Year: 2020

Will hemp be a viable crop for Wyoming?

The Wyoming Department of Agriculture has recently received notice their plan for regulating industrial hemp has been approved from the United States Department of Agriculture.

Industrial hemp is typically produced for three different categories: seed, fiber, or cannabidiol oil (CBD …

Jeremiah Vardiman March 24, 2020

UW Extension changes private applicator pesticide license application process amid COVID-19 concerns

The University of Wyoming Extension has implemented an online process for those seeking private applicator pesticide licenses in light of the University of Wyoming suspending all in-person activities until May 15 due to COVID-19 concerns.

Extension pesticide training coordinator Jeff …

Steve Miller March 17, 2020

UW Extension suspends in-person events through May 15

The University of Wyoming Extension has suspended all in-person events and programming through May 15 due to coronavirus concerns.

This suspension includes all 4-H and Cent$ible Nutrition Program (CNP) in-person events, including 4-H club meetings, in-person CNP classes, spring garden …

Steve Miller March 17, 2020

Extension researchers test ancient grains development in Wyoming

Here’s how one University of Wyoming Extension educator surveying malting barley markets in the Big Horn Basin and an extension agricultural economics scientist browsing a table recipe book in France came to the same conclusion.

Their idea to bring ancient …

Steve Miller March 11, 2020

Screening of food system documentary, facilitated discussion at UW Extension event

Food producers and others interested in our food systems can share their perspectives and collaborate to address concerns at a University of Wyoming Extension event in Cheyenne.

“Documentaries & Dialogues: Rethinking our Food System” is 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 15, …

Steve Miller March 10, 2020

UW offers tree, shrub identification workshop in Cheyenne

University of Wyoming resource experts will share their knowledge on identifying common Wyoming trees and shrubs at a workshop 1-4 p.m. Sunday, April 5, at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S Lions Park Dr.

Attendees will learn the basics of …

Steve Miller March 10, 2020

Finding your passion at the University of Wyoming

Having a passion provides you with a reason to continue learning, a meaning, a purpose, and excitement. To me, passion is the driving force behind triumph and happiness that allows us to live greater lives. Depending on what phase of …

Sierra Shelit March 6, 2020

UW Extension offers cooking with ancient grains courses

Evening cooking with ancient grains courses are being offered in multiple locations across the state starting in March.

“In these hands-on workshops, participants will learn about cooking and baking with einkorn, emmer and spelt and about some of the benefits …

Steve Miller March 2, 2020

Nice to see you again

“It’s nice to meet you.” It’s such a simple exchange we have on a daily basis with new people. Being an Ag Ambassador, we get to meet so many interesting and important people, from donors, alumni, and perspective students. Being …

Emilee Inez March 2, 2020

Money management program by UW Extension earns FDIC honor

A financial management program offered by the University of Wyoming Extension that reached more than 33 social service organizations to enhance the skills of their clients has been recognized by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

The FDIC presented extension’s Master …

Steve Miller February 26, 2020

Grazing permit renewal process workshop in Cody March 3

A grazing permit renewal process workshop free to the public is Tuesday, March 3, in Cody.

The session is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Park County Library, 1500 Heart Mountain St., said Barton Stam, University of Wyoming Extension educator.

The …

Steve Miller February 26, 2020

Annual Wyoming Bee College March 20-22 in Cheyenne

These three days are all about bees. The Wyoming Bee College will be March 20-22 at Laramie County Community College

in Cheyenne.

Registration for the Friday sessions in the LCCC Pathfinder Building begins at 7:30 a.m. and classes begin at …

Steve Miller February 21, 2020

Indeed, the world does need more cowboys

Most of you are probably familiar with the University of Wyoming’s slogan that came to be in 2018 that reads “The World Needs More Cowboys.” This slogan seems to present a different picture to each person who reads it; for

…

Lexi Dockery February 20, 2020

UW molecular biology student’s video wins national honors, featured by NIH director

A University of Wyoming doctorate student’s video showing the spinning motion of microtubules in an artificial cell has won national honors and is featured this week on the National Institutes of Health director’s blog.

Abdullah Bashar Sami, from Bangladesh, working …

Steve Miller February 19, 2020

Wyoming Hay and Forage Association hosts winter seminar series on alfalfa pests

Alfalfa weevil management considerations and research updates and the biology and management of blister beetles are among topics during a series of winter meetings by the Wyoming Hay and Forage Association and hosted by the University of Wyoming Extension.

The …

Steve Miller February 19, 2020