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A Look Inside Publisher Dennis Sun discusses using the word meat for labeling.......................... Page 2 UNL staff addresses the importance of breeding season nutrients................................ Page 8 Dick Perue commemorates Cowboy Poet Chuck Larsen..... .................................... Page 10 Beef specialist highlights calf crop values.................. Page 15

Quick Bits WLSB Meeting The Wyoming Livestock Board (WLSB) has scheduled a public meeting for July 14 at 8 a.m. via Google Meet.

Topics for discussion include approval of May 23 and June 13 minutes, proposed brand inspector compensation, animal health updates, review Chapter 12 rules and regulation governing Brucella ovis certification and other administrative board business and matters. To join the meeting, visit meet.google.com/umqgfse-mpx or dial 1-617-6754444 and enter pin 439 769 586 2727#.

Annual Event

Jason ZumBrunnen of Lusk was one of 26 American Angus Association members from across the country to attend the 2022 Beef Leaders Institute (BLI) June 13-17.

The annual event is hosted by the American Angus Association and funded by the Angus Foundation and Certified Angus Beef brand.

BLI provides association members the opportunity to experience the beef value chain from pasture to plate.

Horse Adoption The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will sponsor a wild horse and burro adoption during Cheyenne Frontier Days in Lions Park. Approved bidders may participate in the adoption auction on July 30, at 5 p.m. Trainers from the Mantle Ranch will be holding demonstrations from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and 4-5:30 p.m. every day starting July 22.

For more information, visit blm.gov/whb or contact the national information center at wildhorse@blm.gov or 866-468-7826.

Fire Restriction

Stage one fire restrictions on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) administered public lands in Natrona County began July 7 due to dry conditions and high fire danger. The BLM is working with the county to coordinate the restrictions. For more information on BLM fire restrictions or conditions, contact a local BLM office or visit blm.gov/wyoming-firerestrictions.

NHSRA contestants will convene in Gillette for championship Ninth through 12th grade high school students from across 43 U.S. states, five Canadian provinces, Australia, Mexico and New Zealand will be making their way to Gillette to compete in the National High

School Rodeo Association (NHSRA) Finals Rodeo July 17-23.

The NHSRA is an international, nonprofit organization dedicated to developing sportsmanship, horsemanship and character in youth

through the sport of rodeo.

Champions will be crowned in the following categories: all-around cowgirl, all-around cowboy, NHSRA Queen, steer wrestling, barrel racing, light rifle, trap shooting, break-

away roping, pole bending, goat tying, tie-down roping, saddle bronc riding, girls cutting, boys cutting, bareback riding, bull riding, team roping and reined cow horse.

Please see RODEO on page 14

Canal Breach

Canal repairs – Pathfinder Irrigation District workers remove temporary fill dirt so permanent repairs can be made. A breach of the Pathfinder Canal located west of Lingle caused extreme flooding in Goshen County on July 1, leading to the evacuation of community members and road closures. Gary Stone photo

Goshen County citizens evacuate in response to flooding A breach of the Pathfinder Canal located west of Lingle caused extreme flooding in the area on July 1, leading to the evacuation of the community and the closure of U.S. Highway 26. The canal is over 100 years old and serves Lingle, Hill and Pathfinder Irrigation Districts (PID).

The break According to a Nebraska Extension news release, “The break was first noticed by a local grower who contacted the PID who manages the canal. PID sources believe the break occurred between 4:30-5 a.m. PID shut off the water diverted into the canal at Whalen Diversion Dam shortly after 5:30 a.m.”

Gov. Mark Gordon’s office said floodwater levels receded around 2 p.m. on July 1.

However, due to the canal being full prior to the diversion, water was expected to continue flowing for the next 12 hours.

“At the time of breach, the canal was diverting approximately 1,800 cubic-feet-per-second. No injuries occurred as a result of this breach,” stated a U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (BuRec) news release.

BuRec also projected over 90,000 irrigated acres to experience a temporary discontinuation of water service, but estimated the canal would be returned to Please see CANAL on page 5

Natural disasters Agencies continue to fight record-setting wildfires The U.S. is seeing an increasing number of wildfires each year as severe drought continues to impact many Western states and changes in temperature and snowmelt continue to fluctuate. Due to these conditions, wildfire seasons are lengthening and becoming more of a year-round issue.

The Center for Disaster Philanthropy typically starts its North American wildfires profile in the summer or fall, but the organization now runs their wildfire profile by calendar year due to losing the concept of “disaster seasons.”

“Two significant winter fires in Colorado and California, along with dozens of smaller fires, have led to statistics far exceeding what typically happens at this point in the year,” they say.

These changing wildfire patterns pose a threat to civilians, animals and the environment.

Wildfire statistics As of July 5, according to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), “Currently, 54 large fire and complexes have burned 2,692,500 Please see FIRES on page 4

Vets highlight water toxicities Providing access to water can be challenging, especially for operations enduring drought conditions. Water-related toxicities and fatalities may be seen with greater frequency under hot and dry time periods.

Warnings of toxicity often develop rapidly, and animal death may be the first clinical sign. Common water-related toxicities include water deprivation, sulfates, blue-green algae and nitrates.

Water deprivation The common history of water deprivation is typically when an automatic water stops functioning, or the pump at the well quits working unbeknownst to the rancher. With good intentions, the cattle are given immediate and full access to water.

Unfortunately, this approach often leads to rapid imbalances in electrolytes and salt toxicosis. It is important to note, salt toxicosis in this instance is not the over consumption of salt.

Animals having been without water have elevated sodium levels in their tissues, including the brain. When animals are given free or rapid access to water, the fluid rushes to the high levels of sodium and essentially floods the brain. Cattle rapidly show neurologic signs including incoordination, weakness, seizures and death.

If animals have been deprived, rewatering should be done gradually over time. Just a few inches of water should be placed in a tank or trough. Depending on the conditions, rewatering may need to be done over a period of several hours. Consultation with a veterinarian is the best approach.

Please see WATER on page 5

COUNTY FAIR SERIES

Exhibitors prepare for Weston County Fair Newcastle – The 2022 Weston County Fair’s theme is, “Ride the Tide to the Luau at the Weston County Fair.” The fair is scheduled to take place July 22-31 and will host a variety of family-fun events including livestock shows, a cornhole tournament, rodeo performances and a Kalama Polynesian Dancers and AA Hula performance – there will be something for everyone.

Miller siblings prepare for beef show For Upton siblings and Stockshow Junkies 4-H Club exhibitors, Jorie and Cooper Miller have been busy getting

their beef projects ready to show at the fair.

Eight-year-old Jorie will be going into the third grade, and her favorite subject in school is math and free time.

Before she hits the books at school, she has been getting her two beef projects ready for the Weston County Fair; a Hereford steer named Chips and a Hereford heifer named Diane.

She has been showing in the open class shows since she was little and at national Hereford shows since she was

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It's Time for Truthfulness Every now and then, I read news about the fake meat industry and what they are trying to do to promote their products. They seem to be pretty good at stretching the truth when they use words such as “plant-based meat,” “steak” and “sausage” to describe From the Publisher their products.

Dennis Sun In reality, it should be called false advertising. Now is the time to get the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and others, to get plant-based products to not use names associated with real meat products.

Farmers have every right to grow the plants needed for these products, but the problem is in calling the end product “meat.” These trendy products are advertised to be better for the earth and healthier for humans, but they don’t give any evidence this is true. Still, some people have bought into it.

The beef industry doesn’t want to be like the dairy industry where there is coconut milk, almond milk, oat milk and other non-animal products called milk. The dairy industry has let these plant-based products get away with false names for some time, and now they may not be able to fix the problem.

France has stepped up and issued a decree to ban the use of meat names on plant-based foods. France is the first country in the European Union to impose such a restriction.

“It will not be possible to use sector-terminology traditionally associated with meat and fish to designate products that do not belong to the animal world and which, in essence, are not comparable,” the official decree reads.

The regulation only applies to products made in France. The country’s largest farm lobby, National Federation of Farmer’s Unions, says the decree did not go far enough, as it left the door open to imports. The French Meat Industry Association welcomed the implementation of the law initially adopted in 2020.

The association said, “This provision is a first step on French territory, a pioneer in the protection of its names, which should be extended at the European level.”

Terms such as “milk,” “butter” and “cheese” are already banned at the European level on products not of animal origin. The word “burger” would still be allowed as it does not specifically refer to meat.

The global plant-based market size is expected to reach $12.32 billion by the year 2027, rising at a market growth of 18.3 percent a year. The availability of a broad range of plant-based products like chicken, beef, pork and seafood is contributing to the high popularity of these products among consumers across the globe. The increasing number of product innovation and merchandising strategies within the plant-based market is anticipated to spur the growth of the market.

So far, these plant-based products are not much competition for real meat products. The plant-based products do have a lot of dollars behind them and are part of a trend, but with our beef and lamb checkoff dollars, we should stay ahead of them. I just wish a few people would quit messing with the Beef Checkoff in some states.

GUEST OPINIONS

Biden's Burden On America's Farms Only Worsens Food Crisis

By Rep. Glenn Thompson

The global food supply is in crisis, and the worst is yet to come. The world’s most vulnerable communities are feeling the devastation of geopolitical strife, historic levels of inflation and the lingering impacts of the pandemic.

Unfortunately, President Joe Biden’s federal regulatory barriers and policies are worsening these crises by creating uncertainty for the farmers and ranchers responsible for feeding the world.

Recently, at the behest of the White House, Congressional Democrats furthered President Biden’s talking points by forcing through the so-called Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act, a legislative package falling woefully short in addressing the ongoing supply chain and inflationary crises hammering America’s farm families and consumers.

To actually provide relief, Republicans forged ahead and developed solutions. On June 27, Republican Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and I, along with nearly 100 of our Republican colleagues, sent a letter to President Biden, outlining multiple administrative actions he could take immediately to mitigate rising input costs, ease regulatory burdens and strengthen the role American agriculture plays in global food stability.

One of the most egregious regulatory burdens is Waters of the U.S., or

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WOTUS, which has created a great deal of uncertainty for farmers, ranchers and landowners. The law is vague in defining what constitutes a federal waterway, noting only that they are “navigable,” resulting in nationwide, egregious land grabs.

In 2020, this was largely resolved with the Navigable Waters Protection Rule, but the Biden administration revoked the progress last year, plunging producers into a regulatory red tape nightmare.

Additionally, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) abruptly eliminated necessary crop protection tools producers need to combat pests and disease and improve soil health. These decisions were not made according to science but driven by politics.

Unfortunately, the overreach has expanded to new agencies with the recently proposed Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) 510 page climate rule which would require exten-

“Because, the proper nutrition supports the proper exercise.”

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sive and complicated paperwork increasing costs, regulatory compliance and risk for producers.

The Biden administration continually celebrates record farm income but conveniently ignores the fact production costs are out of control. Food prices are rising, and farmers are struggling to keep up with the global demand for food because of skyrocketing input costs, like fertilizer.

Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium increased 125 percent in cost from January 2021 to 2022, and another 17 percent just from January to March of this year. As if that weren’t bad enough, energy costs have reached record highs as well, with the cost of diesel up 115 percent and natural gas up 202 percent, sending a rippling effect throughout the entire food supply chain.

This energy crisis will only be further exacerbated so long as President Biden continues to axe U.S. pipeline projects and stymie our energy production potential.

Compounding these challenges to the daily operations of a farm, the Biden administration proposed a massive new tax liability on America’s farm families which would imperil their long-term viability.

This burden would be devastating to America’s next generation of farmers and ranchers. They might survive inflation, regulatory restrictions and the loss of critical tools, only to discover they cannot evade the taxman.

As President Biden continues to tout his tone-deaf agenda, Republicans’ H.R. 8069, the Reducing Farm Input Costs and Barriers to Domestic Production Act, seeks to provide the certainty farm families expect from Washington. This legislation provides relief from EPA’s unprecedented actions related to crop protection tools, offers clarity related to WOTUS regulations, rescinds the SEC’s harmful proposed rule on climate-related disclosures and more.

Step one in tackling our food crisis is addressing the needs of American farmers, ranchers, producers and agribusiness owners. Let’s start by lowering regulatory burdens to unleash their production potential.

Representative Glenn Thompson (R-PA) represents Pennsylvania’s 15th Congressional District and is a Republican Leader of the House Agriculture Committee.

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NEWS BRIEFS

Grazing conference scheduled

The 2022 Nebraska Grazing Conference (NGC) will be Aug. 9 and 10 at the Younes Conference Center in Kearney, Neb. with a program bridging grazing lands conservation and management.

The conference will begin with a field tour from 9:3011:30 a.m. at the Cottonwood Waterfowl Production Area (WPA) northeast of Bertrand, Neb. and move to the Linder WPA, which is 1.5 miles from the first stop.

Discussion topics include conservation practices and grazing management. Scheduled speakers are producers Tim Hawk, Robert Steinbrink and Project Leader with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Brad Krohn. There is no fee to attend the field tour.

The featured speaker for the conference is Steve Kenyon, a producer from Alberta, Canada.

Sponsor and exhibitor booths will showcase new programs, equipment and products to conference participants.

Additional information about becoming a sponsor or exhibitor is outlined on the NGC webpage. Questions related to booth space may be directed to Brent Plugge at 308-2361235 or brent.plugge@unl.edu.

To learn more about the conference, or to register after July 15, go to grassland.unl.edu/nebraska-grazing-conference-registration. Questions about the conference may be directed to Nebraska Grazing Conference Chair Daren Redfearn at dredfearn2@unl.edu.

Gordon responds to ruling Gov. Mark Gordon has issued the following statement following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in West Virginia v EPA. Wyoming was a party to this lawsuit.

The Court ruled the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cannot pass sweeping regulations which could overhaul entire industries without additional Congressional approval.

“Today’s Supreme Court decision regarding the EPA’s regulatory authority is a clean win for Wyoming. Wyoming joined this lawsuit to protect Wyoming’s coal-fired plants from federal overreach intent only on curtailing coal-fired electric generation. The decision recognizes innovation, not regulation, is a key to a prosperous future and a healthier environment. The legal authority to regulate emissions properly lies with Congress and the states, not an overzealous federal bureaucracy insulated from practical accountability,” said Gordon.

“In Wyoming, our way of life is inextricably linked to the environment. Outdoor recreation is a rite of passage and ensuring clean air and water remain for current and future generations is a priority for all of us. Wyoming seeks to address pollution and climate change at its source by fostering improved technology and better management,” he said.

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Grazing research begins A $19 million research initiative has begun aimed at understanding how a farmer’s or rancher’s grazing management decisions impact soil health and how soil health can positively impact land and producer well-being.

The inaugural field sampling took place on Noble Research Institute’s ranches in southern Oklahoma in April 2022 with a second sampling session completed the week of June 29. Field sampling was also conducted in June at Michigan sites, and a final sampling session has been scheduled in August for the project’s Wyoming locations.

The collections are part of the Metrics, Management and Monitoring: An Investigation of Pasture and Rangeland Soil Health and its Drivers, also known as the 3M project, one of the most robust investigations of ecosystem functions across time and space, diversity of landscapes and gradients of management.

During each sampling session, researchers from Noble, Michigan State University, the University of Wyoming, Colorado State University and Quanterra Systems collect soil samples, perform water infiltration tests, assemble energy flux monitoring towers and take multiple vegetation measurements to be tied back to satellite imagery.

These field samplings occur on the project’s intensive measurement sites at ranch properties owned and managed

by Noble, Michigan State and the University of Wyoming.

The samplings are only the first step in a project which will span over six years.

Simpson receives medal Former Wyoming U.S Sen. Alan Simpson was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom on July 7 at the White House. This is the first medal of freedom ceremony presented

by President Joe Biden.

Simpson served in the U.S Senate for 18 years, serving in Senate leadership for 10. Before this he was in the Wyoming House of Representatives for over 10 years.

In the Senate, Simpson got attention for his anti-social security stance and for comments made during the Clarence Thomas hearings.

“I’ve been involved in very controversial things,” said Simpson. “I’ve been involved in things where I took a lot of flack, things where I was heavily criticized, whether it was very much praised. And all through the years there’s been the steadiness of, do what you can.”

Simpson’s efforts on budget cutting and working across the aisle also earned him praise. Simpson said he’s honored.

“We are American citizens. We’re not just members of the Republican Party or the Democrat Party,” said Simpson.

“Give it up and think about the American people and what you’re doing for America. And that’s what I’ve always done, do the right thing.”

BLM conducts lease sale

Following an injunction from the Western District of Louisiana, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming State Office conducted a lease sale offering 122 parcels totaling 119,493 acres. Eighty-one parcels were sold for a total of $13,021,696.

The parcels offered for sale reflect recommendations from the Department of the Interior’s report on the Federal Oil and Gas Leasing Program, as well as other reports issued by the Governmental Accountability Office and Congressional Budget Office; input from Tribal consultation and environmental review; and resolution of protests received.

In this competitive lease sale, the BLM applied a first-ever increased royalty rate of 18.75 percent for the leases sold, in keeping with rates charged by states and private landowners.

Links to the environmental assessment, maps, parcel lists, Notice of Competitive Lease Sale and proposed lease stipulations are available online at eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/ project/2015604/510.

Information on current and upcoming BLM lease sales is available through the National Fluid Lease Sale System.

Packing plant approved Nebraska ranchers Dean and Jared Lerwick have received approval from the Gering, Neb. City Council to build a meatpacking plant in the city. The brothers intend to process 40 head of cattle per day five days a week at the site of the Packerland plant which has been shut down since 2005.

“Our family lives in this area, our ranch is in this area.

Just talking with the other producers there, in terms of finishing operations and feedlots, it’s one of the largest areas in terms of animals in the nation,” said Jared, who will be the meat company’s director of sales.

The Lerwicks plan for the processing facility to operate at 400 to 800 animals per month. They estimated the Packerland facility operated at about 400 head per day. The company will be staffed by about 10 to 15 employees to start, increasing up to 20 employees by the first year.

The Lerwicks operate Pumpkin Creek Ranch and plan to call the business Pumpkin Creek Meat Co. After obtaining the city council’s blessing, they said they will now work to secure an investor group to get the business started.

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FIRE continued from page 1 acres in 10 states. Since Jan. 1, wildfires have burned 4,582,301 acres.

This is the most acres burned in the past 10 years.”

To put this into perspective, from Jan. 1 to July 5, over four million acres have burned in the U.S., compared to 1,555,291 acres during this same timeframe in 2021 and 1,492,543 acres in 2020, states the NIFC. States currently reporting large wildfires in the U.S. are Alaska, Arizona, New Mexico, Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, Nevada, California, Oregon and Wyoming.

Active wildfires The Sandy Fire located southwest of Bondurant in the Bridger-Teton National Forest was initially reported on June 28, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.

A U.S. Forest Service (USFS) press release on July 1 stated, “The fire danger rating is at moderate for the BridgerTeton National Forest. Resources include a 20-person type two handcrew, a type one Hotshot crew, a type one helicopter and two engines. The type three incident management team and support resources assumed command on July 2. Additional resources have been ordered.”

The NIFC states as of July 5, the fire is 70 percent contained and has burned 102 acres.

The Hermits Peak Fire located 12 miles northwest of Las Vegas, N.M. started on April 6 after a USFS prescribed burn got out of control. The fire

later merged with the Calf Canyon Fire to become New Mexico’s largest fire in history.

President Biden issued a major disaster declaration for New Mexico on May 4. Biden amended the declaration on June 11 and authorized an increase in the level of federal funding for debris removal and emergency protective measures.

“Under the president’s order, the federal share for debris removal and emergency protective measures, including direct federal assistance, has been increased to 100 percent of the total eligible costs for the first 90 days of the incident period,” a statement from the White House says.

According to NIFC, as of July 5, the fire has burned 341,735 acres and is 93 percent contained.

Costs and management USFS works to manage and prevent fires, not just suppress them. Scientists study the behavior of fire and strive to create management plans to better manage and prevent wildfires.

“USFS understands fire has a role in nature – one that can lead to healthy ecosystems. So, we look for ways to manage it to play its role, for instance, by igniting prescribed fires,” the USFS states.

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, between 1980 and 2020, the U.S. had 18 wildfire events causing more than $1 billion in damage; 15 of those have occurred since the year 2000.

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NIFC states in 2021, federal firefighting costs of almost $4.4 billion were spent on suppression alone, with a five-year average of almost $2.9 billion per year.

Fire retardant is a common tool used by the USFS to put out fires. It contains salts which alter the way the fire burns, decreasing intensity and slowing the advance of the fire.

The USFS used more than 50 million gallons of retardant for the first time in 2020, and it exceeded 50 million gallons again in 2021.

The fire retardant costs those two years reached nearly $200 million.

Over the previous 10 years, the agency used 30 million gallons annually.

There are concerns over

the cost of retardant and possible environmental impacts.

New retardant studies The USFS is testing a magnesium-chloride-based retardant from the company called Fortress. Fortress contends its retardants are effective and better for the environment than products offered by the current supplier of the USFS, Perimeter Solutions.

Fortress says retardant made from magnesium chloride is more environmentally friendly and less greenhouse-gas producing than mining and processing ammonium phosphate which is used in most other fire retardants.

“It’s time for a meaningful change in the technology we use to fight

For more information on U.S. wildfires, visit nifc.gov. wildfires,” Fortress says.

“Fortress is the only alternative to fertilizer-based fire retardants, and the first new entrant in the industry in over 20 years.”

Although Fortress claims to offer a more advanced product, Perimeter Solutions ensures their product fulfills its duties and is environmentally friendly.

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WATER continued from page 1 Sulfates Cattle experiencing sulfur toxicity also show neurological signs. Commonly, veterinarians would call this condition polioencephalomalacia or polio.

Cattle initially become depressed, decrease feed intake and exhibit lethargy. As the condition progresses, they become ataxic, stagger and may die.

It is advisable to test water sources for sulfate levels and retesting may need to be done over time as levels can change. Additionally, sulfate levels are

additive, so both feed and water should be assessed to determine acceptable levels.

Blue-green algae The classic history of blue-green algae (BGA), also known as cyanobacteria, is several dead animals surrounding a pond. Not all species of BGA are toxic.

BGA produce a toxin leading to neurologic signs and rapid death usually within a few hours. Liver damage which may be noticed as photosensitivity or bloody diarrhea can also be seen.

CANAL continued from page 1 service within days.

“PID is on site working to place rip-rap in the breach to minimize flooding and retain as much water in the canal as possible,” continued BuRec. “The PID and BuRec are assessing the situation,” said BuRec Wyoming Area Manager Lyle Myler. “We are responding as quickly and as safely as possible to return the canal to service.”

Wyoming takes action In response to the flooding, Gordon mobilized the Wyoming National Guard and multiple state agencies to help the community of Lingle and Goshen County.

The Wyoming National Guard placed 1,000-pound sandbags in the breached area and the Laramie County Fire Authority transported the sandbags to the site of the canal breach.

“I want to thank our state agencies for their quick response to this concerning situation and I praise them for their hard work and dedication to help minimize the impact on our citizens and communities there,” Gordon said.

“Thanks to the quick and competent response from our state agencies, including the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security and the State Engineer’s Office, we were able to rapidly respond to the situation.”

Staff from the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security, the State Engineer’s Office and county officials were immediately sent to Lingle after the breach.

“Water was promptly diverted from the canal at the Whalen Diversion Dam and parts of Lingle were evacuated,” said Gordon.

Secretary of State Ed Buchanan was on the ground at Gordon’s request to survey the damage and estimate the amount of resources needed to assist the community.

“Secretary Buchanan has reported the local folks are working together to sandbag the canal,” said Gordon.

“As I have said many times before, I am proud of our Wyoming people who do what they do best – helping neighbors.”

Gordon’s office has been

in contact with Nebraska’s governor, as the majority of the water in the canal flows to Nebraska.

“We will continue to communicate with Nebraska officials as we work to resolve the issue,” Gordon said.

Crop damage Although two homes and a small feedlot were flooded near Lingle, the breach did not cause serious washouts and there was minimal crop loss.

“However, the affected growers need to consider potential nutrient loss, particularly nitrogen, which may have leached or washed away,” Nebraska Extension said. “Also, any soil movement which may contain pesticides could affect the crops and should be considered.”

Nebraska Extension encourages producers affected by the flooding to consult with their crop insurance agent.

“Growers and individuals who may have insurable claims need to keep records of their crop management prior to and during the water disruption,” the release said. “Growers must manage their crops as if the water will return.”

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In these cases, water should always be tested for a BGA bloom. Fertilizer and manure runoff can increase chances of BGA. Ponds should be monitored closely for signs of bloom and dead wildlife.

If BGA is suspected, all remaining animals in the pasture should be moved to a location with a different water source.

Nitrates Nitrate toxicity is often part of the discussion when evaluating forages, especially Johnson grass. However, a common history for nitrate toxicity includes hauling of water in containers pre-

viously used for fertilizer.

Due to the concentration of fertilizers or other chemicals, it is nearly impossible to remove residue to a safe level. Nitrates may also reach dangerous levels in ponds or other water sources which collect drainage from manure, highly fertilized fields or industrial waste.

Neurologic signs and death are also seen with nitrates as have been previously described with other toxicities. The blood in nitrate toxicity is chocolate brown.

Just as with sulfates, the effects of nitrate levels of forage, feed and water

are additive. So, both feed and water must be considered when evaluating a nitrate problem.

Deep wells are usually safe sources of water. No safety standards have been set for livestock water, but it has been suggested up to 100 parts per million of nitrate nitrogen in water should be safe if cattle are consuming an adequate ration free of nitrates. This is 10 times the safe level set for humans.

Oklahoma State University has laboratories which can assist producers in water testing. Information on the Oklahoma Animal Disease Diag-

nostic Laboratory can be found at vetmed.okstate. edu/oaddl. Information on the Soil, Water and Forage Analytic Laboratory can be found at soiltesting. okstate.edu.

Information in this article was previously featured June 29 on feedlotmagazine.com. It is courtesy of Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine Beef Extension Specialist Rosslyn Biggs, DVM and Assistant Professor in the Department of Veterinary Pathobiology Brianne Taylor, DVM. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

HB4 wheat makes progress in FDA finding The U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) issued a joint statement on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concluding it has no further questions regarding the safety of drought tolerant HB4 wheat developed by Bioceres Crop Solutions Corp.

The finding by the FDA is not an approval for this or any other transgenic wheat to be planted for commercial sale in the U.S. To date, HB4 wheat has been approved for commercial production within

a closed system in Argentina only.

The trait has been approved for human consumption by regulators in Brazil in the form of flour, and in Australia, New Zealand and now in the U.S. Bioceres recently announced it will seek approval to plant HB4 wheat in Australia, but it has not announced plans to commercialize the trait in the U.S. With global demand for wheat increasing every year, the need to produce more wheat in sustainable ways is clear. Drought had already reduced world

wheat supplies and pushed prices higher before the invasion of Ukraine cut off supplies from the world’s fifth-largest wheat exporting nation.

A trait such as drought tolerance in wheat could help wheat growers in increasingly arid regions be more productive and ease food security concerns. Bioceres says the HB4 drought-tolerance technology has been shown to increase wheat yields by an average of 20 percent in water-limited conditions.

The U.S. wheat industry recognizes the benefits and value which can

be created through the prudent application of modern biotechnology. USW and NAWG are guided by jointly approved “Wheat Industry Principles for Biotechnology Commercialization,” which lay out specific steps expected from plant breeding companies if they wish to commercialize transgenic wheat in the U.S. In addition, USW and NAWG support the ability of domestic and overseas customers to make purchases based on their preferences for specific wheat traits, classes, qualities and characteristics.

NASS reports Wyoming planted acreage Wyoming principal crop planted acreage, which includes acres planted to all major crops and those expected to be cut for all hay, is up nine percent from 2021 to 1.4 million acres, according to the June 1 Agricultural Survey conducted by the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Wyoming corn producers planted 85,000 acres of corn this year of which they intend to harvest 62,000 acres for grain, down from 79,000 acres harvested in 2021. This is a decrease of 22 percent

from last year’s harvested grain acreage and an 11 percent decrease in planted acreage for all purposes.

Barley planted area, at 66,000 acres, is 20 percent less than last year’s acreage, and the lowest since 2007. Expected harvested acres, at 51,000 acres, are 27 percent below 2021.

Winter wheat producers planted 110,000 acres in the fall of 2021 for harvest in 2022, down from 115,000 acres planted for the previous year’s crop.

The area to be harvested for hay is expected to increase 150,000 acres from 2021 to 1.09 million acres. Alfalfa hay harvested acreage is expected

to increase 100,000 acres to 570,000 acres and all other hay harvested acreage is expected to increase 50,000 acres to 520,000 acres.

Sugarbeet plantings decreased 1,500 acres from 2021 to 29,700 acres.

The expected harvested

area, at 29,000 acres, is 1,600 acres below 2021.

Acres planted to dry beans, at 20,000 acres, are up 18 percent from 2021. Harvested acres are expected to total 18,000 acres.

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FAIR continued from page 1 seven years old, but this will be her first year showing in 4-H. She shares she and her brother have quite the routine every morning getting her projects ready.

“We first get them in around 6:30 a.m., then we feed, wash and rinse, blow dry them out, let them lay down and eat some hay for a while,” she says. “We will work on brushing their hair and on showmanship right before we turn out, then let them loose once the temperature reaches 70 degrees Fahrenheit.”

She has had many accomplishments throughout her beef showing career, but a notable experience

was when the siblings won the Northwest Region Hereford Show Bull of the Year in 2021. The Miller’s projects are animals the family raises on their ranch, making class wins and accomplishments a proud success.

Jorie notes, in addition to showing her projects, one of her favorite activities is getting to spend time with her friends.

For future beef exhibitors, she offers some showmanship advice saying, “Never give up on your cattle and never get mad at your cattle because it’s never their fault.”

“If you get angry at them, they can feel it through the halter and lead

Miller siblings – Jorie and Cooper Miller are the children of Tyrel and Briley Miller. The siblings enjoy showing Hereford cattle at the Weston County Fair and the Wyoming State Fair. Jorie will be showing a Hereford steer named Chips and a Hereford heifer named Diane. Cooper will be taking a steer named RR, two breeding heifers named Cammie and Peach and a bull named Hook to the Weston County Fair this year. Courtesy photo

rope and then they will get angry at you,” she adds. “If you have a hard time getting them to set up – pull them out of the line, come back in, set them up and scratch on them.”

Eleven-year-old Cooper will be going into sixth grade, and he will be very busy at this year’s fair. He will be taking a steer named RR, two breeding heifers named Cammie and Peach and a bull named Hook.

Cooper notes his favorite thing about showing at the fair is “showing alongside my sister, competing in the fair and getting to go with my family.”

One of his proudest accomplishments is being named a premier exhibitor of the Horned Hereford for the Northwest Region of the U.S. at the Wyoming State Fair (WSF).

Cooper shares it’s important to “teach the younger generation – give them goals to set, things to work on and give them showing tips and teach them how to get everything set up.”

The brother and sister pair are the children of Tyrel and Briley Miller.

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Jace will be a freshman at Newcastle High School.

This year will mark his ninth year showing at the Weston County Fair. He will be showing a variety of livestock – two market pigs named Soup and JP, a market heifer named Jolene and a market steer named Ricky.

His mornings include bringing his projects in, feeding, washing pigs and rinsing cattle. He got his cattle projects around November and his pig projects around March and April.

One of his proudest accomplishments was winning the Champion Shorthorn Steer at the WSF a couple of years ago.

He notes showing at the swine show is one of his favorite events, saying, “I really like the pig show. It’s in the evening. It’s cool and there is green grass and a lot of good supporters come out to watch.”

“During your first year, make some friends that are into showing,” Jace concludes. “Later on, you will

Favorite event – Jace Rich showing his swine project during the Weston County Fair. He notes the swine show is one of his favorite parts of the fair because the show takes place in the evening when it’s usually cooler and he gets to show in the grass. Courtesy photo

have them to ask questions and if you need it, they can help. Get to know people.”

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to the fair. His pigs are both crossbreds named Harry and Lloyd.

He spends a lot of time feeding, washing and walking his pig projects. He also weighs his livestock once a week and makes friends with his pigs.

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“hanging out with show buddies and just being at the fair.”

One of his biggest accomplishments is winning his class every year he has attended the fair.

Some of his best advice is, “Take your time picking out your projects and choose pigs with good structure.”

Parent perspectives Tyrel Miller notes there are several benefits to being involved in agriculture and 4-H programs. It is essential in keeping the spirt of the West and agriculture in the nation alive.

“As these families raise their kids on the ranch, and with the aging population of ranchers in Wyoming, 4-H is an excellent way to get kids involved from the grassroots end of agriculture,” he shares. “See it through and give those kids a passion and identity revolving around agriculture. It’s a priceless opportunity we can offer to the next generation.”

Zannie Rich shares being involved in 4-H has given her children valuable life skills.

“I think 4-H is a good program for these kids – it keeps them busy during the summer and teaches them life lessons in how to communicate with people,” she says.

“The boys are also involved in the shooting sports and archery portion for the 4-H program and it has been really good for them – it keeps them busy and gives them responsi-

bilities, which is one of the main benefits of the program,” Zannie adds.

Fair schedule The Weston County Fair will begin on Friday, July 22 with a Public Fashion Revue at 7 p.m. and Sprint Track Races starting at 8 p.m. at the Sprint Track.

Saturday, July 23 will begin early at 9 a.m. with the Weston County Fair Parade Line Up and the parade starting at 10 a.m.

At 12:30 p.m., the fair will host an American Legion Riders Motorcycle Rodeo at the Grandstands.

At 1 p.m., the Weston County Has Talent Contest will take place at the Ertman Memorial Picnic Shelter. The day will end with a Fair Kick-Off Luau at 6 p.m. and a Kalama Polynesian Dancers and AA Hula Performance at Kilpatrick Park.

On Sunday, July 24, a Junior Horse Show will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Four Season Arena. Newcastle Chamber of Commerce Pig Wrestling will begin at 3 p.m. at the Pig Wrestling Pit. The day will end with a Newcastle Ministerial Society Outdoor Service and Chicken Dinner at the Ertman Memorial Picnic Shelter at 4 p.m.

The Junior Horse Show, Speed Events will begin at 9 a.m. on Monday, July 25 at the Grandstands. At 2:15 p.m. a Junior and Open Cat Show will be held in the Open Class Building.

Tuesday will host the Static Exhibit check in

from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Events Center. The Junior and Open Dog Show will be held at 8:30 a.m. in Kilpatrick Park, followed by a cornhole tournament at 4 p.m. The day will end with the Family Fun Carnival/FOF Bouncy Houses in Kilpatrick Park and a Weston County Mini Rough Stock Rodeo in the Grandstands at 6 p.m.

Rabbit judging will begin on Wednesday, July 27 at 9 a.m. in the Rabbit Barn. From 10 a.m.-5 p.m., the Messy Mania, Mini Ninja Course will be open in Kilpatrick Park as well as Extreme Rides will be open from 12-7 p.m., with wristbands needed.

The Junior and Open Swine Show will start at 5 p.m. in the Outdoor Show Ring and the day will end with an ATV Gymkhana at 6 p.m. in the Outdoor Arena.

Thursday, July 28 will begin at 8 a.m. with the Junior and Open Sheep and Goat Show in the Outdoor Show Ring. The Messy Mania, Mini Ninga Course and Extreme Rides will be open from 12-7 p.m. for spectators to enjoy. The Junior and Open Poultry Show will begin at 1 p.m., as well as the Flower Show Judging.

From 5-7 p.m., there will be the Newcastle Farmers’ Market in Kilpatrick Park, followed by a calcutta and ranch rodeo at 6:30 p.m. in the Grandstands.

On Friday, July 29, a Weston County Health Services Foundation Pancake Breakfast will begin at 6 a.m. at the Ertman

Educator looks forward to fair activities Weston County 4-H Educator Erin Persche is looking forward to attending her first Weston County Fair.

“I’m excited to see what the fair looks like in Weston County and continue to meet 4-H youth, parents and supporters,” she says. “These first few months of being the 4-H educator in Weston County have really flown by and I can’t believe the fair is just a few days away.”

“I’m looking forward to seeing the projects the youth have worked so hard on all year long,” she adds.

There are several skills 4-H’ers learn throughout their showing and fair career, she notes.

“When I think of the skills learned through the 4-H experience, the first to come to mind are responsibility, recordkeeping, public speaking, dedication

and so much more,” Persche shares.

“The youth will develop friendships which will last a lifetime.”

In addition to showing livestock and static exhibits, 4-H opens the door to so many opportunities to travel, learn new skills, meet new people and expand horizons, she mentions.

“I love seeing youth become involved in areas they are interested in, trying new things and developing skills they will utilize throughout their lifetime,” she says.

For more information on the Weston County Fair 4-H Program, visit the Weston County Extension Office at 204 W. Main Street, Newcastle, WY 82701, call 307-746-3531, e-mail epersche@ uwyo.edu or visit wyoextension.org/ westoncounty.

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Swine exhibitor – Colby Rich is the 11-year-old son of Justin and Zannie Rich of Newcastle. He enjoys showing his swine projects at the Weston County Fair. Courtesy photo

Memorial Picnic Shelter.

The Junior and Open Beef Show will start at 8 a.m. in the Outdoor Show Ring. At 11:30 a.m. there will be a Pocket Pets Show/Peewee/ Tumbleweeds Pet Show at the Ertman Memorial Picnic Shelter with a 1 p.m.

State Fair Livestock Meeting and Brand Inspection meeting to follow.

At 3 p.m., there will be a FFA and 4-H Round Robin Contest in the Outdoor Show Ring. At 4:30 p.m. there will be a Junior Livestock Committee and Cowbelles’ Barbeque, with the Junior Livestock Sale to follow at 6 p.m. in the Outdoor Show Ring.

Saturday, July 30 will host the Weston County Junior Rodeo in the Grandstands at 9 a.m., and the Heritage Team Roping/ Jackpot Team Roping at 1 p.m. From 1-4 p.m., all static exhibits will be released from the Events Center.

The Weston County Fair will round out its activities on Sunday, July 31 with Cowboy Church Service at 7:30 a.m., Weston County Junior Rodeo at 9 a.m. and an awards ceremony to follow at 1 p.m.

For more information, visit westoncountyfair.com.

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

Making friends – Colby Rich will be showing two pigs this year in Weston County Fair’s Swine Show. The pig’s names are Harry and Lloyd. Colby spends a lot of time building a friendship and working with his projects. Altitude Advantage photo

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Visit sheridancountyfairgrounds.com for a full fair schedule.

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UNL staff address the importance of nutrients during breeding season Dry conditions in many Western states are resulting in decreased forage quality, which can be detrimental to reproductive rates, especially in young females. It’s crucial these cows are provided with adequate nutrition, especially prior to and throughout the breeding season when the cows are under added stress and demand.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) BeefWatch podcast welcomed UNL Cow/Calf Specialist Kacie McCarthy and UNL Beef Cattle Nutritionist Travis Mulliniks on July 1 to discuss how producers can strategically manage their herd in order to supply nutrients needed during breeding season.

Understanding forage dynamics Mulliniks advises producers to consider the quality of their forage and feed, which he says many producers often struggle with.

“Sometimes it fools producers pretty good and they think their forage is much higher quality than it truly is,” he says. “These pro-

ducers are ultimately feeding a low quality version which will drive a negative response in performances.”

Mulliniks says the period around rebreeding and calving season is a critical timeframe for producers to provide the highest quality forage.

“Think about the critical time point of increasing requirements for lactation and supporting the calf growth,” he says.

After identifying the quality of forage the cows are consuming, producers must build off of this information and develop a management plan, he adds. He says the vast majority of forages are headed downhill quickly in terms of quality after July 1.

“Understanding where we are going from here is important,” Mulliniks says.

“We know where our quality forages will be headed from then on.”

Monitoring body condition It is not only important for producers to consider forage quality, they should also measure and record the cow’s body condition score (BCS),

“No matter what a producer’s plan is, the big deal is gaining, or at least maintaining, body weight as soon as possible after calving and through the breeding season.” – Travis Mulliniks, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Adobe Stock photo

notes Mulliniks.

“Understand, BCS can have a positive or negative impact on performance,” he says. “This is especially true if cows are over conditioned going into these seasons where they are starting to consume a lot of low quality forage and they’re losing more body weight to offset the lack of nutrients or lack of energy in the diet. This can have a negative response on reproductive performance.”

It is important producers ensure their cows

CONVERSE

SATURDAY 16TH:

FRIDAY 22ND:

8 am – 4-H Dog Show 12 pm – Cat/Pocket Pet Show 6:30 pm – 4-H Fashion Show

8 am – Animal Round Robin 10 am – Small Animal Round Robin 4 pm – Pre-Sale Awards & Junior Market Sale Following Sale: Buyers Appreciation Dinner 7:30 pm – Live Music and Dance

SUNDAY 17TH: 6 pm – Tractor Pull

MONDAY 18TH: 7 am – 4-H/FFA Horse Show 6 pm – Youth Gymkhana

TUESDAY 19TH: 6 pm – Family Fun Night

WEDNESDAY 20TH:

SATURDAY 23RD: 12 pm – Car Show 5:30 pm – Team Roping 6:30 pm – Mark Wills Concert Special Guest: Justin Baxter

are gaining body weight throughout the breeding season, Mulliniks says.

“No matter what a producer’s plan is, the big deal is gaining, or at least maintaining, body weight as soon as possible after calving and through the breeding season,” he says.

He notes it’s common for cows in good condition to hit a drought period where forage quality plummets and cows start losing a lot of body weight.

“Cows may lose pregnancies because they’re losing body weight,” he says.

“The brain sends signals to the body saying there isn’t enough nutrients, so reproductive processes are shut off.”

Managing high risk cows McCarthy says producers have an opportunity to strategically manage the diet of younger cows or older cows which may require extra nutrients throughout the breeding season.

Producers should be “strategic in placing those cows in a different pasture, or an area where producers can be strategic with targeted supplementation,” she says. “Think about the management of different groups of females to be really specific and targeted for body growth, and ultimately trying

to target increases in reproductive performance.”

Identifying high risk female groups – females not meeting their protein requirements – is crucial. Mulliniks says the higher risk cows will often be the two- and threeyear-old cows.

“Those are cows still growing,” he says. “They’re lactating for the first or second time, and that’s a huge challenge for them.”

Mulliniks says it’s difficult for these cows to recover after calving and start cycling again in a timely fashion to get pregnant within a defined breeding season. This is especially difficult during a drought where forage quality is lower than usual.

“Make sure producers are managing those cows differently than the rest of the cowherd,” he says. “I always recommend, even in a good year, producers manage twoand three-year-old cows separately from mature cows if possible.”

“Managed together, there will be lower pregnancy rates in the group than if they were managed separately,” he continues. “This is important especially in years where nutrient quality is lower.”

Early weaning Early weaning often offers positive benefits when managing the two- and three-

year-old cows, notes McCarthy. With early weaning, producers reduce lactational demand while also reducing some of the forage consumption as well.

“Producers are changing the forage intake, and ultimately this is an offset because they are reducing those lactational demands,” she says. “Producers can really gain in terms of forage conserved when they start removing the calf from lactational demands and weaning the calf early.”

She notes, early weaning allows the two- and threeyear-old cows to focus on getting pregnant instead of focusing on the additional lactation demands.

Producers run into scenarios where there’s limited forage and it brings on a huge challenge from a production standpoint, says Mulliniks. Early weaning can help producers cut back on the amount of forage being consumed.

“If producers get the calf off the cow and decrease lactation requirements, that’s about 10 pounds of forage saved per day result,” he says.

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

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CALENDAR

July 11-13

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

July 18-20

EVENTS

July 13-14

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

Wyoming Livestock Board Public Meeting, 8 a.m., online. To join the meeting, visit meet.google.com/umq-gfse-mpx or dial 1-617-675-4444 and enter pin 439 769 586 2727.

Natrona County Master Gardeners 40th Annual Garden Gait Tour, Casper.

For more information, call 307-235-9400.

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

Converse County Fair, Douglas. For more information, visit conversecountyfair.com.

National High School Finals Rodeo, CAM-PLEX, Gillette. For more information, visit nhsra.com/nhsfr.

Cowgirls of the West Annual Fundraiser, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Cheyenne. For reservations, call Chris at 307-631-0123 or Sharon at 307-632-6589. For more information, visit cowgirlsofthewestmuseum.com.

Weston County Fair, Newcastle. For more information, visit westoncountyfair.com.

Washakie County Fair, Worland. For more information, visit washakiecountyfair.com.

Crook County Fair, Sundance. For more information, visit crookcountyfairgrounds.com/p/fair.

Teton County Fair, Jackson. For more information, visit tetoncountyfair.com.

Park County Fair, Powell. For more information, visit parkcountyeventsandfair.com/park-county-fair.

Goshen County Fair, Torrington. For more information, visit goshencountryfair.org.

Sublette County Fair, Big Piney. For more information, visit sublettecountyfair.com.

Uinta County Fair, Evanston. For more information, visit uintacountyfair.org.

Red Desert Roundup Rodeo, Sweetwater Events Complex Outdoor Arena, Rock Springs. For more information, visit rdrrodeo.com.

Niobrara County Fair, Lusk. For more information, visit facebook.com/niobraracountyfair.

Campbell County Fair, Gillette. For more information, visit facebook.com/ ccwyfair.

Platte County Fair, Wheatland. For more information, visit plattecountyfair.com.

Sheridan County Fair, Sheridan. For more information, visit sherfair.com.

BLM Wild Horse and Burro Adoption, 5 p.m., Lions Park, Cheyenne. For more information, visit blm.gov/whb or contact the national information center at wildhorse@blm.gov or 866-468-7826.

Hot Springs County Fair, Thermopolis.

Albany County Fair, Laramie. For more information, visit albanycountyfair.org.

Carbon County Fair, Rawlins. For more information, visit carboncountyfairgrounds.com.

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

Johnson County Fair, Buffalo. For more information, visit johnsoncountyfairgrounds.com/fair.

Sweetwater County Fair, Rock Springs. For more information, visit sweetwaterevents.com/p/wbs.

Big Horn County Fair, Basin. For more information, visit bighornfair.com.

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

Lincoln County Fair, Afton. For more information, visit lincolncountyfair.info.

2022 Nebraska Grazing Conference, Younes Conference Center, Kearney, Neb. For more information or to register, visit grassland.unl.edu/nebraskagrazing-conference-registration.

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

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

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

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

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

Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust Annual Roundup Fundraiser and BBQ, Berger Ranch, Saratoga. For more information, visit wsglt.org/annualroundup-bbq-2022.

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

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

July 14 July 16 July 16 July 16-24 July 17-23 July 22 July 22-31 July 23-30 July 23-31 July 23-31 July 26-30 July 26-Aug. 6 July 27-30 July 28-Aug. 6 July 29-30 July 29-Aug. 6 July 29-Aug. 7 July 29-Aug. 7 July 29-Aug. 8 July 30 July 30-Aug. 5 July 30-Aug. 6 July 30-Aug. 6 July 30-Aug. 6 July 30-Aug. 7 July 31-Aug. 6 Aug. 1-7 Aug. 3-13 Aug. 6-13 Aug. 9-10 Aug. 13 Aug. 16-20 Aug. 17 Aug. 19-21 Aug. 24-26 Aug. 27 Aug. 30 Sept. 4-5 Sept. 9-11

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POSTCARD from the Past

Compiled by Dick Perue rrichardperue@gmail.com

Show Must Go On Dear faithful readers, again I ask for your indulgence; not to share another story of the loss of a loved one, but to plug one of Wyoming’s favorite cowboy poetry and music venues – the 20th Annual Grand Encampment Cowboy Gathering, July 15-17, in Encampment.

However, this statement isn’t entirely true, since it will honor renowned Cowboy Poet Chuck Larsen, one of the founders of the event, who passed away earlier this year. Chuck was the Grand Encampment Cowboy Gathering’s first emcee and featured poet in 2002 and was scheduled to entertain again at the 20th celebration.

An earlier “Postcard” and obituary featuring Chuck was published in the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. As Chuck would urge, the show must go on.

Stepping up to emcee the show and sing is another founding member – Steve Moulton. He will be joined on the outdoor stage in Grand View Park Saturday night, July 16, by Wyoming favorites Amy and Annie of Cheyenne; Poet and Singer Doc Mehl and Poet Floyd Beard, both of Colorado.

Featured during the three-day event will be an open mic show followed by the popular campfire jam session, Dutch oven cooking, songwriting workshop, grub, Western entertainment roundup featuring another dozen cowboy poets and musicians, honoring Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame 2022 inductees, presentation of pioneer award,

tribute to Chuck Larsen and recognition of other founders, cowboy ranch breakfast and cowboy church.

All but the All-Star Show, Encampment/Riverside Lions lunch and breakfast are free.

Since its inception, the gathering has featured artwork by Wyoming artists.

For the first three years, Gollings of Sheridan graced the promotional and advertising material. For the past 17 years, noted Western and Wildlife Artist R. G. Finney of Riverside has drawn and donated a framed painting which is raffled off to help pay for the gathering.

Keep up the good work at one of Wyoming’s best weekly newspapers – gratefully, Dick Perue, Wyoming Press Hall of Fame inductee and former award winning weekly newspaper man, plus “Postcard of the Past” columnist for the past dozen years.

Art work for this year’s Grand Encampment Cowboy Gathering, posters, flyers, programs and promotional material again comes from the brush of Riverside Artist R. G. Finney and is a framed giclee painting entitled “Sharing the Jug.” R. G. and his wife Lynn have donated this beautifully framed painting to the Outfit and it will be raffled at the Cowboy Poetry and Music show Saturday night. Since almost everyone who attends the event wants the unique one-of-a-kind painting, the committee sells raffle tickets and selects the lucky winner. Born in Ontario, Canada, a Green Beret decorated seven times in Vietnam, R. G. traded a career in the military for life as an artist. It was a wise decision, because in the years since, he has become recognized as one of America’s premier wildlife and Western artists. His work has appeared on magazine covers and sold out at numerous art exhibits. Lynn was born, raised and educated in Encampment. She attended the University of Wyoming and served as a flight attendant, manager of a health spa, gymnastic coach, aerobics teacher and now owns and operates the Spirit West River Lodge B&B east of Riverside. She is active in the community and sings in the Encampment Community Choir. Photo courtesy of Finney. Historical Reproductions

by Perue.

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MARKETS

LIVE CATTLE FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Compiled from USDA Market News Service information and other sources

Location Volume PAYS

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

Steers Heifers

Over 800 Sltr Bull May 24, Sltr 2019 Cows

No Report

Riverton

No Report

Torrington

No Report

St. Onge

No Report

Big Horn Basin

No Report

887

Buffalo

No Report

Centennial

No Report

St. Onge

No Report

Week Prev

This Week

173.60 176.23 178.68 180.70 181.35

172.48 176.05 179.33 181.68 181.85

AUGUST 5EPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER JANUARY

Change -1.12 -0.18 +0.65 +0.98 +0.50

SETT PRICE

157-160

151-158

147-177 143-148

129.50-169 127-137

80-125 68-88

Slaughter Lambs

Slaughter Ewes

Week Prev

This Week

7.44 6.29 6.20 6.26

7.47 6.09 5.96 6.02

JULY SEPTEMBER DECEMBER MARCH Stock Ewes

Change -0.45 -0.48 -0.48 -0.46

SETT PRICE

Month

Feeder Lambs

This Week 8.24 8.36 8.52 8.65

CORN FUTURES

76-119 $1600-$1800

No Report

PAYS

+1.97 +1.07 +0.60 +0.28 +0.37

SETT PRICE

Month Week Prev JULY 8.69 SEPTEMBER 8.84 DECEMBER 9.00 MARCH 9.11

174

Volume

134.55 139.85 145.48 150.18 153.40

WHEAT FUTURES

WEEKLY SHEEP AUCTIONS Auction

132.58 138.78 144.88 149.90 153.03

Change

FEEDER CATTLE FUTURES Month

109.50-142.50 77-90 $1410-$1600

Crawford

Billings 7-7

Stock Cows Pairs

No Report

Centennial 7-1

This Week

AUGUST OCTOBER DECEMBER FEBRUARY APRIL

FOR THE WEEK ENDING July 8, 2022 WEEKLY CATTLE AUCTIONS

Week Prev

Slaughter Bucks

Change +0.03 -0.20 -0.24 -0.24

OATS FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

This Week

6.61 5.15 5.02 4.95

6.60 4.66 4.42 4.32

JULY SEPTEMBER DECEMBER MARCH

Daily Grower Bids Region Price US #2 Yellow Corn Southeast WY 7.0900-7.1400 US #1 HRWW Southeast WY 8.0925-8.3925 US #1 Black Beans Min-Dak 45/cwt US #1 Dark Red Kidney Beans Min-Dak 53/cwt #1 Great Northern Beans Den-Rate 35/cwt US #1 Pea (Navy) Beans Min-Dak 44/cwt US #1 Pinto Beans Min-Dak 45-48/cwt Den Rate 44/cwt Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Torrington Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Greeley, CO

285.00; 42 lbs 225.00.

Billings: no test.

Equity Coop: no sales.

Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2 San Angelo: hair ewe lambs 40-60 lbs 269.00-277.00/cwt, 6085 lbs 260.00-282.00/cwt; mixed age hair 100-140 lbs 150.00198.00/cwt.

Ft. Collins, CO: no test.

South Dakota: yearlings 132 lbs 147.00/cwt.

Billings: no test.

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

Source: USDA AMS Market News, San Angelo, Texas

National Sheep Summary As of July 1, 2022 Compared to last week slaughter lambs sold mostly 10.0030.00 lower. Slaughter ewes were mostly steady to 20.00 lower.

Feeder lambs were not well tested. At San Angelo, TX 12,064 head sold in a two day sale. Equity Cooperative Auction sold 33400 slaughter lambs in North Dakota. Superior Video sold 540 slaughter lambs in California, 511 feeder Lambs in Texas and 330 replacement ewes in Texas. In direct trading slaughter ewes and feeder lambs not tested. 2,912 lamb carcasses traded with no trend due to confidentiality. All sheep sold per hundred weight (CWT) unless specified.

Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 San Angelo: wooled and shorn 110-130 lbs no report.

Ft. Collins, CO: wooled and shorn 100-150 lbs 140.00 178.00; 180-195 lbs 100.00-117.50.

South Dakota: wooled and shorn 100-145 lbs 141.00-163.00.

Billings, MT: wooled and shorn 100-140 lbs no test.

Equity Coop: wooled and shorn 147 lbs 130.00.

Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2 San Angelo: hair 40-60 lbs 230.00-269.00, few 275.00; 60-70 lbs 231.00-274.00; 70-80 lbs 220.00-269.00; 80-90 lbs 224.00-272.00; 90-110 lbs 227.00-248.00. wooled and shorn 40-60 lbs 237.00-250.00; 60-70 lbs 234.00-240.00; 70-80 lbs 220.00-265.00, few 287.00; 80-90 lbs 220.00-245.00; 90-105 lbs 220.00-255.00.

Ft. Collins, CO: wooled and shorn 70-80 lbs 160.00-200.00; 80-90 lbs 160.00-200.00; 90-100 lbs 147.50-180.00, few 215.00. hair 60-70 lbs 170.00-200.00; 70-80 lbs 172.50207.50; 80-90 lbs 170.00-182.50; 90 lbs 205.00.

South Dakota: wooled and shorn 50-60 lbs 260.00-275.00; 60-70 lbs 245.00-285.00; 70-80 lbs 230.00-270.00; 80-90 lbs 225.00-250.00; 90-100 lbs 190.00-225.00. hair 50-60 lbs 205.00-240.00; 66 lbs 205.00; 75 lbs 225.00.

Billings, MT: no test.

Slaughter Ewes San Angelo: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 52.00-80.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 60.00-116.00; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) 93.00-149.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 74.00-118.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 (very thin) 70.00-92.00; Cull 1 40.00-70.00.

Ft. Collins, CO: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 60.00-72.50; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 60.00-90.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 42.50-65.00; Cull 1 no test.

South Dakota: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 70.00-90.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 90.00-110.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 90.00-110.00; Cull 1 no test.

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

Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2 San Angelo: 43 lbs 237.00. hair 30-40 lbs 230.00-244.00; 4050 lbs 220.00-232.00.

Ft. Collins. CO: 50-60 lbs 152.50-180.00; 60-70 lbs 152.50155.00; 74 lbs 145.00. hair 40-50 lbs 147.50-165.00; 50-60 lbs 150.00-185.00.

South Dakota: 39 lbs 250.00; 48 lbs 195.00; 50-60 lbs 265.00290.00; 80-90 lbs 190.00; 90-100 lbs 151.00-165.00. hair 24 lbs

National Wool Review As of July 1, 2022 In Australia this week, the Eastern Market Indicator was down 44 cents at 1430 cents per Kg clean from the sale a week ago. A total of 43,305 bales were offered with sales of 79.7 percent. The Australian exchange rate was stronger by .0023 at .6905 percent of the U.S. dollar. Australian wool prices are quoted US Dollar per pound, delivered, Charleston, S.C. The current freight rate is .15 cents per pound clean.

Clean Del Price Change from 75-85 Percent Micron US Grade in U.S. Dollars Previous Sale of Australia 17 > 80s 8.68 - .16 6.51-7.38 18 80s 7.01 - .25 5.25-5.96 19 70-80s 5.65 - .22 4.23-4.80 20 64-70s 4.83 - .25 3.62-4.10 21 64s 4.68 - .15 3.51-3.98 22 62s 4.59 - .10 3.45-3.91 23 60-62s 4.26 -----3.19-3.62 24 60s 4.11 ------3.08-3.49 25 58s 2.73 - .05 2.05-2.32 26 56-58s 2.31 + .02 1.74-1.97 28 54s 1.44 - .04 1.08-1.23 30 50s 1.21 - .02 0.90-1.02 32 46-48s 0.85 - .06 0.63-0.72 Merino Clippings 3.03 - .06 2.27-2.58 Eastern Market Indicator was down 44 cents at 1430 cents per kg clean. Australian exchange rate was stronger by .0023 at .6905 percent of the U.S. dollar.

Source: Colorado Dept of Ag Market News Service, Greeley, CO Wyoming Hay Summary As of July 7, 2022 Compared to last week sun-cured alfalfa pellets sold 5.00 higher with bales of hay trading fully steady. Demand was good with several buyers within and out of state looking for hay to procure. Tonnage has been good on first cutting in the central and western areas with light tonnage on first cutting in the Eastern side of the state. Some producers have started second cutting in the eastern areas and stated tonnage appears to be a lot better than first cutting. Since the second cutting hasn’t had weevils, been froze and most areas have had a decent amount of water to aid in the regrowth.

Eastern Wyoming Alfalfa - Good Large Square 220 Alfalfa Pellets Suncured 320 Alfalfa/Grass Mix - Premium Large Square 250 Alfalfa/Grass Mix - Good Large Square 225 Western Wyoming Alfalfa - Premium Large Square 275 Small Square 290 Alfalfa - Premium - Certified Small Square 300 Alfalfa - Good Large Square 220-240 Alfalfa Cubes 350 Grass - Premium Large Square 275 Orchard Grass - Premium Small Square 300 Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News Torrington

Change -0.01 -0.49 -0.60 -0.63

SOYBEAN FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER

This Week

16.75 15.60 14.75 14.58

15.91 14.85 13.83 13.65

Change -0.84 -0.75 -0.92 -0.93

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

This Week

Prior Week

Last Year

260.97 389.34 214.34 210.25 353.91

262.38 396.89 213.36 210.60 358.57

290.62 418.60 236.66 242.06 391.76

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

This Week

Prior Week

Last Year

146.15 144.05 233.96 243.09

144.55 141.88 235.22 237.17

123.89 123.46 198.27 197.80

Nebraska Hay Summary As of July 7, 2022 Compared to last week all reported hay prices sold fully steady.

Demand was moderate to good. Best demand is for hay going out of state into Colorado and the Texas panhandle. Some local hay buyers have been acquiring about new crop hay but very limited sales have taken place. Spotty rain showers from West to East and South to North this week. Some reports from a trace to 4.00 inches of rain. Along with the normal wind and hail that blows in with most summer thunderstorms. Tonnage has been all over the place this year for alfalfa and grass hay.

Most reports that tonnage is rather light compared to previous years. Some reports of producers have started second cutting of alfalfa.

Central Alfalfa - Premium Large Square 250 Soybean Large Round 75 Eastern Nebraska Alfalfa - Good Large Round 155 Brome Grass - Good Small Square 8/bale Large Round 165 Grass - Good Medium Square 200 Rye Grass Large Round 75 Platte Valley Nebraska Alfalfa - Delivered Ground 205-210 Pellets Dehydrated 305-310 Corn Stalk - Delivered Ground 125 Western Nebraska Alfalfa - Good Large Square 220 Alfalfa - Delivered Ground 225 Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Kearny, NE

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Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 34 No. 11 • July 9, 2022 July 9, 2022

CLASSIFIEDS

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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, 307-777-6397........ TFN

Help Wanted

Services

Services

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EXPERIENCED GUIDES WANTED!! Immediate openings. Horseback riding, ATV and UTV. Provide salary, accommodations and good tips.

After training, possible yearround management position.

For more information, call 970-389-1567 or 719-8362700 ............................. 7/30

TEN-WEEK-OLD KELPIE PUPS FOR SALE: Three females, all black and tan. Working parents, $400. For more information, call 307-532-1907 or visit www.ifiveinc.com.To view photos, go to www.wylr. net in the classifieds ....... 7/16 AKC REGISTERED BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG PUPPIES: Sweet and adorable!! Up to date on shots and deworming. Ready June 25, Powell, WY. Great family companions.

For more information, call Firman Hershberger, 307365-9285 ......................... 7/9

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

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

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

Many suitable for heifers.

Performance and carcass data.

Louis & Kathy Dubs • Billings, MT 406-652-7515 • 406-208-8643 windingriverangus@gmail.com FORTY 3- TO 4-YEAR-OLD BLACK ANGUS PAIRS FOR SALE. Call Ron at 307-9211544 or 307-864-3733 .... 7/9

GREAT PYRENEES PUPPIES FOR SALE: Running with livestock every day. Ready to work and protect their new owner’s place!! Parents onsite, proven bloodlines, ranch raised. Have been raising these fantastic LGD for 40+ years, $1,000.

For more information, call 406207-7674 ......................... 7/9

YEARLING AND VIRGIN 2-YEAR-OLD BLACK ANGUS BULLS AVAILABLE: If you are looking for a stress free calving season, this group offers low birthweights and EXCEPTIONAL EPDs. Current EPDs available on our website www.antlersangusranch.com or call Earl, 307-660-4796 ............... 7/23

Cattle

Cattle

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

Call Damon - 308-520-8199 AKAUSHI CATTLE FOR SALE: Four 2-year-old 1/2 blood Akaushi bulls; 10 fullblood Akaushi 2-year-old bulls; 3 Akaushi butcher steers. Located in Bethune, CO. Call 719740-0403 ..........................7/23

Angus FOR SALE PRIVATE TREATY

Limousin SELL YOUR LIMOUSIN HERE

2-year-old registered Limousin Bulls

Red Angus REGISTERED RED ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE: Have 2-year-olds and yearlings.

Trich and fertility tested.

Ready to go to work!! Delivery available. For more information, call CLR Red Angus, Dan Robertson, 307-4311013 ............................. 7/23 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 good shape and ready to go to work. Have been worked with dogs, on foot and horseback.

Raised in rugged, steep, rocky, high elevation country.

Red Fork Red Angus, Ken & Cheri Graves, Kaycee, WY, phone 307-738-2247, e-mail gravesredfork@rtconnect. net ................................. 7/9

Longhorn REGISTERED TEXAS LONGHORNS FOR SALE: Gentle pairs, trophy steers, heifers, solid and colorful bulls. Foraging, hardy, low-maintenance cattle. Horn Showcase championship lines for show, beef and pasture ornamentation with traffic stopping colors and excellent horns. Easy cattle accustomed to simple handling, great for youth. Westhaven Ranch in California, 209-274-9917, email swestmoore@gmail.com or visit www.westhavenlomghorns.com. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds ................................... 7/16

Ranch Lease Wanted

BLACKFOOT LIVESTOCK AUCTION IS LOOKING TO HIRE A LIVESTOCK MANAGER AT SALE YARD: This job requires several skills.

Handling cattle, feeding, maintenance, repair, customer service. House provided. Call for details, 208-785-0500 .....7/16

READ IT IN THE ROUNDUP

BORDER COLLIE MIX PUPPIES: Black and white and brown and white, $300. Call or text for pictures, 307-2860289 ...............................7/30

BUYING AND SELLING

FORTRESS DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS NOW HIRING handyman with reliable car, $18-$22/hour. 23691 CR 60 1/2, Greeley, CO 80631, 970353-6666, griselda.islas@ fortressds.com, www.fortressds.com ................ 7/16

AGRIBUSINESS CONSULTING: DAVIS AG GROUP LLC is now taking clients in Wyoming and across the United States.

We offer agribusiness analysis and consulting services at fair rates including: Cost-benefit, profitability, taxation planning, transaction representation, legislative consulting and so much more. Whatever your need, give us a call or e-mail and let’s find a solution, 307-5546213 or e-mail davisaggroupllc@gmail.com............. 7/23

PRIVATE TREATY

Dogs

Wright Livestock Inc.

RANCH HAND WANTED: Eastern Wyoming/western Nebraska ranch is seeking a self-motivated ranch hand for cow/calf and yearling operation. Duties include pivot irrigation, calving, doctoring, fencing and general maintenance of equipment. Must have valid driver’s license. Housing and work pickup provided. Employee can bring up to three head of personal horses for ranch use.

Resume can be sent to: Fax 308-532-7899 or e-mail info@ flagranchllc.com. For more information, contact 307-5327885 or 307-338-8791.........7/16

Services

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

CHESAPEAKE BAY RETRIEVERS: First shots, dewormed, vet checked, ready to go! Great family dogs, extremely loyal and amazing hunters, $800. Call 406-861-9929. To view photos, go to www.wylr. net in the classifieds ......... 7/9

LAUREL TRADING POST, LAUREL, MT HAS AN OPENING FOR A FULL-TIME TRAILER MECHANIC: Duties include set-up and delivery of new trailers, trailer repairs and service. Tools and training provided. Ag background beneficial. Pay DOE. Plus benefits. Call Greg at 406628-2536 ...................... 7/30

FORTRESS DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS NOW HIRING camera tech $18/hour. 23691 CR 60 1/2, Greeley, CO 80631, 970-353-6666, griselda.islas@fortressds.com, www. fortressds.com .............. 7/16

Angus

Angus

Auctions

Torrington Livestock Markets 307-532-3333

www.torringtonlivestock.com Financial Services ALL TYPES OF EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLE FINANCING. Great service!! Great rates!!

Call Chuck Brown at C. H. Brown Co. WY LLC, 307322-3232 (office), 307-3310010 (cell), or e-mail chuckbrown@wyoming.com .... 7/9

Check out wylr.net Financial Services AGRI-ONE FINANCIAL: Farm/ranch and all commercial loans. RATES AS LOW AS 4.5%. We have been helping with all aspects of agricultural, commercial financing and management for years.

LET US HELP YOU on a consulting level with management to increase profitability, deal with and fix credit problems and for all your financing needs. WE CARE AND HAVE WORKING PROGRAMS designed for the farmer/rancher and not the banker. Please call Steve, 303-773-3545, or check out our website www. agrionefinancial.com. I will come to you and get the job done!! .......................... 7/16

Joe Freund 303/341-9311

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

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

Ready to go to work for you.

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

Miller Angus Farms Estelline, SD. #Performance.

Pounds. Profit. TheM-Brand. Guarantee.

Kody-605.690.1997 Brady-605.690.5733

Joey Freund 303/475-6062

Pat Kelley 303/840-1848

LOOKING FOR RANCH/PASTURE TO LEASE/WORKING PARTNERSHIP in S.D., WY, NE, TX, OK, IA, MO, KS, N.M., NV. Don’t mind where or how remote. Call David Tanner, 352807-8203, roughridecattleservices@yahoo.com .......... 7/16

Going, Going, Gone Horses

Dairy Cattle FOR SALE 4 BRED FULLBLOOD JERSEY HEIFERS bred to full-blood Jersey bull.

ALSO, have 2 open Jersey heifers. Delivery considered. For more information, call 970-3267372..................................7/23

MINIATURE HORSES FOR SALE: Pretty lawn ornaments, sweet and gentle.

One stallion, 2 mares and 1 yearling colt. ALSO, 2 Sicilian donkeys, both Jennies, keep together as a pair, one is free.

Moving, need to sell. Call 307258-2175 ...................... 7/30 TWO WELL TRAINED TENNESSEE WALKING HORSES, 15 and 16 years old, $3,000 each. ALSO, TWO PUREBRED WELSH CORGI tri-colored male puppies, 3 months old, asking half price $700 each. For more information, call 406-224-1806 ............. 7/9

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Saddles & Tack

Hay & Feed

WELL STOCKED FOR ARENA, RANGE AND ABOVE THE PLAINS!! Gear up for SUMMER!! Large SELECTION of SADDLES, head stalls, REINS, saddle PADS 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 ............... 7/9

2022 HAY FOR SALE: Alfalfa, oats and Sudan grass hay. Call Earl, 307-660-4796 ..........7/23

Leatherwork LS CUSTOM LEATHER: Belts, tack, cell phone cases and much more!! Can personalize belts. Contact Lester, 307-631-1053, leave a message ............................. 7/23

Sheep

SAFFLOWER STRAW FOR SALE: 3x3x8 bales, good for some reclamation or erosion control projects. Not good as feed or bedding. Make offer.

Call 307-350-0350, Farson, WY ....................................7/23

Crop Cleanup BENNY HERNANDEZ IS IN THE AREA AND HAS PLENTY OF HELP TO CLEANUP AND HOE YOUR CROPS. Please call 307-431-7160 ...............7/9

Vehicles & Trailers 2007 TITAN STOCK TRAILER: 6’8” x 20’, floor mats, new wheel bearings. Good 12 ply tires. Solid trailer, $9,000 OBO. For more information, call 605-347-3403 or 605-499-9088 ...............7/30

Equipment WANTED: Allis Chalmers tractors running or not and PTO Dynamometer any condition. ALSO WANTED John Deere 5010 or 5020 tractor in any condition. Call 402-4274007 ............................... 7/9 EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: Vermeer R23 rake; John Deere 569 baler; MF 2190 4x4 baler; CIH WD2504 swather with 19’ rotary head; John Deere 4955 tractor CIH 1680 combine; John Deere 7720 combine; John Deere 7100 12 row planter; Artsway 425 grinder mixer; Modern Mill (mix mill) feed mill; Brandt 5200 grain vac; three Cat D69U dozers; Mack 613 sleeper truck; IHC 80 bbl vac truck; Merritt 48’x102” cattle pot; Mobile Tech 9 yd. volumetric concrete mixer; Degelman 570 rock picker. Call 406254-1254 ...................... 7/16

Hay & Feed VALLEY VIDEO HAY MARKETS, LLC: Wyoming and western Nebraska hay available. Call Barry McRea, 308235-5386. www.valleyvideohay.com ...........................7/30 GOT HAY TO BALE? We do custom mowing, baling and stacking for 3x4, 3x3 or round bales. Will do shares, custom work or buy it on the stem. 307 Custom Ag, 307-630-6725 or 307-631-3917. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds ...............................7/30 2022 CERTIFIED GRASS HAY: Small square bales, 73+ lb. average weight. No rain, clean, stacked in pole barn, $14/bale or approximately $385/ton. Normally can help load. Powell, WY. Call 307-254-4865 ............7/16 ATTENTION LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS: Winter your cattle on Nebraska’s finest hay meadows with natural prairie hay. 500 acres of hay meadows with 1,000 natural prairie hay bales, 1,600 lbs. Bids taking place now for your cattle to be on the meadows Nov. 15, 2022 through Feb. 25, 2023. Please contact the Slaymaker Haymakers, David and Renée, 507-250-4420 or 480-414-5984 ..........................................7/23

FOR SALE: New Holland 7150 16’ Hydro Swing. CIH 564 big round baler, twine and net wrap, shedded, low bale count. Rowse 9’ pull type sickle mower. Rowse double 9 sickle mower. Rowse 16 wheel hydraulic V-rake. John Deere 714A and 716A chuckwagons with John Deere running gears and bunk feeding extensions.

H&S 7+4 16’ chuckwagon with hydraulic drive and 12 ton gear. Unverferth 6500 grain cart with scale and roll tarp. 12’ hydraulic box scraper with tilt.

All in very nice condition!! Call 605-999-5482 .................7/16

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Hay Equipment 2001 9250 MACDON SWATHER with 922 14’ auger head, 1,769 tractor hours, 1,382 hours on cutter head, tractor stored in shop in winter, $45,000. NEW HOLLAND 560 ROLL BELT BALER, 120 bale count, never spent a night outside since bought new, $55,000.

Prices very FIRM. Drought and loss of hay ground lease. Call 307-752-4085 ...................7/23

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

Heat with wood, no splitting!

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

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

Solar Equipment DIY SOLAR KIT FOR CABIN/ SMALLER HOME: Includes gel batteries, solar panels, combiner boxes, charge controller, power distribution box, 5,000 watts and can be upgraded to 12,000 watts (inverter also included), transfer switch and wiring included. New, never been used. All on pallets ready to transport, $25,000 new, selling for $17,500, Lovell, WY. For more information, call 307250-9663 ..............................7/16

Fencing

Irrigation

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320 ACRES WITH A MILE AND A HALF OF LIVE SPRING WATER: Alpine setting. Beautiful views. Located in the Dillon, MT area. $1,700,000. Call Sidwell Land & Cattle Co., Richard Sidwell, 406-861-4426, 406-3224425 or e-mail sidwell@sidwellland.com ..............................8/13

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To view photos, go to www.wylr. net in the classifieds ........... 7/9

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Send details to PO Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201 ...........2/11

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Quantities up to a truck load.

Delivery available throughout the West.

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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

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COUNTRY HOME IN LARAMIE, WY ON 10 ACRES: Views++, one level 3,500 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, steam shower, spa tub, 2.5 bathrooms, big three car garage, large kitchen and living room, bar with 8 stools, formal dining, office, exercise, sun rooms, natural gas, dog run, pole barn for RV, etc., sprinklers and bubblers for trees. Very efficient home, $880,000. For more information, call 307-7602844. To view photos, go to www. wylr.net in the classifieds ....7/16

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OILFIELD PIPE: RPJ Enterprises, Inc. Used for fencing, corrals, cattle guards, etc.

ALL SIZES!! 2 3/8 at 31.5’ long on average per joint.

OTHER available sizes are 7”, 5.5”, 4.5” and 3.5” pipe in stock. Sucker rod, cut/notched posts. Delivery available.

Pierce, CO. Call 970-3244580, e-mail rpjenergy@ gmail.com .................... 9/24

Livestock Equipment

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RODEO continued from page 1 NHSRA events and roles NHSRA Executive Director James Higginbotham has been involved with the association serving as the Arkansas National Director since 1985. Roughly 10 years ago, Higginbotham moved to Denver, Colo. to serve in his current role.

“We have two major events –the Junior High National Finals Rodeo in June for fifth through eighth grade students and the upcoming National High School Finals Rodeo for ninth through 12th grade students,” says Higginbotham. “We also have some activities going on during the year such as our midyear meeting in January. In addition, we participate in the trade show during the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association National Finals Rodeo in December and we have two quarterly meetings a year.”

Qualification and finals From September to May, contestants are competing for points in their state’s, province’s or country’s qualifying rodeos. The top contestants earn their way to compete at their association’s finals. The top four contestants in each event at each finals earn their way to compete at the

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NHSRA Finals Rodeo.

For the past several years, the finals rodeo has been in Rock Springs, Lincoln, Neb. and Guthrie, Okla. This year the finals will return to the Cowboy State in Gillette.

“Everyone is glad to come back to Gillette – it has a great facility there,” notes Higginbotham. “Our entries are higher than they have been in many, many years. We have 1,793 contestants coming, which is up, and of those contestants, there will be 1,964 entries.”

“It’s awesome the finals will be in Gillette this year – it will be a lot less travel,” shares Wyoming High School Rodeo Association (WYHSRA) Secretary Shelly Thompson. “We know the weather and the facility will be great, so we’re excited to be in Wyoming this year.”

In addition to the rodeo performances, there will be a variety of activities the contestants will be involved with. There will be a trade show of 135 venders, a volleyball tournament for contestants, knowledge bowl and scholarship interviews.

During the finals NHSRA gives away upwards of $250,000 in scholarship funds with

$1.80 million in scholarships given throughout the year.

“It’s a pretty big event – for instance we have 2,138 competition horses coming, in addition to roughly 250 bucking horses and nearly 135 bucking bulls,” he mentions. “It’s a big deal – there will be roughly 1,500 campers on site so it’s really quite the spectacle for people to come look at, and we have some of the most athletic competitors coming.”

“The finals is going to be great and hopefully everyone can come out to support Wyoming kids and the whole association,” adds Thompson.

Wyoming contestants Several contestants from the Cowboy State are scheduled to compete at the NHSRA finals.

“We have a great, tough set of kids this year,” mentions Thompson. “It was a knife fight through the end for those kids and they all showed up and did great and WYHSRA is looking forward to watching them compete.”

In the timed steer wrestling event, Bohdi Coombs, Jace Mayfield, Chance Sorenson and Karson Ewing will be competing.

Cam Johnson, Jace Mayfield, Sid Petersen, Haiden Thompson, Kylder

Clark, Jade Espenscheid, Cael Espenscheid and Cord Herring will be competing in the team roping.

In addition, Cord Herring, Coy Thar, Cory James Bomhoff and Kolton Miller will be competing in tie-down roping.

In the shooting events, Sharianne Brower, Peityn Manor, Tipton Wilson and Jessie Graves will be competing in the shooting rifle competition and Isaac Frandsen, Ryan Nunn, Jessie Graves and Kolton Miller and be competing for gold in the shooting trap competition.

In the breakaway roping, Hadley Furnival, Tavy Leno, Haiden Thompson and Kaeley Hutchinson will be competing.

Talli Engel, Rayne Grant, Ashlyn Goven and Caitlin Moore will be competing in the pole pending.

RaeLee Caldwell, Tavy Leno, Haiden Thompson and Rayne Grant will be competing in the goat tying.

In the barrel racing event, Ashlyn Goven, Sydney Oedekoven, Rayne Grant and Jordan Morman will be making appearances.

In the saddle bronc riding, Norris Graves, Roady Marsh, Jake Schlattmann and Jase Longwell will be competing.

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and Roedy Farrell will be competing in bareback riding.

In the bull riding event, Brenson Bartlett, Kyle Cheney, Hayden Welsh and Jaspur Brower will be competing.

Cody Boller, Joseph Hayden, Keyton Hayden and Broc Schwartzkopf will be competing in boys cutting while TeAnna Jolovich, Baliegh Lane, Adeline Morstegaard and Sara Montgomery will be competing in the girls cutting.

Rounding out the contestants in the reined cow horse event is Cooper Justus, Sydnee Roady, Haiden Thompson and Broc Schwartzkopf.

Getting involved There is something for everyone in the NSHRA – from junior high to high school contestants.

“We’ve been in business since 1949 and I would recommend any young person interested get involved in rodeo or equine industry,” Higginbotham says. “On the NHSRA website, a list of national directors and secretaries can be found for each state and province, and they can help interested youth in becoming a

member.”

He shares, young people not interested or able to compete can still be a member by being a noncompeting member.

“Our goal is to get youth interested in rodeo because it’s a lifestyle that teaches a lot of life lessons when they get away from high school and maybe even from rodeo. We have a lot of members go on to get an education to become doctors, lawyers, ranchers, steel workers – they have various fields they get into and it’s amazing to hear them say they learned many of these life lessons when they competed in high school rodeo,” he says.

In conclusion Higginbotham shares, “We’ve been going to Gillette for the finals since the early 1990s and being able to get to go back is like going back home. If you want to see some good talent, come on out to the national finals beginning July 17.”

For more information, visit nhsra.com.

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

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by Lee Pitts Wireless For some time now, cow country has been invaded by hordes of Silicon Valley, Calif. nerds and geeks trying to peddle their technological wares.

Finally, they may have come up with something every cowboy in America can get excited about.

Can you in your wildest dreams imagine we’ll no longer need fences?

That’s right, no more riding fence, no more horses getting cut up, no more smashed thumbs from pounding fence staples, no more wire to stretch, no more sliced and

diced arms and hands torn up by the “Devil’s hatband,” no more having to fence across creeks and no more neighbors letting “their” fences fall down.

And here’s one result women and children who get caught riding shotgun in the pickup should be ecstatic about – no more tight wire gates to open.

A company called Vence promises to make all this possible. No doubt you’ve heard how electrified collars are keeping dogs inside their own yard by giving them a shock

EXTENSION EDUCATION Shelby Rosasco, UW Extension Beef Specialist

Tips provided for adding value to the calf crop Capturing additional value for calves this fall will be even more important with drought conditions and high feed prices continuing, resulting in increased annual cow costs for producers. Adding value can mean implementing management practices allowing for the possibility of premiums on sale day and avoiding or minimizing discounts.

When considering how to add value to this year’s calves, a good starting point is to look at factors influencing the value of feeder cattle. Some of the primary factors include weight, sex of the calves, information available or history, time of year, shrink and location. Additional factors influencing value include health, uniformity, quality, weaning status, preconditioning and value-added programs.

Management practices Management practices can help avoid discounts and increase the quality of calves.

Several practices include dehorning and castration.

Horned cattle can receive significant discounts as indicated with a 2012 research study reporting horned cattle received a discount of $3.15 per hundredweight (cwt). In today’s markets, this discount is likely higher.

In the feedlot, horned cattle require additional bunk space and can cause bruising, decreasing carcass value. Similarly, bull calves generally receive a significant discount, with steers bringing approximately $5 to $10 per cwt more than bull calves. As bulls get bigger and older, this discount increases due to the increased risk and weight loss associated with castration.

Additionally, ensuring calves are sorted into uniform lots can help minimize dis-

counts on sale day. Consider sorting calves by sex, weight, size, muscle score, color, etc., to create more uniform lots or loads of cattle. Producers selling a small number of calves may consider working with other producers to put together larger groups of calves of similar breed composition, weight and sex to help capture additional value.

Weaning considerations Cow/calf producers can also add value to calves prior to sale through health, weaning and preconditioning practices. It is recommended calves receive two rounds of respiratory and clostridial vaccines.

Often, calves receive the first round of vaccinations at branding and the second round at or around weaning. Providing Mannheimia haemolytica and Pasteurella multocida at weaning when booster vaccinations are administered can provide additional health protection. Depending on marketing strategies, producers should consider enrollment in valueadded health programs to help capture the value of health and vaccination programs.

Weaning practices can also significantly impact feeder cattle value, with weaned calves bringing a premium over unweaned calves. Weaning at least 45 days is the most common preconditioning program protocol. Preconditioned calves have improved health, gain and feed efficiency in the feedlot, as well as increased carcass quality. Enrolling preconditioned calves in a certified program and marketing them in advertised or special value-added sales can help capture the added value associated with preconditioning.

Preconditioning Preconditioned calves tend to sell at a higher price com-

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when they run up against an invisible wall of electric current. Well, Vence is now doing the same thing for cows.

This is not a pipe dream, but a tool which has been employed on an Oklahoma ranch with good results for two years now.

As I understand it, cows are fitted with a collar with a battery pack lasting two years.

A solar-powered base station is strategically placed on the ranch building an electric wall with a potential radius of nine miles.

Then, a cowboy sitting in his pajamas back in the bunkhouse can virtually establish the boundaries using his cell phone or computer. When he wants to move the cows, he just redraws the fence and the cows move to fresh grass, all without catching a horse or playing hide-and-seek with cows.

Using such a system,

a rancher can employ the Savory grazing system and fence off cattle from getting into nearby crops or creeks, all without digging a single post hole.

Sounds almost too good to be true, doesn’t it?

Vence has improved on the doggie virtual fence by building a feature into their “Herd Manager” system which sounds a tone on the cow’s collar which increases in volume the closer they get to the virtual fence. If they creep too close, then they get a mild shock.

It takes about two weeks to train the cows to the system and Clay Burtrum of Burtrum Cattle Company in Oklahoma says, “The girls have adapted quite well to their necklaces.”

Despite all the benefits I mentioned, knowing ranchers as I do, I think Vence is going to be a hard sell where cowboys are concerned, just like

pared to non-preconditioned calves; however, preconditioning will result in additional feed, health and labor costs.

Producers should compare the value of gain and the cost of gain to assess the cost versus return and ensure preconditioning calves will provide a positive net return. When evaluating if preconditioning is the right fit for their operation, producers should also focus on factors such as weight gain, length of the preconditioning period, feed availability and

cost and different marketing options.

Additional weight gain can also be added through the use of growth-promoting implants.

Administration of a growthpromoting implant in suckling calves has been reported to increase gains from four to eight percent, resulting in an additional 15 to 30 pounds of weaning weight. For two dollars or less per head, the additional weaning weight garnered from administration of a growth-promoting implant can

barbed wire was when it was first introduced. In the 1860s, most Texans saw barbed wire as a Yankee scheme only benefiting the industrial North at the expense of the agricultural South.

Roaming gangs with colorful names like the Fence Cutters, Blue Devils, Knights of the Nippers, the Javelina’s and the Land League cut new barbed wire fences whenever and wherever they found them.

It took a publicity stunt to convince ranchers the “viscous wire” or “obvious wire,” as it was called, would work.

A wheeler-dealer by the name of John “Bet-A-Million” Gates who owned half interest in a hardware store in Texas was one of the first to see the many advantages of barbed wire in keeping the cows out of the corn and the petunias. But he initially had a hard time convincing ranch-

ers of the many advantages of Joseph Glidden’s wire known as “The Winner” patented in 1873.

So, Bet-A-Million Gates built a barbed wire corral in a main San Antonio, Texas plaza and released into it a small herd of supposedly wild Texas Longhorns. He then took bets amongst the onlookers on whether or not the fence would hold.

Then he handed two blazing torches to a rider who entered the corral cursing at the cattle in Spanish. To the amazement of the onlookers, the fence held and Bet-A-Million Gates went on to make a very large fortune selling trainloads of the wire to new devotees of the barbed wire.

It might take a similar stunt today for Vence to convince ranchers the virtual fence will hold their cattle. I know I’d buy a ticket to watch.

be worth over $20 per head.

Producers should evaluate additional marketing programs such as age and source verification, natural or organic programs, branded programs such as Certified Angus or Hereford Beef, or non-hormone treated cattle to determine if additional value can be added to calves through participation.

Comparing the cost versus return and assessing the economic outcomes is essential in determining if implementing different manage-

ment or marketing strategies is the most profitable decision for the operation. Spending the extra time to develop a marketing plan may allow producers to capture additional value from the calf crop and increase profitability.

Shelby Rosasco is the University of Wyoming Extension beef specialist and an assistant professor at the University of Wyoming in the Animal Sciences Department. Rosasco can be reached at srosasco@ uwyo.edu.

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at the Wall Street Journal’s Global Food Forum. Air Protein Founder and CEO Lisa Dyson presented to the forum’s crowd alongside Beyond Meat Founder, CEO and President Ethan Brown and addressed “Alternative Protein’s Inflection Point.”

Per the Wall Street Journal, this presentation focused on the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on alternative protein.

“Driven by concerns about health and the environment, investors and consumers have poured money into alternatives to animalbased proteins in recent years. During the pandemic, though, some companies in the sector have been challenged by weaker demand.

Can the alt-meat trend catch on globally?” the Wall Street Journal penned as the presentation’s overview.

First and foremost, let’s address the fact alternative proteins were a hot topic at the Wall Street Journal’s forum in the first place.

Am I surprised? No. Am I disappointed? Also no, surprisingly.

I’ve said it a million times and I’ll say it again: If it takes fake meat to feed starving children, I’m all for it – what I am not for, is supporting companies who blatantly discredit animal agriculture and falsify research to support their “ag is evil” claims.

It doesn’t so much bother me alternative proteins were discussed at the forum, they should be, they’re technological advances in the food system. It does bother me Ethan Brown was a headline-speaker, as he is on the record saying he wants to abolish animal ag.

At the moment, I can’t

find any out-of-line, animal-ag condemning quotes from Lisa Dyson online. In fact, I can barely find anything about Dyson online, which makes me suspicious.

Based on my research, Dyson has an immaculate educational pedigree: PhD in physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT); master of science in physics and a Fulbright Scholar from the University of London; and also working on projects in bioengineering and physics at Stanford University, the University of California, Berkeley, Princeton University, the University of California, San Francisco, MIT and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratories.

Dyson wanted to “find a way to feed us sustainably” after working as a volunteer in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and seeing the devastation caused by such a natural disaster, ultimately leading her to fight for climate change, thus Air Protein was born.

According to Air Protein’s website, Air Protein is made in a simple fermentation process and is comparable to the way yogurt, cheese and wine are made.

The cultures produce a protein that is harvested, purified and dried to remove water, creating a flour.

Culinary techniques are applied to said flour to create textures and flavors to mimic traditional meat.

Read more about this at airprotein.com.

“We have reimagined and are redesigning how meat can be made – delicious, nutritionally advanced and guilt-free. Air Protein is creating the most sustainable meat on the planet. This is the future of meat,” their website boasts.

All of this sounds well and good; I mean, who wouldn’t want to get behind this? Feeding the world out of thin air sounds pretty great.

However, just as I can’t find much information online about Lisa Dyson, I can’t find much about air meat either – in fact, Google Scholar has zero published research papers on this subject.

Isn’t this funny? Something so groundbreaking; something so food-system changing; something so remarkable in science, and not a single shred of research turns up to support this earth-shattering discovery?

And to put the icing on the air-grown cake, Lisa Dyson sports a plain, black turtleneck in her headshot on the Air Protein website, much like infamous scammer Elizabeth Holmes.

Is this enough to deem Dyson a scammer as well?

No, but in my opinion, it’s a hilarious coincidence.

I hope I’m wrong, but as of July 2022, I firmly believe Air Protein is the next big scam. I mean, if Dyson is hitching her wagon to Ethan Brown, a man notorious for referencing false ag statistics, as well as not producing solid, reliable, public research to back up Air Protein, I don’t know how it can’t be a scam.

But what do I know?

I’m just a journalist who has maybe watched a little too much TV lately, dedicated her entire professional career to sharing agriculture’s truth and is more than capable of doing a simple Google search to find research to backup toogood-to-be-true claims. I guess I’ll just stick to being curious.