard, La.

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

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I’ll never understand the bovine brain.

For example, cattle are absolutely afraid of a man on foot. At first sight of a human, they will bound through the grass like a scared jackrabbit. And yet, put the same person on a horse, and cattle are ready to make a person part of their family.

Why is a man on foot

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seen as dangerous to a cow, but a man on horseback is less of a threat than a heel fly?

I guess we just have to think like a cow.

Here is how a cow and her steer calf probably viewed a recent episode involving my wife and I.

“Uh, oh,” said the steer to his momma. “Here comes a cowboy, and he’s swinging a long loop.”

“Don’t be stupid my sterile steer. Even if he does manage to rope one of us, what’s he gonna tie to? And look closely – you’ll see he’s already hurting from those new cowboy boots he’s wearing,” replied the cow.

“Wanna really have some fun child? Let’s run him over the rocks and through the brush a few times, and it won’t take a half hour before he’s hurting from some nasty blisters,” she continued. “Oh watch –I really like this part. Now he’s getting in the pickup with his wife, and they are going to try to herd us with the truck.”

“Shouldn’t we run

momma?” asked the trembling steer.

“Oh no, this never works. You can’t herd cattle with a truck. They have too big of a turning radius. I remember last year your half-brother and I ran them in circles so much the truck blew a transmission, and the cowboy and his wife yelled and cussed at each other so much they didn’t speak afterwards for three months,” said the cow to her calf.

“Rumor has it down at the water trough, that episode darned near ended in divorce,” she added. “I’ll tell you what, let’s both run for the hidden gully as fast as we can.”

“But won’t the cowboy

and his wife bounce up and hit their heads on the roof of the truck when they crash through the gully?” the calf asked.

“Now you’re thinking, my child,” said the cow.

“But what if they trap us?” asked the calf.

“Are you kidding? Have you taken a good look at these fences lately? Son, you can walk through them like they’re cobwebs. Now let’s go,” the cow replied.

“Boy, that was fun,” said the puffing steer after leading the truck around in circles. “But I think we are done for now. The cowboy is going to fetch his horse.”

“Don’t be silly son,” said the cow. “On a horse, he’s no threat at all.”

“But momma, he’s swinging another rope and getting too close for comfort,” said the steer while preparing to run.

“No big deal. I’ve seen this guy try to rope before. He couldn’t rope a fence post from three feet away. The rope is just for looks,” she said. “I’ll tell you what – let’s really have some fun. When the cowboy gets fairly close and thinks he has got us in his sights, you run one way and I’ll run

the other. Here they come. Ready? Let’s go.”

“Momma, I don’t think I’ve never had this much fun in my life,” said the steer after running the cowboy’s horse ragged for an hour. “But, I’ve never heard such cussing in all my life. Maybe we should let the cowboy and his horse rest. The horse is shaking like a willow, and the cowboy looks like he might have a heart attack.”

“No such luck my child,” said the cow.

“Why didn’t the cowboy just get his horse in the first place momma?” asked the calf.

“Because lazy cowboys always think it’s too much trouble to go and catch a horse, saddle him and then ride out here just to doctor a cow or her calf. To gather cattle, son, one has to think like a cow, and for most cowboys, this means they really have to put their thinking caps on,” replied the cow.

“This has been a good lesson for you, son,” she added. “You have just discovered the most undeveloped territory in the world –the space underneath a drugstore cowboy’s hat.”

American lamb featured at festival

The best in American Lamb will be featured at various culinary events during the annual Trailing of the Sheep Festival Oct. 4-8 in the picturesque Wood River Valley of Idaho.

Foodies will delight in the many special culinary lamb events, including the For the Love of Lamb Dine-Around, cooking with lamb classes, Farm to Table dinners featuring Idaho lamb and Lamb Fest at the Folklife Fair and Lamb Lunch at the Happy Trails Closing Party.

These culinary events are a part of the internationally recognized festival, which provides attendees the opportunity to experience a unique extended weekend of history and culture and a literal taste of the American West.

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