NCBA President-Elect Gene Copenhaver provides info and opinion on fake meat and the free market Page 2
Hantavirus prevention tips offered for spring cleaning Page 5
UW Extension urges individuals to be mindful of lepto this spring Page 8
Lee Pitts remarks on what constitutes as old age Page 15
In the 20th snow report for Water Year 2025, the state’s snowpack telemetry data reads 86% of median, with a basin high of 103% and a basin low of 0%. Last year, the state was at 85% and at 136% in 2023. The report and a map displaying basin snow water equivalent percentages of median for the state may be found at wrds.uwyo.edu/wrds/nrcs/ nrcs.html
Sheep producers are encouraged to save fleeces from this year’s clip to showcase at the 2025 National Rambouillet Show and Sale, which will take place June 16-21 at the CAM-PLEX in Gillette. This year’s show will feature five new classes, including Commercial Rambouillet Ram Fleece, Commercial Rambouillet Ewe Fleece, Champion Commercial Fleece, Overall Champion Fleece and the Wyoming Fleece Award. For more information, visit rambouilletsheep.org
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming State Office opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 99 oil and gas parcels totaling 84,045.23 acres which may be included in a December 2025 lease sale in Wyoming. The comment period ends on May 9. The parcels BLM is analyzing, as well as maps and instructions on how to comment, are available at eplanning. blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2037704/510
The North American Limousin Junior Association (NALJA) and the Limi Boosters are thrilled to offer scholarship opportunities to junior members pursuing higher education. Scholarships will be awarded during the 2025 National Junior Limousin Show and Congress in Perry, Ga. The application deadline is May 15. For more information, visit nalf.org/juniors/scholarships
On April 30, Mexican officials announced they would eliminate restrictions on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) aircraft and waive customs duties on equipment needed to aid in eradication efforts of the
New World screwworm (NWS).
While the agreement ensures ports will remain open to livestock imports, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins made it clear, if at any time the
terms are not upheld, port closure would be revisited.
“I am happy to share Mexico has continued to partner in emergency efforts to eradicate NWS,” Rollins states in an April 30 press release. “This pest is
a devastating threat to both of our economies, and I am pleased to work together with Mexico in good faith to protect the livelihoods of our ranchers and producers who would have been hurt
In the summer of 2024, South Dakota Ranchers Charles and Heather Maude were alerted by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) that fencing on their property blocked access to the Buffalo Gap National Grasslands.
In good faith, the family consented to having a survey conducted, but on June 20, 2024, armed federal agents
Trump administration drops criminal charges against South Dakota ranchers in fence line dispute
served the Maudes with federal summons, charging both Charles and Heather separately, which required them to each retain their own attorney and subjected them to penalties of up to 10 years in prison and fines up to $250,000.
USFS indicted the couple for theft of government
Please see CHARGES on page 16
Celebrating victory – On April 30, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and other members of Congress hosted the Maude family for a press conference at U.S. Department of Agriculture headquarters in Washington, D.C. Courtesy photo
The University of Wyoming (UW) celebrated the conclusion of the Central Rocky Mountain Region (CRMR) season as both the Cowboys and Cowgirls claimed team titles at the Laramie River Rendezvous Rodeo, held at the UW Cliff and Martha Hansen Livestock Arena in Laramie on April 25-27.
According to an April 28 UW press release, the university will be sending full teams to the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR), held at the Ford Wyoming Center in Casper this June, with 13 UW student athletes qualifying for the big show.
Prior to heading into the season finale, the Cowboys wrapped up their seventh consecutive CRMR team championship. Nationally, the Cowboys are sitting in eighth place for team points, while the Cowgirls are third among the collegiate regions.
In total, the Cowboys scored 5,445 points to finish the year, while second-place Casper College accumulated 4,558.3 points. Both teams will represent the region at the CNFR.
The women’s team from Gillette College nudged out the Cowgirls for the top seat finishing with 3,748.3 points, while UW secured 3,464.3 points. Team update
The Cowboys swept the three-day event with a total of 550 points, while Casper College secured second with 510 points. Falling in third place was Gillette College with 425 points.
The Cowgirls, who won five rodeos this past season and were runners-up in four others, won over the weekend with 431 points, while Laramie County Community
UW Extension Sheep Task Force delivers new programming and resources
The University of Wyoming (UW) College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources Extension specialists are hired to provide teaching, research and Extension expertise on campus and beyond.
Currently, Whit Stewart, associate professor of animal science, serves Wyoming producers as the UW Extension sheep specialist.
Meeting the needs of the entire state is a tall task for one man, and county Extension educators have pitched in to support his work and Wyoming’s sheep industry.
Getting started In 2023, the cohort of agriculture and natural resources (ANR) Extension educators around the state had quite a few new faces. Several new educators, including the Johnson County educator, were interested in supporting Stewart’s work.
These efforts reflected a return to the traditional Extension model which utilizes close cooperation of community-based educators with on-campus experts to answer questions and provide educational programs.
The active partnership of Stewart, the ANR educators and several graduate students
Straw bale gardens have become a popular solution for growers plagued with poor soil conditions or limited space, offering a useful combination of both raised bed and container gardening to grow a wide variety of fruits, vegetables and flowers.
Joel Karsten, a certified nursery and landscape professional through the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association, pioneered this unique gardening strategy, which he describes in his worldwide bestseller “Straw Bale Gardens Complete.” Karsten says, “Growing a successful garden is difficult enough for those with terrific soil, but with poor soils, it can be virtually impossible. Straw bale garden-
ing allows anyone – even those with the worst soil conditions – to grow a terrific garden that is productive and much less labor intensive.”
“Stop spending money buying containers, building raised beds and buying special planting mixes,” Karsten continues. “Minimal maintenance results in maximum production through straw bale gardening. It will completely change everything you thought you already knew about gardening.”
Assembly and conditioning
The concept behind straw bale gardening is that the bale serves as the container and the primary growing medium
I write this column as President Donald J. Trump celebrates his first 100 days in office, and those in agriculture are worried about how bad tariffs will hurt.
I think the president needs to do something about the foreign trade imbalance. American agriculture has always taken a hit when it comes to the unfair ways other countries treat us. The bad part for ag is, during a trade war and retaliatory actions, other countries find markets outside of the U.S. for their grains, meats and farm machinery.
Countries in South America and India and South Korea produce the same ag products as the U.S., which China is especially looking for. Basically, a lot of the world has caught up with the U.S. and many are manufacturing products in their countries.
The hurt is already showing up as China imposes retaliatory duties on U.S. pork and pork and beef variety products in response to increased tariffs.
Erin Borror, U.S. Meat Federation (USMEF) vice president of economic analysis, says, “While USMEF is always working to expand and diversify export markets, China has unique product needs which other destinations cannot fully replace.”
Borror continues, “There’s a mad scramble to try to essentially find new homes for this product which is in the pipeline and was produced for China. Remember, for China, we have special labeling. It’s ractopamine-free product with a China label, both on the bag and the box, so it’s costly and production specific for China, and thus, difficult to reroute or find a new home for.”
Borror estimates, “China being absent from the market puts more than $150 per fed steer or heifer at risk. The U.S. pork industry stands to lose about eight dollars to $10 per head in export value, in large part because China is the leading destination for pork variety meats. Without the Chinese bid, we’re looking at a $1 billion loss over the year, and there would be about a $4 billion loss on the beef side.”
Borror goes on to say, “For pork, again, China is the number three market. For variety meats, China is still our dominate customer. They are by far the largest buyer of pork feet, head items, stomachs and intestines, and they are taking tremendous volume at higher prices than any other customers can pay.”
Another issue is China may not renew registrations for some 400 U.S. beef facilities which would be an additional barrier for U.S. exports. The majority of U.S. beef production is currently ineligible for China, regardless of the applicable tariff rate.
While registrations for most U.S. pork facilities were renewed in March, China has not renewed nine establishment registrations which expired on April 20.
The good news is U.S. and China rhetoric has died down some with active negotiations. China plans to exempt some U.S. imports from its 125 percent tariffs and is asking firms to identify critical goods they need duty-free.
Usually, on average, trade negotiations are inherently complex and time consuming. Research has shown it normally takes an average of 18 months to negotiate a major trade deal, and full implementation of a trade agreement typically takes an additional 45 months after the deal is signed.
Keep being optimistic, some countries are making deals already.
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Board (NCBA) membership is made up of tens of thousands of cattle producers from every corner of the country. No two families raise cattle exactly the same way, and our association runs on the wide range of different ideas, backgrounds and perspectives producers bring the table.
But there are two things that unite each and every NCBA member and set our course in Washington, D.C. – our grassroots policy process and our conservative values.
One of the building blocks of conservatism is belief in the free market. Our members believe in strong private property rights, individual freedom and fair market competition
By Gene Copenhaver
on a level playing field.
We don’t want the federal government to tell us what we can buy, eat or do with our business, and we don’t want those burdensome, bureaucratic restrictions put on our neighbors either.
This is reflected all over the policy book which directs NCBA’s work in Washington, D.C. – everywhere from our policies on trade, environmental management and how we handle competitors in the fake meat business.
Plant-based and labgrown protein products enjoyed a moment in the sun several years ago, but it didn’t take long for the free market to kick in and push these companies down a very steep decline.
From Beyond Meat to SCiFi Foods, we have seen stock prices fall, employees laid off, plans for new facilities cancelled and, in some cases, companies have gone out of business altogether.
We know – and recent history has proven – when given a choice, American families will choose real, wholesome beef.
Our customers trust farmers and ranchers. They trust the nutrition, taste and quality of the beef we produce. They trust the safe and responsible way U.S. producers raise cattle and care for the land, and they don’t want to turn their back on a delicious, proven winner in favor of untried, untested, ultra-processed goop a Silicon Valley company cooked up in the vat of a bioreactor.
We are not afraid of competing with these plantbased and lab-grown imitators, because we are 100 percent confident in our product. But this competition has to be fair, and the federal government can’t go putting their finger on the scale to tilt the free market in favor of dying fake meat companies.
This is why NCBA has been working on regulations and legislation requiring very clear labeling on these products.
In one quick look, every American at the grocery store should be able to tell exactly which products come from a real cattle producer and which are manufactured in a lab. No consumer should ever be
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As bovine trichomoniasis (trich) was identified in a herd in Lincoln County in November 2024, potentially exposed bulls have completed testing, and no additional trich cases have been identified. All associated quarantines have been lifted.
“We sincerely thank all of the affected producers and their veterinarians. Their combined efforts and cooperation during a very busy time were critical to ensuring trich was eliminated,” said Dr. Hallie Hasel, Wyoming state veterinarian.
Trich is a protozoal parasite of cattle transmitted during breeding. The disease reduces calf production by causing early-term abortions and decreased fertility. Signs of trich in a herd include increased numbers of open and late-calving cows.
Since infected cattle do not outwardly show clinical signs of illness, trich testing bulls is criticalsigns of illness, testing bulls is critical to diagnosing and controlling the disease.
Measures can be taken to prevent trich from being introduced into a herd, including only purchasing virgin bulls or bulls which have been tested for trich; testing bulls annually for trich; pregnancy testing females following the breeding season and culling open cows to decrease the risk of disease spread.
Producers should also maintain good fencing to avoid unintentional commingling of herds.
For more information, contact the Wyoming Livestock Board at 307-777-7515.
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has issued a record of decision and finding of no significant impact on the environmental assessment (EA) for the proposed Southeast Wyoming Carbon Dioxide Sequestration Project in Laramie County.
The approved project allows Tallgrass Energy to use 480 acres of subsurface federal pore space for permanent geologic sequestration of carbon dioxide (CO2).
The company also applied for Class VI underground injection control well permits to construct and operate CO2 injection wells, which are permitted and regulated by the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality. The right-of-way involves the use of BLM-administered federal pore space and does not currently propose surface use for related infrastructure.
The final EA was made available for a 15-day public comment period before the BLM made its final decision. The final EA, record of decision and supporting documents are available at eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/home
For more information, contact the Rawlins Field Office at 307-328-4224 or rawlins_wymail@blm.gov.
Bison enthusiasts have a great opportunity to learn and network at the upcoming National Bison Association (NBA) Southern Summer Conference in Allen, Okla. Cohosted by the Oklahoma Bison Association, the event will take place June 13-14 at the Oklahoma Trophy Ranch – a 3,000-acre bison and tourism operation.
Speakers include Devlon Ford of Noble Research Institute LLC; Kaylee Kipp of Texas A&M University; Norman Berlinic of Berlinic Manufacturing, Inc. and Dr. Bob Pickering of the University of Tulsa.
Beyond top-notch education and networking, delicious bison entrees will also be served at the event, with three full meals, all featuring bison meat, included with attendee registration.
Registration is open. The adult conference price is $150 per person with youth 12 and under at $50. A special room block has been set up for attendees.
For more information or to register, visit nationalbison. org/event/southern-nba-summer-regional-conference/
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final Insecticide Strategy which identifies practical protections for federally-endangered and threatened species from the use of insecticides, while providing flexibility for pesticide users and growers.
The strategy identifies mitigations aimed at protecting more than 900 species listed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) which EPA considers when it registers a new insecticide or reevaluates an existing one.
Earlier this year, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced his Powering the Great American Comeback Initiative to advance the agency’s core mission of protecting human health and the environment while energizing the American economy.
Specifically, this strategy advances Pillar Three, “permitting reform, cooperative federalism and cross-agency partnership.” The final strategy is the culmination of continued communication between EPA and its federal partners, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture and FWS, as well as other stakeholders.
EPA will continue to work with stakeholders to modify and update these documents as additional information becomes available.
In addition, EPA anticipates continued engagement with stakeholders, including federal and state partners, to ensure effective implementation of the strategy.
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) invites the public to an open house meeting on May 7 from 6-8 p.m. at the Alcova Community Church to learn about the agency’s plans to reduce hazardous fuels near Alcova Reservoir.
BLM specialists will be on hand to provide information, answer questions and gather public input about the project, which aims to reduce wildfire risk in the wildland urban interface.
Proposed treatments include the mechanical removal of juniper in a variety of landscapes, including juniper woodlands, sagebrush/grasslands, ponderosa pine stands and riparian areas. Treated materials would be lopped and scattered or piled for future controlled burning under snow-covered conditions.
The project is a collaborative effort between the BLM, Bureau of Reclamation, Wyoming Game and Fish Department and local private landowners. If approved, implementation could begin as early as the summer or fall of 2025.
Community members, landowners and other stakeholders are encouraged to attend the open house and provide input.
For more information, contact the Casper Field Office at 307-261-7600.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an emergency fuel waiver allowing the sale of E15 gasoline – gasoline blended with 15 percent ethanol –nationwide during the summer driving season. By doing so, EPA will keep E15 on the market, giving consumers more options across the nation. This is consistent with President Donald J. Trump’s Executive Order Declaring a National Energy Emergency, directing the EPA to consider issuing emergency waivers to allow for year-round E15 sales.
This emergency action will provide families with relief at the pump by increasing fuel supply and ensuring a variety of gasoline fuel blends from which consumers can choose. More options at the pump helps protect consumers by reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels and bolstering U.S. energy independence, all while supporting American agriculture and manufacturing.
EPA’s emergency fuel waiver will go into effect on May 1 when terminal operators would otherwise no longer be able to sell E15 in the affected regions of the country and will initially remain in place through May 20, the maximum number of days allowed under the Clean Air Act. EPA will continue to monitor the supply with industry and federal partners. The agency expects to issue new waivers effectively extending the emergency fuel waiver until such time as the extreme and unusual fuel supply circumstances are no longer present.
in the Department of Animal Science in 2023 became known as the UW Extension Sheep Task Force.
The purpose of this working group is to combine evidence-based research with on-the-ground implementation dedicated to serving Wyoming’s sheep ranchers.
Early projects
The first major effort of the UW Extension Sheep Task Force was an in-person gathering of Extension educators and sheep producers in Laramie. Time was spent practicing evaluation of wool using sample fleeces from the UW collection and discussing nutrition and parasite management.
A full day was dedicated to tours of the Centennial Livestock Auction in Fort Collins, Colo.; Double J Lamb Feeders in Ault, Colo. and Colorado Lamb Processors in Brush, Colo.
This initial effort helped all participants gain per-
spective on the supply chain of Wyoming’s annual lamb crop.
A second early project was the reorganization of the UW Sheep Extension Program website to make educational resources more readily accessible. This website, which can be found at bit.ly/uwyo-sheep, now includes a section of producer resources broken out by topic.
Under each subheading, Extension articles, infographics, videos, formal peer-reviewed publications and other industry informational tools can be found.
Ongoing efforts
Stewart left on a sabbatical in New Zealand in October 2024, and the UW Extension Sheep Task Force has carried on producing the monthly “SheepSense” applied research briefs. Recent editions have focused on quarantine protocols for ranch biosecu-
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rity, testing feed ahead of lambing season, mitigating market risk and the characteristics and requirements of colostrum for newborn lambs.
These are all available for viewing on the prevoiusly mentioned website. Local UW Extension offices can print and mail documents directly, upon request.
The UW Extension Sheep Task Force conducted a survey of sheep producers at the Wyoming Wool Growers Association’s (WWGA) State Ram Sale in September 2024 and the association’s winter meeting in December 2024.
Local educators also distributed surveys at conferences and meetings around the state over the winter.
Initial survey results indicated predator management is an area of high priority around the state.
In response to these results, the task force
planned a series of predator management talks delivered as webinars in February and March 2025.
On Feb. 25, Derek Scasta, director of the Laramie Research and Extension Center, and his team members Kalli Koepke and Elias Hutchinson presented on their experiences using burros adopted from the Bureau of Land Management as guardian animals for the research center’s sheep flocks.
On March 4, Sublette County Rancher and Author Cat Urbigkit presented on her experiences with the use and management of livestock guardian dogs.
On March 11, Chance Marshall, ANR educator from Fremont County; Rob Ziegler, UW livestock marketing and production specialist, and WWGA Executive Director Alison Crane presented on the economic impact of predators on the state’s sheep industry and the local and state resources available.
Recordings of these presentations are available on the UW Extension YouTube channel and can be viewed at bit.ly/uwyo-stf-E1
This summer, the UW Extension Sheep Task Force is excited to support the WWGA at the 2025 Wyoming Sheep and Wool Festival, which will be held in Buffalo July 11-13.
mation, visit wyomingsheepandwoolfestival.com
Get in touch
The UW Extension Sheep Task Force is always seeking input from producers and anyone interested in supporting the lamb and wool industries in Wyoming.
Contact Micah Most at the Johnson County Extension Office to discuss these programs in further detail and to be added to the group’s e-mail list. Resources and other program information are also distributed on Facebook @uwsheep and on Instagram @wyowoolinitiative.
The task force extends thanks to all of those who have taken surveys, attended programs and contributed so generously to the Lamb-A-Year Program which helps support the education of the next generation of Wyoming’s sheep producers.
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PLAINS SHOWCASE Tuesday, July 1st, 2025 Marian Rochelle Gateway Center Laramie, WY
Deadline: Friday, June 13
OREGON TRAIL CLASSIC August 12th & August 13th, 2025 Gering Civic Center - Gering, NE Deadline: Friday, July 18
FRONTIER FALL ROUNDUP Thursday, September 11th, 2025 Cheyenne
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Don’t miss out on the educational speakers, sheep dog trials, lamb cooking demonstrations, wool and sheep-related products, a show of fine and fiber arts, free live music and gathering with friends from across the region. For more infor-
Micah Most is the agriculture and natural resources educator with University of Wyoming Extension serving Johnson County and north-central Wyoming. He serves on the UW Extension Sheep Task Force and can be reached at mmost@uwyo.edu or 307684-7522.
Spring is the season for cleaning, and the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) wants to remind everyone to pay close attention when cleaning sheds, cabins and other buildings where mice and other rodents might be, as stirring up dust in these locations could release hantavirus into the air.
An April 8 WDH press release notes hantavirus is transmitted by infected rodents through fresh urine, droppings or saliva and spreads to individuals when they breathe in air contaminated with it. It can also be transmitted by touching one’s nose and/or mouth after handling contaminated material.
Other ways for possible transmission include an infected rodent bite and touching objects or eating food contaminated with rodent urine, droppings or saliva from an infected rodent.
WDH encourages residents to take steps to help prevent hantavirus, a rare but potentially deadly disease spread by infected deer mice which can cause Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS), a severe respiratory disease in humans caused by infection with hantaviruses.
“As spring arrives and people begin cleaning cab-
ins, sheds, garages, old vehicles and other outbuildings that may have been closed up during winter months, they should be aware of hantavirus risks and practice safe rodent cleanup,” states Courtney Tillman, WDH infectious disease epidemiologist.
“People can catch hantavirus through the droppings, urine or saliva of infected mice,” Tillman adds. “People breathe in the virus when dust is stirred up, making cleaning activities such as sweeping and vacuuming particularly risky where there are signs of mice. It’s important to know how to clean up rodent-infested areas to avoid exposure to hantavirus.”
Hantavirus can cause symptoms including tiredness, fever, muscle pain, diarrhea and coughing.
“Anyone with these symptoms after a potential rodent exposure should contact a healthcare provider quickly,” states the WDH.
“Four to 10 days after the initial phase of illness, symptoms progress to shortness of breath as the lungs fill with fluid. HPS can be fatal, and the mortality rate is 38 percent.”
While there is no specific treatment for hantavirus, those infected receive supportive care such as hydration and other symptom treatments.
Tony Malmberg passed on April 5. He had miraculously survived a dissected aorta three years earlier and endured two years of cancer.
In this time, never leaving a job undone, he completed his memoir “Green Grass in the Spring: A Cowboy’s Guide to Saving the World,” which deepened the bench for holistic management trainers and practitioners and created strategies which enable equity for aspiring land stewards.
From the time he first shimmied up the leg of a horse at the age of four in the Nebraska Sandhills, Tony knew he was a cowboy. But what this meant changed throughout the arc of his life.
He ranched for 35 years on Twin Creek in Lander, regenerating the landscape before moving to Eastern Oregon with his wife, partner and fellow soil and community builder Andrea. His daughter Katherine Dawn and
Hantavirus
The best way to prevent HPS, as well as other rodent-borne diseases, is by keeping mice and rats out of the home and cleaning up after rodents the right way, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
According to the CDC website, individuals should maintain inside areas to keep mice and rats out by tightly sealing any gaps or holes, as mice can fit through a space as small as the width of a pencil.
“Keep food sealed in thick plastic, metal or glass containers with tight lids. Clean up spilled food right away, and wash dishes and cooking utensils right after use,” states the CDC website. “Another important way to keep rodents out of the house is to put pet food away after use, and do not leave food or water bowls out overnight.”
Placing garbage in thick plastic or metal containers with tight lids will also reduce the risk of a rodent infestations, and cleaning up garbage around the house will help detour rodents away from the home, mentions the CDC.
The organization says composting bins should be 100 feet from the house, brush and weeds around the home should be removed
and grass and shrubbery within 100 feet of the home should be well trimmed.
The CDC also suggests keeping grains and animal feed in thick plastic or metal containers with tight lids, to move woodpiles 100 feet or more from a home and to raise wood at least one foot off of the ground.
The CDC advises, before cleaning an area, individuals should take specific precautions and use disinfectants.
Suitable options include a general purpose household disinfectant or a bleach solution made by mixing one and a half cups of household bleach with
one gallon of water. It is recommended to prepare the bleach solution fresh before each use. Additionally, individuals should wear rubber or plastic gloves while cleaning.
For homes or buildings with a significant rodent infestation, extra precautions should be taken.
After cleaning the affected areas, it is recommended to wash gloved hands with soap and water or apply a disinfectant to the gloves before removing them.
Prior to cleaning, the CDC suggests opening all doors and windows for 30 minutes and leaving the area during this time.
When cleaning up rodent urine, droppings, nests or dead mice or rats, it is important to use a cleaning disinfectant, mop the floors and/ or spray dirt floors. According to the CDC, items that cannot be washed can be left outdoors in direct sunlight for several hours or in an indoor area free of rodents for at least three weeks. However, it is strongly advised to extend this period to six weeks. After this time, any virus on the items is unlikely to be infectious.
Melissa Anderson is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.
her husband Rhett Abernathy, along with three granddaughters – Antonia, Alexandra and Isadora – continue ranching in Tony’s old stomping grounds – the sagebrush steppe of the Wind River Mountains and the Red Desert of Wyoming.
Tony was dedicated to helping ranchers worldwide create profitable businesses by finding ways to ranch while also enhancing biodiversity. He was enlivened by what other people saw as insurmountable challenges and deeply trusted those making decisions at the soil surface.
Tony always sought to address the root cause of problems in agriculture, in life and in the world. He became someone who didn’t blame others but rather used his agency and was accountable for his decisions on the land and in life.
For many, Tony was an enigma. He was a cowboy and dressed like one, but he also had the mind of a financial and political analyst, an ecologist, a philosopher and a poet. He did not conform to expectations from the outside or to extreme, exclusive thinking.
Tony loved his friends and family and especially cherished his relationships with his daughter; his mother Sybil, who passed away at age 99 a few days after him, and his wife of 27 years.
His love for cattle, stock dogs and horses, as well as grass, rivers, sunlight and soil is what got him up joyfully in the morning. He also loved the Nebraska Cornhuskers College Football Team, golf, meeting new people, good food and drinks and engaging in deep conversations.
Those who knew Tony loved his warmth, his easy laugh and his adventurous spirit. He radiated interest in the world and always asked questions to encourage curiosity.
Tony never stopped thinking about the land. He could relate the land management tools of disturbance, grazing and rest to absolutely any topic. He taught us human creativity is our greatest asset and to embrace adversity, diversity and complexity. He always left room to change and grow wiser.
Tony was a brave cowboy and created brave spaces. He transformed his own life, communities, rivers and the ecosystem. He believed in making change and guided many to continue his life’s work.
May we be blessed by his memory and remember another one of his favorite questions, “How must I behave to achieve the life I want?”
In lieu of flowers, food and other gifts, please consider giving to the Growing Season Scholarship Fund, established in honor of Tony to help all people access holistic management education, training and implementation support. It was his wish this fund be established.
24 palomino mare granddaughter of Metallic Cat
• 24 bay mare granddaughter of High Brow Cat 13 buckskin gelding “Bucky”- pretty family horse
24 bay mare by Travelin Jonez- riata buckle, NRCHA cow horse incentive, royal crown, gold buckle eligible
• 24 red roan stallion grandson of Metallic Cat
21 sorrel gelding by grandson of High Brow Cat-started heeling
20 gray gelding by Ranger Cookie-2023 F&R futurity champion started heading
21 sorrel gelding ½ draft-pickup horse gentle
20 bay mare by Cant Kick This Cat-gentle, breakaway, heel horse
• 15 buckskin gelding grandson of Rooster-good broke
• 20 bay mare granddaughter of Smart Little Lena-ranch, heel horse
21 black gelding grandson of Paprika Pine-ranch, started roping
• 18 chestnut mare granddaughter of Two Eyed Red Buck-family horse, ranch rodeos
22 palomino stallion grandson of Reds Diamond Jack-F&R Futurity & HPI eligible
• 22 buckskin gelding by Jacks Red Hombre-ranch broke, good prospect
22 bay gelding by Shooter Cat-good prospect, gentle
• 23 bay roan mare by Stylin With Pepto- Riata Buckle eligible
19 sorrel gelding grandson of Metallic Cat-team rope, ranch rodeos
24 sorrel mare by Electric Code-eligible for 8 NRCHA Derbies and Futurities
21 palomino mare by MP Hot Hayday-Ruby, Pink and Riata Buckle eligible
• 19 sorrel gelding by Cant Kick This Cat-ranch, team rope
• 21 sorrel gelding by Smooth As A Cat-riata buckle
24 blue roan mare Peptoboonsmal X Hashtags
24 sorrel stallion by Peptoboonsmal & Smooth As A Cat
• 15 blue roan gelding by Wyo Blue Driftwood-ranch/started team roping
all in one, featuring many of the benefits of a raised bed, which provides better protection from pests and disease and requires minimal weeding.
To accomplish a successful straw bale garden, growers must condition bales with fertilizer and water prior to planting, which activates a slow composting process, helps prevent nutrient tie-up and provides an ideal environment for growing plants.
According to University of Missouri Extension Horticulturist David Trinklein, conditioning bales involves soaking them with water for 12 consecutive days.
On the first, third and fifth days, one-half cup of high-nitrogen fertilizer such as urea, ammonium nitrate
or lawn fertilizer should be added to each bale. On the seventh and ninth day, individuals should reduce fertilizer to one-fourth of a cup, and on the 11th day, they should provide one cup of general-purpose fertilizer such as a 12-12-12 mix to each bale.
If using lawn fertilizer, Trinklein notes individuals should ensure it is not the “weed and feed” type, which contains herbicides with the potential to harm garden plants.
On the 12th and final day, individuals can begin planting their straw bales, after ensuring the bales are cool to the touch. Trinklein suggests digging small holes into the top of the bales, setting plants into the holes and
filling them with a soilless medium to cover the plant’s roots.
Water should be added to the base of the plant to settle the medium around the root system.
“If planting seeds, put a layer of sterile potting media on top of the bale and tamp it down into the bale,” Trinklein advises. “Plant seeds according to package instructions.”
Additionally, Trinklein notes straw should be used instead of hay, since hay contains weed seeds and is usually too dense for good results. He recommends choosing bales held together tightly with twine and avoiding bales made from wheat or oats treated with an herbicide.
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layers of newspaper to control weeds. Set bales so twine is on the outside and cut ends are face up. Place bales in single rows to allow best access, air circulation and sun exposure,” Trinklein adds.
Other considerations
Trinklein goes on to outline a few other important considerations when planting a straw bale garden, one of the most critical being a proper fertilization strategy.
He notes, because straw contains little nutrient content, nitrogen deficiency is commonplace in straw bale gardens and plants should be regularly provided with a water-soluble liquid fertilizer solution.
However, it is also important to not overfertilize. Trinklein notes this can lead to plants with abundant vegetative growth and little fruit.
“Too much nitrogen causes pollen abortion and flowers to fall off,” he explains. “And, growers
should be especially careful not to overfertilize vining crops such as cucumbers and melons.”
Trinklein also urges growers not to crowd plants when planting in a straw bale, and he notes cool-season varieties can be planted as early as mid-March if a protective cover is used to prevent freezing.
Varieties Trinklein has found to grow well in a straw bale garden include salad greens, peppers, eggplant and tomatoes.
“Straw bales provide conditions for good root growth, especially for tomatoes,” he concludes. “You will see few weeds, but mushrooms may appear. Discard them. Earthworms like nutrient-enriched bales and help plants thrive. You should see fewer pests than in conventional gardening.”
Hannah Bugas is the managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.
College finished in second place with 260 points, and regular-season champions Gillette College secured third with 240 points.
“I was very happy with the effort from both teams on the weekend,” UW Rodeo Head Coach Seth Glause states. “It’s great momentum to head to the CNFR after winning the last regional rodeo.”
He continues, “The student athletes worked hard all year long to achieve this goal, and now it’s on to the CNFR with the goal to win a national championship.”
According to Glause, the teams are enjoying the celebratory moment but will get back to work preparing for the CNFR in Casper.
Rendezvous results
During the Laramie River Rendezvous, Team Ropers Bodie Mattson of Sturgis, S.D. and Troupe Coors of Loveland, Colo. wrapped up their regional title with a second-place finish in the short go and entered the final round with the top time. Mattson also added points in tiedown roping.
UW had a pair of competitors finish in the top four for steer wrestling.
David Gallagher of Brighton, Colo. was third in the bulldogging average, while regional champion Jacob Wang of Baker, Mont. placed fourth overall.
Showcasing his best ride of the season in saddle bronc riding was UW’s Dixon Tattrie of Youngstown, Alberta, Canada, posting a pair of solid rides and scoring a total of 161 points on two
rides, which landed him second in the average.
Local Greybull talent Colton Farrow ended his bareback riding season sharing fifth and sixth place in the average to help him win the regional title.
Adding points to the UW men’s team was Rhett Witt of Valentine, Neb. in steer wrestling, while Emmit Ross of Jackson –the region’s top bull rider – ended the season with a win.
Thermopolis’ Porter McCumber finished in fifth place in saddle bronc riding.
Concluding the season, the UW’s men’s team had three individuals finish in the top four in the allaround – Witt in second place, followed by Tattrie and Mattson.
According to the UW press release, Landry Haugen of Sturgis, S.D. was awarded a rerun in the goat tying event, where she was even better than her firstround time, going 6.4 seconds for a two-run time of 13 seconds flat.
Haugen earned the regional champion title in breakaway roping, securing points in that event as well.
Teammate Josie Mousel of Colman, S.D. moved from the fourth position after the opening round to finish behind Haugen, while teammate Riata Day of Fleming, Colo. shared the long round’s best time with Haugen, splitting third and fourth in the average.
During the event, Thermopolis’ Emme Norsworthy had the top shortgo time in barrel racing to win the average, and in the
process, she clinched the region’s barrel racing title.
Three of her UW teammates placed in the overall average for barrel racing, including Halle Hladky of Gillette who placed second, Makenzi Scott of Rock Springs who secured fifth and Molly Rotenberger of Ludlow, S.D. in fourth.
The final rodeo also determined who qualified for the CNFR, but Glause has not yet picked the men’s or women’s points teams, and he has a tough choice to make among the 13 qualifiers.
Cowboys who finish in the top three in their respective individual events are Mattson and Coors in team roping; Wang and Witt in steer wrestling; Farrow in bareback riding and Ross and Stefan Tonita of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada in bull riding.
Cowgirl qualifiers are Mousel, Day and Haugen in goat tying, with Haugen also qualifying in breakaway roping. Jordyn McNamee of Buffalo qualified in breakaway roping as well, and competing in barrel racing will be Norsworthy and Wheatland’s Rayne Grant.
Melissa Anderson is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.
By Sara Fleenor, UW Extension Educator
Spring is here and it’s time for gardening, kids in sandboxes and swimming in ponds and creeks. Spring rains and snowmelt can cause flooding, as well as animals coming out of
hibernation to look for easy sources of water and food.
All of these seemingly innocent activities can come with dangers hidden in soil and water sources which can lead to illness in
humans, pets and livestock.
Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis (lepto) is a bacteria shed in the urine of a multitude of animals and can contaminate water and soil. The bacteria can remain active for weeks or months even, causing a wide variety of symptoms and severity of illnesses.
Lepto has two main forms – acute and chronic.
The chronic form is often silent and more likely to cause severe reactions in animals, while acute will cause fever, jaundice and general malaise.
Chronically-affected ani-
mals remain carriers and shed organisms for several months without showing clinical signs.
Lepto symptoms can range from mild flu-like symptoms to kidney failure and internal hemorrhage.
Lepto is generally passed on to humans from open wounds or mucus membranes such as the eyes or mouth. The bacteria can be passed into the soil from cows, pigs, horses, porcupines, dogs, cats, skunks and fox, to name a few.
According to the Beef Cattle Handbook, the incubation period is around
three to seven days, and the clinical signs of illness last three to five days.
Signs and symptoms
Lepto in cattle can produce an abortion rate of up to 30 percent if contracted in the final trimester of pregnancy. Ten percent of all cattle abortions are attributed to lepto. However, knowing if reproductive losses are due to this bacteria can be hard to pinpoint, as producers may not notice the cow has lost her calf or has returned to heat.
However, if an individual does find an aborted fetus, having it assessed at a veterinary lab will help with a more definitive answer.
ics in animals and in people if caught in early stages.
Good management practices can help prevent this bacteria. Rodent control, especially around feed sources and water; fencing out swampy areas; prevention of urine drainage into water sources; limiting swine exposure to other livestock and cleaning and disinfecting pens and other areas infected cattle have been in will help keep this bacteria at bay.
Other issues in cattle include going back into heat after being pregnant, stillbirths, premature or weak calves or blood in the milk
In swine, lepto also causes abortion, stillbirth or weak piglets, along with jaundice and acute kidney failure.
Horses show fever, abortion, kidney failure and uveitis, a severe eye infection which can also be found in humans.
Dogs, especially cattle dogs, are at risk for infection. Symptoms may cause kidney disease, liver disease, muscle pain and stiffness.
Cats and sheep are carriers but do not show symptoms, so they are considered resistant but can still actively shed the bacteria.
Human symptoms of lepto infection may include fever, severe headache, chills, muscle aches and vomiting. Jaundice, eye infection, rash and abdominal pain are additional
If left untreated, lepto can cause kidney failure, liver failure, meningitis, respiratory disease and
The good news is lepto has not been shown to spread from person to person.
Prevention and control
Prevention of lepto is key, as diagnosing the infection can be difficult. The blood test is hard to interpret, especially if livestock have been vaccinated, as there will be residue of the antibody in their blood, further confusing results.
Lepto can be successfully treated with antibiot-
Avoid swimming in water which may be contaminated with animal urine, and wear gloves when digging in soils that may have been used by animals. This will help diminish human infection.
Besides good management protocol, vaccination is the best control method for livestock. Yearly vaccination in closed herds is recommended. If adding additional animals, vaccinating every six months is suggested.
The vaccine commonly used is five-way lepto vaccine and can be found separately or included with other vaccines.
Lepto vaccines are inactive so vaccination of pregnant or nursing animals is considered safe, but the recommendation is to vaccinate six to eight weeks prior to breeding. Don’t use bulls that have tested positive for lepto until they have been treated to eliminate shedding materials and then have been tested and found to be disease free.
If a herd sees an infection, especially when pregnant cows are involved, treatment and vaccination of all animals will help reduce spread and slow abortions if treated early.
Being mindful of environments susceptible to animals that are known carriers of lepto will help in preventing the contamination and spread of lepto. The migration from animals to humans makes this bacteria one to be careful of coming into contact with.
Sara Fleenor is the University of Wyoming Extension agriculture and natural resources educator serving Crook County. She can be reached at sfleenor@ uwyo.edu or 307-283-1192.
Breed Bash, Colorado’s multi-breed youth educational contest and registered cattle show, will be held on May 31 and June 1 at the Morgan County Fairgrounds in Brush, Colo.
It is designed to offer state-level competition and networking and help prepare youth for junior regionals or nationals.
Entries are now open at showman.app/shows#/ breed-bash-2025-c4ba
The four educational contests – speech, salesmanship, photography and the quiz bowl – and showmanship are free to all participants. There is a fee for the cattle shows and T-shirts.
The regular entry deadline is May 10, and the final late-entry deadline is May 23.
The show judge is Matt Copeland of New Mexico. Breed Bash is open to youth from Colorado and surrounding states.
For more information, visit facebook.com/ColoradoBreedBash
Gerald Thomas “Tom” Jarrard, beloved father, grandfather, brother and true Wyoming cowboy, passed away on April 27 in Congress, Ariz. after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 79 years old.
Born on May 26, 1945 in Sheridan, Tom grew up riding horses and working cattle on his family’s ranch long before he was old enough for school. A lifelong rancher, horseman and cowboy, he spent seven decades living the values of hard work, honesty, grit and loyalty.
His legacy was built through commitment, discipline and hard work, as well as through the friendships and deep respect he earned along the way.
Throughout his lifetime, Tom owned and managed numerous ranches and farms across Wyoming, building each with care and leaving them better than he found them. He remained active in ranching well into his later years, embodying the spirit of the West every step of the way.
In the final years of his life, in addition to maintaining his place in Wyoming, Tom took great pride in the home and roping arena he built in Congress, Ariz., where he welcomed friends from near and far to visit and rope.
Tom’s journey took him from the ranches of Wyoming to the vast Outback of Australia and later across the American West, South America, the Hawaiian Islands, Mexico, Canada and beyond, as he worked with cattle, trained horses and contributed to Marlboro advertising campaigns.
He was a proud member of the Screen Actors’ Guild (SAG) and found adventure and opportunity in every chapter of his life. He was a member of the Casper
College Rodeo Team that won the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association’s National Championship in 1965.
In 2020, Tom was honored with induction into the Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame, a fitting tribute to a man whose life epitomized the true cowboy spirit.
Tom was known not only for his skill and hard work, but for his magnetic personality. He had a gift for making friends wherever he went, and he treasured those friendships deeply.
His infectious and distinctive laugh often echoed through social gatherings, branding pens and arenas where he shared his colorful stories. His tales of adventure, humor and wisdom were legendary, leaving everyone a little richer for having heard them.
Tom’s first marriage to Edna Irvine resulted in four children. His second marriage was to Linda Sanford.
Tom is preceded in death by his parents Harold Jarrard and Katherine Newton, his brother Dick Jarrard and his sisters Lindsay and Madeline Jarrard.
He is survived by his children Sally Jo (Dane) Noyce, Vicki (Bud) Blomquist, Mary Kay Jarrard and TJ (Amy) Jarrard; his stepdaughters Tammy (Clay) Trollinger and Nancy
Irvine; his siblings Sonny (Sue) Jarrard, Roy Jarrard, Murph Jarrard and Tami Jarrard (Neil Johnston) and his grandchildren Danae (Milo) McPherson, Aspen Henrie, Lexi Weber, Tommy Weber, Tatum (Jeff) Berry, Jade (Flint) Holbrook, Kristan Kenyon, Tyrel Kenyon, TR Jarrard, Tel Jarrard, Aften Fegler, Mason Trollinger, Keeton Zancanell and Rhyann LaRose. He was also blessed with eight greatgrandchildren.
A celebration of Tom’s life will be held on May 9 at 2 p.m. at the Harness Funeral Home Chapel in Buffalo. In lieu of flowers, the family asks memorial donations be made to the Mayo Clinic or the Hoofprints From the Past Museum in Kaycee, honoring Tom’s lifelong commitment to preserving the spirit and traditions of the cowboy way of life.
“He rode tall, loved deeply, laughed freely and lived truly. Now he rides the high pastures, where every day is spring and every ride is easy.”
tricked into eating something they don’t want to eat, and this is why labeling requirements are so important.
With all of the attention on this issue in statehouses across the country this year, I get a lot of questions about whether NCBA supports a ban on imitation products.
Telling Americans what they can and cannot buy at the grocery store does not align with NCBA’s policy book or our conservative values, and setting a precedent the federal government can remove a product from the shelves completely is not wise for the cattle industry, when we have no idea who might be sitting in the White House or in Congress 10 years from now.
We’re ready to compete with these products. We are definitely encouraged by the dried-up investments and other market signals Americans are giving, saying, “We don’t have any interest in these fake products.”
Just as we have on other industry issues, we respect our state affiliates may take different positions, and we support the idea local leaders know what’s best for their state.
But above all, we’re going to stay the course, keep following our grassroots policy, keep working to close loopholes and work with the Trump administration to make sure no fake products get to trade on beef’s good name in the marketplace.
Gene Copenhaver is a cattle producer from Virginia and NCBA’s president-elect. For more information about NCBA or to become a member, visit ncba. org or call 866-BEEF-USA. This opinion column was originally published by NCBA on April 3.
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May 16-17
May 6 Montana Wild and Domestic Sheep Commingling Project Public Meeting, 5:30-6 p.m., Wolf Creek School, Wolf Creek, Mont. For more information, visit animalrangeextension.montana.edu/wildlife/index.html
May 6-8 Social Drivers of Health Bridging the Gap Conference, Best Western Downtown, Casper. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit wyoming211.org/event/bridging-the-gap/
May 7 Bureau of Land Management Public Open House, Alcova Community Church, Alcova. For more information, contact the Casper Field Office at 307261-7600.
May 8-9 Women in Ranching Education and Development Series, Coalville, Utah. For more information or to register, visit ancw.org/wired
May 13-14 Wyoming Animal Damage Management Board Project Application Meeting, Thyra Thomson Building, Casper. For more information, visit wyadmb.com/
May 14 Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration Virtual Workshop, 8:30-11:30 a.m., online. For more information or to register, visit westoncountynrd.org/ltpbrworkshop/
May 15
Montana Wild and Domestic Sheep Commingling Project Public Meeting, 5:30-6 p.m., Elks Lodge, Thompson Falls, Mont. For more information, visit animalrangeextension.montana.edu/wildlife/index.html
May 16-18 7 Triangle 7 Artificial Insemination Spring Training, Akron, Colo. For more information or to register, visit 7triangle7.com or call 307-481-3921.
May 16-18
Rocky Mountain Leather Trade Show, Sheridan. For more information, visit leathercraftersjournal.com
May 17-18 59th Annual Colorado Gun Collectors Association Gun Show, Island Grove Event Center, Greeley, Colo. For more information, visit cgca.com, e-mail CGCAShow@cgca.com or call 720-482-0167.
May 20 Montana Wild and Domestic Sheep Commingling Project Public Meeting 12-1 p.m., 4-H Building, Beaverhead County Fairgrounds, Dillon, Mont. For more information, visit animalrangeextension.montana.edu/wildlife/index.html
May 20 Montana Wild and Domestic Sheep Commingling Project Public Meeting, 5:30-6 p.m., Jeffers Building, Madison County Fairgrounds, Twin Bridges, Mont. For more information, visit animalrangeextension.montana.edu/wildlife/ index.html
May 20-21 Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration In-Person Workshop, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Weston County. For more information or to register, visit westoncountynrd.org/ltpbr-workshop/
May 25 21st Annual Hyattville Cowboy Carnival, Hyattville Community Center, Hyattville. For more information, visit hyaattville.org
May 26 Wyoming Livestock Roundup Office Closed in Observance of Memorial Day. Wishing all of our readers a very safe and happy holiday.
May 29 Montana Wild and Domestic Sheep Commingling Project Public Meeting, 5:30-6 p.m., Emigrant Community Hall, Emigrant, Mont. For more information, visit animalrangeextension.montana.edu/wildlife/index.html
May 31-June 1 Colorado Breed Bash, Morgan County Fairgrounds, Brush, Colo. For more information, visit facebook.com/ColoradoBreedBash
June 1 Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame Nominations Due. For more information, contact the Wyoming Livestock Roundup at 307-234-2700.
June 2 Natrona County Predator Management District 2025 Budget and Board Meeting, 6 p.m., Wyoming Wool Growers Office, Casper. For more information, e-mail ncpmd1@charter.net.
June 2-4 Wyoming Stock Growers Association Summer Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show, University of Wyoming Conference Center Laramie. For more information and to register, visit wysga.org
June 6-7 37th Annual Overland Stage Stampede Rodeo, 7 p.m., Green River. For more information, call 307-872-0514.
Farmers and Ranchers Livestock Commission Ranch Horse Competition and Spring Spectacular Catalog Horse Sale, Salina, Kan., 785-825-0211, 785-826-7884, fandrlive.com
Colorado Horse Sale, Adams County Fairgrounds, Brighton, Colo., 970-7448989, coloradohorsesale.com
May 24 16th Annual Full House Horse Sale, Weston County Fairgrounds, Newcastle, 307-746-5690, 307-746-8592, 307-746-8536, fullhousehorsesale.com
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Leachman Cattle – Hobble Diamond Ranch Partnership Dispersal, Leachman Cattle’s New $Profit Center, Meriden, 970-568-3983, leachman.com
Superior Livestock Auction Corn Belt Classic, 800-422-2117, superiorlivestock.com
Cattle Country Video High Plains Showcase Sale, UW Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center, Laramie, 888-322-8853, cattlecountryvideo.com
Superior Livestock Auction Week in the Rockies, 800-422-2117, superiorlivestock.com
Mile High Summer Classic Sale, Adams County Regional Park, Brighton, Colo., 970-381-3649, 970-381-3547, joshwhiteauctions.com
Colorado Horse Sale Saddle Horse Sale, online at coloradohorsesale.com, 970-744-8989
Western Video Market, Silver Legacy Casino Resort, Reno, Nev., 530-3473793, wvmcattle.com
Stellpflug Cattle Company “New Frontier” Female Sale, at the ranch, Guernsey, 307-351-1712, stellpflugcattle.com
Superior Livestock Auction Video Royale, 800-422-2117, superiorlivestock.com
Cattle Country Video Oregon Trail Classic Sale, Gering Civic Center, Gering, Neb., 888-322-8853, cattlecountryvideo.com
Western Video Market, Little America, Cheyenne, 530-347-3793, wvmcattle.com
Superior Livestock Auction Big Horn Classic, 800-422-2117, superiorlivestock.com
Colorado Horse Sale, Adams County Fairgrounds, Brighton, Colo., 970-7448989, coloradohorsesale.com
Lauing Mill Iron L Ranch 20th Annual QH Production Sale, online auction only, prohorseservices.com, 605-347-6193, 605-280-0698, 605-280-0398, lauingmillironlranch.com
Proffit Ranch 24th Annual Labor Day Horse Sale, Diamond X Barn, Evanston, 307-723-5857, proffitranch.blogspot.com
Huskerland Horse Sale Extravaganza, Burwell Livestock Market, Burwell, Neb., 308-383-0039, dvauction.com
97th Annual Wyoming State Ram Sale, Wyoming State Fairgrounds, Douglas, 307-265-5250, wyowool.com/ramsale
Cattle Country Video Fall Roundup Sale, Goshen County Fairgrounds, Torrington, 888-322-8853, cattlecountryvideo.com
Van Norman and Friends 29th Annual Production Sale, Elko County Fairgrounds, Elko, Nev., 775-934-7404, vannormansale.com
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The May 11, 1923 issue of the Hudson Herald extended a Happy Mother’s Day wish to all, as well as posting the following feature story by John Dickerson Sherman. We couldn’t have said it better and wish all moms a most Happy Mother’s Day!
The article reads: Hello, all good Americans, regardless of sex, race, class or creed! Have you remembered the second Sunday in May is Mother’s Day? Well, it is, this year and every year, by act of the Congress of the United States of America.
Congress also says, “Fly your flag!” Then put a carnation in your lapel, and you have started Mother’s Day right.
If your mother is where you can lay hands on her, tell her you love her – and prove it.
If she isn’t, telephone her, telegraph her, write her – if you don’t go and visit her.
And if your mother has gone where you may someday join her – if you deserve it – do something you know would please her – something worthy of her and of the day.
Mother’s Day originated in Philadelphia in
1910 and was officially designated as the second Sunday of May by act of Congress in 1914.
Mother’s Day is set apart for special observance in honor of the home and motherhood. Its purpose is to recall the memories of mothers who have gone; to brighten the lives of those who remain and to stimulate men, women and children to honor home and parents.
It is to be observed by acts of kindness to mother
and father; by service in churches of all creeds and by wearing a white carnation – the emblem of the purity, beauty, fidelity and strength of a mother’s love.
There is a Mother’s Day International Association, with headquarters in Philadelphia, which aims to make men and women realize their individual responsibility to right the wrongs of motherhood and childhood, in the name of mother to inspire men to carry forward work for the home which will promote the brotherhood of man and to perpetuate and strengthen family ties by the establishment and observance of the day in all countries.
This week’s illustration also appeared in the same issue of the Hudson Herald
Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Torrington
Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Greeley, CO
National Sheep Summary
As of April 25, 2025
Compared to last week slaughter lambs under 100 lbs 10.00 to as much as 100.00 higher, heavier weights steady to 10.00 higher. Slaughter ewes mostly firm to 15.00 lower. Feeder lambs not well tested. At San Angelo, TX 4,206 head sold in a one day sale. No sales in Equity Cooperative Auction. 2,048 lamb carcasses sold with no comparison due to confidentiality. All sheep sold per hundred weight (CWT) unless otherwise specified. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 San Angelo: wooled and shorn 125-145 lbs 185.00-200.00; 155-195 lbs 155.00-185.00.
Ft. Collins: wooled and shorn 110-125 lbs no report.
South Dakota: wooled and shorn 125-150 lbs 185.00-230.00. Billings: wooled and shorn 120-130 lbs no test. Equity Coop: no sales. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2 San Angelo: hair 40-60 lbs 270.00-309.00, few 313.00; 60-70 lbs 270.00-297.00, few 310.00; 70-80 lbs 263.00-290.00, few 301.00-307.00; 80-90 lbs 260.00-293.00, few 301.00; 90-110 lbs 240.00-275.00, few 282.00-283.00. wooled and shorn 45 lbs 274.00; 50-60 lbs 284.00-304.00; 62 lbs 305.00; 95 lbs 230.00. Ft. Collins: no report.
South Dakota: wooled and shorn 50-60 lbs 270.00-280.00; 60-70 lbs 250.00-290.00; 70-80 lbs 245.00-265.00; 80-90 lbs 240.00-280.00; 90-100 lbs 250.00-270.00; 119 lbs 245.00. hair 70 lbs 275.00.
Billings: wooled and shorn 50-60 lbs 247.00-262.50; 60-70 lbs 227.50-238.00, new crop 255.00-257.00; 70-80 lbs new crop 242.50-257.50; 80-90 lbs 201.00-230.00; 90-100 lbs 192.00-203.00; 105 lbs 215.00; 113 lbs 210.00. hair 60-70 lbs 255.00-259.00; 70-80 lbs 230.00-252.00; 93 lbs 198.00. Slaughter Ewes San Angelo: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 94.00-110.00, hair 104.00-113.00; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) 132.00, hair 115.00-140.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) hair 97.00-122.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 (very thin) hair 88.0090.00; Cull 1 no test.
Ft. Collins: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no report; Good 2-3 (fleshy) no report.
South Dakota: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 60.00-105.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 90.00-125.00, hair 95.00-99.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 80.00-120.00, hair 90.00-110.00; Cull 1 28.00-80.00. Billings: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 83.00-95.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 82.00-93.00, hair 75.00-82.00: Utility 1-2 (thin) 86.0095.00, hair 80.00-84.00; Cull 1 71.00.
Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2
San Angelo: hair 40-50 lbs 285.00-305.00.
Ft. Collins: no test.
South Dakota: 26 lbs 265.00; 38 lbs 275.00; 47 lbs 275.00; 66 lbs 270.00. hair 61 lbs 273.00; 86 lbs 254.00.
Billings: 94 lbs 217.50. hair 40-50 lbs 222.50-230.00. Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2
San Angelo: yearling hair 90-95 lbs 175.00-190.00; young hair 100-125 lbs 137.00-160.00/cwt.
Ft. Collins: no test.
South Dakota: yearlings 105-115 lbs 145.00-162.50/cwt; bred young 200.00-215.00/head; bred middle age 145.00-175.00/
head; bred aged 150.00/head. Billings: middle age 102.00/head. Sheep and lamb slaughter under federal inspection for the week to date totaled 32,000 compared to 34,000 last week and 36,000 last year.
Source: USDA AMS LPG Market News, San Angelo, Texas
Wyoming Hay Summary
As of May 1, 2025
Demand this past week was light to instances of moderate. Sellers are starting to let go of some tonnage since new crop will be here and they all need space in hay barns. Producers have said that its quiet and demand was light this past week. Some producers have some 2023 sitting around the farm. According to the U.S. drought monitor website, Wyoming is mostly under abnormally dry to moderate dry soil moisture with a piece of Eastern Wyoming under extreme drought. According to the Wyoming crop progress report, as of April 27th, hay and roughage supplies were rated at 60% adequate, sugar beets planted is at 52% completed, Corn planted is at 11%. Barley emerged is at 46%.
Western
Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News Torrington
Montana Hay Summary
As of April 25, 2025
Compared to last week: Hay sold fully steady. Producers continue to push to sell as much hay as possible as they try to lower supplies and reduce carryover into the next hay season. Supplies continue to move across the state at a steady pace. Many producers continue to have hay priced to move as they are serious about limiting carryover. Larger hay sales over 500 ton continue to sell with discounts to smaller sales. A few larger old crop hay sales continue to be seen, however most producers have sold through all of their 2023 hay and are working on 2024 hay. Supplies have decreased over the last few weeks. Light to moderate supplies are being reported in most locations. Valley rain and mountain snow continue across the state this week. A cool or wet start to spring has limited grass growth and slowed many ranchers from turning out. This has helped sell some higher quality mixed hay and grass hay as ranchers need quality hay to keep cows from chasing grass. Demand for hay in the eastern portion of the state has improved in recent weeks as dry conditions are beginning to become worrisome for ranchers. Some spring rains finally fell on eastern Montana this week, however rainfall totals were mostly light. Market activity was mostly moderate to active this week. According to the drought monitor 50.22% of the state is in Moderate drought or worse, up 12.29% from last week. 14.02% of the state is in an Severe drought or worse, 3.20% higher than last week. 1.72% of the state is in Extreme drought or worse, unchanged from last week. 0% of the state is in Expectational drought, unchanged from last week. Notably, 74.90% of the state is abnormally dry, up 7.01% from last week.
South Dakota Hay Summary As of April 25,
C Compared to last week movement of hay demand is light planting of new alfalfa crops have started in some parts of the state. According to U.S. Drought Monitor as of April 13, 2025. Extreme drought (D3) continued to affect much of
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PEEGEE RANCH NEAR ARVADA, WY IS LOOKING FOR A FULL-TIME FARM/RANCH EMPLOYEE: This position is open immediately. Applicant must be self-motivated, reliable and responsible with knowledge of haying and farming. Mechanical skills are a must. Farming duties include swathing, baling and raking hay, etc. This is not a cowboy position, but applicant will need to assist in all aspects of cattle work as well. Those duties include calving heifers, feeding hay, branding and gathering, etc. Nearest big town is 60+ miles and nearest K-12 school is 30+ miles away (location of the ranch is remote). Housing is provided and on a school bus route. Please send resume with references by mail or e-mail to: PeeGee Ranch, 1251 Lower Powder River Road, Arvada, WY 82831, pgranch@ rangeweb.net. Call 307-7362461 5/17
WASHAKIE COUNTY IS SEEKING APPLICANTS FOR A FULL-TIME EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WITH THE ROAD AND BRIDGE DEPARTMENT. CDL is required. For more information, please contact Road and Bridge Superintendent, Stuart Bower at 307388-4848 5/3
BAR K CATTLE, ALSO KNOWN AS MID-AMERICA FEED YARD, IS LOOKING FOR QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED FULLTIME PEN RIDERS WITH HORSES AND TACK PREFERRED AND YARD CREW HELP WITH A CONSTRUCTION BACKGROUND. Hours 7 a.m.-5 p.m., M-F with every other weekend. Seven holidays observed. Call 402-295-2216 for an application 5/24
CONSTRUCTION BY OATES ENTERPRISES: Offering custom welding and dirt construction: Livestock pens, feeders, pipe fencing, road work repair, pad building, excavation for mechanical into homes and businesses, pond reclamation, NRCS registered vendor. Free estimates, www.constructionxoe.com Call Levi Compton at 254-4333434, Casper, WY. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 5/24
AGRIBOOKS LLC: LOOKING FOR A BOOKKEEPER? Serving the agriculture community and beyond! Please contact Sara Rankin at 307-290-2336, for more information!! 5/24
REGISTERED WYOMIING BRAND FOR SALE, lazy RM. RRC, RHH, renews in January 2027, 2 sets of hot irons and 2 sets of electric irons. $3,000. Calls only, 307899-3737 5/10
REGISTERED WYOMING BRAND: LRC. Current through Jan. 1, 2033. $2,500 OBO. Contact Gene at 307-331-1049 5/3
REGISTERED WYOMING BRAND: RRC, RHH. Current through Jan. 1, 2033. $4,500 OBO. Contact Gene at 307-331-1049 5/3
OLD FASHIONED WORKING RANCH BRED AUSSIES (no show lines), guaranteed to work stock. Father heads, mother heads/heels, gritty enough for pairs, lots of drive, biddable, sweet, extremely smart, works with relatively little training. Capable of trialing or fetching stock out of fields and corral work and capable of getting brushed up cattle out. Pups are showing interest now on goats. Quality lines, Pincie Creek, Los Rocosa, CCK, Hangin’ Tree (Aussie) lines. Ready for homes now. Health tested parents, had his shots and wormed. One male, black bi, 20 weeks. $100 OBO. Can potentially deliver. Accepts texts, or call and leave a message, Lacey, 801721-8620, southwest Wyoming. To view photos, go to www.wylr. net in the classifieds 5/10
BASSETT HOUND PUPPIES: Exceptional temperaments and bloodlines. Sweet, gentle, great with kids and other dogs. AKC registered, shots, wormed. M/F available. Ready to go now. Call 719-309-8864. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 5/10
TIMBERLINE STOCK RANCH/ BROWN FAMILY FARMS: Two blue, male heeler puppies, ready to go. Call 406-855-2211 or 406-855-6237 5/10
WANTED RECIP COWS: Must be open!! Two to 6 years old, Red Angus or Angus-based cows. For more information, call Corie Mydland, 406-855-5598 (cell), Trans Ova Genetics 5/3
RED ANGUS HIGH-ELEVATION YEARLING BULLS FOR SALE IN NORTHEASTERN UTAH : Out of AI and bull-bred sires. Will be trich, semen tested and fed for free until May 1. $2,700/head. Bar Lazy TL Ranch, David, 435828-1320, barlazytlranch@ gmail.com 6/14
SIMANGUS BULLS FOR SALE: Yearlings and 18-month-olds. All bulls have GE EPDS, are homozygous polled, most are homozygous black. Bulls can be inspected at Dilka Cattle, pictures available by request. All bulls guaranteed for first breeding season. Information on the bulls may be requested by e-mail at thedilkas@aol.com or calling 970-396-8791 5/24
DEVILS TOWER FOREST PRODUCTS A LUMBER MANUFACTURER IN HULETT, WY IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FULL-TIME PLANER, SAWMILL, MILLWRIGHT AND BOILER POSITIONS: Benefit package includes company paid medical and dental insurance (including dependents), life insurance, company matching 401(k) retirement program, safety incentives, holiday pay and paid vacation. Mandatory employment and random drug testing conducted. D.O.E. Contact Joe Ortner at 307-467-5252. You can also send your application with resume to joe.ortner@devilstowerfp.com E.O.E 5/3
RT CLAYPOOLE AUCTION SERVICE LIVE SPRING CONSIGNMENT AUCTION!! Join us 10 a.m. Sat. May 10 at the Moffat County Fairgrounds: 640 E. Victory Way in Craig, CO. We will be accepting consignments the Wednesday, Thursday and Friday before the sale. We will accept tools, vehicles, equipment, farm/ ranch supplies, quality building supplies, hunting/outdoor gear, antiques/collectables and quality household items. Give Tanner a call to consign early for advertising, 970756-9353. Keep checking our website for incoming items www.rtclaypooleauction. com, e-mail rtclaypooleauction@hotmail.com 5/3
AGRI-ONE FINANCIAL: Farm/ ranch and all commercial loans. RATES AS LOW AS 5%. We have been helping with all aspects of agricultural, commercial financing and management for years. LET US HELP YOU on a consulting level with management to increase profitability, deal with and fix credit problems and for all your financing needs. WE CARE AND HAVE WORKING PROGRAMS designed for the farmer/rancher and not the banker. Please call Steve, 303-773-3545 or check out our website, www.agrionefinancial.com. I will come to you and get the job done!! 5/17
REGISTERED WYOMING BRAND: LRC, RHS, LHH. Current through Jan. 1, 2033. $2,500 OBO. Contact Gene at 307-331-1049 5/3
REGISTERED WYOMING BRAND: RRC. Current through Jan. 1, 2031. $3,000 OBO. Contact Gene at 307-331-1049 5/3
REGISTERED WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: RHC, RJH, renewed to Jan. 1, 2031. Electric and hot iron available. $5,000. Call 307331-9092 5/10
WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: RHC, RHS, RHH. Dues paid to 2027. One set of irons. $2,500 OBO. Call 307575-2793 5/3
SPENCER & SONS ANGUS: Offering yearling Black Angus bulls. Sons of Sterling Pacific, Crawford Guarantee and Shefelbien Showman, plus Raven Powerball son. Thirty-one years AI breeding, reasonably priced. Fromberg, MT. Call 406-425-3814 5/10
BULLS FOR SALE: Registered yearling and 2-year-old Black Angus range bulls for sale private treaty. Good selection for heifers and cows. From popular sires and industry leaders. Semen tested and ready to go. CLAY CREEK ANGUS, 307-762-3541, www. claycreek.net 5/3
REGISTERED ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE: Calving ease, growth. AI sired. Docile. Delivery available. Earhart Farms, Powell, WY 307272-8876 5/17
ROYLANCE ANGUS, REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS BULLS: These bulls come with explosive growth, fueled by breed topping genetics. Calving ease, excellent feet, great dispositions. Sired by Coleman Rock 7200, Coleman Marshal 7170 and Coleman Navigator 614. Competitively priced. Semen tested, vaccinated. One breeding season guarantee. Sold private treaty on the ranch in Charlo, MT. Call or text, Adrian, 406214-4444 5/3
REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS YEARLING AND 2-YEAR-OLD BULLS: For sale private treaty. Performance and fertility tested. Delivery available. REPLACEMENT HEIFERS available. TRANGMOE ANGUS RANCH, Glendive, MT. Call 406-6873315, 406-989-3315 or 907-2326093 6/28
YEARLING AI SIRED BLACK ANGUS BULLS: Will work on heifers. Sires include Johnny Walker, Sterling Pacific and Myers Fair-N-Square. Semen tested. Minatare, NE. Call Byron Miller, 303-818-8152, leave message 5/3
on your homozygous black cows will give you black calves. Shorthorns are excellent maternal cattle that produce quality beef. FrancisMillvale Shorthorns, Gene and Roberta Francis Family, 701-331-2403, e-mail francis. millvale@gmail.com. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 5/24
BULLS FOR SALE: Red/black, yearlings, 2-, 3- and 4-year-olds. Call 406-860-7085, Little Powder Wagyu 5/3
CUSTOM FEEDING AND FINISHING FOR CATTLE AND SHEEP. Cactus Hill Ranch Company, Fort Collins, CO. Contact AJ Nelson, 970-3728273 5/10
FAITHFUL FEEDERS: Heifer development, backgrounding, and grass calf prep.
WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: RRC, registered until Jan. 1, 2035. No cattle with brand, $2,500. Call after 5 p.m., 307-388-2456 5/3 Brands
REGISTERED WYOMING LIVESTOCK BRAND: RRC, RSH, renewed to March 2027. Have 3 sets of irons to go with the brand. Price is negotiable. Call 307-672-8596 5/3
WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: RRC, RSH. Registered until Jan. 1, 2035. No horse or cattle with brand. No irons available. $2,200 includes transfer fee. Contact Ronnie at 303-913-2493 5/24
YEARLING ANGUS BULLS: These bulls are grown, not fattened, will get out and cover cows. Many will work on heifers. We will deliver. Call Joe Buseman, 605351-1535 5/3
LOOKING TO RENT OR LEASE PASTURE FOR
50-150 cow/calf pairs for 2025, longer or yearly lease if possible.
Preferably northeastern Wyoming. Call 307-660-0294 and leave a message if no answer.
WANTING TO RENT PASTURE IN NORTH-CENTRAL WYOMING: Enough for 20 to 50 pairs. Call 605-252-8156 5/24
PASTURE WANTED AND/OR RANCH OR FARM LEASE, northwest Wyoming or south-central Montana. References available. Call 307-851-2426 5/3
LOOKING FOR RANCH OR PASTURE TO LEASE FOR 150-200 HEAD: Will pay lease or run owner’s cows. Looking for place with corrals. Long term. Call 307-689-6172 (cell) or 307868-2170 (house) 5/3
PARK COUNTY, WY RANCH NEAR CODY, WY IS AVAILABLE FOR A LONG-TERM
LEASE: The ranch has over 50,000 acres and supports an irrigated hay base with BOR water rights. Carrying capacity is 700 animal units yearround with hay production. Willing to split the hay ground and grazing. Please e-mail Honora Beirne (hbeirne@ acpg.com) and Melanie Giliati (mgiliati@acpg.com) for details 5/17
HORSE TRAINING: Will train horses to drive, single or double. Call Joe @ 701-851-0357 5/17
SPRING’S HERE!! BOOT UP AT MOSS SADDLES, BOOTS AND TACK!! $AVE on BOOTS: HONDO, BOULET, JUSTIN WORK BOOTS, TWISTED X (boots and shoes) and more!! Something for everyone!! GREAT selection of GIFTS for GRADUATION and MOTHER’S DAY!! 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 5/3
BUTCHER PIGS FOR SALE: Located in Hardin, MT. Call 406679-1136 5/24
WEANER PIGS FOR SALE, located in Powell, WY. For more information, call 307271-1014 1/17
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OPEN POLLINATED SEED CORN out produces hybrid for silage and grazing quality grain, $69/bushel +S/H. Call 217-857-3377 or text cell 217343-4962, visit website www. borriesopenpollinatedseedcorn.com 5/3
SEED FOR SALE: Conventional alfalfa, sorghum sudan grass and a full line of forage products available. “If it’s GREEN and GROWS, we probably can supply it!”. Dealer inquiries welcome. Call Koerperich Seeds, 970-580-5438, 308-697-4848, e-mail alankoerperich@yahoo.com 5/10
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RANGER ALFALFA SEED: Lab tested 99.89% pure, 94.9% PLS, no noxious weeds, 2,000 lb. totes, $3/lb.. Call 308-4304380 5/24
2001 CHEVY 2500, 4x4, extended cab, 6.0 Vortec gas engine. Camper special. New batteries, transfer case and power steering pump. Fluids all changed, 170,000 miles. $5,000 OBO. Good ranch truck. Call 307-685-8213 (home) or call/text 303-472-0954 (cell), if no answer please leave message. To view photos, go to www.wylr. net in the classifieds 5/24
2020 GOOSENECK KAUFMAN TILT FLATBED TRAILER, 8’x30’ with dovetail ramps, dual tandem axles with 14 ply tires, good shape, torsion suspension. Title in hand, asking $14,000. Call Larry Carlson, 605-224-6100 (home) or 605280-3879 (cell), if no answer leave message 5/24
CERTIFIED WEED-FREE PURE ALFALFA HAY: Small squares, covered. 2023 first cutting available for a reduced price. 2024 first, second and third cutting available. Will load trucks and any open trailer. MONIDA OATS, $16/cwt. Combine run. Will auger into truck, trailer or large totes/ag bags. Located between Powell and Cody, WY. Call or text Knopp Farms for details, 307-254-0554 6/21
HAY FOR SALE: 2023 milo and grass/alfalfa. 2024 first and second cutting alfalfa, grass/alfalfa. ALSO, CRP hay. All in netwrapped round bales. Semi load delivery available. Call for pricing, ask for Klint, 701-290-4418, send a text if no answer or keep trying 5/24
VALLEY VIDEO HAY MARKETS, LLC: Representing 40 of the best growers in eastern Wyoming and western Nebraska. Call now for your summer/fall needs, Barry McRea, 308-235-5386, www.valleyvideohay.com 5/24
54 3X3 BALES OF THIRD CUTTING, certified weed free, tested alfalfa hay. Been covered. RFV 204.7, crude protein 21.2, nitrates 0.44. Riverton, WY. Call 307-8514634 5/24
HAY FOR SALE: 3x3 and round bales of grass or alfalfa/grass mix. Prices starting at $70/ton. FOB. Delivered only. Call 605840-0015 5/3
ROUND-BALED GRASS: 2024 crop $40/bale. 1,000 lb. netwrapped bales. Cody, WY area. Call, don’t text, Anthony at 307254-2645 5/24
BARLEY STRAW: Certified weed-free small squares, $4/bale. ALSO, 5x6 round bales, $125/ton. GRAIN OATS, wheat and barley, $20/cwt. Greybull, WY area. Call 307-762-3878 or 307-899-4714, leave message 5/17
1,000 TONS OF HAY FOR SALE: First, second and third cutting alfalfa, RFV 177. All bales are 4x4x8 in size. Location between Lovell and Powell, WY. Contact Crosby Farms, 307-272-3712 5/3
WIGGINS FEEDYARD, FEEDING CATTLE OF ALL CLASSES: Drylot cows; yearlings or calves to background or finish. Call Steve, 308-279-1432 or Sue, 308-2790924 (cell) 5/17
Spry 84-year-old wrinkly geologists couple seek western Wyoming ranches wide open space to sheep wagon camp 4-5 days this summer. Prefer historic locals, solitude , wildlife, with gawking scenery, etc. where we can hike, read history books await Remington sunsets. No fires, pets, drugs, guns or proselytizing. Limited budget. Might bring you dinner if we can use your freezer. References. Linda/Pete, Denver 303-986-3039 geochem@centurylink.net
PREMIUM GRASS HAY FOR SALE: Barn stored, 3x3 square bales. Cow and horse quality. Delivery available!! Call 307630-3046 5/17
90 NET-WRAPPED ROUND BALES, 1,500 lbs. grass/alfalfa mix, 2024 crop, $125/ton. Located in Cody, WY. Calls only, 307-899-3737 5/10
APPROXIMATELY 60 TONS SECOND CUTTING ALFALFA, little bales $5/bale or $120/ ton. APPROXIMATELY 400 LITTLE BALES OAT STRAW, $3/bale. APPROXIMATELY 100 BALES OAT STRAW IN ROUND BALES, nice, $50/ton. ALSO, approximately 4,000 bushels of clean oats $12/cwt. Call Eddie Shumway, 307921-9217 5/3
GRASS HAY FOR SALE, 1,400 lb. net-wrapped round bales, $140/bale. Near Laramie, WY. Call 307-760-8429 5/3
CERTIFIED BARLEY STRAW FOR SALE, 3x4 bales. Cody, WY. Call 307-899-1952 TFN
TWO FOUR WHEELERS UP FOR BID: 2013 POLARIS SPORTSMAN 550, comes with tracks as well as regular tire setup, 5,614 miles on the machine. 2017 HONDA FOREMAN RUBICON, no plastic damage, seats in great condition, 2,631 miles on the machine. BIDDING WILL END ON MAY 13 AT 12 PM. Please feel free to call Crook County Weed and Pest with your bids, questions or concerns 307-283-2375. To view photos, go to www.wylr. net in the classifieds 5/3
CLASSIC: 1983 JEEP CJ8 SCRAMBLER PICKUP, frame off restoration, custom half cab, 258CI inline 6 cylinder engine, 5 speed manual transmission, 12,000 lb. winch, very clean, runs great, garage kept, car show ready, 10,000 miles on rebuilt engine, $43,750 OBO Call 406-498-1830. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 5/17
JOHN DEERE 250 SKID STEER, 2,309 hours, has foot controls, cab enclosure with heat, excellent tires, 66” bucket, auxiliary hydraulics, excellent shape and runs great. $21,000. Call or text 308-241-2188. To view photos, go to www.wylr. net in the classifieds 5/3
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE, FARMER RETIRING: John Deere 71 Flex 8 row corn planter on a 24’ stackable bar. AC Model 1300 30’ ripper with rakes. 9600 John Deere combine with 930 30’ grain header and an 893 8 row 30” corn header. A 20’ Krause offset disc (new blades in front). 24’ Model 630 John Deere tandem disc. Safety pull with a bull hitch. John Deere front suitcase weights. IHC front suitcase weights. Round John Deere wheel weights. Contact Greg Keller at 406-679-1136 5/25
FOR SALE: JOHN DEERE 8630 4WD TRACTOR, 3 hydraulics, PTO, 3 pt., good tires, 18.4X38, mechanically sound, 4,700 hours, $15,000. Call 970520-7138 5/10
CASE 1070 TRACTOR: 5,000 plus hours, with Du-Al loader and grapple. $12,500. ALSO, 2010 AGCO HESSTON 7115 small square baler, $15,000. Calls only, 307-899-3737 5/10
WANTED TO BUY T6 OR TD6 with good tracks and rails or just the tracks and rails. Call James, 307-254-0087 5/10
FOR SALE: Ford 7N tractor with wide front, runs great. John Deere 4995 diesel, self-propelled discbine with 16’ cutter heard, cab/heat/ air and auto steer capable. Phillips 43’ hydraulic rotary harrow. Rowse 9’ pull type mower. Rowse 9’ 3 pt. mower. Rowse 14 wheel high capacity v-rake. Lorenz 16’x29’ 18 ton bale/stack mover with tandem axles. Farmhand 870 hydraulic grinder/mixer with scale. 2020 Freightliner, automatic transmission, DD13 engine, 178” wheelbase, 407,673 miles, runs and drives nice. Vermeer BP7000 bale processor. Summers hydraulic rock picker. Miller Pro 5100 18’ chuckwagon with bunk feeding extensions and tandem running gear. H&S 7+4 18’ chuckwagon with bunk feeding extensions and tandem 14 ton running gear. John Deere 716A chuckwagons with John Deere running gear and bunk feeding extensions. 12’ HD box scraper with tilt. All in very nice condition!! Call 605-9995482 5/3
JOHN DEERE 8520 TRACK TRACTOR: Very good condition, 6,000 actual hours, always shedded. For more information, call 402-640-7014 5/3
1960 JOHN DEERE 95 COMBINE: Round back, 16’. All new belts, stored inside, overhaul on engine. $4,500. ALSO, 2000 HESSTON 8450, 14’ head, stored inside, field ready. $28,500. JOHN DEERE 2013 R450 WINDROWER, 16’ rotary head, good condition, $89,500. Call Ivan, 307-6290974 5/3
Equipment Hydraulic calf table with tub and alley, completely portable. ALSO, calving pens and loading chutes available. Call or Text Mike 605-842-6653
ORIGINAL ROUND BALER
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JOHN DEERE 535 ROUND BALER, $2,000. ALSO, Hesston 6400 swather, $2,000. JOHN DEERE GRINDER/MIXER, $1,500. For more information, call 307-359-0129, Douglas, WY 5/3
CONTINUOUS FENCE PAN-
ELS: 4, 5 and 6 rail options, 14 gauge, 1.25” tubing 20’ long, welded, pinch cut tubing uprights, no sharp edges, 4 uprights per panel with center spacing for posts, convenient install and unique stronger design, 6 rail 49”H, $138, 5 rail 46”H $125, 4 rail 37”H $110.
GATES: 8’, 10’, 12’, 14’ and 16’ options, 12 gauge, 1.75” tubing, 16’ gate $210, 14’ gate $185, 12’ gate $175, 10’ gate $160, 8’ gate $150. HARDWARE: Clips $.50 per piece, self-tapping screws $15 per 250. Contact Willis Yoder, 307-855-1114, 425 W. Pavillion Rd., Pavillion, WY 82523. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 5/24
MANUFACTURER OF HEAVY DUTY CONTINUOUS FENCE: Corral panels, farm gates, free standing panels and more. Call for pricing and delivery, Rocky Ridge Welding, Nevada, MO, 417549-1077 8/9
LODGEPOLE PRODUCTS, 307-742-6992, SERVING AGRI-BUSINESSES SINCE 1975!! Treated posts, corral poles, buck-and-rail, western rail, fence stays, rough-sawn lumber, bedding. SEE US at www.lodgepoleproducts. com and click our “Picking A Fence Post” tab to see why folks choose our posts!! TFN
PIPE FOR SALE!! 2 7/8”, 3 1/2” tubing, 4” drill pipe, 4 1/2” casing, 5” casing, 7” casing. Rods 3/4”, 7/8” and 1” located in Montana, can ship anywhere. Call Mike, 602-758-4447. To view photos, go to www.wylr. net in the classifieds 7/26
OILFIELD PIPE: PRICE REDUCED!! RPJ Enterprises, Inc. 2 3/8”, 2 7/8” and 4.5” is available, pricing is coming down. Used for fencing, corrals, cattle guards, etc. 2 3/8” and 2 7/8” are on average 31.5’ long per joint. Pierce, CO. Call for details, 970-3244580 6/28
The choice is simple.
ANTLER MARKET STEADY TO STRONG!!! MAY 12 PETSKA FUR WILL BE BUYING ALL GRADES OF ANTLER AND LATE SEASON FUR IN THE FOLLOWING TOWNS AND LOCATION: MAY 12: Torrington 6:50-7:20 a.m., Insight Precision Arms; Scottsbluff, NE 8:30-9 a.m., Murdoch’s. For more information, call Greg, 308-7500700 or visit www.petskafur. net 5/3
by this pest.”
“At USDA we are working every day to keep pests and disease from harming our agricultural industry. I thank our frontline USDA staff and their counterparts in Mexico for their work to ensure NWS does not harm our livestock industry,” she adds.
Background information
The USDA was notified NWS was detected in Mexico in November of 2024.
According to the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), NWS is a devastating pest endemic in Cuba, Haiti, the Dominican Republic and countries in South America, with cases spreading north to Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador and Mexico.
Copper wire is being stolen from electrically powered pivot systems world-wide. Many growers have resorted to 24-hour guards, razor wire, floodlights and daily disassembly to protect themselves. T-L’s hydraulically powered pivot systems can be designed with little or no wire to steal. Stop theft and discover T-L’s reliability, simplicity and low maintenance cost. T-L irrigation systems are easier on you - for life.
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Larvae of the fly are known to burrow into the flesh of living animals, often resulting in death, and the pest can infest livestock; pets; wildlife; birds, on occasion and, in rare cases, people.
NWS was eradicated from the U.S. in 1966, and the USDA has been working diligently ever since to increase surveillance and other measures to mitigate reintroduction, including the sterile insect technique. This technique requires the continuous release of sterile male screwworm flies into the population. These sterile flies breed wild screwworms, resulting in unviable offspring, which eventually results in species eradication.
Unfortunately, according to the USDA, Mexican authorities were recently
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failing to uphold their end of the agreement toward eradication efforts by disrupting the planes carrying sterile male flies by refusing pilots permission to land and instituting customs duties on the sterile flies and other required equipment.
“We have received multiple reports critical flights carrying sterile flies have been denied permission to land, faced bogus paperwork issues and been charged high customs fees,” states National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane in an April 26 press release. “As a result, we have lost significant time and investment which has allowed these dangerous pests to spread unchecked into southern Mexico.”
“In light of those reports, NCBA met with the Mexican Embassy to
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deliver the message the Mexican government needs to be a partner on eradicating screwworms to protect both animal and human health,” Lane continues.
“It’s time for Mexican authorities to act, and we appreciate Rollins standing with American and Mexican cattle producers who want to see this pest stopped dead in its tracks.”
USDA demands Mexico’s announcement comes after Rollins sent a letter to Mexico Secretary of Agriculture Julio Antonio Berdegue Sacristan on April 30 demanding a resolution to the country’s restrictions.
In the letter, Rollins noted if issues were not resolved by April 30, the U.S. would restrict livestock imports, specifically on cattle, equine and bison, in an effort to protect the U.S. ag industry.
“We are now at a crit-
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ical inflection point in our shared campaign against this pest, and I am very concerned about our collaboration,” the letter reads. “The outbreak in southern Mexico continues to expand, and every day that passes without full deployment of sterile insect technique operations represents a lost opportunity to contain this pest and prevent its spread beyond the Isthmus of Tehuantepec.”
Rollins called on Mexican authorities to engage customs and other relevant federal officials to help facilitate operations by the USDA’s contractor Dynamic Aviation for a minimum of one year, but preferably as long as needed.
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“Time is of the essence,” she states in the letter. “Every delay in granting full operational authority and eliminating customs barriers undermines our collective ability to carry out this emergency response. We cannot afford to continue operating at partial strength. The situation requires immediate attention and decisive coordination at the highest levels of your government.”
Mexico’s positive April 30 announcement is a step in the right direction towards eradicating NWS and the potential havoc it could wreak on livestock producers in both countries.
Hannah Bugas is the managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@ wylr.net.
She also called for clearance and a waiver of import duties for aircraft ports and sterile flies and for Mexico to designate a high level point of contact in the government to work directly with USDA.
Reported By: Curt Cox, WYLR Field Editor April 25, 2025
St. Onge Livestock, St. Onge, S.D.
Auctioneer: Matt Lowery
25 SimAngus and Angus Bulls Avg. $4,553
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DOB: 1/19/24 Sire: LT Revered Dam’s Sire: Barstow Cash EPDs: BW: +1.2, WW: +58, YW: +106 and Milk: +29 Buyer: Rick Neiman, Alva
Lot 28 – Bullerman Magnum 4076 – Price: $6,000
DOB: 2/5/24 Sire: S A V Magnum 1335 Dam’s Sire: Hoover No Doubt EPDs: BW: +3.4, WW: +88, YW: +154 and Milk: +21 Buyers: Joesph Gantz, Alva SimAngus
Lot 15 – JCAT Roughout 8M – Price: $6,000
DOB: 3/30/24 Sire: GCC Roughout 115J EPDs: BW: +2.6, WW: +75.5, YW: +118.7 and Milk: +21.5 Buyer: Lenord and Carolyn Hook, Alva
Reported By: Curt Cox, WYLR Field Editor April 24, 2025 XL Angus Ranch, Evansville Auctioneer: Lander Nicodemus 52 Angus Bulls Avg. $6,875
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Lot 41 – XLAR Endeavor 363 – Price: $15,000
DOB: 5/20/23 Sire: RR Endeavor 9005 Dam’s Sire:
V A R Power Play 7018 EPDs: BW: +0.4, WW: +92, YW: +176 and Milk: +25 Buyer: Double M Ranch, Harrison, Neb.
Lot 43 – XLAR Resilient 3508 – Price: $13,000
DOB: 9/9/23 Sire: Sitz Resilient 10208 Dam’s Sire: Baldridge Colonel C251 EPDs: BW: +1.7, WW: +81, YW: +142 and Milk: +26 Buyers: Sharpe Ranch, Hillsdale
Lot 44 – XLAR Resilient 3512 – Price: $12,000
DOB: 9/11/23 Sire: Sitz Resilient 10208 Dam’s Sire: Jindra Acclaim EPDs: BW: -0.8, WW: +75, YW: +137 and Milk: +33 Buyers: Sharpe Ranch, Hillsdale
Reported By: Curt Cox, WYLR Field Editor April 26, 2025
Herring Angus Ranch, Encampment Auctioneer: Seth Weishaar 19 Yearling Angus Avg. $7,210
30 Yearling SimAngus Bulls Avg. $7,283 Eight Ranch Horses Avg. $17,562
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Lot 3 – Price: $14,000 DOB: 3/9/24 Sire: SAT Wolverine 916 Dam’s Sire: Circle L Gus 211 EPDs: BW: -1.5, WW: +60, YW: +98 and Milk: +25 Buyer: Atkinson Ranch, Garrett
Lot 15 – Price: $10,000 DOB: 3/17/24 Sire: Deer Valley Wall Street Dam’s Sire: Herring Leg 34 666 EPDs: BW: +0.4, WW: +60, YW: +107 and Milk: +23 Buyer: Big Creek Ranch, Encampment SimAngus bulls
Lot 68 – Price: $15,000 DOB: 3/16/24 Sire: THSF Lover Boy B33 Act. BW: 77 Act. WW: 782
Buyer: Ralph Brokaw, Arlington
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by Lee Pitts
Recently, my elderly wife and I were discussing when old age officially begins.
I asked, “How old does a person have to be to be considered old?”
“Depends,” she answered.
“Is that your answer?” I asked. “A person isn’t considered old until they have to start wearing adult diapers?”
“I’ve always thought a man wasn’t old until he reached 72, because when I was born in 1951, the life expectancy for a man was 72 and for a woman it was 76,” I told my wife. “Let’s see, how old am I? Holy cow, I’m 73! When did that happen? I thought getting old would take a lot longer.”
My wife replied, “Old age is when you go from forgetting to pull up the zipper on your pants to forgetting to pull it down.”
Truer words were never spoken.
I’ve always been an avid reader of obituaries. They always made me feel better because I was younger than most folks in the obits, but now my classmates are dying like flies, so I’ve sworn off reading them. It’s just as well, because the cataracts in my eyes make everything blurry anyway.
I’ve always been one to respect my elders but now that I am one – not so much.
I can’t remember being given a senior citizen’s discount until yesterday, which caused me to be honest with myself and take an inventory. Needless to say, I’m a lot closer to the end than I am the beginning.
I’ve abused my body for 73 years and worked too hard for far too long. Now I get winded brushing my teeth, and it takes me all day to get nothing done so I’m falling behind on my work. A column that used to take
me three hours to write now takes me three days. It takes me longer to rest than it did to get tired in the first place. Around our house, the term “happy hour” refers to my three hour nap.
It’s true what they say. Old age is like a fine old wine – we should be laid on our side and left alone to gather dust.
In dog years, I’m dead.
If I knew I was going to live this long, I’d have taken a lot better care of myself, but in my defense, the doctors thought I was a goner when I hit 40. Looking back now, I think perhaps I should have quit while I was ahead.
I’ll tell you how bad it is. You know those chairs advertised on television that run up and down the stairs? Well, we’re considering getting one. We’re also considering getting one of those reclining chairs, which when brought to their full upright position, propels you skyward like a catapult. SPLAT!
In all honesty, I’m just plumb wore out. If I were a tractor or a bulldozer, I’d have 15,000 hours on my clock and be scrapped. If I were an old bull, I’d be sent to the auction market, and if
I were a house, I’d be considered a tear down.
Alas, I am just a humble human three steps away from the back end of a hearse and one step away from the rest home, geezer camp, heaven’s waiting room or assisted care. All synonyms, by the way, for a cell block for old farts. I have the shelf life of black bananas. I guess I’ve answered my own question. I AM OLDER THAN DIRT. I knew the dust on my furniture back when it was still a rock.
They say the oldest thing on Earth is a 12,000-yearold tree. Sad to say, I think I planted that sucker.
Thanks to a stroke, I can’t drive, and my back goes out more often than I do. I go to way more funerals than I do weddings, and the only advantage to this is I don’t have to buy a gift for the deceased. I guess I could, but what good would it do?
You’ll really know you’re old when it finally dawns on you all those rusty relics you spent “collecting” at estate sales and farm auctions were just so your spouse could sell them at you’re own dispersal for half of what you paid.
On April 23, the Public Lands Council (PLC) opened registration for their 57th Annual Meeting to be held in Flagstaff, Ariz. Sept. 16-18.
“Annual meeting is when we come together as an industry to plan our advocacy efforts for the upcoming year, hammer out grassroots policies and discuss upcoming rulemakings and legislative priorities,” said PLC President Tim Canterbury. “As federal lands ranchers, we have the opportunity to
modernize antiquated laws including the Endangered Species Act and National Environmental Policy Act, as well as cut government red tape getting in the way of meaningful, long-term planning for land health.”
“We bring together as many permittees as possible at this meeting to give their input and share what they are seeing on the ground across the West,” he continued. “Being involved in the conversation is the single best way to protect Western
livestock production and our way of life. There is no better time than now to participate in grassroots policymaking.”
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Registration for the event is $375, with discounted rates available for family members, students and media. Early bird registration closes on Aug. 15, after which registration is $425.
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property, saying they “knowingly stole, purloined and converted 50 acres of national grassland from the federal government.” However, the small parcel in question, which is surrounded by the Maudes’ private property, had been managed the same way since the early 1900s.
After a little less than a year of fighting USFS’s claims in court, the Trump administration announced they would be dropping criminal charges against the Maudes on April 28.
“The Maudes are not criminals. They have worked their land since the early 1900s and something that should have been a minor civil land dispute quickly turned into an overzealous criminal prosecution on a hardworking family that was close to losing their home, children and livelihood. Not in this America, not under President Trump,” U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins states in an April 30 press release.
“A politically-motivated witch hunt was launched against the Maude family over a fence line and planting dispute with a small family farm which has cultivated land near federal grasslands since the early 1900s,” she continues. “Dropping these charges against the Maude family is not only just, it affirms the America First mandate which was sent to Washington, D.C. when Trump was overwhelmingly elected and sworn into office
just 100 days ago.”
Rollins adds, “This case, and the many others currently under review, shows this administration is fully committed to ending government regulation by prosecution. President Trump will never stop fighting for farmers and ranchers like the Maude family.”
Attorney General Pamela Bondi also comments, “The prior administration’s misguided agenda must be reversed in order to make America safe again. The Department of Justice will spend our resources and efforts on prosecuting criminals, getting drugs off of the streets and identifying and dismantling the weaponization.”
Press conference
Following the announcement, Rollins, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and other members of Congress hosted the Maude family at U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) headquarters on April 30.
“I’m so grateful to the Maude family for their strength. I’m so disgusted the Biden administration would do this – persecute a family and threaten to take their children away from them just because they wanted to be political,” said Noem during the conference. “South Dakota’s motto has always been ‘under God, the people rule.’ The power was given in our Constitution to the people. We should always respect this and recognize many of the wrongs
done under the last administration can be fixed and are being fixed every single day because of leaders like Rollins and President Trump. He’s bold, he’s fearless and he’s taking action.”
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden, Sens. Mike Rounds (R-SD) and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Reps. Dusty Johnson (R-CO) and Harriet Hageman (R-WY) took to the stand to express their gratitude for USDA’s announcement as well.
“The political prosecutions during the Biden administration weren’t just focused on destroying President Trump – they also went after hardworking ranchers trying to run a small family operation,” said Lummis. “As a rancher, and someone with commonsense, I’m grateful Rollins, Bondi and President Trump have ended the injustice perpetrated against the Maude family – a family with strong Wyoming roots. Government resources should be directed toward prosecuting actual criminals rather than generational farmers and ranchers.”
Hageman stated, “Gone are the days of a government working against the people. Under the leadership of President Trump and his administration, we now – once again – have a government of, by and for the people. The case against the Maudes is a glaring example of the dangers of unelected bureaucrats with far too much power weaponizing the full force of the federal government in an unconstitutional effort to make felons out of farmers.”
“Sadly, this type of behavior was commonplace during the past four years, but President Trump knows firsthand the catastrophic implications of lawfare imposed by an overreaching government and the dismissal of this case shows ‘business as usual’ is no more,” Hageman continued.
Additionally, Rollins rolled out a new web portal where victims of ongoing lawfare originating under the Biden administration can report any wrongdoing they have experienced. The program is available at usda. gov/lawfare
“President Trump is directing his cabinet to ensure no citizen of this country is unfairly targeted on politically-motivated witch hunts. This is what happened to the Maudes, and I am working to ensure no farmer, rancher or customer who works with USDA will ever endure baseless political persecution,” said Rollins “We are excited to announce USDA is launching a portal for all American farmers, ranchers and producers who are subject to the similar egregious lawfare from the Biden administration,” she added. “We will work with our counterparts and others across the Trump administration to address any other government overreach in situations like this.” Widespread appreciation USDA’s announcement has been welcome news for the nation’s ag industry.
Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation (WyFB) President Todd Fornstrom, who previously penned a let-
ter to Rollins in support of the Maudes, expressed how pleased he is with the precedence the case will set for other ranching families fighting similar battles.
In an April 30 WyFB press release, Fornstrom states, “It’s critical for agencies to work with long-time permittees to resolve conflicts without dragging them into the judicial system. There needs to be clear, efficient and appropriate avenues to remedy situations like this.”
“WyFB policy opposes the abuse of power and overreach of any enforcement or investigative department of any U.S. Executive Branch Agency, including USFS,” he adds. “WyFB also supports strict consequence of permanent ban of federal employment of any individual found guilty of abusing power and to be held responsible for any financial cost incurred.”
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and Public Lands Council (PLC) have also been involved with the case since the Maudes first faced legal charges and note support from grassroots industry leaders was crucial to achieving this victory.
“No family farmer or rancher should have to go through what the Maude family did,” says NCBA President and Nebraska Rancher Buck Wehrbein.
“The targeted prosecution of the Maude family was way out of line for USFS and was a clear example of government overreach which had direct, catastrophic impacts
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for a hardworking fifth-generation ranching family.”
“The Maudes are public lands ranchers who for decades held a federal grazing permit and were permittees in good standing,” says PLC President and Colorado Rancher Tim Canterbury. “As permittees, we are required to work collaboratively with the government, but when federal agencies view ranchers as the enemy, it threatens the trust every single rancher has in their federal partners.”
“The public outcry we saw on behalf of the Maudes goes to show public lands ranchers everywhere are breathing a sigh of relief that the USDA, under Rollins, is no longer trying to slap handcuffs on hardworking farmers and ranchers,” Canterbury continues.
“This case was an unfortunate example of the imbalance of power between family ranchers and a formidable federal government. Put simply, the Maude family was expected to bear the burden of an inefficient and unfair USFS process, and their story had a chilling effect on ranchers’ trust in federal land management agencies they interact with daily,” adds Executive Director of PLC and NCBA Natural Resources Kaitlynn Glover. “Both NCBA and PLC are pleased our months-long campaign to find a good solution for the Maude family has finally become a reality.”
Hannah Bugas is the managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.
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