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A Look Inside Postcard from the Past highlights the funny things kids say..... ..................................... Page A12 Angus breeders gather in Kansas City for annual convention..... ....................................Page B1-2

Industry looks to new formula for fair H-2A wage rates For years, H-2A wages have been a hot topic in the sheep industry, especially after the U.S. Department of Labor implemented major changes to the program’s formula a few years ago,

causing the base price to skyrocket from roughly $720 per month to more than $1,600 seemingly overnight. “We realized this could be a significant issue for the lamb industry,” said

Bridger Feuz, University of Idaho (U of I) Extension associate director and former University of Wyoming (UW) Extension associate director. “The Please see H-2A on page A14

U.S. wool labs help move industry forward...................... Page B3 Test your ag knowledge with this month’s crossword puzzle...... ....................................... Page B6

Quick Bits Meeting The Natrona County Predator Management District (NCPMD) will hold its 2025 Annual Meeting on Dec. 9 beginning at 3 p.m. in the Casper Room of the Agricultural Resource and Learning Center in Casper. Representatives from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s Wildlife Services, all producers and the general public are invited to participate. For more information, contact the NCPMD Office at ncpmd1@charter.net.

Wyoming Welcomes The West

Women in ag gather for educational and networking opportunities in Gillette

Cowboy State hosts key gatherings for Western sheep and cattle producers

The 32nd Annual Wyoming Women in Ag (WWIA) Symposium was held Nov. 6-7 in Gillette. Women from across the Cowboy State and all walks of the ag industry came together for two days of community building and education, highlighted by a keynote address from Peterson Farm Brothers and several other speakers on opening day. Attendees also enjoyed tours at three locations – the Hufeisen Ranch, Big Lost Meadery and the Ice Cream Cafe – to round out the second day of the symposium. Peterson Farm Brothers Following a welcome address from WWIA President Angela Grant, Greg and Kendal Peterson of Peterson Farm Brothers took the stage to deliver a keynote speech on ag advocacy and social media. Hailing from a farm in central Kansas, Peterson Farm Brothers are a trio of brothers who rose to YouTube fame in 2012 for their ag-themed parodies of popular songs. They have continued to grow their online following using various social media outlets as tools to educate the public about

Wyoming was the gathering place for livestock producers across the West, who converged in Cody for the West Central States Wool Growers (WCSWG) Convention Nov. 6-8 and in Cheyenne for the Range Beef Cow Symposium (RBCS) Nov. 10-11. Both back-to-back events drew ranchers,

researchers, policymakers and students to share ideas, discuss challenges and celebrate the resilience of Western livestock production. WCSWG Convention The 2025 WCSWG Convention was hosted by Please see GATHERINGS on page A10

Bookmarks

Each year, to showcase their understanding and appreciation of Wyoming’s essential resources, secondthrough fifth-grade students create a bookmark illustrating a Wyoming resource message. Approximately 10 winning designs are selected to be printed and distributed around the state. Entries for the 2026 Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom Bookmark and Beyond Contest are now open and will close on Feb. 6, 2026. Online voting will take place March 16-27, 2026 and finalists will be announced on April 2, 2026. For more information or to download a free template, visit wyaitc.org/our-work/ bookmark/.

Publication Fishing is an essential part of the Cowboy State. In recognition, University of Wyoming Extension recently released a new publication titled “How Climate May Affect Angler Trips and Expenditures in Teton County,” which outlines a study examining how wildfire smoke, warmer water and changing trout populations could impact Wyoming’s outdoor economy. These insights help communities across the state plan for a changing tourism economy while protecting Wyoming’s natural resources. For more information or to view the publication in its entirety, visit wyoextension. org/agpubs/pubs/B1407.pdf.

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WAID convenes in Casper The Wyoming Association of Irrigation Districts (WAID) held its third annual meeting and conference at the Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center in Casper Nov. 6-7. Each year, the gathering provides an opportunity for industry stakeholders, legislators and irrigation district members to network, collaborate and exchange ideas regarding irrigation in Wyoming. About WAID WAID is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering collaboration, unity and mutual support among irrigation districts throughout the state, according to their mission statement. Additionally, WAID strives to create a cohesive network of shared knowledge and collective problem solving, emphasizing the importance of unity in making progress. Currently, WAID represents members in nine different Wyoming counties, adding up to over 482,000 acres of irrigated land, 10,201 users and 120 employees, as noted by the organization. “In pursuit of our mission, we uphold the values of integrity, collaboration, transparency and environmental stewardship,” writes WAID in a statement. “Together, we stand as guardians of Wyoming’s water heritage, striving for a future where irrigation districts thrive, communities flourish and our state’s natural resources are preserved for generations to come.” Conference highlights The 2025 conference with WAID’s annual meeting and a review of meeting minutes from 2024, followed by a website presentation by WAID Secretary and Treasurer Please see WAID on page A7

Women IN AG Langley leads by example Wyoming CattleWomen (WCW) President Becky Langley is passionate about bridging the gap between producers and the public while educating the next generation of agricultural leaders. As a rancher, mother and agricultural advocate, she has built upon her experiences and education to blaze trails in the

beef industry while redefining what it means to be a woman in ag. Passion for ag Langley grew up in a small town in northeastern Nebraska, experiencing “both sides of the coin” of food production while seeking out involvement with ag wherever possible. “My grandparents had a family farm where they raised cattle and hogs, and my dad’s parents ran the local grocery store,” Langley notes. “I come from both sides of the coin – both the producer side and the getting food to the consumer side.” She got involved with showing horses with the help of a neighbor and grew to love all aspects of caring for animals. Even the monotonous work like mucking

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U.S. Lamb and Beef are Not Overpriced America has gone through some tough times in the last month. I realize some concessions were reached, but it almost feels like the government shutdown was not worth all the time. I think a couple days of good negotiations could have solved the issue. From the This country can’t keep providing dolPublisher Dennis Sun lars to those who don’t want to work, especially immigrants who just want to live off the dole. In some ways, a person can’t blame them as they received all they needed when they crossed the border. But the goverment is back to business and rolling again. I guess the Democrats wanted to fly home more than the Republicans – they broke ranks first. I think the big issue today is the high cost of everything, especially those affected by tariffs. Hopefully this issue will be resolved, but other countries need to realize they can’t keep ripping off Americans by not letting us sell our products in their countries. A good example is Australia flooding the U.S. with cheap lamb and not letting the U.S. export lamb into their country. I can see why they don’t – our lamb quality is way better than their own. Findings from an American Sheep Industry Association study show U.S. lamb imports rose from 30.3 million pounds in 2020 to 213.6 million pounds in 2024 – a nearly 45 percent increase – causing U.S. market shares to decline by more than nine percentage points. By 2024, imports captured almost 70 percent of the domestic market, primarily driven by pricing disparities. The study showed imported square-cut lamb shoulders were found to be priced an average of 10.8 percent lower than a U.S. product, with some instances approaching a 19.5 percent discount. Like its beef, American lamb is far superior to Australian meat when comparing the size of the cut, quality of the product, amount of nutrients, taste and tenderness. The American consumer gets their money’s worth buying U.S. meat, but most buy on pricing. Lamb is now at a disadvantage because the infrastructure needed to process U.S lamb doesn’t exist, and Australian interests have a monopoly. Plus, China is not buying U.S. wool. This really puts American lamb producers at a disadvantage. It is the same with beef – especially ground beef. Consumers are choosing with their pocketbooks. There are those who want mandatory country of origin labeling for beef, but if consumers are buying with their pocketbooks, where beef product comes from doesn’t matter so much. Let’s just stay with voluntary country of origin labeling and let customers decide for themselves. The government now wants to investigate beef meatpackers. During past government investigations, meatpackers simply paid millions of dollars to get the government off of their backs and went about their business. Since meatpackers are currently not making much money and because cattle numbers are low, they are operating on less hours and less profits, so they may just be getting by. I know there are some new packinghouses that spent a lot of money building a facility but can’t find cattle to process. They have to stay busy to make a profit. In today’s world, U.S. lamb and beef products are not overpriced. They are simply priced at what they are worth.

GUEST OPINIONS An Open Letter Regarding Beef By Nevil Speer On Oct. 22, in an interview with Ron Hays at the Oklahoma Farm Report, he asked me what I would share with the president of the U.S. about the business if he were on the other line. What a great question. What follows is an open letter in an attempt to do just that and cut through all the noise.  Dear President Trump and Secretary Rollins, During the past week, the beef industry has received an unprecedented amount of attention from mainstream media. The rhetoric distracts from what’s really occurring in the business. As such, it seems useful to review some of the underlying fundamentals. Price Some context to frame the issue is especially important. Much of the attention and ensuing discussion around the issue is unnecessarily incendiary. Inflation-adjusted retail beef prices – the measure that really matters – are

up only around 8.5 percent from 2015. In comparison, real retail prices jumped 32 percent between 2010-15. Perhaps most importantly, beef spending as a percentage of disposable income remains essentially unchanged over time. Supply Despite a lot of claims to the contrary, higher prices are not being driven by reduced supply. Several items are significant here. As a reference, domestic beef production bottomed out in 2015 at around 23.8 billion pounds. Beef production set a new record in 2022, and this year’s throughput will likely eclipse the 2015 low by more than 11 percent. Many pundits are blaming higher retail prices on declining beef cow inventory, but this doesn’t translate to beef production because it doesn’t account for the industry’s perpetual gains in productivity. The beef industry continues to produce more beef with fewer cows

over time. Per capita supply in 2025 will likely finish the year at 60-plus pounds – the highest level since 2009 – and 11 percent bigger versus the 2015 low. At the margin, the expanded Argentinian tariff rate quota will likely displace some products imported from other countries, but even if it were all absorbed into the U.S., it would increase total beef supply by less than 0.5 percent – or about five ounces person – call it one hamburger. This is not going to move the needle. Demand This is by far the most important dynamic occurring in 2025. Meat shoppers are chasing quality and increasingly turning to beef. Monthly retail sales data consistently reveal beef to be the outperformer in 2025, garnering about 75 percent of every dollar of new spending. This is occurring in the face of growing supply from competitors – especially chicken. That is, if Please see BEEF on page A8

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NEWS BRIEFS Webinar scheduled The Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center will host a free webinar on Nov. 20 at 3 p.m. focused on the importance of predatory motor patterns as it relates to working dog behavior. Participants must preregister at tx.ag/LGDNov25. The webinar is part of an ongoing livestock guardian dog (LGD) educational series by Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and industry experts. The featured speaker is Dr. Kathryn Lord, postdoctoral associate in the Karlsson Lab at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School. Lord is a former student of late LGD Research Professor Dr. Raymond Coppinger, who was responsible for bringing LGDs from Europe to the U.S. in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Coppinger’s research on LGD behavior is still some of the most extensive work ever done, according to Bill Costanzo, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension LGD specialist. Lord’s primary interest is the evolutionary development of animal behavior and its application in the management of domestic and wild species. Her research and publications focus on the evolution, development and genetics of dog and wolf behavior. For more information, contact Costanzo at bill.costanzo@ag.tamu.edu or 325-657-7311.

Public meetings set Farm bill extended

According to a Nov. 12 Farm Journal article written by Tyne Morgan, a new stopgap spending bill to reopen the government also extended key farm bill programs for one year – covering the provisions left out of July’s budget package. While the Senate waits on the House to vote, it brings up what some economists think may be a new reality – the days of passing a comprehensive farm bill may be over, and a piecemeal approach could be the new norm in Washington, D.C. It’s been nearly six years and 11 months since Congress passed a new, comprehensive five-year farm bill. This week, the continuing resolution, which funds the federal government through Jan. 30, includes an extension of the current farm bill, again. This prevents outdated “permanent law” provisions from taking effect. Without action, Depression-era statutes could have triggered mandatory price supports for certain commodities, disrupting markets.

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Shutdown ends According to a Nov. 12 CBS News article, President Donald Trump signed a government funding package at the White House on Nov. 12, formally ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. The bill was passed by the House and Senate, bringing an end to a stalemate that gripped Capitol Hill for 43 days, with the final outcome falling largely along party lines. The legislation extends funding for most agencies until Jan. 30 and includes three full-year funding bills for other parts of the government. The Senate approved the legislation on Nov. 10, when eight Democrats joined Republicans to end the standoff in the upper chamber. Most House Democrats opposed the legislation since it does not address expiring healthcare tax credits which were at the center of the party’s shutdown demands. As part of the deal with Republicans, Senate Democrats were promised a vote on the issue by mid-December, setting the stage for the next major fight on Capitol Hill. The shutdown impacted 42 million federal food aid recipients, 670,000 furloughed federal employees and 4,000 government workers who faced layoffs. It also threatened more than $7 billion in economic damage.

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s (WGFD) Pinedale and Cody regions are inviting the public to discuss proposed regulation changes for Chapter Three, Black Bear Hunting Seasons. Meetings will take place on Nov. 17 at the Cody Regional Office and Nov. 18 at the Pinedale Regional Office. Both meetings will start at 6 p.m. Copies of the proposed regulations are available at wgfd.wyo.gov. Written comments shall be accepted through 5 p.m. on Dec. 8 either online, in person at public meetings or by mailing WGFD, Regulations, 3030 Energy Lane, Casper, WY 82604. Written comments will be presented to the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission before their January 2026 meeting in Cheyenne.

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Investigation requested On Nov. 7, President Donald Trump called for the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate meatpackers, especially foreignowned meatpackers. On Truth Social, Trump posted he asked the DOJ to immediately begin an investigation into meatpackers. The move allows the president to deflect some criticism he has gotten from cattle producers over his plans last month to increase beef imports from Argentina. Trump had complained beef prices were too high and the only reason ranchers were doing well is because of his tariffs. The president now says DOJ

should again investigate the meatpacking industry and focus attention on foreign-owned packers. After Trump posted his criticism of packers, Attorney General Pam Bondi quickly followed up on X, “Our investigation is underway!” She added the Antitrust Division, headed by Assistant Attorney General Abigail Slater, “has taken the lead in partnership” with Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. The beef industry has the Big Four packers who control roughly 85 percent of fed-cattle slaughter – JBS USA, Tyson Foods, Cargill Meat Solutions and National Beef Packing Co.

Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) called for the DOJ to follow up on the investigation which began in 2020 when ranchers demanded answers over the price spread between live cattle prices and boxed beef reaching records as the pandemic began. Both JBS USA and Tyson Foods acknowledged they had received subpoenas. Markets have taken notice – January feeder cattle were trading as high as $380 per hundredweight (cwt) on Oct. 16 but have fallen to under $320 per cwt. The February live cattle contract has gone from $250 to under $220 over this time as well.

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SALE REPORTS Beartooth Angus Bull Sale Reported By: Curt Cox, WYLR Field Editor Nov. 11, 2025 Billings Livestock, Billings, Mont. Auctioneer: Ty Thompson Sale Manager: Genetic Pathways 68 Angus Bulls Avg. $7,897 23 Registered Angus Bred Heifers Avg. $5,033 Two Registered Angus Donor Cows Avg. $18,000 Six Registered Angus Fall Pairs Avg. $6,833 Five Pregnancies Avg. $5,900 25 Commercial Bred Cows Avg. $3,602

Top Sellers Bulls Lot 5 – Beartooth Bougie M52 – Price: $20,000 DOB: 4/2/24 Sire: BNWZ Bougie 1588 Dam’s Sire: Spring Cove Reno 4021 EPDs: BW: +1.2, WW: +88, YW: +151 and Milk: +19 Buyer: Adams Angus, Brigham City, Utah Lot 23 – Beartooth Nobility M61 – Price: $16,000 DOB: 4/14/24 Sire: BNWZ Nobility 1202 Dam’s Sire: Basin Payweight 1682 EPDs: BW: +3.9, WW: +105, YW: +172 and Milk: +28 Buyer: Jeff and Tami Berger, Melville, Mont. Lot 40 – Beartooth Spurs Up M202 – Price: $14,500 DOB: 10/4/24 Sire: EZAR Spurs Up 1125 Dam’s Sire: L/R Pay Day 9130 EPDs: BW: +0.5, WW: +77, YW: +136 and Milk: +22 Buyer: Maxwell Ranch, Lewistown, Mont. Lot 24 – Beartooth Top Gun M144 – Price: $13,000 DOB: 6/19/24 Sire: Schiefelbein Top Gun 522 Dam’s Sire: Spring Cove Reno 4021 EPDs: BW: +0.2, WW: +90, YW: +161 and Milk: +23 Buyer: Commercial Buyer, Montana Lot 11 – Beartooth Nobility M59 – Price: $12,000 DOB: 4/12/24 Sire: BNWZ Nobility 1202 Dam’s Sire: Spring Cove Reno 4021 EPDs: BW: -1.7, WW: +83, YW: +151 and Milk: +31 Buyer: Bootheel 7 Livestock, Lusk Donor cow Lot 72 – Linz Lady Inn 3189-7801 – Price: $23,000 DOB: 9/10/17 Sire: MAR Innovation 251 Dam’s Sire: Summitcrest Complete 1P55 EPDs: BW: +2.2, WW: +73, YW: +127 and Milk: +32 Buyer: Wayne Weyerman, Idalia, Colo.

Hummel Cattle Company Annual Production Sale Reported By: Curt Cox, WYLR Field Editor Nov. 12, 2025 Snowy Range Equestrian Center, Laramie Auctioneer: Wes Tiemann Sale Manager: CK6 Consulting 16 Angus Bulls Avg. $9,000 53 Commercial Bred Heifers Avg. $4,215

Top Sellers Bulls Lot 2 – HCC Vercingetorix M11 – Price: $14,000 DOB: 1/15/24 Sire: HPCA Vercingetorix Dam’s Sire: Woodhill Blueprint EPDs: BW: -0.4, WW: +66, YW: +116 and Milk: +30 Buyer: McGill Ranch, Laramie Lot 3 – HCC Vercingetorix M05 – Price: $13,000 DOB: 1/8/24 Sire: HPCA Vercingetorix Dam’s Sire: Connealy Legendary 644L EPDs: BW: -0.9, WW: +63, YW: +107 and Milk: +28 Buyer: Dalles Ranch, Laramie Lot 6 – HCC Architect M14 – Price: $11,000 DOB: 1/24/24 Sire: S Architect 9501 Dam’s Sire: G A R Fruition EPDs: BW: -0.2, WW: +75, YW: +128 and Milk: +28 Buyer: 91 Ranch, Centennial

Production workshops set University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension will host Unit Cost of Production workshops in central Nebraska in December and January to provide handson learning experiences for producers in calculating the unit cost of production for a cow/calf operation. Workshops will be held at two locations, and both days will run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The first workshop will be held on Dec. 8-9 at the Community Center in Atkinson, Neb., and the second workshop will take place on Jan. 27-28 at the Legion Hall in Burwell, Neb. Interested individuals are asked to pre-register one week in advance by calling the Holt County Nebraska Extension Office at 402-336-2760 or e-mailing Bethany Johnston at bjohnston3@unl.edu. Each location is limited to 25 people. The cost is $50 per participant, including meals and materials for both days. For more information, contact Aaron Berger at 308-235-3122.

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LANGLEY continued from page A1 stalls and feeding provided an opportunity for learning and growth. Langley credits her Aunt Angie as another important role model, recalling her ability to balance all aspects of ranch life from family care to fencing and make it look easy. “My aunt got me interested in cattle in general,” Langley says. “She was always right beside her husband helping on the ranch, while also keeping people fed and doing the laundry, in addition to running a gymnastics business to help support the ranch.” “She made everything look so easy, even though I know she was probably worn to the bone,” Langley continues. Langley knew she wanted to build a career in agriculture, so after high school she headed for the University of Wyoming (UW) to pursue a bachelor’s degree in animal science, business and production. At UW, she continued to seek out learning and involvement opportunities and even served as the Wyoming Beef Ambassador in 2009 and the National Beef Ambassador in 2010. “While I was at UW, I did meats judging and took advantage of every opportunity I could,” Langley recalls. “I didn’t know exactly what the future held for me, but I knew I wanted to be in ag so I did everything I could to better myself and learn about the industry.” This spirit of curiosity has continued to drive Langley throughout her career. After earning a master’s degree in cattle repro-

ductive physiology from the University of NebraskaLincoln, Langley returned to Wyoming where she now ranches with her husband Daniel and their two sons, as well as her mother-inlaw, Denise. Additionally, Langley helps facilitate learning opportunities for the next generation of producers through her role with WCW. Education and advocacy WCW has developed immensely in the 85 years since its inception, evolving from a social group for ranch wives to an educational organization aimed at bridging the gap between producers and the public while fostering community. The organization was the first state cattlewomen’s group ever established and continues to support several affiliate groups throughout the state. Langley was appointed president in June of 2025 and will serve in the role until 2027. One of her main goals as president is to increase the organization’s role in educating the public about beef production. She has hit the ground running, prioritizing community involvement with attendance at events like the Wyoming Women in Agr Symposium and Wyoming State Fair, and pouring into the Beef Ambassador program. This program helps create opportunities for young producers to develop public speaking skills and networking opportunities in hopes of preparing the next generation to be effective advocates for agriculture.

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Wyoming CattleWomen – As president of Wyoming CattleWomen (WCW), Becky Langley is dedicated to promoting education about the beef industry. Pictured from left to right are American National CattleWomen President Nikki Weston, WCW Past President Tani Wohlbrandt, Langley, WCW Vice President Bobbi Geis, WCW Treasurer Kim DesEnfants and WCW Parliamentarian Leslie Lorenz. Courtesy photo

“As cattlewomen, we want to be out there educating but we don’t necessarily always have time between all of the things we are juggling,” Langley says. “The Beef Ambassador program is a way for us to grow advocates for the beef industry and help our organization at the same time.” When it comes to advice for young producers, Langley says getting involved is the first step. She also emphasizes keeping an open mind, starting conversations and learning from other people’s perspectives are some of the most valuable ways to plant roots in the industry. “I think it’s important to get involved because you learn something different from everyone and you find role models,” Langley states. She also notes taking the initiative to join ag groups and voice opinions can create opportunities for networking and decision-making, even if it feels uncomfortable at first.

“If you want to help make important decisions, you need to get involved,” Langley emphasizes. “Taking risks is just a part of being in ag – it’s a high-risk business, but it’s also highreward.” Doing the work In addition to her role with WCW, Langley takes immense pride in her work as a rancher. Ranching is the culmination of a dream planted years ago – the result of years of perseverance and dedication. “I used to think of a cattlewoman as the lady who supported the family in the kitchen and made sure everything was ready to go, but now I feel like it’s changed,” Langley says. “We’re right alongside the men doing the work too.” Langley notes much of the day-to-day ranch work is managed by herself and her mother-in-law, and even if their methods are unconventional at times, they always find a way to get

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Taking charge – In addition to running beef cattle and serving as Wyoming CattleWomen President, Becky Langley is raising two young sons in the ranching lifestyle. Pictured is Langley building fence with her sons Roan, age 9, and Quade, age 6. Courtesy photo

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Troy Lake pardoned On Nov. 7, President Donald Trump issued six pardons. This list included a Wyoming resident who was imprisoned for removing emission controls from diesel engines. Troy Lake, a 65-yearold diesel mechanic, spent seven months in federal prison for “conspiracy to violate the Clean Air Act.” Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), who has brought attention to Lake’s story, thanked the president after penning a letter on Sept.

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Joy - Hyattville 1 CharX Cow, 1195#............ $18100 15 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 449# .. $45200 2 BWF Cows, avg. 1293# .... $17200 15 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 551# .. $41900 Circle B Cattle - Cokeville Harris, Shawna - Kinnear 1 Red Cow, 1275# ............... $18050 9 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 448# .... $44100 1 Blk Cow, 1450#................. $16400 10 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 587# .. $37000 1 Blk Cow, 1350#................. $16400 Farrell, William - Thermopolis Larsen Ranch Co. - Meeteetse 3 CharX Hfr Clvs, avg. 497# .. $43500 3 Blk Cows, avg. 1260# ....... $17500 Love, Valerie - Thermopolis 1 Blk Cow, 1580#................. $17400 19 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 480#...... $43400 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1413# ....... $17100 Mooncrest Ranch - Cody 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1393# ....... $17050 18 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 502#...... $43250 TE Ranch - Cody 49 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 583#...... $39600 1 Blk Cow, 1390#................. $17400 Mariposa Ranch LLC - Cody 50 5 Blk Cows, avg. 1288# ....... $173 5 Red Hfr Clvs, avg. 486# ...... $42500 5 Blk Cows, avg. 1266# ....... $17050 Goton, Michael - Shell 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1345# ....... $16650 5 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 511#..... $42500 Deep Creek-Foster Ranch - Riverton 13 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 626# .. $31300 1 BWF Cow, 1160# .............. $17400 Warner Living Trust - Pavillion Lyman Ranch Co. - Ten Sleep 3 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 557# .... $41000 1 Blk Cow, 1285#................. $17400 Rogers, Don - Boulder 1 Blk Cow, 1245#................. $16700 12 Red Hfr Clvs, avg. 529# .... $40600 SLS Cattle Co. - Meeteetse Bentley, Larry - Thermopolis 3 Blk Cows, avg. 1132# ....... $17250 12 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 523# .. $40600 00 1 Blk Cow, 1435#................. $165 Paxton, Brenton - Basin Doyle McKim & Sons - Manderson 6 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 574#........ $40300 3 Blk Cows, avg. 1222# ....... $17200 6 BWF Hfr Clvs, avg. 614# .... $37700 00 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1520# ....... $166 Starkey Farm - Lovell Walker Ranch - Opal 24 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 471#...... $40100 1 Blk Cow, 1675#................. $17000 40 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 554#...... $39400 00 1 Blk Cow, 1625#................. $170 Frias, Ramon - Powell 4 Blk Cows, avg. 1115# ....... $16200 3 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 505#........ $40000 Whitt, Slim - Thermopolis 4 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 603#........ $36750 1 Blk Cow, 1265#................. $16900 Henderson, Tye - Powell Baird, Jack - Thermopolis 16 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 568#...... $39800 4 BWF Cows, avg. 1246# .... $16800 4 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 688#........ $33500 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1305# ....... $16700 1 Blk Hfr Calf, 875# ................ $31250 Broken Back Ranch Co. - Ten Sleep Winters, Norman - Otto 1 Blk Cow, 1250#................. $16800 5 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 551#........ $39500 Rogers, Don - Boulder 11 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 639# ...... $36500 1 RWF Cow, 1265# ............. $16700 Mascaro, Leland - Ten Sleep 1 Red Cow, 1230# ............... $16600 16 Blk Hfr Clvs, avg. 541#...... $36250 Wieland, Dave - Hyattville Villanueva, Jose - Powell 2 BWF Cows, avg. 1650# .... $16600 4 CharX Hfr Clvs, avg. 524# .. $35500 Loeper, Dick - Powell Butterfield, James - Worland 2 Rd/Blk Cows, avg. 1443#.... $16500 2 Red Hfr Clvs, avg. 623# ...... $35250 Quarter Circle Rev. 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NAWG applauds decision On Nov. 6, the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) commended the U.S. Department of the Interior for its decision to include potash and phosphate on the nation’s updated list of critical minerals. These minerals are vital components of fertilizer and play a central role in ensuring productive, sustainable wheat produc-

tion across the U.S. “NAWG applauds the decision to recognize potash and phosphate as critical minerals,” said NAWG Chief Executive Officer Sam Kieffer. “These inputs are essential for maintaining stable, profitable U.S. wheat production.” He continued, “This is a big win for America’s wheat growers. Ensuring

access to domestic supply of fertilizer feedstocks is important not only for farmers, but for the resilience and security of our entire food system. This designation represents an important step toward strengthening domestic supply chains, reducing reliance on foreign sources and supporting the long-term sustainability of U.S. agriculture.”

Roberts pleads not guilty According to a Nov. 10 WyoFile article by Mike Koshmrl, the Sublette County man who allegedly ran a wolf over with a snowmobile then brought it into a bar will fight his felony charge, sending one of the country’s highest-profile animal cruelty cases in years toward a trial. Appearing virtually before Sweetwater County District Court Judge Richard Lavery on the afternoon of Nov. 10, Cody Roberts’ legal proceedings lasted only about 15 minutes. Roberts told the judge he understood the charges being brought against him, which were read from an amended indictment. Roberts “knowingly and

with intent to cause undue suffering, tortured or tormented a male gray wolf,” the judge read from the charging document. Roberts then plead not guilty. Sublette County Prosecuting Attorney Clayton Melinkovich, who spearheaded the case against Roberts, did not speak in any depth about his case or foreshadow his legal arguments. The Nov. 10 arraignment was the first time Roberts had publicly addressed his actions, and during the arraignment, neither Roberts nor his attorney spoke about the events from spring 2024. Ultimately, the decision to indict Roberts was turned over to a grand jury –

a rarely used tool in the state court system which gave the county attorney subpoena power and the ability to examine witnesses who weren’t otherwise willing to testify. The grand jury proceedings from summer of 2024 occurred behind closed doors, and all associated records are sealed. On Aug. 20, the 12-person panel returned a “true bill” resulting in the indictment against Roberts, charging him with a felony which could carry up to two years in jail. The county’s prosecuting attorney did not ask Roberts be booked into custody, nor did he ask Roberts post a monetary bond to remain out of jail.

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alike. In the midst of these changes, Whitman emphasized remembering the original purpose of irrigation district laws is important. “I believe our history matters because if we don’t keep the original intent of the laws in mind, we are going to lose our purpose,” Whitman stated. “And without purpose, we will adapt ourselves right out of existence.” The day continued with presentations on relevant topics from a variety of speakers, and the afternoon concluded with a roundtable discussion featuring state

legislators serving on the Select Water Committee. Legislative roundtable Select Water Committee Vice Chair Sen. Brian Boner (R-SD02) joined State Reps. Tomi Strock (R-HD06) and Martha Lawley (R-HD27) for a discussion highlighting legislative updates and current topics of debate surrounding irrigation policy. Addressing challenges posed by aging and critical infrastructure was the central theme of the conversation. Boner noted serious collapses in infrastructure in Goshen and Converse counties roughly five years ago resulted in a push for the Wyoming Water Development Office (WWDO) to

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must take into consideration is how to pay for it. Boner briefly highlighted some recently-introduced draft bills which would make it easier for irrigation districts to work on replacing infrastructure and bring municipal infrastructure into consideration. “Right now, we are focusing on critical infrastructure – expanding it to include municipalities and loosening restraints on irrigation districts and similar districts,” Boner said. “The idea, at least in my mind, is eventually to increase dedicated funding

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on the morning of Nov. 8 for an update from American Sheep Industry Association President Ben Lehfeldt. Following his presentation, WWGA Vice President Shaun Sims moderated an interactive discussion to understand what challenges and priorities are currently top of producers’ minds. Besides foreign lamb imports flooding the U.S. and unfair H-2A labor wages, attendees decided market and price volatility is the most burdensome challenge currently facing the U.S. sheep industry. The morning ended with a panel discussion on the contentious topic of Bighorn and domestic sheep interactions. After a short break, Livestock Marketing Information Center (LMIC) Director Tyler Cozzens provided a marketing outlook for wool and lamb. The convention concluded with the annual President’s Luncheon, in which Gov. Mark Gordon provided a keynote address. The governor focused on serious policy issues affecting the sheep industry and highlighted the potential for regional cooperation among western states on shared priorities like federal grazing policies and the H-2A visa program. He emphasized the importance of engaging youth to rebuild generational succession in the ag industry and concluded his speech by reaffirming his administration’s commitment to Wyoming’s ag future through the new Cowboy State Agricultural Initiative. RBCS highlights Following the sheep producers’ gathering, range beef cattle producers met at the Event Center at Archer on the Laramie County Fairgrounds for the 29th Annual RBCS. Held biannually and hosted by UW, Colorado State University, South Dakota State University (SDSU) and the University of Nebraska, the event focuses on providing relevant information to beef cow/calf producers and range-based cattle systems. “Since the first symposium in 1969, the goal of the RBCS has been to provide producers with timely relevant and impactful programming,” said Shelby Rosasco, UW Extension beef specialist and assistant professor of animal science. “This year’s symposium looks to build on this tradition, incorporating traditional-style presen-

tations providing researchbased information with opportunities for producer engagement.” Cozzens spoke at the RBCS as well, and kicked off with his presentation on the global market outlook, followed by a discussion on grazing management and sustainability from UW Extension Rangeland Specialist Derek Scasta and a talk from University of Tennessee-Knoxville Assistant Professor of Beef Cattle Genomics Dr. Troy Rowan on strategies for utilizing genomic testing in the commercial beef herd. The morning session concluded with two panel discussions – one highlighting ways scientists and ranchers can work together to conduct beef cow research and another on how to rebuild the cow herd in response to the nation’s historically low cattle inventory. After lunch, LMIC Agricultural Economist Brandon Dodd outlined production costs in the cattle industry, Meteorologist Brian Bledsoe provided a weather outlook and SDSU Extension Feedlot Management Specialist Warren Rusche discussed the impacts of ranch decisions on calf values in the feedlot. The next morning’s program continued with a market outlook from CattleFax, followed by presentations on genomic testing in commercial beef cattle, nutritional management of the herd in limited feed environments, bull fertility, fetal programming, reproductive technologies, replacement heifer selection and new research on pulmonary hypertension. Each day concluded with the symposium’s popular “bull pen” sessions, a longstanding tradition allowing participants to interact directly with speakers in small group settings. The bull pen sessions offered producers a chance to ask questions, further explore ideas and engage in meaningful discussions with speakers and fellow attendees. Additionally, the symposium featured a large trade show, showcasing nearly 50 industry vendors. Keep an eye out for more from the WCSWG and RBCS in future editions of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Hannah Bugas is the managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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EXTENSION EDUCATION By Brenna Litynski, UW Extension Educator

Agriculture is a Luxury This may be one of the most personal and potentially controversial articles I’ve ever written for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup, and I want to begin with this – agriculture is a luxury. I can already hear the responses – “A luxury? You think pulling calves in a blizzard is a luxury?” or “Fixing broken equipment we can’t afford to replace is a luxury?” Believe me, I understand. This industry is built on some of the hardest-working, toughest, most resilient people one will ever meet. There are endless challenges, sacrifices, frustrations and heartbreak woven into the agricultural way of life. So, when I say agriculture is a luxury, I’m not discrediting the work or the people. What I mean is this – the ability to stay in agriculture is becoming a luxury. We are witnessing a complicated, multi-layered issue across the country. Farms and ranches are disappearing, and the young people who want to continue the work often cannot afford the land required to do so. Succession planning is at the heart of this. Many families struggle with how to transfer land to the next generation. Poor succession planning results in land being sold, lost or divided in ways which make agricultural operations impossible to continue. Extension programs across the country work hard to teach good succession planning practices to help keep land in agriculture and out of the hands of corporations, but we can only educate – we can’t fix family dynamics. At the end of the day, it takes personal responsibility to ensure the next generation can carry on the legacy, and this is getting more difficult. Maybe a landowner refuses to transition ownership during their lifetime, leaving children unable to afford associated costs after death of the landowner. Maybe there’s no will. Maybe the division is simply unfair. Whatever the reason, I urge producers to take care of their legacy now, not later. Make sure agriculture remains in the hands of American people, not corporations or overseas interests. On the other side, some children of ranchers and farmers don’t want to return. They’ve watched the struggle and don’t want the lifestyle for themselves or their families. Some simply have different interests. Making agriculture financially doable for these children and how to encourage and support children returning to the home farm or ranch is a whole other article, but it does leave us with another question – how do we make agriculture

accessible to those of us who weren’t born into it? Land is the number one barrier. Like me, my generation is renting apartments,

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working multiple jobs and barely keeping up with the cost of living. Starting from scratch requires land, infrastructure, livestock or seed and equipment, and prices are astronomical. Have you seen beef prices lately? Someone could pour their entire life savings into a handful of cows and still not have anywhere to put them, even with low-interest loans for beginning farmers and ranchers.

So, if readers only take one thing from this article, let it be this – to the ranchers and farmers who have no heirs and are preparing to sell their land, please consider another option. Instead of selling to corporations or splitting land into small parcels, consider creating an application process for people like me – people who dream of owning and operating their own agricultural operation, who want to work, learn and continue the tradi-

tions of this way of life. Give young Americans the chance to grow in agriculture. We are out here. We are willing. We are hungry for the opportunity. My dream is to own my own farm and ranch one day. I work hard, I love this industry and yet I still cannot find a realistic way to achieve this dream. I am asking – pleading – for those who hold the keys to agriculture’s future to think of the next generation. Take succession planning

seriously for children who are born into the industry and give those not born into agriculture a chance to earn their place because the future of agriculture depends just as much on these choices as it does on any policy or president out of Washington, D.C. Brenna Litynski is the University of Wyoming Extension agriculture and natural resources educator serving Albany County. She can be reached at blitynsk@uwyo. edu or 307-721-2571.

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CALENDAR

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

EVENTS Nov. 17 Nov. 17 Nov. 18 Nov. 17-20 Nov. 17-30 Nov. 18

Nov. 18-19 Nov. 19-21 Nov. 20 Nov. 20-22 Dec. 3

Dec. 3-5 Dec. 4-13 Dec. 5 Dec. 5-7 Dec. 6-7 Dec. 8

Dec. 8-10 Dec. 8-10 Dec. 9

Dec. 9

Wyoming Game and Fish Department Black Bear Hunting Seasons Public Meeting, 6 p.m., Cody Regional Office, Cody. For more information or to submit public comment, visit wgfd.wyo.gov. Nebraska Extension Fundamentals of Feeding the Cow Webinar Series, 6:30-7:45 p.m., online. For more information, contact Erin Laborie at erin.laborie@unl.edu or 308-268-3105. To register, visit go.unl.edu/feedingthecow. Wyoming Game and Fish Department Black Bear Hunting Seasons Public Meeting, 6 p.m., Pinedale Regional Office, Pinedale. For more information or to submit public comment, visit wgfd.wyo.gov. 2025 Montana Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention and Trade Show, Missoula, Mont. For more information, visit mfbf.org. Cheyenne Livestock Exposition, Laramie County Event Center, Cheyenne. For more information, visit cheyennelivestockexpo.com. University of Wyoming Extension Rancher’$ E.D.G.E. Program, 9 a.m., Roundhouse and Railyards, Evanston. For more information, contact Jedidiah Hewlett at jhewlett@uwyo.edu or 307-358-2417. To register, visit tinyurl.com/ RanchersEDGE. Virtual Stockmanship and Stewardship Event, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., online. For more information or to register, visit stockmanshipandstewardship.org/. 80th Annual Wyoming Association of Conservation Districts Convention, Gillette. For more information, visit conservewy.com. Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center Livestock Guardian Dog Webinar, 3 p.m., online. For more information or to register, visit tx.ag/ LGDNov25. Rocky Mountain Farmers Union Annual Convention, Little America Hotel and Resort, Cheyenne. For more information, visit rmfu.org/event/2025annual-convention. Bureau of Land Management Rock Springs Resource Management Plan Public Meeting, 3-6 p.m., Sweetwater Events Complex, Rock Springs. For more information, visit eplanning.blm.gov, e-mail BLM_WY_RockSpringsRMP@blm.gov or call 307-775-6015. 55th Annual American Gelbvieh Association National Convention, Margarita Hotel, Nashville, Tenn. For more information or to register, visit gelbvieh.org. Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, Las Vegas. For more information and tickets, visit nfrexperience.com. Cornhusker Economics: Ag Outlook Meeting, 9-11 a.m., Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center, Scottsbluff, Neb. For more information or to register, visit cap.unl.edu/outlook or call at 308-632-1230. Cody Gun Show, Cody Auditorium, Cody. For more information, contact Michael Salisbury at 307-250-2107. Rapid City Gun Show, Monument Civic Center, Rapid City, S.D. For more information, call 605-391-8843. Nebraska Extension Unit Cost of Production Workshop, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Community Center, Atkinson, Neb. For more information, contact Aaron Berger at 308-235-3122. To register, contact the Holt County Nebraska Extension Office at 402-336-2760 or e-mail Bethany Johnston at bjohnston3@unl.edu. Wyoming Stock Growers Winter Roundup and Convention, Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center, Casper. For more information or to register, visit wysga.org/events. American Lamb Board Solar Grazing Workshop, Franklin, Ky. For more information or to register, visit lambboard.com. Nebraska Extension Unit Cost of Production Workshop, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Community Center, Atkinson, Neb. For more information, contact Aaron Berger at 308-235-3122. To register, contact the Holt County Nebraska Extension Office at 402-336-2760 or e-mail Bethany Johnston at bjohnston3@unl.edu. Natrona County Predator Management District 2025 Annual Meeting, 3 p.m., Casper Room, Agricultural Resource and Learning Center, Casper. For more information, e-mail ncpmd1@charter.net.

SALES Nov. 17 Nov. 18 Nov. 20 Nov. 20 Nov. 20 Nov. 21 Nov. 22

J&L Livestock Montana Angus Female Bonanza XXII, PAYS, Billings, Mont., 406-861-5664, 406-690-1150, northernlivestockvideo.com Tri Brothers Equipment Consignment Auction, Torrington, 307-575-2427, 307-338-8363, kerrauction.com K2 Red Angus Fall Female Sale, K2 sale barn, Wheatland, 307-331-2917, k2redangus.com Largent and Sons “Prime Fuel” Sale, at the ranch, Kaycee, 307-738-2443, 307-267-3229, largentandsons.com 5L Red Angus Fall Profit $eeker Bull Sale, at the ranch, Sheridan, Mont., 406-596-1204, 406-842-5693, 5lbulls.com Leachman Cattle Fall Roundup Bull Sale, Leachman $Profit Center, Meriden, 970-568-3983, leachman.com Redland Angus Annual Production Sale, Buffalo Livestock Marketing, Buffalo, 307-250-1548, redlandangus.com

SALES Nov. 22 Nov. 22 Nov. 23 Nov. 24 Nov. 25 Nov. 28-29 Dec. 1 Dec. 2 Dec. 2 Dec. 2 Dec. 2 Dec. 3 Dec. 4 Dec. 5 Dec. 6 Dec. 6 Dec. 6 Dec. 8 Dec. 8 Dec. 8-14 Dec. 9 Dec. 13 Dec. 18

Pharo Cattle Company Montana Fall Sale, Headwaters Livestock, Three Forks, Mont., 800-311-0995, pharocattle.com Ludvigson Stock Farms Fall Herdbuilder Bull and Female Sale, Leachman $Profit Center, Meriden, 406-601-9192, ludvigsonstockfarms.com Colorado Horse Sale, Adams County Fairgrounds, Brighton, Colo., 970-7448989, coloradohorsesale.com The Berry’s Production Sale, at the ranch, Cheyenne, 307-634-5178, 307630-7944, wherecowmenbuybulls.com Paint Rock Angus Annual Fall Sale, at the ranch, Hyattville, 307-469-2206, 307-271-2000, 307-272-5332, 307-578-7392, paintrockangus.com Vermilion Ranch Fall Performance Sale, PAYS, Billings, Mont., 406-6700078, 406-672-5844, vermilionangus.com Stevenson’s Diamond Dot Angus 65th Annual Fall Production Sale, at the ranch, Hobson, Mont., 406-366-9023, 406-374-2250, stevensonsdiamonddot.com Sundling and Lane Ranch 10th Annual Bred Female Sale, Billings Livestock, Billings, Mont., 406-580-1518, 406-220-7144 ZumBrunnen Angus Annual Bull and Female Production Sale, at the ranch, Lusk, 307-216-0198, 307-334-2265, zbangus.com Ward Livestock Sixth Annual Red, White and Blue Bull Sale, at the ranch, Laramie, 307-399-9863 Western Video Market, Silver Legacy, Reno, Nev., 530-347-3793, wvmcattle.com McDonnell Angus Beef Country Genetics Sale, Midland Bull Test, Columbus, Mont., 406-780-0176, mcdonnellbeefcountry.com Sitz Angus 60th Annual Fall Bull and Female Sale, at the ranch, Harrison, Mont., 406-683-5277, 406-581-9153, 208-670-2364, sitzangus.com KG Ranch Annual Production Sale, at the ranch, Three Forks, Mont., 406600-7514, kgranch.com Leachman Cattle High Altitude Bull Sale, Loma, Colo., 970-568-3983, leachman.com T-Heart Ranch High Altitude Female Sale, at the ranch, LaGarita, Colo., 719-850-3082, 719-850-3083, t-heartranch.com Frederickson Ranch Annual Bull Sale, at the ranch, Spearfish, S.D., 605254-4872, 605-645-4934, fredericksonranch.com Hollow Top Angus Fourth Annual Production Sale, at the ranch, Pony, Mont., 406-552-0491, 208-365-8862, hollowtopangus.com Cross Diamond Cattle Company Annual Production Sale, at the ranch, Bertrand, Neb., 308-991-2452, crossdiamondcattle.com Colorado Horse Sale Top 2025 Consignors Sale, online at coloradohorsesale.com, 970-744-8989 Rock Lake Angus Annual Production Sale, at the ranch, Wheatland, 307331-1175, 307-630-1593, rocklakeangus.com Amdahl Angus Fall Bull and Female Production Sale, at the ranch, Piedmont, S.D., 605-999-6487, 605-929-3717, amdahlangus.com The Wyoming Angus Association 15th Annual Wyoming Select Female Sale, online anguslive.com, 307-630-1593, 307-575-2709, wyomingangus.org

POSTCARD from the Past

Compiled by Dick Perue rrichardperue@gmail.com

Children’s Sayings The sayings of children are always interesting. They give expression to their views of life in such quaint, original words, nearly all of their conversation and remarks are interesting. There is a freshness about their little observations that is truly charming, and one never tires of hearing them repeated. Here are a few from a couple of Wyoming newspapers, including the Aug. 2, 1906 issue of the Saratoga Sun. A lady took her fouryear-old son into a parlor where there was a large bear-skin rug spread out on the floor. The little fellow jumped with delight, exclaiming to his mother, “Mama, just see this bear skin. Somebody peeled it.” Uncle Frank had a four-year-old nephew with whom he was quite chummy, and they often discussed things in order the quaint opinions of the little fellow might find vent. On one occasion, when the youngster had been to Sunday school, he returned with a paper on which were pictures of a cross and a crown. Plumping the paper

down on his uncle’s knee, he proceeded to ascertain how much his uncle knew about such things. “Uncle Frank, what is that?” he asked, planting a fat little forefinger on the cross. “Why, that is a cross,” was the reply. “Well, what is that?” he asked, and down went the finger on the crown. To test the youngster’s knowledge, the uncle replied he did not know.

“Why, it’s God’s hat,” responded the youngster triumphantly. And, now, more from the March 9, 1913 issue of the Cheyenne State Leader. A new job Little Billy stood at the window one dark night, just as the street lights were turned on. After a few minutes, he exclaimed excitedly, “Oh, mama, someone is making holes in the dark.” Moon in danger One evening, a tiny girl was walking with her sister and the moon. Round, full and just rising, it seemed to rest right on the street. “Oh, look! If the moon don’t get up, it will be run over,” the tiny girl proclaimed.

A well-dressed young cowboy admires a decked-out young cowgirl on the Brush Creek Ranch in south-central Carbon County in the early 1900s. Photos from the Anna Pilot Stubbs family album donated to Dick Perue a few years ago. Historical Reproductions and Graphics by Perue

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MARKETS

LIVE CATTLE FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Compiled from USDA Market News Service information and other sources

Location Volume

Steers Heifers

PAYS 11-12 4449

400-500 600-700 700-800 Over 800 Sltr Bull UnUnder 400FOR THE500-600 WEEK ENDING May 24, Sltr 2019 Cows 300-670 410-480

360-500 300-462.50

305-470 317.50-432

325-380 303-369

352-365 310-315

308-310 280-315

Centennial 11-7

165-310 $4000

175-203 155-184.50

$1800-$3200

545-585 460-475

451-524 372.50-450

365-499.50 322.50-418.50 332.50-430.50 310-425

Riverton 11-11 3771

550-600 500-560

496-541 417-499

406-492 361-416.75 352.50-392.75 315.50-344.50

Torrington 11-12 11039

555-570 505-535

482-550 430-502

419-492 369-456

379-433 339-367

347-365 333-342

330-343 287-338

St. Onge 11-7 7113

570-635 445-510

432.50-585 400-492.50

355-488 362-467.50

357.50-407.50 350-366

322.50-362

318

Big Horn Basin 11-13 3184

510-574 454-535

467.50-556 350-490

398-498.75 310-432.50

369.50-417 313-377.50

328-329.50 314

312.50

166-186.50 137.50-189

Billings 11-13 6214

435-620 400-565

315-558 324-499

310-482.50 315-421

321-414 300-374.50

330-356 287

300

157.50-190 80-177.50

566-577.50 460-467.50

475-565 410-465

381-490 362.50-411.50

382.50-409

Buffalo 11-12

831

318-345 302.50

Stock Cows Pairs

147.50-192 90-182.50

Crawford 11-7 3844

158-193 122-160

$2600-$5100

178-271 $3200-$4525 147.50-184.50

PAYS

Volume

Feeder Lambs

Slaughter Lambs

Month

Stock Ewes

This Week

Change

325.73 319.98 315.68 314.48 312.40

337.68 329.15 323.33 321.15 318.40

11.95 9.17 7.65 6.67 6.00

WHEAT FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

This Week

5.55 5.68 5.76 5.85

5.36 5.52 5.62 5.72

DECEMBER MARCH MAY JULY

2168

St. Onge

No Report

Change -0.19 -0.16 -0.14 -0.13

CORN FUTURES SETT PRICE

Slaughter Bucks

Week Prev

This Week

4.35 4.49 4.58 4.64

4.32 4.47 4.56 4.63

DECEMBER MARCH MAY JULY

Change -0.03 -0.02 -0.02 -0.01

OATS FUTURES SETT PRICE

No Report

Centennial

6.67 8.27 8.25 8.45 8.30

Week Prev

NOVEMBER JANUARY MARCH APRIL MAY

Month

Slaughter Ewes

227.20 226.40 225.83 218.93 215.00

SETT PRICE

171-322.50

WEEKLY SHEEP AUCTIONS Auction

220.53 218.13 217.58 210.48 206.70

Change

FEEDER CATTLE FUTURES

177.50-189.50 $3600-$4000 161-215 180-194 160-193

This Week

DECEMBER FEBRUARY APRIL JUNE AUGUST

FOR THE WEEK ENDING November 14, 2025 WEEKLY CATTLE AUCTIONS

Week Prev

207.50-356

Daily Grower Bids Region Price US #2 Yellow Corn Southeast WY 3.9875-4.0875 US #1 HRWW Southeast WY 4.0225-4.2225 US #1 Black Beans Min-Dak 21-22/cwt US #1 Great Northern Beans Den-Rate 28/cwt US #1 Pea (Navy) Beans Min-Dak 24-28/cwt US #1 Pinto Beans Den Rate 25/cwt Min Dak 21-22/cwt US #1 Small Red Beans MIN DAK 30/cwt Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Torrington National Wool Review As of November 7, 2025 Domestic wool trading had no confirmed trades reported this week. Prices reflect trades FOB warehouse in original bag or square pack, bellies out, some graded, and 76 mm or longer. No allowance made for coring, freight, or handling fees at the warehouse level to reflect net grower prices. Wools shorter than 75 mm typically discounted .10-.20 clean. Classed and skirted wools usually trade at a .10-.20 premium to original bag prices. Australian Wool Exchange Clean Del Price Change from 75-85 Percent Micron US Grade in U.S. Dollars Previous Sale of Australia 17 > 80s 6.06 (0.04) 4.55-5.15 18 80s 5.69 (0.02) 4.27-4.83 19 70-80s 5.27 (0.01) 3.95-4.48 20 64-70s 5.06 (0.03) 3.80-4.30 21 64s 5.05 (0.06) 3.79-4.29 22 62s 5.04 0.03 3.78-4.28 23 60-62s 4.98 -------3.74-4.23 24 60s ------------------------25 58s 2.67 (0.12) 2.00-2.27 26 56-58s 2.38 (0.15) 1.79-2.03 28 54s 2.06 (0.03) 1.55-1.75 30 50s 1.81 (0.02) 1.36-1.54 32 46-48s 1.46 (0.07) 1.09-1.24 Merino Clippings 2.40 (0.07) 1.80-2.04 Source: USDA- CO Dept of Ag Market News Service, Greeley, CO Nebraska Hay Summary As of October 9, 2025 Compared to last report, all reported hay sold steady. Overall, demand for hay is rather slow across the state for this time of year. Some hay is moving to feedlots or backgrounders as they are getting fresh calves in to wean. The smaller/back yard farmer or livestock owners that usually buy small bales for their livestock and horses have been slow to purchase. The weather is still nice, and animals are out grazing so why spend money on hay. Some talk on the 2025 price of cornstalk bales early ask price is 50.00 to 60.00 per ton. Cornstalk bale producers are thinking of only raking and baling what they have presold. Even though alfalfa producers are struggling with moving bales of hay they continue to chase after another cutting of alfalfa. Some producers are on third others are on fourth with a few thinking of taking a fifth cutting this fall. Note this report is done every other week. Central Nebraska Alfalfa Ground (Delivered) 130 Alfalfa - Good/Premium Large Round 90 Alfalfa - Good Large Round 80 Alfalfa - Fair/Good Large Round 70 Corn Stalk Large Round 50 Grass - Fair/Good Large Round 75 Prairie/Meadow Grass - Premium Large Round 100 Small Square 8/bale Eastern Nebraska Alfalfa Pellets 17% Dehyd 330 Pellets 17% Suncured 240 Alfalfa - Premium Small Square 10/bale Alfalfa - Good/Premium Large Round 100 Alfalfa - Good Large Round 80 Alfalfa - Utility Large Square 3x4 70

45-147

87.50-170

Platte Valley Nebraska Ground (Delivered) 130 Pellets 17% Dehyd 290-305 Alfalfa - Good Large Round 90 Corn Stalk Ground (Delivered) 100 Western Nebraska Alfalfa Ground (Delivered) 140 Alfalfa - Premium Large Square 3x4 170-180 Alfalfa - Good/Premium Large Square 3x4 165 Alfalfa - Good Large Square 3x4 120 Alfalfa - Fair Large Square 3x4 100-120 Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Kearny, NE

Month

Colorado Hay Summary As of November 6, 2025 Compared to last report: Trade activity light on moderate demand. Small squares and medium square 3x3’s of horse hay sold unevenly steady. The last cutting of alfalfa is finishing up and corn harvest is in full swing. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor’s High Plains Summary for November 4, 2025, the High Plains Region is currently the Region least-affected by dryness and drought even though coverage in sum increased slightly this past week when most of the region reported a few tenths of an inch of precipitation at best. Measurable totals were restricted to eastern Kansas and southeastern Nebraska. The dry week induced a few areas of deterioration, but even so, less than 39 percent of the Region is experiencing some degree of dryness (D0+), and only 17.8 percent is enduring drought (D1+). Precipitation deficits on most time frames crept upward Region-wide, but areas of deterioration were

This Week

3.01 3.19 3.24 3.31

3.05 3.21 3.26 3.33

DECEMBER MARCH MAY JULY

Change 0.04 0.02 0.02 0.02

SOYBEAN FUTURES

Alfalfa

Nebraska Hay Summary As of November 6, 2025 Compared to last report hay sold firmer on few comparable sales. Higher quality alfalfa sold 10.00 higher. Demand continues to be on the softer side with reports of producers finishing up corn harvest and others on the final stretch. Grinding hay continues to be more and more available. Hay growers expect demand to pick up when colder weather and freezing windchills come along. Reports of hay being moved for cattle producers that have just weaned and needing inventory on hand and to those with gravity wagons that feed a ration. Corn harvest is over 50 percent done while sugar beet harvest also took advantage of the unseasonably warm weather and pushed on strong. Central Nebraska Alfalfa Ground (Delivered) 130 Alfalfa - Good Large Round 85 Alfalfa - Fair Large Round 50 Alfalfa/Grass Mix - Good Large Round 80 Cane Large Round 65 Corn Stalk Large Round 50 Grass - Good Large Round 85-90 Grass - Fair/Good Large Round 65 Eastern Nebraska Alfalfa Pellets 17% Dehyd 330 Pellets 17% Suncured 240 Alfalfa - Good/Premium Large Round 110 Platte Valley Nebraska Alfalfa Ground (Delivered) 130 Alfalfa - Good Large Round (1st Cut) 100 (2nd Cut) 125 Corn Stalk Ground (Delivered) 100 Millet - Good Large Round 90 Western Nebraska Alfalfa Ground (Delivered) 150 Pellets 17% Suncured 260 Alfalfa - Premium Large Square 3x4 170-180 Alfalfa - Good Large Square 3x4 120 Alfalfa - Fair Large Square 3x4 100 Straw (Wheat) Large Square 80 Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Kearny, NE

Week Prev

SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

This Week

11.20 11.34 11.42 11.51

11.13 11.27 11.38 11.49

NOVEMBER JANUARY MARCH MAY

Change -0.07 -0.07 -0.04 -0.02

CUTOUT VALUES CUTOUT VALUES PRIMAL RIB PRIMAL CHUCK PRIMAL ROUND PRIMAL LOIN

This Week

Prior Week

Last Year

377.86 630.94 307.02 319.97 487.56

376.26 635.21 307.13 321.14 478.73

311.45 547.25 265.31 260.92 384.01

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

This Week

Prior Week

Last Year

228.70 228.69 358.33 358.93

230.86 230.62 358.54 359.00

186.53 186.82 293.13 294.22

relatively limited given the relatively low natural and human water demand this time of year. The next available report will be Thursday, November 20, 2025. Northeast Colorado Alfalfa - Premium Small Square 11/bale Alfalfa - Good/Premium Medium Square 3x3 110 Alfalfa - Fair/Good Large Square 4x4 120 Alfalfa - Utility Medium Square 3x3 85/bale Alfalfa/Grass Mix - Premium Small Square 11.50/bale Alfalfa/Orchard Mix - Premium Large Square 3x4 265 Medium Square 3x3 270 Forage Mix - Three Way - Premium Small Square (2nd Cut) 12/bale (1st Cut) 10/bale Forage Mix - Three Way - Fair/Good Small Square 8/bale Forage Mix - Three Way - Utility Small Square 5/bale Forage Mix - Two Way - Premium Small Square (2nd Cut) 12.50/bale (1st Cut) 10.50/bale (3rd Cut) 11/bale Forage Mix - Two Way Good/Premium Medium Square 3x3 115 Southeast Colorado Alfalfa - Premium (Bundled) Small Square 9/bale Alfalfa - Good Large Square 3x4 200 Alfalfa - Fair/Good Small Square 7/bale Alfalfa/Barley Mix Good/Premium Large Square 3x4 125 Sorghum - Good/Premium Large Square 3x4 1100 Southwest Colorado Alfalfa/Grass Mix - Premium Small Square 10/bale Orchard Grass - Premium Small Square 3 Tie 18/bale Source: USDA-AMS Dept of Ag Market News Service, Greeley, CO

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H-2A continued from page A1 problem is the labor rate is not tied to the market rate, so even when lamb prices are depressed in tough years, labor costs keep rising.” Feuz presented ongoing work from UW and U of I personnel to develop a more accurate, market-based formula for H-2A wages during the West Central States Wool Growers Convention, held Nov. 7-8 in Cody. Creating a new approach Feuz noted he started working on an approach to fair labor wages years ago, and at the request from Wyoming producers to resume the project, it was picked up by former UW Livestock Production and Marketing Extension Specialist Rob Ziegler, who then transferred it to U of I Rangeland and Natural Resource Economist Jessica Windh. Windh is the current force behind today’s work, where she is exploring whether the sheep industry could benefit from a formula similar to the Public Rangelands Economic Analysis grazing rate – a model which ties federal grazing fees to market indicators like forage values, beef prices and production costs. Windh’s approach is to calculate labor wages reflective of current markets using a few main components – a base wage, which is historically $750 a month; wool and lamb price indexes and a prices-paid index, which represents overall production costs.

“The prices-paid index is really the cost of production,” Feuz stated. “We want to make sure labor isn’t outpacing the cost of production. It should be in line with other inflationary factors causing prices paid to go up and a function of lamb and wool prices.” Windh looked at data from 2011-24 to produce wage estimates reflecting actual market conditions. According to her findings, if the market-based formula had been applied over this period of time, the calculated H-2A wage rate would have ranged between $750 to $1,255 – roughly one-half of the current mandated rate. “Windh’s findings indicate from 2011-24, a wage increase of 14 to 40 percent would have been more on par with the sheep industry’s growth,” Feuz said. “In reality, the actual wage increase during this time was 165 percent.” “We’re not saying we shouldn’t increase wages, we’re just saying it should be more in line with other costs of production, and this model will help us achieve this,” he added. One of the challenges with the formula, however, is year-to-year volatility. Because lamb markets can swing sharply, it may cause corresponding dips or spikes in calculated wages. To address this, Windh’s research team – in collaboration with the House Committee on Agriculture’s Agricul-

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tural Labor Working Group (ALWG) – discussed utilizing an averaging technique. “One of the conversations we had was looking at three- to five-year averages to smooth out the highs and lows,” Feuz shared. Under this system, he said a three-year average for 2024 would produce a recommended wage of $1,059, while a five-year average would come in around $992. Wages would only increase if consecutive multi-year averages showed sustained growth. “From whatever value we decide to start with, we can increase the wage rate if two consecutive threeto five-year averages show it is higher than the current wage rate,” Feuz added. “This helps level wages out and gives producers more stability.” Handing it off to the industry While Windh’s new

market-based formula will provide a valuable framework moving forward, Feuz said implementing it will require industry collaboration and buy in from agencies who oversee labor regulations. He also emphasized, while Extension’s role is to help develop, explain and support the model, producers and industry organizations are responsible for the next steps. “It’s time for the industry to take the ball and run with it,” he said. “We’re happy to support and explain how it works, but ultimately, you guys have to decide what to do as an industry in regards to implementing this.” Feuz also pointed out transitioning to lower mandated wages would require careful planning, likely through a phased-out approach or flexible bonus structure to reward higher-

performing herders. “What do you think is going to happen to our herders if we cut all of their wages by half? It’s going to be a challenge,” he said. “We all know there are herders who earn every penny they make and others who might not be worth the mandated rate. This gives managers more flexibility to make decisions on how wage rate is distributed while keeping wages fair and realistic.” Additionally, Feuz called on wool grower associations across the West to band together and coordinate in bringing a unified proposal to the American Sheep Industry Association. “This is the first time we’ve had a solid, datadriven formula for H-2A wages,” Feuz said. “It’s modeled after proven systems, it reflects market realities and it gives us a foundation for real discussion.” “Banding together is

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how we make change,” he continued. “This formula doesn’t just put numbers on paper – it gives the industry a chance to shape a fair and sustainable future for our labor force.” He concluded, “Those of you here today have some power when moving forward. I know there are producers, folks on the working group and state representatives and senators who want to move this forward. You guys ultimately have to decide what to do as wool grower’ associations.” Windh’s full white paper has been shared with members of the ALWG, and producers can access the paper through their state wool grower association executive directors. Hannah Bugas is the managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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Wyoming Game and Fish Commission meeting held The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission concluded its final meeting of the year Nov. 5-6 in Laramie. The commission heard and approved several key departmental presentations and funding requests. Jim Wasseen, landscape conservation initiative coordinator for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD), presented a final draft of the Statewide Habitat Plan (SHP) for 2026-30, and the commission voted to

approve the plan. The SHP serves as a unified roadmap for WGFD habitat protection and enhancement efforts. The newly-approved plan is the fifth since the original plan in 2001. The plan addresses conservation of terrestrial and aquatic habitat, along with migration paths, habitat conservation and restoration. The latest revision emphasizes a systematic approach to prioritizing areas which have high

conservation values, areas WGFD plans to restore and priority areas for fish and wildlife migrations. The plan features 25 strategies and 93 specific actions to be implemented across various WGFD divisions. WGFD reported a positive year for its public engagement efforts in its Education and Outreach Report. Education Supervisor Ashley Leonard reported, in Fiscal Year 2025, numbers reached

30,371 participants across 284 programs. Additionally, the Hunter Education program certified 3,608 new students. This was largely dependent on the dedication of volunteer and staff instructors, who spent nearly 9,000 hours instructing hunter education courses. The department also saw positive gains in its youth-focused and outreach programs. The Inspire a Kid campaign continues

to provide family-oriented weekly e-mail newsletters including a variety of content such as a podcast, videos, coloring sheets, activities, recipes, career spotlights and more. School-based initiatives – including Trout in the Classroom, the National Archery in the Schools Program and Conservation Crates – reached more than 13,600 Wyoming students combined. Additionally, WGFD’s

nine summer camps, including three Becoming an Outdoors-Woman camps, three family camps, two youth camps and a collegiate program, remain popular and highly valued by participants, which demonstrates the effectiveness of handson learning in recruiting future sportspeople and conservationists. The next commission meeting will be held Jan. 13-14, 2026 at the WGFD Headquarters in Cheyenne.

RIVERTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION Friday, November 7 & Tuesday, November 11 Market Reports 3,771 Head Sold Representative Sales STEERS ENCAMPMENT 2 Steer, 292#.....................................$600.00 COKEVILLE 1 Steer, 330#.....................................$582.50 LAKETOWN, UT 4 Steer, 336#.....................................$580.00 BOULDER 11 Steer, 313# .....................................$570.00 ENCAMPMENT 6 Steer, 377#.....................................$570.00 WOODRUFF, UT 4 Steer, 313#.....................................$567.50 BIG PINEY 5 Steer, 340#.....................................$562.50 WOODRUFF, UT 15 Steer, 304#.....................................$550.00 SARATOGA 5 Steer, 377#.....................................$550.00 ENCAMPMENT 24 Steer, 410#.....................................$541.00 HUDSON 15 Steer, 413#.....................................$535.00 EDEN 15 Steer, 434#.....................................$532.50 WOODRUFF, UT 39 Steer, 400#.....................................$525.00 COKEVILLE 22 Steer, 442#.....................................$517.00 EDEN 8 Steer, 460#.....................................$516.00 LANDER 6 Steer, 475#.....................................$516.00 CROWHEART 15 Steer, 453#.....................................$503.00 MANILA, UT 5 Steer, 474#.....................................$502.50 PINEDALE 13 Steer, 483#.....................................$502.00 ENCAMPMENT 4 Steer, 486#.....................................$496.00 HUDSON 58 Steer, 517#.....................................$492.00 ELK MOUNTAIN 15 Steer, 505#.....................................$492.00 SARATOGA 16 Steer, 514#.....................................$486.00 32 Steer, 517#.....................................$481.00 RIVERTON 13 Steer, 525#.....................................$478.00 LANDER 5 Steer, 529#.....................................$478.00 EDEN 32 Steer, 522#.....................................$471.00 CROWHEART 56 Steer, 544#.....................................$456.00 EDEN 26 Steer, 568#.....................................$448.00 SARATOGA 12 Steer, 582#.....................................$441.00 LANDER 12 Steer, 578#.....................................$432.00 HUDSON 27 Steer, 591#.....................................$430.00 LANDER 13 Steer, 597#.....................................$419.00 RIVERTON 83 Steer, 606#.....................................$416.75 GRACE, ID 42 Steer, 573#.....................................$416.00 LANDER 12 Steer, 590#.....................................$413.00 COKEVILLE 35 Steer, 594#.....................................$406.00 THERMOPOLIS 9 Steer, 620#.....................................$381.00 BIG PINEY 14 Steer, 637#.....................................$370.50 RIVERTON 22 Steer, 669#.....................................$363.00 COKEVILLE 10 Steer, 679#.....................................$361.00 HEIFERS CROWHEART 2 Heifer, 315#....................................$560.00 WOODRUFF, UT 7 Heifer, 305#....................................$550.00 GRACE, ID 2 Heifer, 315#....................................$547.50 BOULDER 13 Heifer, 303#....................................$545.00 ELK MOUNTAIN 2 Heifer, 350#....................................$542.50 ENCAMPMENT 12 Heifer, 357#....................................$537.50 SARATOGA 8 Heifer, 375#....................................$507.50 WOODRUFF, UT 48 Heifer, 398#....................................$503.00 BIG PINEY 7 Heifer, 367#....................................$500.00 COKEVILLE 17 Heifer, 407#....................................$499.00 ENCAMPMENT 25 Heifer, 407#....................................$489.00 HOOPER, UT 4 Heifer, 411# ....................................$481.00 CROWHEART 2 Heifer, 415#....................................$475.00

ELK MOUNTAIN 10 Heifer, 431#....................................$466.00 SARATOGA 21 Heifer, 455#....................................$450.00 ENCAMPMENT 16 Heifer, 460#....................................$447.00 PINEDALE 15 Heifer, 465#....................................$442.00 HUDSON 42 Heifer, 477#....................................$436.25 CASPER 25 Heifer, 481#....................................$427.50 CROWHEART 30 Heifer, 474#....................................$420.00 EDEN 33 Heifer, 492#....................................$417.00 RIVERTON 38 Heifer, 549#....................................$392.75 LAKETOWN, UT 12 Heifer, 511# ....................................$392.50 EDEN 12 Heifer, 530#....................................$386.50 BIG PINEY 22 Heifer, 540#....................................$382.00 LANDER 11 Heifer, 544# ....................................$381.00 GRACE, ID 36 Heifer, 562#....................................$369.00 LANDER 13 Heifer, 545#....................................$367.00 EDEN 15 Heifer, 577#....................................$360.00 CASPER 22 Heifer, 576#....................................$352.50 RIVERTON 12 Heifer, 615#....................................$344.50 FORT WASHAKIE 10 Heifer, 653#....................................$315.50 BRED COWS KEMMERER 1 Bred Cow, 1350# ........................$4,000.00 RIVERTON 1 Bred Cow, 1260# ........................$3,100.00 LABARGE 3 Bred Cow, 1101#.........................$3,000.00 RIVERTON 3 Bred Cow, 1183#.........................$3,000.00 2 Bred Cow, 1277# ........................$2,950.00 LABARGE 2 Bred Cow, 1285# ........................$2,750.00 FARSON 3 Bred Cow, 1503# ........................$2,700.00 KEMMERER 6 Bred Cow, 1213# ........................$2,650.00 LANDER 4 Bred Cow, 1225# ........................$2,625.00 10 Bred Cow, 1213# ........................$2,600.00 KINNEAR 2 Bred Cow, 1217# ........................$2,600.00 LANDER 6 Bred Cow, 1231# ........................$2,575.00 4 Bred Cow, 1215# ........................$2,575.00 3 Bred Cow, 1220# ........................$2,500.00 LABARGE 2 Bred Cow, 1117# .........................$2,450.00 20 Bred Cow, 1205# ........................$2,400.00 FARSON 6 Bred Cow, 1163#.........................$2,400.00 5 Bred Cow, 1165#.........................$2,400.00 LYMAN 5 Bred Heifer, 1007# ......................$3,600.00 HEIFERETTES CROWHEART 6 Heiferette, 842# .............................$292.50 6 Heiferette, 842# .............................$292.50 BIG PINEY 6 Heiferette, 960# .............................$288.00 DANIEL 3 Heiferette, 968# .............................$287.00 3 Heiferette, 968# .............................$287.00 3 Heiferette, 831# .............................$285.00 CROWHEART 2 Heiferette, 860# .............................$282.50 2 Heiferette, 860# .............................$282.50 LANDER 1 Heiferette, 800# .............................$278.00 2 Heiferette, 840# .............................$277.50 MOUNTAIN VIEW 8 Heiferette, 893# .............................$276.00 LANDER 7 Heiferette, 921# .............................$271.00 BIG PINEY 2 Heiferette, 895# .............................$265.00 2 Heiferette, 895# .............................$265.00 2 Heiferette, 907# .............................$262.50 2 Heiferette, 907# .............................$262.50 COWS FARSON 3 Cow, 1040# ....................................$215.00 ROCK SPRINGS 2 Cow, 1260# ....................................$209.00 3 Cow, 1250# ....................................$208.00 EVANSTON 5 Cow, 1042# ....................................$207.50 ROY, UT 1 Cow, 1125# ....................................$206.00 LABARGE 1 Cow, 1080# ....................................$205.00

Early Consignments THERMOPOLIS 3 Cow, 1075# ....................................$204.00 BIG PINEY 1 Cow, 1240# ....................................$191.00 FORT BRIDGER 1 Cow, 1115#.....................................$187.50 ROCK SPRINGS 3 Cow, 1243# ....................................$184.00 ROY, UT 9 Cow, 1213# ....................................$181.00 COKEVILLE 3 Cow, 1131# ....................................$180.00 THERMOPOLIS 3 Cow, 1133# ....................................$179.00 FARSON 1 Cow, 1135# ....................................$178.00 LABARGE 7 Cow, 1125# ....................................$177.00 LANDER 2 Cow, 1280# ....................................$175.00 ROY, UT 6 Cow, 1166# ....................................$174.00 AFTON 4 Cow, 1302# ....................................$174.00 RAWLINS 7 Cow, 1172# ....................................$173.50 LANDER 4 Cow, 1403# ....................................$173.00 BIG PINEY 2 Cow, 1182# ....................................$171.50 ROCK SPRINGS 18 Cow, 1030# ....................................$171.00 ALCOVA 2 Cow., 1192# ...................................$170.00 BIG PINEY 6 Cow, 1165# ....................................$169.00 FORT BRIDGER 4 Cow, 1618# ....................................$168.00 AFTON 3 Cow, 1243# ....................................$167.00 BIG PINEY 5 Cow, 1267# ....................................$165.00 PINEDALE 2 Cow, 1277# ....................................$164.00 6 Cow, 1344# ....................................$163.00 5 Cow, 1311# ....................................$162.00 DANIEL 3 Cow, 1385# ....................................$161.00 BULLS SHOSHONI 2 Bull, 2150# .....................................$189.50 EDEN 1 Bull, 2205# .....................................$189.00 RIVERTON 1 Bull, 1890# .....................................$188.50 BIG PINEY 1 Bull, 1955# .....................................$187.50 SHOSHONI 1 Bull, 2075# .....................................$187.00 RIVERTON 1 Bull, 2000# .....................................$185.50 3 Bull, 1810# .....................................$184.00 BIG PINEY 1 Bull, 1945# .....................................$183.50 ALCOVA 1 Bull, 1400# .....................................$183.00 BIG PINEY 2 Bull, 1727# .....................................$182.50 LANDER 1 Bull, 1800# .....................................$181.00 BIG PINEY 1 Bull, 1760# .....................................$180.00 LABARGE 4 Bull, 1856# .....................................$179.50 KINNEAR 2 Bull, 1560# .....................................$178.50 LABARGE 5 Bull, 1691# .....................................$178.00 KINNEAR 2 Bull, 1687# .....................................$177.50

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 CALF SPECIAL • START TIME 9:00 A.M. YEARLINGS Rafter Double R Ranch-Killpecker Creek Cattle Co. LLC13 AngX Yrlng Strs. Sired by Pharo Angus bulls. High Elevation. Grass finished genetics. IMI approved. NHTC verified beef. Verified grass fed. Rec 3 rounds 8-way and Bovishield One Shot. CALVES JF Ranch- 350 Blk Ang Hfrs 400-450#. Rec Vista Once SQ & Vision 7 w/Somnus @ branding & weaning. High elevation. Weaned 45 days on long stemmed hay. Fancy, reputation heifers that perform! Will O’Neal- 120 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 400-500#. Rec Vista Once SQ, 7 way & Ivomec @ weaning. 45 days weaned. Hay fed. High desert & green! Steve Mines- 100 Blk Ang & AngX Strs 550-650#. Rec Vista Once SQ & Vision 7 @ branding & weaning. 45 days weaned. Hay fed. Choice steers!! Hoffman Sage Creek Ranch- 90 Blk Ang & AngX Strs 500#. Rec Vista Once & 8 way w/somnus in the spring and fall. High Elevation calves. David Ranch- 40 Blk Ang Strs 500-700#.

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER12 COW SALE • START TIME 9:00 A.M.

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