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COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

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Archive for Year: 2021

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Drought conditions make mother cow nutrition level critical

Posted on January 21, 2021 | by Scott Cotton, Chance Marshall

A livestock herd’s profitability depends on the ability of a mother animal, cows in this case, to breed up, carry a calf to term, successfully provide for the calf, and breed back up again the next year.

Long-term research at … Read the rest



WY-UT Ag Days 2021

UW Extension, Utah State Extension combine efforts for Wyoming-Utah Ag Day

Posted on January 21, 2021 | by Steve Miller

Topics ranging from equine health to heifer development are part of Wyoming-Utah Ag Day Tuesday, Jan. 26, in Evanston.

Sessions are 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 12:30-3 p.m. at the Roundhouse facilitated by the Uinta County office of the University of … Read the rest



Fremont County Farm and Ranch Days Feb. 3-4 in Riverton

Posted on January 20, 2021 | by Steve Miller

The 37th annual Fremont County Farm and Ranch Days in Riverton is Wednesday-Thursday, Feb. 3-4, offering more than 20 individual sessions and two lunch programs.

Farm and ranch days at the fairgrounds will be run mostly like normal, but there … Read the rest



UW Extension hosts Big Horn Basin private pesticide applicator classes

Posted on January 20, 2021 | by Katie Shockley

Five private pesticide applicator classes are being offered in Park, Big Horn and Washakie counties during February and March.

“These classes are an opportunity for individuals to renew or obtain a private pesticide applicator license,” said Jeremiah Vardiman, University of … Read the rest



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Sunn hemp could be viable alternative to alfalfa or substitution in event of crop failure

Posted on January 19, 2021 | by Tanya Engel

Sunn hemp (Crotalaria juncea) was grown for the first time in Wyoming in early July 2016, drilled into bone-dry powder in dryland ground at the James C. Hageman Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension Center (SAREC) near Lingle.

Unfortunately, … Read the rest



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Prairie dogs – Keystone species or calamity?

Posted on January 14, 2021 | by Courtney Duchardt

Prairie dogs woven into Thunder Basin Grasslands Ecosystem detrimental to ranching if too many, but too few and dependent wildlife disappear.

Black-tailed prairie dogs are one of the most charismatic and conflict-ridden critters you will ever meet.Prairie dog on white background looking at camera

Their charisma comes … Read the rest



UW Extension offers online Master Gardener training

Posted on January 14, 2021 | by Steve Miller

Cultivate basic and advanced skills to grow plants in Wyoming’s varied climates and landscapes with the Master Gardener online training program Feb. 10-May 12.

“This 14-week online Master Gardener training provides over 40 hours of gardening education,” said Chris Hilgert, … Read the rest



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Relationship smarts — Teaching young adults healthy habits for happy, romantic relationships

Posted on January 14, 2021 | by Alyssa McElwain, Katie Kelley

Romantic relationships are common sense, right?

Not exactly.

Just because romantic relationships seem to come naturally does not mean we are naturally good at them. Many young people lack good examples of healthy relationships in their families, peer groups, or … Read the rest



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Pesticide applicators have options to earn credits before Jan. 31 expiration

Posted on January 11, 2021 | by Katie Shockley

Commercial pesticide applicators are being offered three options by the University of Wyoming Extension Pesticide Safety Education program to obtain continuing education credits before the Jan. 31 expiration date.

To maintain a license, 24 continuing education units are required. Twelve … Read the rest



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Rumen microbiome may prove fertile landscape to improve feed efficiency in cattle and sheep

Posted on January 11, 2021 | by Hannah C. Cunningham-Hollinger

 

Cattle and/or sheep grazing or chewing their cud is a sign of productive, healthy, ruminant animals.

These ruminants convert Wyoming forages into high-quality, Wyoming-raised beef, lamb, wool, and more. Microbial fermentation in the rumen converts even low-quality forages into … Read the rest



UW graduate returns as Rochelle Chair in animal science

Posted on January 8, 2021 | by Steve Miller

A Washington State University (WSU) professor who received his Ph.D. at the University of Wyoming has returned as the Rochelle Endowed Chair in the Department of Animal Science.

James Pru began Monday in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. … Read the rest



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UW nutrition program helps residents eat healthier, spend less

Posted on January 7, 2021 | by Katie Shockley

Serving families with limited resources, the University of Wyoming Extension’s Cent$ible Nutrition Program (CNP) helps Wyomingites stretch precious dollars to obtain more nutritious food.

CNP offers nutrition education classes and community intervention to help families in every Wyoming county and … Read the rest



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Stakeholder-driven studies in bountiful Thunder Basin flip the agriculture and natural resources research model

Posted on January 7, 2021 | by Derek Scasta

Conducting research that improves the land, and the lives of people who depend upon that land, is part of the mission of land-grant universities such as the University of Wyoming.

This has been traditionally accomplished in a researcher-driven model in … Read the rest



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Data corrected in effects of COVID-19 on Wyoming unemployment publication

Posted on January 6, 2021 | by Katie Shockley

Data in a report about the early effects of COVID-19 on Wyoming unemployment mistakenly counted weeks of unemployment rather than individuals and has been corrected.

Effects of COVID-19 on Wyoming Employment details some of the early economic impacts of the … Read the rest



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Platte County nutrition program educator receives honor for efforts

Posted on January 5, 2021 | by Katie Shockley

A Platte County Cent$ible Nutrition Program (CNP) educator has been recognized for her positive attitude, mentorship and community partnership and has received the Linda Melcher Award from the University of Wyoming Extension.

Mary Evans started a community garden, developed a … Read the rest



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  • Drought conditions make mother cow nutrition level critical

    Drought conditions make mother cow nutrition level critical

    January 21, 2021
  • UW Extension, Utah State Extension combine efforts for Wyoming-Utah Ag Day

    UW Extension, Utah State Extension combine efforts for Wyoming-Utah Ag Day

    January 21, 2021
  • Fremont County Farm and Ranch Days Feb. 3-4 in Riverton

    Fremont County Farm and Ranch Days Feb. 3-4 in Riverton

    January 20, 2021
  • UW Extension hosts Big Horn Basin private pesticide applicator classes

    UW Extension hosts Big Horn Basin private pesticide applicator classes

    January 20, 2021
  • Sunn hemp could be viable alternative to alfalfa or substitution in event of crop failure

    Sunn hemp could be viable alternative to alfalfa or substitution in event of crop failure

    January 19, 2021

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