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UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING EDITION

Volume 38 Number 27 • October 24, 2026

The Weekly News Source for Ranchers, Farmers and AgriBusiness Community • www.wylr.net

A Look Inside UW President Shane Reeves shares his perspective on artificial intelligence................ Page 2 UW CALSNR student organizations offer opportunities.............. ...................................... Page 10 Ag applications for Wyoming coal studied by UW scientists..... ...................................... Page 12

Sheep producers testify before ITC Oct. 16 marked a major milestone in the U.S. sheep industry’s ongoing fight against low-priced lamb imports, as the American Sheep Industry Association (ASI), alongside producers, processors and other industry repre-

sentatives, testified before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) about serious challenges facing American lamb producers and processors. During the hearing, evidence was presented on declining market opportu-

nities, financial pressures and growing competition from imported lamb, primarily from Australia and New Zealand. Background info The hearing comes nearly a year Please see HEARING on page 13

UW research monitors growing threat of amaranth in Wyoming... ...................................... Page 20

Quick Bits

Pistol Pete

WSF Manager The Wyoming State Fair (WSF) Board has launched an executive search for the next general manager of the WSF and Wyoming State Fairgrounds and Events Complex. For more information about the position, qualifications and application process, visit wystatefair.com/wsf-generalmanager/.

Symposium The West Greeley Conservation District Ag Symposium is set for Dec. 2 from 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Island Grove Event Center in Greeley, Colo. The symposium provides an opportunity for producers to explore new ideas in the ag industry, and speakers include educators, industry professionals, researchers, farmers and ranchers. For more information or to RSVP, visit wgcd.org/symposium, e-mail taylor.bainter@wgcd. org or leroy.hall@wgcd.org or call 970-230-7020.

Rendezvous The 2027 Rocky Mountain National Rendezvous is scheduled for July 9-17, 2027 at the Indian Creek Ranch in Grey Rocks, south of Douglas. This is the third year of the bicentennial celebration of the Rocky Mountain Fur Trade Rendezvous and will feature traders’ row, a rummage sale, hawk and knife competitions, primitive archery and more. For more information or to register, visit rmnr.org.

AAA Board Eight American Angus Association (AAA) members declared their candidacies for the AAA Board of Directors. Seeking a first term on the board are Dean Bryant of Monkton, Md.; Scott Bush of Britton, S.D.; Kenny Hinkle of Nevada, Mo.; Steve Knoll of Hereford, Texas; Will McMillan of Newton, Miss.; Matt Perrier of Eureka, Kan.; Logan Sampson of Ruby Valley, Nev. and Doug Stevenson of Reed Point, Mont. Elections will take place during the 143rd Annual Convention of Delegates at the annual meeting on Nov. 16 in Louisville, Ky. For more information, visit angusconvention.com/.

Colorful history of UW’s beloved mascot dates back more than 55 years

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Honoring Excellence

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UW CALSNR recognizes 2026 Agricultural Appreciation Awards recipients The University of Wyoming (UW) College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources (CALSNR) honored exceptional alumni, valued partners and generous supporters of the college with the CALSNR Agricultural Appreciation Awards, presented during the Dean’s Legacy Dinner on Oct. 16. Awardees were honored across three different categories in recognition of significant contributions to CALSNR, UW and the ag industry overall. Agricultural excellence To begin the evening, UW CALSNR Farm Credit Services of America Dean Kelly Crane welcomed guests

UW Extension presents awards This fall, University of Wyoming (UW) Extension recognized administrative professionals in Albany and Fremont counties for their initiative, positivity and professionalism. Awards were presented on Sept. 17 at an annual UW Extension conference in Cody. Bright Future Award The Bright Future Award celebrates the efforts of UW Extension administrative professionals who have been a part of UW Extension for five years or less. This year’s recipient is AnnMarie “Annie” Drake of the UW Extension Office in Laramie. Drake joined UW Extension in March 2025, quickly becoming a vital part of the state office team. As one of the first points of contact for UW Extension, Drake serves administrators, county office personnel, state office staff and members of the public. According to nominators, Drake is approachable and responsive, answering questions promptly. She often goes out of her way to support colleagues both personally and professionally, from helping coordinate travel arrangements and multi-day conferences to inventing new team-building traditions. “Drake approaches all requests with a balance of compassion and professionalism,” says one nominator. “She is both knowledgeable and able to think on her feet, adapting quickly to deescalate situations and support both colleagues and Extension clientele.” Please see EXTENSION on page 9

to the dinner, thanking attendees for their support. Crane emphasized, although the annual event is titled the Dean’s Legacy Dinner, the true legacy lies within the support of staff, faculty, agency partners and alumni which make UW CALSNR’s operations possible. “The name of this dinner is a bit of a misnomer,” Crane commented. “This is not about the dean’s legacy – this is about your legacy and the legacy of support this college enjoys from people across Wyoming and the nation.” “Tonight we’re here to celebrate our alumni, organizational corporate and agency partners, faculty and Please see AWARDS on page 6

CREEPY COWBOY CHRONICLES Legends lie in Wyoming Territorial Prison One of the oldest buildings in the Cowboy State, the Wyoming Territorial Prison in Laramie has had its fair share of visitors – both willing and unwilling – pass

For more than half a century, Pistol Pete has rallied fans and entertained crowds during University of Wyoming (UW) sporting events. However, few seem to know the story behind the beloved mascot, which began with a spear-wielding spartan – not a gun-slinging cowboy. An unlikely beginning According to a Jan. 25 WyoHistory article by UW American Heritage Center Archivist John Waggener, Donald Bogdan, the man responsible for bringing Pistol Pete to life, was actually once a mascot for an opposing university. In fact, Bogdan portrayed San José State University’s spartan mascot Sparti, and in October 1969, traveled to Laramie for a football matchup against the cowboys. Before kickoff, Bogdan decided to have a little fun with the home team’s crowd, running toward Cowboy Joe, UW’s live Shetland Please see MASCOT on page 8

through its halls throughout the years. Built in 1872, the building served as a prison and an agricultural experiment station before transitioning to its current status as a museum and state historic site. More than a century and a half after its original construction, the prison remains an iconic fixture of Wyoming’s historic landscape where a paranormal prisoner is rumored to linger, serving out an afterlife sentence. Past and present As noted in a November 2025 Travel Wyoming article, the Wyoming Territorial Prison was constructed as a federal penitentiary in 1872. Known as “The Big House Across the

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The State of the State of Beef A person can usually tell which topics are of high priority in the U.S., as politicians start introducing bills on the issue and, in some cases, the president signs executive orders. Throw in important state and national elections, and it can get a little out of hand. From the As it so happens, in the last 60 Publisher Dennis Sun days, our current administration became focused on the price of beef. They figured bringing in more cheap lean beef without tariffs would help lower the price of hamburger. So far, it hasn’t helped much, as after 30 days, not many tons have been imported and the price of retail ground beef has only dropped around 13 cents a pound. But during those 30 days, the price of cull cows and bulls – which are usually sold for lean beef – dropped $17.21 a pound or more. This hurt the hand that feeds it but didn’t do much for the consumer. In September, all meat prices fell slightly, but consumer inflation rose, mainly due to gas prices at the pump. However, the latest Consumer Price Index showed food prices 2.3 percent higher than a year ago. Consumers can’t get a break with the high price of gas and diesel. Remember, ranchers and farmers are consumers too. Overall, meat prices fell 0.9 percent in September and then more than two percent in the third quarter, but for the last 12 months, meat prices have been 1.3 percent higher. If you are in the cattle business, either raising or feeding cattle, it is a bit confusing. From consumers up to politicians, everyone wants cheaper beef. But don’t forget there are those who raise or feed cattle saying, “We need fair beef prices to stay in business and inputs are killing us. Also, we would have more cattle if we weren’t in a major drought.” Drought is currently a big issue, in addition to input costs. For most ranchers facing drought, it is better to sell cattle today than feed expensive hay all winter. Studies have shown around 80 percent of the U.S. cattle herd is in a drought area with pastures in poor or below normal condition. Keeping heifers for replacements is out of the question, and some are trying to get another year out of their older pregnant cows. Despite all of the attention beef is getting, the fourth quarter of 2026 looks to be more stable for beef prices. Choice boxed beef cutout values have become constant in the $375 to $380 per hundredweight range, but ribeyes and New York strips have been traded at record levels since early August. As we go into the holiday season, demand will most likely increase for loin steaks and roasts. The outlook does not look favorable for cattle numbers to increase by much, but demand for beef nationally and overseas is still high. Saving heifers for replacements to increase the herd takes a couple of years, plus growing numbers take a steady fair market, a lot of planning and moisture. Most grazing lands will take time to recover, and low cattle numbers will be around for a while.

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GUEST OPINIONS Wyoming Must Lead in the AI Revolution By Shane Reeves Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a future possibility. It is already transforming the way we work, learn, conduct research and solve problems. The graduates leaving our universities today will enter careers where AI is as commonplace as the internet is today. This reality presents higher education with a choice. We can resist this technology, hoping to preserve the educational models which have served us well for generations or we can embrace AI thoughtfully and responsibly, preparing students to use it wisely while strengthening the critical thinking, creativity and ethical judgment which define an outstanding education. At the University of Wyoming (UW), we’ve made our choice. During the first week of September, we announced UW will implement BoodleBox, a secure enterprise AI platform which will provide our faculty, staff and students with access to leading AI tools in an environment built specifically for higher education. It is an important milestone, but it is only the first step in a much larger effort to position Wyoming’s university as a national leader in the responsible integration of AI. Some have asked whether universities should slow the adoption of AI or even discourage its use altogether. I understand those concerns. Every transformative technology has raised legitimate questions about how it should be used. But history teaches us preparing students for the future has never meant shielding them from it. The purpose of higher education has always been to equip students with the knowledge, skills and judgment to succeed in a changing world. AI changes the tools our graduates will use, but it does not change the mission. If anything, it makes our mission even more important. Students don’t need universities simply to provide information anymore. Information has never been more abundant. What students need is the ability to analyze information, distinguish fact from fiction, ask better questions, solve complex problems and make sound decisions in situations where there may not be a single right answer. Those are deeply human skills. AI can help students explore ideas more quickly, analyze enormous amounts of data and accelerate discovery but it cannot replace curiosity, wisdom, character or the independent judgment employers, communities and society will continue to value long after today’s AI models have been replaced by tomorrow’s. This is why our goal at

UW is not to teach students to rely on AI. Our goal is to teach them to master it. Mastering AI means understanding both its extraordinary capabilities and its very real limitations. It means recognizing when AI can improve work and when it can be misleading. It means learning to ask better questions, evaluate answers critically and remain accountable for every decision one makes. Technology should sharpen human judgment, not replace it. This philosophy is especially important for Wyoming. Our state’s economy has always rewarded innovation. From energy and minerals to agriculture, engineering, healthcare and entrepreneurship, AI is rapidly becoming another tool professionals will use every day. The graduates we send into those industries must be prepared to not only work alongside AI, but also to lead organizations that use it responsibly and effectively. As Wyoming’s only public four-year university, we have a responsibility to ensure they are ready. This responsibility extends beyond our students.

AI also presents tremendous opportunities for research, economic development and public service. It can help accelerate scientific discovery, strengthen our industries, improve healthcare, support entrepreneurs and help address challenges unique to rural states like ours. UW intends to be a leader in these efforts. This leadership begins by providing our campus community with secure, institutionally supported tools instead of leaving individuals to navigate an increasingly complex AI landscape on their own. It continues through thoughtful governance, faculty development, student training and ongoing conversations about ethics, privacy and responsible use. Most importantly, it requires a willingness to evolve. Higher education has always adapted to new discoveries and new technologies. AI represents another moment that calls for leadership instead of hesitation. UW will continue investing in our faculty because great teachers remain the foundation of great universities. We’ll continue investing in research because discovery

fuels Wyoming’s future. We’ll continue investing in students because they are the reason we’re here. Now we’re making an equally important investment in ensuring those students graduate prepared for the world they will inherit – not the world that existed a decade ago. AI will continue to evolve, so will UW. This announcement is only the beginning. In the months and years ahead, you’ll see additional initiatives to further integrate AI into teaching, research and service while remaining true to the values which have guided this university for nearly 140 years. The future will belong to institutions that combine innovation with integrity, technology with humanity and opportunity with responsibility. This is the future we are building at Wyoming’s university, and I couldn’t be more excited about where it will take our students, our state and the generations to follow. Shane Reeves is the 29th president of UW. This opinion column was originally published by UW on Sept. 3.

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NEWS BRIEFS Wyoming authority restored On Oct. 16, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum was joined by Gov. Mark Gordon to officially begin the process for the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) to relinquish federal environmental program authority, including Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 401 authority over Wyoming’s portion of Yellowstone National Park to the state of Wyoming. This authority will be overseen by the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) following a 60-day notice period to Congress. “This is a proper and practical acknowledgement of the exceptional partnership of Wyoming’s DEQ and the National Park Service. It is another example of the DOI, under the leadership of Burgum, applying state-led, commonsense solutions to the cooperative management of our public lands,” Gordon said. “This agreement is nothing new as Wyoming has managed CWA Section 401 in the park for years. However, this official recognition restores the mutual responsibility which has worked so well and will bring about an increase in certainty and responsiveness for our Yellowstone visitors while ensuring the park’s water resources continue to be protected according to Wyoming’s high standards,” he added. “President Donald Trump made cutting red tape and putting decisions closer to the people they impact a top priority of this administration,” said Burgum. “The people of Wyoming know its land and water better than Washington, D.C. ever could, and Wyoming DEQ has proven it has the expertise and commitment to protect its own water resources. By empowering Wyoming to manage its own resources, we’re supporting responsible local stewardship and stronger communities for decades to come.”

Environmental agreement – On Oct. 16, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and Gov. Mark Gordon began the process for the U.S. Department of the Interior to relinquish federal environmental program authority over Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. Courtesy photo

Symposium scheduled The Wyoming Herpetological Society is hosting its first-ever Wyoming Herpetological Symposium, which will be held at the University of Wyoming (UW). The symposium will take place at the UW Berry Biodiversity Conservation Center Auditorium from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 14. The Biodiversity Institute and the lab of Sean Giery, an associate research professor in UW’s Department of Zoology and Physiology, will sponsor the event. The symposium is a chance to gather all herpetofaunal enthusiasts to share their field stories, ongoing projects and research. The Wyoming Herpetological Society welcomes enthusiasts, amateurs and professionals from all backgrounds, skills and perspectives. Attendance is free and open to all herpetological enthusiasts in Wyoming and surrounding states. Registration is open and will close on Nov. 4. To register, visit forms.gle/p2FLvFCdsz59o5d68. The symposium also will host a photo contest. Photos entered in the contest can be of herpetofauna from anywhere in the world, as long as the photo was taken during 2026. Each attendee can submit up to five photos. To submit photos, visit forms.gle/p2FLvFCdsz59o5d68. The photo contest entry deadline is Nov. 4. Additionally, the symposium will host a silent auction. Attendees or supporters can donate herpetological-themed items or other outdoor items. All funds raised through the silent auction will directly support future initiatives of the Wyoming Herpetological Society. For more information, visit wyomingherps.org or e-mail wyomingherps@gmail.com.

USDA reorganization halted On-farm research available

On-farm research brings producers and researchers together to test new crops or practices on working farms or ranches. This approach can help find practical, locallyrelevant solutions to the unique challenges Wyoming producers face. For producers, partnering with researchers can reduce the risk of trying something new, like a drought-tolerant forage variety or new weed control method. The goal of Wyoming On Farm Research is to address local challenges and keep research grounded in the realities of Wyoming agriculture. Producers can sign up by taking a five-minute survey online. The survey asks about the operation, including crops or livestock raised, and research topics one might be interested in. Researchers at the University of Wyoming or other local institutions can use results to design projects to address these questions and contact producers about working together. The first 100 producers to sign up will receive a $20 gift card. By signing up, producers are not committing to participating in any research project. If a researcher reaches out, the producer can decide whether to participate. Information is confidential and shared only with verified researchers or anonymously. For more information or to sign up, visit wyoextension.org/wyomingonfarmresearch.

According to an Oct. 13 Politico article by Marcia Brown, a federal court temporarily halted the Trump administration’s sweeping reorganization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The order from the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of California bars officials from moving Congressionally-appropriated money to fund the reorganization, such as through moving expenses, building closures and other costs. The court’s move is a victory for federal employees’ unions, including the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) and the AFL-CIO, which, alongside counties and nonprofits, sued the government earlier this year. It applies to the U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Food and Nutrition Administration, USDA Agricultural Research Service, USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, USDA Rural Development, Office of the General Counsel and Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, as well as the mission areas of Research, Education and Economics and Farm Production and Conservation. “Congress told USDA in plain language it could not close offices and uproot its workforce without permission. USDA did it anyway, so AFGE and our partners took them to court. These forced moves were never about efficiency. They were about pushing experienced people out the door,” said AFGE President Everett Kelley. The order could be short-lived, however. Judge Vince Chhabria noted the “relevant appropriations statutes are set to expire in less than two months.” The order won’t prevent a reorganization after that if Congress agrees with USDA’s plan. USDA officials have argued the reorganization, which moves staff to five regional hubs, is intended to move federal staff closer to the people they serve, including producers.

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NEWS BRIEFS Exhibit to visit libraries

A traveling version of the University of Wyoming’s (UW) “The Natural Archive: Glimpses into UW’s Scientific Collections” exhibit will visit libraries across the state beginning in early October. The Wyoming State Library is coordinating the tour, which starts at the Goshen County Library in Torrington. Twenty-five main and branch libraries are hosting the exhibit, which will remain on the road through October 2028. Developed at UW, the exhibit is a partnership among UW Libraries and seven natural history collections housed across campus, including the Biodiversity Institute, UW Museum of Vertebrates, UW Geological Museum, UW Insect Museum, Williams Conservatory, Rocky Mountain Herbarium and Wyoming Natural Diversity Database. It highlights and documents Wyoming’s biodiversity and natural heritage. The exhibit will be displayed at each library for about four weeks. Patrons and visitors should check with their local libraries for exact display dates. The tour schedule includes Goshen County Library in Torrington in October; Weston County Library in Newcastle in November; Crook County Library in Sundance in December; Campbell County Libraries in Gillette in January, February and March 2027; Johnson County Library in Buffalo in April 2027; Big Horn County Library in Basin in May 2027; Park County Library in Cody in June, July and August 2027; Washakie County Libraries in Worland in September 2027; Hot Springs County Library in Thermopolis in October 2027 and Fremont County Libraries in November and December 2027 and January 2028. The tour will continue at Sublette County Library in Pinedale in February 2028; Lincoln County Library in Kemmerer in March 2028; Uinta County Library in Evanston in April 2028; Sweetwater County Libraries in May and June 2028; Carbon County Library System in Rawlins in July, August and September 2028 and the Wyoming State Library in Cheyenne in October 2028. The full exhibit is also on permanent display at UW, outside of the Library Annex in the basement of the UW Biosciences Building, across from the Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium and SCI DIY Makerspace. It is free and open to the public. For more information, e-mail Travis Pollok at travis.pollok@wyo.gov or call 307-777-8936. To explore digitized materials from UW’s scientific collections, visit linktr.ee/uwyolibraries.

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WACD submits comments Webinar series set Input costs are challenging producers to examine production costs and identify opportunities to adjust the production system. Knowing annual cow costs is the foundation for evaluating and making management decisions to improve profitability in a cow/calf enterprise. Calculating costs and breaking them into categories provides insight into where there may be opportunities to make changes. Nebraska Extension will host a webinar series on Nov. 9, 10 and 12 to explain the fundamentals of knowing and calculating annual cow costs. Topics will include understanding economic unit cost of production for the cow/calf enterprise, recognizing the value and cost of both grazed and harvested feed, calculating cow depreciation and replacement development costs, figuring the cost of equipment and labor utilized in the cow/calf enterprise, examining breeding expenses and evaluating the value and cost relationship and reviewing benchmark cost and production data to see how an operation compares. The webinar series is $70 per person and includes a resource workbook. The course will be limited to 40 participants. To register, visit go.unl.edu/cow_costs. Registration is requested by Oct. 30 to ensure meeting materials have time to be mailed to participants. For more information, contact Nebraska Extension Educator Aaron Berger at 308-235-3122 or aberger2@unl.edu.

Relief program announced On Oct. 19, President Donald Trump, alongside U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will make $8 billion available for one-time payments to American farmers this harvest season to provide relief during temporary market disruptions and increased input costs. Similar to the Farmer Bridge Assistance program, the Harvest Fuel Relief (HFR) program will provide simple, proportional support to producers using a uniform formula to cover a portion of modeled losses during the 2026 crop year. This national loss average will be based on Farm Service Agency (FSA) reported planted acres, Economic Research Service cost of production estimates and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates yields and prices. The $8 billion in payments provided through the HFR program are authorized under the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act and will be administered by FSA. Eligible producers are encouraged to create a Login.gov account prior to the application period announcement. Prefilled applications will be available online to producers with a Login.gov account linked to USDA. For more information, visit usda.gov/farmers-first.

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On Oct. 6, the Wyoming Association of Conservation Districts (WACD) submitted comments to the U.S. Forest Service regarding the proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. WACD expressed support for Alternative Two and rescission of the rule, emphasizing the importance of returning management decisions to the forest planning level, where site-specific resource conditions, sound science and local knowledge can guide management decisions. The comments highlighted the importance of active forest management, wildfire risk reduction, watershed protection, multiple-use management and maintaining access to appropriate management tools. WACD also emphasized returning decisions to the local level must include meaningful communication, cooperation and coordination with conservation districts, counties and other local governments. WACD’s support for rescission does not advocate indiscriminate road construction or timber harvest, but rather supports providing land managers with the flexibility to select appropriate management tools based on individual landscape needs. In addition, on Oct. 9, WACD also submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding the supplemental proposed rulemaking to update the definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS). WACD expressed support for establishing a clear, consistent and scientifically defensible definition of WOTUS which aligns with the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Sackett vs. EPA. WACD also emphasized the importance of respecting state authority, providing regulatory certainty for landowners and ensuring conservation districts and local governments are involved in developing implementation guidance.

SALE REPORTS Basin Angus “A Lasting Legacy Elite Female Sale” Reported By: Curt Cox, WYLR Field Editor Oct. 17, 2026 Billings Livestock Commission, Billings, Mont. Auctioneer: Roger Jacobs Sale Manager: Dick Beck 84 Registered Angus Female Lots Avg. $24,875 One Angus Bull Calf Avg. $900,000 for Half Interest

High Sellers Bull calf Lot 1 – Basin Legacy 6201 – Price: $900,000 Half Interest DOB: 1/13/26 Sire: Pollard Hennessey 3920 Dam’s Sire: Basin Payweight Plus 6048 EPDs: BW: +0.3, WW: +83, YW: +145 and Milk: +31 Buyers: GKB Cattle Company, Desdemona, Texas; Colyer Angus and Herefords, Bruneau, Idaho; Dal Porto Livestock, Brewster, Neb.; Lonesome River Ranch, Anselmo, Neb.; Markota Angus Ranch, Lisbon, Ohio; Poss Angus, Scotia, Neb.; A&B Cattle, Bassett, Neb. and Sellman Ranch, Crawford, Neb. Bred cows Lot 2 – Basin Rita 2003 – Price: $450,000 DOB: 1/6/22 Sire: Basin Payweight Plus 6048 Dam’s Sire: Basin Deposit 6249 EPDs: BW: +3.2, WW: +108, YW: +185 and Milk: +26 Buyers: Stellpflug Cattle Company, Guernsey and Jason Parker, Malad, Idaho Lot 4 – GDAR Blackcap Lady 2258 – Price: $110,000 DOB: 2/14/22 Sire: Brooks GDAR Bandolier 0239 Dam’s Sire: LD Capitalist 316 EPDs: BW: -0.3, WW: +64, YW: +114 and Milk: +34 Buyer: Hopson Angus, Crescent, Okla. Bred heifer Lot 4B – Basin Blackcap Lady 5013 – Price: $40,000 DOB: 12/28/24 Sire: Basin Jameson 1076 Dam’s Sire: Brooks GDAR Bandolier 0239 EPDs: BW: +0.6, WW: +74, YW: +127 and Milk: +42 Buyer: Barnes Ranch, Cody, Neb. Heifer calves Lot 6 – Basin Lucy 6149 – Price: $150,000 Half Interest DOB: 1/11/26 Sire: Basin Jameson 1076 Dam’s Sire: EZAR Step Up 9178 EPDs: BW: +3.2, WW: +105, YW: +173 and Milk: +29 Buyer: Willekes Angus, Choteau, Mont. Lot 4A – Basin Blackcap Lady 6363 – Price: $120,000 Half Interest DOB: 2/1/26 Sire: Pollard Hennessey 3920 Dam’s Sire: Brooks GDAR Bandolier 0239 EPDs: BW: +2.0, WW: +74, YW: +131 and Milk: +26 Buyers: Stellpflug Cattle Company, Guernsey and Jason Parker, Malad, Idaho Lot 2B – Basin Rita 6272 – Price: $110,000 DOB: 1/20/26 Sire: RSA True Balance 1311 Dam’s Sire: Basin Payweight Plus 6048 EPDs: BW: -0.3, WW: +73, YW: +132 and Milk: +33 Buyer: Pollard Farms, Enid, Okla.

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Gordon featured in episode of UWyo Spotlight podcast In an Oct. 2 episode of the UWyo Spotlight podcast, University of Wyoming (UW) President Shane Reeves hosts Gov. Mark Gordon for an hour-long conversation about the future of Wyoming and UW. The UWyo Spotlight podcast features guests who are helping to shape the future of UW and Wyoming, from researchers and current students to alumni and university supporters. In their conversation, Reeves and Gordon discuss education and weigh in on how UW can be an economic driver across the state and beyond, as well as consider what Wyoming needs to do in order to remain strong, prosperous and independent. Leading by example First, Reeves and Gordon discuss the impact of successful leadership and what the people of Wyoming expect from their leaders and institutions. Reflecting on his experiences as governor, Gordon shares insight into what leadership traits he believes Wyomingites tend to value, highlighting fiscal conservatism, freedom and limited federal overreach as a few prime examples. Reeves asks Gordon what he believes Wyomingites expect from UW as the Cowboy State’s only university, and Gordon says investment in the next generation of Wyoming residents is top of mind. “I think people look to the university to represent the state well and to be an economic driver,” Gordon shares. “We have traditional industry here including agriculture and energy which are strong departments in the university. People really want to see that.” Most importantly, Gordon says he believes in the importance of preparing the next generation of Wyoming residents with values important to the Cowboy State’s culture including independence, strength of character, resourcefulness and decisiveness – and in the ability of promoting a Wyoming which people want to return to. “The people of Wyoming want to make sure our kids are well educated, can enter the workforce confidently and be able to deal with whatever comes their way, but they also want to make sure they have a sense of belonging here in Wyoming,” Gordon says. Intellectual engine Next, Reeves asks Gordon what UW is doing well and what additional opportunities there are for the university to serve as the intellectual engine for economic development across Wyoming. “It is so important for the university to be an economic driver and lead in so many ways on the economic diversification which comes from having a great institution,” Gordon says. Reeves adds, “Education is an investment that’s going to be with you forever and will help you see the world in a particular way. It will help make you a better citizen and will also give you some economic opportunities.” The conversation then shifts to what UW is doing particularly well, with Gordon emphasizing the university’s leadership in the energy space, zoology and agriculture. Gordon also praises UW’s College of Education, saying despite its small size, the school has done a “remarkable job of assisting and helping to lead transformation.” Reeves and Gordon also discuss the high caliber of collaborative research being conducted at UW, reflecting on the university’s incredible achievement of reaching R1 status as a research institution. Forging forward Reeves goes on to ask Gordon about the growing conversations surrounding data centers in Wyoming, noting he believes Wyoming must lead or risk being left behind. Gordon notes, having grown up on a ranch, he believes in tackling problems head on and believes this attitude to be vital in navigating the changing energy landscape. “Having grown up on a ranch, I think if there’s a problem, it’s best to confront it and try to figure out how to solve it instead running away from a challenge,” Gordon says. Gordon expresses confidence in the role of UW’s College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, among other colleges, being able to navigate questions about water use, noise and other challenges which accompany the development of data centers. “These are complicated problems, but UW should be able to help work through these problems,” Gordon says. In closing, Gordon emphasizes UW has great faculty and phenomenal students and encourages Reeves to continue leading in the right direction throughout his tenure as president. Grace Skavdahl is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

“It is so important for the university to be an economic driver and lead in so many ways on the economic diversification which comes from having a great institution.” – Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon

USDA awards loan On Oct. 15, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) Wyoming State Director Tyler Harrison announced the agency is awarding a $1 million grant to Nordic Ranches Community Water and Sewer District in Lincoln County to secure a community water system. Nordic Ranches Community Water and Sewer District will use the funding to secure a small water system critical to retaining access to safe, reliable drinking water for this area. USDA RD’s Water and Waste Disposal Loan and

Grant Program provides funding for clean and reliable drinking water systems, sanitary sewage disposal, sanitary solid waste disposal and storm water drainage to households and businesses in eligible rural areas. “Residents will have local control over their water system and can look forward to reasonable water rates and local operations for years to come,” said Wyoming Association of Rural Water Systems Senior Advisor Mark Pepper. “Wyoming Rural Water was happy to assist both the developers and the residents for almost two decades to get to this point

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Loan awardees – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wyoming State Director Tyler Harrison and staff recognized the Nordic Ranches Community Water and Sewer District partnership with Wyoming Association of Rural Water Systems Senior Advisor Mark Pepper. USDA photo.

and look forward to meeting any and all governance, operations, project development technical assistance needs for years to come for the district.” “I cannot say enough

about the cooperation, participation of the residents and partnership with USDA RD and Wyoming Rural Water to come to another successful ‘Quality on Tap’ project,” Pepper added.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2026 - FEEDER SPECIAL FEEDERS Dunmire Ranch 220 Mostly Blk Hfrs, 725-850#, PTO @ ranch on Oct. 26, Complete Vac. Program, Coming off grass, Sired by High Elevation, Low PAP Bulls from MR Angus, Lucky 7 Angus, Gunsight Angus & Largent Hereford Bulls Bar Cross 60 Mxd Hfrs, 950# Reuben & Shelly Ritthaler 50 Blk Angus Hfrs, PTO at Ranch on Oct 20, Complete Modified Live Vac Program, Home Raised Josh Weaver 18 Blk/Red Strs & Hfrs, 700-800#, Bunk Broke, On Light Grower Ration WEANED CALVES Bard Ranch/Amy Miller 180 Mostly Blk Strs & Hfrs, 450-475#, Branding & Weaning Shots, Weaned since August 1st Sand Mountain Cattle 17 Red Angus Strs & Hfrs, 525-550#, Weaned Oct. 4, Branding & Precond Shots, Producer All Natural PRE-COND. CALVES 7B Livestock 215 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 425-500#, Branding & Precond Shots, Producer All Natural, Ran at High Elevation Newkirk Ranch 195 Blk/Bwf Strs & Hfrs, 450-500#, Branding & Precond Shots, High Altitude Peterson Livestock LLC 185 Blk Angus Strs & Hfrs, 350-500#, Branding & Precond Shots, High Elevation, Producer All Natural Bowman Cattle 180 Blk Angus Strs & Hfrs, 520-600#, Branding & Precond Shots, AI Sired Brian & Christina Nussbaum 135 Blk Angus Strs, 550-650#, Branding & Precond Shots Roundrock Ranch/Keith Moore 123 Blk, few Red Strs & Hfrs, 425-460#, Branding & Precond Shots Brock, Bridget, Braxton & Bryce Beavers 85 Blk/Bwf, few Rwf Strs, 500-600#, Branding & Precond Shots Carol & Chris Sowards 60 Bwf Strs & Hfrs, 425-475#, Branding & Precond Shots Josh Weaver/Dean Brosious 60 Blk/Red Strs & Hfrs, 500-600#, Branding & Precond Shots Sharpe Hay & Cattle 23 Mostly Blk few Bwf Strs, 500#, Branding & Precond Shots Utopia Livestock 20 Blk/Bwf Strs & Hfrs, 450-550#, Branding & Precond Shots Patrick McGuire 15 Blk Angus Hfrs, 550#, Branding & Precond Shots, Replacement Quality, No Replacements Kept Dan & Susie Tadewald 15 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 500#, Branding & Precond Shots, Out of Longhorn Cows & Angus Bulls CALVES Cole Borchardt 55 Rwf Strs 7 Hfrs, 425-450#, Branding Shots Frank Elmore 11 Blk Angus Strs & Hfrs, 400-500#, Branding Shots

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2026 - ALL CLASSES MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2026 - CALF SPECIAL WEANED CALVES Dr. Joe, Kristen & Jasper Skavdahl/Jacey. & Maddie Shaul 199 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 500#, Weaned since Aug. 15, Bunk Broke, Been on a Light Grower Ration, Branding, Precond & Weaning Shots Bill & Jennifer Reffalt 130 Blk/Bwf Strs & Hfrs, 600-700#, Weaned 45 days, Bunk Broke, Been on a Grower Ration: Birth, Branding & Precond Shots Lee Isenberger 95 Mx Strs & Hfrs, 550#, Weaned 3 weeks, Branding & Precond Shots Mike & Gretchen Wollert 85 Blk/Bwf Strs & Hfrs, 600-675#, Weaned 45 days, Hay, Creep, Branding & Weaning Shots Ed & Mary Meyer 4 Mxd Strs & Hfrs, 425#, Weaned Sept, Mineral Tub & Loose Mineral available, All Natural, No Shots PRE-COND. CALVES Jonathan & Kadee Armstrong 100 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 550-650#, Birth, Branding & Precond Shots, Producer All Natural Ted & Will Meyers 85 Blk/Bwf Strs & Hfrs, 500-550#, Branding & Precond Shots, High Altitude, Raised on Mountain Pasture Ryan & Jamie Rochlitz 80 Blk/Rd Strs & Hfrs, 475-575#, Birth, Branding & Precond Shots Rick Jones 75 Blk Angus few Red Angus Hfrs, 550#, Branding & Precond Shots, High Desert Calves, Some Replacement Quality Steve and Cheryl Perry 28, Blk/Bwf Strs & Hfrs, 500-530#, Branding & Precond Shots Ben Roemeling 7 Blk Strs, 500-550#, Branding & Precond Shots CALVES Beverly, Robert & Victoria Yeik 116 Blk Strs & Hfrs, 400-500#, Branding Shots Rockin 7 Ranch LLC/Brad Reese 100 Blk/Bwf Strs, 375-400#, Branding Shots, Producer All Natural Kelly Land & Cattle/Dave Kelly 70 Blk/Bwf Strs, 500#, Calfhood Shots, Knife Cut, Producer All Natural

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Outstanding Alumni Awards The awards portion of the evening began with the presentation of two Outstanding Alumni Awards.

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Oct. 22 – 470 Head • Cows & Bulls steady BULLS Stewart, Keneth - Cody 4 Blk Bulls, avg. 1001# ........ $25000 Marchant, Lloyd - Burlington 1 Blk Bull, 1990#.................. $17950 Snell, Cory - Lovell 1 Blk Bull, 1925#.................. $17600 Axtell Ranch LLC - Thermopolis 1 Blk Bull, 1870#.................. $17500 Gillett Farms, Inc. - Powell 1 Blk Bull, 1905#.................. $17100 Willis, Travis - Powell 1 Blk Bull, 1740#.................. $17100 Farrell, William - Thermopolis 1 Red Bull, 1830# ................ $16950 Hoggs Black Diamond - Meeteetse 1 Blk Bull, 1620#.................. $16850 Broken Back Ranch Co. - Ten Sleep 1 Blk Bull, 2085#.................. $16550 Redland, Robert - Manderson 1 Blk Bull, 1945#.................. $16450 Reuter, Joshua - Burlington 1 Red Bull, 1765# ................ $16250 Hopkin Livestock - Lovell 1 Blk Bull, 1785#.................. $16100 Breeden, Clinton - Ten Sleep 1 Hrfd Bull, 2030# ................ $15900 COWS Hutcheson, Tom - Meeteetse 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1425# ....... $17100 Schatz Irrevoc Trust - Lovell 1 Blk Cow, 1310#................. $16200 1 Blk Cow, 1265#................. $11600

Parrott, George 3 Blk Cows, avg. 1175# ....... $16100 3 Blk Cows, avg. 1245# ....... $15600 Brubaker Sheep Co. LLC - Ten Sleep 1 Blk Cow, 1330#................. $16100 1 Red Cow, 1285# ............... $13600 BHR LLC - Dallas 1 Blk Cow, 1220#................. $15300 Fox, Robert - Kemmerer 4 Blk Cows, avg. 1281# ....... $15200 1 Blk Cow, 1290#................. $14900 5 Blk Cows, avg. 1456# ....... $14750 Hamilton Ranch, Inc. - Hyattville 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1445# ....... $15150 1 Blk Cow, 1520#................. $14900 Friday, Joshua - Cody 1 CharX Cow, 1395# ........... $15000 Geis, Ernest - Worland 1 Bltd Cow, 1225# ............... $14900 Swing, Bryce - Worland 1 Red Cow, 1275# ............... $14900 Snyder, Lawrence - Basin 1 Blk Cow, 1495#................. $14850 1 Blk Cow, 1625#................. $14400 Dooley Livestock LLC - Worland 1 Blk Cow, 1340#................. $14750 Redland, Robert - Manderson 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1215# ....... $14600 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1680# ....... $13700 Wieland, Gary - Houston 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1625# ....... $14400 Lungren, Luke - Worland 1 Blk Cow, 1190# ................. $13900

Cook, Jason - Greybull 1 Blk Cow, 1780#................. $13800 Marchant, Lloyd - Burlington 2 Blk Cows, avg. 1543# ....... $13700 Mariposa Ranch LLC - Cody 1 Red Cow, 1500# ............... $13500 Snell, Cory - Lovell 1 RWF Cow, 1810# ............. $13300 Foster, Mary - Riverton 1 Hrfd Cow, 1190# ............... $11700

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Oct. 26 – Monday: The Bawl of the Fall Feeder Special Oct. 29 – Weigh-Up Special with All Class Cattle Nov. 5 – Bred Cow Special w/ All Class Cattle Nov. 9 – Monday: The Bawl of the Fall Feeder Special Nov. 12 – All Class Cattle Nov. 19 – Weigh-Up Special with All Class Cattle, Sheep & Goat Nov. 23 – Monday: The Bawl of the Fall Feeder Special Nov. 26 – No Sale Dec. 3 – All Class Cattle

Consignments • Oct. 26 • 11 AM Monday “The Bawl of the Fall” Feeder Special

Citron Ranch – 40 spayed heifers, 800-900#. Axtell Ranch – 110 steers, black & BB, 520#; 80 heifers, black & BB, 480-500#, two rounds of shots all natural, weaned 70 days, sired by Sitz & Vermilion bulls. Duane Horton – 100 black steers; 80 black heifers, 450-550#, complete vacc at branding. Larry & Alex Paxton – 150 black steers, 450-550#, complete vacc at branding. Broken Back Ranch – 120 black steers, 450-550#; 20 black heifers, 350-400#, two rounds of shots. Split Rock Land & Cattle – 150 mixed black, two rounds of shots, poured, weaned 45+. Herman Livestock – 85 steers, black & BB; 65 heifers, black & BB, 375-460#, two rounds of shots, weaned Aug. 11. Bob Nicol – 75 black steers, 450-550#; 60 black heifers, 450-550#, complete vacc at branding. Leroy & Clay Shumway – 120 mixed black, 450--500#, complete vacc. Tom & Cassie Johnstone – 85 red steers; 20 red heifers, 425-525#, complete vac at branding, preconditioned & poured, knife cut, high elevation, sired by Red Fork bulls. Aaron Carollo – 50 black steers; 50 black heifers, 500#, complete vacc at branding. Starbuck Ranch – 70 black heifers, 500#; 29 black steers, 485#, complete vacc at branding, weaned 60+. Steve Bales – 50 black steers; 40 black heifers, Bangs vacc, 450-600#, two rounds of shots. Citron Ranch – 80 mixed black, 400-500#, shots at branding, high elevation, high desert, knife cut. Nick Moline – 70 mixed black, 500-550#, two rounds of shots. Jerry DeVries – 25 black heifers, replacement quality; 50 black steers, two rounds of shots, weaned 45+ days. Truman Trosper – 60 mixed mostly black, 450-550#, complete vacc at branding, knife cut, high elevation. Durbin Creek Herefords – 55 BB steers, weaned 45+ days. Michael & Jennifer Bottoms – 26 black steers, 500-600#; 21 black heifers, 500-600#, two rounds of shots, poured, weaned 45+ days. Cliff Winters – 45 mixed black, 500#, complete vacc at branding. Jim & Alice Emerson – 40 mixed black BB, 450-550#, complete vacc at branding. Clair Ludwig – 22 black steers, 550-625#; 17 black heifers, 500-575#, complete vacc at branding. Mark & Dusty Dooley – 35 mixed black, 300-400#, two rounds of shots. Dusty Mills – 25 steers, black & BWF SimAngus; 10 heifers, black & BWF SimAngus, 500#, two rounds of shots, weaned. Cheyenne Creek Ranch – 35 mixed black, 400-425#, two rounds of shots. Gust & Josh Mastre – 35 mixed black, 450-500#, two rounds of shots, weaned 50, been on grass hay & mineral. Brian Skorcz – 30 mixed black, 400-600#, complete vacc at branding. Cory & Sarah Alexander – 25 black steers, 500-650#, three rounds of shots, bunk broke, weaned. Fiddle Back Ranch – 10 mixed black; 13 mixed steers, 400-500#, complete vacc at branding. Tye Henderson – 18 black steers, 500-550#, two rounds of shots, bunk broke, weaned 40 days. Jack Baird – 17 black steers, 475#, complete vacc at branding. Clint Graft – 6 mixed heifers; 10 mixed steers, 550#, complete vacc at branding, weaned 45+. Jean Skelton – 15 black steers, 550#, complete vacc at branding. Adrian Troyer – 15 mixed black, 550-650#, complete vacc at branding. RCA Livestock – 13 mixed red, 500-550#, complete vacc at branding, poured, weaned August. Gene Borre – 12 mixed black, 500-600#, two rounds of shots. Steve Brockman – 4 black steers; 6 black heifers, 500-600#, two rounds of shots. ADK Farms – 8 mixed Shorthorns, 550-650#, two rounds of shots, Bangs vacc. Dennis Moulton– 5 black steers, 550-625#, complete vacc at branding. Brenton & Allie Opstad – 3 black steers; 1 black heifer, 350-400#, shots at branding.

Oct. 29 • Weigh-Up Special w/ All Class Cattle

“These honorees have distinguished themselves through exceptional achievements in their professions; their service to their communities and an unquestionable commitment to leadership, innovation and integrity,” Crane said. “Their significant and lasting contribution to our college’s programs, initiatives and current leadership continue to inspire us and help us do a better job of leading this college.” Crane presented the awards alongside UW CALSNR Associate Dean of Academic and Student Programs Dr. Chrissy Wade, UW CALSNR Interim Associate Dean and Director Dr. Derek Scasta and UW CALSNR Director of External Relations Pepper Jo Six. First, Frank Moore was recognized for his lifelong leadership in the sheep industry. “Moore is a third-generation Converse County rancher whose leadership has strengthened Wyoming agriculture far beyond his own sheep and cattle operation,” noted Crane. Moore has served as president of both the Wyoming Wool Growers Association (WWGA) and American Sheep Industry Association (ASI), advocating for sheep and cattle producers both on a state and national scale. In addition, Moore has directly supported the UW Sheep Extension Program, helping prepare current UW students with the necessary skills to be leaders in the sheep industry. Moore expressed gratitude for the recognition, stating, “I appreciate working in the sheep industry, with the university and the state of Wyoming. The sheep industry has produced some fantastic leaders, and I’m honored to work with them.”

Wyoming Association of Irrigation Districts Fourth Annual Conference October 29 & 30, 2026 Western Heritage Hotel & Conference Center Casper, WY

October 29

9 a.m. – Welcome, introductions & meeting called to order 9:20 a.m. – Address changes & vote on amended constitution & bylaws 10:15 a.m. – WAID legislative accomplishments followed by Lisa Mueller, Mc2 presenting sustainability plan 11 a.m. – Nancy McCann: Member engagement Noon – Lunch 12:30 p.m. – John Shields: History of Irrigation 1:30 p.m. – Angela Spann: Amended Soils 2:15 p.m. – Meteorologist Don Day, Jr.: Weather 2:45 p.m. – Renny Mackay: Wyoming Business Alliance 3:30 p.m. – Curt Meier, Wyoming State Treasurer 4 p.m. – Cyrus Western: Region 8 U.S. EPA Administer 4:30 p.m. – Social hour, followed by live auction 6 p.m. – Evening banquet: Prime rib dinner with Keynote Speaker U.S. Representative Harriet Hageman followed by live band. Silent auction closes at 8 p.m.

October 30 8 a.m. 9 a.m.

Ken Woodland – 150 mixed black, 400-500#, shots at branding.

10 a.m.

Mendez Bros. – 160 black steers, 500-600#, two rounds of shots. 91 Ranch – 300 mixed black, 450-500#, two rounds of shots. Buck & Kailee Butterfield – 37 mixed, mostly black, 475-500#, complete vacc at branding. Tim Wiberg – 20 black steers, 500-600#, two rounds of shots.

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Next, Tom Davis of Gillette was honored for his dedication to advocating for the ag industry. After graduating from UW in 1976, Davis built a career in agricultural lending and ranch management while remaining a committed advocate for handson agricultural education. Recently, Davis worked with family and friends to establish a student enrichment fund in honor of his parents Dorothy and Richard Davis. The endowment supports student involvement in agriculture, especially the sheep and wool industries, through educational opportunities in the classroom and beyond. Outstanding Partner Award The Outstanding Partner Award recognizes an organization which exemplifies exceptional commitment to ag and support for UW CALSNR, and this year, the award was presented to WWGA for its many contributions to promoting and protecting the future of Wyoming’s sheep industry. UW Extension Sheep Specialist Dr. Whit Stewart presented the award, highlighting the hard work and collaborative spirit of WWGA. “For more than a century, WWGA has advocated for the people and communities which make up our state’s sheep industry,” Stewart said. “WWGA’s partnership with UW has been an enduring one – a living, breathing partnership sustained by a couple of key components.” WWGA has helped to protect, preserve and enhance the lamb and wool industry in Wyoming and throughout the West and recently established an endowed excellence fund to support sheep and wool Extension efforts at UW in perpetuity. “Like the industry it rep-

– Opening followed by Jeremiah Williamson, Williamson Law PLLC: Water Rights & Appropriations – Federal & State Agency Updates: • Bureau of Reclamation – Lyle Myler • WWDC programs – Chance Tavelli & Sarah Bargsten • NRCS Programs – Katelyn Vaporis – Panel discussions: • Tomi Strock – Ag, State & Public Lands & Water Resources Committee • Martha Lawley – Select Water Committee • Josh DeBerard, WY Water Division I Superintendent – Wyoming Board of Control – Meeting adjourn

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resents, this organization has proven to be self-resilient, adaptable and willing to look ahead without forgetting the people, places and traditions which brought it here,” Stewart continued. “This is a partnership worth celebrating.” WWGA Vice President Shaun Sims accepted the award on behalf of the organization. “We believe when industry and education work together, we create opportunities which neither could accomplish alone,” Sims said. “We strengthen our producers, support our rural communities and help ensure agriculture remains a vital part of Wyoming’s future.” “Partnership is not simply about working alongside one another – it is about listening, sharing knowledge, building relationships and investing in something bigger than ourselves,” he added. “We are grateful for the faculty, staff, researchers and students who dedicate their time and talents to advancing agriculture and natural resources in our state.” “The strength of the Wyoming sheep industry comes from the people who stand behind it,” Sims concluded. “Together, through strong partnership, shared knowledge and common commitment to Wyoming agriculture, we can ensure this legacy continues for generations to come.” Legacy Award Finally, Campbell County Rancher and former Wyoming State Sen. John Hines was honored posthumously with the Legacy Award, which recognizes an individual or organization whose financial support has been instrumental in helping UW CALSNR programs grow and thrive. “These gifts are truly transformational to our college in countless ways, supporting faculty, students and all of the things we do to serve this state,” Crane explained. Hines is remembered for his lifelong commitment to advancing Wyoming agriculture and supporting UW CALSNR students. In 2005, Hines established the Hines Family Scholarship to support UW CALSNR students in financial need, with preference given to students from Wyoming. Recently, a generous gift from Hines’ estate has further strengthened and sustained the scholarship program and bolstered funding for UW’s Wildlife Livestock Health Center Endowment. Following a video tribute, Hines’ niece Nancy Myers accepted the award on behalf of the family, highlighting Hines’ humility and great love for UW and the state of Wyoming. To conclude the evening, Crane thanked attendees and honorees for their continued support of UW CALSNR. “Tonight really reminds us of how fortunate we are to have all of you and many who could not join us tonight,” Crane concluded. “Your generosity of time, expertise and resources continue to change students’ lives.” Grace Skavdahl is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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UW student finds elusive ice crawler insect in Yellowstone National Park The phrase “trying to find a needle in a haystack” comes to mind with reference for what Will Anderson has been searching. Anderson, a University of Wyoming (UW) junior from Casper who is majoring in biology, has been on the hunt since 2025 for a tiny and rare insect known as Grylloblattodea or the ice crawler. One of the rarest orders of insects in the world, ice crawlers only have 35 described species, and many species are known only from single localities. While Anderson had no luck finding the insects in Yellowstone National Park during 2025, his fortunes changed this year when he recently located three ice crawlers in two park locations. “I am interested in this insect because there is so much not known about them, with their life history, habitat and distribution all not being fully understood,” says Anderson, who is in the Wyoming Research Scholars Program (WRSP). “I am also passionate about and interested in their alpine habitats, which are understudied.” The insect The order Grylloblattodea is only found in small pockets of northeastern Asia, Siberia, the western U.S. and Canada, Anderson says. In North America, their populations are usually restricted to small, disconnected areas in mountain ranges and caves in California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana, as well as British Columbia, Canada and Alberta, Canada. Some of the few species are known only from single localities in the mountains and ice caves of the West Coast. “The specimens I collected in Wyoming are so far identified to the species Grylloblatta campodeiformis, which is the most widespread North American species, having populations in Montana; British Columbia, Canada and Alberta, Can-

ada,” Anderson says. Ice crawlers are extremophiles which live at temperatures as low as minus six degrees Celsius in humid alpine environments. During the day, ice crawlers are found under cool rocks around snow and ice. At night, they scavenge for food, which includes other insects. “They are opportunistic feeders, mostly shown to eat other invertebrates, but stomach contents have also shown plant material in their diets. When temperature conditions allow, they are known night scavengers of insects that blow onto the snow,” Anderson says. “But little is known of their diet when they are more permanently under the snow and in the soil during the summer and winter temperatures. I briefly kept two specimens alive, but I couldn’t tell if they were feeding on the dead insects and plant matter I gave them.” On the hunt When it came to hunting ice crawlers, Anderson wasn’t on his own. He joined a UW student colleague already conducting her own research. Audrey Lindsteadt, a UW third-year PhD student in the Program in Ecology and Evolution in the lab of Lusha Tronstad, was studying Yellowstone’s rock glaciers as her PhD project. Rock glaciers are similar to alpine glaciers, but the ice in rock glaciers is covered in rock and debris. This insulates and protects permanent ice more than alpine glaciers. Researchers have identified 58 rock glaciers in Yellowstone National Park, but they have never been visited or studied before this project, Lindsteadt says. “Anderson came to us already knowing he wanted to study insects and soon came up with the idea to search for the mysterious Grylloblattodea while he helped me with my field work,” says Lindsteadt. “Despite the close proxim-

ity to their known distribution and the plentiful suitable habitat, Grylloblattodea have never been found in Wyoming. Therefore, Anderson hypothesized rock glaciers and nearby snowfields we are studying could have Grylloblattodea.” Finding the rare insects required patience and even proved to be a bit dangerous in one instance involving a run-in with a mama grizzly bear and her cub. However, the search for ice crawlers began in an uneventful fashion. The two spent the 2025 field season in the Red Mountains next to Heart Lake in southwestern Yellowstone. Lindsteadt and Anderson started in late July of that year and surveyed 14 rock glaciers. By then, most snowfields had already melted. Additionally, there were fewer glaciers in the particular location, and most were small and/or inactive, Lindsteadt says. “These less-than-ideal conditions gave us a bit more hope for 2026 because we would be able to start our field season earlier. There were about twice as many glaciers and we would be closer to the known ice crawler record in Montana,” Lindsteadt says. “Anderson also searched both rock glaciers and snowfields, as well as deployed overnight traps for the insects.” Anderson found the rare insects on their first backpacking trip of the season – a cold and snowy six-day

excursion in late June and early July. While flipping rocks on top of a large rock glacier near Antler Peak in northwest Yellowstone, he discovered two ice crawlers. In mid-July, Anderson found another ice crawler near Grey Peak, but not without obstacles. “On this specific day, our original plans were actually hindered by an angry mother grizzly and her twoyear-old cub that bluffcharged us,” Lindsteadt recalls. “Instead of going toward the rock glaciers we originally planned to survey, which also happened to be where the bears went, we scrambled up Grey Peak and slid down the mountain to its two rock glaciers, which led to Anderson finding another one of the rare insects.” Anderson quickly became an expert in identifying the best substrate and microhabitats for these insects, she says. In addition to rock glaciers in Yellowstone, Anderson also searched several alpine glaciers in Grand Teton National Park this past August. While he found a lot of ideal habitats for the insects, he did not locate any more ice crawlers. Anderson and Lindsteadt walked about 170 miles during their surveys this summer. The two plan to survey 17 rock glaciers in eastern Yellowstone, as well as revisit some of the other rock glaciers in the park next summer. “Ice crawlers probably

Elusive insect – A Grylloblattodea or ice crawler was found in Yellowstone National Park on three occasions this past summer by Will Anderson, a University of Wyoming junior from Casper majoring in biology. One of the rarest orders of insects in the world, ice crawlers only have 35 described species. Will Anderson photo

play a small part in these ecosystems due to their rarity but still are included in the food chains and nutrient cycles of their extreme habitats,” Anderson says. “More importantly, we can use ice crawlers to better understand how these ecosystems work and be more effective managers of them.” Anderson gives credit to the WRSP and the National Park Service for making this project possible. He will present his results at the Entomological Society of America’s 74th annual meeting in Columbus, Ohio Nov. 8-11. Anderson is also working on a paper he hopes to have published in leading

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On-the-ground research – Will Anderson takes a break from looking for ice crawlers in Yellowstone National Park. Here, Anderson and other University of Wyoming students were on their way back from surveying a rock glacier near Mount Holmes. James Sims photo

scientific journals. “We are in the very early stages, but we think we could target alpine journals or entomological journals with this brief but exciting result,” Lindsteadt says. “I believe we are currently hypothesizing ice crawlers prefer rock glaciers to non-glacial talus fields or snowfields because they are colder, more humid and more permanent. Obviously, with just three species detections, we cannot confidently identify their habitat preferences, but they at least point us in a promising direction.” This story was originally published by UW News on Oct. 15.

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USDA announces investment On Oct. 13, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is awarding $86.6 million in grant funding to support the specialty crop industry through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). The program funds innovative projects designed to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. States and territories are providing subawards to projects addressing the needs of U.S. producers of fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture and nursery crops. The funded projects help businesses throughout the specialty crops distribution chain by enhancing food safety, supporting research, developing new and improved seed varieties and specialty crops, fighting pests and diseases, educating communities about healthy eating and making it easier and more affordable to get specialty crops to market. Projects include $2.64 million through subawards to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops including apples, asparagus, beans, blueberries, Christmas trees, herbs, mushrooms and grapes in Michigan; over $1.7 million across two research projects, nine education and outreach projects and two marketing projects in support of Georgia’s pecan, blueberry, pepper, strawberry, peach, apple, Vidalia onion and citrus growers and over $800,000 for projects to enhance competitiveness of apples, leafy greens, brassicas, herbs, maple syrup, honey and nuts throughout the state of Ohio. Additionally, Pennsylvania will use over $1.1 million on research, education and outreach and marketing of mushrooms, potatoes and apples; Texas will use over $2 million for projects to enhance competitiveness of grapes, watermelons, pecans, onions and spinach; Florida will use over $4.3 million on research, education and outreach and marketing of mangoes, blueberries, sweet corn and muscadine grapes and North Carolina will use over $1.5 million to enhance competitiveness of sweet potatoes, fir trees, tomatoes, blueberries, apples, canary melons and centipede grass seed. For more information, visit ams.usda.gov/grants.

MASCOT continued from page 1 pony mascot, before making his way to midfield where he faced the student section and thrust his spear into the turf. “He quickly realized it was a poor decision when the student section began clearing the bleachers and running toward him,” Waggener reports, noting Bogdan fled to his own team’s section of the stands where he remained hidden for the rest of the game. Ultimately, Wyoming defeated the San José Spartans and Laramie left a lasting impression on Bogdan. He applied to UW’s graduate program upon returning to California, and after being accepted, began pursuing his master’s degree in Laramie in the fall of 1970, trading in his spartan armor for cowboy boots. A cowboy is born Although UW already had the popular Cowboy Joe pony and had been using the recognizable Pistol Pete logo since the early-1950s, Waggener notes Bogdan noticed something missing from the university’s gameday traditions – there was no human mascot portraying the gun-slinging cowboy. “Shocked Wyoming did not have a human cowboy mascot to complement Cowboy Joe, he approached the cheer squad to inquire. At

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The original Pistol Pete – Donald Bogdan poses in his 1971 Pistol Pete cowboy outfit. University of Wyoming American Heritage Center photo

A modern icon – Since Donald Bogdan became Pistol Pete in 1970, the one major change to occur was the addition of a full cowboy outfit complete with a pullover head in the early 1980s. The identity of Pistol Pete, here cheering on Poke fans in 2025, has been obscured since. University of Wyoming Athletics photo

joining Cowboy Joe in representing the university’s western heritage and rallying generations of Cowboy and Cowgirl fans.

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EXTENSION continued from page 1 Nominators also note Drake’s can-do attitude and broad skill set have brightened the state office and contributed to a positive, productive work environment. Administrative Professional of the Year For her dedication and compassionate attitude, Fremont County’s Kassandra “Kassie” Weber earned UW Extension’s highest honor for administrative staff – Administrative Professional of the Year. Weber has been an invaluable member of the Fremont County team since she joined UW Extension in 2020. In 2023, she was the recipient of the Bright Future Award, and she has continued to excel within her position. Nominators note Weber is patient, knowledgeable and easy to approach, serving as an excellent first point of contact for mem-

bers of the public. “She has a natural ability to make people feel welcome and comfortable, which is a tremendous quality in an administrative professional,” says Fremont County Extension Educator Chance Marshall. Weber routinely goes above and beyond traditional administrative responsibilities. She regularly helps coordinate 4-H volunteers, plans and implements 4-H events and manages 4-H enrollment. She also steps up to help with other local events and programs, including Fre-

Educator joins Extension University of Wyoming (UW) Extension welcomed Virginia Monk as the new 4-H youth development educator serving Sublette County. Monk earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Idaho (U of I) in 2022. She majored in agricultural science, communication and leadership, specializing in crop manageVirginia Monk ment, with a minor in aniCourtesy photo mal science. Within her academic program at the U of I, Monk developed communication campaigns and gained experience teaching youth audiences. She was a leader in university student organizations, and she served as an ambassador for the U of I College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Monk worked as an intern with Washington State University Extension for two years. She helped facilitate youth workshops, contributed to crop and weed species research and attended events like the Pacific Northwest Direct Seed Association Conference. Most recently, Monk worked as a crop insurance account manager for HUB International in Pullman, Wash. The role involved generating insurance coverage reports and helping ensure clients received the proper crop coverage. Since 2018, Monk has also volunteered with Washington and Idaho FFA, organizing, leading and judging local and state career development events. Throughout her youth, Monk was an active member of Idaho 4-H and FFA, focusing on livestock, cooking and sewing projects. “I am passionate about serving rural and agricultural communities, and I deeply appreciate 4-H, Extension and land-grant universities for their contributions to those communities,” says Monk. Monk started her new role with UW Extension on Sept. 21. She can be reached at vmonk@uwyo.edu.

Administrative Professional of the Year – Fremont County Administrative Professional Kassandra “Kassie” Weber was named the 2026 Administrative Professional of the Year by University of Wyoming (UW) Extension. UW Ag News photo

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Bright Future Award recipient – Wyoming State Extension Office Associate AnnMarie “Annie” Drake received University of Wyoming (UW) Extension’s Bright Future Award. UW Ag News photo

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Student organizations offer education, community and professional development opportunities From Range Club to Fashion Club, the University of Wyoming (UW) College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources nurtures a wide variety of student organizations. These organizations focus on many kinds of activities, from recreation to community service to academics. Student organizations allow students to make lifelong connections with others who have similar interests and explore new hobbies or possible careers. They are

run by students with guidance from faculty advisers. Fashion Club provides creative outlet, community The UW Fashion Club was revitalized in 2023 by Izzy Nichols, who served as the club president until her graduation in 2026. Nichols majored in design, merchandising and textiles with a focus on apparel design and product development. Fashion Club meets every two weeks. During meetings, members might participate in creative activ-

ities like a jewelry-making workshop, a fashion-themed Jeopardy game or costume prep for Halloween. Last year, the club helped promote the Campus Community Closet, a free clothing store located in the basement of the Union. The closet provides free, gently used clothing items to UW students, staff and faculty. It stocks both formal and casual attire. Club members used outfits from the community closet as part of the studentrun Kaleidoscope Fashion

For more information about the University of Wyoming’s more than 250 student organizations, visit uwyo.edu/csil/student-orgs/index. Show, creating publicity for a resource that is sometimes overlooked. In addition to participating in the Kaleidoscope Show as clothing designers and models, Fashion Club members have attended bigger shows farther afield. In 2024, they visited a fashion show in Denver dedicated to reusing and reimagining items typi-

cally considered trash. Greta Quill, former vice president and current president of the club, is an art history major with minors in entrepreneurship and museum studies. She believes the club can provide important benefits to students from any major. Fashion Club provides a tight-knit community and a creative outlet that isn’t graded, she comments. In addition, Fashion Club can help students learn vital skills allowing them to succeed in a wide variety of careers, from interior design to retail merchandising to marketing. Quill and Nichols note the club also helped them practice leadership, event planning and designing outreach materials like flyers and social media posts. “This club and everybody involved have helped with whatever future job I decide to do,” adds Nichols. “The leadership role has really helped me learn different ways of how to do things, what works and what doesn’t.” Range Club facilitates hands-on education, professional development Range Club may be worlds away from fashion and design, but both clubs offer opportunities to learn outside the classroom, prepare for future careers, meet peers with similar interests and network at off-campus events. While Range Club primarily attracts undergraduate students in the natural resources field, it’s open to students from all majors. During a typical week, Range Club students might practice for a national plant identification competition, talk with guest speakers who are involved in range careers or volunteer with a local nonprofit or governmental organization. UW Undergraduate Student Emma Talbott served as the Range Club historian in 2025. She is double majoring in rangeland ecology and watershed management (REWM) and wildlife and fisheries biology and management.

Reflecting on her Range Club experiences, Talbott highlighted a volunteer learning opportunity with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. Range Club students visited the Snowy Mountain Range, learning how the department conducts habitat assessments for elk, moose and mule deer and helping the professionals monitor sagebrush cover and forage growth. “I think volunteering definitely provides a really good opportunity for students to get insight into what these agencies are doing,” says Talbott. “Range Club provides a lot of opportunities for students to grow as young professionals.” UW’s Range Club is an active member of the student section of the Society for Range Management (SRM), a professional organization dedicated to the sustainable management of rangelands. At SRM conferences, club members attend workshops and hone their knowledge and public speaking skills through exams and presentations. UW Range Club students have even received job offers at SRM conferences. From attending national events to volunteering within their communities, extracurriculars like Range Club and Fashion Club help students build essential skills like teamwork, leadership and communication. Madison Clarke, 2025 Range Club president, graduated from UW in 2026 with a bachelor’s degree in REWM. “I just really encourage student involvement in clubs and extracurriculars,” she says. “I think it opens a lot of doors, and it really helps you get the most out of your college experience. You’re never going to hurt yourself by learning more, getting exposed to different types of thinking or more people within the field.” Maya Kate Gilmore is a writer and editor for UW Extension. This article was originally published by UW Ag News on Sept. 4.

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The Mystique of Wyoming Wyoming seems to be a mystery for many people. It’s honestly one of my favorite parts about our state. In 2025, our state welcomed nearly nine million visitors and had the distinction of being ranked the number one state for outdoor recreation and adventure vacations. Another positive attribute of our state, in my opinion, is we are the least populated state in the nation, which equates to roughly six people per square mile. Many other states in the nation have single metropolitan areas larger than our entire state population. In conversation, I have discovered most people are unaware of this fact. “How can this be?” they ask. Google or artificial intelligence says part of the reason Wyoming’s population is so low is because of its “harsh geography.” It further states, “Much of the terrain features high-

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Racing season wraps up Sweetwater Downs closed out the 2026 Wyoming racing season with record-setting prize money highlighted by the richest race in Wyoming history, the $300,000 Sweetwater Downs Futurity. Wyoming Horse Racing (WHR) distributed $3,510,125 in purse money, including $1,164,550 in purses on closing weekend. Wyoming-bred horses continued to play a major role in the racing this year, making up 45 percent of the horses that raced. Wyoming-bred horses competed in 55 restricted races during the meet, with those races offering a combined $1,044,100 in prize money. Over the 18-day meet, Sweetwater Downs averaged 8.66 starters per race, reflecting strong competition. The total wagering handle also increased 11.76 percent compared with 2025. The season’s biggest day was Sept. 26, when Sweetwater Downs hosted the richest race in Wyoming history. Ojd Tempt Me Not won the $300,000 Sweetwater Downs Quarter Horse Futurity, taking control early and winning by one length. The horse, owned by Oscar Diaz and Karla Gomez Diaz, trained by Oscar Diaz and ridden by Nestor Duran, completed the 350yard race in 17.160 seconds. Earlier on the card, Mysterious Blues won the $273,500 Wyoming All Breeds Racing Association (WABRA) Wyoming Bred Quarter Horse Futurity. Owned by Leanne Christensen, trained by Ryan Christensen and ridden by Victor Dominguez, the horse covered 330 yards in 16.53 seconds and won by one-half length. The 2026 Sweetwater Downs Quarter Horse riding title went to Cesar Moreno, who finished the season with 14 wins and $272,540 in purse earnings. Joe Davis earned Top Quarter Horse Trainer with seven wins and $193,960 in purses, while Eddie Jensen was named Top Owner for the second straight year with four wins and $140,989 in purse earnings, including a one and two finish in the $175,400 WABRA Wyoming Bred Quarter Horse Derby on Sept. 19. On the Thoroughbred side, Jimmy Ray Coates led all riders with 19 wins from 65 starts and $301,422 in purses earned. Coates recorded five wins on Sept. 20 and added 12 victories across both breeds during the final four days of racing. Mark Hibdon and Dru Hall tied for Top Trainer honors with eight wins apiece. Hibdon also captured the owners title with eight wins and $150,957 in purses.

But living here isn’t for everyone. Wyoming’s historical data regarding population growth is evidence living here isn’t for most. It takes grit and the understanding and patience that it takes a long time to get anywhere, which sometimes means fighting an unforgiving environment to do so. It takes determination and an unwavering commitment to grasp the importance of the level of independence required to live in a place where hard work, honoring your word and stepping outside of human selfishness are methods of survival and necessary obligations to belonging in such a place. There is a stigma, however, plaguing our state. I believe it is one afflicting not just Wyoming, but most small towns and rural communities across our country. It’s the perception we can often be labeled as the “dumb kid,” the “country bumpkin,” “the hick,” “the redneck” or, in my case, “just a farmer.”

This stereotype insists, “What could we possibly know? What could we possibly contribute? What could we possibly understand?” My mother is from Connecticut, so I spent much of my youth traveling to the East Coast to visit family. I have always loved it there. It is lush, green, loaded with trees and wildlife and covered with beaches lining the coast. It is even filled with small rural communities and is still among my favorite places to visit. Recently, my mother reached out to one of her East Coast relatives about a death in the family. Predictably, the conversation turned mostly political. Her relative, in all of her selfperceived mental superiority and pompous demeanor, informed my mother she wouldn’t know or understand the important issues in our country because she lives in Wyoming. And this, folks, is one of the biggest problems we face in our country today –

the separation of those who philosophize and think their socioeconomic status gives them the authority to dictate their ideologies to the rest of us. Afterall, how could we, as people from a smaller place, possibly understand, let alone have viable solutions to the complex problems of modern society? Fortunately, those who live in Wyoming and in other rural communities across the country, can see through this smog of selfrighteousness, and the reason we can is because we live in a place which affords us the opportunity to be immersed in what it takes to create and maintain thriving families and communities every day. In a small place like Wyoming, we must all actively engage and work through thoughts, ideas and differences to help build community prosperity and opportunity, laid with the foundation of strong family and biblical morals and values.

This is what makes strong and effective governments and societies. I know it may come as a shock to my mother’s cousin, but we do actually have running water, flushing toilets, the internet and all of the other modern conveniences of today’s world here in Wyoming. In fact, the rural states of Wyoming, Utah and North Dakota lead the nation in fiscal stability and longterm financial health – not bad for a bunch of country bumpkins. It sounds to me like some of the “elites” should pay us a visit. They could learn a few things from the Cowboy State, and maybe in the process, begin to understand the virtue of humility. Ron Rabou is president of Rabou Farms, Inc. in southeastern Wyoming, a nationally known author, speaker and co-host of the nationally-syndicated podcast AgInspo. For more information, visit raboufarms.com.

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UW researchers explore ag applications for Wyoming coal First harvest – University of Wyoming researchers recently wrapped up their first harvest in a three-year study evaluating the use of coal char as a soil amendment for specialty crops. Adobe Stock photo

University of Wyoming (UW) researchers are finding new ways to put one of the Cowboy State’s most abundant natural resources to work by exploring how coal-derived soil amendments could improve ag productivity, restore rangelands and create new markets. Through several ongoing research initiatives, UW’s School of Energy Resources (SER) is evaluating the potential of coal char to improve soil health, increase moisture retention, boost crop yields and support land reclamation efforts

across the state. Recent developments include a successful carrot harvest at a UW research facility and the establishment of a five-year partnership to restore native rangelands. Together, these projects highlight promising opportunities to connect two of Wyoming’s largest industries – agriculture and energy. Agricultural applications According to an Oct. 15 UW Ag News article, researchers recently wrapped up their first harvest in a three-year study evaluating the use of coal char as a soil amendment for specialty crops. Funded by the Wyoming Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Specialty Block Grant Program, the project is titled “Carrot yield enhancement using coal char as a soil amendment in Wyoming soil” and aims to understand how pyrolyzed coal – commonly referred to as coal char – influences root crop production and soil properties in greenhouse and field environments. Field trials are currently being conducted at the UW James C. Hageman Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension Center in Lingle under Resham Thapa, an associate research professional in SER’s Center for Carbon Capture and Conversion (CCCC). “The goal of this project is to develop scientifically based, practical measures for using pyrolyzed coal in agroecosystems,” Thapa explains. “By applying coal char as a soil amendment, we hope to enhance soil health and significantly boost yields for specialty crops such as carrots and radishes.” “Carrots we harvested are showing improvements in size, while fully retaining their optimal flavor profile and moisture content,” Thapa adds. Thapa notes researchers will continue collecting and analyzing data through the remainder of the study. Rangeland restoration Additionally, UW scientists are evaluating the usefulness of coal char as a soil amendment for restoring rangelands across Wyoming. According to a Sept. 16 UW News article by Maya Kate Gilmore, SER recently partnered with the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality Abandoned Mine Lands Division and UR Energy USA on a five-year initiative to improve soil health and advance mine reclamation technologies. Research will be led by Jennifer Bell, an SER assistant professor of soil science and reclamation in the UW College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources (CALSNR), alongside Thapa. Gilmore reports, during the first three years, researchers will establish field plots near the Little Medicine Bow River, conduct baseline test-

ing and apply soil amendments to evaluate improvements in soil quality and ecosystem recovery. The final two years will focus on long-term soil health, native vegetation establishment, microbial activity and potential applications at active industry reclamation sites. “Transforming Wyoming’s coal into high-value soil amendments allows us to turn local resources into practical environmental solutions,” Thapa says. “This research directly addresses land restoration challenges by stabilizing soil chemistry and giving native plant species the foundation they need to thrive.” Bell adds, “Restoring these ecosystems requires looking beneath the surface at the living soil network and rebuilding the soil. By analyzing soil microbial communities and soil nutrients, we can track long-term biological recovery and ensure these restored rangelands remain resilient for decades to come.” Gilmore notes findings will help inform reclamation efforts at UR Energy USA’s Shirley Basin and Great Divide Basin project sites. Economic opportunities In addition to improving ag production and reclamation sites, UW researchers believe coal char could also provide new economic opportunities for Wyoming’s energy industry. By converting coal into value-added ag products, researchers hope to establish new markets for the state’s abundant coal resources while simultaneously addressing common agricultural issues. “Beyond its benefits for agricultural productivity, the research holds broader economic implications for the state,” reads the UW Ag News article. “Developing agricultural applications for coal char creates a potentially high-volume market for Wyoming coal, supporting economic diversification and opening new avenues for employment within the state’s energy and agricultural sectors.” CCCC Director Trina Igelsrud Pfeiffer echoes this sentiment. “Collaborating closely with UW CALSNR on these test projects allows us to combine expertise in energy technology and soil science to deliver real-world solutions,” says Pfeiffer. “This initiative directly bridges Wyoming’s two largest economic sectors – energy and agriculture. By finding high value agricultural applications for coal products, we can enhance crop productivity for local producers while simultaneously opening new markets for our state’s energy resources.” Hannah Bugas is the managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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HEARING continued from page 1 after a formal safeguard petition was filed by ASI with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative on behalf of 42 state associations and more than 100,000 U.S. sheep operations. This prompted ITC to initiate a global safeguard investigation into lamb imports under Sections 201 and 202 of the Trade Act of 1974 on July 13, aimed at examining whether increased imports are causing or threatening serious injury to the domestic lamb industry and whether trade relief may be warranted. “The case ASI assembled is grounded in data,” the association writes in a July 13 press release, further noting U.S. lamb imports increased from 213.6 million pounds in 2020 to 309.3 million pounds in 2024 – a nearly 45 percent increase. During the same period, domestic lamb production declined despite growing consumer demand. ASI also reports imported lamb accounted for approximately 70 percent of the U.S. market in 2024, compared to just over 30 percent when the ITC last conducted a Section 201 investigation into lamb imports in 1999. “Imported lamb was sold at prices averaging 10.8 percent below domestic

product, with some pricing gaps approaching 19.5 percent,” ASI reports. “Those disparities have displaced U.S. production, eroded profitability and put American sheep operations at serious risk.” Since July, the investigation has garnered widespread support. Most recently, a group of 68 members of Congress penned a letter to ITC on Oct. 6 voicing their support of a thorough review of the challenges facing domestic sheep producers. Led by U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) and U.S. Rep. Celeste Maloy (R-UT), the letter was signed by 45 members of the House of Representatives and 23 members of the Senate. U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis and U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman (all R-WY) were among those who signed the letter. “During this investigation, we urge the commission to carefully consider the data and testimony before it regarding the significant challenges faced by American sheep producers,” the letter reads. “And should the commission make an affirmative determination in accordance with the statute, we urge the commission to recommend a remedy pro-

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viding prompt and meaningful relief to the domestic industry.” Industry testimony Strong data and compelling testimony was presented to ITC during the hearing on Oct. 16. Among those testifying was Wyoming’s own Brad Boner of Glenrock, past president of ASI. “American producers are ready and willing to supply high-quality lamb to the U.S. market if given a fair opportunity to do so,” says Boner. “I have been in the sheep business for 45 years, and I can tell you imports from Australia and New Zealand have been a problem for a very long time. Time and again, low-priced imports come into the U.S. market and drive down prices and sales.”

Further testimony highlighted the effects of import competition on domestic processing facilities, while economic experts presented data showing imported lamb undersold domestic lamb in more than 90 percent of price comparisons and about 90 percent of purchasers surveyed identified lower prices as a major reason for purchasing imported lamb. “ITC commissioners engaged extensively with witnesses, asking detailed questions about import competition, prices, domestic production, processing capacity and the causes of the industry’s difficulties,” ASI notes. “The hearing provided an important opportunity to demonstrate low-priced imports are a central factor in the industry’s challenges.”

For more information, visit sheepusa. org/issues/asi-trade-case. Next steps Although the Oct. 16 hearing marked an important step forward, the case remains ongoing. ASI notes ITC has tentatively scheduled an injury determination vote for Nov. 13. If commissioners vote in ASI’s favor, a remedy hearing will be scheduled, and final determination and recommendations are expected by January 2027. “While we cannot predict the outcome of the commission’s findings, ASI is very proud of the testimony provided by our producers, and we are deeply pleased with the active engagement and

thoughtful attention from the commissioners throughout this process,” states ASI Executive Director Mike Michener. “The overwhelming evidence presented regarding price underselling clearly demonstrates the negative impact these market conditions are having on our domestic industry.” “We look forward to the commission’s review of the data and testimony as we continue through the injury phase of the case,” he concludes. Hannah Bugas is the managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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River,” the prison served as a federal and state penitentiary for roughly three decades spanning from 1872 to 1901, housing a range of notorious criminals including the infamous frontier Outlaw Butch Cassidy. In the late 1970s, the stately building was used briefly as an agricultural experiment station for the nearby University of Wyoming, and by 1991, the facility was restored to a historical site and transformed into a museum. Now listed on the National Register of Historic Sites, the prison’s original two-foot-thick walls of hand-quarried limestone with red sunstone trim are a sight to behold, and a mischievous, cigar-making specter is rumored to linger within the stately walls,

leaving haunted hijinks and the scent of cigar smoke wafting in his wake. Cigar-making specter One prisoner in particular, a Polish cigar maker by the name of Julius Greenwald, is rumored to have never truly left the Wyoming Territorial Prison. Greenwald was convicted of murdering his wife and placed behind bars in the late-1890s, where some say his spirit remains to this day. According to an October 2018 “Y95 Country” Haunted 307 article written by Debbie Cobb, Greenwald landed himself in prison after visiting his favorite brothel – only to find his beloved wife working at the establishment. “In a fit of anger, Greenwald shot and killed his wife and was sentenced to life in the Wyoming Territorial

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Big House Across the River – Nicknamed the “Big House Across the River,” the Wyoming Territorial Prison in Laramie served as a federal and state penitentiary from 1872 to 1901. Pictured is the prison in 1890. Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites and Trails photo

Prison, beginning his sentence in September 1897,” Cobb writes. While in prison, Greenwald convinced prison officials to let him continue his cigar-making enterprise while behind bars. He died of a heart attack a few years into his sentence, and today, his ghost is rumored to haunt the very place where he spent his final days.

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Several visitors and paranormal investigators report experiencing a strong smell of cigar smoke drifting through the air in spite of the museum’s strict no smoking policy, which Cobb says is just Greenwald’s way of greeting visitors from beyond the grave. Haunted hijinks In addition to leaving a trail of cigar smoke wafting through the prison, Cobb says Greenwald’s alleged ghost enjoys playing paranormal practical jokes. “The cigar maker enjoys playing pranks on employees and guests,” Cobb writes. “While the building was being renovated nearly 100 years after Greenwald’s passing, hammers, saws and drills would go missing or be found in odd places.” Cobb also says the mischievous specter has been reported to appear in front of tourists or staff members where his former cell once

Wyoming Territorial Prison – The Wyoming Territorial Prison in Laramie is one of the oldest buildings in Wyoming. It served as a working prison from 1872 to 1901, and today, is a popular museum and state historic site. Visit Laramie photo

stood, often leaning in the doorway for a split second before disappearing. “Greenwald also makes appearances when individuals are trying to catch some sleep within the prison walls, waking them and making sleep harder to find,” Cobb adds. Whether one is taking a look into Wyoming’s

frontier past or hoping for a glimpse of Greenwald’s ghost, the Wyoming Territorial Prison remains a popular museum and one of the Cowboy State’s most treasured historic places. Grace Skavdahl is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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Inaugural honor awarded Christopher Bastian has been selected as the inaugural Doug and Deniz Stark Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership Professor at the University of Wyoming (UW). A longtime UW faculty member, Bastian earned his bachelor’s degree in farm and ranch management and master’s degree in agricultural economics from UW before completing his PhD in agricultural and resource economics at Colorado State University. He joined UW in 1993 and currently serves as a teaching and research professor in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, where he has more than 30 years of service. Throughout his career, Bastian has contributed significantly to agricultural education, research and outreach. His Extension work has focused on commodity marketing and risk management for agricultural producers, while his research has examined range livestock production, agricultural markets and land conservation. His scholarly work includes more than 100 journal articles, a book, four book chapters and 95 Extension publications, along with numerous professional honors. The Doug and Deniz Stark Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership Professorship was established through the generous support of Doug and Deniz Stark to support UW faculty members whose work contributes to ranch management and agricultural leadership and to help advance the future of agriculture in Wyoming. The professorship also reflects the Starks commitment to supporting faculty excellence, a principal UW priority.

Inaugural honor – Chris Bastian, pictured right, has been selected as the inaugural Doug and Deniz Stark Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership Professor at UW. The professorship was established through the generous support of Doug and Deniz Stark, pictured left and center. UW News photo

APHIS proposes change The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is proposing a regulatory change to better align U.S. import requirements with international standards for protecting against foot and mouth disease (FMD). Under existing regulations, fresh boneless beef and fresh boneless lamb from certain FMD-affected regions may be imported under a systems approach to prevent the introduction of serious animal diseases. One of the mitigations is for meat to mature at a minimum of four degrees Celsius for 24 hours to ensure safety. This proposed rule would lower the minimum maturation temperature requirement to two degrees Celsius, consistent with World Organization for Animal Health guidelines, while maintaining all other science-based safeguards already in place. Importantly, this proposal does not expand market access or increase disease risk. Rather, it modernizes U.S. requirements to align with global standards. APHIS has determined the proposed change would have no significant economic impact on small businesses. The rule does not alter trade volumes or create new access for imports. Consumer access to lean beef and lamb products would continue uninterrupted, supporting both domestic production and global trade efficiency. Documents became available in the Federal Register on Oct. 19. Beginning on Oct. 20, documents will be open for public review and a comment period will be open for 60 days, ending on Dec. 21. For more information, to view the documents or to submit comments, visit regulations.gov/ and enter APHIS-2023-0016 in the search field.

by Lee Pitts Color Blind As a horse editor early in my career, I had to be the least qualified person to ever hold the title. Although I worked on a ranch in high school and got to ride nice horses, most of my riding experience came from hunkering down on a saddle sitting on a stand in my grandpa’s “bunkhouse” and riding the mechanical bucking bronc in front of the grocery store. I was a born horseman because, in both cases, I only got bucked off half a dozen times or so. Strange as it may seem, as a member of my collegiate livestock judging team, my best species to judge was horses, despite the fact it’s the species I had the least experience with. My judging team coach insisted we learn the color of horses, and it’s harder than it sounds. Instead of referring to horses as numbers, in our reasons he wanted us to say

things like, “I placed the coyote dun over the chestnut” or “I found the bay to be more structurally correct than the sorrel.” This was supposed to show off our encyclopedic knowledge of horses. In college I actually conducted a study to discover if one color of horse was better than another, but the answers I got back were not conclusive. Take white horses, for example. The only positive comment I heard about them was they were good swimmers, but I was also told they attracted lightning and provided a better target. I think the shooting war between cowboys and Native Americans has been over for a long time, so I discounted that negative. I asked a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association roper what he thought of white horses, and he replied, “The only thing they can catch is distemper.”

A lot of horses people think are white are actually grey. They can be dapple grey, steel grey, silver grey or what some cowboys refer to as “fleabitten,” which I thought was a rather rude thing to say about a horse. One horseman I respected told me if a person has a good iron grey horse it is probably excellent and as good as a horse can get. Most cowboys I know don’t think too highly of Appaloosas, blacks, albinos or Palominos, although they’ll begrudgingly admit Palominos are by far the best parade horses and the best horses for going courting on Sunday because what girl can resist a Palomino? The hardest terms for me to learn were colors such as overos, which had scattered patterns of colors on dark backgrounds, and piebald, skewbald, claybanks and gruellos. Readers might recall earlier in this little essay I referred to some horses as being fleabitten which is not meant as a criticism in this case. It just means the horse is grey or roan with small black or blue specks or spots. Likewise, when a horse is referred to as “mealy-

mouthed” it’s not necessarily a bad thing, it just means the color is faded around the mouth and is usually found in bays. Another term which sounds like a criticism is “walleyed,” which refers to a horse whose pupils are completely surrounded by white. Old-time cowboys called this “orey eyed,” and they were hesitant to crawl on the back of one because such horses were thought to be extremely mean. To make things even more confusing, besides color we had to learn the difference between a star, a strip, a snip and a stripe. When people ask me what color horse I prefer, I always say “gentle.” A horseman I knew and highly respected was D. Wayne Lucas, one of the greatest horse trainers who ever lived. Sadly, he’s no longer with us. He was known for having flashy pony horses to bring his thoroughbreds to the starting gate, so one would think he’d be a good person to ask what color the best horses are. His answer was, “A good horse is never a bad color. You can’t tell a good horse by what color it is.”

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2026 American Royal Livestock Show, Kansas City, Mo. For more information, visit americanroyal.com. Nebraska Extension Knowing, Growing and Grazing Grass Webinar Series, 6:30-7:45 p.m., online. For more information, contact Aaron Berger at aberger2@ unl.edu or 308-235-3122. To register, visit go.unl.edu/knowing_grass. Society for Range Management Wyoming Section Fall Conference, Training and Tour, Thermopolis. For more information or to register, visit rangelands.org. Wyoming Grants Management Office Training and Workshop, 8 a.m.4:30 p.m., Jackson. For more information or to register, visit docs.google.com/ forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdArVGN58gPbFevJINM2B4sHagcACb_q19rHtAp0oW5tV3T8w/viewform. University of Wyoming James C. Hageman Sustainable Agriculture and Extension Center Beef Research Open House, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Lingle. For more information, e-mail sarec@uwyo.edu or call 307-837-2000. Nebraska Extension Knowing, Growing and Grazing Grass Webinar Series, 6:30-7:45 p.m., online. For more information, contact Aaron Berger at aberger2@ unl.edu or 308-235-3122. To register, visit go.unl.edu/knowing_grass. Wyoming Association of Irrigation Districts Annual Meeting and Conference, Western Heritage Hotel and Conference Center, Casper. For more information and to register, visit waidwy.org. Miss Rodeo Wyoming 2027 Coronation and Fundraiser, 5-9 p.m., Rendezvous Center, Goshen County Fairgrounds, Torrington. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit missrodeowyoming.com. Wyoming Cooperating Agency Symposium, Best Western, Casper. For more information or to register, visit wyo-wcca.org/event-details/wyomingscooperating-agency-symposium. West Central States Wool Growers Convention, Holiday Inn-Buffalo Bill Resort, Cody. For more information, visit wyowool.com/wcswgconvention. North American International Livestock Exposition, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky. For more information, visit livestockexpo.org. American Lamb Board West Virginia Sheep IQ Workshop, Morgantown, W. Va. For more information or to register, visit sheepiq.com/sheep-iq-workshops-for-new-producers/. The Great American Cowboy Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Rodeo, 7 p.m., Central Wyoming Fairgrounds, Casper. For more information, visit eventbrite.com/e/great-american-prca-rodeo-2026-tickets-2000666608683?aff =oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true. 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. Nebraska Extension Calculating Annual Cow Costs Webinar Series, online. For more information, contact Aaron Berger at 308-235-3122 or aberger2@unl.edu. To register, visit go.unl.edu/cow_costs.

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All trussed up and no place to go – Photos from the Aug. 19, 1937 issue of The Branding Iron. Historical Reproductions by Perue

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a metal cage, they would chew enough to spoil the results of the tests, so they live in a glass house. The steer experiment is said to be the only one of its kind in this country. Previously, such calculations could be made only by putting animals in respiration chambers and going through an expensive laboratory process. Both the steer and rat studies aim to help make the $5 billion worth of livestock on U.S. farms produce food, fiber and power more efficiently, according to Dr. H.H. Mitchell, who is in charge. Information for this week’s Postcard comes from the University Wyoming student newspaper The Branding Iron, dated Aug. 19, 1937.

Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 38 No. 27 • October 24, 2026

MARKETS

LIVE CATTLE FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Compiled from USDA Market News Service information and other sources

Location Volume PAYS 10-21

Under 400

Steers Heifers

400-500 600-700 700-800 Over 800 Sltr Bull Stock Cows FOR THE500-600 WEEK ENDING May 24, Sltr 2019 Cows Pairs

510-650 400-600

405-562.50 310-560

280-470 260-421

225-410 280-373

265-387 262.50-339

205-315 240-300

127.50-185 90-157

111-335 $3600-$4100

Centennial 10-15

517.50-550 360-560

502.50-512 377.50-455

427.50-442.50 370-405

265-370 290

335

270 265-288

177.50-181 127-185

$2050-$2900 $2850

Crawford 10-16 5626

545-667.50 460-522

444-565 394-493

377.50-497.50 352.50-450

362-432 355-368

389-396

Riverton 10-20 5104

590-687.50 502.50-630

500-590 431-543

412-500 364-435

360-422 333-362.50

342-357.50 320-325

295-342.50

163-192 125-250

$2275-$2850 $3400-$3450

Torrington 10-21 6740

637-730 531-560

510-612 449-522

431-514 380-444

390-444 379-399

362-377

316 300-337

173-192 130-145

255-361

St. Onge 10-21 8737

570-690 431-565

450-581 300-512.50

395-487 383-439

389-425 321-444

339-340 340

314-341 277-329

170-193 140-149.50

$2175-$3550

4478

166-178 111-131

Big Horn Basin 10-22 470

159-250 116-171

Billings 10-22 4422

490-680 430-585

430-575 362.50-500

357.50-505 321-420

330-412.50 312.50-355

310-375.50 305-353

Buffalo 10-21 >3700

671 472.50-565

479-575 421-542.50

412.50-480 385-438

381-429

374

275-330 270-341

160-185 97.50-152.50

PAYS

Volume

Feeder Lambs

Slaughter Lambs

Slaughter Ewes

Month

2268

St. Onge

4075

230.43 231.13 233.83 235.28 229.45

+6.53 +6.00 +6.40 +6.53 +5.97

Week Prev

This Week

Change

340.95 338.45 333.60 329.40 328.45

347.83 348.83 345.83 342.38 341.38

+6.88 +10.38 +12.23 +12.98 +12.93

OCTOBER NOVEMBER JANUARY MARCH APRIL

WHEAT FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

This Week

6.73 6.86 6.92 6.93

6.28 6.43 6.50 6.55

DECEMBER MARCH MAY JULY

Change -0.45 -0.43 -0.42 -0.38

CORN FUTURES SETT PRICE

Slaughter Bucks

Week Prev

This Week

4.81 4.94 5.02 5.07

4.63 4.77 4.85 4.92

DECEMBER MARCH MAY JULY

Change -0.18 -0.17 -0.17 -0.15

OATS FUTURES

No Report

Centennial

223.90 225.13 227.43 228.75 223.48

SETT PRICE

Month

Stock Ewes

Change

FEEDER CATTLE FUTURES

175-310

WEEKLY SHEEP AUCTIONS Auction

This Week

OCTOBER DECEMBER FEBRUARY APRIL JUNE

FOR THE WEEK ENDING October 23, 2026 WEEKLY CATTLE AUCTIONS

Week Prev

SETT PRICE 250-370 270-422.50

Daily Grower Bids Region Price US #2 Yellow Corn Southeast WY 4.7825-4.9825 US #1 HRWW Southeast WY 5.9000-6.2300 US #1 Black Beans Min-Dak 40-45/cwt US #1 Great Northern Beans Den-Rate 40/cwt US #1 Pea (Navy) Beans Min-Dak 38-40/cwt US #1 Pinto Beans Den-Rate 43/cwt Min-Dak 42-43/cwt Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Torrington National Sheep Summary As of October 16, 2026 Compared to last week Slaughter lambs mostly steady. Slaughter ewes steady to firm. All sheep sold per hundred weight (CWT) unless otherwise specified. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-3: San Angelo: 70-80 lbs 315.00; 80-90 lbs 301.00-310.00; 90100 lbs 300.00. Billings: No test. Ft. Collins: 70-80 lbs 310.00-330.00; 100-110 lbs 280.00315.00; 110-120 lbs 272.50-285.00; 120-130 lbs 275.00-295.00; 130-140 lbs 255.00-275.00. Sioux Falls: 80-90 lbs 305.00-310.00; 90-100 lbs 305.00; 100110 lbs 265.00-285.00; 110-120 lbs 275.00; 120-130 lbs 281.00293.00; 130-140 lbs 275.00-289.00; 140-150 lbs 269.00-294.00; 150-160 lbs 271.00-288.00. Slaughter Ewes: Good 2-3: St. Onge: 130.00-143.00. San Angelo: 102.00-180.00. Billings: No test. Ft. Collins: 110.00-170.00. Sioux Falls: 115.00-175.00. Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1: St. Onge: 40-50 lbs 400.00-417.00; 50-60 lbs 394.00-413.00; 60-70 lbs 351.00-380.00; 70-80 lbs 347.00-367.00; 80-90 lbs 335.00-358.00; 90-100 lbs 318.00-341.00; 100-110 lbs 291.00313.00. Sioux Falls: 80-90 lbs 315.00-320.00; 100-110 lbs 286.00320.00. San Angelo: No test. Billings: No test. Ft. Collins: No test. Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2: St. Onge: No test. San Angelo: No test. Billings: No test. Ft. Collins: No test. South Dakota: No test. Sioux Falls: No test. Sheep and lamb slaughter under federal inspection for the week to date totaled 36,000 compared to 38,000 last week and 36,833 last year. Source: USDA AMS LPG Market News, San Angelo, Texas National Wool Review As of October 16, 2026 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 8.42 0.03 6.32.7.16 18 80s 8.01 (0.04) 6.01-6.81 19 70-80s 7.28 (0.04) 5.46-6.19 20 64-70s 6.39 (0.02) 4.80-5.43

62.50-202 46-116

90-197.50 128-290

113-117

21 64s 5.98 (0.05) 4.48-5.08 22 62s 5.92 (0.06) 4.44-5.03 23 60-62s 5.76 -----4.32-4.90 24 60s 4.45 -----3.34-3.78 25 58s 3.77 (0.06) 2.82-3.20 26 56-58s 3.36 (0.04) 2.52-2.85 28 54s 2.60 (0.03) 1.95-2.21 30 50s 2.44 (0.04) 1.83-2.07 32 46-48s 1.93 0.03 1.45-1.64 Merino Clippings 3.76 (0.02) 2.82-3.19 Source: USDA- CO Dept of Ag Market News Service, Greeley, CO Nebraska Hay Summary As of October 22, 2026 Compared to last report, trade activity was Light due to farmers harvesting corn and soybeans. Demand Good on all forages. Alfalfa ground and delivered prices unchanged. Dehydrated and sun-cured pellets of alfalfa prices remained unchanged. There were no comparable trades on all types of hay this period. Central Nebraska Alfalfa Ground (Delivered) 250-260 Alfalfa - Utility/Fair Large Round 200 Eastern Nebraska Pellets 17% Dehyd 420 Pellets 17% Suncured 350 Alfalfa - Fair Large Round 210 Brome Grass - Fair Large Round 150 Large Round (Delivered) 185 Platte Valley Nebraska Alfalfa Ground (Delivered) 260-270 Pellets 17% Dehyd 330 Alfalfa - Good Large Round 220 Alfalfa/Orchard Mix - Premium Large Round 280 Small Square 10.50/ bale Corn Stalk Ground (Delivered-Feedlot) 120 Prairie/Meadow Grass - Fair Large Round 180 Rye Grass Ground (Delivered-Feedlot) 115 Western Nebraska Alfalfa Ground (Delivered) 320 Millet - Fair Large Square 3x4 195 Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News, Kearny, NE Alfalfa

Colorado Hay Summary As of October 22, 2026 Compared to last report: Trade activity Moderate. Demand Good to Very Good all markets of new crop hay. Premium small squares of alfalfa, alfalfa/grass mix, mixed grass, and prairie/meadow grass sold 25-50 cents/bale higher. Premium alfalfa 3x3’s sold 20 $/bale higher this period. With corn silage harvest wrapping up, farmers have moved on to forage sorghum for silage and bales. Per AAA Fuel Prices website, the diesel fuel current average price across the state is $6.5630/ gallon today, down 4 cents from last week, up 34 cents from last month, and up $3.10 from a year ago. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor’s High Plains Summary for October 20, 2026, one-category improvements occurred across portions of eastern Wyoming, eastern Colorado, Nebraska and Kansas, where recent precipitation helped reduce short-term moisture deficits and improve soil moisture conditions. In Nebraska, improvements were concentrated across central, southcentral and northeastern portions of the state, while additional improvements occurred across southern Kansas. The only degradation in the region occurred in northeastern Colorado, where persistent moisture deficits supported a localized increase

Month

Week Prev

This Week

3.97 4.05 4.10 4.11

3.81 3.88 3.93 3.91

DECEMBER MARCH MAY JULY

Change -0.16 -0.17 -0.17 -0.20

SOYBEAN FUTURES SETT PRICE

Month

Week Prev

This Week

12.77 12.92 13.00 13.08

12.45 12.58 12.66 12.74

NOVEMBER JANUARY MARCH MAY

Change -0.32 -0.34 -0.34 -0.34

CUTOUT VALUES Cutout Values Primal Rib Primal Chuck Primal Round Primal Loin

This Week

Prior Week

Last Year

376.00 671.75 334.35 288.35 467.50

375.85 669.17 329.17 293.57 466.09

366.52 623.06 296.39 315.40 464.91

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

This Week

Prior Week

Last Year

224.19 224.43 352.52 351.35

220.14 220.84 345.66 345.98

239.82 239.83 372.43 372.21

in drought severity. For Drought Classifications, 18.36% of the state falls in Extreme-Exceptional drought (D3-D4) categories, and 81.64% of the state falls into the Abnormally Dry-Severe Drought (D0-D2) categories. The next available report will be Thursday, November 5, 2026. Mountains & Northwest Colorado Alfalfa/Grass Mix - Premium Small Square 12/bale Grass - Fair Medium Square 3x3 300 Northeast Colorado Alfalfa Large Square 3x4 325/bale Large Square 4x4 300/bale Medium Square 3x3 185/bale Small Square (Bundled) 14.50-15/bale Alfalfa - Premium Medium Square 3x3 170/bale Small Square 14.75/bale Alfalfa/Grass Mix - Premium Medium Square 3x3 180/bale Small Square 16.75/bale Alfalfa/Orchard Mix Medium Square 3x3 185/bale Small Square (Bundled) 14.50-16/bale Brome Grass Large Round 250/bale Medium Square 3x3 175/bale Small Square (Bundled) 14.50/bale Haygrazer - Fair Large Square 3x4 200 Millet - Fair Large Square 3x4 200 Mixed Grass - Premium Small Square 16.75/bale Timothy Grass Large Square 3x4 280/bale Medium Square 3x3 195/bale Small Square (Bundled) 16/bale Wheat Straw Small Square 7/bale Source: USDA-AMS Dept of Ag Market News Service, Greeley, CO

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Ranch Lease Wanted LOOKING TO LEASE A RANCH FOR APPROXIMATELY 150-200 HEAD OF COWS. Prefer area in Johnson and Sheridan counties. Call 307290-1643 ..........................11/7

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 year-round with hay production. Willing to split the hay ground and grazing. Please e-mail Melanie Giliati at mgiliati@acpg.com for details.................................10/17

Horses FOR SALE: Weanling/yearling and 2-year-old draft cross colts. Mostly roans. ALSO, 3-year-old bay draft cross gelding, broke to ride and drive, quiet and gentle. For more information, leave message at 307-467-5651, Henry Lambright ...........10/24

Leatherwork LS CUSTOM LEATHER: New tack, belts and cell phone cases. ALSO, SADDLE AND TACK REPAIR. Custom orders welcomed. Contact Lester, 307-631-1053, leave a message. Riverton, WY .......10/24

Sheep TARGHEE AND HAMPSHIRE CROSS YEARLING RAMS FOR SALE: Targhees are extremely fine wooled. Call 307247-2296 ........................10/24 GERDES HAMPSHIRES HAS 20 REGISTERED PUREBRED HAMPSHIRE RAMS: Born in the winter of 2026. Our rams are big framed, fast growing with plenty of depth, muscle and bone. These are wether producing type Hampshires without excessive leg length but possess tremendous thickness of loin and leg. Rams are sired by stud rams purchased from leading Hampshire sheep breeders at national sales and are sired by sons of Unicorn, UFFDA and Jackalope. For more information, call or text Darrell Gerdes of Madison, S.D. at 402-760-0104. To view photos, go to www.wylr. net in the classifieds ....... 10/24

Swine EIGHT- TO 12-WEEK-OLD FEEDER PIGLETS: Hampshire/Yorkshire crosses. ALSO have pigs ready for processing. Call Andrea if interested 307272-6037 ..........................11/7

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HIGH QUALITY HAY FOR SALE

FOR SALE, 1994 FORD F-150: Five speed, 4x4, $4,500. ALSO, looking for 2 1/2 tons of good horse hay in small squares. Call 307-527-7337, if no answer, please leave a message....10/31

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Tarped 3x4 squares 100 tons 3rd cutting straight alfalfa, 100 tons 3rd cutting alfalfa/grass mix, $285/ton. Near Belgrade, MT. Delivery available. Call Doug 406-581-4124

2014 FORD F-350 LARIAT: Crew cab, 4x4, fifth wheel hitch. Original owner. $32,500 OBO. For more information, call 719-465-4655. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds .................10/24

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HAY BARLEY FOR SALE 500 tons 1st & 2nd cutting 2-way & 3-way mix. Tarped 3x4 squares. $200/ton. Southwest, MT. Delivery available.

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IRRIGATED HAY AND ALFALFA ROUND BALES FOR SALE: Located near O’Neill, NE. Please contact Jerald Pritchett for pricing at 402-340-4154 .......... 11/14

700 TONS IRRIGATED ALFALFA: First and second cutting, round bales, excellent quality, $200/ton. ALSO, 350 tons wheat straw, round bales, $40/bale, excellent quality. Call 406-7657172 ................................ 10/31 BARLEY STRAW: Certified weed-free small squares, $4/bale. GRAIN OATS, wheat and barley, $20/cwt. Greybull, WY area. Call 307-762-3878 or 307-899-4714, leave message ...................10/31 HAY FOR SALE: Alfalfa, grass and grass/alfalfa mix. Starting at $250/ton Located Winner and Presho, S.D. Call 605-815-4655 ........................................11/28 VALLEY VIDEO HAY MARKETS, LLC: Several 1,000 tons low nitrate millet and Sudax hay now available. Call Barry McRea for your future hay needs, 308235-5386, www.valleyvideohay. com.....................................10/31 HAY AND STRAW FOR SALE: Delivery available!! Call 307-6303046 ....................................10/24 HAY FOR SALE: Wheatgrass, round bales. Barley/chickpea mix, big squares and round bales. Oat/ soybean mix, big squares and round bales. Oat hay, big squares and round bales. All tested. Round bales average 1,350 lbs. and big squares average 1,250-1,300 lbs. Trucking and delivery available. Located in Sheridan, WY. Call 307-751-2068, if no answer leave a message ..........................10/24

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FOR SALE: John Deere 714A and 716A chuckwagons with bunk feeding extensions and rear unload. CIH 22.5’ cushion gang disc with 3 bar mulcher. Portable semi grain drive over conveyer. Miller Pro chuckwagon with tandem running gear. H&S 7+4 24’ chuckwagon with bunk feeding extensions and tandem 14 ton running gear. Burns portable cattle loading chute. Burns portable cattle working tub with catwalk. Behlen Country livestock working chute with automatic headgate. Alfalfa and alfalfa/grass mix, large rounds with net wrap, several hundred bales, nice hay. Feterl 8’ snowblower with hydraulic spout. 12’ and 14’ HD box scrapers with tilt. All in very nice condition!! Call 605-999-5482 .....................10/24

USED IRRIGATION PIVOTS FOR SALE, www.zimmag. com ● 2013 Valley 7000 lot# 002, 7 tower 1,336’, 3,882 hours ● 1995 7 tower Valley 8000 lot# 018, 1,321’ ● 2001 9 tower Valley 8000 lot# 019, 1,596’ ● 2021 7 tower Valley 8000 lot# 020, 1,267’, 2,553 hours ● 2013 6 tower Valley 8000 lot# 021, 1,071’, 4,164 hours ● 2022 7 tower Valley 8000 with GPS G\ guided V Flex corner arm lot# 022, 1,552’, 2,142 hours ● 2010 7 tower Valley 8000 lot# 023, 1,259’, 11,594 hours ● 2016 Zimmatic 7 tower 8500 lot# 024, 1,275’, 5,249 hours ● 2011 Zimmatic 7 tower 9500 lot# 025, 1,297’, 7,343 hours ● 2012 Valley GPS Precision corner arm lot# 017, 267’. Call 402-9103236 ................................ 10/31

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227 CATERPILLAR FELLER BUNCHER with rotary saw, $25,000; 1976 FORD ONE TON FLATBED, $2,000; 1986 FORD 150, $1,750 and 4’ metal bandsaw, $350. Wheatland, WY. Call 970-566-6527 .....................10/31 2022 NEW HOLLAND SPEEDROWER 220 PLUS: 416 Durabine disc header, 152 hours, 1 owner, bought new in 2024, excellent condition. Deluxe cab, auto-steer guidance, cold weather package. Header cutterbar warranty through May 2027, emissions warranty through May 2029. $169,500. Woonsocket, S.D. Spec sheet available. Call or text 605-846-8383. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds ............................................. 11/14

WANTED, TIRE WATER TANK, cut for cattle. Call 281-732-5123 ..........................................11/7

Trailer Services/ Repairs

Hay Equipment

HAY FOR SALE, 3-way oat, pea and barley feeder hay. ALSO, alfalfa hay, 3x3 bales. Farson, WY. Call 307-350-0350 ............... 11/7

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Manderson, WY rairdenjlw@tritel.net • 800-770-6280 Property for Sale 16444 CR 7, WIGGINS, CO 40 ACRES, 2 RECENTLY RENOVATED HOMES, 2 driveways, 2 water taps, multiple steel outbuildings and freedom to roam. Perfect for multi-generational living. Extra income? Rent one!! Both homes are move-in ready. The larger home has 5 bedrooms, 3 baths. The second home is 1,200 sq. ft., has 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath. Both have kitchen appliances and pellet stoves for chilly nights. Loafing shed, storage shed, carport, dove hunting, apple trees. Seller willing to assist with closing costs or help buy down interest rate, $899,000. Call Vickie Taylor, Hanzlicek Real Estate, 970-371-7848. To view photos, go to www.wylr. net in the classifieds ..... 10/31

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LODGEPOLE OUTDOOR FURNACES, 307-223-2046. Your authorized Central Boiler Dealer. Get your outdoor wood furnace today!! Efficient wood heat. Heat multiple buildings. Invest in your heating, don’t just pay for it!! See us at www.cb.lodgepoleproducts. com!! ..................................10/31

HAY FOR SALE: 2026 first cutting alfalfa, grass/alfalfa mix and alfalfa/grass mix. ALSO, CRP hay and 2026 wheat straw. All in netwrapped round bales. Semi load delivery available. Call for pricing, ask for Klint, 701-290-4418, if no answer, send a text or keep trying .................................... 11/7

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CLOVERDALE 12/14 SELFLOADING BALE WAGON: Mega carrier, hydraulic arm picks up round bales right off the field, dump unloading, hauls 12 5’ or 14 4’ bales. One person hauls hay, no loader needed. Two seasons of use, excellent condition. $32,500. Woonsocket, S.D. Call or text 605-846-8383. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds ................... 11/14

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, 307-254-0554 ............................................... 11/7

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PIPE FOR SALE!! 2 7/8”, 3 1/2” tubing, 4” drill pipe, 4 1/2” casing, 5” casing, 7” casing. Rods 3/4”, 7/8” and 1” located in Montana, can ship anywhere. Call Mike, 602-758-4447. To view photos, go to www.wylr.net in the classifieds ............................................... 11/7

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EAR CORN FOR SALE. NON GMO, no pesticides. Minatare, NE. Taking orders for fall harvest, call Byron, 303-818-8152, leave message..................10/31

LATE SEASON CRP BALES: Net wrapped, average between 1,400-1,500 lbs. each. Would make good chopped hay or filler. Asking $120/ton. Located in North Dakota, may be able to deliver. Call/text Jeremy at 406-2087132 ...................................... 11/7

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WEANER PIGS FOR SALE. ALSO, butcher hogs. Located in Powell, WY. For more information, call 307-271-1014 .....1/16

OAT STRAW, large round and small square bales. SECOND CUTTING HAY, small square bales. ALSO, feed oats and feed corn, very good quality. For more information, call 307-7545864................................10/24

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2015 JOHN DEERE 6115D: Loader with bucket and claw grapple, ideal for bale handling. 3,060 hours, well maintained. $55,000. Woonsocket, S.D. Call or text 605-846-8383. To view photos, go to www.wylr. net in the classifieds .....11/14

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HAY FOR SALE: Barley hay, beardless and smooth-bearded. $190/ton. RFV tested between 97140 with roughly 12% protein. Nitrates tested safe. 280 bales total. Bales weigh/average 1,430 lbs. Trucking available. Located near Sisseton, S.D. Call 507-430-7888 ............................................. 11/14

JOHN DEERE 717 ROTARY MOWER: Seven foot, 3 pt. hitch, field ready, sold as is. $1,800. Woonsocket, S.D. Call or text 605-846-8383. To view photos, go to www.wylr. net in the classifieds ....11/14

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ORIGINAL ROUND BALER BELTING FOR ALL MAKES: Save $100s. Free shipping, www.balerbelts.com. Call Hammond Equipment, 334-627-3348 .............................................10/24

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Fencing

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NOV. 11-13: PETSKA FUR WILL BE BUYING ALL RAW/DRY FUR DEER/ELK HIDES AND ANTLER IN THE FOLLOWING TOWNS AND LOCATIONS: NOV. 11: Bill 6:15-6:30 p.m., Bill’s Store (drive thru, call/text Greg). NOV. 12: 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 11-11:30 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. NOV. 13: Sheridan 7-7:40 a.m., Sportsman’s Warehouse; Buffalo 8:509:20 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 1:301:45 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). For more information, call Greg, 308-750-0700 or visit www. petskafur.net ...................10/31

Hunting & Fishing NOV. 14-15: PETSKA FUR WILL BE BUYING ALL RAW/ DRY FUR DEER/ELK HIDES AND ANTLER IN THE FOLLOWING TOWNS AND LOCATIONS: 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 9:1510 a.m., Vic’s Body Shop (behind the Dollar Tree); Lander 10:30-11 a.m., Bailey’s Pit 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 1:45-2:15 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). NOV. 15: 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; Lingle 9:15-9:20 a.m., Ty’s Pit Stop (drive thru, call/text Greg).; Torrington 9:30-8:40 a.m., Insight Precision Arms (drive thru, call/text Greg); Morrill, NE 9:40-9:50 a.m., Morrill Supple (drive thru, call/text Greg). For more information, call Greg, 308-750-0700 or visit www. petskafur.net ...............10/31

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Rural investments announced U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) recently announced nearly $25 billion in rural community investments nationwide in Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26). These projects strengthen essential infrastructure, expand housing and business opportunities and ensure rural families and farmers have the tools they need to succeed. “Here in Wyoming, our rural communities are the backbone of this state, and RD is committed to giving them the tools they need to thrive,” said USDA RD Wyoming State Director Tyler Harrison. “RD has invested more than $146 million in loans and grants for rural Wyoming during

FY26. From modern infrastructure and safe, affordable housing to reliable power, clean water, broadband access and essential community facilities, these investments are creating real, measurable improvements in the daily lives of rural Wyoming residents.” “Every project strengthens not only local services and opportunities, but the long‑term resiliency and economic vitality of our small towns and wide‑open communities across the state,” Harrison added. Looking ahead, USDA RD will continue to deliver targeted investments to strengthen communities by responding to rural needs across Wyoming. For more information, visit rd.usda.gov.

CWIE returns to Central Wyoming College Tickets are now on sale for Central Wyoming College’s (CWC) Innovation and Entrepreneurship Conference (CWIE), returning April 8-9, 2027 to CWC Campus in Riverton. The two-day conference will feature nationally recognized speakers, dynamic breakout sessions, engaging panel discussions and opportunities to connect, bringing people together from across Wyoming and beyond. Now entering its third year, CWIE continues to build on its mission of bringing new ideas, diverse perspectives and meaningful conversations to central Wyoming. Built around the theme “Imagine. Inspire. Ignite.,” the conference offers an opportunity to learn from people with different experiences, explore new ways of thinking

and make connections that extend beyond the event. CWIE 2027 will offer breakout sessions and panel discussions covering a variety of topics relevant to business, entrepreneurship, leadership, communities and the changing world. The conference is designed for a broad audience, including business owners, entrepreneurs, students, educators, professionals, community leaders and anyone interested in exploring new ideas. The CWIE experience also includes opportunities to connect with fellow attendees throughout the two days, along with an evening concert featuring Wyoming Country Artist Tris Munsick, with Riverton SingerSongwriter Jena Spriggs opening the show. For more information or to register, visit cwc.edu/cwie.

UW research monitors growing threat of amaranth in Wyoming Researchers with University of Wyoming (UW) Extension are continuing to monitor the presence of two increasingly common invasive plant species – Palmer amaranth and waterhemp – throughout Wyoming. Palmer amaranth, waterhemp and other weedy species in the amaranth family pose a growing threat to agricultural operations across the West, as noted in an April 21 UW News article. Waterhemp was first identified in Wyoming last summer, and UW Extension reports seven amaranth species including native and non-native species alike have been observed in the state so far. About amaranth According to UW Extension, weedy amaranth species thrive in agricultural settings, roadsides and other disturbed areas. Amaranth’s aggressive spread is aided by prolific seed production which allows the plant to outcompete crops, as well grow rapidly and develop herbicide resistance. Herbicide resistance is one of the amaranth species’ most troubling attributes to ag producers, along with the fact that in drought years the weed has been found to accumulate high levels of nitrates which can be toxic to livestock. UW Invasive Plant Extension Specialist Dr. Kelsey Brock emphasizes research on amaranth is ongoing and focused largely on identifying, tracking and monitoring the spread of amaranth around the state. “The more we spread the word about these species, the more we find,” Brock shares. Palmer amaranth Palmer amaranth was first detected in Wyoming in 2018 and is thought to have spread across the state’s southeastern border from Nebraska, according to Brock. By 2023, the species had spread to the Big Horn Basin, presenting significant challenges to farmers of row crops like sugarbeets, corn and soybeans. According to Brock, sugarbeets are particularly susceptible to Palmer amaranth, and in some extreme cases, the weed’s presence has been linked to over 90 percent yield losses. Palmer amaranth poses real threats to production agriculture, but Brock notes the majority of the plant’s presence in Wyoming is located along roadsides and thought to be transported on field equipment. “We have over 100 known sites of Palmer amaranth and 80 percent of those are on roadsides,” she shares. Brock further notes efforts to contain Palmer amaranth are complicated by the ease in which seeds can be picked up and spread, along with the plant’s unpredictable growing season. “This plant is able to germinate throughout the growing season, which is part of the reason it’s so hard to manage,” Brock shares. “For whatever reason, both Palmer amaranth and waterhemp seem to emerge whenever.” Waterhemp research Waterhemp was first identified in Wyoming in 2025 in a sugarbeet field in the Big Horn Basin. Like Palmer amaranth, waterhemp has the potential to devastate row crops when left unmanaged, according to UW Extension. Brock notes, although the weed is still in an “early phase of invasion,” an increased spread could lead to large challenges for producers, particularly farmers in the Big Horn Basin who rely heavily on flood irrigation. “The worry is flood irrigation can transport several seeds to different fields,” Brock shares, adding sugarbeet harvest has also been hypothesized to be a potential spread hazard, as soil transported from affected fields can contain

Palmer amaranth – Palmer amaranth, waterhemp and other species in the amaranth family pose a growing threat to agricultural operations across the West, outcompeting crops and displaying resistance to herbicide treatments. Pictured is Palmer amaranth growing along a road. Courtesy photo

Ongoing research – Researchers with University of Wyoming Extension are continuing to monitor the presence of two increasingly common invasive plant species – Palmer amaranth and waterhemp – throughout Wyoming. Above, researchers vacuum pollen from a field to test for amaranth. Courtesy photo

seeds. Waterhemp has exhibited resistance to glyphosate, a popular herbicide choice for sugarbeet producers and many other row crop operations. If left unmanaged, Brock predicts significant impacts to farming operations as waterhemp spreads. For this reason, UW Extension and statewide partners are working tirelessly to advance research on both waterhemp and Palmer amaranth. Practical measures Throughout the past two years, Brock and the Wyoming Weed and Pest Council have partnered to conduct a statewide survey in order to document cases of Palmer amaranth and waterhemp. This important data informs UW research efforts and allows Extension to monitor the spread of amaranth throughout the state as management efforts continue to develop. Brock notes these weeds can be difficult to identify and encourages any producers who observe odd-looking pigweeds to get in touch with their local weed and pest district. In addition, an updated UW Extension bulletin reflecting the latest scientific research on amaranth control is available online at uwyoextension.org/publications. The publication also introduces readers to threats posed by amaranth species currently found in Wyoming and nearby states, in addition to outlining dispersal mechanisms, control options and each species’ defining characteristics. “The goal of this resource is to alert people to the pigweeds we have in the state and to the fact there are more just beyond our borders,” Brock shares. “We want people to know about the risks these weeds pose.” Grace Skavdahl is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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OBITUARIES John David Troughton Sr. March 15, 1939 – Sept. 16, 2026 John David Troughton Sr., the 27th attorney general of Wyoming and retired judge of Wyoming’s Third District, has died at age 87. John was born on March 15, 1939 in Deadwood, S.D. to John Franklin Troughton and Evangeline Angela Vehar Troughton. The Troughtons lived briefly in South Dakota before returning to Wyoming where John attended school until his father’s passing in 1954. John then moved to the Vehar Ranch near Mountain View and lived with his maternal grandmother Katerina “Katie” Vehar. John graduated from Mountain View High School in 1957. He attended the University of Wyoming (UW) for his bachelor’s degree, and he continued at UW where he graduated from the College of Law in 1966. John served as a second lieutenant with the Wyoming and Alaska Army National Guard from 1962-70. John married his better half, Barbara Jean Storey, on Nov. 27, 1965. Soon after, John and Barbara welcomed two children – Angela Ellen Troughton-Striecher and John David Troughton Jr. to the family. In 1966, after being admitted to the Wyoming Bar, John’s first employment as an attorney was with the U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, working as a law clerk for the Honorable J.J. Hickey. From 1967-68 he was employed by the Alaska Supreme Court, working for Chief Justice Buell Nesbitt. In August 1968, John hung his shingle in Kemmerer, where he practiced law for the next 11 years. During this time, he served as Lincoln County prosecuting attorney and represented a multitude of different interests including municipalities, political subdivisions, banks, insurance companies, mining companies, telephone utilities, electrical utilities and plain folks. In January 1979, Gov. Ed Herschler appointed John as attorney general for the state of Wyoming. In March 1981, he was appointed district judge for the Third Judicial District, and he moved his family from Cheyenne to Evanston. He served Lincoln, Uinta and Sweetwater counties in this capacity until April 30, 2001, when he retired from the bench. John was frequently heard saying the best part of his job was finalizing adoptions and making families whole. Until his passing, he kept three photo albums on his desk containing pictures of the families he united through adoption. After leaving the bench, John spent much of his time on the family ranch, which was homesteaded by his grandmother Katie in 1914. He often referred to the ranch as “either an expensive hobby, cheap therapy or an unprofitable business – each or all.” John loved to take his Fox Trotter horses and pack string of mules on long pack trips in the Wyoming wilderness. These trips often included his son John Jr., sometimes his wife, his daughter Angela and many good friends he met along the way. John’s final pack trip was September 2025 when he was 86 years old in the Wind River Mountains. John took a fall at the ranch that hastened the end of his life. He passed peacefully at McKay Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah on Sept. 16 with family in attendance. John is preceded in death by his beloved wife Barbara Jean Storey Troughton; his parents John F. and Angie Troughton; Angie’s siblings Katherine “Katie” Vehar, Lewis Vehar, Vincent Vehar, Joseph Vehar, Mary Vehar Konold and Ann Vehar Nida and cousins V. Anthony “Tony” Vehar and John J. Vehar. John is survived by his children Angela (Chris) Troughton Streicher and John (Amber Downey) Troughton Jr.; foster son Kevin Bettinson; sister Agnes Hand; grandchildren Norman (Briana) Krell, Kaitlin Krell, Ward Streicher and Kegun (Brittni Wininger) Troughton; great-grandchildren Seth Krell, Colter Krell, Rylee Krell and Weston Troughton; nieces Michelle Hand and Debbie (Joel) LaChance; nephew Rob Hand; cousins Kathy Vehar and Sue Vehar and numerous grandnieces and grandnephews. John has requested no funeral or services, but a Dutch oven feast in his honor will be planned in the spring. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations benefit two organizations John has supported since their inception – Youth Alternative Home Association, 395 City View Drive, Evanston, WY 82930 or Uinta County Sexual Assault and Family Violence Taskforce, 350 City View Dr #203, Evanston, WY 82930.

Pinedale welcomes biologist The Pinedale Region of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Zach Turnbull as the new wildlife biologist for the Pinedale Region. He officially assumed his role on Sept. 1. Originally from Creswell, Ore., Turnbull brings valuable experience to this role. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Wildlife Science from the University of Idaho and Oregon State University. His WGFD career began in the Pinedale Region in 2005 with the Large Carnivore Program, where he

focused on managing grizzly bear and wolf depredation in the Upper Green River Valley. Most recently, he served as the senior wildlife biologist in Buffalo, a position he has held since 2021. “Sublette County has amazing natural resources, diversity of wildlife and wonderful communities,” said Turnbull. “I’m thrilled to be back and look forward to my new role and responsibilities.” In his new position, Turnbull will oversee the management of wildlife in the Pinedale Region. He takes over from Dean Clause, who recently retired after a distinguished 35-year career with WGFD.

Large carnivore knowledge – Zach Turnbull, pictured left, leads a new employee training on bear trapping protocol. Wyoming Game and Fish Department photo

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October 21, 2026

Another big run of Spring Calves! Selling just over 3700 on a steady market! Cow Sale Saturday & Another Spring Calf Special next Wednesday! Thank you for your business! ALAN & EILEEN GOLTER, SHERIDAN WY 54 BLK STRCF PC 621 418.00 WT 2,595.85 19 BLK STRCF PC 464 530.00 WT 2,460.31 49 BLK HFRCF PC 571 387.00 WT 2,209.45 9 BLK HFRCF PC 471 460.00 WT 2,167.11 3 BLK HFRCF PC 382 477.50 WT 1,822.45 AMERICAN RANCH, GILLETTE WY 36 BLK STRCF PC 533 472.00 WT 2,517.33 10 BLK STRCF PC 461 530.00 WT 2,443.30 42 BLK HFRCF PC 501 432.00 WT 2,165.14 6 BLK HFRCF PC 431 474.00 WT 2,042.15 DEAN COLE, SHERIDAN WY 56 BLK/BWF STRCF PC 600 429.00 WT 2,572.08 22 BLK/BWF STRCF PC 495 490.00 WT 2,426.61 49 BLK/BWF HFRCF PC 553 409.00 WT 2,262.85 16 BLK HFRCF PC 444 479.00 WT 2,127.05 WY CONSIGNMENTS 100 BLK/BWF STRCF PC 538 464.00 WT 2,497.48 57 BLK/BWF STRCF PC 531 464.00 WT 2,464.89 36 BLK/BWF STRCF PC 462 535.00 WT 2,470.65 84 BLK/BWF HFRCF PC 510 435.00 WT 2,217.72 86 BLK/BWF HFRCF PC 510 435.00 WT 2,218.24 23 BLK/BWF HFRCF PC 413 490.00 WT 2,026.04 DAVE REDDING, HULETT WY 48 BLK/BWF STRCF BT 582 434.00 WT 2,526.24 11 BLK/BWF STRCF BT 448 525.00 WT 2,350.56 25 BLK/BWF HFRCF BT 511 430.00 WT 2,199.02 5 BLK/BWF HFRCF BT 422 487.50 WT 2,057.25 ROBERT & DILLINGER FAMILY REV, ROZET WY 41 BLK/BWF STRCF PC 537 463.00 WT 2,484.39 19 BLK/BWF STRCF PC 463 527.00 WT 2,439.45 46 BLK/BWF HFRCF PC 497 441.00 WT 2,192.05 WY CONSIGNMENTS 56 BLK STRCF BT 506 480.00 WT 2,430.00 11 BLK STRCF BT 406 575.00 WT 2,336.59 85 BLK HFRCF BT 483 452.00 WT 2,183.95 17 BLK HFRCF BT 360 492.50 WT 1,771.55 MONTE L BRUG, PARKMAN WY 19 BLK STRCF PC 489 497.00 WT 2,432.68 7 BLK/BWF STRCF PC 419 557.50 WT 2,333.53 10 BLK HFRCF PC 460 452.00 WT 2,076.94 MICHAEL E AND BONNIE L ELLENW, BANNER WY 25 BLK STRCF PC 594 427.00 WT 2,537.23 18 BLK STRCF PC 496 490.00 WT 2,429.58 21 BLK/BWF HFRCF PC 504 426.00 WT 2,146.22 10 BLK/BWF HFRCF PC 389 472.50 WT 1,838.02 CHEYENNE R OR JESSE K. GREUB, BUFFALO WY 10 BLK/BWF STRCF PC 558 431.00 WT 2,404.98 16 BLK/BWF HFRCF PC 504 438.00 WT 2,207.79 PEARCE RANCH LLC, RANCHESTER WY 25 BLK/BWF STRCF PC 575 429.00 WT 2,468.46 27 BLK/BWF HFRCF PC 569 387.50 WT 2,204.44

DEREK GREGORY, NEWCASTLE WY 20 BLK STRCF PC 561 440.00 WT 2,467.30 4 BLK STRCF PC 436 535.00 WT 2,333.93 21 BLK HFRCF PC 531 417.00 WT 2,215.06 3 BLK HFRCF PC 452 440.00 WT 1,987.33 MILL IRON 4 LIVESTOCK LLC, BANNER WY 24 BLK STRCF PC 577 430.00 WT 2,481.45 8 BLK STRCF PC 461 522.00 WT 2,404.46 14 BLK HFRCF PC 544 410.00 WT 2,230.10 8 BLK HFRCF PC 431 507.50 WT 2,188.59 KYLE MANSELLE, STORY WY 12 BLK STRCF BT 595 424.00 WT 2,521.03 ALAN J & NANCY M KOBIELUSZ, SHERIDAN WY 45 BLK STRCF BT 590 428.50 WT 2,528.62 10 BLK STRCF BT 431 556.00 WT 2,393.58 31 BLK HFRCF BT 505 432.50 WT 2,183.42 3 BLK HFRCF BT 393 482.50 WT 1,897.83 COW CREEK LIVESTOCK LLC, GILLETTE WY 54 RED STRCF PC 486 498.00 WT 2,422.21 22 RED HFRCF PC 418 542.50 WT 2,266.17 23 RED HFRCF PC 451 479.00 WT 2,161.74 14 RED HFRCF PC 388 497.50 WT 1,929.58 MILLS BROTHERS LP, GILLETTE WY 36 BLK STRCF BT 553 448.00 WT 2,479.55 14 BLK STRCF BT 440 555.00 WT 2,442.00 15 BLK HFRCF BT 500 430.00 WT 2,150.00 7 BLK HFRCF BT 415 485.00 WT 2,012.75 RONALD D OR MARILYN K BUTCHER, BANNER WY 10 BWF STRCF PC 600 427.00 WT 2,559.86 17 BWF HFRCF PC 549 405.00 WT 2,221.54 DENNIS CAMINO, BUFFALO WY 11 BLK/BWF STRCF PC 572 430.00 WT 2,460.77 6 BLK/BWF HFRCF PC 505 423.00 WT 2,136.15 JUSTIN KISSACK, GILLETTE WY 4 BLK STRCF PC 570 429.00 WT 2,445.30 2 BLK HFRCF PC 510 418.00 WT 2,131.80 STEPHEN YELLOWTAIL, WYOLA MT 10 BLK STRCF PC 337 671.00 WT 2,257.91 5 BLK STRCF PC 417 547.50 WT 2,283.07 15 BLK HFRCF PC 524 418.00 WT 2,191.71 7 BLK HFRCF PC 320 565.00 WT 1,808.00 GALEN OR KIM KRETSCHMAN, GILLETTE WY 20 BLK/BWF STRCF PC 547 439.50 WT 2,402.96 44 BLK/BWF HFRCF PC 512 420.00 WT 2,148.68 DANIEL W KOLTISKA, SHERIDAN WY 38 RED STRCF PC 573 433.00 WT 2,481.20 11 RED STRCF PC 454 479.00 WT 2,175.09 15 RED HFRCF PC 525 415.00 WT 2,178.75 19 RED HFRCF PC 436 460.00 WT 2,003.42 KYLE J SAMPSON, SHERIDAN WY 50 BLK/BWF STRCF BT 524 477.00 WT 2,498.52 25 BLK/BWF STRCF BT 428 560.00 WT 2,399.04 RANDY HELFRICH, BUFFALO WY 5 BLK STRCF 583 422.00 WT 2,460.26 5 BLK HFRCF 486 440.00 WT 2,138.40 HARDY RANCH, DOUGLAS WY 20 BLK BULLCF PC 487 507.00 WT 2,467.82 EDWARD L OR COLLEEN F WILSON, LODGE GRASS 26 BLK/BWF STRCF BT 531 467.50 WT 2,481.34 21 BLK/BWF STRCF BT 451 522.00 WT 2,355.21 25 BLK/BWF HFRCF BT 500 431.50 WT 2,156.63 10 BLK/BWF HFRCF BT 367 505.50 WT 1,852.65 RAFTER L RANCH CORP, KAYCEE WY 23 CHAR STRCF BT 514 472.50 WT 2,427.21

14 CHAR STRCF BT 427 487.50 WT 2,082.32 24 CHAR HFRCF BT 497 421.00 WT 2,091.84 12 CHAR HFRCF BT 400 461.00 WT 1,842.07 DAVE OR SHEILA PAUMER, HYATTVILLE WY 17 BLK STRCF BT 597 418.00 WT 2,495.70 4 BLK STRCF BT 543 450.00 WT 2,441.25 5 BLK STRCF BT 414 540.00 WT 2,235.60 18 BLK HFRCF BT 575 373.00 WT 2,144.75 6 BLK HFRCF BT 463 458.00 WT 2,122.06 GARY G. KOLTISKA TRUST, SHERIDAN WY 14 BLK/BWF STRCF PC 545 453.50 WT 2,471.57 9 BLK/BWF HFRCF PC 575 385.00 WT 2,213.75 EDDY KNUDSON, BUFFALO WY 37 BLK HFRCF 527 412.50 WT 2,174.54 5 BLK/BWF HFRCF 395 482.50 WT 1,905.87 484 502.50 WT 2,433.53 7 BLK STRCF TRAVIS JOHNSON, BANNER WY 23 BLK/BWF STRCF PC 559 444.00 WT 2,481.57 8 BLK HFRCF PC 519 412.50 WT 2,139.84 MARY KEARNEY, BUSBY MT 24 BLK/ STRCF BT 579 431.00 WT 2,497.10 14 BLK/BWF STRCF BT 475 483.00 WT 2,292.52 MOONEY RANCH, GILLETTE WY 34 BLK STRCF BT 557 444.00 WT 2,473.99 3 BLK STRCF BT 443 520.00 WT 2,305.33 10 BLK HFRCF BT 484 447.50 WT 2,165.90 KEN A OR TERESA GORZALKA, WYARNO WY 20 BLK STRCF PC 607 415.00 WT 2,518.01 9 BLK HFRCF PC 482 450.00 WT 2,170.00 ANTHONY OR NANCY TRANGMOE, SHERIDAN WY 23 BLK HFRCF PC 502 427.50 WT 2,147.72 6 BLK STRCF PC 577 435.00 WT 2,508.50 MOORE & MOORE LIVESTOCK L, DOUGLAS WY 14 BLK STRCF 701 374.00 WT 2,623.34 19 BLK STRCF 557 448.50 WT 2,497.43 DWAYNE & AMY KOBIELUSZ, SHERIDAN WY 21 BLK STRCF BT 549 451.00 WT 2,475.13 12 BLK HFRCF BT 488 445.00 WT 2,169.37 JUSTIN OVERTURF, WYOLA MT 12 BLK STRCF PC 582 426.50 WT 2,482.58 GABRIEL HAVENER, LODGE GRASS MT 16 RED STRCF PC 593 419.50 WT 2,488.15 7 RED STRCF PC 569 419.50 WT 2,388.15 23 RED STRCF PC 457 497.50 WT 2,274.44 9 RED HFRCF PC 418 491.00 WT 2,051.28 RYAN AND TEMBERLEY LONG, CASPER WY 14 BLK STRCF BT 518 473.00 WT 2,451.15 7 BLK STRCF BT 415 532.50 WT 2,209.87 JOHNSON - ROGERS CATTLE C, BUFFALO WY 29 RD/RWF STRCF 404 528.00 WT 2,132.93 BRUCE & TERESA DAVIDSON, BANNER WY 8 RED STRCF PC 664 381.00 WT 2,528.88 WILL KLAAHSEN, SHERIDAN WY 9 BK/RD STRCF PC 491 482.00 WT 2,367.15 5 BLK HFRCF PC 431 483.00 WT 2,081.73 MATT AND TERRI WALD, LODGE GRASS MT 25 CHAR STRCF PC 416 517.50 WT 2,152.80 12 RED STRCF PC 477 485.00 WT 2,311.83 14 RED HFRCF PC 423 475.00 WT 2,006.87 THOMAS W. OR THOMAS J MICHELE, SHERIDAN 12 BLK STRCF PC 570 412.50 WT 2,351.25 TRAVIS SWINYER, SHERIDAN WY 7 BLK STRCF 558 442.50 WT 2,468.51 5 BLK HFRCF 501 431.00 WT 2,159.31 KAREN &/OR ROBERT DANNAR, SHERIDAN WY 10 BLK STRCF PC 620 403.00 WT 2,498.60 8 BLK HFRCF PC 534 407.00 WT 2,172.36

• Fall 2026 Schedule • October 28 - Spring Calf Special • October 31 - Regular Weigh Up Sale - Selling All Classes • November 4 - Spring Calf Special November 7 - Regular Weigh Up Sale - Selling All Classes • November 11 - Spring Calf Special November 14 - Bred Cow/Exposed Cow Special and Weigh up Special - Selling All Classes November 18 - Spring Calf Special and Regular Weigh Up Special - Selling All Classes November 21 - Redland Angus Bull Sale - Fall Sale • November 25 - NO SALE, Happy Thanksgiving! November 28 - NO SALE! • December 2 - Regular Weigh Up Sale - Selling All Classes December 5 - Bighorn Mountain Heart of the Herd Bred Cow and Heifer Special December 9 - Spring Calf and Weaned Calf Special • December 16 - Regular Weigh Up Sale - Selling All Classes December 19 - Cows for Christmas Bred Cow and Heifer Special • December 23 - NO SALE - Merry Christmas! December 30 - NO SALE - Happy New Year!

To view the consignment lists visit our website • www.buffalolivestockwyo.com

Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 38 No. 27 • October 24, 2026

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Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 38 No. 27 • October 24, 2026

Researchers uncover multiple genetic paths to mottled feathers in chickens The white-tipped feathers found in many chicken breeds may look like variations of the same decorative pattern, but new research shows they do not all share the same genetic origin. Researchers from the Texas A&M University (TAMU) College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) found at least three independently occurring mutations involving the same gene can produce mottling, a pigmentation pattern characterized by white feather tips. The findings, published in Animal Genetics, provide insight into how selective breeding and human preferences have shaped the diversity seen among domestic chickens. “Mottling is a bit unusual because there are at least three different mutations causing a very similar phenotype,” said Dr. Leif Andersson, a professor in the VMBS Department of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences. The findings show different genetic changes can converge on the same visible trait. In this case, the three mutations arose independently and were each preserved through selective breeding. Mottling is found in chicken breeds around the world. On chickens with otherwise black feathers, the pattern typically appears as white tips, creating a spotted appearance across the bird’s plumage. The pattern develops when pigment cells do not migrate normally as feathers grow. If pigment cells do not reach the end of a developing feather, its tip remains white. One gene, multiple mutations Among domestic animals, a physical trait shared across multiple breeds can often be traced to a single mutation which spread as animals carrying it were bred with different populations. Therefore, finding several mutations affecting the same gene was unexpected. For example, Andersson said the dominant white coloration found in commercially important chicken populations, including White Leghorns, is associated with one specific mutation. Mottling appears to have followed another evolutionary path. Rather than descending from one original mutation, similar patterns arose independently in different groups of chickens. People then selected birds with those patterns for breeding, allowing the separate mutations to become established in multiple breeds. “These mutations occurred independently,” Andersson said. “Humans bred chickens carrying different mutations because they liked the feather pattern, and mutations had no negative effect on egg or

meat production.” This process is an example of parallel evolution, in which similar traits develop separately in different populations. It also demonstrates how selective breeding can preserve genetic diversity which might otherwise remain rare. “Humans appreciate diversity among their domestic animals as long as a mutation does not cause harm to the animal,” Andersson said. “This is why mutations at the EDNRB2 locus have been selected multiple times during the evolution of domestic chickens.” Following the genetics of mottling To determine how different mutations could create the same feather pattern, researchers examined the genetic origins of mottling across several chicken breeds. Previous research had connected mottling in several Japanese chicken breeds to a particular mutation in EDNRB2, a gene which helps regulate pigmentation in birds. However, when Andersson and his colleagues examined other mottled breeds, they quickly encountered a problem with this explanation. “We tested the specific sequence variant reported by the Japanese group and immediately found the mutation was not present in the Mottled Houdan, for instance,” Andersson said. The Mottled Houdan, a breed originating in France, displays the same distinctive white-tipped feathers. Its lack of the previously identified mutation suggested another genetic change had produced the pattern. To investigate, researchers bred Mottled Houdan chickens with non-mottled Black Langshan chickens and used genetic mapping to locate the region associated with the trait. The analysis narrowed the search to a section of chromosome four containing EDNRB2. Whole-genome sequencing then identified a different mutation in EDNRB2 which was strongly associated with mottling in Houdans and several other non-Japanese breeds. The researchers also found evidence additional mutations near the same gene contribute to mottling in other breeds. Together, the results indicate at least three versions of EDNRB2, known as alleles, can create similar mottled patterns. Although the alleles involve the same gene, they do not contain the same mutation. Japanese breeds carry one mutation, while Mottled Houdans and several other non-Japanese breeds carry another. The precise mutation or mutations responsible for mottling in several other breeds have not yet been identified. At the center of these different genetic paths is EDNRB2, a gene producing a receptor for endothelin

3, a protein which supports the growth and movement of pigment-producing cells. “Reduced EDNRB2 function leads to reduced pigmentation,” Andersson said. “If the gene is inactivated completely, there is probably an almost complete lack of pigmentation. Thus, mottling is a mild mutation that reduces EDNRB2 signaling.” Because many mutations could mildly disrupt EDNRB2 signaling, separate genetic changes can ultimately produce nearly identical mottling patterns.

Understanding pigmentation across species The study’s primary significance lies in helping researchers understand the genetics and molecular mechanisms that regulate pigmentation patterns. The work may also contribute to a broader understanding of related biological pathways. Birds have an EDNRB2 gene specializing in pigmentation, but humans have a corresponding gene called EDNRB which has a wider role in development. Mutations in human EDNRB can cause

Hirschsprung disease, a condition involving a lack of nerve cells in parts of the colon which can also include pigmentation changes. Although mottling in chickens and Hirschsprung disease are very different conditions, studying how related genes function across species can help researchers better understand their roles in cell development and migration. The findings also demonstrate how a feather pattern that appears simple on the surface can conceal a much more complicated

genetic history. Even with the origins of mottling now better understood, many of the colors and patterns seen among domestic chickens still hold unanswered genetic questions. “Our work on mottling is complete, but we are continuing to study several other gene variants which affect pigmentation patterns in chickens,” Andersson said. Dr. Camryn Haines is the communications coordinator for TAMU VMBS. This article was originally published by TAMU VMBS on Oct. 13.

Wyoming Livestock Roundup • Volume 38 No. 27 • October 24, 2026

RIVERTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION Friday, October 16 & Tuesday, October 20 Market Report 5104 Head Sold Representative Sales BRED HEIFER Lander 1 BLK-BHFR, 865#........................................................ $2600 BRED COW Cora 1 BLK-BCOW, 1105#..................................................... $2850 3 BLK-BCOW, 1377# .................................................... $2850 Big Piney 2 BLK-BCOW, 1538# .................................................... $2725 Green River 1 RED-BCOW, 1310#.................................................... $2700 Big Piney 12 BLK-BCOW, 1314# .................................................... $2625 Pavillion 1 BLK-BCOW, 1560# .................................................... $2500 Big Piney 2 BLK-BCOW, 1520# ..................................................... $2450 Pavillion 2 BLK-BCOW, 1378# .................................................... $2400 Diamondville 5 BLK-BCOW, 1341# .................................................... $2375 Spearfish 1 BLK-BCOW, 1400# .................................................... $2350 Cora 2 BLK-BCOW, 1275# .................................................... $2300 Big Piney 7 BLK-BCOW, 1464# .................................................... $2275 PAIRS Pinedale 2 BLK-PAIR, 1098# ....................................................... $3400 Diamondville 2 BLK-PAIR, 1385# ....................................................... $3450 COWS Daniel 1 BLK-COW, 1080# .................................................... $250.00 Big Piney 3 BLK-COW, 1020# .................................................... $242.00 Worland 4 BLK-COW, 1234# .................................................... $239.11 Pavillion 1 BWF-COW, 1115# ................................................... $237.50 Arapahoe 1 BLK-COW, 1100# .................................................... $230.00 Worland 2 RED-COW, 1110#.................................................... $225.23 Diamondville 1 BLK-COW, 1115# .................................................... $220.00 Thayne 2 BLK-COW, 1175# .................................................... $207.00 Lander 3 BLK-COW, 1152# .................................................... $197.50 1 BLK-COW, 1175# .................................................... $195.00 Worland 15 BLK-COW, 1267# .................................................... $194.90 18 BLK-COW, 1269# .................................................... $193.83 12 BLK-COW, 1231# .................................................... $193.77 18 BLK-COW, 1320# .................................................... $183.29 3 BLK-COW, 1160# .................................................... $183.19 Farson 1 BLK-COW, 1140# .................................................... $180.00 Worland 1 BLK-COW, 1215# .................................................... $176.95 Afton 2 RED-COW, 1233# ................................................... $172.50 Boulder 3 BLK-COW, 1087# .................................................... $171.00 Farson 1 BLK-COW, 1060# .................................................... $168.00 Worland 2 BLK-COW, 1573# .................................................... $158.98 Boulder 1 BWF-COW, 1035#................................................... $157.50 Worland 2 BLK-COW, 1393# .................................................... $155.00 Farson 1 BLK-COW, 1120# .................................................... $153.00 Dubois 2 BLK-COW, 1253# .................................................... $152.00 Worland 1 BLK-COW, 1585# .................................................... $150.00 Diamondville 1 BLK-COW, 1330# .................................................... $149.50 Daniel 4 BWF-COW, 1211# ................................................... $149.00 3 BWF-COW, 1242#................................................... $148.00 Farson 4 BLK-COW, 1250# .................................................... $147.00 Shoshoni 2 BLK-COW, 1460# .................................................... $146.50 Diamondville 5 BLK-COW, 1315# .................................................... $145.50 Farson 2 BLK-COW, 1273# .................................................... $144.50 Big Piney 6 BLK-COW, 1140# .................................................... $143.50 7 BLK-COW, 1183# .................................................... $143.00 Arapahoe 1 BLK-COW, 1375# .................................................... $142.00 Big Piney 10 BLK-COW, 1174# .................................................... $141.00 Dubois 1 BLK-COW, 1145# .................................................... $140.00 Idaho Falls 3 BLK-COW, 1585# .................................................... $139.50 3 BLK-COW, 1628# .................................................... $139.00 Big Piney 4 BLK-COW, 1424# .................................................... $138.50 Idaho Falls 3 BLK-COW, 1452# .................................................... $137.00 Diamondville 1 BLK-COW, 1370# .................................................... $136.00 Idaho Falls 4 BLK-COW, 1528# .................................................... $134.00 3 BLK-COW, 1757# .................................................... $133.50 Thayne 1 BWF-COW, 1200#................................................... $133.00 Big Piney 1 BLK-COW, 1140# .................................................... $132.00 Lander 1 BWF-COW, 1245#................................................... $131.50 Afton 3 MIX-COW, 1583# .................................................... $130.00 Evanston 3 MIX-COW, 1060# .................................................... $129.50 Riverton 1 BLK-COW, 1230# .................................................... $126.00 Arapahoe 1 BLK-COW, 1515# .................................................... $125.00 HEIFERETTES Boulder 18 BLK-HFRT, 836# ..................................................... $327.50 Worland 4 BLK-HFRT, 895# ..................................................... $324.02 Boulder 1 BLK-HFRT, 765# ..................................................... $315.00 Farson 3 BLK-HFRT, 847# ..................................................... $315.00 Daniel 5 BLK-HFRT, 876# ..................................................... $313.50 Sherdian 7 BLK-HFRT, 1009# ................................................... $296.00 Boulder 5 BLK-HFRT, 950# ..................................................... $291.00 Sherdian 1 BLK-HFRT, 1010# ................................................... $290.00 7 BLK-HFRT, 1021# ................................................... $286.50 Boulder 1 BLK-HFRT, 945# ..................................................... $283.00 Daniel 1 BLK-HFRT, 965# ..................................................... $282.50 Lander 1 BLK-HFRT, 1000# ................................................... $281.00 Dubois 3 BLK-HFRT, 1008# ................................................... $277.50 Lander 3 BLK-HFRT, 1013# ................................................... $273.00 Riverton 1 BLK-HFRT, 1060# ................................................... $270.00 BULLS McKinnion 1 BWF-BULL, 2010# .................................................. $192.00 Arapahoe 1 BLK-BULL, 1910# ................................................... $185.00 Afton 1 RED-BULL, 1965#................................................... $175.50 Lander 1 BLK-BULL, 1510# ................................................... $173.00 4 HERFD-BULL, 1781# .............................................. $172.00 Boulder 2 HERFD-BULL, 1748# .............................................. $171.50 Crowheart 1 BLK-BULL, 1690# ................................................... $170.50 Lander 2 BLK-BULL, 1728# .................................................... $170.00 Afton 1 RED-BULL, 1650#................................................... $169.50 Lander 1 BLK-BULL, 1880# ................................................... $165.00 Mckinnon 2 BLK-BULL, 1890# ................................................... $164.00 Phoenix 1 BLK-BULL, 2035# ................................................... $163.00 STEERS Riverton 11 BWF-STR, 342# ...................................................... $687.50 Crowheart 25 BLK-STR, 361# ....................................................... $645.00 Laramie 9 BLK-STR, 296# ....................................................... $617.50 Big Piney 15 BLK-STR, 357# ....................................................... $608.00 Lander 14 BLK-STR, 389# ....................................................... $607.50 Thermopolis 17 BLK-STR, 386# ....................................................... $607.00 Lander 10 BLK-STR, 338# ....................................................... $600.00 22 BLK-STR, 385# ....................................................... $600.00 Crowheart 11 BLK-STR, 397# ....................................................... $590.00 Riverton 9 BLK-STR, 411# ....................................................... $590.00

Lander 33 BLK-STR, 412# ....................................................... $577.00 Eden 38 RED-STR, 427# ...................................................... $572.00 16 BLK-STR, 435# ....................................................... $567.50 Pavillion 12 BLK-STR, 418# ....................................................... $565.00 Riverton 12 BLK-STR, 443# ....................................................... $551.00 Rawlins 5 BLK-STR, 402# ....................................................... $532.50 Riverton 68 BLK-STR, 462# ....................................................... $530.00 St Stephens 19 BLK-STR, 477# ....................................................... $525.00 Lander 70 BLK-STR, 487# ....................................................... $516.00 Pavillion 10 BLK-STR, 481# ....................................................... $513.00 48 BLK-STR, 492# ....................................................... $511.00 Crowheart 55 BLK-STR, 476# ....................................................... $510.00 Thermopolis 57 BLK-STR, 490# ....................................................... $500.50 16 BWF-STR, 497# ...................................................... $500.00 5 BLK-STR, 505# ....................................................... $500.00 Daniel 12 BLK-STR, 513# ....................................................... $499.00 Crowheart 41 BLK-STR, 511# ....................................................... $495.00 Lander 53 BLK-STR, 527# ....................................................... $494.00 Big Piney 40 BLK-STR, 504# ....................................................... $493.00 Eden 12 RED-STR, 514# ...................................................... $481.00 Lander 13 BLK-STR, 530# ....................................................... $481.00 Riverton 18 BLK-STR, 523# ....................................................... $477.50 Crowheart 12 BLK-STR, 527# ....................................................... $475.00 Riverton 28 BLK-STR, 538# ....................................................... $475.00 Thayne 6 BLK-STR, 542# ....................................................... $462.50 St Stephens 12 BLK-STR, 558# ....................................................... $459.00 Robertson 10 BWF-STR, 554# ...................................................... $452.50 Cody 9 BLK-STR, 551# ....................................................... $452.00 Riverton 12 BLK-STR, 548# ....................................................... $450.00 33 BLK-STR, 561# ....................................................... $450.00 Kinnear 19 BLK-STR, 589# ....................................................... $434.00 Casper 20 RED-STR, 555# ...................................................... $433.50 Lander 40 BLK-STR, 596# ....................................................... $433.00 11 BLK-STR, 583# ....................................................... $431.00 Big Piney 21 BLK-STR, 585# ....................................................... $422.00 Riverton 22 BLK-STR, 601# ....................................................... $422.00 Thermopolis 15 BWF-STR, 599# ...................................................... $417.00 Riverton 16 BLK-STR, 591# ....................................................... $416.00 Crowheart 45 BLK-STR, 592# ....................................................... $412.00 Douglas 20 BLK-STR, 614# ....................................................... $410.00 Riverton 23 BLK-STR, 631# ....................................................... $409.50 Pavillion 37 BLK-STR, 639# ....................................................... $408.50 Shoshoni 27 HERFD-STR, 603#.................................................. $406.25 Crowheart 15 BLK-STR, 610# ....................................................... $404.50 Lander 16 BLK-STR, 640# ........................................................ $397.50 Jackson 29 BLK-STR, 607# ....................................................... $391.50 19 BLK-STR, 642# ....................................................... $390.00 Green River 13 BLK-STR, 648# ....................................................... $386.00 Crowheart 39 BLK-STR, 644# ....................................................... $380.00 Riverton 61 BLK-STR, 656# ....................................................... $380.00 Shoshoni 15 HERFD-STR, 666#.................................................. $373.00 Riverton 13 BLK-STR, 684# ....................................................... $360.00 Crowheart 12 BLK-STR, 703# ....................................................... $357.50 Pavillion 20 BLK-STR, 722# ....................................................... $353.00 Riverton 9 BLK-STR, 735# ....................................................... $352.00 Thermopolis 9 BLK-STR, 837# ....................................................... $342.50 Riverton 33 BLK-STR, 783# ....................................................... $342.00 Moran 8 BLK-STR, 889# ....................................................... $334.50 Lander 4 BLK-STR, 841# ....................................................... $334.00 20 BLK-STR, 918# ....................................................... $330.50 Cora 5 BLK-STR, 1055# ..................................................... $295.00 HEIFERS Crowheart 5 BLK-HFR, 267# ....................................................... $630.00 Riverton 5 BLK-HFR, 276# ....................................................... $592.50 Crowheart 23 BLK-HFR, 328# ....................................................... $580.00 Lander 39 BLK-HFR, 400# ....................................................... $543.00 6 BLK-HFR, 323# ....................................................... $542.50 39 BLK-HFR, 396# ....................................................... $540.00 7 BLK-HFR, 343# ....................................................... $527.50 Crowheart 4 BLK-HFR, 355# ....................................................... $522.50 Laramie 49 BLK-HFR, 413# ....................................................... $519.00 Crowheart 28 BLK-HFR, 418# ....................................................... $512.00 Eden 6 BLK-HFR, 381# ....................................................... $502.50 Thermopolis 10 BWF-HFR, 425# ...................................................... $502.50 Daniel 18 BLK-HFR, 425# ....................................................... $496.00 Crowheart 15 BLK-HFR, 430# ....................................................... $496.00 Lander 39 BLK-HFR, 444# ....................................................... $490.00 Fort Bridger 14 BLK-HFR, 432# ....................................................... $487.50 Lander 39 BLK-HFR, 434# ....................................................... $485.00 Pavillion 28 BLK-HFR, 446# ....................................................... $472.00 Riverton 47 BLK-HFR, 462# ....................................................... $462.00 Kinnear 12 BLK-HFR, 473# ....................................................... $457.50 Eden 29 BLK-HFR, 484# ....................................................... $447.00 St Stephens 17 BLK-HFR, 497# ....................................................... $442.00 Riverton 12 BWF-HFR, 494# ...................................................... $435.00 Lander 23 BLK-HFR, 522# ....................................................... $435.00 Big Piney 39 BLK-HFR, 503# ....................................................... $433.00 Lander 9 BLK-HFR, 492# ....................................................... $431.00 Riverton 46 BLK-HFR, 519# ....................................................... $424.00 St Stephens 5 BLK-HFR, 538# ....................................................... $420.00 Manila 21 BLK-HFR, 540# ....................................................... $399.00 Crowheart 35 BLK-HFR, 559# ....................................................... $391.00 Riverton 14 BLK-HFR, 548# ....................................................... $390.00 17 BLK-HFR, 569# ....................................................... $389.00 5 BLK-HFR, 573# ....................................................... $381.00 Shoshoni 16 HERFD-HFR, 572# ................................................. $375.00 Pavillion 21 BLK-HFR, 569# ....................................................... $374.50 Crowheart 36 BLK-HFR, 583# ....................................................... $374.00 Riverton 6 BLK-HFR, 590# ....................................................... $364.00 Thermopolis 20 BLK-HFR, 615# ....................................................... $362.50 Casper 34 BLK-HFR, 616# ....................................................... $356.50 Pavillion 16 BLK-HFR, 639# ....................................................... $354.00 Riverton 41 BLK-HFR, 655# ....................................................... $349.00 Crowheart 11 BLK-HFR, 671# ....................................................... $342.00 Riverton 4 BLK-HFR, 698# ....................................................... $333.00 Casper 8 BLK-HFR, 749# ....................................................... $325.00 Riverton 12 BLK-HFR, 726# ....................................................... $320.00

Early Consignments TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 CALF & YEARLING SPECIAL START TIME 9:00 AM YEARLINGS Chrisman Ranch- 30 Blk Ang PTO Yrlng Hfrs 800900#. Boroff Land & Livestock- 9 PTO Blk Ang Yrlng Hfrs 975-1000# 2 Yrlng Strs 1000#. CALVES Ruby Ranch- 450 Blk Ang & Ang X Strs & Hfrs 400500#. Rec Vista 5, Nasalgen & 7 way @ branding. Sired by Powerful Blk Angus Bulls. Reputation, High Desert, Green Calves!! Nicholls Ranch- 450 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 450550#. Rec Vision 7 w/ Somnus & Nasalgen @ branding. Sired by Popo Agie & Ingalls Blk Angus bulls. High elevation. Green & Fancy! Star Shadow L/L- 350 Blk Ang & CharX Strs & Hfrs 350-450#. Rec Virashield 6 & Bar Vac 7 @ branding. Knife cut. Sired by McKim Charolais & Redland Redbank Blk Ang Bulls. Fancy, light, green, high desert! Steve Husted – 240 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 500600#. Rec Vista Once SQ & Vision 7 @ branding and Precon. Popo Agie Black Angus sired. Choice, High desert calves! Lots of genetics! Roberts Land & Livestock- 240 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 475-500#. Rec Nasalgen & 8 way @ branding; Vista Once SQ & 8 way @ Precon. Sired by Low PAP Blk Angus bulls. High elevation, choice calves! Kerry & Jeannie Cooper- 200 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 400-500#. Rec Vista Once & Vision 8 w/Somnus @ branding. Knife cut. 100% Blk Ang sired. One brand & Green! Darwin Griebel- 150 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 450-550#. Rec Vista Once SQ & Vision 8 w Somnus + Spur. Knife cut. Sired by Popo Agie & Herring Black Angus bulls. High elevation! Dan & Anna Smedts – 150 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 450-500#. Rec Vision 8 & Vista Once @ branding. Sired by Clay Creek Blk Ang bulls. High desert calves! Rowdy & Valree Muir- 125 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 400-500#. Rec Multi-Min 90, Calfguard & Enforce 3 @ birth; 8 way @ branding. Knife cut. High elevation. Choice, green, powerful calves!! Mary Mead Ltd. Partnership- 125 Sim/Angus Strs & Hfrs 550-625#. T-Heart and Black Summit Sim/Ang bulls. Rec 8-way and Inforce 3 at branding. Knife cut. IMI certified NHTC, All Natural. Fancy, high elevation calves! Fayette Ranch- 120 Mostly Blk Hfrs 425-475#. Rec One Shot, 8 way & Inforce @ branding. Fancy, High elevation calves! Fort Ridge Cattle Co.- 110 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 500-550#. Rec Vista Once SQ & Vision 7 w/Spur @ branding. Born March-Apr. Sired by Gerstner bulls out of Ten Sleep and Sims Cattle Company bulls out of McFadden. Fancy, high desert calves! Hill Land & Cattle- 100 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 400-525#. Rec Vision 7 + Spur, BO-SE & Multi Min @ birth ; Vista Once SQ & Vision 8 w/Somnus+ Spur @ branding. Knife cut. Sired by Low PAP Lucky 7, Ingalls Angus Black Angus bulls & a small % Durbin Creek Hereford bulls. Complete mineral program. High desert calves! Leach & McKee- 90 Blk Ang & AngX(F1) Strs & Hfrs 500-600#. Rec Vista Once SQ & 8 way @ branding & poured. High elevation. Big, stout calves! Jim Remick- 84 Blk Ang/CharX Strs & Hfrs 500-600#. Rec Vision 7 & Vista Once @ branding & Precon(9-13). High desert. Reputation! Dillon Terrill/ T4 Livestock- 80 Blk & BWF Strs & Hfrs 450-550#. Rec Pyramid 5 & 7 way @ branding. Sired by Powerful GG&T Blk bulls. Weaned on grass meadow & grass hay. Good set of desert calves! Leonard Roberts- 80 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 550650#. Rec comp vacc @ branding. High elevation. One brand! Dick & Sue Thoman- 75 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 450-550#. Rec Vision 7 w/Somnus + Spur & Nasalgen @branding. High desert calves! Reputation! Amanda Hellyer- 70 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 450550#. Rec BVD vacc @ branding. Sired by Popo Agie Black Angus bulls. One brand! Double 7 Cattle LLC- 65 Blk Ang Strs & Hfrs 450-550#. Rec Vista Once SQ, Nasalgen & Vision 7 @ branding. Sire by Traveler & Gold Strike Black Angus bulls. High desert! Levi & Haley Lozier- 60 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 475-525#. Rev Vision 8 & Vista Once SQ @ branding. High elevation. Good calves! Mick Talmadge- 55 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 475575#. Comp vacc @ branding. Choice calves! Amy Cross & Dave Brant- 30 Blk Ang & BWF Strs & Hfrs 500-550#. Rec comp vacc @ branding. High elevation. One brand! Carl Remick- 27 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 500-600#. Rec Vista Once & Vision 7 w/ spur on May 16th & Precon. Knife cut. High mountain calves! Greg Carlson- 20 Blk Ang Strs 500-600#. Rec Vision 7 w/Spur & Vista Once SQ @ branding & Precon. One brand. Jay Rodewald- 15 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 400500#. Rec Vision 7 w/Somnus, Once PMH & Vista 5 @ branding; Vision 7 w/Somnus, Once PMH & Vista 5 @ Precon & Safeguard. One brand calves! Tommy Thoman- 14 Blk Ang & AngX Strs 450-550#. Rec Vision 7 w/Somnus + Spur & Nasalgen @branding. High desert calves! Reputation! Jed Heap- 15 Blk Ang Hfrs 500#. Rec CalfGuard @ birth, Vira Shield 6 & Ultravac 8 on June 20th, Bovi Sheild Gold One Shot on Oct 1st. Closed herd. High elevation calves! Bryan Brandy- 8 Blk Ang Strs 600-650#. Rec Vista 7 & Vision 8 @ branding. Dave Jensen- 6 Blk Ang Hfrs 450-500#. Comp vacc

@ branding. Brian Tucker– 5 Blk, BWF, RWF Strs 400-800#.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 WEIGH UP COW & BULL SALE ALONG w/ BREDS, SHEEP & HORSES START TIME 9:30 AM w/ SHEEP BREDS Fayette Ranch- 52 Blk Ang & AngX Bred Running age Cows. Bred to Blk Angus bulls to calve April/May. High elevation. Dick & Sue Thoman- 12 Blk Ang Bred ST Cows. Bred to Black Angus bulls to start calving March 10th. High desert, One brand, good cows! PAIRS Dick & Sue Thoman- 1 Blk Ang Pair. SHEEP Johnson Farms – 150 commercial wool ewes & 150 commercial Dorper cross lambs. Julian Land & Livestock– 85 Replacement Suffolk Ewe Lambs. 7 mo old. Vac w/CD&T. WEIGHS Chrisman Ranch- 30 weigh cows. Fayette Ranch- 28 weigh cows.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 CALF & YEARLING SPECIAL START TIME 9:00 AM YEARLINGS Brown Livestock- 200 Blk Ang & AngX Yrlng Spayed Hfrs 850-900#. Green, High desert & High quality! CALVES Broken Bones Cattle Co- 268 Blk Ang & AngX(F1) Strs & Hfrs 450-550#. Rec Comp vacc @ branding. Sired by Lucky 7 Blk Ang bulls. Nice, high desert, reputation calves! E Spear Ranch- 200 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 450500#. Rec Vista Once SQ & Vision 8 w/Somnus + Spur @ branding. Knife cut. High elevation. Sired by Reyes & Abernathy Blk Ang Bulls. Nice set of One brand calves!! John & Kaye Stoll- 180 Blk Ang/Lim Flex Strs & Hfrs 475-525#. Rec Vista Once SQ & Vision 7 @ branding. Knife cut. Sired by Black Lim/Ang Flex bulls. High elevation. Reputation & Stout! Morrill Weston & Sons- 150 Blk Ang & AngX Strs & Hfrs 400-450#. Rec Bovishield Gold One Shot & 8 way @ branding & Precon (10-3). 100% Blk Ang sired. High elevation! Dale & Amy Hamilton- 105 Blk Ang & AngX Strs 450550#. Rec Bose & Alpha C&D @ birth; Nasalgen PMH3, 7 way, & Vista BVD @ branding. Knife cut. Sired by Paintrock Blk Ang bulls & Coyote Ridge Ranch Herefords. Reputation, high desert, choice!! Steve Ward- 95 Blk Ang & Ang X Strs & Hfrs #500-575. Rec Ultrabac 8, Virashield w/ Somnus, and poured with Ivermectin. Pre-conditioned, weaned, Knife cut, bunk broke. Year-round mineral program. High elevation, calm, and fancy set of calves! Niles & Cindy Larson- 75 Blk Ang & BWF Strs & Hfrs 500#. Rec 7 way w/Spur & Nasalgen 3 @ branding; Vista Once, 7 way & poured @ Precon. Knife cut & fancy!

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 WEIGH UP COW & BULL SALE ALONG w/ BREDS, START TIME 9:00 AM

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 CALF SPECIAL • START TIME 9:00 AM LOAD LOTS @ 10:30 AM CALVES Young Ranch- 180 Blk Ang & Sim/AngX Strs & Hfrs 500-600#. Rec Multi Min, Ultra Choice 8 & Inforce 3 @ birth ; Bovi-Shield Gold @ branding; Bovi-Shield Gold & Ultra Choice 8 this fall. High elevation calves, summered in Uinta Mountains. One brand & reputation! Armada Ranch & Braxton Crofts- 100 Blk Ang & AngX Strs 475-550#. Rec Vista Once & 7 way @ branding. Knife cut. Sired by Connealy, Paintrock, & Sitz Blk Ang bulls. High desert & reputation! Sarah Faith Ranch- 20 Blk Ang Strs & 40 Blk Ang Hfrs 480-500#. Rec Enforce 3, Bovi-Shield Gold & 8 way @ branding & Precon. All natural. High elevation. Reputation!

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 BRED COW SPECIAL ALONG w/ WEIGH UP COWS & BULLS START TIME 9:00 AM w/ WEIGH UPS BREDS @ NOON WEIGHS Armada Ranch & Braxton Crofts- 40 Blk Ang open Cows.

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