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The Wyoming Livestock Board’s (WLSB) Chapter Two Brucellosis Management and Mitigation and Chapter 15 Trichomoniasis rules are currently open for public comment. The public comment period will close on Nov. 6. Comments may be submitted via mail to WLSB, 1934 Wyott Drive, Cheyenne, WY 82002 or by e-mail to wlsb-rules@wyo.gov. For more information or to view the rules in their entirety, visit wlsb.state.wy.us/
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is moving forward with a supplemental environmental analysis for oil and gas leases in Wyoming subject to litigation. A 30-day public comment period will end on Oct. 17. For more information or to submit a comment, visit eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2040555/510
The 55th Annual American Gelbvieh Association National Convention will be held Dec. 3-5 at the Margaritaville Hotel in Nashville, Tenn. Early convention registration ends on Nov. 1, and the hotel block is available until Nov. 7. For more information or to register, visit gelbvieh.org
According to the Sept. 18 Daily Livestock Report, turkey production is pegged to be down five percent this year, assuming there will not be any major production problems in the last few months. Wholesale whole bird prices touched $1.60 per pound the last week of August, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, up from 83 cents per pound at the start of the year and the highest price since May 2023. If domestic turkey consumption in the October to December quarter is the same as last year, frozen turkey inventories at the end of the year should be about 235 million pounds. To read the entire report, visit dailylivestockreport.com
Throughout the year, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) hosts multiple “Hats on the Hill” legislative fly-in events, where members from each region across the U.S. visit Washington, D.C. to meet with lawmakers.
During these visits, cattle producers work with NCBA staff to advocate for policies impacting the beef industry.
Despite the association’s full-time advocacy efforts and strong voice on Capitol Hill, NCBA Chief Executive
Officer Colin Woodall notes nothing is quite as effective as having working producers there to speak for themselves.
“We find, year after year and time after time, when we have somebody
Wolf reintroduction has been a topic of tension in Colorado and surrounding states since 2020.
Recently, two separate citizens’ petitions have been filed in Colorado calling for a reevaluation of wolf policy.
One recommends delaying reintroduction efforts until 2026, while the other calls to put an end to wolf reintroduction entirely.
Wolf reintroduction
Reintroduction of gray wolves in Colorado began with a citizenled ballot initiative called Proposition 114 in 2020. Since 2023, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has imported 25 wolves which have continued to establish packs and reproduce throughout the state.
In July 2025, CPW officials announced plans to release more wolves in the winter of 2025-26.
Starting in January 2026, up to 15 wolves would be released throughout southwest Colorado under this plan.
An Aug. 6 article in the Coloradoan written by Miles Blumhardt reports a total of 10 wolves have Please see WOLVES on page 9
The Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame (WCHF) has welcomed 23 new inductees from across the Cowboy State, including Jack C. Malmberg of Lander.
Malmberg grew up in the Sandhills of Nebraska and moved to Wyoming in 1978.
A talented horseman, Malmberg has been working with horses since the age of five and directed his first team of draft horses at just 12 years old.
Now 85, Malmberg continues to raise, train and work with draft horses to this day. A four-horse team is still a staple of summertime haying operations for Malmberg, who puts up an average of 500 tons of hay using horses each year.
Early lessons
Malmberg was born May 29, 1940 in Cherry County, Neb. He grew up on the Three Bar Ranch near Valentine, Neb. and was “a full-time hand” by the age of five.
“In 1945, it was hard to find help because all of the men between the ages of 18 and 35 were fighting in the war,” Malmberg comments, referring to World War II. “I was a full-time hand at five years old.”
Growing up, Malmberg learned several lessons from his
For 120 years, the Wyoming State Fair (WSF) has proudly been “where Wyoming comes together.”
Spanning 137 acres with more than 60 structures, the Wyoming State Fairgrounds has hosted 113 fairs to date and now welcomes over 470 event days each year. This growth has brought with it a far-reaching impact which continues to connect people, preserve traditions and celebrate Wyoming’s western lifestyle.
To honor this milestone year, the WSF invited the public to share their favorite memories and stories. These personal reflections showcase the fair’s lasting impact on families, friendships and futures across generations.
WGFD hunt forecast continues outlook for big game
As the changing of the seasons brings cooler mornings, golden hillsides and the sound of elk bugling at dusk, hunters from near and far will don their cold gear and camo to set out for the hills.
From big game to upland birds, Wyoming is home to a host of trophy wildlife, and just in time for hunters to converge on the Cowboy State in pursuit of their next kill, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) released its 2025 hunt forecast, providing a comprehensive breakdown of big and small game outlooks across the state’s eight regions.
Pronghorn
In addition to superior trophy elk and mule deer, Wyoming boasts the largest population of pronghorn in North America, with nearly 320,000 animals roaming Wyoming’s western plains.
Unfortunately, years of harsh winters, poor fawn survival and disease have taken a toll on Wyoming pronghorn, although some herds across the state are starting to make a comeback.
Stories from the fairgrounds Longtime exhibitor Danny Tadewald recalls the moment he laid eyes on his now wife Susie, a retired EMT who used to work the WSF, while waiting for his fair credentials.
“I was smitten, totally smitten,” Danny says.
Though they had known of each other for years, it was the WSF that brought them together. They agreed to meet after their duties ended at the Beer Garden, where Wyoming Musician Chancey Williams was performing.
“We danced the night away,” Danny says. The two later married in the Ford
From
Cattle prices continue to be on a wild ride as calves and yearlings bring unbelievable record prices, and high consumer demand is able to back them.
These are especially exciting times for cattle producers and feeders. In fact, during the week of Sept. 15, lightweight steer calves brought over seven dollars a pound while 1,000-pound yearling steers brought $3.35 a pound.
I’ve also heard, besides cattle producers and feeders, processors are making some money as well. With high prices for inputs, this is good to hear.
Another positive for the industry is, instead of calling beef “beef” the press and the public have started referring to it as protein.
Consumers are beginning to realize beef is a great source of protein, and it has really caught on for those who diet. Who would have thought the public would view lean beef cuts as “diet food?”
In a Sept 16 article, Mike Miller of CattleFax, writes, “The latest U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Economic Research Service (ERS) data shows notable changes in U.S. protein trade compared to a year ago. Overall, exports of major proteins are trending lower, while imports, especially of beef, are climbing sharply.”
According to Miller, pork exports slipped two percent from last year, down 99.5 million pounds. Beef exports saw a larger decline, falling nine percent or 165.3 million pounds. Broiler chicken exports dipped three percent, a loss of 123.7 million pounds, and turkey exports were hit hardest, plunging 16 percent or 43.2 million pounds. Altogether, total protein exports are down four percent, representing a 418.9-million-pound decrease.
Miller continues, “While exports are softening, imports are moving in the opposite direction. Beef imports surged 30 percent, an additional 789.8 million pounds over last year. Pork imports were down slightly by four percent, or 30.2 million pounds. Combined total protein imports are up 20 percent so far this year, equaling an extra 740 million pounds.”
While an increase in imported beef – mostly used for ground beef – may mean better prices for consumers, the U.S needs to be very careful which countries beef is imported from.
Consumers also need to realize, in the last 20 years or so, the quality of beef cuts has improved. This is a result of cattle producers using better genetics on the ranch.
Ranchers have found using better genetics also gets them a higher price for the cattle they sell, and everyone in the meat business knows improved genetics means higherquality cuts of beef. We’ve been seeing more Prime beef at restaurants, and more of these cuts are also available at grocery stores.
Quality grade improvements and consistency in U.S. beef products have been major success stories.
We are also seeing consumer loyalty to beef, even with higher prices, at the expense of other proteins. Numbers show monthly fresh beef prices and hourly wages are in lock step with each other, which should help.
It is safe to say high beef prices will be around for a couple of years as it takes time for cattle numbers to rise. After that, no one knows. It all depends on the demand for beef.
Paul Harvey says it all in this well-thought-out statement, “And on the eighth day, God looked down on His planned paradise and said, ‘I need a caretaker,’ so God made a farmer.”
U.S. farmers are the hands that feed us, as well as most of the world.
One may not believe this, but two out of three bushels of corn in the world originates in the U.S. Our farmers provide one-fourth of the world’s beef and one-fifth of the world’s eggs, milk and grain.
In 2001, 45 percent of the world’s soybeans were produced in the U.S., and cotton is by far the most dominant fiber produced – used for clothing and home fabrics, as well as manufacturing purposes.
Of nearly 170 countries in the world, about 110 produce at least some sugar, and the governments of all these countries intervene in cost or trade of their sugar production. This makes sugar one of the most heavily subsidized commodities in the world.
Sugar policy
U.S sugar farmers have not received government payment since the expiration of the U.S. Sugar Act of 1974.
The cost of production is the farmer’s responsibility and risk, which keeps going up due to Environmental Protection Agency and government regulations. Seed, fertilizer, chemicals and the high price of fuel this year have been stressful for many.
Sugar prices have been dropping in 2025 due to a global oversupply driven by excellent weather conditions in major producing regions like Brazil, India and Thailand, which led to higher production and exports, par-
By Klodette Stroh
ticularly from Brazil and India. This increase in supply outpaced demand.
U.S. lawmakers must assure the implementation of a strong farm bill with sugar policy. Sugar policy works for taxpayers because sugar farmers don’t receive subsidy checks.
Current U.S. sugar policy is working well and operating as designed. It is the least expensive commodity program in the farm bill, and it is the only viable safety net available to sugar farm families.
Sugar factories repay their operating loans back to the Commodity Credit Corporation government loan program with interest.
Sugar policy costs zero dollars since it is included in the farm bill. It will remain zero – or low-cost –in the future unless altered. The only year in the past where it carried a cost was in 2013, which was the direct result of Mexico dumping subsidized sugar onto the U.S. market.
U.S. producers are among the world’s most efficient and are championing a new “zero-for-zero” sugar proposal which would eliminate U.S. policy in exchange for other countries dropping their subsidized sugar and letting a free market form.
But unilateral disarmament should not be an option because it would fail to achieve free-market goals. It would reward the world’s biggest subsidizers and would punish an important U.S. industry.
Sugar facts
According to the American Sugar Alliance, 11,000 beet and cane farmers produce about nine million tons of sugar a year on two million acres.
Sugar creates more than 151,000 jobs in America and adds $23.3 bil-
lion to the U.S. economy.
Many farmers depend on irrigation systems to water their crops. Currently, there are over 180 irrigation projects in 17 Western states. Irrigation projects are home of the sugarbeets in Western states.
Irrigated agriculture’s product contribution to international trade and exports is more than $10 billion annually, and there are 34 million acres under irrigation systems.
Western states like California, Colorado, Montana, Idaho, Nevada, Nebraska and my beloved state of Wyoming are part of the 1902 Reclamation Act.
U.S. farmers are the hands that feed us, as well as most of the world. It is a good thing U.S. farmers continue to increase their efficiency.
Agriculture is America’s number one export and generates 20 percent of the U.S. gross domestic product.
President Donald Trump’s effort to reduce or remove tariff and nontariff trade barriers in foreign markets is a noble effort. His strategy is designed to be fast and decisive.
One in three acres of U.S. farmland is planted for exports. There will be millions of new mouths to feed, and many will be relying on U.S. farmers to be fed.
Farmers operate in partnership with God as they care for His land and grow food for His people.
As Paul Harvey stated, “On the eighth day, God looked at His paradise and said, ‘I need a caretaker,’ so God made a farmer.”
Klodette Stroh is the national sugar chairman for Women Involved in Farm Economics. She can be reached at strohfarms@tritel.net.
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Joe Budd was recently named deputy director of the Wyoming Department of Agriculture (WDA) and started on Sept. 22.
A sixth generation Wyomingite who grew up on a ranch outside of Lander, Budd has dedicated all of his past work and academic pursuits toward agriculture and advocacy for the industry.
“We are incredibly happy and excited to have Joe join us at WDA,” said Doug Miyamoto, WDA director. “With his strong ag background and education, he will bring a unique skill set and fresh perspective to our department to help us navigate through the challenges the ag industry faces in Wyoming.”
“I’m honored and excited to be back at WDA” Budd said. “Agriculture has been an integral part of my life and career, and I’m looking forward to working with our farmers and ranchers again. The industry is a key piece of Wyoming’s identity and economy and continues to represent a way of life that is worth fighting for.”
Previously, Budd was the Joint Information Office and Pinedale Anticline Project Office agriculture program coordinator and then a senior policy analyst at WDA in the Natural Resources and Policy division.
Upon leaving WDA, he became a senior policy advisor for Gov. Mark Gordon.
Budd was named Outstanding Student at the UW College of Law and has received the Wyoming Weed and Pest Council Harold P. Alley Award and the U.S. Forest Service Regional Forester’s Award. Along with this, he was presented with the Presidential Award from the Wyoming Association of Conservation Districts.
Budd received a Bachelor of Science in Rangeland Ecology and Watershed Management from UW in 2012, a JD from the UW College of Law in 2024 and his Legum Magister from Pace University – Elisabeth Haub School of Law in 2025.
According to a Sept. 24 National Beef Wire Facebook post, Buffalo Livestock Marketing had a standout sale, setting nine new barn records including all-time highs for three, four, five and seven weights.
The four weights dominated, led by 96 head at 451 pounds for $567.5; 21 head at 456 pounds for $560; 130 head at 472 pounds for $536 and 23 head at 441 pounds for $528 – now ranking first, second, fourth and fifth in Wyoming history.
The five weights followed with 10 head at 524 pounds for $485; 11 head at 525 pounds for $480 and 48 head at 561 pounds for $445, marking the barns top three of all time and the second and third highest statewide.
The seven weights saw a new barn high as 24 head at 729 pounds brought $400 – tied for third in Wyoming history – while the three weights set a new barn record as 18 head at 398 pounds sold for $575, ranking third of all time in the state.
On Aug. 28, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the Rural Veterinary Action Plan, a strategy to increase the number of rural food animal veterinarians across the U.S. and to bolster the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) veterinary workforce in its role to protect American ranchers, animals and food supply.
As part of stakeholder engagement on this topic, USDA is holding two listening sessions to determine what additional actions can be taken to reverse these trends and recruit veterinarians to rural areas.
Interested individuals must register for the virtual listening sessions in advance and indicate if they would like to verbally provide comments.
The listening sessions will begin with a short update on the current veterinary landscape, followed by stakeholder comments for the remainder of the meeting.
To hear from as many participants as possible, USDA asks speakers to limit their comments to three minutes or less.
Participants and interested stakeholders unable to participate live may provide a written copy of their comments either before or after the listening sessions by e-mailing them to eia@usda.gov.
Listening sessions will be held on Sept. 29-30 at 1 p.m. For more information or to register, visit fsis.usda.gov
As family dairy farmers struggle with high operational costs and plunging milk futures prices, a national farm marketing group is proposing a change to the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program.
DMC payments are based on the difference between the prices farmers receive for milk and an index of prices paid for feed. When this difference is higher, farmers are assumed to be more profitable and payments are lower. When the difference is lower, however, farmers are assumed to be less profitable and payments are higher.
Most family dairy farmers grow their own feed, and as trade wars pressure feed prices lower, DMC program payments are also lower.
Today’s feed prices cancel out payments which would otherwise help dairy farmers get through the struggles too-low milk prices bring with them. In response, National Farmers is proposing a $13 margin floor price.
During the week of Sept. 22, over 500 hundred farmers from every state, U.S. territory and several Tribal Nations delivered a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) stressing the importance of the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SARE).
While SARE funding is normally made available in March, the requests for application were not released this year until Sept. 11, giving SARE host institutions little time to secure funding before the end of the fiscal year.
The letter asks USDA to ensure SARE funding is delivered before the end of the fiscal year to make certain farmers will be better prepared to meet future productivity challenges and remain competitive, due to more easily accessible and regionally appropriate research through SARE.
Since 1988, SARE has funded more than 9,000 farmerdriven research and education initiatives through competitive grant awards totaling nearly $478 million.
As the only farmer-driven, sustainable agriculture competitive research grant program offered by the USDA, SARE provides farmers and researchers with vital opportunities to better understand agricultural systems and to increase profitability, build farm resilience and strengthen rural communities.
Mexico’s National Service of Agro-Alimentary Health, Safety and Quality (SENASICA) confirmed a new case of New World screwworm (NWS) in Sabinas Hidalgo, located in the state of Nuevo León, less than 70 miles from the U.S.Mexico border.
This is now the northernmost detection of NWS during this outbreak and the one most threatening to the American cattle and livestock industry.
Sabinas Hidalgo is located near the major highway from Monterrey, Nuevo Leόn to Laredo, Texas, which is one of the most heavily-trafficked commercial thoroughfares in the world.
The previous northernmost detection was reported on July 9 in Veracruz, approximately 370 miles farther south.
Preliminary reports from SENASICA indicate the affected animal – an eight-month-old calf – had recently been moved to a certified feedlot in Nuevo León from a region in southern Mexico with known active NWS cases.
The potential link to animal movement underscores the non-negotiable need for Mexico to fully implement and comply with the U.S.-Mexico Joint Action Plan for NWS in Mexico.
Currently, U.S. ports remain closed to imports of cattle, bison and horses from Mexico.
Since July, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) alongside Mexico, has been actively monitoring nearly 8,000 traps across Texas, Arizona and New Mexico. To date, more than 13,000 screening samples have been submitted, with no NWS flies detected.
USDA is analyzing all new information related to the recent case in Nuevo León and will pursue all options to release sterile flies in this region as necessary.
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced the final agenda for the Second Annual Wyoming Water Quality Conference, scheduled for Oct. 15-16 at the University of Wyoming (UW) Conference Center in Laramie. The final agenda is packed with a variety of talks across general sessions and four distinct tracks, including permitting and compliance, funding and best practices, contaminants of concern, outreach and education and more.
Registration for the conference is free and open to the public.
For more information or to register, visit website deq. wyoming.gov/water-quality/water-quality-conference/
father and a series of ranch hands filtering in from surrounding states.
“Different cowboys would rotate in from Montana, Nevada and Colorado, and they always picked up different ideas,” Malmberg recalls. “My dad always told me, ‘You pay attention to every one of these guys and you’ll learn something – if
not what to do, what not to do.’ And it was true.”
“I thought my dad was probably the best cowman in the world,” Malmberg continues, further noting a man by the name of Jess West was particularly influential in imparting early lessons about life and horsemanship.
“When I was between seven and 10 years old, there
was an older man working for us, and all he did was ride,” Malmberg says. “I went with him horseback, checking windmills and cattle in all of the different pastures.”
Malmberg recalls long days of trotting many miles with West – a lifelong cowboy who was around 80 years old at the time. Extreme weather like flash floods and lightning storms didn’t deter their travels, and the work got done no matter the circumstances.
“I learned a lot from him,” Malmberg continues. “One of the things he told me was it takes a good cowboy to ride a bronc, but it takes a better cowboy to get on the same horse and not let him buck.”
At the age of 12, Malmberg oversaw his first haying crew on the Three Bar with a team of several draft
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horses and six grown men under his command. He says all of these early experiences taught him responsibility and helped him learn how to read horses and people alike.
Eight decades after getting started in the Sandhills, Malmberg continues to work with horses daily, carrying on a lifelong dedication to the cowboy way of life from his home in Lander.
Lifelong learning Malmberg served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper from 1962-64. Following his time in the service, he managed a ranch north of Chadron, Neb. before making the move to Lander in 1978.
In the early 1980s, Malmberg spent time on roundups in the Red Desert of the Great Divide Basin.
Roundup Boss Bill Hancock was another influential character in Malmberg’s life. Gathers would last for
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roughly three weeks, according to Malmberg, who has many stories of overcoming threats from wild horses and weather while maintaining the large cattle herd.
Along with his brother and nephew, Malmberg managed the Twin Creek Ranch near Lander until the cattle market crashed in the 1980s.
After declaring bankruptcy, he quickly turned his attention to a new enterprise –logging.
“The bank sold everything, but they didn’t want the harnesses or the workhorses,” Malmberg says. “So I took them and went into the woods.”
With this, Malmberg began a logging business and eventually took on woodworking. He’s worked on plenty of projects throughout his career, building barns, fences, furniture and cabins –including the house he lives in today.
Malmberg has mostly retired from logging, but to this day, he continues to put up hay using horses every summer with the help of his wife Robin, daughter Inger and granddaughter Stephanie. He keeps a string of 13 horses – mostly Belgians, with the exception of one saddle horse – in a meadow close to the house.
Mowing and raking is done with teams of four horses, and Malmberg estimates they put up nearly 500 tons of hay a year for roughly 35 different people.
With so many years of experience, Malmberg is an excellent horseman. He notes his horses have taught him lessons, not the other way around.
“When people see me driving these big teams, they sometimes think I’m a horse whisperer or something,” Malmberg comments. “But all I do is give them the opportunity to learn. They learn – I don’t teach them anything.”
“One of the things I love most is watching young horses learn,” Malmberg continues. “It’s so satisfying to all of a sudden see one pick something up and know he’s got it.”
Malmberg has plans to keep carrying on work in the way of life he’s known and loved for so long.
“Now that I’m in my 80s, I tell people I’ll still put in a
good hard day’s work but it takes four days,” Malmberg jokes. “I just can’t imagine anything else I’d really be happy doing.”
Looking toward the future, Malmberg says retirement may be on the horizon, but not for another couple of years. He plans to retire when he’s 90 – after he’s started the next generation of draft horses.
“I’ve got four foals going to be born next spring,” Malmberg says. “I’ll get them broke, and then by the time they’re five, I might be ready to retire.”
Still, even his retirement plans have a cowboy flair.
“I want to go to Sweden and rope a reindeer,” Malmberg jokes.
WCHF Class of 2025 Malmberg joins Willis “Bill” Ruby as the second individual to be inducted into both the Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame and the WCHF. Ruby was inducted into both organizations in 2016.
The WCHF Class of 2025 also includes Earl “Tut” Camblin of Gillette, Dave Graham of Moorcroft, Samuel “Sammy” Everett Sewell of Newcastle, A.D. Flores Kruse of Lusk, Jerry Martin Kennedy of Rock River, Angus McPhee of Cheyenne, Lee Moore of Douglas, Wayne Graves and Sonny Jarrard of Kaycee, Dave Clarendon of Banner, Eldon Leithead of Worland, Kay Bischoff Hopkin of Lovell, James Felix Johnson of Encampment, Orson Nathan Behunin and Christena Isabela Stagowski Behunin of Burntfork, John P. Finley of Dubois and Frank J. Rhodes of Cody.
Additionally, Gerry Dean Endecott and Garland Swain of Pinedale – as well as Martin Wardell, Jesse Earl Chase and Luke Algeroy Osterhout, all of Big Piney – joined the ranks of the cowboys and cowgirls honored during this year’s induction.
This article is an accompaniment to the Wyoming Livestock Roundup’s 2025 Fall Cattlemen’s Edition, featuring Fremont County. For more stories, see the inserted special edition. Grace Skavdahl is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.
By Makayla Getz UW Extension Educator
Stretching Feed Resources in Wyoming: Practical Alternatives for Cow/Calf Producers
Unpredictable hay supplies and high feed costs are a reality for Wyoming cow/calf producers. Long winters and dry summers only add pressure to feeding programs.
This brief outlines proven strategies and locally-adapted feed alternatives to maintain cow performance, support calf growth and manage costs during tight forage years.
Begin with a strategy
A sound feeding program begins with clear goals, including keeping cows on track for rebreeding and calving on schedule, maintaining calf weight per cow and minimizing feed cost per pound of calf sold.
To meet these goals, producers should consider the following Wyomingadapted feeding principles.
1. Use what you’ve got: Maximize the use of local feeds like grass hay, millet, corn stalks, straw or whatever’s affordable and available.
2. Test and balance: Test all feed for nutrient quality and build rations to meet the cow’s nutritional needs –not more, not less.
3. Supplement wisely: Low-quality roughages like wheat straw or late-cut hay can work if paired with the right protein and energy sources.
4. Feed smart: Highneed animals like lactating cows or growing heifers should get the highestquality feeds. Save lowerquality roughage for cows in mid-gestation.
Make the most of hay and grain
Grain can be a valuable tool when hay is expensive or limited. Since most grass hay contains only 50 to 65 percent of the energy of grain, it can be partially replaced when carefully managed.
A good rule of thumb is one pound of grain can
replace about 1.2 to 1.5 pounds of alfalfa or 1.5 to two pounds of grass hay.
While grain isn’t always easy to feed on pasture or rangeland, Wyoming producers have found creative solutions using barrels, split pipe, old bunks and even feeders mounted on trailers.
Moving cows to a drylot during winter or drought can also simplify feeding and allow limit feeding of highenergy rations. These diets reduce forage demand and cut feed costs but require careful oversight.
Always provide at least one-half to one percent of body weight in roughage to support rumen health.
Transition cows slowly to high-grain diets over seven to 10 days.
Start with two to three pounds of grain per head and free-choice hay, then gradually increase grain and reduce hay.
Provide plenty of bunk space, feed twice a day if possible and monitor body condition closely.
Alternative feed options
A variety of byproducts and crop residues can supplement or replace traditional feeds, especially when availability or cost is a concern.
These include corn stalks, millet hay, wheat straw and sorghum-sudangrass, which are often cheaper, but require protein supplementation. Note, millet hay and sorghumsudangrass may have nitrate issues under drought. Be sure to ask a local Extension office about testing.
Other options include distillers’ grains, which are 25 to 35 percent crude protein (CP) and high in energy; condensed solubles like distillers’ syrup, which is high in protein and energy; sugarbeet pulp,
a highly-digestible energy source with variable protein; soybean hulls, which are 10 to 16 percent CP with good energy and can be fed with or without hay; wheat middlings, which are high in both protein at 18 percent and energy; corn gluten feed, which is high in protein at 25 percent and works well with forage and cottonseed hulls, which are low in protein and energy-dense.
Always provide a good mineral mix, especially calcium and phosphorus, and consider adding vitamin A during winter or when feeding low-quality roughages.
Keep in mind, byproduct feeds are not uniform like commercial feeds.
Energy and protein can vary widely between batches.
They may contain high levels of certain minerals like sulfur or phosphorus which can interfere with absorption of others or become toxic at high levels.
Sample and test each load of byproduct feed.
Work with Extension educators to determine proper inclusion rates and feeding practices.
Thinking outside the bale
During extreme years, producers have turned to unconventional feeds like brewer’s grains, beet pulp, distillers’ grains, cull potatoes and sweet potatoes.
One creative solution which has gained traction is “cow lasagna” – a layered, fermented feed made from low-cost hay and wet distillers’ grains (WDGs).
To make cow lasagna, unroll a bale of low-cost forage like hay, over-mature grass or poor-quality alfalfa and spread a layer of WDGs three to six inches thick over the hay.
Repeat the layering process – hay, then WDGs.
Pack the stack tightly using a tractor or loader to remove air pockets, then cover with heavy-duty plastic and weigh it down with tires, sandbags or dirt.
Allow to ferment for 30-plus days before feeding.
Nutritional benefits of cow lasagna include high protein and energy since WDGs typically contain 25 to 35 percent CP and 85 to 90 percent total digestible nutrients; a balanced ration, as combining with forage helps dilute excessive protein or sulfur; improved pal-
atability, as fermentation enhances taste and digestibility and extended feed life, reducing spoilage of wet byproducts.
Some tips for success include testing WDGs for nutrient and sulfur content, using dry hay to absorb moisture and improve fermentation, keeping layers thin – less than six inches –sealing well and monitoring covers regularly and using within three to six months for best quality.
Final considerations
If feeding root crops like cull potatoes, always process them to reduce chok-
ing risk, especially in group feeding situations. Gradually introduce all new feeds and monitor cow condition closely during transitions.
Before committing to any alternatives, assess both nutritional and economic value. A helpful resource for this is the University of Wyoming (UW) Ranch Tools Feed Value Calculator, which can be found at uwyoextension.org/ranchtools/relative-feed-value
Wyoming beef producers have weathered many tough feeding seasons. With creative strategies, local feed options and support from
Extension, they can maintain cow productivity while managing feed costs, even when the hay pile is low.
Makayla Getz is the UW agriculture and natural resources Extension educator serving Park County and a member of the UW Beef Extension Team. Established in 2024, the Beef Extension Team is comprised of UW Extension educators and specialists focused on beef production and related topics in Wyoming. For more information, visit uwyo.edu/anisci/ outreach/uw-beef-program/ index.html
$63,900*
Jim Dean McClun
May 19, 1934 – Sept. 17, 2025
Jim Dean McClun, age 91, of Veteran passed away peacefully on Sept. 17.
Jim was born on May 19, 1934 in Huntley to Wilson Earl and Mary (DeBoer) McClun, the seventh of seven children. He had five sisters and one brother.
In 1946, his family moved to the ranch in Veteran.
After graduating from high school, Jim attended the University of Wyoming, where he pledged to Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity and formed lifelong friendships. He was also the treasurer of the ag honorary fraternity Alpha Zeta. He proudly served his
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from their home state or home district show up to a member of Congress’ office – somebody who is, at some point in time, going to make a decision on whether or not they’re going to vote for those individuals – all of a sudden the game changes,” Woodall says during a Sept. 19 episode of the association’s Beltway Beef podcast.
“This is why having producers in town, taking our masses to the Hill and talking about the hometown perspective really helps us be even more effective here in Washington, D.C.,” he adds. “These events are extremely important to the overall political strategy of NCBA and our role in being an advocate and voice for U.S. cattle producers.”
September fly-in highlights
NCBA held the last flyin event of the year Sept. 15-17, welcoming cattlemen from Region Three who were mainly focused on tax provisions, trade, conservation program funding and animal health.
Several NCBA members – including former
NCBA President Kevin Kester – had the opportunity to speak during U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson’s weekly press conference, where they thanked Congress for the One Big Beautiful Bill and discussed the importance of several ag-related provisions within it.
“They really focused on all of the tax provisions and, of course, leading this list is the relief we received on the Death Tax. Taking individual exemption to $15 million and couples’ exemption to $30 million, tying it to inflation so it grows over time and, more importantly, finally making it permanent were all tremendous wins, not only for the cattle business but for every small business out there,” Woodall states.
Other provisions discussed include continued funding for conservation programs like the Environmental Quality Incentives Program and the importance of maintaining the “threelegged stool” of animal health.
country in the U.S. Army for two years in Fort Hood, Texas before completing his bachelor’s degree with the support of the GI Bill. He then went to work at the Sunrise Mine for a few years.
Jim decided it was easier to work for himself, so he came back to the ranch full time. It’s not necessarily easier, but when a person has an entrepreneurial spirit, they have to be their own boss.
Jim spent his life taking care of cattle, improving
“This includes the National Animal Health Laboratory Network and the work they are doing, especially when it comes to New World screwworm; ensuring the U.S. Department of Agriculture has the resources it needs for foreign animal disease preparedness and response and maintaining funding for the foot and mouth disease vaccine bank,” Woodall explains.
Looming government shutdown
With current federal funding is set to expire on Sept. 30, the looming government shutdown was also a hot topic among those on Capitol Hill during the flyin event.
“Every September we face the question of whether or not the government’s going to shut down. We’re seeing it play out today, and we are already seeing action by the House of Representatives to keep it from happening,” Woodall states.
“We engage because we rely on so many federal programs we cannot see shutdown,” he adds. “One of the things that is top of mind every time we have this dis-
the Hereford breed through nutrition and genetics. He was an avid supporter of all agricultural endeavors, but particularly 4-H and FFA. He bought his share of steers from the Fat Stock Sale and supported Southeast FFA’s fundraisers.
Jim married Jerri Geringer in 1962. They had three daughters and one son.
Jim was a member of the South Goshen Presbyterian Church, serving as a session member and Logos grandfather. He was
a member of the Colorado and Wyoming Polled Hereford Association, the Wyoming Hereford Association, the Wyoming Angus Association and the Veteran Volunteer Fire Department. He was also the president of the Goshen County Stockgrowers Association and the Goshen Irrigation District, where he served as a board member for nine years.
Jim is preceded in death by his wife, all of his sisters, his brother and his parents.
He is survived by his daughters JoAnn (Michael)
Hall, Jean McClun and Julie (Troy) Davis; son Jeff (Kari) McClun; grandchildren Katilyn, Dusty (Ivoma), Daniel and Kristina Hall, Kody (Tyler), Kiffany and Kassidy McClun and Janie Davis and great-grandchildren Mason, Kanin, Haisley, Kyson and Kieran. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Services will be held on Oct. 10 at 11 a.m. at North Hills Baptist Church in Lingle, with Pastor Michael Hall officiating.
cussion is whether or not the Food Safety Inspection Service and federal meat inspectors will be deemed as essential and be able to remain on the job if the government shuts down.”
Additionally, Woodall emphasizes the importance of ensuring mandatory price reporting continues in the midst of a shutdown.
“We want to make sure those reports continue should we have a government shutdown,” he says. “In the past weʼve seen those reports go away. Not only does it have an immediate impact for the people who use this information to market their cattle, it also has a long-term effect because data sets that are
missing due to government shutdowns impact historical trends.”
The impending shutdown comes on the heels of a stopgap bill passed by the House of Representatives on Sept. 19 to fund the government through Nov. 21.
However, Senate Democrats rejected it, demanding legislation to undo recent cuts to healthcare programs.
“The federal government is on the brink of its 15th partial shutdown since 1981 because lawmakers have failed to agree on a plan for discretionary funding for the new fiscal year, or about one-quarter of the $7 trillion budget,” notes a Sept. 25 Reuters article written by Bo Erickson and Courtney Rozen.
Reuters and multiple other news sources report the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has been warning federal agencies to prepare for mass firings should the shutdown occur.
“In a late Sept. 24 memo, OMB asked agencies to identify programs, projects and activities where discretionary funding will
lapse on Oct. 1 if the U.S. Congress does not pass legislation to keep the federal government open,” Erickson and Rozen report.
“The memo told agencies to submit their proposed reduction-in-force plans to OMB and to issue notices to employees if they are ultimately shut down. The memo also revealed shutdown planning the Trump administration has kept quiet about until now,” they continue.
According to the OMB memo, “Programs that did not benefit from an infusion of mandatory appropriations will bear the brunt of the shutdown.”
Federal funding is ultimately set to expire at midnight on Sept. 30 unless Congress enacts a continuing resolution or agrees to a full appropriations bill. Although Congress is currently out of session, lawmakers are expected back on Sept. 29 to hammer out a deal.
Hannah Bugas is the managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.
At its 2025 annual meeting, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) recognized three exemplary employees for their service, communication and administration on behalf of their respective states.
“Every year, we have the honor of celebrating individuals whose dedication and innovation help advance agriculture in meaningful ways,” NASDA President and Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward said. “These awards reflect our deep appreciation for those who work wholeheartedly to support our communities, strengthen our food systems and secure a thriving future for agriculture.”
This year, NASDA also awarded the NASDA Public-Private Partnership Award.
Douglass-Irvin Administration Award
Julie Cook, administrative and financial manager of the Wyoming Department of Agriculture (WDA), was selected as the 2025 Douglass-Irvin Administration Award in recognition of her exceptional contributions to a state agency, leading to enhanced administrative efficiency and greater organizational impact.
Cook has dedicated over 25 years to WDA, currently serving as the administration division manager, where she oversees fiscal, human resources, reporting, public information and IT efforts.
With deep expertise in accounting and state regulations, she is a trusted resource both within the department and across Wyoming’s government.
Known for her integrity, problem-solving skills and willingness to take on challenges, Cook has been a steady, highly-respected leader instrumental to the department’s success. Communications Award
Heather Lansdowne,
director of communications of the Kansas Department of Agriculture, received the 2025 Communications Award.
This award honors distinguished efforts in media and public communications which enhance public understanding of agriculture.
Over the last decade, Lansdowne has cultivated a deep respect for and strong connection to Kansas farmers and ranchers, while skillfully ensuring external communication resonates with the general public.
This perspective has proven invaluable in helping convey complex animal and plant health issues in a clear and relatable way.
Lansdowne brings humility, passion and a steadfast belief in the power of teamwork to everything she does.
James A. Graham Award for Outstanding Service
Katie Howard, deputy commissioner of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYS AGM) is the recipient of the James A. Graham Award for Outstanding Service.
This award honors outstanding efforts in delivering meaningful support and service to farmers and ranchers.
Howard has served the NYS AGM for five years, progressing from Special Counsel for Ethics, Risk and Compliance to deputy commissioner in 2024, where she now oversees the Division of Food Safety and Inspection, Division of Milk Control and Dairy Services and the New York State Food Laboratory.
She has played a pivotal role in New York’s proactive response to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), leading complex testing and surveillance initiatives in coordination with federal and state partners to protect dairy herds, poultry and public health.
Her leadership, profes-
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) reminds deer hunters of a recent boundary change to Deer Hunt Areas 106 and 109 northwest of Cody.
The eastern boundary of Deer Hunt Area 106 has changed and now follows Dead Indian Creek. The switchbacks on Chief Joseph Highway east of Dead Indian Creek are now part of Deer Hunt Area 109, which is a limited-quota area.
For legal boundary descriptions, refer to page 42 in the 2025 Deer Regulations.
Additionally, WGFD reminds the public of later season dates for several deer hunt areas in southeast Wyoming. These date shifts are a result of multiple years of public feedback gathered through the seasonsetting process.
General license season dates for Deer Hunt Areas 15, 59 and 64, along with Type Two and Type Six Licenses in Hunt Areas 59 and 64, will be Oct. 20-31 this year. These areas are within Nonresident Regions T and J.
In the past, the general season for Hunt Area 15 ran Oct. 1-14, followed by general seasons for Hunt Areas 59 and 64 Oct. 15-31. This resulted in many hunters hopping from one area to another, often contributing to overcrowding. Additionally, Hunt Area 15 – Nonresident Region T – is a priority herd for chronic wasting disease (CWD) sampling this year. Hunters are encouraged to submit CWD samples as part of WGFD’s ongoing monitoring and management of the disease.
sionalism and collaborative approach have been instrumental in maintaining New York’s status as unaffected by HPAI, earning her the respect of colleagues, regulators and agricultural producers statewide.
The NASDA PublicPrivate Partnership Award honors a NASDA partner organization which has worked alongside state departments of agriculture to deliver a program, project or service with a meaningful impact at the state or national level.
This year, the award was presented to SAS.
While all NASDA partners raise the department’s ability to serve state agri-
culture departments and provide quality member value, SAS has gone above and beyond. SAS has been an active NASDA partner since 2022, and since joining the network, the SAS team has proactively sought solutions to the issues they hear about in meetings.
This year, SAS brought
about four regional and national solutions to address issues NASDA members face with an inaccurate drought system, international market development and regional food system resiliency.
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While many herds in the Casper region remain below objective, particularly those roaming from Douglas, Lusk and Sundance, WGFD reports numbers are improving due to mild winters and excellent fawn production in 2023-24.
This has allowed for a slight increase in the number of licenses issued, although hunting seasons in the area will remain conservative.
“Despite numbers remaining below desired levels in much of the region, hunters should experience average- to high-harvest success as buck ratios remain strong and license issuance is structured in an attempt to ensure high success for hunters,” WGFD states.
The Lander region’s pronghorn are also showing signs of recovery after heavy losses in the severe winter of 2022-23.
WGFD says hunters should expect to see fewer,
lower-quality bucks compared to years prior, and as a result, license numbers remain reduced. However, with fewer hunters in the field, those who drew tags should have good chances at success, though more patience may be required, WGFD says.
Pronghorn status in the Laramie region is a mixed bag.
Western herds in the area are still rebounding from drought and the winter of 2022-23, while central populations are doing well, resulting in license increases. Grassland herds east of the Laramie Range have declined steadily over the past seven years, with poor fawn survival stunting recovery.
WGFD notes overall hunting opportunities in the Laramie region in 2025 will be similar to past years, and hunters can expect decent buck numbers but fewer
older animals.
The Cody region’s pronghorn herds are in good shape, with populations stable to increasing. WGFD reports fawn production was up in 2024 compared to the year before, and early signs this year point to another strong crop.
“For those fortunate enough to draw pronghorn licenses within the region, overall hunting should be better than last year,” reads the WGFD forecast.
Likewise, the Sheridan region’s pronghorn numbers are below objective, but seem to be improving. Quotas are largely unchanged with slight increases in some areas.
WGFD reminds hunters to be mindful access is limited due to private land, and crowding is common on public parcels early in the season.
According to the report, the Green River region is home to six herds, and numbers across the region are still down.
WGFD notes the southern Sublette, Uinta-Cedar Mountain and Carter Lease herds are stable and should provide solid hunting opportunities, while the Baggs and Bitter Creek herds are still struggling and the South Rock Springs herd shows higher numbers in the north than the south.
While many herds across the state have been on the mend, those in northwest Wyoming haven’t fared as well.
After severe winter losses in 2022-23 and an outbreak of Mycoplasma bovis, nearly 2,000 licenses were cut in the Pinedale region, including all doe and fawn tags and nearly 80 percent of buck tags.
“License allocation continued to be restrictive in 2024 and will again be conservative this year,” WGFD explains. “The good news is August trend counts in 2024 resulted in a relatively high 67 fawns per 100 does and the total counts increased markedly from 2023, so the herd is bouncing back.”
because of the low license quota.”
The small migratory segment of the Sublette herd that makes its way through the Jackson region were part of the northwest Wyoming population suffering brutal losses. Because of this, Hunt Area 85 will remain closed for the third year in a row while regional managers continue to assess recovery.
Bighorn sheep
When it comes to Bighorn sheep, WGFD notes the Pinedale region’s Darby Mountain herd remains stable, with 79 sheep – including 16 rams – counted during March 2025 surveys. One any-ram license was issued for this herd in Hunt Area 24.
The Whiskey Mountain herd continues to struggle with chronic pneumonia
and poor lamb recruitment, although a non-migratory group in Hunt Area Eight appears stable with 102 animals observed. Two resident any-ram licenses were issued here this year.
The Lander region’s Whiskey Mountain herd showed a slight improvement in lamb production, though levels remain low, as they have for decades.
WGFD says hunters can expect fewer rams overall, but harvest success should be fairly high.
The Ferris-Seminoe herd has reached its population objective, prompting increased license allocations including 23 additional ewe/ lamb tags and eight new Type Two Licenses for younger rams.
In total, 43 ewe/lamb licenses and nine any-ram licenses were issued in the Lander region this year, according to WGFD.
For the Laramie region, WGFD says, “Hunting should be excellent. Hunter success was 100 percent in Hunt Areas 18 and 21 and 90 percent in Hunt Area 19.”
The Jackson and Targhee herds should both offer strong hunting opportunities in the Jackson region as well, according to WGFD’s report.
The forecast reads, “Survey data in Hunt Area Seven indicates good availability of rams with three-quarterscurl or longer horns, with an average success rate in recent years of almost 65 percent. Sheep numbers in Hunt Area Seven are within management objectives and need to be maintained at those levels.”
“Ewe sheep hunters willing to spend the time and effort should have a high opportunity for success,” WGFD adds. “Type Six ewe hunters should expect most ewes to be found at high elevations of typically 9,000 feet or more during the early rifle seasons. Type Six ewe hunters will not have a special archery opportunity and may hunt within the Gros Ventre River and Flat Creek drainages east of U.S. Highway 89, 191 and 26. In Hunt Area Six, success rates vary substantially between years
Additionally, the Absaroka herd of the Cody region remains within objective, while the Devil’s Canyon herd has dropped below objective after a recent pneumonia die off, which cut numbers by an estimated 40 percent. However, WGFD says lamb recruitment has been promising. License allocations in the area were adjusted to balance harvest and management goals and, overall, hunters can expect good opportunities this fall.
Mountain goats
Mountain goat numbers in the Palisades herd of the Jackson region have been in decline, as reflected in the 2022 and 2024 mid-summer trend counts. In response, licenses in Hunt Area Two were reduced for the third consecutive year.
Despite fewer tags, WGFD says hunters can still expect opportunities for trophy-class billies, typically five years or older.
The department also reports the Beartooth herd of the Cody Region remains within population objectives.
The 2025 season was structured to stabilize or slightly increase goats in Hunt Area Three, while maintaining harvest in Hunt Area One. Licenses in Hunt Area Three were trimmed slightly to balance herd management goals and meet the 90-to-10 residentto-nonresident split, while Hunt Area One allocations remained the same.
“Those fortunate enough to have drawn a goat license should have a good goat hunt this fall,” WGFD states.
Check out the Sept. 20 edition of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup for WGFD’s 2025 hunting outlook on elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer, moose and bison. Keep an eye out for the 2025 hunting outlook on small, upland game and game birds in next week’s edition.
Hannah Bugas is the managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup.
Grandstand Arena and continue to serve together as proud members of the F.A.I.R. Posse.
For Nancy Mickelson, the WSF was the highlight of her teenage years more than six decades ago.
At 13, she joined 4-H and began showing dairy cattle, eventually competing across Wyoming and beyond.
In 1962, Mickelson, Laurell Miskimins Fogg, Janelle Miskimins Gaddis and Linda Hunziker, all members of the only all-girl judging team, represented Wyoming at the National Dairy Judging Congress in Waterloo, Iowa.
Mickelson recounts WSF was the ultimate reward for all of the hard work that went into each year’s projects.
“Fair was one of the best experiences of my younger years, and I would gladly do it again. I love those memories,” she says.
Gaddis, a member of the dairy judging team previously mentioned, also remembers showing her Brown Swiss Happy Ours
Keeper’s Midway, which won WSF champion five years in a row between 1958-63.
“The picture of me with the trophy donor is a memory I’ll always treasure,” she says.
Today, Crook County Fair Manager Jasmyne Bryant reflects on how showing livestock at the WSF shaped her path and gave her experiences she will never forget.
“Looking back now, it’s wild to think I once stood in the shoes of an exhibitor, and today I find myself managing a county fair,” Bryant says. “The journey has truly come full circle. Being involved in 4-H and FFA, competing at the fair and seeing where it has led me are all experiences which have shaped my path and opened up so many incredible opportunities.”
Eastern States Exposition Agriculture Retail and Events Assistant Kim Wolfe fondly recalls always looking forward to attending the WSF, stating her favorite competition was the Champion of
Champions Showcase on the green grass.
She also recounts the quality cattle, Pioneer Memorial Museum, quilt shows, sheep camps and rodeo, stating, “It was always the perfect mix of high-level competition and the relaxed feel of the fair-
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died since the beginning of reintroduction efforts in 2023, and seven of those deaths have occurred in 2025 alone. Deaths have been caused by a number of factors, including legal and illegal killings, as well as conflicts with other wolves and predators.
CPW has employed lethal removal tactics in multiple situations involving depredation of livestock by wolves. This increased mortality rate, among other factors, has led groups to once again call for a reevaluation of wolf policy.
Citizen petition
According to a Sept. 12 Aspen Times article written by Ali Longwell, a combination of 29 agricultural groups, hunting organizations and county commissioners recently submitted a petition calling on CPW
to delay wolf reintroduction efforts until at least November 2026.
Citing concerns about inadequate resources, ineffective conflict resolution, lack of communication and subpar depredation management, petitioners argued a pause in wolf releases is necessary to allow time for CPW to address shortcomings and make good on stipulations outlined in the original Proposition 114 text which said the reintroduction program “must be designed to resolve conflicts” with livestock producers.
The petition was submitted on Sept. 5 and signed by the Middle Park Stockgrowers, Gunnison County Stockgrowers Association, Colorado Cattlemen’s Association, Colorado Wool Growers Association, Holy Cross Cattle-
men’s Association, eight county commissioners and 16 other entities, Longwell notes.
“Ranchers are doing everything we can to coexist, but the state has not held up its end of the deal,” says Tim Ritschard of the Middle Park Stockgrowers in a news release. “When wolves kill our cattle, our families pay the price emotionally, financially and generationally.”
“Until CPW can demonstrate it can manage the wolves already here, adding more is irresponsible,” Ritschard continues.
CASWP efforts
Additionally, a group called Colorado Advocates for Smart Wolf Policy (CASWP) is continuing to advocate for a total end to wolf reintroductions by the end of next year.
A Sept. 15 Summit Daily News article, also written by Longwell, reports CASWP has
grounds by the river.”
A legacy for generations
As WSF looks ahead, it will continue to honor heritage, traditions and history while ensuring the fair remains relevant for generations to come. WSF remains an institution proudly showcasing the best of Wyoming.
“We are proud to reflect on 120 years of tradition while looking toward the future,” said Courtny Hinds, WSF general manager. “It’s the people and their memories that make the fair what it is today.”
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renewed efforts at getting a citizen initiative calling for a total end to the state’s reintroduction of gray wolves by Dec. 31, 2026 on the November 2026 ballot. A previous attempt was made, but the first circulation failed to garner enough signatures by the original Aug. 27 deadline.
Patrick Davis, CASWP’s lead organizer, told Summit Daily News the language is identical to what was previously submitted and approved by the Title Board. He further notes the second round will involve “engaging early with stakeholder groups and major donors in and out of Colorado to raise the resources necessary” to get the initiative on the ballot.
In a Sept. 13 news release, CASWP states they have filed draft ballot language with Colorado’s Legislative Council staff. Following approval by the Title Board, the group will
once again begin to circulate petitions statewide in an effort to secure a spot on the ballot.
CASWP clarifies the measure would not ask CPW to remove wolves already in place, but rather amend Colorado law to end all further importations.
The group cites “exploding costs” and killing of imported wolves by CPW as the primary driving factors behind this initiative, claiming expenditures from wolf reintroduction and management are “straining an already challenged state budget and diverting funds from schools, infrastructure and healthcare.”
Additionally, the news release points to “lethal management” tactics employed by CPW in the face of livestock conflicts as undermining the mission of conservation originally outlined in Proposition 114.
“The original prom-
ise of Proposition 114 was ecological restoration,” states the news release. “Instead, CPW has repeatedly resorted to lethal management – shooting wolves it imported after conflicts with livestock. This undermines both conservation ethics and public trust, raising the question, why spend millions bringing wolves to Colorado only to destroy them?”
Next steps For now, CPW is continuing to plan for another release of wolves this winter. The fate of both petitions remains uncertain, as CPW reportedly has four other petitions awaiting action at the moment, while CASWP’s proposal awaits approval from the Title Board and then must garner signatures.
Grace Skavdahl is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.
Sept. 29-20 U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Veterinary Action Plan Public Listening Session, 1 p.m., online. For more information or to register, visit fsis. usda.gov
Sept. 30-Oct. 2 South Montana Angus Association’s Montana Angus Tour, Butte, Mont. For more information, visit mtangus.org/montana-angus-tour.html
Oct. 3 Wyoming Stock Growers Association Ranch Succession Session, Riverton. For more information, visit wysga.org or call 307-638-3942.
Oct. 4 Wyoming Stock Growers Association Ranch Succession Session, Thermopolis. For more information, visit wysga.org or call 307-638-3942.
Oct. 6 Wyoming Stock Growers Association Ranch Succession Session, Cody. For more information, visit wysga.org or call 307-638-3942.
Oct. 7 Wyoming Stock Growers Association Ranch Succession Session, Greybull. For more information, visit wysga.org or call 307-638-3942.
Oct. 8 Wyoming Stock Growers Association Ranch Succession Session, Worland. For more information, visit wysga.org or call 307-638-3942.
Oct. 8-12 29th Annual Trailing of the Sheep Festival, Ketchum, Idaho. For more information, visit trailingofthesheep.org
Oct. 9-26 2025 American Royal Livestock Show, Kansas City, Mo. For more information, visit americanroyal.com
Oct. 10-18 Northern International Livestock Exposition Stock Show and Rodeo, MetraPark, Billings, Mont. For more information, visit thenile.org
Oct. 11 University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources Ag Day Barbecue, 2-5 p.m., Indoor Practice Facility, Laramie. For more information, uwyo.edu/uwag/students/ag-day-bbq-university-of-wyoming.html
Oct. 11 Independent Cattlemen of Wyoming Annual Meeting, Riverton. For more information, visit newsite.icowwy.org
Oct. 15-16 Second Annual Water Quality Conference, University of Wyoming Conference Center, Laramie. For more information, visit deq.wyoming.gov
Oct. 18 Bureau of Land Management Wyoming Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Event, Wheatland Off-Range Corral, Wheatland. For information, visit blm. gov/whb/events, e-mail wildhorse@blm.gov or call 866-468-7826.
Oct. 21 Bureau of Land Management Wyoming Resource Advisory Council Meeting, location TBD. For more information, visit blm.gov/get-involved/resourceadvisory-council/near-you/wyoming
Oct. 22-26 2025 World Hereford Conference, Kansas City, Mo. For more information, visit worldherefordconference.com
1 Blk Bull, 2130# $18450 1 Blk Bull, 1670# $17700
COWS Split Rock Land & Cattle - Worland
2 Blk Cows, avg. 1193# $19700 1 Blk Cow, 1370# $14800
C&R Cattle Co. - Powell
1 Blk Cow, 1185# $17800
1 Blk Cow, 1215# $16800 Greet Ranch Inc. - Ten Sleep
1 Blk Cow, 1260# $17100
2 Blk Cows, avg. 1373# $15900 Kirby Creek Ranch - Thermopolis
6 Blk Cows, avg. 1152# $16600
1 Red Cow, 1225# $15100
Blk Bull, 1760# $17650 Gillett Farms, Inc. - Powell
1 Blk Bull, 2065# $17600 Split Rock Land & Cattle - Worland
1 Blk Bull, 1730# $17500 Mueller, Terry - Shell
2 Red Cows, avg. 1323# $15000 Miller, Joseph - Worland 1 BWF Cow, 1430# $16100 Greet, Brandon - Ten Sleep
2 Blk Bulls, avg. 1728# $17350 Otter Creek Grazing Assoc - Ten Sleep
1 Blk Bull, 1865# $17250 Hampton Sheep Co. - Worland
1 Blk Bull, 2285# $17150 Murray, Veesha - Lovell
1 Hrfd Bull, 1185# $16750
Borre, Gene - Burlington
1 Blk Bull, 1460# $16600
1 Blk Cow, 1535# $15800 Gillett Farms, Inc. - Powell
1 Blk Cow, 1440# $15100
1 Blk Cow, 1475# $12600 Diamond Tail Ranch - Greybull
1 Blk Cow, 1585# $15050 Johnson, Helen - Frannie
1 Blk Cow, 1255# $15050 Murray, Veesha - Lovell
1 Hrfd Cow, 1870# $14450
1 Hrfd Cow, 2140# $13850
• Upcoming Sales •
Sept. 29 – Monday • The Bawl of the Fall Feeder Special & Customer Appreciation Lunch
Oct. 2 – Weigh-Up Special w/ All Class Cattle
Oct. 9 – All Class Cattle
Oct. 13 – Monday • The Bawl of the Fall Feeder Special
Oct. 16 – All Class Cattle, Sheep & Goats
Oct. 23 – Weigh-Up Special w/ All Class Cattle
Oct. 27 – Monday • The Bawl of the Fall Feeder Special Oct. 30 – All Class Cattle
Nov. 6 – Bred Cow Special All Class Cattle
Nov. 10 – Monday • The Bawl of the Fall Feeder Special
Consignments • September 29 •
Bawl of the Fall Feeder Special & Customer Appreciation Day
Kenny & Karl Pierce – 150+ mixed, mostly black, 350-450#, two rounds of shots, weaned, fed hay and Vitalix tubs.
Brewster Ranch – 120 black steers, 450-525#, shots at branding, Byoreg, high elevation.
Mark Hoyt – 100 black steers, 525#, shots at branding.
Susan Neves – 100 mixed black, 500-550#, shots at branding.
Split Rock – 70 black steers, 500-550#, compete vacc.
Ken & Rita Friesen – 85 black mix, 500-550#, shots at branding.
Bonita Ranch – 130 black mix, 550-600#, two rounds of shots.
Pat Pfister – 80 black mix. 500-550#, shots at branding.
3F LLC – 75 mixed red, 350-400#, two rounds of shots, weaned.
Blackstar Cattle Co. – 75 black steers, 450-550#, complete vacc.
PAR Ranch – 65 black steers, 400-500#, two rounds of shots.
JR or Gladys Johnstone – 50 mixed black, 500#, shots at branding; 10 black yearlings mixed, 600-700#, two rounds of shots.
Jediah Risch – 64 black mix, 550-600#, two rounds of shots.
Luke Foss – 40 black mix, 550-550#, shots at branding.
Joe Thomas – 15 black bull calves; 17 black heifers calves, 350-400#, complete vacc.
Michael & Bobbie Byrd – 30 black & red mix, 400-500#, two rounds of shots, weaned & bunk broke.
Josh Mastre Livestock – 30 black mix, 450-500#, shots at branding.
Wooden Shoe Farms – 20 black steers, 450-500#, one round of shot.
Clint Graft – 12 black mix, 500#, one iron, two rounds of shots.
Harry and Donna Herren – 12 black mixed, 550#, shots at branding.
Michael Bottoms – 10 black steers, 550#, two rounds of shots, poured.
Doug & Betty Miller – 10 weaned black steers, 500-550#.
Will Whitlock – 25 black/BWF yearling heifers, 650#, tow rounds of shots, home raised; 30 black & red yearling steers, 650-700#, two rounds of shots.
Jace Hook – 7 black and red, mixed yearlings, 700-750#, two rounds of shots.
Lois Martin – 2 black steers; 5 black heifers, 500#, two rounds of shots, weaned and poured.
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Colorado Draft Horse and Equipment Auction, Adams County Regional Park, Brighton, Colo., 970-381-3649, 970-381-3547, joshwhiteauctions.com
Colorado Horse Sale, Montrose County Fairgrounds, Montrose, Colo., 970744-8989, coloradohorsesale.com
The NILE 2025 Gold Buckle Select Horse Sale, Metra Park, Billings, Mont., 406-256-2497, thenile.org
Basin Angus Ranch Elite Female Sale, Billings Livestock Commission, Billings., Mont., 406-350-0350, 406-350-2332, 406-366-3612, basinangus.com
Micheli Cattle Company Bull Sale, at the ranch, Ft. Bridger, 307-747-7786, 307-747-3897, micheliranch.com
Ochsner Roth Cattle Company Private Treaty Sale, at the ranch, Torrington, 307-532-3282, 307-575-5258, qualitybulls.com
Triangle J Ranch Harvest Select Female Sale, at the ranch, Miller, Neb., 308-627-5085, 308-457-2505, 308-293-9241, trianglejranch.com
Stellpflug Cattle Company Fall Bull Sale, Hoffman Ranch Facility, Thedford, Neb., 307-351-1712, stellpflugcattle.com
Nov. 20 K2 Red Angus Fall Female Sale, K2 sale barn, Wheatland, 307-331-2917, k2redangus.com
Nov. 20
Nov. 21
Nov. 22
Nov. 23
Largent and Sons “Prime Fuel” Sale, at the ranch, Kaycee, 307-738-2443, 307-267-3229, largentandsons.com
Leachman Cattle of Colorado Fall Roundup Bull Sale, Meriden, 970-5683983, leachman.com
Redland Angus Annual Production Sale, Buffalo Livestock Marketing, Buffalo, 307-250-1548, redlandangus.com
Colorado Horse Sale, Adams County Fairgrounds, Brighton, Colo., 970-7448989, coloradohorsesale.com
Nov. 25 Paint Rock Angus Annual Fall Sale, at the ranch, Hyattville, 307-469-2206, 307-271-2000, 307-272-5332, 307-578-7392, paintrockangus.com
Dec. 2
ZumBrunnen Angus Annual Bull and Female Production Sale, at the ranch, Lusk, 307-216-0198, 307-334-2265, zbangus.com
Dec. 2 Ward Livestock Sixth Annual Red, White and Blue Bull Sale, at the ranch, Laramie, 307-399-9863
Dec. 2 Western Video Market, Silver Legacy, Reno, Nev., 530-347-3793, wvmcattle.com
Dec. 6 Leachman Cattle of Colorado High Altitude Bull Sale, Loma, Colo., 970568-3983, leachman.com
Dec. 6 T-Heart Ranch High Altitude Female Sale, at the ranch, LaGarita, Colo., 719-850-3082, 719-850-3083, t-heartranch.com
Dec. 9 Rock Lake Angus Annual Production Sale, at the ranch, Wheatland, 307331-1175, 307-630-1593, rocklakeangus.com
Terrific wind storm on Tuesday blew down buildings and trees Traffic delayed generally
Much damage done to property in Dillon and Vicinity
These were the headline and subheads in the Oct. 10, 1903 issue of the Dillon Doublejack published in the Sierra Madre Mountains town of Dillon. The story reads:
The worst windstorm ever known in this part of the country occurred on Tuesday. The new Miner’s Hall and the Fuiks Brother’s store, both of which were in course of construction, were blown down.
The Miner’s Hall was completely demolished and will have to
be entirely rebuilt. Fuiks Brother’s store building was not so badly damaged but was blown off of its foundations.
The front of the livery stable was also torn off. The Miner’s Hall and Fuiks’ store were blown down in the morning and the livery stable during the afternoon.
There were a number of people coming over Bridger Pass during the storm and trees were falling everywhere, but no one was seriously hurt, although several people were bruised by blows from falling trees.
Those who have come over the pass since the storm wonder that no one was killed as there are hundreds of trees lying across the road between here and
Battle, and there are very few large trees left standing around Battle.
Most of the people who were out in the storm were compelled to stop and camp, as their teams would not travel in the storm. There are many freight teams on the road between this place and Rawlins which are delayed by the storm.
Short articles in the same issue of the newspaper note:
The weather is beautiful again after the storm. Davy Crockett returned Wednesday from Battle. He was detained there for two days by the recent severe storm.
Alfred Brile returned Tuesday. He drove in from Rawlins and was obligated to stop and camp when he was 18 miles from Rawlins on account of the storm.
The carpenters began work on reconstructing the Miner’s Hall on Thursday. It will take some time to rebuild it as much of the lumber is broken up, and they will be obligated to get new material.
Helen Johnson – 10 black steers, 600#, one round of shots.
Bryan and Martha Warner – 8 mixed F1 SimX, 350-450#, complete vacc.
Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Torrington
Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Greeley, CO National Sheep Summary As of September 19, 2025 Compared to last week slaughter lambs and slaughter ewes traded firmer. All sheep sold per hundred weight (CWT) unless otherwise specified. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-3 San Angelo: 100-110 lbs 178.00; 120-130 lbs 178.00. Billings: No test.
F t. Collins: 50-60 lbs 260.00; 60-70 lbs 240.00-241.00; 70-80 lbs 212.50-232.50; 80-90 lbs 215.00-232.50; 90-100 lbs 210.00-219.00; 100-110 lbs 205.00-222.50; 110-120 lbs 210.00-220.00; 120-130 lbs 205.00-216.00.
Sioux Falls: 50-60 lbs 255.00-280.00; 60-70 lbs 240.00265.00; 70-80 lbs 230.00-260.00; 80-90 lbs 215.00-232.50; 90-100 lbs 215.00-235.00; 110-120 lbs 225.00-235.00; 120-130 lbs 229.00-241.00; 130-140 lbs 230.00-244.00; 140-150 lbs 246.00-247.00; 150-160 lbs 26.00-248.00. Equity Coop: No test. Slaughter Ewes San Angelo: 104.00-134.00.
Billings: No test.
Ft. Collins: 84.00-137.50.
Sioux Falls: 95.00-120.00.
Equity Coop: No test.
Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1 San Angelo: No test.
Billings: No test.
Ft. Collins: No test.
Sioux Falls: No test. Equity Coop: No test. Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2
San Angelo: No test.
Ft. Collins: No test..
Billings: No test.
Sioux Falls: No test. Sheep and lamb slaughter under federal inspection for the week to date totaled 34,000 compared to 35,000 last week and 35,342 last year.
Source:
Source: USDA- CO Dept of Ag Market News Service, Greeley, CO
Nebraska Hay Summary
As of September 25, 2025
Compared to two weeks ago, all reported bales of hay sold steady. Demand was light. Quite a lot of talk of cutworm issues in alfalfa this month. With some people saying it has mowed a lot of the 4th cutting off. Many are spraying to save what they can of the alfalfa plant. Usually September is a slow month to move hay due to people being busy with the start of fall harvest. With September being wet, silage chopping and high moisture corn production has been pushed back in many areas, and it looks like October may be another slow month for hay producers in net sales. Grass is also bountiful in most areas of the state, and more than likely cattle will graze until the dry corn is picked and cattle must be moved to winter grazing. Some producers are thinking of throwing the towel in and tearing up standing alfalfa fields as cattle numbers remain low, price per ton they are receiving is lower than break even cost and other variables thrown into their thought process. Note this report is released twice a month.
Central Nebraska
Alfalfa Ground (Delivered) 130
Alfalfa - Premium
Prairie/Meadow Grass - Premium Small Square 8/bale
Prairie/Meadow Grass
are attempting to get an additional cutting of hay along the highline as late summer rains helped spur enough regrowth to
justify another cutting. Straw sold fully steady. Market activity was mostly moderate this secession. According to the drought monitor 36.84% of the state is in Moderate drought or worse, down 5.11% from 2 weeks ago. 22.92% of the state is in an Severe drought or worse, up 0.52% from 2 weeks ago. 8.55% of the state is in Extreme drought or worse, up 0.31% from 2 weeks ago. 0% of the state is in Expectational drought, unchanged from 2 weeks ago. Notably, 54.99% of the state is abnormally dry, up 2.28% from 2 weeks ago. N/A
Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Billings, MT
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Gottsch Livestock Feeders is looking for Cowboys/Pen Riders for their feedyard in Red Cloud, NE. The main focus of the Cowboy/Pen Riders are spotting, pulling, diagnosing and taking cattle to the hospital and shipping fat cattle. This person will need to be a team player who is seeking a long-term position. You will have the opportunity to work with and learn from some of the best in the industry.
CROOK COUNTY WEED AND PEST IS LOOKING FOR A MOTIVATED INDIVIDUAL
TO JOIN OUR TEAM: Please visit www.crookcountyweeds.com/news to view job description and application or stop by our office at 802 11th Street South, Sundance, WY 82729, to pick up forms. 10/11
RANCH HAND/GROUNDS
KEEPER: Full-time position at a family-owned ranch near Cody, WY and located in the Shoshone National Forest. Position entails lawn care, irrigation, heavy equipment operation, carpentry, equipment maintenance, building maintenance and overall residential and agricultural property maintenance. Experience is welcome but will train the right candidate. The ideal candidate will be reliable; have a strong work ethic; be able to perform individually and with a team; be a self-starter and enjoy working outdoors. Benefits include health, with optional dental and vision; paid-time off and 401(k) with employer matching contribution. For the right candidate housing on property is also available. Salary based upon previous experience. Send resumes to cg1@colliergroupoffice. com 10/25
DEVILS TOWER FOREST
PRODUCTS, INC., A LUMBER MANUFACTURER IN HULETT, WY, IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FULL-TIME BOILER/KILN OPERATOR, MILLWRIGHT
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• Serving Wyoming and surrounding areas
• Licensed, bonded and insured
• Headquartered out of Sheridan, WY For all your trucking of livestock, hay and general freight, call 307-751-2068
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DOGS, PUPS FOR SALE: Mostly Great Pyrenees crossed with Anatolian, Akbash and Maremma. Working parents on site. Great dispositions. Shots current. Seven months old. Currently working with goats and kids. Call Donna, 307262-5699, Clay, 307-331-5762 or e-mail cenix@wyomail. com 10/18
STOCK DOG PUPPIES FOR SALE: Awesome working dogs for cattle and sheep. Mom is a border collie/kelpie and dad is a border collie. Also, good with kids. For more information, call 406-380-2629. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 10/4
110 BRED HEIFERS FOR SALE: All solid red Beefmaster, hand picked from 600 replacement females. Calving AprilMay. FOB Hyattville, WY. Call 719-641-9677 9/27
COW MAGNETS FOR SALE: 7,000 AVAILABLE, BULK PRICING!! Prevent hardware disease in beef and dairy herds with high-strength cow magnets, used but in very good condition. Bundled and ready to go. Ideal for Holsteins, Herefords, Longhorns, Angus and more. $1/magnet. Bulk pricing available. Generous discounts on large orders. Local pickup or delivery options available. Willing to travel or meet halfway depending on location and quantity. Based in Logan, UT. Serving UT, WY, ID, CO, NV. Willing to make a deal. Let’s talk and get your herd protected! Call/text 435-915-6481, e-mail boudrero.rob.1978@gmail.com. To view photos, go to www.wylr. net in the classifieds 9/27
CUSTOM FEEDING AND FINISHING FOR CATTLE AND SHEEP. Cactus Hill Ranch Company, Fort Collins, CO. Contact AJ Nelson, 970-3728273 9/27
FAITHFUL FEEDERS: Heifer development, backgrounding and grass calf prep. Billings, MT. Call Ryan, 406-696-0104 4/11
WINTER PASTURE: 500 irrigated acres with running water all winter long and 300 acres exceptional additional grazing. Looking for at least 500 head if possible. $1.20/ day per head. Cody, WY. Call 307-899-7755 10/18
Wanted PASTURE WANTED AND/OR RANCH OR FARM LEASE, northwest Wyoming or south-central Montana. References available. Call 307-851-2426 9/27
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COMMERCIAL/AG LOAN
OFFICER, BUFFALO, S.D.: Pioneer Bank & Trust is hiring a full-time Loan Officer to join our team in Buffalo, S.D. This role involves business development, portfolio management and a variety of lending types including commercial, ag and consumer. We offer: Competitive salary. Profit sharing and bonus program. Full benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 40(1k). Generous PTO. Moving and daycare assistance. Advancement opportunities!! Ideal candidates have a degree in Business or Finance and 5+ years of lending experience (or related). Join a community-focused bank with a strong reputation and long-term career potential. EOE, including disability/ Vets. Apply today at www. pioneerbankandtrust.com/ employme 10/18
RANCH HAND NEEDED: Located in northwest South Dakota. Call Will Simpson, 325277-8420 10/4
DEVILS TOWER FOREST PRODUCTS, INC., A LUMBER MANUFACTURER IN HULETT, WY, IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FULL-TIME LICENSED ELECTRICIAN: Benefit package includes company paid medical and dental insurance (including dependents), life insurance, company-matching 401(k), safety incentives, holiday pay, paid vacation and sign-on bonus. Mandatory employment and random drug testing is conducted. EOE. Starting wage D.O.E. Online applications are available at wwww.neimanenterprises. com . E-mail applications to joe.ortner@devilstowerfp. com or fax to 307-467-5418, contact Joe Ortner at 307467-5252 with additional questions 10/4
SAWMILL AND PLANER PRODUCTION OPERATORS: Benefit package includes company paid medical and dental insurance (including dependents), life insurance, company-matching 401(k), safety incentives, holiday pay, paid vacation and sign-on bonus. Mandatory employment and random drug testing is conducted. EOE. Starting wage D.O.E. Online applications are available at wwww. neimanenterprises.com. Email applications to joe.ortner@devilstowerfp.com or fax to 307-467-5418, contact Joe Ortner at 307-467-5252 with additional questions 10/4
ALL TYPES OF EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLE FINANCING. Great service!! Great rates!! Call Chuck Brown at C.H. Brown Co., LLC, 307-3223232 (office), 307-331-0010 (cell) or e-mail chuckbrown@ wyoming.com 9/27
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!! 10/4
hot irons and 2 sets of electric irons, $3,000. Call only, 307-899-3737 10/18
REGISTERED WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: RSC, renewed to Jan. 1, 2027. $2,000 OBO. Call 605201-7173 3/29
WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE. LRC, LBH, renewed to 2033. $1,500. Call 307-259-2062 10/11
WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: RRC, RSH. Registered until Jan. 1, 2035. No horses or cattle with brand. No irons available. $1,200 OBO. Call Ronnie at 303-913-2493, leave a message if no answer 10/11
WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE. LRC, renewed to 2033. $2,500. Call 307-2592062 10/4
REGISTERED WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: LRC, LSS, LSH. Fees paid thru January 2029. Two fire irons, 2.5 and 3.5 inch. Three electric irons, 2.5, 3.5 and 5.5 inch. $3,250. Call or text 307-575-7065 10/4
OWN A PIECE OF WYOMING HISTORY, OLD WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: LRC, LTH, originally issued in 1910. Purchased by my grandfather in 1913. Easy to read when placed on cows or horses, $12,500. Call 307631-6838 10/4
230 BLACK ANGUS BRED HEIFERS: South Dakota origin, OCVD, exposed to proven LBW Black Angus bulls for 45 days. Start calving Feb. 1, 2026. References available. Call 785-394-1955 (cell), 785394-2374 (home) or 785-7315067 10/11
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 TFN
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 10/18
FOUR-YEAR-OLD GRAY AND WHITE PAINT PERCHERON CROSSBRED MARE: 15.3 hands, broke to ride and drive since she was 2 years old, calm, gentle, packed in the mountains and soft in the neck rein. $5,700 OBO. Call 307-467-5651 10/18
AQHA WEANLINGS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE: Bloodlines include Frenchman’s Guy, Sun Frost, Freckles Playboy, Poco Bueno and many more. Douglas, WY. For more information, call 970-768-4597 or visit www.lefflerlivestock.com 10/18
GET READY FOR THE RIDE!! Large SELECTION of saddles, HEADSTALLS, reins and SADDLE pads. $AVE on BOOTS, BOOTS, BOOTS!!! HONDO, BOULET, JUSTIN WORK BOOTS, TWISTED X (boots and shoes) and more!! Well stocked for arena, range and above the plains. 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 9/27
2025 NET-WRAPPED ROUND
Sheepwagon for Sale
Handcrafted with handforged iron work. We also offer wooden wagon wheel restoration and wheelwright services.
McGilvray Farms
785-734-2663
FINE FLEECED YEARLING TARGHEE, RAMBOUILLET AND COLUMBIA BUCKS FOR SALE. Call or text 307-6804950 10/18
1,400+ COLUMBIA BREEDING EWES: Age 1-5 years old, jug lambed, weighing an average of 185 lbs. Call or text for additional information and videos, LJ Cooper, 970-2753433 10/18
ARE YOU IN NEED OF A NEW HERDER CAMP OR A PERSONAL RANGE CAMP FOR YOUR FAMILY? Contact us at Western Range Camps and see what we can build for you. We specialize in quality, handcrafted camps built to your specifications. Contact us today to design the camp just right for you. Western Range Camps, 435-4625300, heidi@wrcamps.com, 1145 S. Blackhawk Blvd, Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647 9/27
HAY FOR SALE: Grass, grass/ alfalfa mix and millet. No rain. Call Greg, 605-222-2976 or Mark, 605-641-0156 10/4
TONS AND TONS OF HAY FOR SALE!!! Alfalfa, alfalfa/grass mix, straight grass (crested wheat and native grasses), winter wheat, 1,300-1,350 lb. net-wrapped round bales. Deliveries are available if needed or come and get it. Sheridan, WY area. Call the ranch, 307-737-2680 or 307751-2068 (cell) 10/18
NEW HAY FOR SALE: Small square bales, has been undercover, never been rained on, weed free, grass/20% alfalfa mix, $125/ton. Call Jack, 307250-0346 10/18
BALES: Grass/alfalfa mix, first and second cutting available, $150/ton. 2024 CROP, 90 netwrapped round bales, 1,500 lbs., grass/alfalfa mix, $125/ton. Located in Cody, WY. Calls only, 307-899-3737 10/18
HAY FOR SALE: First cutting $125/ton and second cutting $150/ton. Cody, WY. Call 307899-7755 10/18
STRAW FOR SALE: 400 TONS OF BARLEY STRAW, 4x4 squares, $40/ton. Located west of Powell, WY. Call or text 307-202-0532 for more information 10/18
HAY FOR SALE: 2025 grass/ alfalfa, first and second cutting alfalfa, millet, haybet barley and CRP hay. 2024 first cutting grass/alfalfa, first and second cutting alfalfa and CRP hay. GRINDING HAY also available. All in net-wrapped round bales. Semi load delivery available. Call for pricing, ask for Klint, 701-290-4418, send a text if no answer or keep trying 10/11
HAY FOR SALE: First, second and third cutting alfalfa, alfalfa/orchardgrass and grain hay options, 3x3 and netwrapped round bales. Delivery available. WE ALSO OFFER CUSTOM TRUCKING, hay hauling and side dump to haul gravel. Call Cheney Trucking/Johnathan Cheney, 605569-0469 9/27
EAR CORN FOR SALE. NON GMO, no pesticides. Minatare, NE. Call Byron, 303-818-8152, leave message 10/11
HAY FOR SALE: 1,400-1,500 lb. net-wrapped bales. Alfalfa, mixed and grass. Located in Slope County, N.D. Will load. Still cutting, will have approximately 1,000 bales. $110/ton. Call 701-440-1764 10/11
HAY FOR SALE: Grass and alfalfa hay. ALSO, forage wheat and straw. 3x4 square bales. Delivery available!! Call 307630-3046 10/11
2025 HAY AVAILABLE: Round bales and small squares. Grass/ alfalfa mix and alfalfa. ALSO, have certified grass and alfalfa. Located in Powell, WY. Call JK, 307-254-8201 10/11
VALLEY VIDEO HAY MAR-
KETS, LLC: Representing 40 of the best growers in eastern Wyoming and western Nebraska. Call now for your fall/winter needs, Barry McRea, 308-2355386, www.valleyvideohay. com 10/11
ROUND-BALED GRASS: 2025 crop 1,000 lb. net-wrapped bales. $40-$60/bale depending on variety. Cody, WY area. Call, don’t text, Anthony at 307254-2645 11/8
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 307762-3878 or 307-899-4714, leave message 10/4
CERTIFIED BARLEY STRAW FOR SALE, 3x4 bales. Cody, WY. Call 307-899-1952 TFN
CERTIFIED ORGANIC ALFALFA/GRASS MIX HAY: No chemicals, 3x3 squares and round bales. Adrian Troyer, Byron, WY. Call 307-631-4104 12/27
CERTIFIED WEED-FREE PURE
ALFALFA HAY: 2025 second cutting available in 3x3 squares, averaging 750-800 lbs. 2025 first and second cutting also available in small squares, averaging 7080 lbs. ALSO, 100+ tons of 2024 hay with weather damage. Would be good cow hay or great for compost. 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 10/11
HIGH QUALITY HAY FOR YOUR HIGH QUALITY ANIMAL: Alfalfa/ native grass mix, small squares, $7/bale. Delivery available at 59 cents/mile for orders of 50 or more. Call/text Jeremy, 406-2087132 10/4
2025 OAT HAY FOR SALE: Net-wrapped bales put up with a John Deere 569 baler with average bale weight of 1,4001,425 lbs. Call for exact pricing and pickup/delivery options. Located near Java, S.D. Call 605-281-3002. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 10/4
ALFALFA FOR SALE: Over 100 tons, dairy quality, has some grass. $210/ton. Located around Lebanon, S.D. Call 605769-4049 10/4
2023 LOGAN BULLSEYE 3 HORSE SLANT, BUMPER PULL, FRONT TACK: Trailer measures 6.8’ wide x 7’ tall x 16’ box with a 2 5/16” ball, diamond plate gravel guard, front tack has a swing out saddle tree, bridle hooks, blanket tree, brush tray and a spare tire. The horse area is equipped with padded stalls, roof vents, double lined with vortex lining on all walls, big bus windows on butt side, fully framed drop down windows with safety bars and Logan screens, 3 LED load lights, aluminum skin and polished sides, double back doors and a rubber rear bumper. Brand new condition. Asking $18,900. ALSO, IRON BULL DUMP TRAILER: 5’x10’, GVWR 7,000 lbs., 2 3,500 lb. axles, tarp system, spare tire, 2 slide-in ramps. $4,500. Call 307-213-0062. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 9/27
CASE 1070 TRACTOR: 5,000 plus hours, with Du-Al loader and grapple. $12,500. Calls only, 307-899-3737 10/18 FOR SALE: John Deere 3975 silage cutter with 3RN green cutter head. Lorenz 16’x29’ 18 ton bale/stack mover. Gehl manure spreader with slop gate, double floor chains, 2 beaters, tandem axle. Meridian 240 PT seed tender, all hydraulic and roll tarp. Bale King 3000 Vortec hydraulic bale processor. Rowse double 9’ hydraulic mower, like new. Rowse 9’ pull type mower. H&S Hay Machine II hydraulic windrow fluffer. J&M 365 gravity box with 12 ton gear truck tires. Ford 7N tractor with wide front, runs great. Landoll 36’ cushion gang disc with 3 bar mulcher. 2019 Freightliner, DD13 engine, 12 speed automatic, daycab, good rubber, air ride. For-Most cattle working chute with automatic headgate and palp cage. Burns portable calf creep feeder. Burns portable loading chute. John Deere 716A chuckwagon with John Deere tandem running gear. H&S 7+4 18’ chuckwagon with bunk feeding extensions and tandem 14 ton running gear. 14’ HD box scraper with tilt. Farm King 8’ snowblower with hydraulic spout. All in very nice condition!! Call 605-999-5482 10/18
2023 KIOTI RX7320: Power shuttle with creep, 73 HP, 3 remotes, live hydraulics to the front, fluid in tires, block heater, 92 hours and Bluetooth stereo. $46,500. For more details, call 307-388-3300 10/11
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. A 20’ Krause offset disc (new blades in front). Safety pull with a bull hitch. 2003 IHC 9400I Eagle semi fifth wheel truck, Cat engine, 26’ end dump trailer with roll tarp. 1997 Kenworth T800, Detroit engine, 20’ box with hoist, roll tarp, both beet and grain end gates. John Deere front suitcase weights. IHC front suitcase weights. Contact Greg Keller at 406-679-1136 10/11
LODGEPOLE OUTDOOR FURNACES, 307-223-2046. Your authorized Central Boiler Dealer. Get your outdoor wood furnace today!! $2,000 tax credit on qualifying models!! Efficient wood heat. Heat multiple buildings. Invest in your heating, don’t just pay for it!! See us at www.cb.lodgepoleproducts. com!! 9/27
Have Fencing Equipment to Sell Advertise Here!
RAIL TIES: #1-9 ft., #1 and #2-8 ft. USED CULVERTS: Three ft., 2 ft., 18” and various lengths. ALSO, 14 pieces of heavy duty schedule 80 PVC, 3.5” ID, 20’ long with stainless steel couplers. Call EMC2, 307-630-2345 or 307-534-5253 9/27 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 acom and click our “Picking A Fence Post” tab to see why folks choose our posts!! TFN
HYDRAULIC SQUEEZE CHUTE with 8’ alley and 16’ round tub. PORTABLE LOADING CHUTE. Saint Ignatius, MT, delivery available. For more information and pricing, call 406531-1036 9/27
160 ACRES 8 MILES SOUTHWEST OF YODER, WY: Conveniently located at the end of a lightly traveled oil road. This property offers both privacy and opportunity. Beautiful setting to build your dream home with sweeping views of Goshen Hole. This producing farm is ready for your vision. $150,000. SELLING WYOMING STATE LEASE: 650 acres located 15 miles northwest of Cheyenne, WY. For the first time in 50 years, this long held lease is being offered for sale. Features a beautifully renovated home. In pasture and farmland. $595,000. Pictures at www.buyaranch.com Call Casey Essert, Land Broker, 307-532-1750 TFN
water system for animals. The property is protected by a conservation easement, preserving its natural beauty and ecological value.
Whether you’re seeking a secluded getaway, a wildlife sanctuary, or a truly unique Western retreat, this is a once-in-a generation offering.
New Lots for Sale at Pine Ridge Ranch: Beautiful home on 44 acres, partially pine tree covered view lot with plenty of grazing/ viewing area. 3 bedroom 2 bath, open living area with great views and covered deck. Priced at $535,000.
Great view lot with 16’ x 40’ cabin/storage building. 75 acres partially fenced with new barbwire fence. Power is to the cabin site area. Great property for your dream home or a weekend getaway. Close to Platte River, Guernsey and Glendo lakes. Priced to sell at $194,000. Possible owner financing.
Looking for bare land, look no farther lot 17 at Pine Ridge Ranch. 47 acres of mature grass, rolling hills with great views. All that is needed is your imagination. Value priced at $99,000.
Awesome view lot with partial foundation in place, power, well, septic are waiting for your final touches. House plans available. Joins federal lands. Priced at $259,000 for an amazing 50 acres.
Townhouse for sale in Torrington – a must see:
Beautifully maintained townhome tucked away in a peaceful neighborhood. Generous kitchen, living room with fireplace, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and main floor laundry. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, large family room and office on lower left. 2 car garage with storage shelving. Stunning landscaping in backyard. Priced at $375,000.
2309 West C Street, Torrington, WY
307-532-1717 or 307-532-1648 www.ownwyoproperty.com
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will offer approximately 3,508 acres of federal coal reserves for competitive lease by sealed bid on Oct. 8. Lands associated with this lease are in Campbell and Converse counties, approximately 15 miles south of Wright.
“This lease sale exemplifies BLM’s vital role in strengthening America’s energy independence and positioning Wyoming for long-term economic opportunities,” said BLM Wyoming Acting State Director Kris Kirby. “The BLM is committed to the responsible management of public lands, bolstering domestic energy production while benefiting local communities.”
This coal leasing effort directly supports the Trump administration’s goals of reinvigorating the American coal industry, reducing reliance on foreign energy and creating good-paying jobs in rural communities. It also aligns with Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum’s vision of unleashing domestic energy production while streamlining federal processes and ensuring long-term economic growth.
For more information, e-mail the BLM Wyoming Public Affairs Office at BLM_WY_912@blm.gov.
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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced Sept. 23 the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service is investing $200 million in 58 projects through the Community Wildfire Defense Grant Program. These investments, thanks to Congressionally mandated funding, help at-risk communities plan for and reduce wildfire risk, protecting homes, businesses and infrastructure.
“These grants are about putting real resources directly in the hands of the people who know their lands and communities best – America’s foresters. By empowering them, we are protecting homes, businesses and infrastructure while securing the future of our great American landscape,” said Rollins. “Keeping forests healthy, resilient and productive doesn’t come from Wash-
ington, D.C. It comes from us standing alongside the people and communities we serve, and supporting practical, science-based management that ensures the future of the forests and rural prosperity. This is how we safeguard our heritage, protect future generations and ensure that America's land remains the envy of the world.”
“No single organization can address the severe wildfire threats we face today. It is imperative that we work together to protect our forests and communities,” said Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz. “For those communities that already have plans in place, these investments will enable immediate, collaborative action to reduce wildfire risk.”
The selected projects span 22 states and two Tribes, supporting efforts to develop or update their community wildfire pro-
tection plans and carry out projects to remove hazardous or overgrown vegetation that can fuel fires that threaten lives, livelihoods and resources.
In total, the program is investing $1 billion over five years to assist at-risk communities, including tribal communities, nonprofit organizations, state forestry agencies and Alaska Native Corporations with planning for and mitigating wildfire risks on lands not managed by federal agencies.
The Forest Service will announce a fourth funding opportunity later this year.
The Community Wildfire Defense Grant Program helps communities in the wildland-urban interface maintain resilient landscapes, create fire-adapted communities and ensure safe, effective wildfire response –all goals of the unifying
National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy.
The Forest Service worked with Tribes and states through an interagency working group to develop the Community Wildfire Defense Grant Program. Grant proposals undergo a competitive selection process that includes review panels made up of state forestry agencies, Tribal representatives and other partners. The proposals prioritize at-risk communities that have been impacted by a severe disaster, are at a high or very high potential for wildfire hazard and are classified as low income. More information about the funded proposals, as well as announcements about the grant program, is available on the Community Wildfire Defense Grants website at fs.usda. gov/managing-land/fire/ grants
For many horse owners, breeding is an opportunity to shape the next generation – whether by continuing a trusted mare’s legacy or raising a foal with carefully selected traits like temperament, athletic ability or pedigree.
While it can be a deeply rewarding experience, breeding requires a long-term commitment and thoughtful preparation to help ensure a healthy outcome for both mare and foal.
Dr. Mariah Pearson, clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, emphasizes the importance of preparation and offers valuable insights into the mare breeding process.
Starting on the right hoof Because breeding sea
they don’t think about all of the potential problems that come with it,” Pearson said.
“They could spend all of this money to get their mare pregnant, and then she has trouble giving birth, putting her life at risk.”
Even manageable conditions can worsen under the physical demands of pregnancy.
“Getting pregnant puts weight on a mare. If she has laminitis or tendon problems, lameness could get worse,” Pearson said.
If a mare is not a candidate for pregnancy, embryo transfer or other alternatives may be worth discussing with a veterinarian.
‘Foal’ proof planning
Another important step in preparing a mare for breeding is discussing genetic testing.
results, especially if we want her to carry the foal herself rather than using a recipient mare.”
Bridling the budget
Breeding is not only physically demanding, it can also be a significant financial responsibility. Even if a mare is generally healthy, complications can make it more expensive than planned.
“Getting a mare ready to breed – even a young, healthy one – can cost thousands of dollars,” Pearson said. “She might need multiple exams or antibiotics for uterine infections before conception even happens.”
After breeding, the mare will need veterinary checkups at key milestones such as 14 days post-ovulation to confirm pregnancy, 25 to 28 days to check for a heartbeat and
and nine months and/or fetal sexing, typically performed between 63 and 73 days or 100 and 120 days.
Breeding a mare is a big decision – medically, emo
commitment involved.
Individuals who are thinking about breeding their mares should be sure to talk with a veterinarian early to develop a good plan.
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Back when I was a road agent who drove 55,000 miles per year, my favorite thing to do on long boring stretches of asphalt was to figure out what all of the personalized license plates I passed meant.
Some were easy like IMRICH, 4GETIT, ILVBEER, ILLSUE, U MAD, IOU, GOODOG and HAVAPUG – with a pug hanging out the window.
But the ones I liked most were the harder ones to figure out like SHE WON on a Mercedes, obviously referring to a divorce settlement; THX-
ELON on a Tesla; AUDIIOS on an Audi and GONA B L8 on an old clunker pickup. On a Ferrari, I saw a plate that said STOLEN, and on two different Corvettes I saw plates that read ZRO KIDZ and JUSTTRY.
In Illinois, which has the largest number of personalized license plates, I saw a black hearse that said EXPIRED.
On the wall of my home office is my favorite plate of all. I found it nailed to the wall of a mechanic shop, and it would have been totally
apropos on the bumper of all the Oldsmobiles I wore out going to cattle sales. It reads MY OFISS.
Just for fun, can you figure out the following personalized plates? SO4CHN8, NEEDQB, HATCARPLS, GOELEC, UM FRYS and one which should raise the hackles on every rancher –BEVGN.
I better stop now because the spell checker on my computer is blowing steam and making screechy noises.
The reason I bring up the subject of personalized plates is because reading them is very similar to reading brands, another thing I enjoy doing.
I think I’d have made a good brand inspector, even though it’s much harder with cattle than with cars because brands can be found on six different locations and can be rocking, rolling, standing,
walking, tumbling, running, flying, swinging, slashed, broken and even crazy. They can also be lazy, hooked, forked or may only consist of dots like the Two Dot and the Four Dot.
A lot of brands are totally unrelated to the people who own the cattle.
For example, I know a fellow who owns a Lazy A brand, and he is the hardest working person I know. There’s not a lazy bone in his body, and his first and last name don’t contain a single “A.”
Ditto for the brand Crooked L which also belongs to a friend who is the most honest person you’d ever want to deal with.
My favorite type of brands are artistic picture brands like a four-leaf clover, cow’s head, scissors, hash knife, mill iron, turkey track and wineglass.
I collect branding irons, and among my favorites are the pick and shovel belonging to Alex Madonna and the Tejon, which is the cross and the crescent representing two religions and is believed to be the oldest brand ever found. I also have a Diamond A branding iron that I cherish.
I even have an iron with three crosses on it. I don’t know who it belongs to now, but Hernan Cortez, the Spanish conquistador who is best known for conquering the Aztecs and claiming Mexico on behalf of Spain in the 1500s, used to own it.
I’m afraid the iron I have is not quite so old by about 500 years.
The holy grail for me would be to have an iron from the 101 Ranch, the MC, ZX, Four Sixes, a running W from the King Ranch and, of course, the XIT. Most
Rec Vision 8, Nasalgen 3PMH & Vista Once @ branding. Sired by Hancock & Northwest Angus Association Blk Ang bulls. Powerful, stout calves!
Huxtable & McKee- 85 Blk Ang Strs 450-500#. Rec Vision 7 & Vista Once SQ @ branding. Rec Vision 7 & Vista Once SQ @ Precon (9/13). Sired by Hancock, SO, & Flying M Blk Ang bulls. High elevation calves!
Ty & Liz Foxworthy – 70 Blk Ang & AngX Strs 400#. Rec complete vacc. Knife cut. Weaned 7-15. Bunk broke. Been on yearlong mineral & biomos program. Reputation, growthy calves!
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1 Cow, 1380#
Heiferette, 865# $215.00 1 Heiferette, 905# $237.50 WEIGH BULLS
2 Bull, 920# $342.50
2 Bull, 995# $315.00
1 Bull, 1045# $250.00 BIG PINEY
1 Bull, 1980# $199.50
1 Bull, 1860# $191.50 CROWHEART
1 Bull, 1970#
2 Bull, 1892# $184.50
1 Bull, 2130# $181.00
1 Bull, 1845# $179.50
2 Bull, 1960# $178.50 CODY 1 Bull, 1640#
1675#
1 Bull, 1385# $171.50 BRED COWS
PINEY 1 Bred Cow, 1285#
Steer
Heifer, 452# $427.50
522# $410.00
Heifer, 533# $395.00
Heifer, 531# $391.00 6 Heifer, 504# $385.00
Heifer, 627# $376.00 6 Heifer, 543# $372.50
580# $371.00
793#
691#
785# $343.00
846# $332.50
PINEY
Heifer, 885# $331.00
Heifer, 845# $331.00 DANIEL 14 Heifer, 871# $330.50 RIVERTON 7 Heifer, 1050# $301.00
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
YEARLINGS
Hicks Livestock- 115 Blk Ang & Sml % Red/CharX Yrlng Strs 675-775#. Rec Pyramid 5, 8 way & inj Cydectin this spring. 20 Blk PTO Yrlng Hfrs 775#. Tracy Eckhardt- 23 Blk Ang & AngX Spayed Yearling Hfrs 800#. Rec 7 way, Pink Eye & Fusogard. CALVES
Arapahoe Ranch- 400 Blk Ang &AngX Strs 400-500#. High elevation. IMI Global certified. No hormones. Rec Ultrabac 7/Somubac, Inforce 3 & Bovishield Gold One Shot @ branding. Weaned 45-60 days. Hay fed. Sired by Sitz, Stevenson & Walter Blk Ang bulls. Very high quality! Brad Carlson – 250 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 400-500#. Rec Pyramid 5, Once PMH & Vision 7 w/Somnus + Spur @ branding. Knife cut. Sired by Broken Arrow Blk Ang bulls. High desert, green, and fancy! Wyoming Honor Farm- 200 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 550-600#.
Lucinda Calvert – 34 Blk & BWF Ang Strs 500-600#. Rec 7 way @ branding. Out of Wagler Blk Ang genetics.
Jared Hamilton – 11 Blk Ang & Char AngX Strs 600-650#.
Rec Once PMH IN & 7 way. Knife cut @ branding. Reputation, high desert, choice!! GOATS
Chase Taylor- 7 Boer goat wethers.
Brady Hamilton – 1 Boer goat wether.
CALF & YEARLING SPECIAL • START TIME 9:00 AM
YEARLINGS
Smoky Canyon Ranch- 10 Blk & BWF Yrlng Strs 875-900#. CALVES
Mike & Cindy Fabrizius – 175 Ang and AngX Strs 425475#. 120 Ang and AngX Heifer Calves 400-450#. Good quality mineral products available at all times. Vacc @ Branding vision 8, once PMH Nasalgen, vista 5, and Multimin 90. High quality genetic Black Angus sired. Hire desert, green and fancy.
Joe & Deanna Crofts- 275 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 400450#. Rec Virashield 6, Vision 8 w/Somnus +Spur. Yearround mineral program. 100% Black Angus sired. One iron, high desert, green & Fancy!
Martin Land and Livestock- 250 Blk Ang Strs 450-500#. Rec vista Once SQ, vision 7/w somnus@ branding. 100% Sitz Ang sired. Cow herd Sitz genetic for multiple generations! High desert reputation calves!
Joe Jones- 200 mostly Blk Strs 500-550#. 40 mostly Blk Hfrs 400-450#. Rec Inforce, Ultra choice 8, BVD Earnotch negative @ branding. Preconditioned with Ultra choice 8 and Bovishield Gold One shot. Hfrs are bangs vaccinated. Fancy High Desert Calves!
Rimrock Cattle Co- 200 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 400500#. Rec Vista Once SQ, Nasalgen & Vision 7 @ branding. Knife cut. Sired by Blk Ang Bulls. High desert, green & fancy!
Bitterroot Ranch- 170 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 500-550#. Rec Vista 5, Nasalgen 3-PMH & Vision 7 w/ Somnus @ branding; Fusoguard May 1st. 100% Lucky 7 Angus sired. Reputation, high elevation calves!
Ruby Ranch- 150 Blk Ang & AngX Strs 450-525#. Rec Vista 5, Nasalgen & 7way @ branding. Sired by powerful Blk Ang Bulls (predom. Lucky 7 bulls) High elevation & Fancy!!
Wanda Miller – 130 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 550-600#. Comp vacc @ Branding. High elevation. Sired by good Blk Angus bulls, great performing calves!
Charlie McIntosh- 80 Blk, BWF & RWF Strs & Hfrs 450550#. Rec Vision 7 w/Somnus + Spur @ branding. Knife cut. Sired by Powerful Blk Ang & Hereford bulls. Great set of High desert, reputation calves!!
Diamond TA Cattle Co- 75 Red Ang Strs & Hfrs 500-550#.
Rec Pyramid 5 + Presponse SQ & Ultrabac 8 @ branding. High elevation, nice calves!
Steve Ward- 60 Blk Ang/Ang X Strs & Hfrs #500-575. Rec Ultrabac 8, Virashield w/ Somnus, and poured with Ivermectin. Pre-conditioned, weaned, Knife cut, bunk broke. Hfrs are Bangs Vaccinated. High elevation, calm, and fancy set of calves!
John & Sharon Bringolf- 44 Blk, BWF & small % CharX Strs. 12 Blk, BWF & small % CharX Hfrs. Rec Nasalgen & 8 way w/Somnus @ branding. Knife cut. Sired by Angel Blk
Angus bulls. Nice set of high desert calves, coming off extremely dry conditions, ready to perform!
Steve Slagowski- 55 Blk Ang & AngX(F1) Strs 350-550#. Rec Vista Once SQ & Vision 8 @ branding. Sired by Diamond Peak Blk Angus & Durbin Creek Hereford bulls. Good set of high desert calves!
Smoky Canyon Ranch- 55 Blk & BWF Strs & Hfrs 450#. High elevation. Nice set of All Natural calves, that are out
readers probably know the XIT belonged to the Farwell brothers in Texas who built the state capitol in exchange for millions of acres in the Texas Panhandle.
XIT is an abbreviation for 10 in Texas, which was supposedly how many counties the XIT covered. However, it’s a little-known fact the XIT only received land in nine counties.
The brand belonging to my wife and I in California is the US on the right hip. Such a brand makes people believe we are very patriotic, which we are, but what it really stands for is us, as in my wife and I.
The United States also owns a US brand that it has always used to brand mules. It too has a double meaning. Some insist it stands for the U.S., while others believe it stands for unsafe at either end.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10
BRED COWS
Scott Thompson – 35 Blk & Red AngX 3-BM bred cows. Bred to Sim/Ang bulls to start calving March 10th. High elevation, & Complete dispersion!
TUESDAY,
JM Livestock – 600 spayed hfrs 850-925#. 70%
cut. Sired by Sitz Blk Ang bulls & Valley View Charolais bulls. Powerful calves! High elevation & Fancy! of powerful bulls! Ryan & Dillon Hedges- 40 Blk, BWF, Red & RWF SimX Strs & Hfrs 400-600#. Rec Vista Once & 7way @ branding. Sired by Hogg Sim Angus & Jackson Sim bulls. High desert calves! Cris & Rudy Paravacini- 32 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 525-550#. Rec Pyramid 5 + Presponse, 8 way & Mycoplasma Bovis spring & fall. Sired by sons of Sitz Resilient. Long time Black Angus genetics. Nice, one iron calves! Womack Ranch – 35 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 500-550#. Rec CND & Ultrabac 8 @ branding. Sired by PT Livestock Bulls. Fernando Roman – 30 Blk & BWF Ang Strs & Hfrs 400500#. Rec vision 7 w/ Somnus + spur @ branding. March/ April calves. Sired by Blk Ang Basin Pay weight. Fancy, Stout & high desert! Scott Thompson – 30 mostly Blk Strs & Hfrs 425-475#. Rec 7 Way & Vista Once SQ @ branding. High elevation. Reputation calves. Challis & Jesse Whitlock- 30 Blk Ang Strs 475-525#. Rec Vista Once SQ & Vision 7 w/Somnus @ branding. Knife cut. Black Angus sired. High elevation calves! Tim ONeal- 20 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 500-550#. Rec Vision 8 w/Somnus @ branding. Sired by SO Cattle Blk Ang Bulls. Great set of high gaining calves! Jamie Sorrels- 20 Blk Ang Strs 400-600#. Comp vacc @ branding. Fancy, thick built calves! Joe Casciato- 7 Red Ang Strs 550#. 6 Red Ang Replacement Quality Hfrs 500#. Rec Vista Once SQ & 7 way spring & fall. Hfrs are Bangs vacc. Sired by Ludvigson Red Angus Bulls. Nice calves!
One Shot, 8 way & MultiMin 90 @ branding. Sired by Powerful Stoll Lim/Flex bulls. Powerful calves! Johnson Ranch – 55 Blk Ang Strs &Hfrs 500-550#. Rec Vision 8 w/spur @ birth & Virashield