2011 is right around the corner! Thanks to all in the industry who provide the agriculture products for the New Year Celebrations. Celebrate and travel safe.

New from WY Business Council

Wyoming Business Council

214 W.15^th Street; Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002

Tel: (307) 777-2800 Fax: (307) 777-2838

www.wyomingbusiness.org

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For release: Dec. 29, 2010

For more information:

Kim Sears, Marketing and Public Relations

Wyoming Business Council

Office:  307.777.2834

Email: kim.sears@wybusiness.org

Kelly Haigler Cornish

Outreach Coordinator, WSSI

Office: 307.766.2904

Email: Haigler@uwo.edu

Wyoming wool company receives funds to make by-products useful

CASPER – Buffalo, Wyo., company Mountain Meadow Wool, received funding last month to help eliminate by-products of their wool cleaning process from the city waste treatment center and to potentially turn them into something useful.

Mountain Meadow Wool Co., Inc., is a premier provider of locally sourced, naturally processed, mountain merino ™ and mountain merino™ blend yarns and products.  During the wool cleaning process, manure, dirt and wool grease become part of the company’s waste stream.     

The company received a $5,000 Phase 00 award from the Wyoming SBIR/STTR Initiative (WSSI) to help them prepare and submit a Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) proposal to the USDA in December.  The USDA award would help the company build a prototype on-site waste treatment system, or Optimized Effluent Treatment System (OETS), that would help the company recover wool grease, or lanolin, for resale, turn the sludge into compost, and help create a wetlands area with the remaining cleaned water.

“Rather than considering them as waste products, Mountain Meadow Wool considers them potentially useful by-products,” said Karen Hostetler, co-owner of Mountain Meadow Wool.  “Research conducted during our Phase I feasibility study proposed an Optimized Effluent Treatment System.  It shows promise in on-site treatment of the waste stream, offering a payback period of less than five years via the sale of captured waste products, while increasing processing capabilities three-fold.  Many small, regional wool, alpaca, and exotic fiber mills have expressed a keen interest in the results of this study.”

Hostetler said the SBIR award is important because it allows them to obtain the necessary technical expertise in writing a grant application that will appeal to the USDA decision makers in a very competitive grant program. 

“The WSSI program has been and continues to be instrumental in the continued operation and success of Mountain Meadow Wool.  In particular, the personnel made available to us through this program give us confidence that our proposal will have a good chance of being awarded the Phase II,” said Hostetler.

“It is a pleasure to make this award to Mountain Meadow Wool,” said Kelly Haigler Cornish, WSSI outreach coordinator.  “The award will provide resources which will assist Mountain Meadow Wool in successfully garnering a USDA Phase II SBIR award, leading to further expansion of their unique business enterprise in Buffalo.”

The Wyoming SBIR/STTR Initiative is sponsored by the Wyoming Business Council and administered by the University of Wyoming Office of Research and Economic Development. The mission of the partnership is to increase the number of federal SBIR awards received by Wyoming small businesses by providing funding assistance through the WSSI Phase 0 program. The program facilitates the preparation of competitive proposals in the annual national $2.5 billion SBIR competition for Phase I (up to $150,000) and Phase II (up to $1 million) awards. Any Wyoming tech-based, for-profit small business or individual desiring to submit a Phase I proposal to any of the eleven participating federal SBIR agencies is eligible to apply for a WSSI Phase 0 award. For further information on the WSSI and SBIR programs, go to www.uwyo.edu/sbir or email wssi@uwyo.edu.

For more information about Mountain Meadow Wool Co., Inc., visit www.mountainmeadowwool.com or contact Valerie L. Spanos or Karen Hostetler at 307.684.5775 or info@mountainmeadowwool.com. 

Thanks to everyone in the industry, from producer to the plate. Your hard work is greatly appreciated. Enjoy the turkey, ham and all the trimmings that go with your holdiay meal. Have a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the AGTV Network and as always if traveling be safe. Looking to forward to 2011.

Merry Chirstmas and Happy Holidays from the AGTV Network!

Do you follow news from the equine industry, this link maybe of intrest.http://www.united-horsemen.org/summit-of-the-horse/

The AGTV Network Have you visited YouTube to find AGTV Network video but were unable to them? Search for "contact2810" account. This issue is being worked on so finding the videos is easier. Link attached to make it easier. If you are unable to get to the videos please send an email to contact@agtvnetwork.com


http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=contact2810&aq=f

Extend your reach to the agriculture industry.

Want your VNR (video news release) posted through on the AGTV Network web site and our YouTube site. Get your press release posted on our social networking sites for even more reach to the agriculture industry.

Press Release from WY Business Council on Agriculture

Farmers, ranchers invited to compete in forage quality contest

CASPER – Wyoming farmers and ranchers are invited to enter forage samples in the World Ag Expo Forage Challenge quality contest.


All forage samples must be submitted to the University of California Davis for judging by Dec. 10, 2010. Cost to enter the 2011 World Ag Expo Forage Challenge is $25 per entry. The winner of the contest will be announced Feb. 8, 2011 at the World Ag Expo.


Entries will be judged in three categories: alfalfa hay, standard corn silage and brown mid-rib (BMR) corn silage. Cash prizes will be awarded based on forage lab analyses, along with a visual evaluation of the entries by experts in dairy nutrition and forage production.




Kelly Hinman from Wheatland, Wyo., won the first Ag Expo Forage Challenge last year.



For more information on the contest and to access an entry form, please visit http://www.worldagexpo.com/General-Info/Forage-Challenge.htm.





The contest is administered in part by UC Davis which coordinates the testing of the samples and educates producers about the benefits of producing high quality forages.


For more contest information call 800.999.9186 or email Kerissa Chapman at kerissa@farmshow.org.

The mission of the Business Council is to facilitate the economic growth of Wyoming. The Business Council, a state government agency, concentrates its efforts on providing assistance for existing Wyoming companies and start-ups, helping communities meet their development and diversification needs, and recruiting new firms and industries targeted to complement the state’s assets. For more information, please visit www.wyomingbusiness.org.

The Monsanto video is an excellent example of how the AGTV Network will promote agriculture. Call (number on the web site) send an email (again information on web site) if you have a video that promotes agriculture. Additionally, angels and VC's contact us for more information on how AGTV Network works for agriculture.

Uploaded a video news release from Monsanto Fund about the America's Farmers Grow Communities program. Excellent example of how agriculture and communities work together. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=si2UjHWIzF0

Thanksgiving thanks

Thanksgiving is right around the corner. The AGTV Network thanks all in the industry whose hard work makes the holiday feast possible. Turkey, mashed potatoes, corn, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, the list can go on and on and other Thanksigiving favorities. The AGTV Network also knows that lots of you may travel to spe...nd time with family and friends, however you travel be safe.

Advisory board and web site

The Advisory board meets in January, lots of topics to cover. If you have been following on Twitter, Facebook or here and are a potential investor sent an email to contact@agtvnetwork.com

Capitol Christmas Tree 2010

The 2010 Capitol Christmas Tree coming from WY. http://www.capitolchristmastree2010.org/index.cfm

Happy Halloween! To the all the ghost and goblins enjoying getting their treats tonight, be safe. Thanks, as always, to the industry for all the snack food items. Go bobbing for apples, try pumpkin bowling.

Too many activities, advisory board taking shape, web site redo is talking place, new program content under development. Lots activity is the industry, what are you doing? Comment on your happenings, farm, ranch, organization, association.

Back in Cheyenne after the AgriFuture Conference in Evanston, WY. This conference was great! The Thursday session was opened by WY Dept of Ag Director Jason Fearneyhough. His opening statement was recorded as he explained the agenda for the day. Rep Cynthia Lummis from WY and Dr. Jay Lehr also spoke during the morning session. Their speeches will get uploaded as well.

The morning break out sessions centered on what issues the attendees see facing the industry as a whole. Education, public perception, media focus (a topic close to our heart), funding, regulations and many more topics were noted throughout the sessions. A theme that kept coming up how many in the industry feel that most non ag folks don't understand or stereotype the industry.

AGTV Network understands how complex this issue is facing the industry. This issue along with several others underscores the need for a media outlet that is pro ag instead of neutral or anti ag. AGTV Network was able to network with several prominent individuals within the ag industry. There is clear need from the attendees AGTV Network spoke with that a media outlet is needed.

The were 4 different afternoon session, had to pick one. AGTV Network chose social networking. The mediator for this session was Advocates for Ag out of SD. These folks explained and demonstarted the power of social networking for ag. It is evident that individuals within the industry understand the power of using social media. How do you use Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Blog? Do you have a blog? These questions along with many others started the attendees thinking.

AGTV Network extends its thanks to the WY Dept of AG, WY Business Council, Rep Lummins, and everyone else who spoke at or attended the conference. It is clearly a very positive step that the industry in WY.

Also a very special thanks to the attendees (students and instructor) from Laramie County Community College, Block and Bridle Club. AGTV Network set down with this group and learned about who will help lead our industry. This group represents the future of the industry, even though on a small scale, they underscore the importance of getting our youth (junior high through university degrees) educated in various ag disciplines for the future of the industry.

AGTV network will get the videos loaded and post more as conference materials are gone through.

In Evanston WY for AgriFuture Conference, missed the reception tonight but tomorrow and Friday are sure to be busy.

Food Safety is topic that may not make mainstream media until an incident occurs. As members of the industry we know that food safety and security is a topic that is most importance. There are agencies whose focus is partially food safety and security. What steps as a whole does the industry take to insure our food supply is safe. How are you involved? What is your opinion regarding this topic?

Do you know the future of agriculture? What topics are important to you with regards to the industry. For the State of Wyoming, the future of the industry is being discussed, Oct 13-15 in Evanston Wy. Even though registatration is closed AGTV Network will update here on the events and acitvities taking place at Agrifuture.

Individuals of note:
Jason Fearneyhough
Rep Cynthia Lummins US House of Representatives Wyoming (at large)
Dr. Jay Lehr
Ron Rabou
Steve Bahmer
Dr. Weldon Sleight
Troy and Stacy Hadrick
Joel Huesby
Ron Hansen
Will Davis

Into antique tractors? Maybe you have one in the backyard. Are you restoring on the machine shed? Is it red, green, the other green, steam, gas or an early diesel? Maybe you just love to watch them in action. Check out this link.

http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/647622/8f6ecdcff2/283314507/a98183e288/

Are you a steward of the land? Enviromental concerns are always a topic for those in the industry. Soil conservation, chemical usage, soil compaction, crop rotation are just a few topics to discuss. What is your community doing to help maintain the enviroment? If you are involved with a conservation district please comment on what your organization is doing?

A big topic to keep in mind is safety with talking about harvest, and agriculture year round. AGTV Network takes safety very seriously. Harvest means long day and nights. Be extra careful around all machinery. Especially if you are running machines new to you this fall. If you are working long after dusk make sure you have good lighting.

From what part of agriculture do you come? Is livestock your passion? Maybe 4-H and FFA are where you passion shines. Do you work for agribusiness? What about those folks involved with an orgainzation or association to further a specific area of the industy. AGTV Network wants to hear your story, shot a short video for... posting here. Your stories are part of what make this industry unique.

http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navtype=MA&navid=NEWSROOM

Check out this link for information on broadband from USDA.

USDA Broadband projects impacting economies in southwest NV, northern MS, eastern CO and central AK. Have you heard of broadband coming to your corner of agriculture? Would you pay the extra cost for broadband? What services would you like to see on a broadband pipe? AGTV Network want to know your opinion, ask your neighbors of their opinion for this important rural topic.

Forgot to ask? Who bought new equipment for harvest? No matter how small a purchase. New grain platform, corn head, combine, grain cart or trailer, storage? What brand of equipment Deere, Case IH, AGCO or someone else. AGTV Network knows that this is a very busy time of year for all. When you get a moment comment. Good luck with harvest!

What direction do you think the industry is headed? How much technology do you use for farming, ranching, agribusiness or your organization? Is there to much technology? Are youth active in your community with FFA and / or 4-H? These are just a few of the topics that we will cover. There are so many more, as an advisor...y board member have a say in how the company grows. Contact us.

Fall harvest is in full swing throughout the midwest. What are you yeilds like so far? What is the typical moisture levels for corn? Running corn or beans? Is weather impacting getting the crop out? Is your grain storage full but still crop in the field? Does the local elevator have enough storage? Share your opinions, numbers and thoughts on this season.

South Dakota AG News

http://www.rapidcityjournal.com/news/article_2437193c-cb7a-11df-aaad-001cc4c03286.html

Ever want to know the future of the industry? Then Evanston WY is the place to be in Oct, 13-15. Register now to get insights on the industry. Follow this link http://wyagric.state.wy.us/component/content/article/212

Also does your State, association or organization have a similar event or events to discuss the future of the industry? If you know of an event, conference or meeting let The AGTV Network know.

Dad once said "son, you can take the boy off the farm, but you can never take the farm out of the the boy". Dad instilled in me my love for agriculture. I learned everything I know about grain farming, livestock, fence repair, driving a manual transmission, working cattle, original social networking (local cafe) and a whole lot more from Dad, who turns 80 today and still farms today so HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Social networking is being done through a wide variety of outlets. The agriculture community is no different. Lets expand the network even further, request a copy of the AGTV Network elevator speech. This document details how the service will benefit the agriculture industry. The opportunity for individuals in industry to start and grow a service focused on ag. Get to the web site send an email or call to get the information.

What makes agriculture important to you? For some it is a lifestyle choice, others learn of the industry through a first job on a farm, ranch or other ag enity. Was it 4-H or FFA for you? AGTV Network wants to hear your story. Put together a video clip of your story and post here or on the blog. AGTV Network looks forward to hearing about your ag journey.

AGTV Network wants you to learn more about the company. Send us an email for a copy of our elevator speech. It details the purpose of the service and how it will benefit the industry, regardless of the size of your operation. If you involved in the industry and want to be on the ground floor of a service designed for you drop us an email.

Farm Aid celebrated 25 years today! 2010 concert is October 2 in Milwaukee WI. Show your support, attend the concert, donate to this very worthy cause, join the cause, shop on line, support the Growing of America!

Thanks to the Farm Aid organization from The AGTV Network.

If you live in rural America your connection to the internet maybe limited to dial up or perhaps you have a satellite connection. Is a broadband connection for rural America the answer? What is your opinion? Are the costs within reach? How might rural development play a role?

Spoke with a guy from MO this evening about the advisory board. Looking for more folks involved in the industy for the board. Send an email or call from contact information shown on the web site to get additional information.

www.agtvnetwork.com

Our social network is growing. AGTV Network is working on providing an alternate to the available channel(s) that offer agricultural programs. The posts here, on Twitter & the blog show the diversity of the industry. There is so much more content that can be produced. If this type of television programming interests you, The AGTV Network wants to talk with you, opportunities exist for the right parties.

The final day of Husker Harvest Days 2010! Let us know your impressions and activities from this year.

Agriculture and television programming is an untapped market. The AGTV Network is seeking like minded folks to further a discussion.

http://www.huskerharvestdays.com/story.aspx/day/one/is/success/for/hhd/28/42021


Day One of HHD! Success!

Alternative energy, a must for the future of rural America and agriculture.

http://alternativeenergy.procon.org/view.source.php?sourceID=009123

Biofuels in Indiana, http://www.in.gov/isda/biofuels/index.html

What is your State doing?

HHD in Grand Island starts today with new facilities. Promises to be a great show.

http://www.huskerharvestdays.com/story.aspx/new/facilities/ready/for/hhd/28/41966

Do you use GPS in your operation? PrecisionAg.com has the following video, courtesy of MeiserMedia Worldwide.

http://www.precisionag.com/news/?storyid=2285

Picked up more followers for Twitter over the weekend. Thanks!

What is the most popular form of the potato? Baked, fried, mashed or what is your method?

Check out the USPB for their take. http://www.uspotatoes.com/index.html

Grain elevators, a staple of the rural horizon, is yours local one historic?

http://www.country-grain-elevator-historical-society.org/

The AGTV Network toured an alpaca farm in WY this summer and wanted to learn more about this portion of the industry. If you raise alpacas let The AGTV Network know of your operation.

http://www.alpacainfo.com/

Idaho's plan for the industry through 2012.

http://www.agri.state.id.us/Categories/AboutISDA/Documents/strategic_plan/ISDA_strategic_plan2007.pdf

Texas and Agtourism, what the Lone Star state is doing. http://www.agr.state.tx.us/agr/media/media_render/0,1460,1848_17053_40263_0,00.html

Agtourism, an under appreciated are of tourism? See what Kentucky has to say.

http://www.kyagr.com/pr/newscenter/2010agritourismmonth.htm

News from New York State Ag Dept on Emerald Ash Borer. 18 NY counties have the issue.

http://www.agmkt.state.ny.us/AD/release.asp?ReleaseID=1921

Biodiesel making news. The future fuel option for the industry? http://www.biodiesel.org/news/pressreleases/20100830_NG.pdf

Produce Marketing Association Fresh Magazine Summer 2010

http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/pma/fresh_2010summer/#/0

Colorado State University AG Day 2010. Get you tickets early.

http://csuagday.com/

Labor Day Weekend, drive safe, enjoy the cookouts with family and friends. Thanks to the industry.

Check out our Facebook and Twitter sites for more industry information.

Midterm elections are around the corner. How will the outcome impact the industry? How will the outcome impact your State?

Today is the final day for FPS 2010. Let's hear your comments on the show this year!

E15 topic at FPS 2010. Is E15 a part of your agriculture? Post comments here or on The AGTV Network Facebook page.

The State of Michigan ended the 160 year tradition of their State Fair due to economic reasons. This is a sad day for Michigan agriculture.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100901/ap_on_bi_ge/us_food_and_farm_michigan_fair

FPS 2010 started today! Boone IA is the place!

http://farmprogressshow.com/main.aspx

http://www.huskerharvestdays.com/story.aspx/turbines/at/hhd/28/41377

Story on wind power being used at HHD. A clean energy option for more operations, maybe yours? Have you considered wind energy? Post you comments.

Look for custom rates in ND.

http://http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/newsreleases/2010/aug-23-2010/early-season-custom-rates-available-online

How do these rates compare? Nationwide? Regionally? Post your updates here or on our Facebook page.

FVSU's Taste of Ag Event, let us know your comments about this event.

http://www.fvsu.edu/news/hundreds-georgians-expected-fvsu%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%9Ctaste-ag%E2%80%9D-field-day

American Soybean Association talks with Chairman Peterson regarding farm policy. Stay up to date on the issues that impact the industry. Leave comments here, Facebook and Twitter.

http://www.soygrowers.com/

Intested in ethanol and energy? Articles from NCGA that warrant review.

http://ncga.com/category/ncga-article-categories/key-issues/ethanol-coproducts/ethanol-energy-0

Cattle Network News

http://www.cattlenetwork.com/

Farm Progress Show http://farmprogressshow.com/

and

Husker Harvest Days http://huskerharvestdays.com/

Events are right around the corner.

Cattle Network News

http://www.cattlenetwork.com

University of Il AG News and Calendar and IA State Ag Dept

http://http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/

http://http://aces.illinois.edu/calendar


http://http://www.agriculture.state.ia.us/newsAndEvents.asp

Daily Livestock Report

http://www.dailylivestockreport.com

Daily Dairy Report

http://www.dailydairyreport.com

Washington State University Extension News

http://ext.wsu.edu/

University of Arkansas Ag Calendar

http://bumperscollege.uark.edu/231.htm


Daily Livestock Report

http://www.dailylivestockreport.com


Daily Dairy Report

http://www.dailydairyreport.com

Also find the House Ag and Senate Ag committee links on our Facebook and Twitter sites.

Daily Livestock Report


http://www.dailylivestockreport.com/

Daily Dairy Report

http://www.dailydairyreport.com/

http://http//4-h.org/

On October 6, 2010, millions of young people across the nation will become scientists during the third annual 4-H National Youth Science Day. In this year's experiment, 4-H2O, youth will learn about carbon dioxide and discover how we as a nation can reduce our environmental impact.

4-H News

http://4-h.org/b/Pages/Layouts/GroupPage2889.html

News from United Organizations of the Horse
http://www.unitedorgsofthehorse.org/

KCBT Update

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http://www.theantiquetractorshow.com/


Thursday, September 23, 2010 West Plains, MO
BRING TRACTORS, SEE TRACTORS! WATCH FOR DETAILS!

The Daily Livestock Report

http://www.dailylivestockreport.com

The Daily Dairy Report

http://www.dailydairyreport.com

Pork Industry Newshttp://campaign.constantcontact.com/render?v=0010LjSV1Qsdb9jrmmVLNQT1eYz9nVDGTpF-yCAZe0HOaQj_1mF-3tOYGMX6O3e0bMcVFg-W2mZiybKJBZa0CTgSzFUwdymNMjLP0Ao5ClulztHCRw8MeBpZ1VuUHXJ7jz4HrcsVeUiu3ScZo3HAdjJEU60lpTS8xu5dZQh33EGrFriOYD40y9NegAM6wJ86VXSnvxjCV191XGKzAfOcrskaXEFfuSR6eKyCZA8q-6QsObEKzryZi3fRNdcSwN1HyHTUMVDgJSbaPo0hEWZve5ySErJRfCKOuVIUXkC2t7uryBoXdfMrkXZVkKPrgl5R8AG587iV_TBG5B1LA8orxMtDA%3D%3D

http://www.theporknetwork.com


KCBT News

KCBT news 20 August 2010

American Farm Bureau newsroom

http://http://fb.org/index.php?fuseaction=newsroom.newsroom

Pork Network News
www.theporknetwork.com

The AGTV Network will not be at the WY State Fair due to circumstances beyond our control.

http://www.dailylivestockreport.com/

Stay up to date with the livestock industry.

On our Facebook Page

Daily Dairy and Livestock Report and KCBT Update

Wyo.-made products, hay show, farmers market a must see at State Fair

CASPER – The Wyoming Business Council Agribusiness Division is hosting three opportunities for Wyoming producers and vendors to sell or show off their goods during the Wyoming State Fair in Douglas, Aug. 16-21. The Agribusiness Division will host a h...ay show at the State Fairgrounds Natural Resource Pavilion on Aug. 17.

Producers who have already received their forage analysis from the lab need to deliver their samples to the Pavilion by 5 p.m. on Aug. 16. Winning producers in each of the separate forage divisions will automatically be entered in the World Dairy Expo Forage Super Bowl Challenge held in Madison, Wisc., Sept. 27–Oct. 2. Other Wyoming forage producers may also submit a hay sample and business card to Forage Program Manager Donn Randall for display in the Wyoming Premium Hay booth at the World Dairy Expo. “The Expo is an excellent opportunity for our Wyoming forage producers to literally show the entire world the quality of hay Wyoming forage producers have to offer,” said Randall. For more information, contact Randall at 307.237.4696 or donn.randall@wybusiness.org.

About 40 Wyoming companies will showcase their products in the Wyoming Products Pavilion, Aug. 16-21 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Ft. Fetterman Building at the State Fairgrounds. Products for sale include soaps, candles, food items, clothing, home décor and more. For more information, contact Brandon Marshall at 307.777.2820 or brandon.marshall@wybusiness.org. People are encouraged to visit the 8th annual Wyoming State Fair Farmers Market in the Event Tent, Aug. 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Nearly 20 vendors will be on hand with fresh produce, jams/jellies, skin care products, honey products, plants for sale, and other value-added agriculture products. For more information, contact Kim Porter at 307.777.6319 or kim.porter@wybusiness.org.

The mission of the Business Council is to facilitate the economic growth of Wyoming. The Business Council, a state government agency, concentrates its efforts on providing assistance for existing Wyoming companies and start-ups, helping communities meet their development and diversification needs, and recruiting new firms and industries targeted to complement the state’s assets. For more information, please visit www.wyomingbusiness.org.

The AGTV Network will be at the WY State Fair in Douglas to video tape the honorees for the Centennnial Farm and Ranch Program this weekend. Interviews with Dept of Agriculture staff as well.

Updates on our Twitter or Facebook page for...

Daily Dairy Report
Daily Livestock Report
KCBT
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Kentucky AG News

WY State Fair in Douglas WY news

http://www.wystatefair.com/newsroom.php

WY State Fair in Douglas WY today through the 21st.

http://http://www.wystatefair.com/docs/2010/2010Schedule.pdf

http://www.dailylivestockreport.com/

KCBT news

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Latest news on dairy

http://www.dailydairyreport.com/

Pork Industry News

http://www.theporknetwork.com

Cattlenetwork Network News

http://www.cattlenetwork.com

http://http://www.dailylivestockreport.com/

Stay up to date with CME data

Oklahoma State University CASNR Events Calendar


http://http//casnr.okstate.edu/events

Florida A&M Event coming in September

http://www.famu.edu/cesta/main/index.cfm/cooperative-extension-program/agriculture/small-ruminant/national-goat-conference/

Wyoming State Fair starts this Saturday in Douglas WY.

http://www.wystatefair.com/

Pork News and Features


http://www.theporknetwork.com/

Daily Dairy Report update


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Thank you to all DLR readers who dropped an e-mail
to share their take on the level of beef cow slaughter this year
and what may be driving it. This is obviously an important issue
to many people — and it popped up last week during the National
Cattleman’s Beef Association (NCBA) summer conference in Denver.
The agenda included a panel discussion about the shrinking
U.S. beef cow herd and what could be done to stop the decline.
NCBA Chief Economist Greg Doud noted during the discussion that
the U.S. beef cow herd has declined in 12 of the past 14 years. The
only two annual increases were observed in 2005 and 2006. Not
coincidentally, those increases followed RECORD-HIGH cow-calf
profits of nearly $150/cow in 2004 and 2005. We believe there is
causation— not just correlation — in that “expansion follows profits”
relationship.
We do appreciate the fact that none of the responses to
last week’s edition began with some version of “Dear idiot . . “ The
e-mails were drenched in true concern about what is happening this
year to the beef cow herd. Most agreed with Dr. Plain’s idea that
the economy and tight dollars — or the need to generate dollars
from anywhere, even if that means selling the small cow herd — are
a key factor in this year’s cow movement. But several other factors
were also identified:
 Producer age — and especially the age of some of those smaller
herd operators—was a common theme. It was also a point
of emphasis at the NCBA panel discussion. We concur with
that idea, of course, but would point out that average operator
age has been progressing for a long, long time. Has it just
recently hit a critical level? We doubt that. A more plausible
age-related situation would be that the combination of age and
cash needs is MUCH greater than either factor alone. We
could not find any Census data on age of beef cow operators
— but we agree that this is a major factor.
 Loss of acres to crops. Several responses pointed to examples
of pasture land that has been or is being broke out for cash
grain production. The recent persistence of $3-plus corn, $9-
plus beans and $5-plus wheat has certainly created big incentives
to put more acres to the plow and this loss of pasture will
have a negative impact in some areas. One comment said “I
remember how many pasture acres were lost in the 1970s for
the same reason” — ie. conversion to crops. These paradigm
shifts have VERY LONG TAILS!
 Some pressure is being exerted on cows on public lands as well. While we believe that most of these cows are in larger operations,
increasing pressure to reduce stocking levels will definitely contribute to higher beef cow slaughter in the short run.
 An aging cow herd that has “hit the wall.” This comment was based on many producers getting far more calves from a cow than they
once did. The extension of the cows’ productive lives from around 10 years to 15-17 years is great until a large chunk of the cows hit
the upper limit. This respondent and others look for some higher heifer retention later this year and into 2011.
Our favorite response, though, was this: “Cows are my golf so my grandson and I rebuilt the corral last summer and are working on fences
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Daily Livestock Report For 08/03/2010 - Pork bellies hit all time record highs


Market Comments

It seems like everybody is talking about the high price of
fresh bellies, and for good reason. On Monday, USDA printed
the price of fresh pork bellies traded in the spot market (all
weight ranges) at $140 /cwt, the highest prices since at least
1996, when USDA began tracking the current weight ranges and
likely the highest price ever paid for fresh or frozen pork bellies. It
is kind of interesting that belly prices are now trading some 18
cents over the price of pork loins. There was a time when lean was
the name of the game as the industry was trying hard to beat

chicken and the “other white meat” phrase was born. At least at

the moment the consumer is opting for more flavor and those crisp
slices of fatty pork sure fit the bill.

The rise in the price of pork bellies is partly seasonal.
Much of the commentary in the press mentioned the high use of
bacon in the summer for BLT sandwiches. Also there is the proliferation
in the use of bacon as a flavor enhancer in the foodservice
industry, with many chicken and hamburger sandwiches getting a
slice or two of bacon for good measure. These are arguments that
we heard in the summer of 2004 as well and they reflect some of the
fundamentals driving the belly market at this time of year. What
they do not explain is what makes 2010 so different from other
years. Consumers did not discover BLT sandwiches in the summer
of 2010 and bacon has been burrowing its way in the menus of high
end and fast food restaurants for almost a decade. Part of the reason
is the price of hogs. While pork belly prices are sky high as the
top chart shows, the ratio of pork bellies to the price of hogs (i.e. the
relative price of the two) shows only modest variations in the last
five years (bottom chart). Indeed, in this respect the summer of
2003 and 2004 appears much more impressive since belly prices at
the time rose much faster than the price of hogs. With hog prices in
the mid 80s, bellies at 120-140 actually do not seem that crazy.
Another factor influencing belly prices this summer is the behavior of end users coming into the high demand time of year. End
users, be this retailers or foodservice operators, have always recognized the pick up in demand for bellies during the summer, as
evidenced by the normal buildup in belly freezer stocks during the spring. Hog production is down in the summer while belly demand
is up and users smooth out some of the price spikes by carrying over some winter and spring stocks. Last year, however, the
strategy did not seem to work and belly prices collapsed into the summer with prices in July at about the same level as in March
and then sharply lower in August. This year end users trimmed inventories, partly because of very high hog prices in the spring.
On June 1, freezer stocks were half of what they were the previous year. Pork production last week was 6.8% lower than a year

Vol. 8, No. 149 / August 3, 2010
PRICE OF 14-16# FRESH PORK BELLIES, USDA, WT. AVG.
0.020.040.060.080.0100.0120.0140.0160.019961998200020022004200620082010RATIO OF PORK BELLIES TO LEAN HOG CARCASS (IA/MN)
0.00.51.01.52.02.53.019961998200020022004200620082010$/CWTRATIO
ago (see yesterday’s DLR) and with freezers empty, end users are forced to pay top dollar for that additional spot load.

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Market Comments

Livestock futures ended the week on a high note as most hog
and cattle contracts continued to build on earlier gains. Sharply highergrain prices are clearly negative for producer profitability going forward
and higher cattle and hog prices reflect the higher costs of doingbusiness later this year and in 2011. 2011 corn futures are above $4
per bushel despite expectations of good yields this fall. The rise in corn
prices, they are up by more than 60 cents or 18% since late June, has in
part resulted from a reassessment of current corn stocks. Both the supply
and quality of corn appears to be worse than previously thought.
More recently grain markets have been buoyed by reports of wheat croptroubles in Russia and other former Soviet countries. As it was the
case with Australia a couple of years ago, it takes time for the full extent
of the damage to become known and we are seeing reports of even
lower production prospects for wheat, barley and other grains in that
part of the world. December Chicago wheat prices were up by more 34cents per bushel on Friday and for the week they gained some 74 centsper bushel. For the week, Dec corn and Nov soybeans were up 24 and
26 cents, respectively.

In addition to a more bullish outlook for grain prices later this
year and in 2011, livestock futures have also benefited from strong
grains in product markets. Pork continues to lead the parade, with
very strong prices for a number of items. Pork bellies hit $135 /cwt this
week, a new all time record. August belly futures on Friday were
$103.5 /cwt, which is not all that unusual as basis levels tend to be the
highest during this time of year. Pork supplies are very tight despite
relatively high carcass weights for this time of year. Hog slaughter for
the week was reported to be 7.3% lower than the previous year andeven with the gains in carcass weights, total production for the weekwas down 6.8%. Note that carcass weights for the last two weeks areconsidered provisional and we will see if USDA goes backs and revises
them lower, which was the case earlier in July. On the one hand, hot
and humid weather should contribute to lower weights especially as
temperatures in key production areas are higher than a year ago. However, we suspect that very strong pork prices have encouraged
producers to be very aggressive in feeding animals and maybe hold them on feed a bit longer. After all, hog slaughter since
June 1 (latest Hogs and Pigs report date) has been on average 4.6% lower than a year ago. Based on the USDA hogs and pigs inventory
numbers, slaughter for the period in question should have been around 3% lower than the previous year.
on the other hand remain well below year ago levels and also below the five year average. It is understandable that with more
cows in the slaughter mix weights will be lower but the magnitude of the decline points to a more dramatic change in both the cattle
being placed on feed as well as feed rations and rate of weight gains.

Vol. 8, No. 147 / July 30, 2010

810
DRESSED CARCASS WEIGHT, ALL CATTLE, POUNDS
Data through Week Ending July 31, 2010
800
790
780
770
760
740
750
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
2005-09 Avg.
Sep Oct
2009
Nov Dec
2010
206
DRESSED CARCASS WEIGHT, ALL HOGS, POUNDS
Data through Week Ending July 31, 2010
204
202
200
198
194
196
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
2005-09 Avg.
Sep Oct
2009
Nov Dec
2010
Cattle weights,

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Vol. 8, No. 147 / July 30, 2010

PRODUCTION & PRICE SUMMARY Week Ending 7/31/2010

Item Units Last Week Prior Week Pct. Change Last Year Pct. Change 2010 YTD
Y/Y %
Change
31-Jul-10 24-Jul-10 1-Aug-09
C
A
T
T
L
E
FI Slaughter
FI Cow Slaughter **
Avg. Live Weight
Avg. Dressed Weight
Beef Production
Thou. Head
Thou. Head
Lbs.
Lbs.
Million Lbs.
654
120
1281
772
503.4
666
101
1281
770
511.5
-1.80%
18.34%
0.00%
0.26%
-1.58%
641
116
1288
786
500.7
2.04%
3.28%
-0.54%
-1.78%
0.54%
19,433
3,491
1,272
766
14,822
1.3%
4.0%
-1.4%
-1.9%
-0.7%
Live Fed Steer Price
Dressed Fed Steer Price
OKC Feeder Steer Price
Beef Cutout Value
Hide/Offal
$ per cwt
$ per cwt
619-700 Lbs.
619-900 Ch.
$/cwt
92.87
147.85
97.00
154.01
10.55
94.79
150.44
96.04
154.94
10.65
-2.03%
-1.72%
0.99%
-0.60%
-0.94%
82.10
131.35
97.58
142.53
8.23
13.12%
12.56%
-0.59%
8.05%
28.19%
H
O
G
S
FI Slaughter
FI Sow Slaughter **
Avg. Dressed Weight
Pork Production
Thou. Head
Thou. Head
Lbs.
Million Lbs.
1,949
56.4
202.0
392.9
1,955
51.9
202.0
394.2
-0.31%
8.59%
0.00%
-0.33%
2,103
64.6
201.0
421.7
-7.33%
-12.74%
0.50%
-6.83%
61,624
1,633
203
12,520
-4.0%
-6.7%
0.1%
-4.0%
Iowa-S. Minn. Direct
Natl. Base Carcass Price
Natl. Net Carcass Price
Pork Cutout
Wtd. Avg.
Wtd. Avg.
Wtd. Avg.
185 Lbs.
80.85
78.69
81.38
88.43
78.08
75.40
78.04
83.83
3.55%
4.36%
4.28%
5.49%
54.94
59.13
61.29
60.85
47.16%
33.08%
32.78%
45.32%
C
H
I
C
K
E
N
Young Chicken Slaughter *
Avg. Weight
Chicken Production
Eggs Set
Chicks Placed
Million Head
Lbs.
Million Lbs.
Million
Million Head
166.6
5.50
916.5
208.3
169.4
163.0
5.55
904.8
208.8
173.8
2.22%
-0.90%
1.30%
-0.23%
-2.53%
160.7
5.48
880.9
201.4
167.0
3.67%
0.36%
4.05%
3.44%
1.45%
4,642
5.57
25,855
6,207
5,104
2.4%
1.4%
3.8%
1.7%
0.7%
12-City Broiler Price
Georgia Dock Broiler Price
Composite
2.5-3 Lbs.
82.14
86.91
85.38
87.08
-3.79%
-0.20%
79.32
87.12
3.56%
-0.24%
T
U
R
K
Young Turkey Slaughter *
Avg. Weight
Turkey Production
Million Head
Lbs.
Million Lbs.
4.567
28.46
130.0
4.606
28.86
132.9
-0.85%
-1.39%
-2.22%
4.863
28.17
137.0
-6.09%
1.03%
-5.12%
125.605
29.70
3,730
-4.4%
1.8%
-2.7%
Eastern Region Hen Price 8-16 Lbs. 95.17 93.50 1.79% 81.20 17.20%
G
R
A
I
N
Corn, Omaha
DDGs, Minnesota
Wheat, Kansas City
Soybeans, S. Iowa
Soybn Meal, 48% Decatur
$ per Bushel
$ per Ton
$ per Bushel
$ per Bushel
$ per Ton
3.58
94.00
5.62
10.49
329.90
3.37
96.00
5.06
10.47
325.20
6.23%
-2.08%
11.07%
0.19%
1.45%
3.20
73.50
5.34
11.18
383.80
11.88%
27.89%
5.24%
-6.17%
-14.04%

* Chicken & turkey slaughter & production are 1 week earlier than the date at the top of this sheet.
** Cow and sow slaughter reflect levels from two weeks ago due to reporting lag.
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In This Issue:

Doane Market Outlook: Hogs
Editorial: Chipotle Claims Its Food Has Integrity
Business Insights: Hog Futures Near 3-Month Highs As Tight Supplies Push Belly Prices To Record
Vietnamese Swine Producers Shopping In Nebraska
Farm Aid To Mark 25th Anniversary In Milwaukee
Study Claims Conventional Ag Limits Greenhouse Gas
U.S. Department Of Agriculture & DuPont Collaborate On New Test For Hard To Detect Foodborne Pathogens
Indiana State Fair's 'Year Of Pigs' Begins Friday
Report: Commitment Of Traders Grain
Video: China's Meat Consumption
Weather: Extreme Heat Grips Plains, Dry In The West
Doane Market Outlook: Hogs
Lean hog futures were higher on Monday. The October through April 2011 contracts set new highs today. Strength in pork prices last week, the rally in the stock and weakness in the dollar were supportive factors. The firm pork prices have helped benefit packer margins and cash trade was steady to higher on Monday morning. October ended 58 cents higher at $79.60 and December was 30 cents higher at $75.70.

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Chipotle Claims Its Food Has Integrity
Chipotle recently unveiled a newly designed Web site in July that now features the company’s supply chain. The new site is the company’s newest marketing strategy to show its customers where their food comes from before it arrives at Chipotle.
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Hog Futures Near 3-Month Highs As Tight Supplies Push Belly Prices To Record
Hog futures climbed to the highest level in nearly three months today as a Midwest heat wave curbs shipments of slaughter-ready pigs, tightening pork supplies and sending pork belly prices to a record.
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Vietnamese Swine Producers Shopping In Nebraska
Some of the largest swine producers in Vietnam are in Nebraska this week to learn more about genetics and feed and to possibly buy the products.
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Farm Aid To Mark 25th Anniversary In Milwaukee
Board Members Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young and Dave Matthews to headline Oct. 2 all-star music and food festival
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Study Claims Conventional Ag Limits Greenhouse Gas
Advances in conventional agriculture have dramatically slowed the flow of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, in part by allowing farmers to grow more food to meet world demand without plowing up vast tracts of land, a study by three Stanford University researchers has found.
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U.S. Department Of Agriculture & DuPont Collaborate On New Test For Hard To Detect Foodborne Pathogens
DuPont and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have agreed to collaborate on the development of a new test for detecting hard-to-identify strains of toxin-producing E. coli that are not currently regulated and have been causing increased instances of food contamination and illness.
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Indiana State Fair's 'Year Of Pigs' Begins Friday
The Indiana State Fair's "Year of Pigs" will begin on Friday, drawing its theme from a state pork industry that's the fifth largest in the nation
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Jolley: Five Minutes With Fred Casinelli – President & Chief Operating Officer, Sysco-Boston

Saturday, July 31st


Sysco is a major player in the food service business – maybe the ‘majorest’ player. I remember the concern that rippled through the meat processing business a few years ago when Sysco was on a major buying spree. They wanted to buy the best regional purveyors around the U.S. and they were willing to pay a nice sum for the privilege. Full Story...


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With the federal government beginning its challenge of the Arizona immigration law last week, the employment of illegal immigrants in agricultural jobs gained momentum again.

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United Organizations of the Horse Press Release


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 31, 2010




Contact:


Sue Wallis

307 680 8515 cell

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National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) adopts new policy resolution calling for USDA inspection of horse meat.





The policy resolution was passed at the annual Legislative Summit held in Louisville, Kentucky on July 25-28, 2010. The policy was first reviewed and passed by the Agriculture and Energy Committee, and then passed at the Business Meeting of the 45 states in attendance. Policies which receive a super majority vote of more than 3/4 of the states attending give NCSL staff in Washington, D.C. the authority to lobby Congress on behalf of the position of the states.


USDA ante-and post mortem inspections are mandatory if an animal is to be sold as meat, and the animal must be slaughtered in a USDA-inspected facility. Federal appropriations law contains a prohibition on allowing federal dollars to be spent on salaries for inspectors who inspect horses before or after slaughter, making it impossible for operations that want to process horse meat within their borders to market this meat. Inspectors also cannot respond to a voluntary, fee-based inspection request to inspect horse meat. The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) believes that these provisions unduly restrict states' action regarding horse slaughtering facilities within their borders. Therefore, NCSL calls upon Congress to remove these restrictions in existing law, and not insert similar provisions in subsequent appropriations bills or other legislative vehicles.



The closing of horse slaughter facilities in America has decimated the equine industry, and has curtailed the ability of states and tribes to control the numbers of excess and abandoned horses on their lands. Documented reports indicate an increase of 400% in the number of starved, abandoned, and neglected horses between 2008 and 2009 alone. This has resulted in unprecedented state budget increases and taxpayer costs at a time when states cannot afford unnecessary expense. It has severely impacted the livestock industry as a whole, and by eliminating the salvage value of horses has significantly reduced the market value of all horses. The loss of markets for horse meat for pet food, for the maintenance of zoo animals, and for byproducts has greatly impacted these sectors. The loss of horse products for export has eliminated more than

$42 million dollars of direct income for an already struggling sector of the livestock industry, not to mention millions of dollars in indirect costs because of the loss of value of individual animals. Given the current state of the horse processing industry, it is particularly important that the federal government not restrict access to inspection.






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In This Issue:

Doane Market Outlook: Hogs
Editorial: Are We Sending The Right Messages?
Business Insights: Pilgrim’s Pride Reports Profit Plunge, Plans To Boost Chicken Production
AMI Sends Agriculture Secretary Vilsack A Detailed Response To GIPSA
Iowa Pork Producers Association To Host Regulatory Update Conference
Indiana Pork Industry Bounces Back
KLA: Initiative & Referendum Dangerous To Kansas Agriculture
Farm Families Are Minnesota’s Most Important Small Business
Report: Hog Prices By U.S. & State
Video: No Snow Days Or Summer Vacation For Farmers
Weather: Heat Stresses Crops In South, Showers Soak The Corn Belt
Doane Market Outlook: Hogs
Lean hog futures traded higher again on Friday. The futures market was supported by the firm tone in the cash market and rising pork prices. Some contracts posted new highs again today. Further gains were limited by some profit-taking at the end of the week and month. August closed 98 cents higher at $85.83 and October ended 95 cents higher at $79.03.

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Nevada ranchers concerned about the potential impact on livestock grazing are upset about a deal between the builder of a 680-mile natural gas pipeline and two environmental groups that agreed to drop their opposition to the project stretching from Oregon to Wyoming.

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Cattle Market Situation: The Short Run
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Daily Livestock Report
Vol. 8, No. 147 / July 30, 2010
Market Comments
Lean hog futures rose sharply on Thursday on strong
gains in cutout values and optimism that a combination of tighter
supplies and resurgent demand will sustain hog prices for the
remainder of the year. The nearby August contract gained as
much as 147 points while the October and December futures hit
all time contract highs. The charts to the right provide some
indication as to what is underpinning the upward move in hog
futures. The pork cutout on Thursday closed at $89.4 /cwt.,
$3.87/cwt or 5% higher than the week before and $30.3/cwt or
51% higher than during the same time a year ago. The increase
in cutout and hog prices is seasonal but it has been further amplified
by a much tighter supply situation. The spike in prices is
reminiscent of 2008 when cutout and prices for individual pork
items hit all time record highs. Daily prices since mid July have
followed almost exactly the same path as a year ago (see chart)
and the market seems to think that the highs for pork prices
may still be ahead of us. The seasonal increase in prices is being
supported by tighter hog supplies. The chart below shows a running
seven day total of US daily hog slaughter. On Thursday,
the running seven day total stood at 1.949 million head, 7.3%
lower than the comparable time frame a year ago. We currently
estimate hog slaughter on Friday will be around 400,000 head
and Saturday at some 50,000 head. If those estimates are correct,
that would produce a final hog slaughter level for the week
of 2.015 million, 4.2% lower than a year ago. Even more critical
for the market, however, is what happens with hog slaughter
and hog weights in August. As the bottom chart shows, hog
slaughter in 2008 and 2009 rose by more than 100,000 head per
week between the end of July and the end of August. Our current
expectation is for slaughter to continue to track 2.5% to 3%
below year ago levels for the next few weeks but a larger shortfall
will clearly impact a market that already seems to be
stretched. The latest cold storage data showed very tight supplies of bellies (-54% vs. 2009), trimmings (-48.6% vs. 2009) and a
number of other items. Belly prices have escalated sharply in recent days as end users appear to have underestimated the market
and likely liquidated inventories too early. Belly demand tends to taper off at the end of August however. As we move into the
fall, hams will become an even more important component and will need to carry a larger portion of the carcass. Ham prices are
currently trading at some very lofty levels and it remains to be seen how retailers and

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Vol. 8, No. 146 / July 29, 2010

Market Comments

In yesterday’s letter we noted some of the recent drivers

in the grain markets (acres, weather, drought in Russia)

which underpin a somewhat more bullish view for feed prices

going into the fall. Higher feed prices could temper the incentives

for expansion among hog and pork producers. As for beef

producers, the situation continues to remain challenging and

higher feed costs further complicate critical decisions regarding

the future of the industry. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association

is currently convening in Denver CO and we’ll keep

you posted as to how the largest beef association in the country

sees the outlook for the future.

While the supply picture has become somewhat more

bullish for grains and livestock, it is also important to keep an

eye on demand. Exports have been a critical demand driver for

the market to this point but a recovery in domestic markets is

necessary for a sustained growth of the US livestock and poultry

industry. A number of factors drive protein demand, among

them consumer incomes and spending patterns; employment

(which is tied to spending but also labor availability at home for

food preparation), price of competing proteins, health news and

information; consumer perception of risks in consuming protein

items; and in urban areas the consumer understanding/

misunderstanding of the modern food production systems.

The charts to the right illustrate only two of the points outlined

above. Consumer confidence has rebounded from the lows set in

early 2009 but it has leveled off in recent months. The consumer

confidence index in July was down 12 points from May levels

and at 50.4 it is now at the lowest point since February. We

would like to see the confidence index above the 60 level (see

chart) before proclaiming a sustained recovery in the broader

market. The decline in consumer confidence sometimes is seen as

proxy for consumer spending, which is a real driver for beef, pork or chicken demand. A study by economists at K-State

(Tonsor, Mintert, Schroeder 2009) indicated that “on average, a 1 percent increase in U.S. consumer total expenditures results

in a 0.9 percent increase in the quantity of beef demanded.” Consumer spending has increased moderately since the beginning

of the year but it will be constrained, in part due to high rates of unemployment. As the map above shows, unemployment rates

remain particularly high in the Southeast and West Coast. Foodservice remains particularly vulnerable to high unemployment

rates. In the short term, the demand picture appears negative for beef, less so for pork and chicken.

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Unofficial rodeo results from Froniter Days,

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Official results

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Thanks from The AGTV Network to the National High School Rodeo Association for bringing the Finals to WY. Also congratulations to the all participants.

2010 NHSFR Queen Contest
Main Menu Links - 2010 NHSFR Results
2010-2011 NHSRA Queen:
Callie Martin - South Carolina

First Attendant: Hanna Heckman - Montana
Second Attendant: Claira Hollingsworth - Idaho
Third Attendant: Nikki Woodward - Texas
Fifth Place: Ashlie Scott - Utah
Sixth Place: Mary Reynolds - Mississippi
Seventh Place: Katy Lucas - Alberta
Eighth Place: Loren Bebensee - California
Ninth Place: Morgan Roberts - Oklahoma
Tenth Place: Keri Sheffield - Florida


Highest Test Score (4-way tie): Alex Soukup - Iowa; Claira Hollingsworth - Idaho;
Mary Reynolds - Mississippi Callie Martin - South Carolina

Impromptu Speech: Mary Reynolds - Mississippi

Modeling: Callie Martin - South Carolina

Personality (tie): Hanna Heckman - Montana; Callie Martin - South Carolina

Appearance: Callie Martin - South Carolina

Personal Interview: Hanna Heckman - Montana

Best Speech: Callie Martin - South Carolina

Horsemanship: Nikki Woodward - Texas

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Executive Director's "Exemplary Leadership" Award: Hanna Heckman - Montana

Miss Congeniality: Maggie Longabaugh - Kansas;
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Miss Photogenic: Hanna Heckman - Montana

Cheyenne Frontier Days Schedule

KISS with Alana Grace
Starts at: 8:00 p.m.

KISS is regarded as one of the most influential rock and roll bands of all-time. Their career milestones are staggering. KISS holds honors as one of America’s top gold record champions, recording 37 albums over 36 years selling over 100 million albums worldwide. Together with Alana Grace, a prolific songwriter, singer, performer, musician, and a working actress poised to make a lasting impression. more

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Saturday, July 24, 2010
Timed Event Slack
Starts at: 8:00 a.m.

Steer Roping more
CFD Old West Museum
Starts at: 8:00 a.m. Ends at: 8:00 p.m.

The history of the world's largest outdoor rodeo and western celebration comes alive at the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum. A premier cultural and historical center in Southeast Wyoming, the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum offers members and visitors year-round programming, exhibits and activities that celebrate the heritage and pioneer spirit of the American West and the thrilling history of the world's first extreme sport. more
Western Art Show & Reception
Starts at: 8:00 a.m. Ends at: 8:00 p.m.

Converging on the CFD Old West Museum like cowboys to the rodeo arena, the artists celebrate the West's frontier past, its culture, its magnificent scenery and the Western way of life through their impressive works of art. more
Grand Parades
Starts at: 9:30 a.m.

Historic downtown Cheyenne. Floats, marching bands, and Cheyenne Frontier Days'™ peerless collection of antique carriages, automobiles and riders in period dress. more
Indian Village
Starts at: 10:00 a.m. Ends at: 7:30 p.m.

In 1898, just after the second annual Cheyenne Frontier Days™ rodeo, the committee recognized that the American Indian was a good friend and an important part of the wild west... and would therefore make an important and colorful addition to the event. The Indians have returned to CFD each year since then. more
Fort D.A. Russell Days
Starts at: 8:00 a.m. Ends at: 6:00 p.m.

Historic home tours, military reenactments, tours of Minuteman III and Peacekeeper missile systems, and more are on tap for those who dare to look back in history or forward to the future. more
Behind The Chutes Tour
Starts at: 10:00 a.m. Ends at: 10:40 a.m.

Meet at the CFD Old West Musuem entrance. The tour provides a behind-the-scenes look at Cheyenne Frontier Days™, including a trip behind the chutes. Tours last approximately 40 minutes. more
Free Entertainment in the Oasis Area
Starts at: 11:30 a.m. Ends at: 7:00 p.m.

This is a non-smoking area with specialty food vendors & shaded seating areas. more
Wild Horse Gulch
Starts at: 11:00 a.m. Ends at: 8:00 p.m.

Take a step back in time and celebrate Cheyenne's western heritage with a tour through Wild Horse Gulch. Meet Western merchants, craftspeople, artisans and special guest characters like Lillie Langtry, Buffalo Bill Cody, Wild Bill Hickock and Wyatt Earp. more
Carnival Midway
Starts at: 11:00 a.m. Ends at: 12:00 a.m.

Bring the whole family to our fun carnival for games, rides and good times. more
Behind The Chutes Tour
Starts at: 11:00 a.m. Ends at: 11:40 a.m.

Meet at the CFD Old West Musuem entrance. The tour provides a behind-the-scenes look at Cheyenne Frontier Days™, including a trip behind the chutes. Tours last approximately 40 minutes. more
PRCA Rodeo
Starts at: 12:45 p.m.

Rodeos begin at 12:45 p.m. and ends at approximately 4:30 p.m. The pre-show event begins at noon. The Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Rodeo is famous for its fast pace and huge number of contestants. Visitors can see more rodeo action in one day — over 40 bucking bulls and over 70 saddle and bareback broncs in each performance — more than at any other rodeo! Every event is performed during each of the nine daily rodeos! more
Buckin' A Saloon
Starts at: 4:00 p.m. Ends at: 12:00 a.m.

Must be 21. Have a western good time at the rootin' tootin'-est saloon this side of the Mississippi. Relax with a cold one, then grab your honey and hit the dance floor with live music from 5 to 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight. more
Behind The Chutes Tour
Starts at: 5:30 p.m. Ends at: 6:10 p.m.

Meet at the CFD Old West Musuem entrance. The tour provides a behind-the-scenes look at Cheyenne Frontier Days™, including a trip behind the chutes. Tours last approximately 40 minutes. more
Brooks & Dunn with The Band Perry
Starts at: 8:00 p.m.

Superstar performers, Brooks & Dunn are one of the true bedrock artists of contemporary country music. Together with The Band Perry – siblings Kimberly, Reid, and Neil Perry, who inherited a cross-pollinated love of country and rock & roll from their parents. more

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Sunday, July 25, 2010
CFD Old West Museum
Starts at: 8:00 a.m. Ends at: 8:00 p.m.

The history of the world's largest outdoor rodeo and western celebration comes alive at the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum. A premier cultural and historical center in Southeast Wyoming, the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum offers members and visitors year-round programming, exhibits and activities that celebrate the heritage and pioneer spirit of the American West and the thrilling history of the world's first extreme sport. more
Western Art Show & Reception
Starts at: 8:00 a.m. Ends at: 8:00 p.m.

Converging on the CFD Old West Museum like cowboys to the rodeo arena, the artists celebrate the West's frontier past, its culture, its magnificent scenery and the Western way of life through their impressive works of art. more
Cowboy Church Service
Starts at: 9:00 a.m. Ends at: 10:00 a.m.

Services will be held in the B Stand and provided by Christian Cowboys.
Indian Village
Starts at: 10:00 a.m. Ends at: 7:30 p.m.

In 1898, just after the second annual Cheyenne Frontier Days™ rodeo, the committee recognized that the American Indian was a good friend and an important part of the wild west... and would therefore make an important and colorful addition to the event. The Indians have returned to CFD each year since then. more
Fort D.A. Russell Days
Starts at: 9:00 a.m. Ends at: 4:00 p.m.

Historic home tours, military reenactments, tours of Minuteman III and Peacekeeper missile systems, and more are on tap for those who dare to look back in history or forward to the future. more
Behind The Chutes Tour
Starts at: 10:00 a.m. Ends at: 10:40 a.m.

Meet at the CFD Old West Musuem entrance. The tour provides a behind-the-scenes look at Cheyenne Frontier Days™, including a trip behind the chutes. Tours last approximately 40 minutes. more
Free Entertainment in the Oasis Area
Starts at: 11:30 a.m. Ends at: 7:00 p.m.

This is a non-smoking area with specialty food vendors & shaded seating areas. more
Carnival Midway
Starts at: 11:00 a.m. Ends at: 12:00 a.m.

Bring the whole family to our fun carnival for games, rides and good times. more
Wild Horse Gulch
Starts at: 11:00 a.m. Ends at: 8:00 p.m.

Take a step back in time and celebrate Cheyenne's western heritage with a tour through Wild Horse Gulch. Meet Western merchants, craftspeople, artisans and special guest characters like Lillie Langtry, Buffalo Bill Cody, Wild Bill Hickock and Wyatt Earp. more
Behind The Chutes Tour
Starts at: 11:00 a.m. Ends at: 11:40 a.m.

Meet at the CFD Old West Musuem entrance. The tour provides a behind-the-scenes look at Cheyenne Frontier Days™, including a trip behind the chutes. Tours last approximately 40 minutes. more
PRCA Rodeo
Starts at: 12:45 p.m.

Rodeos begin at 12:45 p.m. and ends at approximately 4:30 p.m. The pre-show event begins at noon. The Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Rodeo is famous for its fast pace and huge number of contestants. Visitors can see more rodeo action in one day — over 40 bucking bulls and over 70 saddle and bareback broncs in each performance — than at any other rodeo. Every event is performed during each of the nine daily rodeos! more
Buckin' A Saloon
Starts at: 4:00 p.m. Ends at: 12:00 a.m.

Must be 21. Have a western good time at the rootin' tootin'-est saloon this side of the Mississippi. Relax with a cold one, then grab your honey and hit the dance floor with live music from 5 to 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight. more
Behind The Chutes Tour
Starts at: 5:30 p.m. Ends at: 6:10 p.m.

Meet at the CFD Old West Musuem entrance. The tour provides a behind-the-scenes look at Cheyenne Frontier Days™, including a trip behind the chutes. Tours last approximately 40 minutes. more
Aaron Tippin and Neal McCoy
Starts at: 8:00 p.m.

Tippin is a force of nature, a man whose passion for music fuels an array of other vigorous enthusiasms. Together with Neal McCoy, the one-of-a-kind country singer and consummate live performer. more

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Monday, July 26, 2010
Timed Event Slack
Starts at: 8:00 a.m.

Steer Wrestling, Team Roping more
Pancake Breakfast
Starts at: 7:00 a.m. Ends at: 9:00 a.m.

Flapjacks served hot off the grill to a crowd of hungry visitors. more
CFD Old West Museum
Starts at: 8:00 a.m. Ends at: 8:00 p.m.

The history of the world's largest outdoor rodeo and western celebration comes alive at the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum. A premier cultural and historical center in Southeast Wyoming, the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum offers members and visitors year-round programming, exhibits and activities that celebrate the heritage and pioneer spirit of the American West and the thrilling history of the world's first extreme sport. more
Western Art Show & Reception
Starts at: 8:00 a.m. Ends at: 8:00 p.m.

Converging on the CFD Old West Museum like cowboys to the rodeo arena, the artists celebrate the West's frontier past, its culture, its magnificent scenery and the Western way of life through their impressive works of art. more
Indian Village
Starts at: 10:00 a.m. Ends at: 7:30 p.m.

In 1898, just after the second annual Cheyenne Frontier Days™ rodeo, the committee recognized that the American Indian was a good friend and an important part of the wild west... and would therefore make an important and colorful addition to the event. The Indians have returned to CFD each year since then. more
Behind The Chutes Tour
Starts at: 10:00 a.m. Ends at: 10:40 a.m.

Meet at the CFD Old West Musuem entrance. The tour provides a behind-the-scenes look at Cheyenne Frontier Days™, including a trip behind the chutes. Tours last approximately 40 minutes. more
Free Entertainment in the Oasis Area
Starts at: 11:30 a.m. Ends at: 7:00 p.m.

This is a non-smoking area with specialty food vendors & shaded seating areas. more
Carnival Midway
Starts at: 11:00 a.m. Ends at: 12:00 a.m.

Bring the whole family to our fun carnival for games, rides and good times. more
Wild Horse Gulch
Starts at: 11:00 a.m. Ends at: 8:00 p.m.

Take a step back in time and celebrate Cheyenne's western heritage with a tour through Wild Horse Gulch. Meet Western merchants, craftspeople, artisans and special guest characters like Lillie Langtry, Buffalo Bill Cody, Wild Bill Hickock and Wyatt Earp. more
Behind The Chutes Tour
Starts at: 11:00 a.m. Ends at: 11:40 a.m.

Meet at the CFD Old West Musuem entrance. The tour provides a behind-the-scenes look at Cheyenne Frontier Days™, including a trip behind the chutes. Tours last approximately 40 minutes. more
PRCA Rodeo
Starts at: 12:45 p.m.

Rodeos begin at 12:45 p.m. and ends at approximately 4:30 p.m. The pre-show event begins at noon. The Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Rodeo is famous for its fast pace and huge number of contestants. Visitors can see more rodeo action in one day — over 40 bucking bulls and over 70 saddle and bareback broncs in each performance — than at any other rodeo. Every event is performed during each of the nine daily rodeos! more
Buckin' A Saloon
Starts at: 4:00 p.m. Ends at: 12:00 a.m.

Must be 21. Have a western good time at the rootin' tootin'-est saloon this side of the Mississippi. Relax with a cold one, then grab your honey and hit the dance floor with live music from 5 to 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight. more
Professional Bull Riders
Starts at: 8:00 p.m.

Some of the best athletes in the business competing for the prize. more

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Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Timed Event Slack
Starts at: 8:00 a.m.

Steer Wrestling, Team Roping more
CFD Old West Museum
Starts at: 8:00 a.m. Ends at: 8:00 p.m.

The history of the world's largest outdoor rodeo and western celebration comes alive at the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum. A premier cultural and historical center in Southeast Wyoming, the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum offers members and visitors year-round programming, exhibits and activities that celebrate the heritage and pioneer spirit of the American West and the thrilling history of the world's first extreme sport. more
Western Art Show & Reception
Starts at: 8:00 a.m. Ends at: 8:00 p.m.

Converging on the CFD Old West Museum like cowboys to the rodeo arena, the artists celebrate the West's frontier past, its culture, its magnificent scenery and the Western way of life through their impressive works of art. more
Grand Parades
Starts at: 9:30 a.m.

Historic downtown Cheyenne. Floats, marching bands, and Cheyenne Frontier Days™' peerless collection of antique carriages, automobiles and riders in period dress. more
Indian Village
Starts at: 10:00 a.m. Ends at: 7:30 p.m.

In 1898, just after the second annual Cheyenne Frontier Days™ rodeo, the committee recognized that the American Indian was a good friend and an important part of the wild west... and would therefore make an important and colorful addition to the event. The Indians have returned to CFD each year since then. more
Behind The Chutes Tour
Starts at: 10:00 a.m. Ends at: 10:40 a.m.

Meet at the CFD Old West Musuem entrance. The tour provides a behind-the-scenes look at Cheyenne Frontier Days™, including a trip behind the chutes. Tours last approximately 40 minutes. more
Wild Horse Gulch
Starts at: 11:00 a.m. Ends at: 8:00 p.m.

Take a step back in time and celebrate Cheyenne's western heritage with a tour through Wild Horse Gulch. Meet Western merchants, craftspeople, artisans and special guest characters like Lillie Langtry, Buffalo Bill Cody, Wild Bill Hickock and Wyatt Earp. more
Behind The Chutes Tour
Starts at: 11:00 a.m. Ends at: 11:40 a.m.

Meet at the CFD Old West Musuem entrance. The tour provides a behind-the-scenes look at Cheyenne Frontier Days™, including a trip behind the chutes. Tours last approximately 40 minutes. more
Free Entertainment in the Oasis Area
Starts at: 11:30 a.m. Ends at: 7:00 p.m.

This is a non-smoking area with specialty food vendors & shaded seating areas. more
Carnival Midway
Starts at: 11:00 a.m. Ends at: 12:00 a.m.

Bring the whole family to our fun carnival for games, rides and good times. more
PRCA Rodeo
Starts at: 12:45 p.m.

Rodeos begin at 12:45 p.m. and ends at approximately 4:30 p.m. The pre-show event begins at noon. The Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Rodeo is famous for its fast pace and huge number of contestants. Visitors can see more rodeo action in one day — over 40 bucking bulls and over 70 saddle and bareback broncs in each performance — than at any other rodeo. Every event is performed during each of the nine daily rodeos! more
Buckin' A Saloon
Starts at: 4:00 p.m. Ends at: 12:00 a.m.

Must be 21. Have a western good time at the rootin' tootin'-est saloon this side of the Mississippi. Relax with a cold one, then grab your honey and hit the dance floor with live music from 5 to 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight. more
Professional Bull Riders
Starts at: 8:00 p.m.

Day two of the some of the toughest competition in the world. more

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Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Pancake Breakfast
Starts at: 7:00 a.m. Ends at: 9:00 a.m.

Flapjacks served hot off the grill to a crowd of hungry visitors. more
CFD Old West Museum
Starts at: 8:00 a.m. Ends at: 8:00 p.m.

The history of the world's largest outdoor rodeo and western celebration comes alive at the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum. A premier cultural and historical center in Southeast Wyoming, the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum offers members and visitors year-round programming, exhibits and activities that celebrate the heritage and pioneer spirit of the American West and the thrilling history of the world's first extreme sport. more
Western Art Show & Reception
Starts at: 8:00 a.m. Ends at: 8:00 p.m.

Converging on the CFD Old West Museum like cowboys to the rodeo arena, the artists celebrate the West's frontier past, its culture, its magnificent scenery and the Western way of life through their impressive works of art. more
Indian Village
Starts at: 10:00 a.m. Ends at: 7:30 p.m.

In 1898, just after the second annual Cheyenne Frontier Days™ rodeo, the committee recognized that the American Indian was a good friend and an important part of the wild west... and would therefore make an important and colorful addition to the event. The Indians have returned to CFD each year since then. more
USAF Thunderbirds
Starts at: 10:00 a.m. Ends at: 12:00 p.m.

Don't miss the spectacular Thunderbirds out at Laramie County Community College. more
Behind The Chutes Tour
Starts at: 10:00 a.m. Ends at: 10:40 a.m.

Meet at the CFD Old West Musuem entrance. The tour provides a behind-the-scenes look at Cheyenne Frontier Days™, including a trip behind the chutes. Tours last approximately 40 minutes. more
Chuckwagon Cookoff
Starts at: 11:00 a.m. Ends at: 6:00 p.m.

Authentic chuckwagon crews compete in a free cooking demonstration. Crews are given a standard set of ingredients, then judged on not only the wide range of foods produced, but also by wagon, tools and campsite. more
Free Entertainment in the Oasis Area
Starts at: 11:30 a.m. Ends at: 7:00 p.m.

This is a non-smoking area with specialty food vendors & shaded seating areas. more
Carnival Midway
Starts at: 11:00 a.m. Ends at: 12:00 a.m.

Bring the whole family to our fun carnival for games, rides and good times. more
Wild Horse Gulch
Starts at: 11:00 a.m. Ends at: 8:00 p.m.

Take a step back in time and celebrate Cheyenne's western heritage with a tour through Wild Horse Gulch. Meet Western merchants, craftspeople, artisans and special guest characters like Lillie Langtry, Buffalo Bill Cody, Wild Bill Hickock and Wyatt Earp. more
Behind The Chutes Tour
Starts at: 11:00 a.m. Ends at: 11:40 a.m.

Meet at the CFD Old West Musuem entrance. The tour provides a behind-the-scenes look at Cheyenne Frontier Days™, including a trip behind the chutes. Tours last approximately 40 minutes. more
Challenge Rodeo
Starts at: 12:00 p.m. Ends at: 12:30 p.m.

The Challenge Rodeo pairs special-needs children with the PRCA rodeo contestants in a modified rodeo performance. more
PRCA Rodeo
Starts at: 12:45 p.m.

Rodeos begin at 12:45 p.m. and ends at approximately 4:30 p.m. The pre-show event begins at noon. The Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Rodeo is famous for its fast pace and huge number of contestants. Visitors can see more rodeo action in one day — over 40 bucking bulls and over 70 saddle and bareback broncs in each performance — than at any other rodeo. Every event is performed during each of the nine daily rodeos! more
Buckin' A Saloon
Starts at: 4:00 p.m. Ends at: 12:00 a.m.

Must be 21. Have a western good time at the rootin' tootin'-est saloon this side of the Mississippi. Relax with a cold one, then grab your honey and hit the dance floor with live music from 5 to 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight. more
Clay Walker with Glen Templeton
Starts at: 8:00 p.m.

Walker’s dedicated work ethic combined with talent have made him one of the most successful country acts of the past decade. Together with Templeton, one of Country Music's most promising up and coming stars. more
Fort D.A. Russell Days
Starts at: 8:00 a.m. Ends at: 5:00 p.m.


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Thursday, July 29, 2010
CFD Old West Museum
Starts at: 8:00 a.m. Ends at: 8:00 p.m.

The history of the world's largest outdoor rodeo and western celebration comes alive at the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum. A premier cultural and historical center in Southeast Wyoming, the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum offers members and visitors year-round programming, exhibits and activities that celebrate the heritage and pioneer spirit of the American West and the thrilling history of the world's first extreme sport. more
Western Art Show & Reception
Starts at: 8:00 a.m. Ends at: 8:00 p.m.

Converging on the CFD Old West Museum like cowboys to the rodeo arena, the artists celebrate the West's frontier past, its culture, its magnificent scenery and the Western way of life through their impressive works of art. more
Grand Parades
Starts at: 9:30 a.m.

Historic downtown Cheyenne. Floats, marching bands, and Cheyenne Frontier Days™' peerless collection of antique carriages, automobiles and riders in period dress. more
Indian Village
Starts at: 10:00 a.m. Ends at: 7:30 p.m.

In 1898, just after the second annual Cheyenne Frontier Days™ rodeo, the committee recognized that the American Indian was a good friend and an important part of the wild west... and would therefore make an important and colorful addition to the event. The Indians have returned to CFD each year since then. more
Behind The Chutes Tour
Starts at: 10:00 a.m. Ends at: 10:40 a.m.

Meet at the CFD Old West Musuem entrance. The tour provides a behind-the-scenes look at Cheyenne Frontier Days™, including a trip behind the chutes. Tours last approximately 40 minutes. more
Chuckwagon Cookoff
Starts at: 11:00 a.m. Ends at: 6:00 p.m.

Authentic chuckwagon crews compete in a free cooking demonstration. Crews are given a standard set of ingredients, then judged on not only the wide range of foods produced, but also by wagon, tools and campsite. more
Free Entertainment in the Oasis Area
Starts at: 11:30 a.m. Ends at: 7:00 p.m.

This is a non-smoking area with specialty food vendors & shaded seating areas. more
Carnival Midway
Starts at: 11:00 a.m. Ends at: 12:00 a.m.

Bring the whole family to our fun carnival for games, rides and good times. more
Wild Horse Gulch
Starts at: 11:00 a.m. Ends at: 8:00 p.m.

Take a step back in time and celebrate Cheyenne's western heritage with a tour through Wild Horse Gulch. Meet Western merchants, craftspeople, artisans and special guest characters like Lillie Langtry, Buffalo Bill Cody, Wild Bill Hickock and Wyatt Earp. more
Behind The Chutes Tour
Starts at: 11:00 a.m. Ends at: 11:40 a.m.

Meet at the CFD Old West Musuem entrance. The tour provides a behind-the-scenes look at Cheyenne Frontier Days™, including a trip behind the chutes. Tours last approximately 40 minutes. more
Challenge Rodeo
Starts at: 12:00 p.m. Ends at: 12:30 p.m.

The Challenge Rodeo pairs special-needs children with the PRCA rodeo contestants in a modified rodeo performance. more
PRCA Rodeo
Starts at: 12:45 p.m.

Rodeos begin at 12:45 p.m. and ends at approximately 4:30 p.m. The pre-show event begins at noon. The Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Rodeo is famous for its fast pace and huge number of contestants. Visitors can see more rodeo action in one day — over 40 bucking bulls and over 70 saddle and bareback broncs in each performance — than at any other rodeo. Every event is performed during each of the nine daily rodeos! more
Buckin' A Saloon
Starts at: 4:00 p.m. Ends at: 12:00 a.m.

Must be 21. Have a western good time at the rootin' tootin'-est saloon this side of the Mississippi. Relax with a cold one, then grab your honey and hit the dance floor with live music from 5 to 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight. more
Behind The Chutes Tour
Starts at: 5:30 p.m. Ends at: 6:10 p.m.

Meet at the CFD Old West Musuem entrance. The tour provides a behind-the-scenes look at Cheyenne Frontier Days™, including a trip behind the chutes. Tours last approximately 40 minutes. more
Dierks Bentley and Miranda Lambert
Starts at: 8:00 p.m.

Bentley’s kind of country has been a hybrid of honky-tonk, bluegrass, singer/songwriters, classic country and modern rock & roll, forging his own sound along the way. Together with Lambert, the two-time CMA Horizon Award nominee who returns with a new album, raising the stakes both musically and emotionally. more

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Friday, July 30, 2010
Timed Event Slack
Starts at: 8:00 a.m.

Steer Wrestling, Team Roping more
Pancake Breakfast
Starts at: 7:00 a.m. Ends at: 9:00 a.m.

Flapjacks served hot off the grill to a crowd of hungry visitors. more
CFD Old West Museum
Starts at: 8:00 a.m. Ends at: 8:00 p.m.

The history of the world's largest outdoor rodeo and western celebration comes alive at the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum. A premier cultural and historical center in Southeast Wyoming, the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum offers members and visitors year-round programming, exhibits and activities that celebrate the heritage and pioneer spirit of the American West and the thrilling history of the world's first extreme sport. more
Western Art Show & Reception
Starts at: 8:00 a.m. Ends at: 8:00 p.m.

Converging on the CFD Old West Museum like cowboys to the rodeo arena, the artists celebrate the West's frontier past, its culture, its magnificent scenery and the Western way of life through their impressive works of art. more
Indian Village
Starts at: 10:00 a.m. Ends at: 7:30 p.m.

In 1898, just after the second annual Cheyenne Frontier Days™ rodeo, the committee recognized that the American Indian was a good friend and an important part of the wild west... and would therefore make an important and colorful addition to the event. The Indians have returned to CFD each year since then. more
Behind The Chutes Tour
Starts at: 10:00 a.m. Ends at: 10:40 a.m.

Meet at the CFD Old West Musuem entrance. The tour provides a behind-the-scenes look at Cheyenne Frontier Days™, including a trip behind the chutes. Tours last approximately 40 minutes. more
Chuckwagon Cookoff
Starts at: 11:00 a.m. Ends at: 6:00 p.m.

Authentic chuckwagon crews compete in a free cooking demonstration. Crews are given a standard set of ingredients, then judged on not only the wide range of foods produced, but also by wagon, tools and campsite. more
Free Entertainment in the Oasis Area
Starts at: 11:30 a.m. Ends at: 7:00 p.m.

This is a non-smoking area with specialty food vendors & shaded seating areas. more
Carnival Midway
Starts at: 11:00 a.m. Ends at: 12:00 a.m.

Bring the whole family to our fun carnival for games, rides and good times. more
Wild Horse Gulch
Starts at: 11:00 a.m. Ends at: 8:00 p.m.

Take a step back in time and celebrate Cheyenne's western heritage with a tour through Wild Horse Gulch. Meet Western merchants, craftspeople, artisans and special guest characters like Lillie Langtry, Buffalo Bill Cody, Wild Bill Hickock and Wyatt Earp. more
Behind The Chutes Tour
Starts at: 11:00 a.m. Ends at: 11:40 a.m.

Meet at the CFD Old West Musuem entrance. The tour provides a behind-the-scenes look at Cheyenne Frontier Days™, including a trip behind the chutes. Tours last approximately 40 minutes. more
PRCA Rodeo
Starts at: 12:45 p.m.

Rodeos begin at 12:45 p.m. and ends at approximately 4:30 p.m. The pre-show event begins at noon. The Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Rodeo is famous for its fast pace and huge number of contestants. Visitors can see more rodeo action in one day — over 40 bucking bulls and over 70 saddle and bareback broncs in each performance — than at any other rodeo. Every event is performed during each of the nine daily rodeos! more
Buckin' A Saloon
Starts at: 4:00 p.m. Ends at: 12:00 a.m.

Must be 21. Have a western good time at the rootin' tootin'-est saloon this side of the Mississippi. Relax with a cold one, then grab your honey and hit the dance floor with live music from 5 to 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight. more
Behind The Chutes Tour
Starts at: 5:30 p.m. Ends at: 6:10 p.m.

Meet at the CFD Old West Musuem entrance. The tour provides a behind-the-scenes look at Cheyenne Frontier Days™, including a trip behind the chutes. Tours last approximately 40 minutes. more
Sugarland with Danny Gokey
Starts at: 8:00 p.m.

Sugarland is reinterpreting love in a raw-but-graceful collection of new songs, cutting a wide swath across country music. Together with Danny Gokey, who is blessed with a voice that could sing any style of music and turn any song into a compelling moment, and whose perseverance in the face of adversity earned him a special place in the hearts of American Idol devotees. more
Fort D.A. Russell Days
Starts at: 9:30 a.m. Ends at: 11:00 a.m.


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Saturday, July 31, 2010
Timed Event Slack
Starts at: 8:00 a.m.

Steer Wrestling, Team Roping more
CFD Old West Museum
Starts at: 8:00 a.m. Ends at: 8:00 p.m.

The history of the world's largest outdoor rodeo and western celebration comes alive at the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum. A premier cultural and historical center in Southeast Wyoming, the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum offers members and visitors year-round programming, exhibits and activities that celebrate the heritage and pioneer spirit of the American West and the thrilling history of the world's first extreme sport. more
Western Art Show & Reception
Starts at: 8:00 a.m. Ends at: 8:00 p.m.

Converging on the CFD Old West Museum like cowboys to the rodeo arena, the artists celebrate the West's frontier past, its culture, its magnificent scenery and the Western way of life through their impressive works of art. more
Grand Parades
Starts at: 9:30 a.m.

Historic downtown Cheyenne. Floats, marching bands, and Cheyenne Frontier Days™' peerless collection of antique carriages, automobiles and riders in period dress. more
Indian Village
Starts at: 10:00 a.m. Ends at: 7:30 p.m.

In 1898, just after the second annual Cheyenne Frontier Days™ rodeo, the committee recognized that the American Indian was a good friend and an important part of the wild west... and would therefore make an important and colorful addition to the event. The Indians have returned to CFD each year since then. more
Behind The Chutes Tour
Starts at: 10:00 a.m. Ends at: 10:40 a.m.

Meet at the CFD Old West Musuem entrance. The tour provides a behind-the-scenes look at Cheyenne Frontier Days™, including a trip behind the chutes. Tours last approximately 40 minutes. more
Chuckwagon Cookoff
Starts at: 11:00 a.m. Ends at: 6:00 p.m.

Authentic chuckwagon crews compete in a free cooking demonstration. Crews are given a standard set of ingredients, then judged on not only the wide range of foods produced, but also by wagon, tools and campsite. more
Free Entertainment in the Oasis Area
Starts at: 11:30 a.m. Ends at: 7:00 p.m.

This is a non-smoking area with specialty food vendors & shaded seating areas. more
Carnival Midway
Starts at: 11:00 a.m. Ends at: 12:00 a.m.

Bring the whole family to our fun carnival for games, rides and good times. more
Buckin' A Saloon
Starts at: 4:00 p.m. Ends at: 12:00 a.m.

Must be 21. Have a western good time at the rootin' tootin'-est saloon this side of the Mississippi. Relax with a cold one, then grab your honey and hit the dance floor with live music from 5 to 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight. more
Wild Horse Gulch
Starts at: 11:00 a.m. Ends at: 8:00 p.m.

Take a step back in time and celebrate Cheyenne's western heritage with a tour through Wild Horse Gulch. Meet Western merchants, craftspeople, artisans and special guest characters like Lillie Langtry, Buffalo Bill Cody, Wild Bill Hickock and Wyatt Earp. more
Behind The Chutes Tour
Starts at: 11:00 a.m. Ends at: 11:40 a.m.

Meet at the CFD Old West Musuem entrance. The tour provides a behind-the-scenes look at Cheyenne Frontier Days™, including a trip behind the chutes. Tours last approximately 40 minutes. more
PRCA Rodeo
Starts at: 12:45 p.m.

Rodeos begin at 12:45 p.m. and ends at approximately 4:30 p.m. The pre-show event begins at noon. The Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Rodeo is famous for its fast pace and huge number of contestants. Visitors can see more rodeo action in one day — over 40 bucking bulls and over 70 saddle and bareback broncs in each performance — than at any other rodeo. Every event is performed during each of the nine daily rodeos! more
Behind The Chutes Tour
Starts at: 5:30 p.m. Ends at: 6:10 p.m.

Meet at the CFD Old West Musuem entrance. The tour provides a behind-the-scenes look at Cheyenne Frontier Days™, including a trip behind the chutes. Tours last approximately 40 minutes. more
Alan Jackson with Josh Turner
Starts at: 8:00 p.m.

Jackson will showcase his newest collection which has already generated a trio of back-to-back-to-back chart-topping singles. Together with Josh Turner, a country Barry White whose burring voice can tease sensuality in unlikely places. more

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Sunday, August 01, 2010
CFD Old West Museum
Starts at: 8:00 a.m. Ends at: 6:00 p.m.

The history of the world's largest outdoor rodeo and western celebration comes alive at the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum. A premier cultural and historical center in Southeast Wyoming, the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum offers members and visitors year-round programming, exhibits and activities that celebrate the heritage and pioneer spirit of the American West and the thrilling history of the world's first extreme sport. more
Western Art Show & Reception
Starts at: 8:00 a.m. Ends at: 6:00 p.m.

Converging on the CFD Old West Museum like cowboys to the rodeo arena, the artists celebrate the West's frontier past, its culture, its magnificent scenery and the Western way of life through their impressive works of art. more
Cowboy Church Service
Starts at: 9:00 a.m. Ends at: 10:00 a.m.

Services will be held in the B Stand and provided by Christian Cowboys.
Indian Village
Starts at: 10:00 a.m. Ends at: 1:00 p.m.

In 1898, just after the second annual Cheyenne Frontier Days™ rodeo, the committee recognized that the American Indian was a good friend and an important part of the wild west... and would therefore make an important and colorful addition to the event. The Indians have returned to CFD each year since then. more
Behind The Chutes Tour
Starts at: 10:30 a.m. Ends at: 11:10 a.m.

Meet at the CFD Old West Musuem entrance. The tour provides a behind-the-scenes look at Cheyenne Frontier Days™, including a trip behind the chutes. Tours last approximately 40 minutes. more
Carnival Midway
Starts at: 11:00 a.m. Ends at: 6:00 p.m.

Bring the whole family to our fun carnival for games, rides and good times. more
Wild Horse Gulch
Starts at: 11:00 a.m. Ends at: 6:00 p.m.

Take a step back in time and celebrate Cheyenne's western heritage with a tour through Wild Horse Gulch. Meet Western merchants, craftspeople, artisans and special guest characters like Lillie Langtry, Buffalo Bill Cody, Wild Bill Hickock and Wyatt Earp. more
PRCA Rodeo
Starts at: 12:45 p.m.

Rodeos begin at 12:45 p.m. and ends at approximately 4:30 p.m. The pre-show event begins at noon. The Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Rodeo is famous for its fast pace and huge number of contestants. Visitors can see more rodeo action in one day — over 40 bucking bulls and over 70 saddle and bareback broncs in each performance — than at any other rodeo. Every event is performed during each of the nine daily rodeos! more