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A Look Inside Check your answers for this month’s crossword puzzle.......... ....................................... Page 3 Lee Pitts shares his thoughts on name calling................... Page 4 Postcard from the Past offers timeless wisdom for the new year................................ Page 7 Check out upcoming events in this week’s up-to-date calendar... ....................................... Page 7 UW Extension discusses ways to understand and reduce early pregnancy loss in ewes.............. ..................................... Page 10

Quick Bits Office Closed The Wyoming Livestock Roundup Office will be closed Dec. 31 through Jan. 2 in observance of the New Year. The ad deadline for the Jan. 3, 2026 paper is Monday, Dec. 29 at 12 p.m. We wish all of our friends, families and dear readers a very happy and prosperous New Year.

USDA launches new Regenerative Pilot Program On Dec. 10, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the launch of a new $700 million Regenerative Pilot Program aimed at strengthening America’s food and fiber supply by helping produc-

ers adopt practices to improve soil health, enhance water quality and boost long-term production. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins unveiled the initiative alongside U.S. Health and Human Ser-

vices (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. “Protecting and improving the Please see USDA on page 11

2026 Agricultural Projections COBANK PUBLISHES AG INDUSTRY PREDICTIONS FOR YEAR AHEAD Throughout the past year, western ag producers continued to prove their grit and resilience, operating in tough environments shaped by unpredictable highs and lows. Much of the West entered the year facing persistent drought conditions and erratic precipitation patterns which complicated planting and grazing decisions. Later on, these circumstances led to another devastating wildfire season, raising concerns about resource loss, infrastructure damage and how wildfire risk has become a near-constant reality for producers in the region. Animal health remained top of mind for yet another year, with continued surges of highly patho-

genic avian influenza, a recent outbreak of equine herpesvirus and year-long concerns over the northward movement of New World screwworm toward the U.S.-Mexico Border. On the livestock front, record-high cattle prices made headlines for weeks in a row, while national herd numbers remained lower than they have in decades. Sheep producers continued their fight against foreign imports flooding the market and regulatory burdens in regards to labor. President Donald Trump’s return to office resulted in both exciting wins and cautious concerns for the ag industry. Please see 2026 on page 5

UW Survey University of Wyoming’s (UW) Barnyards and Backyards: Rural Living in Wyoming is running a survey to learn which fruit varieties grow well across the Cowboy State. Public input directly supports research and future resources for Wyoming communities. For more information or to participate in the survey, visit uwyo.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_beBvxVrrWX0kYzl.

Bookmarks

Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom is reminding the public entries for the 2026 Bookmark and Beyond Contest are due on Feb. 6, 2026. Online voting will take place March 16-17, 2026 and finalists will be announced on April 2, 2026. Approximately 10 designs will be printed and distributed around the state. For more information or to download a free template, visit wyaitc.org/our-work/ bookmark/.

BCRC Webinar

Hormone implants are one of the most researched and cost-effective tools available to beef producers, yet uncertainty and misconceptions often keep them from being used. In response, the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) will host a free webinar to discuss what implants are, why they work, how to administer them and where they can benefit cow/calf operations. The webinar will take place on Jan. 21, 2026 at 7 p.m. For more information or to register, visit beefresearch.ca/blog/to-implant-ornot-webinar/.

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Disease Management Assistant state veterinarian discusses disease prevention strategies During the Wyoming Stock Growers Association (WSGA) Winter Roundup Convention and Trade Show, held Dec. 8-10 at the Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center in Casper, Wyoming Assistant State Veterinarian Dr. Rose Digianantonio discussed herd disease concerns and prevention strategies for Wyoming ranchers. Digianantonio focused primarily on reportable contagious diseases and how producers can work with the Wyoming Livestock Board (WLSB) to mitigate and manage potential outbreaks. She also provided an update on disease concerns circulating in recent news, such as equine herpesvirus (EHV-1) and New World screwworm (NWS) and stressed the importance of keeping good records and understanding animal disease traceability. WLSB Animal Health Digianantonio began her presentation by providing an overview of WLSB’s Animal Health team, which is composed of the Wyoming Please see DISEASE on page 12

Extension recognized by professional associations This year, University of Wyoming (UW) Extension employees received state, regional and national honors from professional associations in their fields. These outstanding staff members were recognized at an annual UW Extension conference held in Laramie in November. NACAA recognizes Vardiman, Julian, Marshall UW Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program Assistant Coordinator Jeremiah Vardiman – an expert in soil, pest and crop management, from vineyard establishment to cheatgrass control – won the Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA). This award is given to an exceptional educator who has served Extension for over 10 years, led effective programming and actively worked to improve Extension. Lincoln County Extension Educator McKenna Julian earned NACAA’s Achievement Award, which is given to an outstanding educator who has been with the association for less than 10 years. During Julian’s two years as a NACAA member, she has been instrumental in coordinating key programs throughout the state, including Wyoming Ranch Camp, Southwest Wyoming Ag Days, Women in Ag Night and the UW Extension Sheep Task Force. Fremont County Extension Educator Chance Marshall was recognized by fellow Wyoming Association of County Agricultural Agents (WACAA) members. Please see AWARDS on page 10

2025 CLE champions crowned The 2025 Cheyenne Livestock Exposition (CLE) brought a record number of talented exhibitors and top-tier livestock to the Event Center at Archer in Cheyenne for two weeks of competition from Nov. 17-30. Champions were crowned across several classes of goats, sheep, hogs and cattle to close out the two-week long show, dubbed by CLE as a “celebration of Western heritage, elite genetics and the spirit of rural America.” Cattle results In the market steer show, Trace Johnson of Monte Vista, Colo. exhibited the overall grand champion, while Rilee Joseph of Berthoud, Colo. earned reservechampion honors.

Vienna Sells of Omaha, Neb. exhibited the third place market steer, followed by Wyoming exhibitor Davi Frost of Cowley and Jaeda Jensen of Ree Heights, S.D. in fourth and fifth, respectively. The Overall Grand Champion Prospect Heifer was a Maintainer exhibited by Goodland, Kan. Showman Jarrett Mosbarger, followed by a Chianina heifer shown by Adam Alfs of Shickley, Neb. in the reserve champion spot. Ella Henderson of Goodland, Kan. came in third, followed by Drew Ballard of Inman, Kan. and Piper Warren of Kiowa, Colo. to round out the top-placing prospect heifers.

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The Need to Support As 2025 comes to an end, those in the ranching business are looking forward to 2026, as we recognize policies implemented by President Donald Trump are changing the West for the better. We know ranching is a challenging business, and it can be more of a challenge From the Publisher for those who graze on federal lands. Dennis Sun During the last administration, there were many policies coming out of Washington, D.C. which were not favorable to ranching. Policies on endangered species, wild horses, public lands rules, access to grazing public lands and regulations for grazing on Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service and National Grasslands were making life hard for those in the West. I think the last administration was only interested in tying up numerous federal lands for monuments, parks and wilderness designations. Both ranchers and recreationists would lose access across these lands. However, the bigger issue was the administration didn’t understand western states’ water and grazing issues, and they certainly didn’t understand how government overreach can hurt productive citizens. Those four years of overreach were a large threat to ranching and agriculture as a whole. Through the good and bad, ranchers have relied on the Public Lands Council (PLC), based in Washington, D.C., to assist with lobbying and work with federal agencies, Congressional members and staffs and those in the administration, all the way up to the White House. Really, they have been our voice in the nation’s capital. PLC has a small staff and is governed by an executive committee comprised of a president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and past president, along with a board of directors from 14 western states and representatives from the American Sheep Industry Association, Association of National Grasslands and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. All are western states ranchers. PLC has 28 state partners, which are mostly state livestock associations. It is amazing the work they accomplish in Washington, D.C., with all of the lobbying they do, along with having a daily comprehensive newsletter. PLC also has an annual September meeting in a western town, which public lands ranchers can attend and where many federal agency personnel and Congressional members speak. There is a public lands tour to see what other ranchers are doing. It is a great time to catch up on useful information. As many realize, it takes money to keep the doors open at PLC, and federal lands users should pay the bill, especially public lands ranchers. Each western state has their own way of collecting funds for PLC. Here in Wyoming, we have public lands ranchers on a Wyoming PLC Board Coalition and the Wyoming Stock Growers Association (WSGA) assisting with an assessment sent out to public lands ranchers based on the number of cattle they graze on public lands. The concerning factor is less than 20 percent of those who receive the assessment send in a payment. With all PLC is doing for western ranchers, they are getting a free ride, which isn’t exactly right. They need to send a check made out to Wyoming PLC to WSGA. I would like to wish all of our readers a very happy and prosperous New Year, and thank you for your support.

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GUEST OPINIONS President Trump is Fighting to Protect American Farmers By U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins While American farmers face historic pressures, this week President Donald Trump reminded them he is their greatest champion. As our very first president, George Washington, himself a farmer, told a joint session of Congress in 1796, “It will not be doubted, with reference either to individual or national welfare, agriculture is of primary importance.” More than two centuries later, those words remain true. Our farmers not only feed, fuel and clothe us, they bear and sustain a set of values and principles essential to the continuation of our republic. Like the pioneers who settled this great nation, our farmers and ranchers build civilization from wilderness and fulfill God’s command to till the earth, renewing our national inheritance of liberty for new generations. This is why all of America is under threat when American agriculture is under threat. And there’s no doubt, right now American agriculture is under threat.

Biden’s policies hurt America’s ag industry Under President Joe Biden, the cost of doing business increased drastically, and commodity prices slumped after the beginning of the RussiaUkraine war. Between 2020-25, seed costs increased 18 percent, fuel was up 32 percent, fertilizer went up 37 percent, labor went up 47 percent and interest expenses shot up by a whopping 73 percent. This is unsustainable for our farmers and ranchers, and it has left them with heavier debt loads and fewer tools to manage risk. Suffice it to say, rural America was on the brink of ruin. But on Jan. 20, this all changed. In just 10 months, the Trump administration has delivered more targeted support, faster relief and opened more markets than the Biden administration managed in four years. Whereas Biden failed to sign even one new trade agreement, the Trump

administration is rapidly expanding sales to new buyers in more than two dozen key markets, including the European Union, United Kingdom, Japan, Mexico, South Korea and Southeast Asia. To help relieve strain on rural America’s credit system, this week the Farm Credit Administration issued guidance – not shared with the public – which allows credit institutions to offer emergency loan restructuring and refinancing for borrowers facing cashflow stress. We are also working every hour of every day to lower input costs. Already, President Trump’s actions have lowered fuel prices. However, there is more work to be done. Trump fights back We are boldly standing up to anticompetitive behavior, which threatens the stability and affordability of America’s food supply – especially when carried out by foreign-controlled corporations. Please see FARMERS on page 4

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NEWS BRIEFS NCBA testifies On Dec. 10, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing on the Abuse of the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA). Todd Wilkinson, South Dakota cattle producer and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) past president, testified on the rampant EAJA abuse by environmental groups which have become repeat litigants as soon as Congress discontinued reporting requirements in 1995. “EAJA was created with the best intentions to allow Americans to challenge government actions without facing crushing legal costs. Unfortunately, like so many well-intentioned programs, it became vulnerable to abuse when oversight faded. Today, EAJA allows payments not only to parties who prevail in court but also to those who settle or enter consent decrees. This allows radical environmental groups to collect EAJA fees while forcing agencies to change policy through settlements,” Wilkinson said. “Too often, these lawsuits are filed with the sole purpose of coercing federal agencies into settlements which drive policy changes,” he added. “This is not responsible governance – it’s forced manipulation. Congress needs to reform EAJA to stop this rampant abuse for financial and political gain by improving reporting requirements, establishing financial limitations on tax-exempt organizations and capping the legal fees paid to these groups under EAJA.”

USCA calls for labeling U.S. Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) President Justin Tupper appeared before policymakers at the joint review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), urging for stronger labeling standards and continued support for American beef producers. In his testimony, Tupper stressed the importance of updating USMCA rules to ensure only beef from animals born, raised and harvested in the U.S. can be labeled as a truly American product. Tupper emphasized the need for mandatory country of origin labeling, calling it an America-first priority. Citing both survey data and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) research, he pointed out the overwhelming majority of consumers want transparency in the food supply chain and are willing to pay more for beef that is authentically American. While acknowledging the USDA’s voluntary initiative on labeling, which goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2026, Tupper described it as insufficient, warning voluntary standards “are vulnerable to abuse and can mislead consumers, who believe they are purchasing truly domestic beef when they see the USDA inspection label.” He called for the USMCA review to transform the “Product of USA” label into a mandatory, enforceable and auditable standard. Tupper concluded with specific policy recommendations to affirm the country’s right to truthful labeling and modernize rules of origin, preventing repackaged imports from being labeled as domestic. He closed with a clear ask, “We ask you to make truthful labeling available. It must be the non-negotiable standard in all trade agreements.”

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Candidates announced

Gov. receives complaints

Gov. Mark Gordon received a complaint on Dec. 2 from several qualified electors of Platte County containing numerous allegations of misconduct and malfeasance by the Platte County Commissioners and requesting their removal from office. Following the mandated process set out in Wyoming statutes, the Governor’s Office will examine the verified complaint and, if necessary, conduct a thorough investigation to determine whether the allegations justify pursuing the requested statutory removal process. At the end of this investigation, the governor will make a determination on the request. Given the very serious nature of the potential consequences, which is the removal of an official duly elected by the voters of Platte County, preserving the objectivity and integrity of this process is crucial. Consequently, the governor will have no comment on this investigation while it is ongoing, focusing instead on reviewing and determining relevant facts.

Raising elite Angus cattle takes more than hard work. It demands vision, precision and perseverance. This year, four outstanding cattlemen have been nominated for the 2026 Herdsman of the Year Award, a recognition honoring an Angus enthusiast who has committed wholeheartedly to the management, strategy and advancement of their herd. Nominees for this year’s award are Michael Jones of Express Ranches in Oklahoma, Cole Kaufman of Oakley Farms in Tennessee, Craig Sand of Circle M Farms in Oklahoma and Brad Paetzel of Hortsman Cattle Company in Indiana. Peers select the award winner from a set of candidates through voting, hosted by the American Angus Association (AAA). To be eligible to vote, exhibitors must have entered at least one of the following shows in 2025 – Cattlemen’s Congress, National Western Stock Show, Western National Angus Futurity, Atlantic National, American Royal or North American International Livestock Exposition. Eligible exhibitors will receive an e-mail with a unique login and password from the AAA through the Election Runner platform to vote. Only one vote per member code is allowed. Voting begins Dec. 15, and all votes must be submitted by Jan. 8, 2026.

SNAP purchases restricted According to a Dec. 10 Reuters article, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said she has granted waivers to six additional states allowing them to prevent the use of food stamps to purchase certain items like soft drinks and candy. The Trump administration has now allowed 18 states to implement a variety of restrictions on lowincome recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The restrictions, which go into effect next year, vary by state and include barring soda, candy and energy drink purchases. The new state waivers are for Hawaii, Missouri, North Dakota, South Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee. States that apply for such waivers gain an advantage in their applications for a $50 billion rural health fund established this year by the Trump administration. Rollins also said the U.S. Department of Agriculture would spend $700 million on regenerative agriculture to encourage farmers to adopt conservation farming practices supporting soil health. Earlier this year, the administration canceled a $3 billion program for sustainable farming practices, like reducing soil tillage.

Lease sale announced The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for March 3, 2026 to offer 53 oil and gas parcels totaling 69,455,55 acres in Wyoming. The BLM completed scoping on these parcels in August 2025 and held a public comment period which closed in October 2025 on the parcels and related environmental analysis. A 30-day public protest period to receive additional public input is now open and will close on Jan. 12, 2026. Leasing is the first step in the process to develop federal oil and gas resources. Before development operations can begin, an operator must submit an application for permit to drill detailing development plans. The BLM reviews applications for permits to drill, posts them for public review, conducts an environmental analysis and coordinates with state partners and stakeholders. All parcels included in a federal oil and gas lease sale include appropriate stipulations to protect important natural resources. Information on current and upcoming BLM leases is available through the National Fluid Lease Sale System, and BLM lease sales are held online through EnergyNet. The parcels BLM analyzed, as well as maps and instructions on how to submit a protest, are available at eplanning. blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2039360/510.

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IT'S THE PITTS by Lee Pitts

Name Calling I have a strongly held belief people grow up to become what they are named. A person just knows a guy named Reginald Winfield III is not going to be a homeless beggar. He’ll more likely turn out to be an investment banker or a Congressman beggar. I, on the other hand, have been cursed by a bad name from the day I was born. Did you know the most prevalent name amongst mass murderers is Lee? It’s no wonder I’m always disappointing myself. If only I had a decent name. Of course, I blame my parents for my lack of achievement in life. I understand why they named my older brother John, one of the best names in the English language. Our father was named John, as were his dad and his granddad. But how did they switch from giving him such a good name to naming me Leland Warren Pitts? Goodness gracious, I had two strikes against

me before my first bowel movement. Thanks a lot mom and dad. I’ll never know why my parents double cursed me with two names last heard in the 1800s, and even then, they weren’t all that popular. These days, a person’s name is their brand, and it’s all about marketing. In business, your good name is your most valuable asset. Do you think Baxter Black and Waddie Mitchell would have become great cowboy poets if instead their names had been Hieronyous or Grayson Monet? John Wayne knew he’d never amount to much if he kept his real name – Marion, which comes close to almost being as bad as Leland. I often wonder how many more books I could have sold as a Cody, Rope, Stetson, Ty or Clint – great cowboy names, one and all. I suppose I should be grateful they didn’t name me Harry with a middle name of Arm so I could have gone through life with the nickname “Stinky.”

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I think my very first words were, “Please call me Lee.” But this was before I realized Lee could also be used as a girl’s name. Now you know why I’m a big promoter of the idea a kid should be able to change his name when entering kindergarten. Personally, I’ve always seen myself as a “Tom Roberts” kind of guy, and if this was my name, I’m quite sure I’d have won a Pulitzer and owned a ranch the size of Delaware by now. Speaking of Pulitzers, I read a lot, and one of my favorite writers is John Sandford who came up with an interesting system of name calling I fully endorse. Because one father lived and breathed fishing, he named his children after outboard motors, so he ended up with sons named Mercury Johnson and Johnson Johnson. His daughter Evie was named after Evinrude. I think we should take a page from Sandford’s book, and farmers should name their children after tractors – for example, John Deere, Alice Chalmers, Massey Ferguson and Oliver Oliver. If you’re a Caterpillar family instead, you could name your daughter Kitty Cat, although that name strikes me more as a female engaged in the adult entertainment industry.

Kids in a trucker’s family with the right last name could be Ken Worth, Peter Built or Otto Carr. The animal industries offer up a plethora of possible names a good marketing plan could be built around. Can you imagine the name recognition of a red-headed purebred breeder whose name was Red Angus? And there are other breed names that would make good people monikers. Brahman is an excellent name for a future Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association cowboy, and if a ranch couple had twins, they could name them Angus and Brangus. Charolais sounds like a lovely girl’s name, and if a daughter already had the last name of Ford, you could name her “Her” and the American Hereford Association would put Her in their Hall of Fame. Writers and actors often change their names, and I should have changed mine a long time ago. Heck, John Sandford isn’t really his name either, although I think he has a great real name – John Roswell Camp. I guarantee if his name had been Leland Warren Pitts, he’d still be writing obituaries for some smalltown newspaper instead of having written over 50 books.

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FARMERS continued from page 2 Food supply sectors, including meat processing, seed, fertilizer and equipment, are vulnerable to price fixing and other anti-competitive practices. We will determine whether these behaviors are increasing the cost of living for Americans. For the sake of producers and consumers alike, any associated national security threats to our food supply will be swiftly addressed. While we have already made great strides toward permanently changing the trajectory of our farm economy and, therefore of America’s future, we know it will take more in the short term to undo the mess we inherited from the last administration. This is why President Trump directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to develop a bridge to support American agricultural producers while new trade deals take effect and give input costs time to come down. As the president announced earlier, USDA has secured more than $12 billion in funding for programs which will provide relief and support. The Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program includes $11 billion in targeted support for American row crop farmers who have been harmed by market disruptions, elevated input costs, persistent inflation and harmful actions from foreign governments. Eligible farmers can expect payments to hit their bank accounts by Feb. 28, 2026. The remaining $1 billion of the $12 billion in bridge payments will be reserved for commodities not covered in the program announced this week. This new aid program is a limited but critical bridge to the improvements President Trump and Republicans in Congress have made through the One Big Beautiful Bill. The bridge funding will assist farmers until input costs and inflation go down. As we make historic investments in our nation’s farmers and ranchers, and as I travel through the countryside, I have heard one thing loud and clear – our farmers and ranchers want fair markets, not endless handouts. They don’t want to farm for government checks. This vision of long-term freedom undergirds the short-term solution the FBA Program represents. Under President Trump’s leadership, we will not rest until every farmer is free from the cycle of dependence and back in control of their farms and their futures. In the spirit of George Washington, the Trump administration is once again delivering on our promise to treat agriculture with the importance it deserves, so families all across our countryside will be able to stand tall and pass on our national inheritance of greatness to future generations. Brooke Rollins is the 33rd U.S. secretary of agriculture. This opinion column was originally published by USA Today on Dec. 12.

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2026 continued from page 1 His administration delivered meaningful reform to the National Environmental Policy Act, livestock grazing regulations, wildlife management, federal lands rules, energy expansion and estate tax, among others, while his tariff war and proposed fix for rising food costs have caused widespread apprehension. Economy steadies Despite these challenges, reduced trade uncertainty, easing inflation and strong consumer demand for protein are expected to steady the nation’s rural economy in 2026, according to CoBank Knowledge Exchange’s annual yearahead report, titled “The Year Ahead: Forces That Will Shape the U.S. Rural Economy.” In the report, CoBank analysts note historically low volatility in equity, bond and currency markets is signaling growing confidence in the economic outlook. While trade policy continues to be a source of uncertainty and tariffs remain in place, CoBank predicts their impact will fade by the end of the first quarter of 2026, allowing inflation to trend downward later in the year. “The effective acrossthe-board tariff rate is now about 17 percent, but based on tax collections, the actual average import tax paid is only about 10 percent,” the report reads. “According to CoBank, this rate is

expected to drop even further as reduced tariffs on China and imported food products take effect and more bilateral agreements are finalized.” With inflation easing, the Federal Reserve is expected to continue cutting interest rates in 2026. “Moreover, the Congressional Budget Office estimates the accelerated depreciation provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will boost gross domestic product growth by almost a full percentage point next year,” CoBank notes. “The labor market has cooled from the postCOVID-19 cycle and is now more in line with historic norms,” the report continues, adding wage growth near four percent and unemployment below five percent remain well within the margin of safety for economic expansion in 2026. Grain markets struggle On the ag front, CoBank says 2026 is shaping up to be another challenging year for grain producers. Global grain and oilseed supplies remain ample, weighing heavily on prices. While increased biofuels production and improved export conditions are offering some optimism, most crop prices remain below the cost of production. “Grain farmers will face hard choices for planting this spring,” CoBank states. “Current price ratios indi-

cate soybeans stand to pull acres from all major crops in 2026. High input costs may discourage farmers from planting corn and they may switch to cheaper alternatives. Farmer affordability remains under pressure, and while corn prices have slid, fertilizer prices have not.” Protein demand remains The animal protein sector is expected to enter 2026 on sturdier footing. Despite high retail prices, consumer demand for meat and poultry is projected to stay strong in 2026, supported by falling feed costs, investments in production efficiency, higher household incomes and shifting consumer preferences toward protein-rich diets. CoBank points out livestock supplies are likely to remain tight for the next 12 to 18 months, supporting prices but limiting widespread expansion. “As a result, feeding efficiencies and heavier carcasses will remain a focal point in 2026,” the report reads. “While optimism in the sector is strong, several headwinds including new and recurring livestock diseases and trade disruptions could constrain growth in the coming year.” In the dairy sector, protein is becoming an increasing driver for milk checks as well, and CoBank points to consumer demand for protein-rich dairy products like cheese, cottage cheese and yogurt as long-term positives for the sector. In fact, according to Cir-

cana and Dairy Management, Inc., four of the top 10 protein products for unit sales growth over the past year were dairy items. On the other hand, while demand for full-fat dairy also remains strong, butterfat has shifted to an “oversupply situation,” prompting some processors to cap butterfat payments. “This means protein will be the leading driver in milk checks in coming years,” CoBank states. “Shifting consumer dietary trends suggest protein markets will remain strong for many years to come.” Food, energy and digital infrastructure CoBank notes the food and beverage sector faces a more complicated outlook. Restaurants are showing continued signs of weakness as consumers have started cutting back on dining out, and grocery brands are grappling with rising costs and consumer pressure to remove artificial ingredients from products. “Most concerning for these brands is the lack of data indicating consumers actually want or will pay for these reformulated products,” CoBank says. Meanwhile, electricity consumption is rising at its fastest pace since World War II, driven largely by demand from data centers. The federal government has declared a national

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energy emergency in response, and proposed grid reforms could significantly reshape how large power users connect to the system. CoBank notes rural America sits at the center of this transformation. “The rise of artificial intelligence is fueling a historic surge in data-center spending, and hyperscalers will increasingly depend on rural America to achieve their ambitious buildout plans,” CoBank explains. “Rural areas offer what hyperscalers like Microsoft and Amazon desperately need – land for sprawling campuses and the ability to allocate data centers with major power infrastructure. Given the business and geopolitical stakes, data center operators are moving fast and writing big checks to reduce friction in rural communities.” “While these communities face tradeoffs, rejecting data center projects could mean missing out on gener-

ational economic benefits,” CoBank adds. Looking ahead CoBank concludes, while 2026 is shaping up to be a year for greater economic stability, the benefits will be uneven across the ag industry, requiring producers, processors and rural communities to navigate both opportunity and constraint. Stabilizing markets, cooling inflation and strong protein demand offer reasons for cautious optimism, while oversupplied crop markets, policy uncertainty and infrastructure challenges continue to test rural resilience. For producers, lenders and rural communities alike, the coming year will require careful decision-making and adaptability as the U.S. ag industry adjusts to the year ahead. Hannah Bugas is the managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send commnets on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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EXPO continued from page 1 In the prospect steer show, a Maine-Anjou exhibited by Owasso, Okla. Showman Brigham Reimann came out on top as the Grand Champion Prospect Animal. Aspen Kuester of Leigh, Neb. exhibited the reserve overall champion, followed by Granit Ready of Torrington in third. Cattle exhibited by Cash Pratt of Pueblo, Colo. and Koy Johnson of Monte Vista, Colo. rounded out the top-placing prospect steers in fourth and fifth place, respectively. In the junior breeding heifer division, a Simmental shown by Brylie Benes of Pierce, Neb. earned overall grand champion honors, followed by a Maintainer shown by Reed Pratt of Pueblo, Colo. as reserve champion. Molly McCurry of

Hutchinson, Kan. exhibited the third place overall junior breeding heifer, followed by Alfs and Ryen Carlson of Big Springs, Neb. in fourth and fifth, respectively. In the open divisions, a Simmental from Gateway Genetics earned grandchampion honors in the heifer category, while a Hereford bull exhibited by Cory Wood of Maysville, Mo. earned grand champion in the bull category. Reserve champion accolades were awarded to a Maintainer heifer shown by Reed Pratt and a Charolais bull exhibited by Andrew Odden of Colome, S.D. Third through fifth places in the open heifer category went to Alfs; Cooper Lindstrom of Elm Creek, Neb. and Avery Kimble of Montrose, Colo., respectively.

In the open bull division, Emerson Peterson of Fremont, Neb. took third, followed by bulls from Siek Ranch of Blairstown, Iowa and Wardell Cattle of Sheridan in fourth and fifth, respectively. Goat results Bennett Gordon of Good Hope, Ill. earned top honors in the goat show, exhibiting the Grand Champion Breeding Doe, as well as the third and fourth place market goats. Kaitlyn Mekelburg of Eckley, Colo. exhibited the Reserve Champion Breeding Doe, followed by Dayton Mortvedt of Lynnville, Iowa; Elizabeth Albrecht of Howard, S.D. and Bella Campbell of Julesburg, Colo. in third through fifth, respectively. Caysen Newell of Loma, Colo. exhibited the Grand Champion Market Goat, while Brock Mortvedt of Lynnville, Iowa exhibited the reserve champion.

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Western Video Market, North Platte Stockyards, North Platte, Neb., 530-3473793, wvmcattle.com Rafter T Angus Annual Bull Sale, Buffalo Livestock Marketing, Buffalo, 307736-2415, 307-299-4569, raftertangus.com Cattle Country Video Winter Classic, Goshen County Rendezvous Center, Torrington, 888-322-8853, cattlecountryvideo.com Ingalls Angus Annual Production Sale, Riverton Livestock Auction, Riverton, 307-349-3097 Redland Angus Annual Range Calved, Range Raised Production Sale, Buffalo Livestock Marketing, Buffalo, 307-250-1548, redlandangus.com Ken Haas Angus 45th Annual Right Combination Bull Sale, at the ranch, LaGrange, 307-631-0844, 307-575-0095, kenhaasangus.com Marcy Livestock 64th Annual Angus Bull and Female Sale, Gordon Livestock Auction, Gordon, Neb., 308-430-2005, marcylivestock.com McConnell Angus Bull and Female Sale, at the ranch, Dix, Neb., 308-2355187, 308-230-0430, 970-215-3204, mcconnellangus.com Little Goose Ranch Ninth Annual Production Sale, Buffalo Livestock Marketing, Buffalo, 307-751-1535, 307-622-8330, 307-689-1072, littlegooseranch.com Triangle J Ranch 36th Annual Bull Sale, at the ranch, Miller, Neb., 308-6275085, 308-457-2505, 308-293-9241, trianglejranch.com Douglas Booth Family Angus 34th Annual Bull Sale, Torrington Livestock Market, Torrington, 307-532-5830, 307-532-6207, boothfamilyangus.com

Timeless Wisdom for a New Year “Years Merely Life’s Chapters,” reads the headline for the New Year’s editorial in the Dec. 25, 1919 issue of the local newspaper. The sub-head adds, “Offer Opportunity for Each of Us to Write Therein a Record Better Than the Preceding.” Wisdom provided in this editorial is as follows. It is a great mystery that lies ahead, a treasure house of endless possibilities. The span of a man’s life is short – shorter in absolute measurement than the span of a year. For each year, when October fades into November, has wrought completeness. No human life can bring completeness. It cannot bring completeness of knowledge or completeness of happiness or completeness of good works. The best man can do – in his poor, limited way – is to glean as much wisdom, win as much happiness and do as much good as the number of his days permits.  In turning over a new leaf, be sure to lay a 1,000-pound weight on it so it won’t fly back.  The coming year is indeed a great mystery, full of possibilities. Whoever has not watched and studied the passing years may begin today. It is never too late. Whoever has long watched and loved the years will know to his knowledge, however ripe, much will be added. He will advance a step nearer to the goal of contentment, and in so advancing, will increase his human usefulness, his helpfulness.  Little old last year’s resolution is as good as

any and probably will wear fully as long as a new one.  It is our wish for all who are suffering the years to come may be happier and healthier and this year will be a good year. February will bring its crystal brightness. April will spread her feast of flowers. June will display her green perfection of beauty. August will offer the ripening grains and October the laden orchards. The year will take no heed of the crime that has been done by man or of the vengeance that marched inexorably.  Day means much to all – New Year’s suggest intimate personal views of self.

The annual crop of good resolutions shows how near most people are to becoming radically better. The day also brings a sense of the inexhaustible resources of life. It is the door into a wonderful future, new inventions, new discoveries, new achievements, social justice and privilege and joy for the masses of men.  Joy that all can have – the joy of living is best found in the real success of life. Take away success and there’s no joy in life to one alive to opportunities and responsibilities. No live man is satisfied with mere existence, for he wants to contribute something to the world’s progress, the world’s good, and it is in such contribution real joy is found, the satisfaction which comes from full realization one has done what he could in the year given him. So this is the joy this journal wishes every reader may have in the coming year and will have if they fully appreciate the new year is theirs, to make it truly a Happy New Year.

Drawing from the Dec. 20, 1912 issue of the Crook County Monitor. Historical Reproductions by Perue

Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 37 No. 36 • December December 27, 27, 2025 2025

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Ranch Lease Wanted

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Notice

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Twenty-Six Years of Predictability

SPRING PRODUCTION BULL SALE January 26, 2026 • 1:30 p.m. CST At the Ranch • Wood Lake, Nebraska Selling 65 Age Advantage Coming 2-Year-Old Bulls Red Angus • Limousin • Lim-Flex

Bullis Creek Ranch • bulliscreek.com • 402-376-4465

Events

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Service LLC.

• (307) 436-8513 •

Help Wanted GOTTSCH LIVESTOCK FEEDERS LLC Red Cloud, NE Come Join the Gottsch Livestock Feeders Family! Gottsch Livestock Feeders is looking for Cowboys/Pen Riders for their feedyard in Red Cloud, NE. The main focus of the Cowboy/Pen Riders are spotting, pulling, diagnosing and taking cattle to the hospital and shipping fat cattle. This person will need to be a team player who is seeking a long-term position. You will have the opportunity to work with and learn from some of the best in the industry. We offer a benefits package that includes health insurance, dental, vision, 401(k), health savings, life insurance and paid vacation. Retention bonus offered to full-time employees. Incentives paid out at 6 months and 1 year of employment. If you are interested stop by and fill out an application or visit our website at www.gottschcattlecompany.com Call Brandon Furr at 402-257-7769 or 402-746-2222 for more information.

LOOKING FOR CALVING, FEEDING AND SPRING WORK HELP: Feb. 20-June 1. POTENTIAL to become longterm job which includes: Riding, welding, fencing, irrigation and all general ranch-required jobs. Christian family ranch, high QUALITY horses to ride, vehicle provided, COMPETITIVE pay with healthcare and housing included. Must be willing and able to get along with others. Addicts and abusers please do not apply. Must want and be willing to be a part of a team. Please send resume to ghenry1984@gmail.com ..1/3

Auctions

Torrington Livestock Markets 307-532-3333

www.torringtonlivestock.com

Angus

OPEN POLLINATED SEED CORN out produces hybrid for silage and grazing quality grain, $69/bushel +S/H. Call 217-857-3377 or text cell 217-343-4962, visit website www.borriesopenpollinatedseedcorn.com .............12/27

Hay & Feed

NOTICE: Publication in this newspaper does not guarantee the legitimacy of any offer or solicitation. Take reasonable steps to evaluate an offer before you send money or provide personal/financial information to an advertiser. If you have questions or believe you have been the victim of fraud, contact the Wyoming Attorney General’s Office, Consumer Protection Unit, 109 Capitol Building, Cheyenne, WY 82002, 307-7776397 ............................. TFN

UP IN ARMS, LLC FLEA MARKET AND GUN SHOW JAN. 9-11, Casper, WY at the Central Wyoming Fairgrounds. Open to the public. Fri., Jan. 9, 3-7 p.m. Sat., Jan. 10, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun., Jan. 11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Giving away a .22 pistol Sunday at 2 p.m., must be present to win, 21 years of age and able to pass background check. Buy, sell, trade. Adults $6, children 12 and under free (when accompanied by an adult). For more information, contact Lisa, 208-420-2295 ......................... 1/3

Angus

LOOKING TO LEASE A RANCH FOR APPROXIMATELY 150-200 HEAD OF COWS. Prefer area in Johnson and Sheridan counties. Call 307-290-1643 .......... 1/3

Seed

FOR SALE: 300 head of commercial Angus and F-1 baldy bred heifers. Hand selected and purchased from top ranches in the region. All Miller Angus Farms customer genetics. UTD on vaccinations, pelvic measured, dewormed. Pregged/sorted into calving window groups. AI bred to elite calving ease bull GB Mogul M64J and cleaned up to top tier calving ease bulls. Group 1 due March 1. Group 2 due March 16. Group 3 due March 28. Group 4 due April 1 for 30 days. Group 5 due May 1 for 30 days. Will go on to make a productive, high performing cow that will add value to your program. First come, first served. Small loads to pot loads and volume discounts available. Free delivery. Miller Angus Farms, Kody, 605-690-1997 or Brady, 605-690-5733 ........... 1/3 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

Limousin

Financial Services

Brands

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!! ............ 12/27

WYOMING BRAND FOR SALE: RRC, RSS, RHH. Expires Jan. 1, 2029. Electric iron included. $2,500 OBO. Call 307-575-6589 ............12/20

Brands 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 ............... 12/13 REGISTERED WYOMING FOR SALE: LHC, LSH, expires January 2027. Small iron available. Asking $2,500. Call 307-214-1511 or 307-630-9621 .................11/29 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. ALSO, RANCH SADDLE manufactured by Fred Mueller Saddle Co., Denver, CO. Good condition, located in Cheyenne, WY, digital photos available, asking $400. Call 307-631-6838 ............ 11/29

2-Year-Old Registered Limousin Bulls

Dogs TOY AUSSIEDOODLE PUPPIES: Three girls ready just in time for Christmas. First shots and tails docked. Exceptional breeding. Gorgeous colors. Located in Billings, MT. Reserve your furever friend today. Asking $700. Call or text for more information and pictures, 208-540-2667. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds ............... 1/10

Joe Freund 303/341-9311 Joey Freund 303/475-6062

Pat Kelley 303/840-1848

Cattle WANTED RECIP COWS: Must be open!! Two to 6 years old, Red Angus or Angus-based cows. For more information, call Corie Mydland, 406-8555598 (cell), Trans Ova Genetics, Joliet, MT .............. 12/27

Hereford FOR SALE AHA REGISTERED POLLED MINIATURE HEREFORD BULL CALF: Born July 2025. Available following weaning, about February 2026. Documented pedigree. Located in Powell, WY. Shots and RFID tagged. Call Bob or Linda at 307-2547047 ............................... 1/3 TWO-YEAR-OLD POLLED HEREFORD BULLS, top bloodlines. Call Donald, 208201-6213 ...................... 1/17

C h e c k o u t w y l r. n e t

Custom Feeding FAITHFUL FEEDERS: Heifer development, backgrounding and grass calf prep. Billings, MT. Call Ryan, 406-696-0104 .......... 4/11

Pasture WINTER CARE AVAILABLE FOR 200+ HEAD OF CATTLE. Cody, NE. For more information, call 605-488-0301 ...........12/27

Pasture Wanted SUMMER PASTURE WANTED FOR YEARLINGS: Seeking summer grass for 2026. For 500-1,500 head. Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota. Prefer long-term potential, competitive rates offered. Call Jon, 831-240-5795 ......... TFN

Ranch for Lease PARK COUNTY, WY RANCH NEAR CODY, WY IS AVAILABLE FOR A LONG-TERM LEASE: The ranch has over 50,000 acres and supports an irrigated hay base with BOR water rights. Carrying capacity is 700 animal units yearround with hay production. Willing to split the hay ground and grazing. Please e-mail Honora Beirne (hbeirne@ acpg.com) and Melanie Giliati (mgiliati@acpg.com) for details .......................... 1/10

Horses RANCH, RODEO, ROPING, BARREL RACING PROSPECTS: 2024 APHA black solid and sorrel Tobiano geldings. 2025 AQHA bay, red roan, bay roan colts. 2025 AQHA bay and APHA sorrel Overo fillies. 2025 grade buckskin colt. Visit www.brokenbackranchquarterhorses.com. Call for pricing, 307-272-5509. Ten Sleep, WY ...................... 1/3

Saddles & Tack BOOT UP NOW FOR THE NEW YEAR!! $AVE on BOOTS: HONDO, BOULET, JUSTIN WORK BOOTS, TWISTED X (boots and shoes) and more!! Great selection of SADDLES and TACK. SILK SCARVES, WOOL WINTER CAPS and socks…. KENETREK RIDING PACKS. 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 ........... 12/27

Sheep RAMBOULLET RAMS FOR SALE: Askin Livestock purchased the entire ram band from Ladder Livestock’s 50+ year genetics program this spring. We have plenty of extra rams and are selling choice Rambouillet breeding rams of various ages. All have already had the bottom sorted out. These will sell with a negative B. ovis test from this April. If you missed the Wyoming Ram Sale and still want the same quality genetics to cover your band, please consider this offering. $650/head choice. Forty to choose from. Volume discounts for 5+. Available at Jay Em, WY. These are fine wooled sheep that sold fleece at 20.5 micron in May 2025. They have good feet, strong pasterns, bred and raised on Wyoming’s Red Desert. They will go anywhere in the continental U.S. and work for the range producer. Call or text Sage Askin for more information, 307-3514875 or e-mail saskin12@ gmail.com ........................ 1/3

Swine WEANER PIGS FOR SALE, located in Powell, WY. For more information, call 307271-1014 ...................... 1/17

HAY FOR SALE: 3x3 and round bales of grass or alfalfa/grass mix. Delivered only. Call 605840-0015 ........................12/27 QUALITY HAY FOR SALE: Grass, grass/alfalfa mix and straight alfalfa, net-wrapped large round bales, no rain. Western Nebraska location. Pick up or delivery available for fee. Call or text 303-9062691 ............................. 1/17 CATTLEMEN, ARE YOU NEEDING HAY FOR YOUR CATTLE? We have alfalfa, barley hay, mixed grass, oats and pea hay. Been in the hay business for 25+ years. Trucking available. Call 701-290-2363 .................. 12/27 STRAW FOR SALE: 150 TONS OF BARLEY STRAW, 4x4 squares, $40/ton. Located west of Powell, WY. Call or text 307-202-0532 for more information ................... 1/10 HAY FOR SALE: Grass and alfalfa hay. ALSO, grass/alfalfa mix, millet, forage wheat and straw. Round bales and 3x4 square bales. Delivery available!! Call 307-630-3046 ....1/3 HAY FOR SALE: Triticale, barley, pea blend with alfalfa. Nice hay, 3x3 bales. ALSO, alfalfa with some rain, 3x3 bales. Shed stored. $170/ton. Farson, WY. Call 307-350-0350 ..............1/3 HAY FOR SALE: 2025 grass/ alfalfa, first and second cutting alfalfa, millet, haybet barley and CRP hay. 2024 first cutting grass/ alfalfa, first and second cutting alfalfa and CRP hay. GRINDING HAY also available. All in net-wrapped round bales. Semi load delivery available. Call for pricing, ask for Klint, 701-2904418, if no answer, send a text or keep trying ...................... 1/3 VALLEY VIDEO HAY MARKETS, LLC: Representing 40 of the best growers in eastern Wyoming and western Nebraska. Call now for your winter needs, Barry McRea, 308-2355386, www.valleyvideohay. com ....................................1/3 CERTIFIED WEED-FREE PURE ALFALFA HAY: 2025 third and first cutting available in small squares, averaging 7080 lbs. Will load trucks and any open trailer. MONIDA OATS: $16/cwt. Combine run, great for seed or feed. Will auger into truck, trailer or large totes/ag bags. Located between Powell and Cody, WY. Certified scales on site. Call or text Knopp Farms for details, 307-2540554..................................1/31 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 307-6314104 ........................... 12/27 ROUND-BALED GRASS: 2025 crop 1,000 lb. net-wrapped bales, $50-$60/bale depending on variety. Cody, WY area. Call, don’t text, Anthony at 307254-2645 ..........................1/31 EXCELLENT QUALITY PRAIRIE HAY: Big round bales, weighing 1,400-1,500 lbs. each. Located near Chambers, NE. Call for price and delivery, 402-583-9924 or 402-340-2218 (cell) ................................12/27 400 TONS DURUM STRAW: Round bales, 1,000 lbs., $40/ bale, 780 bales available. Excellent bedding or feed. Call 406765-7172 ........................12/27 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 307762-3878 or 307-899-4714, leave message .............12/27

Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 37 No. 36 • December 27, 2025

Trailer Services/ Repairs

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Equipment

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Trucks & Trailers MERRITT CATTLE POT: Good ranch trailer. Call 307855-6739 ........................1/10

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Equipment

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RETIREMENT SALE

Fencing

LODGEPOLE PRODUCTS, 307-742-6992, SERVING AGRIBUSINESSES SINCE 1975!! Treated posts, corral poles, buckand-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

RAIL TIES: #1-9 ft., #1 and #2-8 ft. SWITCH TIES: 12 ft. and 14 ft. USED CULVERTS: Three ft., 2 ft., 18” and various lengths. ALSO, 14 pieces of heavy duty schedule 80 PVC, 3.5" ID, 20' long with stainless steel couplers. Call EMC2, 307-630-2345 or 307-5345253 .............................. 12/27

Pipe

Property for Sale

Hunting & Fishing

BIG HORN BASIN 120 ACRES WITH SIDON IRRIGATION RIGHTS FOR 82 ACRES NEAR COWLEY, WY: This farm has sat idle for years, no improvements, adjoining 40 acres leasable. $365,000 possible O.F. Contact RuraLands Real Estate, 307-851-2426, e-mail frank@ ruralands.com ........... 12/27

VELVET RIDGE RANCH COW ELK HUNTS: Fill your freezers!! Private elk ranch. No license required. Alfalfa raised. CWD tested negative, $3,000/each. Call 970-631-5921 ..........12/27

100 ACRES 7 MILES SOUTH OF COLUMBUS, MT: Half mile of Stillwater River frontage, 3 bed, 2.5 bath home with heated oversized 2 car garage. Two 48’x30’ metal pole barns and corrals, 100+ irrigated acres on the Stillwater River. Excellent location, 45 minutes to Billings, MT. Mountain views. Wildlife is very abundant, deer, elk, pheasants, ducks, geese, turkeys, trout fishing and more. $2,500,000. Sidwell Land & Cattle, Richard Sidwell broker, 406-861-4426 ...... 12/27 HIGHWAY 92 HIGH PRODUCTION FARM: Prime 200+ acre farm featuring 2 Zimmatic center pivots, excellent soils, 2 older, livable homes and 191 acres of reliable water rights from the Goshen Irrigation District. Unbeatable location along Highway 92, 6 miles south of Torrington, WY, for convenient access. A strong producer and solid investment at $1,250,000. Pictures at www.buyaranch.com. Call Casey Essert, Land Broker, 307-532-1750 .................TFN

Wanted to Buy WE WILL PICK UP SCRAP IRON: On-site processing and removal. Receive $$$ top dollar $$$ for your junk!! Call for details, Pacific Steel and Recycling, 307-234-6006. Casper/ Central Wyoming ..........12/27

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TRACTOR

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T7-250 Auto Command • CVT Transmission Suspended Front Axle • Suspended Cab Rear Duals • 2760 Hours

16’ 500R Header 1560 Hours 1200 Header Hours

Contact Gordon Maxson for more photos or questions

gmaxson@wyoming.com • 307-850-2990 • Riverton, WY 2013 JOHN DEERE 8285R: 4,600 hours, before DEF. Great condition. Call for details, 308550-0673 ..........................1/10 FOR SALE: WATER TRAILER with (4) 1,500 gallon water tanks, 3 cones, 2 pumps, 50 ft. hose, electric start. ALSO, International 1256 tractor and John Deere 4520 tractor. Call 701290-2504 ........................12/27 RETIREMENT SALE!! Brand new medium weight corral panels, 12 ft. long x 5 ft. high, if buy minimum of 100, $90/panel. Brand new Cattle Master squeeze chutes, $2,850. John Deere 6400 tractor, $38,000. Calls only, no texts, 208-651-8698............ 1/10 FOR SALE: Vermeer BP 7000 bale processor. Farm King 8’ snowblower with hydraulic spout. Erskine model 1812 skid loader 60” hydraulic snow blower. John Deere 714A and 716A chuckwagons with John Deere tandem running gear. H&S 7+4 18’ chuckwagon with bunk feeding extensions and tandem 14 ton running gear. J&M 385 gravity box with 12 ton gear, truck tires. Landoll 36’ cushion gang disc with 3 bar mulcher. Gehl 410 bushel manure spreader with slop gate, double floor chains, 2 beaters, tandem axle. Meridian 240 seed tender, all hydraulic and roll tarp. 2019 Freightliner, DD13 engine, 12 speed automatic, daycab, good rubber, air ride, 318,000 miles. Burns portable loading chute. 12’ and 14’ HD box scrapers with tilt. All in very nice condition!! Call 605-999-5482 ..... 1/10

NEW DIRECTION EQUIPMENT 804 MIXER/GRINDER WAGON: Clean, solid unit with dual augers, working scales and side discharge conveyor. Well maintained and ready to mix and feed today. Selling due to a death in the family so we are no longer able to run cattle. Asking $25,000 OBO. Located between Shoshoni and Riverton, WY. Call 307851-1100. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds ............................... 1/3 EQUIPMENT FOR SALE, FARMER RETIRING: John Deere 71 Flex 8 row corn planter on a 24’ stackable bar. AC Model 1300 30’ ripper with rakes. A 20’ Krause offset disc (new blades in front). Safety pull with a bull hitch. 2003 IHC 9400I Eagle semi fifth wheel truck, Cat engine, 26’ end dump trailer with roll tarp. 1997 Kenworth T800, Detroit engine, 20’ box with hoist, roll tarp, both beet and grain end gates. John Deere front suitcase weights. IHC front suitcase weights. Contact Greg Keller at 406-679-1136 ... 1/3 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!! ......................... 12/27

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S u b S c r i b e T o d ay !

Irrigation

Irrigation USED IRRIGATION PIVOTS FOR SALE, www.zimmag. com ● 2014 Zimmatic 8500 7 tower 1,286’, 2,764 hours ● 2014 Zimmatic 8500 7 tower 1,286’, 5,132 hours ● 2020 Zimmatic 8500 7 tower 1,286’, 500 hours ● 2013 Valley 7000 7 tower 1,336’, 3,882 hours. Call 402-910-3236 ............... 12/27

Irrigation Systems

The choice is simple.

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

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Oil/Mineral Rights

JAN. 7-11: PETSKA FUR WILL BE BUYING ALL RAW/DRY FUR DEER/ELK HIDES AND ANTLER IN THE FOLLOWING TOWNS AND LOCATIONS: JAN. 7: Bill 6:15-6:30 p.m., Bill’s Store (drive thru, call/text Greg). JAN. 8: Wright 6:50-7:20 a.m., Rest Area; Newcastle 8:309 a.m., Voelker’s Body Shop; Upton 10:15-10:30 a.m., Joe’s Food Center (drive thru, call/ text Greg); Moorcroft 11 a.m.11:30 a.m., The Coffee Cup; Gillette 11:50 a.m.-12:10 p.m., T&T Guns and Ammo; Gillette 12:30-1 p.m., Rocky Mountain Sports. JAN. 9: Sheridan 7-7:40 a.m., Sportsman’s Warehouse; Buffalo 8:50-9:20 a.m., Good 2 Go; Ten Sleep 10:50-11:20 a.m., Pony Express; Worland 11:50 a.m.-12:20 p.m., Bighorn One Stop; Manderson 12:50-1:10 p.m., Hiway Bar (drive thru, call/ text Greg); Basin 1:30-1:45 p.m., Overland Express Mart (drive thru, call/text Greg); Greybull 2-2:15 p.m., Overland Express Mart (drive thru, call/text Greg); Lovell 2:40-3 p.m., Good 2 Go; Powell 3:30-3:50 p.m., Murdoch’s; Cody 4:15-4:45 p.m., Nature’s Design Taxidermy; Meeteetse 5:30-5:45 p.m., Elk Horn Bar (under lights in front of fire hall, drive thru, call/text Greg). JAN. 10: Thermopolis 7-7:30 a.m., Renegade Guns; Shoshoni 8:15-8:30 a.m., Fast Lane (NW corner, drive thru, call/text Greg); Riverton 9:15-10 a.m., Vic’s Body Shop (behind the Dollar Tree); Lander 10:3011 a.m., Zander’s One Stop; Jeffrey City 12-12:20 p.m., Split Rock Café (drive thru, call/text Greg); Muddy Gap 12:30-12:40 p.m., truck stop (drive thru, call/ text Greg); Casper 1:30-2:15 p.m., Wagner Outdoor Sports; Glenrock 3:30-3:50 p.m., east exit on interstate (drive thru, call/ text Greg); Douglas 4:15-4:30 p.m., Douglas Feed (drive thru, call/text Greg). JAN. 11: Orin Junction 6:45-7 a.m., truck stop (drive thru, call/text Greg); Lost Springs 7:15-7:30 a.m., Main St. (drive thru, call/text Greg); Lusk 8-8:30 a.m., Decker’s Grocery; Alliance, NE 11:30-11:50 a.m., Bomgaars (drive thru, call/text Greg). For more information, call Greg, 308-750-0700 or visit www.petskafur.net ............ 1/3

Oil/Mineral Rights

Three Crown Petroleum

P.O. Box 774327 • Steamboat Springs, CO 80477

We Buy or Lease Minerals

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Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 37 No. 36 • December 27, 2025

EXTENSION EDUCATION

By Micah Most and Whit Stewart, UW Extension Educator

Understanding and Reducing Early Pregnancy Loss in Ewes Many sheep producers have experienced the frustration of scanning a ewe flock in mid-pregnancy with high expectations, only to find later the lambing percentage doesn’t quite match the scanning results. Where do those “missing lambs” go? Research on fetal loss in sheep provides important lessons about management, nutrition and why what happens in the first trimester of pregnancy matters so much. Ewe pregnancy Sheep pregnancy can range from 142 to 152 days, progressing from the embryonic to fetal stages. The first 50 days – the embryonic stage – involve implantation and rapid development of vital systems like the nervous system, heart and limb buds, making this period especially vulnerable to stress, illness or poor nutrition. Around day 40, the pregnancy transitions to the fetal stage, when organs mature, the skeleton hardens and the fetus gains most of its weight. Because early losses are difficult to detect, consistent nutrition and minimal stress – especially in the first trimester – are critical to lamb survival. Underlying these stages is a delicate cascade of hormonal and immune signals which sustain early pregnancy.

In the first 12 to 15 days post-conception, the embryo secretes interferon tau (IFN-τ), a protein signal critical for maintaining pregnancy, which prevents prostaglandin F2α from triggering regression of the corpus luteum (CL). The CL, in turn, produces progesterone, a hormone essential for maintaining the uterine lining and embryo viability. Disruptions in this signaling due to stress, nutritional deficits or sudden environmental changes can lead to early embryo loss. Simultaneously, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) promotes uterine and placental blood vessel development, supporting implantation and fetal nourishment. The first 30 to 45 days of gestation are especially vulnerable. During this time, embryos must implant, establish a placenta and initiate stable hormonal communication with the ewe. Fetal loss Research shows 20 to 40 percent of potential lambs are lost in the first month of gestation, often before pregnancy can be detected. Many of these early losses are linked to embryonic developmental issues, including genetic abnormalities, chromosomal defects or hormonal imbalances in the ewe.

Advanced tools like transrectal ultrasound confirm most losses occur before day 29, with some happening as early as day 14. In real-world commercial production environments, pregnancy is typically assessed by ultrasound between days 45 and 90. This window offers the most accurate fetal counts available but only captures pregnancies which have already survived the high-risk early stages. Because commercial flocks often operate under variable nutritional and environmental conditions, scanning nearly always overestimates lambing outcomes – some fetuses visible at mid-gestation do not survive to term. After about day 60, pregnancies tend to stabilize and further loss becomes less common unless ewes face significant stress, disease or undernutrition. Supporting ewe health and minimizing stress throughout gestation – especially in the first trimester – helps reduce the gap between scanning percentages and actual lambing results. Not every pregnancy loss means the ewe loses the whole litter. Many losses are partial, where one lamb is lost but others survive to birth. Research has shown

AWARDS continued from page 1 He received the WACAA Outstanding Educator Award for his leadership, willingness to tackle challenging issues and delivery of innovative programming. Marshall currently serves as WACAA’s president and has been a member of the association since 2014. Additionally, Marshall provides a calm perspective when discussing controversial topics like predator management and has helped lead impactful programs like Wyoming Ranch Camp and Fremont County Farm and Ranch Days. 4-H Educators earn state, regional, national honors Several UW Extension employees were recognized by the National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals (NAE4HYDP), an organization which honors members for outstanding community service, impactful youth programming and innovative communication materials. Converse County 4-H Educator Kellynne Doyle won the NAE4-HYDP Achievement in Service Award, which celebrates an employee who has been a member of NAE4-HYDP for three to seven years. Former Sheridan County 4-H

Educator Emily Swinyer won the Distinguished Service Award, awarded to those who have been members of NAE4-HYDP for seven to 14 years. Doyle and Converse County Administrative Professional Jamie Wright earned the state, regional and national Periodical Publication Team Award for their Converse County 4-H newsletter. Weston County 4-H Educator Erin Persche received the state and regional Periodical Publication Award for her Weston County 4-H Chatter newsletter. She also received the state and regional Promotional Package Award for her 2024 National 4-H Week promotion efforts. Emily Haver of Carbon County, Amber Armajo of Washakie County and a former Laramie County educator earned the state and regional Excellence in Global Citizenship Programming Award for their Cross-Cultural Experiences Program, which allowed Wyoming 4-H’ers to travel to Italy or Finland. Campbell County 4-H Educator Makala Riley received the Rookie of the Year Award from the Wyoming Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals (WAE4-

this is fairly common. For example, more than one-third of ewes experiencing loss only lost a single fetus, while far fewer lost the entire litter. More recent work reported about 18 percent of twin- or triplet-bearing ewes had partial litter loss, with survival often depending on the mix of males and females – litters with more male fetuses were more likely to lose one or more lambs before birth. Other studies have shown some rams sire pregnancies where partial loss is more common, while others are more likely to sire pregnancies which either hold or lose the entire litter. Taken together, these findings show fetal loss in sheep often reduces litter size rather than causing complete pregnancy failure, which helps explain why a ewe may scan with twins but only lamb with a single. Proactive approach Managing fetal loss under extensive rangeland conditions requires a proactive and holistic approach. Adequate nutrition from the pre-breeding phase through the first 50 days of gestation is essential. Strategies like flushing – short-term supplementation before and during breeding – stimulate ovulation and increase the number of eggs released, helping to boost potential litter size. But sustained nutrition matters even more. Maintaining elevated nutritional levels during the first 45 days of pregnancy is critical, as abrupt decreases in feed quality or quantity can be more detrimental than a consistent shortage. In low-forage years, strategic supplementation

HYDP). This award recognizes an exceptional 4-H educator who has been a member of UW Extension for less than three years. Twenty-six 4-H youth development educators won state awards from the WAE4-HYDP for programming and communication excellence. Family and Consumer Sciences educators applauded Members of the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS) won state, regional and national awards for exceptional programming and publications. Extension Educators Melissa Cook of Big Horn County, Mary Evans of Converse County and Crystal Zerbe, formerly of Niobrara County, achieved first place regionally and third place nationally in the Community Partnership category. Their Winter Survival Skills for Seniors Program reached almost 1,000 older adults. The team also earned the regional Florence Hall Award, which recognizes outstanding programs which meet needs within the communities of NEAFCS members. Weston County Extension Educator Vicki Hayman won first place in the regional Educational Publication category for her Cooking It Up! publications, a cookbook series highlighting rec-

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such as increasing the feed allotted when pasture biomass is limited or rotating and stockpiling pastures to give ewes access to higherquality forage helps prevent the energy and protein deficits which compromise early pregnancy. Regularly tracking body condition scores is one of the most practical ways to assess whether ewes are maintaining adequate energy reserves during this time. Second, handling ewes gently and minimizing stress during early gestation plays a critical role in embryo survival. Stress disrupts hormonal balance and immune function needed to support pregnancy. Producers should avoid unnecessary gathering, aggressive dogs or loud environments during breeding and early pregnancy. Vaccinations and some dewormers should be avoided during the first 45 days post-breeding to prevent unintended stress or harm to developing embryos. Third, flock health must be monitored through vaccination, biosecurity and good hygiene. Infectious agents like Chlamydia abortus and Toxoplasma gondii can cause mid- to late-term

ipes featuring zucchini, peppers, tomatoes and tomatillos. Hayman worked with Extension Educators Mary Evans, Mary Martin of Teton County, Cent$ible Nutrition Program (CNP) Director Mindy Meuli and CNP Program Manager Kali McCrackin Goodenough to create the Cooking It Up! series. The team also placed second in the national Educational Publication category for the project. Additionally, Hayman received a regional award for her “Try Grilled Produce” column. She achieved first place in the Communications Written Media category for this article, which was published in a local paper. Finally, UW Extension’s Wyoming Walks program won first place in the regional Master Family and Consumer Sciences Volunteer Program category and third place in the national category. The Wyoming Walks program provides physical activity, education and community engagement through free walking tours organized in partnership with local experts. The program was developed by Extension Educators Joddee Jacobsen of Natrona County, Hailey Sorg of Natrona County and Sara Olsen of Campbell County and implemented with assistance from Educators Hayman,

abortions and mummified fetuses. These diseases can spread quickly and silently in naïve or unvaccinated flocks, leading to sudden losses late in pregnancy. Following a veterinarydirected vaccination schedule and implementing a quarantine protocol for new or returning animals reduces this risk. Key takeaways Understanding the biology and vulnerabilities of early pregnancy is essential for bridging the gap between scanning and lambing. Strategic management decisions related to stress, nutrition and health interventions in early gestation can make a measurable difference in lamb survival and overall reproductive success. With thoughtful management, producers can narrow the gap between scanning and lambing and increase the number of live lambs on the ground come spring. Dr. Whit Stewart is an associate professor and Extension sheep specialist at the University of Wyoming (UW) and can be reached at whit.stewart@uwyo.edu. Micah Most is an Extension educator based in Johnson County and an active member of the UW Extension Sheep Task Force.

Evans, Zerbe, Cook, Makayla Getz of Park County, Josh Bliss of Natrona County and Micah Most of Johnson County. Wyoming Walks also earned second place in the regional Family Health and Wellness awards category. Communications team and FCSAmerica awarded The Wyoming chapter of Epsilon Sigma Phi, an organization seeking to foster excellence in the Extension system, recognized the UW Extension Communications and Technology team and longtime partner Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) for their contributions to UW Extension. Communications and Technology earned the Meritorious Service Award for their efforts to support and raise awareness of UW Extension programming and resources. Current members of this team are David Keto, Jeremy Cain, Peter Bishop, Priyanka Ahuja, Sean Thornton, Brooke Ortel and Maya Gilmore. FCSAmerica received the Friend of Extension Award for their investments in UW and commitment to education and rural prosperity in Wyoming. Maya Kate Gilmore is a writer and editor for UW Extension. This article was originally published by UW Ag News on Nov. 21.

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USDA continued from page 1 health of our soil is critical not only for the future viability of farmland, but to the future success of American farmers. In order to continue to be the most productive and efficient growers in the world, we must protect our topsoil from unnecessary erosion and improve soil health and land stewardship,” Rollins says in the corresponding press release. “Today’s announcement encourages these priorities while supporting farmers who choose to transition to regenerative agriculture,” she continues. “The Regenerative Pilot Program also puts farmers first and reduces barriers to entry for conservation programs.” Program details According to USDA, the Regenerative Pilot Program builds on the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Strategy released in September. It also represents a joint effort between USDA and HHS to research the connection between ag practices and public health outcomes and create concise public messaging to communicate their findings. “We cannot truly be a wealthy nation if we are not also a healthy nation,” Oz comments. “Access to wholesome, nutritious and affordable foods is a key tenet of the MAHA agenda, which President Donald Trump has directed this administration to execute across all government agencies.” USDA explains the program will be administered under the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

and, in an effort to ensure it remains producer driven, NRCS will establish the Chief Regenerative Agriculture Advisory Council – a 15-member council made of producers, corporate supply chain representatives and consumer advocates who will meet quarterly to advise NRCS leadership on program implementation, data collection and reporting improvements. USDA also plans to expand public-private partnerships to leverage private investments in conservation practices. By matching private funding with federal resources, USDA officials say taxpayer dollars can be stretched further, while increasing access to regenerative practices for farmers and ranchers. Streamlined approach USDA further explains the Regenerative Pilot Program will directly address longstanding concerns among U.S. producers that federal conservation programs have become too complex and administratively burdensome. “In response to the Dust Bowl in the 1930s, Congress created NRCS to help people help the land and improve conservation of the nation’s soil and water resources,” the department states. “This action led to improved soil health and natural resources management which, in turn, has led to increased productivity. Between 1948 and 2021, total U.S. farm production increased 190 percent, while total farm inputs – such as land, labor and water – decreased two percent in the same period.”

“However, current conservation programs at USDA have become overly burdensome and farmers are bogged down with red tape whenever they try to adopt soil health and regenerative agriculture practices,” the agency continues. “Even with improved soil health since the creation of NRCS, USDA data shows farmers recently reported 25 percent of acres had waterdriven erosion concerns and 16 percent had wind-driven erosion concerns.” In an effort to combat this, the Regenerative Pilot Program will provide a streamlined, outcome-based approach allowing producers to bundle multiple regenerative ag practices into a single, whole-farm conservation plan to address every major resource concern. In Fiscal Year 2026, USDA will dedicate $400 million through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and $300 million through the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) to fund regenerative ag projects nationwide. Eligible projects include crop rotation, cover crops, prescribed grazing, nutrient management, no-till and reduced tillage systems, irrigation water management and residue management, among others. Participants must complete a whole-farm assessment and conduct soil health testing at the beginning and end of their contract period to test outcomes. Additionally, USDA says the program is open to producers of all experience levels and encourages those interested in regenerative agriculture to apply through their

WAVES conference scheduled For Wyoming commercial pesticide applicators seeking to renew a valid license before it expires and for new commercial applicators seeking in-person education, a conference will be held at the Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center in Casper starting on Jan. 20, 2026. The 2026 conference, titled the Wyoming Applicator and Vector Education Summit (WAVES), is hosted by the Wyoming Weed Management Association, Wyoming Agriculture Business Association, University of Wyoming Extension, Wyoming Department of Agriculture and, for the first time, the Wyoming Mosquito and Vector Management Association. The combined association meetings and educational sessions will provide a convenient one-time opportunity. During the three-day combined conference from Jan. 20-22, 2026, participants can bounce between concurrent educational tracks based on their interests. The three main tracks are pesticide recertification education, Wyoming mosquito and disease vector education and an entomology course. A separate two-

day track, which will take place Jan. 20-21, 2026, is available for new commercial pesticide applicators. For commercial applicators seeking recertification, attending this conference provides the 24 hours of continuing education credits (CECs) required for license renewal. To receive CECs, participants must attend the entire conference no matter how many CECs they have prior to the event. The two-day educational program for new commercial applicators will provide instruction on the basics of pesticide safety and pest management. Participation in this program is optional for new applicators and does not result in licensure. To obtain a Wyoming commercial pesticide applicator license, individuals must complete the required examinations. Exam questions are based on the Wyoming Pesticide Safety Education Program manuals, found at uwyoextension.org/ psep. Attending the new applicator program does not prepare individuals to pass the pesticide licensing exams, and testing is not available during the WAVES conference.

Participation in the twoday new applicator program does not provide any CECs for renewal of a valid license. Registration costs $150 per person and includes snacks, lunches and an evening banquet. Hotel registration and all other meals are not included in the registration cost. For more information or to register for WAVES, visit bit.ly/psep-waves-26.

For more information about the Regenerative Pilot Program, visit usda.gov. Companies interested in partnering with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service can contact regenerative@usda.gov. local NRCS Service Center. Applications for both EQIP and CSP can now be submitted under a single regenerative application process. Industry reaction Farm groups and conservation organizations largely welcomed the announcement. In a Dec. 11 Successful Farming article by Natalina Sents Bausch, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall expresses cautious optimism for the program but is pleased it finally recognizes practices farmers have used for decades. “We value USDA’s acknowledgement farmers have long practiced regenerative agriculture on their farms – both through federal conservation programs and on their own,” he says. “Building on these efforts by leveraging existing voluntary and incentive-based programs to advance additional regenerative goals sounds like smart government to

me, especially when farmers remain in the driver’s seat.” “The public trusts farmers more than anyone – including government – to lead on regenerative agriculture, based on national polling. We don’t take this trust for granted,” he adds. “Farmers rely on healthy land to grow nutritious crops, raise healthy animals and ensure our farms thrive for future generations. So, we take seriously our responsibility to care for the land.” Duvall continues, “We are still digging into the details of the new initiative and look forward to learning more about how it will be administered to ensure it’s effective and workable for farmers.” In her statement, Environmental Working Group Midwest Director Anne Schechinger says the focus on whole-farm planning and practices such as cover cropping are “important steps in the right direction,” while urging USDA to ensure sufficient staffing and funding to

meet anticipated demand. Additionally, the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) praised the program’s emphasis on streamlining conservation delivery and expanding public-private partnerships. The agency states, “NACD applauds USDA’s streamlining of conservation programs, particularly the opportunities for stronger private-public partnerships. Conservation districts across the country are already helping landowners and operators adopt regenerative systems to improve soil function, enhance productivity and support emerging market opportunities. Many districts are also advancing these efforts through Advancing Markets for Producers grants, positioning producers to meet growing supply chain sustainability goals.” Hannah Bugas is the managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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DISEASE continued from page 1 state veterinarian, assistant state veterinarians, animal health specialists and other administrative staff. The team’s primary focus is preventing and controlling infectious disease outbreaks across livestock and wildlife species throughout the state through collaboration with producers, providing education and enforcing state and federal rules to help maintain herd health. “State rules are guided specifically for things that happen in our state, so following those can be extremely helpful for decreasing disease risk,” Digianantonio said. She also noted the importance of federal rules, admitting the language can be difficult to understand and encouraging producers to get in contact with her directly if a question arises. Additionally, she encouraged attendees to sign up for WLSB’s e-mail updates, which send out disease alerts and up-to-date information as it becomes available.

The service is a great way for producers to stay in the know, according to Digianantonio, who noted the most recent updates have included information on the first confirmed diagnosis of vesicular stomatitis in the U.S. this year, updates on the recent EHV-1 outbreak related to rodeo events in Texas and Oklahoma and ongoing updates about NWS. Although no cases of the aforementioned diseases have been reported in Wyoming, understanding information on disease proximity and patterns is important to staying protected and being able to recognize the signs in case of an outbreak. Reportable diseases As Digianantonio explained, every state has a list of diseases which must be reported to the state in case of confirmed or suspected outbreaks. Reportable diseases can differ by state, but the federal reportable disease list applies to all states and pri-

marily includes foreign animal diseases like NWS and West Nile virus. Digianantonio noted diseases like brucellosis, trichomoniasis, Q fever and highly pathogenetic avian influenza have had significant impacts on Wyoming producers in the past and have even spread to and from wildlife in some cases. According to Digianantonio, a variety of factors determine whether a disease is deemed reportable, including the industry and species it threatens, its potential economic impact, level of infectiousness, severity of disease and whether vaccinations exist to help treat and control the spread of the disease. Another important factor is whether or not the disease is able to be spread to humans. “A big reason for the reportable disease list is the public health implications for people,” Digianantonio emphasized. The purpose of the reportable disease system is to help mitigate all of these impacts and reduce widespread contagion. Once a

disease is confirmed and reported, steps like quarantining and ongoing monitoring can begin to take place. In addition to the listed diseases which can be viewed on WLSB’s official website, Digianantonio urged ranchers to monitor herds for signs of morbidity like lameness and lesions, as well as mortality events which may indicate the presence of a reportable disease even before a test confirms it. She also reminded producers the importance of following state and federal rules around official identification (ID) like electronic ID tags and brand inspections in order to aid animal disease traceability in the event of an outbreak. “A big part of disease response is animal disease traceability, which is the ability to obtain information about infected and exposed animals which are likely to spread disease,” said Digianantonio. “When we know where the animals are and where they have been, we can reduce the number of animals we possibly have to

quarantine or do testing on.” Given the number of animals crossing state lines, Digianantonio emphasized knowing as much as possible about their health history and travel background is important. Mitigation and traceability Digianantonio further emphasized producer involvement is crucial to the success of mitigating and managing the outbreak of infectious diseases and stressed the importance of good management practices and efficient communication in keeping herds healthy. “A big part of disease mitigation is something producers do every day, which is taking care of animals,” stated Digianantonio. “Having appropriate nutrition and minerals and limiting stress as much as possible are some of the main things producers can use to combat disease.” She then highlighted three things for producers to keep in mind regarding prevention, treatment and containment. First, she noted steps to keep disease out of a herd,

including isolating new animals until they are confirmed disease-free and monitoring for signs of abnormalities. Second, Digianantonio noted vaccinations can be used in both prevention and treatment of disease, and unusual behavior like isolation or abnormalities such as drooling or lesions should lead to a veterinary consultation. Finally, if a disease is confirmed, keeping the infection from leaving the herd and affecting others is crucial. “Report signs when you see them, and don’t move any animals you’re concerned about diseases in,” she stated. “It’s important to know what’s normal and what’s abnormal in your herds,” Digianantonio concluded. “Telling somebody about it helps with disease traceability and following the rules in our state can help prevent disease spread.” Grace Skavdahl is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

RIVERTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION Tuesday, December 23 • No Sale Early Consignments TUESDAY, JANUARY 6 CALF & YEARLING SPECIAL START TIME 9:00 AM • LOADS LOTS @ 10:30 AM Waldo & Emmi Tarango- 300 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 500-650#. Rec Vista Once PMH & 7 way + Spur @ branding; Inforce 3, Vista Once, 7 way w/ Somnus & wormed @ weaning. Weaned 60 days. Good set of high elevation calves! Jason & Laura Lozier- 175 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 500600#. Rec Vision 7 w/Somnus @ birth; Vista Once SQ and Vision 7 w/Somnus @ branding. Vista Once SQ and Poured @ weaning. Weaned 10-20, been running out on pasture. 100% Lucky Seven Black Angus Sired! High Elevation, Genetics, and Green!!! Axtell Ranch- 150 Blk/BWF/sml %RWF Strs (100) & Hfrs (50) 500-600#. Rec Bovishield Gold, Ultrabac 7 & Inforce 3 @ branding & Precon. Rec Dectomax injectable & poured @ weaning. Weaned 100+ days. Sired by Sitz & Vermillion Black Angus bulls. High elevation. Choice calves!! Boysen Lake Ag- 150 Blk Ang & BWF Strs & Hfrs 600-650#. Rec Vista 5, Vision 7 w/Spur & One Shot Ultra 8 @ branding. Rec One Shot Ultra 8, Vision 7 w/Spur, Clean-Up & Safeguard @ weaning 9-16. One iron & Fancy! Tim Tolton- 150 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 500-600#. Rec Virashield 6 & Vision 8 @ branding; Bovishield Gold & Vision 8 @ weaning (11-1). No implants. 100% Angus sired. Hay fed, green & Fancy!! Skylark Cattle- 125 Blk Ang & BWF Strs & Hfrs 600650#. Rec Vista 5, Vision 7 w/Spur & One Shot Ultra 8 @ branding. Rec One Shot Ultra 8, Vision 7 w/Spur, Clean-Up & Safeguard @ weaning 9-16. One iron & Fancy! Abernathy Ranch- 120 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 500-600#. Rec 2 rounds Vista Once & Vision 7 w/ Somnus, poured this fall w/ Clean-Up. Weaned on 11-1. High desert, reputation calves!! Woolery Ranch- 90 Blk Ang & AngX Hfrs 430#. 2 rounds of vacc (spring & fall). Poured. Weaned 10-6 on pasture & hay. Fancy, light, green! Choice, high desert Heifers! C&D Enterprises- 85 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 300500#. Rec Enforce 3 & MultiMin @ birth; Enforce 3, BVD & Ultrachoice 8 @ branding; & Bovishield Gold, Ultrabac 8 & Multimin @weaning. Weaned since 10/24. Hay fed. Choice, high altitude calves! Mitch Benson- 80 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 525650#. Rec Vista Once SQ & 7 Way @ Branding, knife cut. Precon 11/1/25 with Vista 5, Nasalgen, Vitaferm Minerals, Keylix Tubs & poured. Sired by Angel Angus & Hancock Registered Bulls. Over 60 days fence line weaned, bunk & water trough broke, No Implants, nice set of calves! Armstrong Ranch- 70 Red & Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 450650#. Weaned 90 days on meadow & #1 Distillers Cake. Rec Nasalgen 3 PMH, C&D 7 way @ birth; Vista Once SQ & 7 way @ branding & weaning.

Poured w/Clean-Up & Safeguard @ weaning. Enrolled & tagged w/ 840 tags in the Angus Access Program. The bull battery averages are in the Top 28% for every carcass trait! Good, high desert calves! Steers Ranch- 45 Blk Ang Strs 500-550#. 25 Blk Ang Hfrs 450-500#. Rec 7 way & Nasalgen 3 PMH @ branding & Precon. Poured this fall. Weaned 10-1, been running on meadow w/ some hay. High elevation. Reputation calves! Charlie & Carmen Needham- 65 Blk Ang & AngX Strs 500-600#. Rec Vista Once SQ & Vision 7 @ branding & weaning (9-15). Poured @ weaning. Weaned on pasture. Fancy, light green, long-time weaned steers! Huxtable & McKee- 60 Blk Ang Hfrs 550-600#. Rec Vista Once & Vision 7 on May 9th & Nasalgen on Oct. 13th. Sired by Hancock, SO, & Flying M Blk Ang bulls. High elevation calves! Reputation! Jay Rodewald- 41 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 500600#. Rec Once PMH IN, Vision 7 w/Somnus & Vista 5 @ branding; Once PMH IN, Vision 7 w/ Somnus, Vista 5 & Safeguard @ Precon. Fenceline weaned 70 days. No implants. Full access to minerals w/Bio-Mos. Bunk broke. Knife cut. Sired by JO bulls & powerful Black Angus bulls. Luke Fidler- 30 Mostly Blk Strs & Hfrs 500-600#. Rec comp vacc @ branding & weaning. Been on Redmond salt. Heifers are bangs vacc. No replacements kept! Weaned 1st week of Oct on meadow. Cake & bunk broke. Nice calves! Barney Ranch- 28 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 450525#. Rec Vista Once SQ & 8way w/Somnus @ branding & weaning (10-15). Poured this fall. High elevation, long time weaned. Hay fed & Green! Boreen Hay and Cattle- 25 Angus/Polled Hereford Cross Strs & Hfrs 500#. Rec 2 rounds of Nasalgen, 5-way Presponse w/ Mannheim, 8-way clostridium, and poured. Long time weaned, bunk broke to hay. Run on high desert all summer. No hormones. No antibiotics. Diamond X Ranch- 20 Blk Ang & AngX Strs 600625#. Rec Vision 7 w/Somnus & Pyramid 5 w/ Presponse @ branding & weaning. Running out on meadow w/pellets & hay as needed. Good, high desert calves!

FRIDAY, JANUARY 10 COW SALE • BREDS AT NOON START TIME 9:30 A.M. • LAST FRIDAY SALE!

TUESDAY, JANUARY 13 BRED COW SPECIAL • START TIME 9:00 A.M. W/ WEIGH UPS • BREDS @ NOON BRED HEIFERS Fleur De Lis- 100 Blk Ang & AngX Bred Heifers. Bred to LBW Reyes & Lucky 7 Black Ang bulls to start

calving 3-1. Rec Virashield 6 VL5, Safeguard & poured w/Clean-Up @ preg checking. Heifers will weigh 1000-1050#. Summered on high desert range (7200’). Big, fancy bred heifers! Bred to good bulls! Jason & Laura Lozier- 40 Blk Ang Bred Heifers 10501100#. Bred to LBW Lucky 7 Black Angus bulls to start calving mid Feb. Poured this fall @ preg check. Nice, high desert heifers! BRED COWS Abernathy Ranch- 120 Blk Ang & AngX Bred ST Cows. Bred to Powerful Black Angus bulls to calve March/April. Rec Virashield 6VL5, Guardian, Poured & Clean-Up this fall. Super set of high desert, reputation cows! Fleur De Lis- 25 Blk Ang & AngX Bred coming 3 yr olds. Bred to Reyes & Lucky 7 Black Ang bulls to start calving 3-1. Rec Virashield 6 VL5, Safeguard & poured w/Clean-Up @ preg checking. Summered on high desert range (7200’). Fancy coming 3’s! Bred to good bulls! Dillon Hedges- 8 Blk & Red Sim/Ang 3-6 yr old Bred Cows. Bred to Chet Jackson & Warner Ranch Simmental Bulls to start calving Feb 15th- May 1st. Rec Virashield 6 VL5 & 7 way w/Somnus & poured w/Clean-up this fall. Big, stout powerful cows! Calves averaged 625# 1st week of Oct. Run on high desert. Some of the cows originated from PT Livestock. 2 Red Roan Shorthorn Bred ST Cows. Bred to Black or Red Sim/Ang bulls to start calving Feb 15th - May 1st. Rec Virashield 6 VL5 & 7 way w/ Somnus & poured w/Clean-up this fall. Big, stout powerful cows! Calves averaged 625# 1st week of Oct. Run on high desert. NURSE COWS River Bottom Ranch- 1 Holstein Bred Heifer. Bred to LBW Diamond Peak Black Angus bull to calve March 1st. Gentle, sweet heifer! 1 Jersey/Brown Swiss Bred Milk Cow. Bred to calve in April. Gentle.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 20 FEEDER SPECIAL • START TIME 9:30 A.M. W/ WEIGH UPS • BREDS @ NOON

TUESDAY, JANUARY 27 ALL CATTLE CLASSES W/ SHEEP & HORSES START TIME 9:30 A.M. W/ SHEEP & WEIGH UPS

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 CALF & YEARLING SPECIAL START TIME 9:30 A.M. W/ WEIGH UPS

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 BRED COW SPECIAL START TIME 9:30 A.M. W/ WEIGH UPS

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 FEEDER SPECIAL START TIME 9:30 A.M. W/ WEIGH UPS

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 ALL CATTLE CLASSES W/ SHEEP & HORSES START TIME 9:30 A.M. W/ SHEEP & WEIGH UPS

TUESDAY, MARCH 3 FEEDER SPECIAL START TIME 9:30 A.M. W/ WEIGH UPS

TUESDAY, MARCH 10 BRED COW SPECIAL • BREDS @ NOON START TIME 9:30 A.M. W/ WEIGH UPS

TUESDAY, MARCH 17 ALL CATTLE CLASSES START TIME 9:30 A.M. W/ WEIGH UPS

TUESDAY, MARCH 24 ALL CATTLE CLASSES 48TH ANNUAL NORTHWEST ANGUS ASSOCIATION BULL SALE (1:00 P.M.) START TIME 9:30 A.M. W/ WEIGH UPS Northwest Angus Association Black Angus Yearling & 18 Month Old Bulls From: Obsidian Angus, Hoggs Angus, Davidson Angus, Lazy BV Cattle, JOH Ranch & WYO Angus. Bulls will be BVD, Semen & PAP tested. (1:00 PM) Representing 27 herd sires. Contact Fred Thomas 307-868-2595 or any Breeder to request a catalog or more information fkdramsrus@gmx.com.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~Consignors~~~~~~~~~~~ Preg Checking/Bleeding Cattle: Cattle need to be in the yard by 2:00 PM prior to the day of sale if they need preg checked or bled. Thank you for your cooperation!

Contact: Riverton Livestock Auction (307) 856-2209 • Jeff Brown (307) 850-4193 • Tom Linn (307) 728-8519 • Mark Winter (580) 747-9436 www.rivertonlivestock.com • Also watch our live cattle auction at www.cattleusa.com

1490 South 8th Street East • River ton, WY 82501 • (307) 856-2209

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