Below, UW Extension educator Micah Most shares resources on mental health, suicide prevention, and how to get help. Content was originally published in Johnson County’s December “Trail Notes” newsletter.
The snow on the ground and ever-shortening daylight hours are a …
On November 16, staff from the University of Wyoming Powell Research and Extension Center (PREC) delivered the first of several dry bean donations to American Legion Post 26. Volunteers then re-packaged the beans into 2-cup portions that were included in …
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A new publication released by the University of Wyoming Extension assesses insecticide resistance in alfalfa weevil populations in Wyoming, Montana, and Utah. Suggestions for preventing and combating resistance are also provided.
Resistance occurs when economically damaging levels of the pest …
The University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources welcomes Randall Violett as associate director of its Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership program.
An experienced ag educator and researcher, Violett has taught at Northwest College in …
At an annual conference in Casper last month, the University of Wyoming Extension recognized educators across the state for outstanding service in 2022.
In his 20 years with UW Extension, agriculture and natural resources …
Several University of Wyoming Extension educators recently received 2022 state and national honors from professional associations in their disciplines. These outstanding staff members were recognized at a UW Extension professional development conference in Casper last month.
A recent report published by the University of Wyoming Extension presents the latest research and management options for cattle ranchers faced with horn fly infestations.
“Horn flies are the most damaging external parasite of cattle in the U.S.,” says co-author …
A new publication from the University of Wyoming Extension offers a valuable resource for Wyoming business owners, elected officials, community planners, and residents interested in understanding local and regional sales trends.
“Retail sales can be an important part of a …
On Nov. 22, Food Bank of Wyoming, based in Casper, received a donation of nearly 1,600 pounds of dry beans from the University of Wyoming Sheridan Research & Extension Center (ShREC).
A research farm like ShREC must maintain flexibility in …
Driving across rural America brings warm feelings of simplicity, beauty and serenity. Many of these communities, however, are just a shadow of their former selves from just a generation ago. Consolidation and concentration in agriculture have increased to the point …
Wyoming’s Cent$ible Nutrition Program (CNP) congratulates staff and partners across the state for outstanding outreach efforts in 2022.
CNP serves income-qualifying families and individuals through educational programming focused on nutrition, physical activity, and how to eat better for less.
“We …
This fall, the University of Wyoming and Wyoming Wool Initiative launched the state’s first Lamb-a-Year program.
Thanks to the generosity of 25 Wyoming producers and NexGen Feed Solutions, 143 lambs, 10,000 pounds of feed and several cash donations have …
Dear Sam,
I’ve been hearing a lot of talk about a bird flu. What is it, and is there anything I can do to help prevent the spread of this outbreak and others like it?
Sincerely, Cody
Dear Cody,…
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