Publisher Dennis Sun shares his stance on MCOOL Page 2
Columnist Lee Pitts discusses the West’s wolf immigration problem Page 6
Test your ag knowledge with this month’s crossword puzzle Page 8
Postcard from the Past recalls two fire scares in Saratoga Page 10
An incorrect date was published in the “Convention Season Heats Up: Ag industry groups gear up for a busy conference season” article in the Sept. 6 issue of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. The Independent Cattlemen of Wyoming Member Meeting and Convention will actually take place on Oct. 11 at Central Wyoming College’s Rustler Ag and Equine Complex in Riverton, not on Oct. 13 as previously published.
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is now accepting grant proposals for emissions reduction projects across the state. DEQ will fund accepted grant proposals from $1,500,000 in funding provided through Volkswagen Mitigation Plan Settlement Funds. Applicants must submit their proposals no later than 5 p.m. on Oct. 31. For more information or to submit a grant proposal, visit deq.wyoming.gov/outreach-public-information/ volkswagen-settlement/
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced loan interest rates for September. These loans provide important access to capital to help producers start or expand their farming operation, purchase equipment and storage structures or meet cash flow needs. For more information, visit fsa.usda.gov/
A new study conducted by Class Central analyzed data from the National Center for Education Statistics and found Wyoming has the second-fastest declining student population in the U.S. behind the state of Alaska. The Cowboy State is projected to have 25,732 college students by 2030, which corresponds to 2.84% of its predicted population. The state’s enrollment rate dropped from 4.96% in 2017 to 4% in 2022, reflecting an average annual decline of 2%.
On Sept. 9, the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission released the second iteration of its sweeping national health strategy, which includes more than 120 initiatives to address America’s “escalating
health crisis and chronic childhood disease epidemic.”
While the first report sparked widespread outrage across the U.S. ag industry for calling out American farmers and ranchers and making bold claims
about the nation’s food system, the new 20-page report zeroes in on nutrition and lifestyle adjustments instead of advocating for tighter regulations on products the commission believes
A public hearing regarding the Section 301 investigation of Brazil’s trade acts, policies and practices was held in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 3. The investigation into Brazilian trade was launched on July 15 and has garnered attention from several members of the agricultural sector.
Groups testifying at the hearing included the Renewable Fuels Association, Growth Energy, National Corn Growers Association, U.S. Cattlemen’s Association and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA).
NCBA Executive Director of Government Affairs
Kent Bacus was one of several who asserted the Brazil-
ian government’s trade policies are negatively impacting U.S. agriculture.
Bacus’ testimony called for stricter action against Brazilian trade, specifically regarding beef imports, citing a long-standing history of unfair and unsafe trade policies and calling for a total suspension on Brazilian beef imports.
The investigation
A Section 301 investigation refers to an investigation launched by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) under Section 301 of the Trade Act
Please see TRADE on page 7
For Colt Thayer, owner of Mill Iron L Meat in Wheatland, providing quality custom butchering services is a point of pride and a business ethic.
Mill Iron L Meat sells single cuts of fresh, locally-raised beef, lamb and pork at their retail counter. They also offer custom processing options to serve local producers.
The locally-owned and operated butcher shop puts customers first, keeping community at the core of operations while maintaining a high standard of quality.
About Mill Iron L Meat
Mill Iron L Meat started as an idea in 2020 when Thayer recognized a need for more custom butchering and meat processing options in the Wheatland area.
Thayer, who has ranched with Brooks Shepard near Wheatland for the last decade, says the inspiration came about from a desire to share fresh, high-quality, locallyraised meat with the surrounding community.
“We have always had our own beef, and I thought it was too good not to share with people,” Thayer says.
Thayer purchased the processing plant in 2022 and has spent the past three years building the shop’s team and expanding services.
“Our main goal is always quality and customer service,” Thayer says. “Quality and customer service over anything else.”
As owner, Thayer oversees scheduling and day-to-day operations at the shop. The processing team is composed of Head Butcher Troy Laughlin and Meat Cutter Tobey May.
Since fall work on many operations usually revolves around livestock – trailing pairs home from summer pasture, putting up the last of the hay to feed in coming winter months and weaning and shipping calves, yearlings and lambs –it is often easy to overlook another practice best implemented during the season’s shorter, colder days – weed management.
For producers and other landowners fall proves an effective window for treating some of the most hard-to-control noxious weeds across the Cowboy State. Why fall works
According to multiple sources, including a 2006 article by former Natrona Country Weed and Pest Control District
Invasive grasses threaten mule deer but strategic action can turn the tide
If the spread of cheatgrass and other annual invasive grasses is left unchecked, mule deer will lose key habitat in northeast Wyoming, a new University of Wyoming (UW) study suggests.
The study, published this week in the journal Rangeland Ecology and Management, found mule deer avoid places where invasive annual grasses, such as cheatgrass, are overtaking sagebrush and grassland habitats.
If the spread of these weeds goes unchecked, the study predicts mule deer may lose more than half of their high-quality habitat in northeast Wyoming over the next two decades.
Fortunately, the research also shows targeted management of invasive annual grasses can reverse this trend.
“This is one of the first research studies to clearly assess the impacts of invasive annual grasses on mule deer habitat selection,” says
Education Coordinator Brian Connely in the University of Wyoming’s (UW) Barnyards and Backyards publication, fall gives individuals a biological advantage since many hardy plants tend to reallocate resources at this time and are therefore at their most vulnerable.
Connely explains, as days shorten and weather cools, many problem perennial plants send the carbohydrates they are actively producing – as well as anything sprayed on their foliage that translocates – down into crowns and roots for winter storage.
A timely application of systemic herbicides while the plant is moving resources
One of the hottest topics in the beef world since 2015 is Country of Origin Labeling (COOL). The topic has pitted ranchers against ranchers, neighbors against neighbors and Canada against America. Everybody in the beef business seems to have an opinion about COOL. Some want mandatory COOL (MCOOL) and others want voluntary COOL. Both have their merits, which brings in emotions from both sides.
I’ve always been on the side of voluntary COOL, which doesn’t involve as many restrictions and makes COOL more market driven.
I remember when there was MCOOL in the U.S. At the time, I was in Canada attending a beef conference. The Canadian Agriculture Minister and Canadian ranchers and feeders believed they would fight it, and fight it they did. They appealed to the World Trade Organization, which ultimately ruled in their favor.
In the end, the U.S. had to back down in order to avoid paying some hefty tariffs.
When consumers are asked if they want beef born, raised and processed in the U.S., they all say yes, and understandably so. But when they get to the meat counter, the only label most consumers usually look at is the price, especially these days as beef prices are at record highs.
Many ranchers may see the benefit of MCOOL, but the big “if” is who is going to pay for it. One can bet beef processors won’t pay for it, which leaves either beef producers, grocery stores and, ultimately, consumers. That will not go over well.
One of the issues bothering me is no one seems to know what the cost of MCOOL would be. Everyone acknowledges there will be a cost, but they don’t know how much. It is rare to see beef producers, feeders and processors making money at the same time, so the biggest risk will fall on producers and feeders.
Everyone else can simply pass costs on to the consumers.
For producers, all cattle would have to have an ID ear tag from the time they are born to the time they arrive at the processing facility in order to prove they were born and raised in the U.S.
Currently, there is a voluntary label in place for cattle born and raised in the U.S. for those who want to use it, and the program is U.S. Department of Agriculture approved.
Foreign meat from sheep and hogs must be labeled by the country they come from. This hasn’t stopped consumers from buying pork from other countries and lamb from Australia and New Zealand.
Currently, there is a bill in the U.S. Senate which would reinstate MCOOL for beef.
More important is the need for Congress to change the current beef labeling system in this country which allows imported beef neither born and/or raised in the U.S. – only finished here – to be labeled as a “Product of the U.S.”
This label is lying to consumers and needs to be outlawed.
The U.S. needs to be very careful of any meat coming in from other countries to ensure quality and consumer safety.
By Wyoming State Sen. Cheri Steinmetz
Economic development should strengthen communities, create lasting prosperity and secure our future. But in Wyoming today, we must ask, “Are we truly building economic development or are we creating our own crisis?”
Across the state, industrial-scale wind and solar projects, hydrogen hubs and massive data centers are expanding at a rapid pace. These ven-
tures are often touted as progress, but their impacts on land, water and community stability suggest something far more troubling.
Private rights versus public policy
Private property rights are the cornerstone of American liberty, but they are not absolute.
The Harm Principle – articulated by John Stuart Mill in 1859 and
echoed in Thomas Jefferson’s Notes on the State of Virginia – holds that liberty ends where it causes harm to others.
When private property use escalates into industrial operations imposing costs on neighbors and communities, it ceases to be a matter of private rights alone and becomes a matter of public policy.
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According to a Sept. 3 National Beef Wire Facebook post, Torrington Livestock Markets posted a historic sale on Sept. 3, setting multiple all-time barn records across nearly every major weight class.
The 10-weight division led the day, with 80 head at 1,000 pounds bringing $344.50; 21 head at 1,010 pounds bringing $340.50 and 20 head at 1,090 pounds bringing $314 – now the top three 10-weight sales in barn history, with the top two ranking third and sixth of all time in the U.S.
The nine-weight class also hit new highs, with 180 head at 921 pounds selling for $355.50 and 77 head at 974 pounds bringing $334.50, now second and 10th all time for the barn.
In the seven-weight category, 44 head at 711 pounds brought $400 – the new barn record – and five of the top 10 seven-weight prices were set in this sale.
The eight-weights saw similar strength, with 70 head at 838 pounds bringing $375.50 and 29 head at 824 pounds bringing $373.50, now second and third highest of all time at Torrington, contributing to six of the top 10 eight-weight prices overall.
Torrington also established new all-time records for the three-, four- and six-weight classes, including 10 head at 378 pounds bringing $595, 22 head at 451 pounds bringing $510 and 11 head at 685 pounds bringing $388.
The Department of the Interior (DOI) is proposing to rescind the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Public Lands Rule, aligning with Secretary Doug Burgum’s commitment to restoring balance in federal land management by prioritizing multiple-use access, empowering local decision-making and supporting responsible energy development, ranching, grazing, timber production and recreation across America’s public lands.
The 2024 Public Lands Rule made conservation an official use of public lands, putting it on the same level as BLM’s other uses of public lands. The previous administration had treated conservation as “no use,” meaning the land was to be left idle rather than authorizing legitimate uses of the land like grazing, energy development or recreation.
However, Stakeholders across the country in the energy industry, recreational users and agricultural producers expressed deep concern the rule created regulatory uncertainty, reduced access to lands and undermined the long-standing multiple-use mandate of the BLM as established by Congress.
Now, the BLM proposes to rescind this rule in full.
Senators and representatives from Western states hailed the decision as a move to restore multiple-use land management.
“The Biden administration’s Public Lands Rule was a direct hit to the West, threatening to shut down hundreds of thousands of acres of working land and hurt the livelihoods of hardworking Wyoming families who’ve depended on these lands for generations,” said Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY). “Getting rid of this harmful rule brings back sensible federal land management and makes sure we can use our public lands for energy, ranching, timber and recreation like we always have.”
From the date the Federal Register notice publishes, a 60-day comment period will open on the proposed rule rescission.
Gov. Mark Gordon and the Wyoming Department of Health’s Injury and Prevention Program recognized significant efforts and progress being made to address suicide in Wyoming.
The governor also renewed his call to action to Wyoming citizens to raise awareness and continue working together to lower the state’s suicide rate.
“September gives us a vital opportunity to continue our efforts to bring awareness, normalize help-seeking behavior and connect individuals to life-saving resources and support,” Gordon said.
After a long-term increase, Wyoming suicide rates for the last three years have shown a notable shift. Following a peak in 2021 of 32.5 deaths per 100,000 residents, suicide rates have since declined to between 26.3 to 28.2 in 2022-24.
Gordon has initiated and remained actively engaged in statewide prevention efforts, including signing legislation to establish the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, leading the expansion of the Governor’s Mental Health Task Force and WY We Care Initiative.
Ongoing strategies include securing sustainable funding for the 988 Lifeline, implementing the Wyoming State Suicide Prevention Plan and supporting innovative community programs such as PROSPER and Veterans Talking to Veterans.
According to data from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD), 2025 lek attendance increased by 11 percent compared to last year.
The appearance of more birds at leks is thought to be due to the natural population cycles of sage grouse combined with good moisture which benefited sagebrush habitat.
This spring, officials observed an average of 31 male sage grouse per active lek. More than 30,000 male sage grouse were observed on 86 percent of known, occupied leks.
Annual observations are carried out by WGFD, agency partners, consultants and volunteers. Leks are observed from a distance from both the ground and air during their spring mating.
WGFD also monitors the percentage of known active and inactive leks throughout Wyoming. A lek is considered inactive if no birds or signs of strutting are observed under ideal conditions during mating season. The percentage of leks being active remains steady at 80 percent.
WGFD data on sage grouse lek attendance goes back nearly six decades, and the cyclical nature of the bird’s population is evident.
The cause of these well-established cycles is thought to be influenced by weather and climate, which impacts the availability of food and cover in the sagebrush ecosystem.
WGFD manages sage grouse while taking into consideration the natural rises and falls populations experience over time. Part of this management includes a conservative hunting season which undergoes thorough review annually and a process where the public can provide comments.
There have been some changes to sage grouse hunting seasons in recent years, including a required annual sage grouse permit for all licensed hunters. The permit is free and available at wgfd.wyo.gov
The Big Springs FFA Chapter of Thermopolis Middle School is seeking adult volunteers to help with their “Fun Fridays in Agriculture Boot Camp” initiative – a new program for elementary students aimed at boosting ag education and meeting community needs.
Sessions will take place once per month on select Fridays and include hands-on learning opportunities and mentorship from FFA members.
Volunteer opportunities include preparing meals and assisting with program events. The chapter is also seeking agricultural producers in Hot Springs County willing to host a field trip or share their expertise with students.
For more information, contact Big Springs FFA Advisor Becky Martinez at 307-921-9339 or bmartinez@hotsprings1.org.
Clifford Lawrence “Larry” Brubaker, Jr.
April 5, 1942 – Aug. 19, 2025
Clifford Lawrence Brubaker, Jr., known affectionately to friends and family as Larry, passed away peacefully on Aug. 19 in Buffalo due to respiratory failure.
Born on April 5, 1942 in Worland, Larry was a man whose generous spirit, selfless nature and loving heart left a lasting impact on all who knew him.
Larry’s formative years were spent in the close-knit
community of Manderson, where he graduated from high school before attending Casper College. His education took a detour when he was drafted into the U.S. Army, serving his country with honor as a military police officer.
Upon returning home, he dedicated himself to working alongside his father on their family ranch in Ten Sleep. In 1975, Larry took a significant step by leas-
Richard Harold Rakness
June 15, 1932 – Aug. 19, 2025
Richard Harold Rakness passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on Aug. 19 after facing health challenges with strength and grace.
Richard was born on June 15, 1932 in Minot, N.D. to Harold and Ruth (Dickinson) Rakness. Harold passed away when Richard was three years old. Richard’s mother later married Walter K. Yuly who raised him.
Richard attended country
schools and graduated from Minot Model High School, then attended Minot State University for two years.
Richard’s passion was always farming and ranching, leading to a lifelong vocation as a rancher.
Richard met the love of his life, Gloria Esterby, in high school. They went on several dates and shared their first dance at their senior prom. They were married on June 12, 1954 at
ing the Hoe Creek Ranch, a decision which would define his life’s work. He later purchased the ranch in the late 1980s, cementing his legacy as a lifelong rancher.
In his leisure, Larry found joy in the simple pleasures of life. He was a skilled pitch player, often found at the card table surrounded by friends and family, sharing laughter and camaraderie.
Auctions were a particular delight for Larry, where he could indulge his love for the thrill of the bid and the satisfaction of a good find.
Visitors were always welcome at Larry’s home, where he enjoyed their company over cold coffee and warm Budweiser. His
the First Lutheran Church in Minot, N.D.
Richard and Gloria recently celebrated 71 years of marriage in June.
Richard and Gloria spent 11 years farming, ranching and raising their three sons Steven, Scott and Kenneth in Minot, N.D. In 1965, the family moved to the Buckeye/Waverly area in northern Colorado where they continued their farming and ranching operation and welcomed their daughter Robin.
In 1972 the family moved
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grandkids, whom he adored, always knew their grandfather was there to keep them “straightened out” with his unique blend of humor and wisdom.
Larry’s life was a testament to the virtues of generosity, selflessness and love. His open heart and home, his dedication to his family and ranch and his unassuming way of helping others are the hallmarks of a life well-lived. He was a pillar of his community, a devoted family man and a true friend to many.
Larry’s memory will be cherished and kept alive in the stories told at family gatherings, in the lessons he imparted to his grandchildren and in the wide-open spaces of the Wyoming
to Wheatland where Richard operated the Laramie Peak Feed Store and grain elevator with his brother-in-law Lloyd Clemetson while continuing to ranch.
Richard and his sons also operated a custom haying business for several years. They hayed the Swanson Ranch in Laramie; Grizzly Ranch in Walden, Colo.; Big Creek Ranch and A Bar A Ranch in Encampment and Mill Iron Ranch in Saratoga.
In 1977 the family moved to Saratoga where
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Larry was preceded in death by his parents Clifford Brubaker and Mary-Margaret Taylor, as well as his sisters Nancy Dooley and Mary-Margaret Leithead.
Larry’s life was rich with the love of his family, and he is survived by his devoted wife Valerie Mills; his loving daughter Susan Brubaker-Frazier; his son-in-law Ben Frazier; his cherished son Saylor Brubaker and his adored grandchildren Piper, Daylon and Adrien. He also leaves behind his brother Robert Brubaker to carry on the family’s storied legacy.
Funeral services were held on Aug. 29 at the Johnson County Fairgrounds in Buffalo with Reverend Carol Buckingham officiating. Memorial donations in Larry’s name may be made to the Larry Brubaker Memorial Fund at 2402 Irigary Road, Kaycee, WY 82639 to help support youth ranching programs and scholarships.
they spent a few years before living full time at the Medicine Bow Ranch in Elk Mountain which they operated until 1988.
Richard and Gloria returned to Saratoga in 1988 where Richard worked in real estate for 12 years before opening his business Double R Land Company in 1999 until closing it in 2014.
After closing his own business, he continued to sell real estate for several more years.
Richard was recognized by the Carbon County Board of Realtors for 31 years of dedicated service and was awarded Wyoming Realtor of the Year in 2009.
Richard was known for his kindness, patience and honesty, and he never knew a stranger. He valued being a hard worker and passed this trait to his children. He loved anything Western –especially John Wayne. He was rarely seen without his cowboy hat. He loved to read and relax in his recliner. He was an avid storyteller, sharing childhood memories of life on the ranch and telling witty jokes.
He always claimed he was an “excellent cook” and usually made one of three things – a cold bean sandwich, cold cereal or popcorn. He enjoyed being part of the men’s coffee group at the Saratoga Resort, and he always greeted his granddaughters with a “hi sweetie.”
He took pride in his yard and trees. He loved the mountain views from his home, and he cherished Gloria’s beautiful flowers.
Richard also enjoyed attending the various school and sporting activities his grandchildren were involved in.
Richard was a proud member of the First Pres-
byterian Church, Farmer’s Union Organization and Platte Valley Kiwanis Club. He also served several years on the Board of Directors for Carbon Power and Light. Richard is preceded in death by his parents Harold Rakness and Ruth and Walter Yuly, sisters Sharon Andersen and Polly Huntley, brother Kenneth Yuly and his daughter-in-law Karen Rakness.
He is survived by his loving wife Gloria; sons Steven (Jody) of Worland, Scott (Michelle) of Encampment and Kenneth of Saratoga; daughter Robin (David) Jones of Ellenton, Fla.; grandchildren Lily (Armando) Parra, Steven (Jami) Rakness, Ryan Oline (Zack) Newton, Anthony (Mackenzie) Rakness, Mackenzie (Jake) Keller, Olivia (Will) Redmond, Christine (Aron) Anderson, Jonathan (Anna) Jones and Kelsey (Murphy) Dutcher; sister-in-law Gail Yuly; 21 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held on Sept. 27 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Saratoga. Following the graveside ceremony, a luncheon will be provided at the church fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Richard’s memory to the First Presbyterian Church of Saratoga.
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April 29, 1965 – Sept. 1, 2025
proud accomplishments unfold in the warmth of family life.
Born on April 29, 1965 in Douglas to Phyllis Lorraine (Sorbon) and George Waco Falkenburg, Becky was a radiant soul whose heart overflowed with love and dedication to those she loved.
After graduating from Douglas High School, Becky embarked on a journey that would see her most
Becky Elaine Melton, age 60, a beloved wife, daughter, mother and grandmother, left this world peacefully in the comfort of her home on Sept. 1 in Runaway Bay, Texas.
Robert “Bobby” David Kerr, beloved husband, father, grandfather, cowboy and horseman, passed away at his home north of Hico, Texas at the age of 67 on Sept. 5. Born on Oct. 31, 1957 in Ontario, Canada to June
Fraser and Bert Kerr, Bobby grew up with his brother Tom in the Canadian countryside. A rowdy and adventurous teen, he often found himself in mischief – stories from those years include near disasters involving tractors, trucks and even trains. But it was the magic of a Roy Rogers movie that truly set his course. Inspired by the silver screen cowboy, Bobby became determined to live the life himself. At just 14 years old, he ran away from home in Canada to pursue his dream of becoming a cowboy in America – a bold step that defined the rest of his life. Before the arena lights, Bobby became known
On June 3, 1989, she married her devoted husband Billy Melton in Douglas, and together they traveled across numerous states. They eventually settled down and built a home filled with laughter, sports, joy and countless memories in Runaway Bay, Texas where they lived for over 25 years.
Becky’s life revolved around being a loving wife and an extraordinary mother to her two sons Tyler and Trevor. Her devotion to her family was evident in everything she did, and her fondest moments were spent
worldwide as a master horseman, trainer of wild mustangs and metal artist.
He spent over two decades creating Western furnishings ranging from custom entrance ways, intricate chandeliers, Western furniture, art and signs which can still be found across Texas.
His love for preserving cowboy heritage also led him and his wife Susan, whom he married in 1984, to start the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame in Hico, Texas in 1997, which was later moved to the Fort Worth Stockyards, where it remains today.
Never one to stay idle, Bobby later turned his artistic eye toward custom motorcycles, partnering with his son Cody to build custom bikes – including the one-
watching her sons play sports all over the state, golfing with her friends and traveling with her mom and sister.
One thing Becky always looked forward to was getting to go back home to Wyoming over the Fourth of July and being with her family on the ranch.
Becky’s love extended beyond her immediate family, enveloping her granddaughters Aubree and Millie who brought her an immeasurable amount of joy.
Throughout her life, Becky found happiness in simple pleasures like spending time with her many friends, watching football or telling stories about any
of-a-kind rodeo bike – and together they earned recognition in the custom bike world for their craftsmanship and vision.
In 2011, with the encouragement and support of family and close friends, Bobby entered his first Extreme Mustang Makeover. What began as a challenge quickly grew into a lifelong passion which would define the next chapter of his career.
His innovative acts blending fearless horsemanship with humor, vintage cars, his loyal dogs and his well-known cowboy poems soon made him a fan favorite. Those same poems, which Bobby wove into his acts to inspire and connect with audiences, were later a signature part of his induction ceremony into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame.
number of things. There was no room she couldn’t bring her unmatchable “Becky” spunk to.
Loudly and fiercely, she loved those she held dear to her heart, and most of all, Becky was proud of her two sons.
Becky is preceded in death by her father George on Jan. 7, 2020. Those left behind to cherish her memory are her husband Billy; her sons Tyler and wife Makinzee and Trevor and girlfriend Katie; her granddaughters Aubree and Millie; her mother Phyllis Falkenburg; her brothers Jeff Falkenburg and wife Mary and Garret Falkenburg and wife Shelley; sister Joan Boulter and husband Will; many nieces and nephews and a host of friends who held her dear. Becky’s spirit will forever live on through her family and the countless lives she has touched with her kindness and warmth. A funeral service was held on Sept. 4 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport, Texas. Becky was laid to rest on Sept. 8 at Douglas Park Cemetery in her hometown of Douglas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Susan G. Komen Foundation to help the fight against breast cancer.
Bobby went on to win the 2012 Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover, placed second and third at the 2013 Mustang Million and claimed another championship in 2020. He was a sixtime Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Specialty Act of the Year winner and a featured act at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, known for unforgettable moments like driving his vintage cars with his beloved mustang riding shotgun.
In 2021, Bobby was officially inducted into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, the same institution he and Susan founded in 1997.
Also in 2021, Bobby was diagnosed with cancer, but his grit never faltered. For more than four years he battled his illness with cour-
age while continuing to ride, perform and inspire. His love of the cowboy way of life, his horses and his family remained constant.
Bobby is survived by his wife Susan Kerr, son Cody Kerr and wife Ondrea, daughter Kelsey Putty and her husband Kyle, granddaughter Marlee June Putty, nephews Allin Kerr and his family and Chris Kerr and his family and niece Lesley Kerr and her family.
He will be remembered not only for his artistry, poetry and horsemanship, but also for his faith, determination and how he touched lives in every arena. A memorial service will be announced by the family at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of choice.
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I bet you can’t guess what creature is the most dangerous in the world.
I thought it was wolves, but it’s actually flies. This is because they carry and spread more disease than any other animal or insect in the world. Which begs the question – why didn’t Noah grab his big old fly swatter and kill both of the flies on the Ark when he had the chance?
I was reading about the New World screwworm (NWS), when I came up with an idea that could
solve another deadly immigration problem spreading mayhem and murder throughout the West – only this one is coming across our Southern and Northern borders.
I am, of course, referring to wolves.
I think we can use the same plan we once used to eliminate NWS from our country to solve our wolf problem.
It seems we tried everything to get rid of the NWS driving southern ranchers crazy prior to the 1960s
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around increases the chance chemicals will reach and subsequently kill parts of the plant that exist below ground.
Additionally, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) notes many biennials and winter annuals are also easiest to control before soil
freezes or in early spring when seedlings or rosettes are small.
Weed management practices
Many experts note using proper timing to control weeds results in long-term success when used as a part of an integrated, site-specific management plan. NRCS encourages indi-
when some brainy scientist came up with the idea to release hundreds of millions of sterile male screwworm flies to mate with female screwworm flies.
The only reason the plan worked to perfection is because monastic female screwworm flies only mate one time, and if it’s with a sterile male fly instead of one shooting real bullets, no offspring result. So in one generation the flies are almost gone.
The U.S. government spent millions of dollars building facilities to produce sterile male flies, just as they are doing now in an effort to stop the onward march north to America.
But what if we could use the same game plan with wolves being imported from Canada and Mexico turned loose to wreak havoc on the West?
What I am proposing
viduals to time treatments based on plant biology and the local climate, aiming for late-summer to October for broadleaf perennials and late-fall or early-spring for biennials and annuals.
The agency suggests using a combination of cultural, mechanical, biological and chemical control methods.
“For rangeland and conservation sites, grazing man-
is the government should spend billions of dollars building three facilities –one each in Los Angeles, Chicago and New York to produce millions of sterile male wolves to be turned loose all over the country to mate with immigrant wolves which are presently murdering sheep, cattle and wildlife indiscriminately.
We’re going to need a lot of sterile male wolves because the promiscuous hussies obviously breed more than one time in their lives.
I know what you’re thinking. Wouldn’t sterile wolves still kill our cattle and sheep too? Under normal circumstances, of course they would, but here’s where I share the brilliance of my plan.
Using gene editing and genetic modification, we snip a few chromosomes
agement, reseeding desirable species, targeted moving and biological agents – where approved – reduce weed competition and reliance on herbicides,” states NRCS.
The agency further recommends planning multiple treatments per year rather than one-off sprays, and notes the importance of choosing the correct herbicide for targeted species and season of treatment.
For perennial broadleaves, systemic herbicides applied in the fall are often more effective because the active ingredient moves to the roots. Labels, local Extension guides and NRCS documents should guide an individual’s choice of chemical, spray rate and tank mix.
NRCS notes treatment should be prioritized in areas where it will “do the most good,” including newlyinvaded patches, along roadside ditches and other places where weeds threaten habitat, grazing ground or seed production.
“After reducing a weed’s seedbank and root reserves, reseeding competitive grasses and forbs or adjusting grazing and/or fertilization improves long-term resilience and reduces re-invasion risks,” NRCS says.
Additionally, NRCS recommends buffering waterways, avoiding spraying during windy conditions and following label instructions and restrictions to protect pollinators and non-target plants.
Individuals should also keep records of when and where they treated, what they used and results observed the next season.
Wyoming weed control
Across the West, invasive weeds are more than an eyesore. They reduce forage and habitat, impact fire behavior and cost money to treat.
With a strategic plan of action, Wyoming producers and land stewards are able to reduce infestations, cut costs over time and protect lawns,
from an old California hippie and put them into the genetic code of the wolves, thus producing vegetarian sterile male wolves.
This would make it possible for American citizens to actually see and come in contact with the wolves they say they love so much, something that doesn’t happen now. Their only contact with their much beloved lobos nowadays is watching an animated Disney movie.
And because they’d be vegetarians, the ranchers wouldn’t have to worry about some wolf watching their kids and pets and counting calories or about putting their children in cages at the bus stop for their safety. Shouldn’t it be the other way around?
We’d have to breed a lot of sterile male vegetarian wolves to overwhelm the intact male wolves,
and this is why I think we should also clip and paste a few more chromosomes to make sterile male wolves much bigger and more muscular so female wolves would want to breed with them instead of the current crop of serial killers. Over time I believe this would eventually put an end to livestock depredation incidents, and urban Americans wouldn’t have to worry about wolves eating poor Poopsie Whoopsie or Cuddly Wuddly. And here’s how sneaky smart I am. The first time an urban American sees some big old vegetarian wolf eating her awardwinning roses or heirloom tomatoes, he or she is going to demand we send every wolf in America back to where they came from – Canada, Mexico or that place where the Devil dwells.
meadows and rangelands from damaging invaders.
Specific to Wyoming, these include perennials like leafy spurge, Russian knapweed, Canada thistle, dalmation toadflax and field bindweed, as well as annuals and biennials like cheatgrass, houndstongue, Scotch thistle, musk thistle and black henbane.
Connely notes leafy spurge treated in the fall with imazapic has shown promising results, while treating Russian knapweed and Canada thistle with picloram or clopyralid/triclopyr has proven effective.
“Imazapic can also be used on Russian knapweed in a very late-fall timing,” he adds. “And dalmation toadflax is difficult to control with herbicides. However, a late-fall treatment with imazapic has shown excellent results.”
For field bindweed, Connely recommends a late-fall treatment with a strong rate of glyphosate.
“Control of annual and biennial weeds involves limiting seed production,” Connely explains. “Deadheading – cutting off and disposing seed heads –annual and biennial weeds
missed in the spring or even mowing with a grasscatcher attachment works to harvest weed seeds. Missed biennial weeds can also be dug up and disposed of.”
Cheatgrass remains at the top of the priority list for many producers and landowners in Wyoming. In fact, a 2024 research study conducted by UW quantified economic impacts of invasive weeds and placed cheatgrass among the top threats, with projected losses exceeding $110 million annually if left unmanaged.
Connely points out prevention of cheatgrass is key, and mitigation strategies may include preventing overgrazing and severe land disturbance from excavation and/or construction, fire and traffic, as well as “overzealous applications” of non-selective herbicides like glyphosate.
He also notes, in cheatgrass-infested areas with a good stand of desirable plants, imazapic has shown promising results for cheatgrass control.
Hannah Bugas is the managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.
of 1974. The Trade Act is intended to address unfair foreign trade policies which pose threats to the success of commerce in the U.S.
For years, NCBA has raised concerns about Brazil’s trade practices and the threats their policies pose to food safety and trade supply in the U.S.
As noted in a Sept. 3 NCBA press release, in the past five years, Brazil has sold $4.45 billion of beef to American consumers but failed to reciprocate meaningful access for U.S. beef by implementing burdensome technical barriers.
When a family installs rooftop solar panels or a small wind turbine to offset ranch power costs, it is a private use of property. It has little to no impact on neighbors, the broader grid or surrounding land.
But when wind or solar expands into sprawling industrial or commercial facilities – regulated under state and federal siting laws, tied to federal subsidies and designed to export power across state lines – those projects cease to be merely “private property.” They become matters of public policy.
This is not about denying individuals the right to generate their own power. It is about recognizing the point where private use ends and public consequences begin. At this threshold, the public has not only a right but a responsibility to weigh in.
Land, water and community costs
The scale of land use is staggering. On average, wind requires 70,000 acres per gigawatt of electricity, while solar consumes between 3,500 and 10,000
On Sept. 5 during Radio Oklahoma Network’s “Beef Buzz” radio program, Bacus cites “rigorous and unjustified requirements” from the Brazilian government rather than a lack of demand for U.S. beef as reasons for the import imbalance.
Bacus further notes the U.S. exported roughly $21 million of beef into Brazil’s market over the last five years, contrasting the $4.45 billion imported from Brazil.
NCBA also notes Brazil’s failure to report serious animal health cases in
acres per gigawatt.
To put this in perspective, a single gigawatt of wind can take up around 110 square miles – nearly the land area of Denver, which spans 154 square miles. By contrast, a coal or natural gas plant producing the same gigawatt of power typically requires less than 640 acres – about one square mile.
These projects are not built on isolated wasteland. They often take over productive farm and ranch land, permanently removing it from agricultural use. They alter wildlife habitat, reshape communities and lower the value of neighboring properties.
Water use is an equally pressing concern. Hydrogen hubs and data centers – including artificial intelligence driven computing facilities – consume extraordinary amounts of water to operate.
In an arid state like Wyoming, diverting scarce water away from irrigation and municipal needs to sustain speculative industries risks destabilizing the very foundation of rural life.
a timely manner has raised questions about food safety and animal health standards. Brazil has repeatedly waited weeks, months or even years to report cases of atypical bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) while using the delay to sell more product.
The hearing
During the hearing, Bacus expressed several grievances with Brazil’s trade policies. Attention was focused on Brazil’s one-sided trade relationship brought about by restrictions on U.S. beef and NCBA’s long-standing concerns with the Brazilian government’s track record of food safety and
More than a matter of security
Some argue any new source of power enhances national security, but reliability matters more than raw megawatts.
Weather-dependent generation displaces steady baseload power, creating strain on the grid. When paired with the round-theclock demands of data centers and industrial projects, this strain grows. A fragile grid is not secure.
Yet the larger issue isn’t only about electrons – it’s about what kind of Wyoming we are leaving to our children.
Keeping our children in Wyoming
Proponents of industrial energy projects often argue these ventures will create jobs to keep our children in the state. But the reality is stark – short-term construction jobs and a handful of permanent positions at a solar farm or wind facility will not sustain Wyoming’s next generation.
What truly draws young people home is Wyoming itself – our open spaces, our agricultural and energy
animal health.
Bacus praised the Trump administration’s decision to increase tariffs against Brazil by an additional 50 percent, which went into effect in August. The new tariffs were levied on top of a pre-existing 26.4 percent rate on beef, which Bacus referred to as “a good first step” before calling for further action.
“NCBA is extremely supportive of President Donald Trump holding Brazil accountable by levying upwards of 76 percent tariffs on Brazilian goods headed to the U.S. market,” Bacus testified. “This is a good first step, but the administration
industries tied to the land and our communities rooted in custom and culture.
When we protect those foundations, we give our children a reason to stay. When we sacrifice them to outside developers chasing subsidies, we rob our young people of the very future we want them to inherit.
Culture, heritage and stewardship
Wyoming is not just a place. It is a people. Our culture is built on independence, stewardship and respect for the land. Our ranching and farming heritage is more than an economic driver. It is the fabric of our identity.
Converting vast swaths of open space into industrial energy zones does more than scar the land. It undermines the cultural identity which sets Wyoming apart.
If we are not careful, we risk becoming tenants in our own state, while outside interests dictate how our land and water are used.
A call to balance
Our ancestors understood prosperity meant more than profit. It meant protecting the land, water and way of life for those who would come after them.
As we consider Wyo-
must continue to hold Brazil accountable for its trade barriers on U.S. beef and its lack of transparency and accountability.”
“NCBA urges the Trump administration to suspend beef imports from Brazil until a thorough audit and inspection process proves Brazil can meet an equivalent level of food safety and animal health,” Bacus continued. “NCBA was the first to raise alarms over the Brazilian government’s food safety issues in 2017 and its delays in reporting atypical BSE cases in 2021 and 2023. The U.S. holds all trading partners to the highest science-based standards, and Brazil should
not be the exception.” Bacus also told “Beef Buzz” NCBA believes a total suspension of trade with Brazil will be the most effective way to protect commerce and food safety when it comes to the beef industry.
“We think this is the only way to deliver the message that they need to clean up their act to be more transparent and more accountable,” Bacus stated. “It is a privilege, not a right, to do business here in the U.S.”
Grace Skavdahl is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.
ming’s future, we must draw a clear line – private projects benefiting families are to be protected, but industrial projects with broad public consequences must be carefully scrutinized.
Economic development is vital. But when so-called development undermines our land, water, culture and communities, it is not progress –it is decline in disguise.
Wyoming must not confuse speculation for prosperity. We must safeguard the resources and traditions that define us, so future generations inherit not a crisis but a legacy.
State Sen. Cheri Steinmetz (R-S03) represents Goshen, Niobrara and Weston counties and can be reached by visiting wyoleg.gov/ legislators/2025/S/2011
Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (D-MD), a member of the House Agriculture Committee, introduced the Protecting Agricultural Borrower Information Act, which would prevent the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing Americans’ most sensitive financial information under the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), including databases managed by the Farm Service Agency (FSA).
Congressmen Jim Costa (D-CA) and John Larson (D-CT) are co-leading the effort.
The legislation is in response to August reports of a DOGE employee gaining highlevel access to the USDA’s National Payment System, raising serious concerns about potential fraud, identity theft and further misuse of sensitive personal information.
Immediately following this breach, Delaney led 12 of her colleagues in sending a letter to USDA and FSA leadership to verify these reports and urge the immediate protection of sensitive information from DOGE
interference and third-party access.
More than 90 percent of U.S. producers receive some sort of USDA support through disaster relief, federal loans and other forms of FSA assistance. During this process, applicants are required to disclose their financial and operational data, under the belief their personal information will be handled only by trained, accountable USDA staff – not outside employees operating with little oversight or in partnership with third party entities.
The Protecting Agricultural Borrower Information Act would prohibit DOGE from accessing USDA databases containing farmers’ financial, operational or personal data; reaffirm USDA’s responsibility to safeguard sensitive information and help restore confidence for farmers and ranchers who rely on federal programs to weather market shifts, natural disasters and rising costs.
Co-sponsors include Reps. Sarah Elfreth (D-MD) and Johnny Olszewski (D-MD).
On Sept. 8, the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) shared detailed information and results following a recent national study on the overall economic impact of fairs and fairgrounds across the U.S., which illustrates a significant influence across the Rocky Mountains.
Earlier this year, IAFE announced the launch of a 2025 economic impact study which over 500 responses. Coupled with statewide data from nine associations, the result was a database comprising nearly 1,400 fairgrounds throughout the U.S.
This comprehensive study provides valuable insight into the economic and fiscal contributions in the host communities of fairs and fairgrounds, showcasing significant numbers across various facets, including visitors, revenues, wages, employment and more. The study was implemented and completed by Johnson Consulting with the support of the Outdoor Amusement Business Association, the Iowa State Fair and the
Eastern States Exposition.
The study found fairgrounds in the Rocky Mountain Region generate $4.9 billion in economic activity; more than 50 percent of the economic impact in this region is generated by the 80 smallest fairs and 35 percent of the population of these states attends a fair.
Additionally, the study found 14.3 million visitors attended a fair in the Rocky Mountain Region; a $4.9 billion economic impact on the local economy; 192,880 hotel room nights generated; 39,200 ongoing jobs sustained; $1.7 billion wages created and a $101.1 million state fiscal impact.
The IAFE’s economic report shares only a portion of the overall impact of fairs and fairgrounds, as it does not include carnivals and concessions. Additionally, the revenue of the reported monies is utilized, in many cases, to help fund a wide range of outreach initiatives, including scholarships, grants and other opportunities in communities across the U.S.
Kurt Smith, lead author of the new study and senior research scientist at UW. “The picture is grim if we sit back and do nothing, but there’s plenty of hope we can maintain big game populations if we strategically treat cheatgrass and other invasives.”
Analyzing data
Mule deer rely on healthy sagebrush and other native perennial plants for food. Cheatgrass and other invasive grasses are less nutritious and provide poorquality habitat for big game, especially in the summer and fall, researchers note.
To track how mule deer used the landscape, including areas containing invasive grasses, Smith and his colleagues analyzed the movement of more than 100 animals with GPS collars. Then, they overlaid the animals’ movements with the type of vegetation cover using the Rangeland Analysis Platform.
Mule deer prefer habitats with low levels of invasive annual grasses, the researchers found. However, once invasive annual grasses covered more than 13 percent of sagebrush lands, mule deer began to use those areas less.
When invasive grasses covered more than 20 percent of the land, mule deer strongly avoided those areas.
After compiling deer movement and vegetation data, the researchers forecasted what the future might look like under two scenarios – one where invasive grasses continued to spread across the sagebrush biome at current rates and another where active management actions, like applying herbicides, reduced the weeds and allowed native perennials to recover.
Research findings
If nothing is done to protect core sagebrush areas from the spread of these weeds, invasive annual grasses could potentially reduce high-quality mule deer habitat across northeast Wyoming by 62 per-
cent in the next 20 years, the results suggest.
“Mule deer are already facing habitat loss and fragmentation across the West. Doing nothing isn’t an option,” says Jerod Merkle, Knobloch professor of migration ecology and conservation at UW and senior author of the study. “Luckily, we now have the tools, science and broad support to combat the spread of invasive annual grasses in Wyoming and beyond.”
According to the new research, if targeted treatments are applied in places already prioritized by existing conservation frameworks like the Sagebrush Conservation Design, the potential loss of habitat can be completely reversed.
These frameworks prioritize treating areas with only low-to-moderate levels of invasive grasses, as well as places near still-intact, core sagebrush landscapes.
“The predicted maintenance of high-quality mule deer habitat is stunning if we proactively defend core sagebrush from invasive annual grasses,” says Brian Mealor, director of UW’s Institute for Managing Invasive Grasses Invading Natural Ecosystems (IMAGINE) and coauthor of the study. “It gives
a lot of hope we can protect wildlife while also improving rangelands as a whole.”
Multi-agency collaboration
Partners across the West are collaborating on novel, win-win solutions for landowners and land managers interested in conserving sagebrush rangelands and the wildlife they support.
For instance, IMAGINE and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) Working Lands for Wildlife provide tools, funding and technical support for managing invasive annual grasses.
The Wyoming Migration Initiative at UW – in collaboration with the U.S. Geological Survey, state wildlife management agencies and Tribes – provides migration maps and other sciencebased strategies to help prioritize where to treat weeds to best benefit the West’s iconic big game species.
“Sagebrush rangelands support rural economies through ranching, hunting and recreation,” says Jeremy Maestas, USDA NRCS ecologist. “This research clearly shows now is the time to defend and restore the sagebrush biome, not just for mule deer but for all
of the people and wildlife who live here.”
The research was supported by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department;
USDA NRCS Working Lands for Wildlife; Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc.; the Knobloch Family Foundation and UW.
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Sept. 16 Organic Opportunities and Requirements for Meat and Poultry Processors Roundtable, 12 p.m., online. For more information or to register, visit us02web. zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LTvbDg5KSeK5SlRBPiNoMg#/registration
Sept. 16-18 57th Public Lands Council Annual Meeting, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Flagstaff, Flagstaff, Ariz. For more information or to register, visit publiclandscouncil.org
Sept. 17 “The Real Yellowstone” Film Screening, Bighorn Cinema, Cody. For more information, visit shepherdsofwildlife.org
Sept. 17-18 2025 Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle Symposium, D & N Event Center, North Platte, Neb. For more information or to register, visit cvent.me/1axz03
Sept. 20 Wyoming FFA Foundation Blue Jeans Ball, 5 p.m., 1400 E. College Drive, Cheyenne. For tickets, visit wyoffafoundation.org/bluejeansball
Sept. 20-21 29th Annual Harvest Festival, Legacy of the Plains Museum, Gering, Neb. For more information, visit legacyoftheplains.org or call 308-436-1989.
Sept. 26-27 Western Nebraska Sportsman’s Expo and Nebraska Fur Harvesters Convention, Dawes County Fairgrounds, Chadron, Neb. For more information, visit nebraskafurharvest.com or call Mark Ross at 308-762-2482.
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Bureau of Land Management Wyoming Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Event, Deerwood Ranch Wild Horse EcoSanctuary, Laramie. For information, visit blm.gov/whb/events, e-mail wildhorse@blm.gov or call 866-468-7826.
South Montana Angus Association’s Montana Angus Tour, Butte, Mont. For more information, visit mtangus.org/montana-angus-tour.html
Wyoming Stock Growers Association Ranch Succession Session, Riverton. For more information, visit wysga.org or call 307-638-3942.
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29th Annual Trailing of the Sheep Festival, Ketchum, Idaho. For more information, visit trailingofthesheep.org
2025 American Royal Livestock Show, Kansas City, Mo. For more information, visit americanroyal.com
Northern International Livestock Exposition Stock Show and Rodeo, MetraPark, Billings, Mont. For more information, visit thenile.org
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
Independent Cattlemen of Wyoming Annual Meeting, Riverton. For more information, visit newsite.icowwy.org
Second Annual Water Quality Conference, University of Wyoming Conference Center, Laramie. For more information, visit deq.wyoming.gov
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Basin Angus Ranch Elite Female Sale, Billings Livestock Commission, Billings., Mont., 406-350-0350, 406-350-2332, 406-366-3612, basinangus.com
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Stage coach on fire
A rather peculiar accident happened to the stage from Encampment on Tuesday while on its way to this place.
The driver struck a match, the head of which flew off and fell in the boot.
It was supposed to have gone out and nothing more was thought of it until just as the stage was arriving in town, when flames burst out of the coach.
The whole interior was ablaze, and there was consternation in abundance.
Fortunately, it occurred where water could be had and buckets procured, and the flames were extinguished. Several empty paper and mail sacks were consumed and two of the leather mail sacks were burned in two, but no mail was destroyed.
There were a number of grips burned on the outside. There were no passengers on the inside of the coach.
Outhouse catches fire
Saratoga had a fire scare Monday about 10 o’clock. Smoke was discovered issuing from an outhouse belonging to Dave Richmond, and the
fire bell was rung, calling out everyone within hearing distance.
The scare was soon over, for a few buckets of water put a quietus on the flames.
Someone had dropped a lighted cigar or cigarette down among the debris on the floor with the result that it smoldered until it finally spread to the building itself.
Anyone who is so careless as to do such a trick should be run out of town. In less than five minutes the flames could have consumed the outhouse and adjoining structures.
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 5, 2025
C Compared to last week slaughter lambs firm and ewes weaker. All sheep sold per hundred weight (CWT) unless otherwise specified. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-3 San Angelo: 60-70 lbs pkg 255.00.
Billings: No test.
Ft. Collins: 5 50-60 lbs 260.00; 60-70 lbs 227.50-245.00; 70-80 lbs 220.00-225.00; 80-90 lbs 210.00-242.50; 90-100 lbs 207.50-245.00; 100-110 lbs 240.00-252.50; 110-120 lbs 220.00-245.00; 120-130 lbs 207.50-225.00; 130-140 lbs 220.00.
Sioux Falls: 70-80 lbs 225.00-235.00; 80-90 lbs 210.00235.00; 90-100 lbs 220.00-247.00; 100-110 lbs 223.00-237.00; 110-120 lbs 228.00-231.00; 120-130 lbs 227.50-239.00; 130-140 lbs 234.00-246.00; 140-150 lbs 220.00-249.00; 150-160 lbs 242.00-248.00. Equity Coop: No test. Slaughter Ewes San Angelo: Good 2-3 90.00-125.00.
Billings: No test.
Ft. Collins: Good 2-3 80.00-117.50; Good 4-5 95.00-120.00. Sioux Falls: Good 2-3: 80.00-115.00.
Equity Coop: No test.
Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1 San Angelo: 40-50 lbs 222.00-235.00..
Billings: No test.
Ft. Collins: No test.
Sioux Falls: 50-60 lbs 265.00-285.00; 60-70 lbs 245.00275.00; 70-80 lbs 235.00; 80-90 lbs 210.00-240.00; 100-110 lbs 214.00-216.00.
Equity Coop: 90-100 lbs 223.50. 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 28,000 compared to 36,000 last week and 33,193 last year. Source: USDA AMS LPG Market News, San Angelo, Texas National Wool Review As of September 5, 2025
Source: USDA- CO Dept of Ag Market News Service, Greeley, CO
Nebraska Hay Summary
As of September 11, 2025
Compared to two weeks ago hay sales sold unevenly steady. Demand remains mostly light. Some prospective buyers are starting to look around to see what there is out there for good hay to buy. Usually, September is a slow time of year to sell hay as feedlots are busy with silage chopping and so far, that has held true for this year. When October comes around and cows come out of pastures and there is a Halloween blizzard demand for hay may increase but right now most people have enough inventory of feed for a while. When calves start getting weaned, some back grounders will probably need some forages for those hungry calves, but the price more than likely will be steady with today’s price or on either side of the market. This week has been beautiful haying weather as alfalfa guys are either on 3rd or some are on 4th cutting. Most of it has been put up without rain and it might be the best quality hay produced all season for many producers.
Source:
60.00-90.00 depending on the severity of the damage, while higher quality grain hay is seeing resistance around $110.00. A large supply of rained on hay is available in many locations as rains made putting up high quality hay difficult, even past 1st cutting. Some rained on hay is staring to move however most buyers are opting to buy higher quality
remain
Producers in Southern and Central Montana are mostly done with 2nd cutting and are working on 3rd. Central
Montana and along the highline are wrapping 2nd some are opting to try a small 3rd cutting.
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DEVILS TOWER FOREST PRODUCTS INC., A LUMBER MANUFACTURER IN HULETT, WY, IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FULL-TIME BOILER/KILN OPERATOR, MILLWRIGHT 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 . E-mail applications to joe.ortner@devilstowerfp. com or fax to 307-467-5418, contact Joe Ortner at 307467-5252 with additional questions 9/20
RANCH HAND NEEDED: Located in northwest South Dakota. Call Will Simpson, 325-277-8420 9/13
RT CLAYPOOLE AUCTION
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SIGNMENT AUCTION!! Join us Sat.. Sept. 27 10 a.m. at our NEW AUCTION YARD!! 1430 N. Yampa Ave. in Craig, CO. We will be accepting consignments now through Fri., Sept. 26. We will accept vehicles, equipment, tools, farm/ ranch supplies, hunting/outdoor gear, antiques and quality household items. Give Tanner a call to schedule delivery of your consignments, 970756-9353. Keep checking our website for incoming items www.rtclaypooleauction. com, e-mail rtclaypooleauction@hotmail.com 9/20
BIRD AND ANIMAL AUCTION
SUN., SEPT. 21: Selling a variety of chickens, geese, turkeys, peacocks, ducks, goats, hoof stock and more. The sale starts at 9 a.m. at the Dawson County Fairgrounds, 1000 Plum Creek Pkwy., Lexington, NE. For more information, call Jaiden, 308233-1799. Find us on Facebook, JGrace Auctions 9/13
FLYING X RANCH OUTSIDE OF WHEATLAND, WY, IS LOOKING FOR SOMEONE FOR HOUSEKEEPING/OFFICE FILL-IN:
We are a 23,000 acre remote private recreational ranch. Duties include cleaning 15 cabins, bath houses, the ranch house and pool bathroom. Also, covering the office, checking partners in and out, answering the phone, doing the pools (with training) on days covering the office, helping with events and any other duties as needed. Main responsibilities are housekeeping. The Flying X Ranch is not a developed dude ranch. The focus has always been to stay rustic and to keep the natural beauty of the property. We are a fun group of people, both employees and partners. Amenities include 23,000 acres, 8 stocked lakes, horses, ATV trails, indoor pools, game room, gun range, trap shooting and archery range. Employees have access to all of it on days off. Housing is available. $15/hour to start. Please send resume or job history with skills listed to fxr@myfxr.com 9/13
FOR SALE: Wyoming registered 1 iron, 2 letter brand, RRC, RSS, RSH. One hot iron available. Asking $3,500 for this easy to read brand, registered until 2031. Call or text 307254-2790 if interested 9/13
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 9/13
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
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 9/6
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 9/6
WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE. LRC, $2,500. Call 307-259-2062 10/4
REGISTERED WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE, lazy RM. RRC, RHH, renews in January 2027, 2 sets of hot irons and 2 sets of electric irons, $3,000. Call only, 307-899-3737 8/23
WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: RRC, RSH. Registered until Jan. 1, 2035. No horses or cattle with brand. No irons available. $1,500 OBO. Call Ronnie at 303-913-2493, leave a message if no answer 8/16
LIVESTOCK GUARD DOG FOR SALE: Spayed female started on sheep, out of great working mother with proven predator control. She is Akbash/Komondor. Sire is Akbash/Pyrenees/Anatolian. Blue Lady was born July 4, 2024. UTD on shots. Ready to go, with the flock now. $1,000. Near Moore, MT. Call 406-374-2406 9/20
FOR SALE
LIVESTOCK GUARDIAN DOG PUPPIES: Great Pyrenees/Anatolian shepherd/Akbash and Maremma cross. From working parents. Shots current. Six months old. Working experience. Currently with goats. Call Donna, 307262-5699 or Clay, 307-3315762, e-mail cenix@wyomail. com 9/20
PEMBROKE WELSH CORGIS: AKC registered, shots/wormed. Parents are sweet and well behaved. Dad is double registered AKC corgi and American Stock Dog. Crate trained. Beautiful and sweet babies. Call/text 719-3098864. To view photos, go to www. wylr.net in the classifieds 9/20
MINI SHEEPADOODLES: Mom (mini sheepadoodle) first generation AKC Old English sheepdog/ AKC toy poodle. Sire of this litter is a 5 lb. AKC toy poodle. Perfect little lap babies. Small, healthy, home raised, beautiful babies. UTD on shots, vet checked, microchipped, pellet box trained. $900-$2,000. May be able to help with delivery. Call 307-272-3180. To view photos, go to www.wylr. net in the classifieds 9/13
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 highstrength 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 9/26
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
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
COYOTE HOUND PUPPIES: Out of proven hunting parents. Protect livestock from predators. Also make loyal companions. First shots. Call for price and pictures, 719469-3190. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 9/13
REGISTERED BORDER
COLLIE PUPPIES: Parents aggressive, good heelers, first shots and wormed. $500. Call Jim Dacar, 307-896-6274, leave message 9/13
TAKE A LOOK!! REGISTERED BELTED GALLOWAY CATTLE FOR SALE: One weanling bull calf prospect that will be registerable. Pictures and videos available by e-mail. Cattle located in Billings, MT. Transportation options available. For more information, call Gerry Thomas, 406-861-7316 or Patty Thomas, 406-861-3036. To view photos, go to www.wylr. net in the classifieds 9/20
CUSTOM FEEDING AND FINISHING FOR CATTLE AND SHEEP. Cactus Hill Ranch Company, Fort Collins, CO. Contact AJ Nelson, 970372-8273 9/27
PASTURE WANTED AND/OR RANCH OR FARM LEASE, northwest Wyoming or south-central Montana. References available. Call 307-851-2426 9/13
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 year-round 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 9/13
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, 435-462-5300, heidi@wrcamps. com, 1145 S. Blackhawk Blvd, Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647 9/13
SUFFOLK AND SUFFOLK/ HAMPSHIRE CROSS
RANGE RAMS: Yearling rams available. B. ovis and scrapie free. Vet checked and semen tested. Ready to work. Raised in eastern Montana for nearly 30 years. Delivery options. Call or text Gibbs Range Rams, Pat, 406-977-2852, Jordan, MT 9/13
COMMERCIAL HERD, KATAHDIN CROSS 2025 LAMBS FOR SALE: Fifty ewe lambs and 60 wether lambs available, $195/head wethers, $225/head ewes. Born March/April. Call or text 307-254-2650. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 9/20
HAMP/SUFFOLK CROSS, POLYPAY/DORSET CROSS
RAMS FOR SALE: These rams are big boned, heavy muscled and high performing. They are not tall frame sheep. We sell all across the Midwest. Call DJ, 605-9290337 9/13
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 9/20
HORSE TEAMS FOR SALE: FOURTEEN-YEAR-OLD PERCHERON GELDINGS used on farm equipment and to feed cows. Used in mountain areas and snow. A TEAM OF 4-YEAROLD PERCHERON MARES, perfectly matched, 17.1 hands, gentle. Used to feed cows and pull farm equipment. Both teams have been used for sleigh rides in the winter. For more information and photos, call 970-846-4353 9/13
WELL STOCKED FOR ARENA, RANGE AND ABOVE THE PLAINS!! Great prices!! 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!! 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 9/13
LS CUSTOM LEATHER: Belts, tack, cell phone cases and much more!! Contact Lester, 307-6311053, leave a message. Located in Riverton, WY 9/13
WEANER PIGS FOR SALE, located in Powell, WY. For more information, call 307271-1014 1/17
TRITICALE SEED READY FOR FALL PLANTING: High yield, makes excellent forage and cover crop. Can be grazed in the fall and winter and hayed in the spring. ALSO CERTIFIED TRITICALE STRAW and 500 bales of triticale hay. Call 308430-3457, for pricing and delivery. Phone calls only 9/27
BARLEY STRAW: Certified weed-free small squares, $4/bale. ALSO, 5x6 round bales, $125/ton. GRAIN OATS, wheat and barley, $20/cwt. Greybull, WY area. Call 307-762-3878 or 307-899-4714, leave message 10/4
ALFALFA FOR SALE: Over 100 tons, dairy quality, has some grass. $210/ton. Located around Lebanon, S.D. Call 605769-4049 10/5
FIRST CUTTING ALFALFA AND GRASS/ALFALFA, round and small square bales. For more information, call 307754-5864 9/13
GOOD QUALITY HAY FOR SALE: Alfalfa/orchardgrass mix and straight alfalfa, all in netwrapped round bales. Nisland, S.D. For more information and pricing, call 605-892-5676 9/13
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 701440-1764 9/13
STRAIGHT ALFALFA: First, second and third cutting, 3x3x8 bales, 850 lb. average. Loading and local delivery available. $70-$90/bale. Powell, WY area. Call Casey, 307-250-3070 9/20
90 NET-WRAPPED ROUND BALES, 1,500 lbs., grass/alfalfa mix, 2024 crop, $125/ton. Located in Cody, WY. Calls only, 307899-3737 9/20
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
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 9/13
COW AND HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE: Grass and alfalfa hay. ALSO, forage wheat and straw. 3x4 square bales. Delivery available!! Call 307630-3046 9/13
CERTIFIED WEED-FREE PURE ALFALFA HAY: 2025 second cutting available in 3x3 squares, averaging 750800 lbs. 2025 first and second cutting also available in small squares, averaging 70-80 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
VALLEY VIDEO HAY MARKETS, LLC: Representing 40 of the best growers in eastern Wyoming and western Nebraska. Call now for your summer/fall needs, Barry McRea, 308-235-5386, www.valleyvideohay.com 9/13
ROUND-BALED GRASS: 2025 crop 1,000 lb. net-wrapped bales. $50/bale. Cody, WY area. Call, don’t text, Anthony at 307-2542645 11/8
2014 FORD F-350 LARIAT: Crew cab, 4x4, fifth wheel hitch. Original owner. $27,500 OBO. For more information, call 719-465-4655. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds 9/13
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!! 9/13
CASE 1070 TRACTOR: 5,000 plus hours, with Du-Al loader and grapple. $12,500. Calls only, 307899-3737 9/20
FOR SALE: Pickett one step bean cutter, 8 row. Serial #90-60, model 8022-1-B. Call for price, 307-754-2304 9/20
FOR SALE: John Deere 3975 silage cutter with 3RN green cutter head. Lorenz 16’x29’ 17 ton balemover. 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. Sitrex 7 wheel finger rake. Rowse double 9’ hydraulic mower, like new. Rowse 9’ pull type mower. Rowse 9’ 3 pt. mower. H&S Hay Machine II hydraulic windrow fluffer. J&M 385 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 Kenworth T680 automatic with PACCAR MX-13 engine 455 HP, non-sleeper, air-ride suspension, aluminum wheels, 185” wheelbase, 438,900 miles. ForMost 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. Miller Pro 5100 18’ chuckwagon with bunk feeding extensions and tandem running gear. H&S 7+4 18’ chuckwagon with bunk feeding extensions and tandem 14 ton running gear. 14’ HD box scraper with tilt. Farm King 8’ snowblower with hydraulic spout. All in very nice condition!! Call 605-999-5482 9/20
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). 24’ Model 630 John Deere tandem disc. 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 9/13
ORIGINAL ROUND BALER BELTING FOR ALL MAKES: Save $100s. Free shipping, www.balerbelts.com . Call Hammond Equipment, 334627-3348 10/25
HYDRAULIC SQUEEZE CHUTE with 8’ alley and 16’ round tub. PORTABLE LOADING CHUTE. Saint Ignatius, MT, delivery available. For more information and pricing, call 406-531-1036 9/27
LODGEPOLE PRODUCTS, 307-742-6992, SERVING AGRIBUSINESSES SINCE 1975!!
Treated posts, corral poles, buck-and-rail, western rail, fence stays, rough-sawn lumber, bedding. SEE US at www.lodgepoleproducts.com and click our “Picking A Fence Post” tab to see why folks choose our posts!! TFN
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, 406-208-7132 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
a truly remarkable building site featuring a passive solar-designed southwest-style home which is self-sustaining, powered by solar energy with 18,000 Kwh battery storage and a 5,000-watt backup generator. Two 1,500-gallon cisterns ensure backup water supply. The guest house offers its own full kitchen, bathroom, laundry area and a covered deck with panoramic views. Livestock corrals, loafing sheds, a wildlife drinking pond and a spring-fed 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.
PRAIRIE COUNTY, MONTANA RANCH FOR SALE: 2,910 acres, 165 animal units, 640 acres dryland, hay springs, well, reservoirs and pipeline. Several pastures. Two homes, shop, storage shop, barn and corrals. $3,000,000. Sidwell Land & Cattle, Richard Sidwell broker, 406-861-4426 9/13
WANTED TO
contribute to chronic illness in the U.S., such as pesticides.
“The Trump administration is mobilizing every part of government to confront the childhood chronic disease epidemic,” says U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. in the Sept. 9 press release. “This strategy represents the most sweeping reform agenda in modern history – realigning our food and health systems, driving education and unleashing science to protect America’s children and families. We are ending the corporate capture of public health, restoring transparency and putting goldstandard science – not special interests – at the center of every decision.”
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins further comments, “The MAHA Commission report is another historic milestone for our country and a testament to President Donald Trump’s leadership and commitment to ‘Make America Healthy Again.’ America’s farmers and ranchers are at the heart of the solution –alongside doctors, parents and communities – to fight chronic disease and protect future generations.”
Report highlights
According to the new report, titled the “Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy,” the MAHA Commission will expand research efforts through the National Institutes of Health and other agencies regarding chronic disease prevention, nutrition, metabolic health, food quality, environmental exposure, autism, the gut microbiome, precision agriculture, rural and Tribal health, vaccines and mental health.
The commission will also streamline organic certification, ease barriers into farm-to-school programs and direct-to-consumer sales, modernize drug and device approval through the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, accelerate approval of innovative ag products through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and expand access to full-fat milk in
school meal programs.
The report further notes the MAHA Commission will focus on public awareness and education by launching schoolbased nutrition and fitness campaigns, prioritizing pediatric mental health and expanding access to reliable nutrition and health information, while also collaborating with the private sector to promote awareness of healthier meals at restaurants and create innovative solutions to address the root causes of chronic disease.
Additionally, the commission plans to take several historic actions including reforming the Dietary Guidelines for Americans; defining ultra-processed foods; improving food labeling; raising infant formula standards; improving the quality of food served in schools, hospitals and to Veterans and reforming Medicaid quality metrics to measure health outcomes.
For the ag industry especially, one of the most notable highlights of the MAHA Commission’s second report is its changed stance on pesticide use.
While the first iteration of the report took a hardline restrictive approach to pesticides like atrazine and glyphosate, the new report focuses largely on “reducing” the use of pesticides instead.
Ag industry support
Although the first report drew overwhelming backlash from agricultural stakeholders, the MAHA Commission’s second report has softened tensions with the industry and garnered praise from multiple organizations.
In separate statements made after the report’s release, the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), National Sorghum Producers, National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), National Corn Growers Association, Corn Refiners Association, Association of Equipment Manufacturers and American Soybean Association (ASA) all lauded the commission for recognizing the critical role agriculture plays in everyday life and for their willingness to meet with pro-
ducers, listen to their concerns and develop collaborative solutions.
“While agriculture’s voice was widely unheard in the initial MAHA report, we thank the administration for listening to our concerns before releasing the ‘Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy,’” states NPPC President Duane Stateler.
AFBF President Zippy Duvall comments, “Farmers and ranchers share the goal of improving health outcomes in America, and they are dedicated to growing safe, nutritious and affordable food for America’s families. Healthy meals start with healthy farms, and we appreciate the report’s recognition of the vital role farmers play in the food supply chain.”
“Soybean farmers are thankful the MAHA Commission recognized EPA’s approval process as the global gold standard,” adds ASA President Caleb Ragland. “Between the May report and today’s strategy, the commission was accessible and open to learning more about modern farming practices. We truly felt like we had a seat at the table, and for this, we are incredibly appreciative.”
Additionally, groups like the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Meat Institute, National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) applauded the second report for recognizing the nutritional value of U.S.produced meat, milk and produce.
“From every angle, it is tough to beat American beef. Our farmers and ranchers raise the best beef in the world, providing a healthy, fresh protein option to millions of families every day,” says NCBA President Buck Wehrbein. “We responsibly steward millions of acres of land, water and wildlife habitat, including some of America’s most cherished landscapes and species. We pump lifeblood into the local economies of tens of thousands of communities across the rural American heartland. No matter how you look at it, American beef is the perfect fit for the MAHA
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comment on changes to its proposal on how to manage Greater sage grouse habitat across eight Western states.
The amendments would affect BLM-managed public lands in California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming.
Proposed amendments to the resource management plans would continue to ensure responsible habitat stewardship while making more public land available for energy development and mining to support President Donald Trump’s executive order (EO), “Unleashing American Energy.”
Commission’s goals.”
Meat Institute President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Julie Anna Potts reiterates this sentiment, stating, “Science has shown what Americans have known all along – nutrient-dense meat and poultry products are essential to a well-balanced diet. For years, previous administrations have tried to discourage consumption of meat, primarily for reasons unrelated to nutrition, and as a result, our most vulnerable populations – children, adolescent girls, nursing mothers and seniors – no longer consume enough protein and critical nutrients like iron and zinc.”
NMPF President and CEO Gregg Doud further notes, “The MAHA Commission’s ‘Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy’ recognizes what the latest science indicates and what we’ve long been saying – getting whole milk back into schools and boosting dairy in diets helps meet America’s nutritional needs, and this is critical to improving the health of our nation’s children. We appreciate the commission’s attention to our nation’s public-health needs, and we are excited scientific evidence showing the benefits of dairy at all fat levels is finally gaining appropriate recognition.”
A statement made by IFPA reads, “IFPA welcomes the publication of the MAHA Commission’s second report, which marks an important step in elevating nutrition as a national public health priority. We applaud the commission’s recognition of the vital role whole, healthy foods like fresh produce play in improving health outcomes and reducing healthcare costs. Simply put, you cannot make America healthy again without fruits and vegetables.”
While support for the MAHA Commission’s second report is clear, it is also cautious, with several groups voicing continued concerns moving forward.
Hannah Bugas is the managing editor for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.
Proposed changes incorporate key research published since original plans were approved in 2015, including new information about how sage grouse respond to drought and disturbance.
“Finally, the current version of the Greater sage grouse plan recognizes Wyoming’s leadership in both protecting the bird and providing for commonsense development,” said Gov. Mark Gordon. “Wyoming is home to more sage grouse than any other state. We have decades of experience and a proven track record of successfully managing the bird. Our state plan through the Sage Grouse EO is sound and has been for over 16 years.” “In addition, the amendment
reverses Biden-era policies which attempted to encroach on states’ rights to manage wildlife within their borders,” Gordon continued. “We are grateful to the Trump administration for recognizing the meaningful work of the states.”
A notice initiating the public comment period will publish in the Federal Register
For more information or to submit comments, visit blm.gov/programs/ planning-and-nepa. Comments may also be mailed to BLM Anchorage District Office, Attn: Stephanie Rice, 4700 BLM Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507. The comment period will close on Oct. 3.
“The dynamic between the three of us covers what we need,” Thayer says. “We really thrive in this environment and work well together.”
Services offered
Thayer says customers can be sure they are getting the freshest and most high-quality options of meat when they choose to shop at Mill Iron L Meat.
Beef sold at the storefront comes from cattle raised by Thayer and Shepard, who oversee the process from breeding to butchering. Pork comes from hogs raised by Nick and Kayla Mantle, and lamb is sourced from sheep raised by Crane Sheep Company.
Mill Iron L Meat also hosts lamb tastings on select days to get the word out about lamb and showcase the quality of meat coming from the shop.
In addition to freshness and quality, Mill Iron L Meat’s customer service is a point of pride for Thayer and his team. As a local company, they have both the capacity and the desire
to truly serve and look out for their customers in ways large-scale retailers do not.
On the custom processing side, Mill Iron L Meat offers options for quarters, halves and whole animals.
Chug Springs Butchery provides slaughter services, and carcasses are processed inhouse at Mill Iron L Meat.
Thayer notes, “We know how much goes into raising livestock, so we want our customers to get the best quality meat from the animals they put so much time and effort into.”
In terms of turnaround, Thayer says customers can expect a roughly 15- to 16-day window with beef and slightly longer with pork since those cuts take more time to cure. Goats and lamb able to be processed in roughly a week.
We like our beef to hang for about two weeks to make a better product,” Thayer notes. “We really strive for high Choice or Prime and truly want to make our product the best it can be.”
Community commitment As a local business, stay-
ing involved in the Wheatland community is important to Thayer and Mill Iron L Meat.
“Our community is really close knit,” Thayer says. “We all try to work together and help everyone be successful.”
Thayer notes the shop is a proud sponsor of the Wheatland Bulldogs and an active supporter of local 4-H and FFA chapters and the county fair.
The Mill Iron L Meat storefront also hosts commodity handouts in partnership with the Wyoming Food Bank on the second Wednesday of every month, overseen by Thayerʼs mother Karen. Shipments come in from Casper on a large truck and everyone pitches in to get things organized in the shop’s coolers.
“Our main mission is to be a helping hand,” Thayer says.
Looking ahead
Mill Iron L Meat is committed to growing their customer base locally, continuing to provide quality products to the Wheatland area. The shop has the capacity to take in more business right away.
For more information about Mill Iron L Meat, contact Colt Thayer at 307-331-0392 or e-mail millironlmeat@gmail.com.
“We are open for immediate dates,” Thayer says.
“Everybody who has come in has given us positive feedback, so for us it’s just a matter of reaching more people. We want to give people the quality products and customer service they want and need.”
Mill Iron L Meat is located at 1810 9th Street in Wheatland and open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Grace Skavdahl is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.
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