Year: 2020

Time running out to apply for Wyoming agricultural assistance funds

Wyoming agricultural producers have until Wednesday, Nov. 18, to apply for $90 million set aside for those who experienced business interruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Business interruptions can include supply chain disruptions, decreased demand for products or services, required …

Steve Miller November 6, 2020

Research magazine highlights UW College of Agriculture and Natural Resources efforts

Using fruit flies to understand the molecular basis of human disease and examining the early calf microbiome to improve feed efficiency in cattle are among stories highlighted in the research magazine Reflections from the University of Wyoming.

The magazine is …

Steve Miller November 5, 2020

COVID-19 alters pesticide applicator certification, re-certification process

Wyoming private and commercial pesticide applicator certification and recertification has changed with the effects of COVID-19.

Private applicators have multiple options to certify (or re-recertify). They can attend an in-person meeting, complete the take-home workbook or compete the 50-question exam, …

Steve Miller November 4, 2020

A college anchored in its regional agriculture

by Joseph Cook

The French idea of Terroir describes the uniqueness of soils, climate and culture resulting in a regional set of agricultural techniques, production methods, and products. While the notion is not often exported beyond France, except in the

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Joseph Cook November 3, 2020

Wyoming 4-H educators recognized nationally for excellence

Five University of Wyoming Extension 4-H educators received national recognition during the National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals conference in October.

Crook County 4-H educator Sara Fleenor received the Excellence in Communication and Expressive Arts Award. This honor …

Katie Shockley November 3, 2020

Get Involved!

By Wes Taylor

As my last semester of college comes to a close, and I’m not able to do some of things I loved to do so much in past years, I keep thinking of things I wish I would …

Wes Taylor October 26, 2020

UW research will test Wyoming wastewaters for COVID-19 virus

University of Wyoming scientists will use an $800,000 grant from the Wyoming Department of Public Health to test effluent from Wyoming communities for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

The testing could show disease trends and even predict outbreaks days …

Steve Miller October 23, 2020

Wyoming 4-H’ers flex life skills in annual showcase competition

There would be no live radio broadcasts or Wyoming television stations airing videos of standout performances last Saturday from Douglas.

There were no footballs, volleyballs or soccer balls. Youths in the University of Wyoming Extension’s 4-H Program scurrying to prepare …

Steve Miller October 22, 2020

Unknown to Agriculture

October 19, 2020, by Shaylin Stein

When you hear the word Wyoming many people think of a country bumpkin who only cares about farming and ranching. After telling people you go to the University of Wyoming, they often ask why

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uweagnews October 20, 2020

Two people in hard hat, gloves, mask, coveralls harvesting an animal

UW college of agriculture students learn hands-on livestock slaughter skills

Ditching laptops and donning rubber boots and coveralls, University of Wyoming students prep within five minutes for class.

This isn’t the standard dress for COVID-19 precautions but for class on the UW Meat Laboratory kill floor.

This is just one …

Katie Shockley October 19, 2020

UW’s Cent$ible Nutrition Program delivers online group instruction

A University of Wyoming nutrition program is adding to its services by hurdling COVID-19 social distancing barriers and offering online nutrition classes to individuals through partner agencies.

The Cent$ible Nutrition Program halted in person classes earlier this year but recently …

Steve Miller October 16, 2020

UW nutrition program ghost hunt activity encourages family fun

The University of Wyoming Extension’s Cen$ible Nutrition Program is encouraging families to “go on a ghost hunt” this month.

“The idea is that people who want to participate will print the ghost image and put it up in one of …

uweagnews October 15, 2020

Individual in suite and tie sitting on hay bale surrounded by cows with desk

Coming to UW in the Real World

This one goes out to those of you coming into the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources virtually. I feel for you. Due to the current state of the world, your first semester (at least) at the University of Wyoming …

Jordan Williams October 15, 2020

UW, Central Wyoming College collaborate to recruit native students in food system programs

A more than half-million-dollar grant awarded for a collaborative project between the University of Wyoming and Central Wyoming College (CWC) will focus on recruiting more Native American students in food, agriculture, natural resources and human (FANH) sciences.

The National Institute …

Steve Miller October 15, 2020

UW research and extension center facilities turned into basecamp for Mullen firefighters

University of Wyoming College of Agriculture and Natural Resources facilities are being used as a basecamp and shelter for personnel battling the Mullen fire in the Medicine Bow National Forest west of Laramie.

The university is coordinating with other emergency …

Steve Miller October 14, 2020