Wyoming Agriculture

Wyoming Agriculture is the official publication of the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation. Published 10 times per year with combined July/August and December/January issues, this newspaper reaches nearly 12,000 families throughout Wyoming.

Kerin Clark, Editor.
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October 2018

WyFB 99th Annual Meeting Nov. 7-9 in Sheridan
Fees, taxes, landlines and elections discussed at legislative meetings
WyFB disappointed in court decision to return grizzly bears to ESA
Western farmers and ranchers urge administration toward better land management policies
Staying in the game on WOTUS
Ranchers like me becoming endangered
Interior’s Sue and Settle order
Grassroots policy development at work

September 2018

Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2018 one step closer to reform
Wyoming Needs Agriculture event Sept. 29
Membership in Farm Bureau a great deal
Non-management equals more and hotter fires
How your idea becomes Farm Bureau policy
Collegiate Farm Bureau at UW through ACFB
Wyoming State Fair photos

July/August 2018

Supreme Court win for Wyoming farmers and ranchers
Legislation would provide ag haulers some relief
Special Election Issue: Primary Candidate Statements
Long overdue ESA reform
Legislative interim committee update

June 2018

“Ag Books for Kids” winners announced
Back to Our Roots USDA tour
WyFB hosts AFBF conference
WyFB scholarship winners
3 truths about GMOs

May 2018

Interim Committee assignments
Sage grouse updates
Wolves, grizzly bears and the ESA
Consumer insights on food
Urbanites glamorize deadly bears that attack ranchers
FFA to YF&R
Century Club member recognition

April 2018

2018 Wyoming Legislative Review
Wyoming ranchers win right to be heard to defend against grizzly bears predation
WyFB members represent Wyoming issues in D.C.
ELD waiver extended
Tax law changes
Grizzlies, guns and guile
Legislative Meeting photos

March 2018

“Wyoming Agricultural Literacy Week” is March 5-10
Simple lies more palatable than complicated truth
Building on NAFTA’s success
FB calls for clarity on agricultural haulers
UW’s Rachel Derner “Sweet 16” in CDM
“Ag Books for Kids” contests
AFBF suggests modifications to NEPA compliance

February 2018

AFBF re-elects President Zippy Duvall, sets agenda for 2018
2018 Legislative Preview
WyFB Legislative Meeting Feb. 28-March 1
Springing Outward & Upward with WyFB YF&R Conference
Wyoming Needs Agriculture at UW Basketball Game
County Farm Bureau scholarships
Wyoming Farm Bureau members at AFBF Annual Meeting

December 2017/January 2018

Todd Fornstrom elected to 2nd term as WyFB President
WyFB sets policy for coming year
G.G. and Kim Kortes receive WyFB Leadership Award
WyFB honors Distinguished Service Award recipients: Carleton Perry (posthumously); Perry Livingston; and David and Judy Garber
Legal efforts necessary to protect agriculture
WyFB donates equivalent of 10,021 meals to help Wyoming families in need
UW Student Rachel Derner wins Farm Bureau Collegiate Discussion Meet
AFBF’s legal advocacy
Donations to foundation help provide educational forums and support legal efforts
WyFB Outstanding Membership Workers

November 2017

98th WyFB Annual Meeting
De facto wilderness area
WyFB YF&R Conference Jan. 19-20 in Thermopolis
Farm Bureau supports GIPSA Rule do-over
2017 abandoned brands

October 2017

WyFB 98th Annual Meeting Nov. 16-18, 2017 in Cheyenne
Wyoming’s Data Trespass Law remanded back to District Court
“Wyoming Needs Agriculture” event at UW football game
Rural broadband
EPA land grab appeal
Tax code revamp
County and district meetings

September 2017

Legislative Revenue Committee looks at new taxes and tax increases
Budd-Falen says county governments and citizens need to be engaged
Engagement critical for future of agriculture
Ag land valuation set for 2018
Member benefits insert

July/August 2017

Farm Bureau applauds EPA move to ditch flawed WOTUS rule
New law changes ag requirements for driver’s license
Grizzly bears returned to state management
Hyperbole should not drive political discussions
Consumer protection for hiring contractors
County news

June 2017

Legislative interim committee summary
Ag Books for Kids winners
COOL—a food safety issue?
Wolves returned to state management
WyFB scholarship winners
WyAG Matters photo contest winners

May 2017

Legislative Interim topics announced
Water Outlook
Wyoming has more than enough wilderness
WY AG Matters photo contest
What really happened to the bison
Life and Century Club Member Recognition

April 2017

2017 Wyoming Legislative Review
Senator Barrasso honored with Golden Plow award
EPA Chief: Agency will be states partner in addressing environmental issues
Wildfire relief efforts
Is your local government prepared

March 2017

“Wyoming Agricultural Literacy Week” is March 6-11
Tenth Circuit rules against EPA
Grizzly bear delisting has moving finishing line
Preparing for Veterinary Feed Directive
The Worker Protection Standard—2017 compliance
Just say yes and go for the gold

February 2017

WyFB Legislative Meeting Feb. 2-3 in Cheyenne
2017 State of the State address
YF&R Conference a great success
Veterinary Feed Directive
Farm Bureau Convention concludes with 2017 policy roadmap
Worker Protection Standards–what they mean
County and state scholarships

December 2016/January 2017

Todd Fornstrom elected WyFB President
WyFB sets policy
WyFB thanks Perry Livingston
Crook County’s Frank Hawken receives WyFB Distinguished Service Award
WyFB Legislative Meeting
YF&R Conference
WyFB membership awards
WyFB Foundation fundraiser

November 2016

97th WyFB Annual Meeting Nov. 10-12 in Laramie
WyFB Foundation Symposium on Poisonous Plants
Special district task force
New member benefit with Budget
Thank you Veterans

October 2016

WyFB 97th Annual Meeting Nov. 10-12 in Laramie
Wyoming Needs Agriculture event raises enough for 4,198 meals
EPA violated personal privacy
YF&R Discussion Meet competitions
Hard Work and Harmony workshop at YF&R Jan. Conference
WyFB Foundation Symposium Nov. 10

September 2016

Trespassing to stop under settlement
Wyoming Needs Agriculture event Sept. 17
Genetic labeling and the Commerce Clause
Member benefits special section
Ag land valuation for 2017
People of Farm Bureau: The Fornstroms

July/August 2016

Veterinary Feed Directive will require enhanced communication between vets and producers
Lawsuit challenging Wyoming trespass laws dismissed
Preble’s Meadow Jumping Mouse recovery plan drafted after nearly 20 years
Election Issue: Candidate Statements

June 2016

Grizzly bear management
Ag Books for Kids 2016 contest winners announced
WyFB thanks Carolyn Hageman
WyFB welcomes McKenzi Digby
WyFB awards nine college scholarships
Andy Johnson EPA case settlement

May 2016

Livestock investigators legislative interim topic
Water outlook
Grizzly bears: endangered or recovered?
WyFB YF&R at Wyoming FFA Convention
Life and Century Club member recognition
BLM planning 2.0

April 2016

2016 Legislative Review
Legislative interim topics
Big Data initiative adn new tool
Center of the National Wool feature
Why the survey matters

March 2016

“Wyoming Agricultural Literacy Week” is March 7-12
Senator Eli Bebout receives WyFB Distinguished Service award
Wyoming Public Lands Initiative
Why all the noise about GMOs
WyFB Legislative Meeting

February 2016

Wyoming’s Cole Coxbill elected AFBF National YF&R Chair
Legislative preview 2016
WyFB Legislative Meeting Feb. 25-26
Science doesn’t support GMO fears
Farm Bureau scholarship opportunities
AFBF Annual Meeting photos

December 2015/January 2016

Perry Livingston elected to eleventh term as WyFB president
WyFB sets policy for coming year
WOTUS rule is broken; need for Congress to intervene
WyFB Legislative Meeting
Joint Farm Bureau YF&R Conference
WyFB donates 5,685 meals through HFA drive
UW’s Sarah Falen wins YF&R CDM
Annual meeting photo and review

November 2015

“Wyoming Needs Agriculture” event at UW football raises awareness
Nationwide stay on WOTUS rule
The People of Farm Bureau: Perry Livingston
Gift idea section
wyFB Foundation knife raffle

October 2015

WyFB’s Ken Hamilton honored as UW College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Outstanding Alumni
Greater Sage Grouse will not be listed under the ESA
WyFB 96th Annual Meeting Nov. 12-14 in Cody
WyFB supports UAA model
PLF sues over EPA’s attach on stock pond
Highlighting technology

September 2015

Waters of the U.S. rule set to take effect Aug. 28
Wyoming Needs Agriculture day Sept. 26
Regulatory overeach of water
Special membership section
Ag land valuations
WyFB sponsors WSF beef and sheep awards

July/August 2015

WyFB applauds State of Wyoming for joining WOTUS lawsuit
Small victory in the war on water
WyFB replies to arguments in EPA CAA case
Wire and staples too?
WyFB Foundation Knife Raffle

June 2015

WyFB young farmers and ranchers visit Nation’s Capitol
“Ag Books for Kids” winners announced
New law comes into effect for Wyoming heavy vehicles on July 1
WyFB awards nine college scholarships
WyFB thanks Dominique Giroux; welcomes Julie Johnson
Joint Agriculture legislative meeting update
Magna Carta celebrates 800th anniversary

May 2015

Water outlook
Proposed 10(j) rule for black-footed ferrets
Ellen Westbrook retires after 36 years with Farm Bureau
WyFB welcomes Carolyn Hageman
Sage Grouse Protection and Conservation Act

April 2015

WyFB pleased with strengthening of property rights at 2015 Legislature
Reduce services or increase taxes
Legislative interim topics
Grazing management and enterprise analysis

March 2015

Wyoming Agricultural Literacy Week March 9-14
Wolf management update
Wyoming Water Strategy
Endangered Species 301-ESA reform
Livestock health update

February 2015

WyFB Legislative Meeting Feb. 12-13
Property rights essential
Joint YF&R Conference
ESA 201-the need for reform
WyFB and county scholarships
Impact of conservation easements
Photo contest winners

December 2014/January 2015

Perry Livingston elected to tenth term as WyFB President
WyFB sets policy for coming year
Western Watersheds Project says they can’t afford attorney fees
Endangered Species Act 101
Annual Meeting awards and photos
YF&R news
YF&R Conference Jan. 16-17

November 2014

Farm Bureau and Wyoming Cowboys celebrate agriculture
Changes to Wyoming’s trespass laws necessary
“Celebrating Our Heritage…Pursuing Our Future” at the 95th WyFB Annual Meeting
Water quality protection priority to landowners
Gift idea section
Farm Bureau Communications Boot Camp

October 2014

Agricultural property values
Water…It’s all about water
Wolf back on ESA list in Wyoming
Livestock grazing and rangeland health
AFBF leads delegation to reduce trade barriers abroad
2015 brand renewal

July/August 2014

AFBF to Court: Stop EPA privacy abuses
Celebrate Agriculture Day at UW Football Game Oct. 14
Climate change not a good excuse
YF&R Discussion Meet
Benefits of Farm Bureau membership

June 2014

AFBF endorses state-focused sage grouse bill
“Ag Books for Kids” winners announced
Federal agency authority and state trespass laws need defined to protect private property
WyFB thanks Suzy Noecker as she retires after 19 years with the organization
WyFB welcomes Holly Kennedy
Noted economist finds EPA analysis of water rule flawed
WyFB awards nine college scholarships

May 2014

2014 water outlook
The Cheyenne Stockyards – the livestock “hotel” with a history
Ride for the brand at FFA Convention
Farm Bureau tells members to “Ditch” EPA water rule
WyFB comments to BLM and Forest Service on sage grouse

April 2014

Review of the 2014 Legislative Session
Wyoming Farm Bureau filed petition for review against EPA
Legislative interim topics assigned
Should we regulate sugar?
Farm Bureau comments on OSHA regulations

March 2014

“Wyoming Agricultural Literacy Week” is March 10-15
Wyoming Water Strategy being developed
YF&R participants attend national conference
Commissioner Hirsig provides summary on Healthcare Reform
2013 Photo Contest results

February 2014

WyFB Legislative Meeting to be Feb. 27-28
Farm Bureau delegates set public policy positions for 2014
Citizen legislature the way to go
YF&R Conference review
Economic impact of losing cattle production
Process to convert coal bed gas wells to water wells
State and county scholarship opportunities

December 2013/January 2014

WyFB sets policy for coming year
Perry Livingston elected to ninth term as WyFB President
Congressional Delegation address Farm Bureau members
Converse County’s Frank and Leslie Eathorne win WyFB Distinguished Service Award
YF&R Conference Jan. 23-24 in Cody
WyFB donated equivalent of 6,872 meals to help Wyoming families in need
Converse County rancher Rachel Grant wins WyFB YF&R Discussion Meet
Annual meeting photos and information

November 2013

WyFB 94th Annual Meeting Nov. 14-16
Celebrate Agriculture Football Event raises 1,316 pounds of food
MT v. WY interstate water dispute at trial
Collegiate Discussion Meet winner
Changes in brucellosis testing
“Plan Success” at the 2013 WyFB Foundation Symposium
Member Gift Idea section

October 2013

Ag land valuation increasing in 2014
Celebrate Agriculture/Harvest for All event at UW Football Game Oct. 12
WyFB 94th Annual Meeting Nov. 14-16 in Laramie
“Plan Success” at the 2014 WyFB Foundation Symposium Nov. 14
Telecommunications Question and Answer Series

September 2013

Wyoming Wolf Coalition-2013 files amicus brief in D.C. lawsuit
Farm Bureau Collegiate Discussion Meet Oct. 8
Expectations of privacy
Telecommunications Question and Answer Series
Member Benefit Insert

July/August 2013

Wyoming Telecommunications Act sunsets in 2015; changes to be made
Food fads
Honoring World War II Veteran David Holwell–Freedom is something we all must work to protect
Federal regional haze requirements have hazy benefits
FMCSA grants exemption request for livestock carriers

June 2013

Legislative Judiciary Interim Committee addresses landowner liability
Ag Books for Kids goes cow crazy in Wyoming–contest results
Farm Bureau Views: Sequestration
Member Benefits offer savings
WyFB offers nine college scholarships

May 2013

Recent storms increase snowpack
Will America end up with an emperor?
Today’s Ag: Friend of Wildlife
YF&R Committee shares Farm Bureau with FFA
Brucellosis update
ACFB holds local discussion meet

April 2013

Legislative Review
Equal access to justice for a few
Legislative interim topics
New Member Benefit with Case-IH
YF&R State Chair reflections
2012 Photo Contest Winners

March 2013

Farm Bureau members attend WyFB Legislative Meeting
Congressional Delegation address Farm Bureau members
Governor Mead speaks to Farm Bureau members
Agriculture transportation rules discussed by WyDOT panel
Final animal disease traceability rule
Generations Nourishing Generations
WyFB YF&R contestant Kaitlynn Glover advances to “Sweet 16” in AFBF Collegiate Discussion Meet

February 2013

WyFB Legislative Meeting scheduled for Feb. 18-19
Wyoming Agricultural Literacy Week is “Feb. 11-16
AFBF delegates set policy
YF&R Conference report and Celebrating 10 Years of WyFB YF&R program
WyFB and county Farm Bureau scholarships

December 2012 / January 2013

WyFB sets policy for coming year
Livingston elected to eight term as WyFB President
Elden and Tena Baldwin receives Leadership Award
Hugh Thompson receives Distinguished Service Award
WyFB members donate the equivalent of 6,605 meals to help Wyoming families
Annual meeting speaker and event coverage

November 2012

WyFB Annual Meeting Nov. 15-17
UW’s Kaitlynn Glover wins WyFB YF&R Collegiate Discussion Meet
Honoring World War II Veteran Bill Vollman
Sound economic impact analysis critical component of ESA
Wyoming Made by Farm Bureau members Gift Idea Section
Governor appoints new director of DEQ

October 2012

WyFB 93rd Annual Meeting Nov. 15-17
WyFB statement on announcement to delist wolves
Food Preservation: a trend making a comeback
Property rights and election year politics

September 2012

Land owner licenses concept being considered
Farm Bureau Collegiate Discussion Meet Oct. 16
Farm Bureau membership benefit insert
YF&R Committee elections this fall

August 2012

Special Election Issue: Statements from candidates for U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives
WyFB Young Farmers & Ranchers visit Nation’s Capitol
Stop the Flood of Regulation
America’s Heartland filming comes to Wyoming

June 2012

Agricultural land valuations for 2013 will increase
Ag Books for Kids contest winners announced
Joint Agriculture Committee meets
WyFB awards nine college scholarships

May 2012

Water outlook for 2012
The food we eat
An itemized tax receipt
FCC order will impact rural telecommunications
Ag Books for Kids starts the conversation

April 2012

2012 Legislative Review
Update our ports
EPA regulatory overreach slapped down by Supreme Court
Pesticide permit information
WyFB 2011 Photo Contest winners

March 2012

WyFB Legislative Meeting Report
Tax and fiscal issues
Announcing Farm Bureau/GM Incentive Program
Bridging the generational divide
Wyoming Agricultural Literacy Week

February 2012

WyFB Legislative Meeting Feb. 27-28
AFBF delegates approve policy
Legislative session preview
Federal money used for conservation easements
State and county Farm Bureau scholarship information

January 2012

WyFB sets policy for coming year
Senator Enzi addresses Farm Bureau and calls for one percent solution to budget
Livingston re-elected president
Annual meeting coverage
YF&R Harvest for All project
Conservation easements take away important property rights
America has a culture because of agriculture

November 2011

Whooping crane case could impact water
WyFB 92nd Annual Meeting in Cheyenne
YF&R Conference Dec. 2-3 in Casper
Made by Farm Bureau members–Gift Idea Section
EPA will not regulate agricultural dust

October 2011

WyFB 92nd Annual Meeting Nov. 10-12
EPA SPCC plan required by Nov. 10 for operations storing more than 1,320 gallons of oil or oil products
AFBF’s Legal Advocacy Program
WyFB comments to Game & Fish on wolf plan
Today’s Agriculture Symposium Nov. 10, 2011

September 2011

Livestock traceability
Changes in gasoline tax refund–hearing scheduled for Sept. 12
The cost of ESA paperwork
Member benefits insert
Wyoming Game and Fish Commission seeks public comments on revised wolf management plan

July/August 2011

Preble’s returned to ESA list; another example of flaws of ESA
Wyoming and Feds agree in principle on wolf management
WyFB names Outstanding Membership Workers
The general economy
Legislative news from the Office of State Lands & Investments

June 2011

Ag Books for Kids winners announced
What is sustainability?
EPA’s expanding regulation of agriculture
Succession planning conversations–thoughts from two generations
WyFB: USFS National Planning Rule needs to include grazing and timber

May 2011

2011 water outlook
Legislative redistricting public hearings set
Congress should address meaningful reform of ESA
WyFB scholarship winners
Succession planning-a banker’s view

April 2011

Farmers prevail in court decision on EPA livestock rules
Multiple links form one chain—Farm Bureau member shares experience on AFBF YF&R Committee
Colorado and Nebraska to require Wyoming DSA cattle to be identified before import
Legislative interim topics

March 2011

Governor says thank agriculture for what we have
Different standards for ruling authority
UW’s Ben Berry advanced to “Sweet 16” in AFBF Collegiate Discussion Meet
Rancher says succession planning was a success because of no secrets
2010 Photo Contest winners

February 2011

AFBF Calls for Strong Farm Safety Net, EPA Oversight
Trichomoniasis research
Succession planning…viewpoint of a young couple
WyFB and county scholarship information

December 2010/January 2011

Livingston elected to sixth term as WyFB President
Wyoming Farm Bureau sets policy for coming year
Senator Barrasso addresses Wyoming Farm Bureau
EQC rejects Very Rare or Uncommon Petition for Sand Creek area
U.S. District Judge Johnson: USFWS rejection of Wyoming Wolf Management plan was arbitrary and capricious