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The activities of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association can be conveniently categorized as: * Advocating on issues affecting the cattle industry, Wyoming agriculture and rural community living * Providing members with timely information regarding events in the cattle industry and the activities of the association * Promoting the role of the Wyoming cattle industry in resource stewardship, animal care and the production of high-quality safe and nutritious beef ADVOCACY * WSGA pursues it mission of advocacy primarily through effective lobbying at both state and national levels by volunteer leadership and experienced staff. The association makes it a high priority to develop productive professional relationships with state elected officials and government agencies. Our efforts are closely coordinated with our sister Wyoming agricultural organizations and with other interest groups with whom we can identify common ground. * The association maintains a legal fund to enable it to initiate, defend or support litigation on critical issues with the potential to have a major impact on its members’ ranching enterprises. The legal fund is supported entirely through voluntary contributions. WSGA-AGPAC is the political action committee of the association. AGPAC recruits and supports the election of members of the Wyoming legislature whose philosophies are conducive to favorable consideration of the policy positions of the association on issues before the legislature. The PAC accepts non-deductible political contributions from members and supporters. ...More

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YOUNG ANGUS PRODUCERS ATTEND ANNUAL BEEF LEADERS INSTITUTE
Twenty Angus producers from across the U.S. explored various segments of the beef industry May 31-June 3, 2009, during the second annual Beef Leaders Institute, hosted by the American Angus Association® and funded through the educational efforts of the Angus Foundation.
APPALACHIAN CLASSIC CHAROLAIS SALE HELD
The Appalachian Classic Charolais Sale was held April 25, 2009 in Knoxville, Tenn.
NATIONAL BRAUNVIEH SPRING BULL SALE HELD APRIL 18TH
The Braunvieh Association of America Spring National Braunvieh Influencer Bull Test Sale on April 8th was a success. This premier sale was held at the Green Springs Bull Test Center, Nevada, Mo., and the best 77 out of 144 performance-tested bulls sold to commercial and seedstock producers in 14 states.
RESEARCHER LOOKS AT THE GENETIC ASPECTS OF MARBLING
Marbling drives value-based beef marketing. How to infuse enough of this quality-grade potential into herd genetics – or even how much is enough - has remained something of a mystery.
SOUTHEAST BRANGUS BREEDERS ASSOCIATION BREEDERS SHOWCASE SALE HELD APRIL 4 IN...
The Southeast Brangus Breeders Association Breeders Showcase Sale was held April 4, 2009 in Perry, Ga.
VIRGINIA ANGUS ASSOCIATION TO HOST PRESIDENTIAL TOUR
The Virginia Angus Association will host a “Presidential Angus Tour” Aug. 23-25, 2009. Attendees will have the opportunity to take pleasure in Virginia's well-known Southern hospitality, view some outstanding cattle from premier breeders in the state and experience some of the United States' historical landmarks.
QUALITY SHOULD BE FACTORED IN THE PRICE EQUATION
Feeders bid on cattle by penciling out the highest price they can pay and still maintain a shot at profit. Packers need a certain number of cattle harvested through their plants, bought at a particular price, to stay afloat. That cost/sales formula follows beef as it continues toward consumers.
NEW TAX COURT CASE STRESSES IMPORTANCE OF RECORDKEEPING
In a lengthy decision, the Tax Court recently underscored the difficulties taxpayers have in convincing the IRS that family-run farms are engaged in for profit.
SOMETIMES THE GRASS IS WEEDIER ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE FENCE
Farmers and ranchers are seeing more weeds – both common and unusual varieties – this year, according to Dr. Vanessa Corriher, Texas AgriLife Extension Service forage specialist based at Overton.
VITAMIN E IMPORTANT TO IMMUNITY AND REPRODUCTION
Vitamin E was first identified as nutritionally essential for animals about 60 years ago. Rats fed purified diets without vitamin E did not reproduce, plain and simple. Many similar studies have shown similar results in domestic, managed species.
SOUTHEAST ANGUS CLASSIC SALE AVERAGES $2,561
The Southeast Angus Classic Sale was held May 16, 2009 in Opelika, Ala.
IT'S THE PITTS -- CROSSBRED COWBOYS
Scholars say that people work for four reasons: habit, money, power or pleasure. I would add a fifth reason after conducting an informal survey of my entire family.
MACEDON FARMS & FRIENDS ANGUS SALE AVERAGES $2,813
The Macedon Farms and Friends Angus Sale was held May 9, 2009 at the farm in Madison, Ala.
BLACK INK -- WHY "TRADE DOWN?"
Demand for beef is down. Can you blame the recession? Not entirely, but it's a darned inconvenient coincidence.
THE WORLD ACCORDING TO HOOTER MCCORMICK -- READING THE STARS
Peetie and Hooter were swapping thoughts about the economy, the state of the world and how it was that ammunition and gun sales were off the charts.

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Wyoming/Western Nebraska Elevator Grain Bids

Torrington Livestock Commission (Fri)

Riverton Livestock Auction (Seasonal - Mon)

WY, Western NE & Western Dakotas Weekly Feeder Cattle Summary (Fri)

WY, Western NE & SW SD Annual Grazing Fee Report (Mar/Apr)

Western Video Auction (Monthly)

WY, Western NE & SW SD Weekly Sheep & Wool Sum (Fri)

Torrington Livestock Auction Wtd Avg (Wed)

Riverton Livestock Auction Wtd Avg (Tue)

Stockman's Torrington Auction Wtd Avg (Seasonal - Mon)

WY, Western NE & Western Dakotas Direct Feeder Cattle Wtd Avg (Fri)

WY Auction Feeder Cattle Wtd Avg Weekly Summary (Mon)

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