The story of Wyoming is inseparable from the story of agriculture — from the grit of early cattle ranchers who carved out livelihoods on the open range, to today’s farmers, ranchers, and natural resource stewards navigating drought, invasive species, and market uncertainties.

The University of Wyoming welcomes accomplished weed scientist Brian Mealor, director of the Sheridan Research and Extension Center, as interim director of the Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station.

Compounds found in maple can inhibit the bacteria that cause cavities, according to a newly published study by University of Wyoming researchers.

To assist producers facing wildfires, the University of Wyoming Extension has launched a new online platform to help coordinate hay donations and provide fire recovery resources.

The University of Wyoming recently received accreditation for a new graduate program in nutrition and dietetics, housed in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences.

Like many educational institutions, the University of Wyoming champions new innovations and discoveries. But UW has a unique respect for keeping traditional technologies alive, too.

The Wyoming Wool Initiative, in partnership with the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources, is now accepting applications for its 2025-2026 Lamb-a-Year program.

On Saturday, Sept. 6, the University of Wyoming Extension will lead the Homesteading Rendezvous, which offers educational workshops for anyone interested in producing more goods at home, particularly food items.

Here in Wyoming, we live in a dry, windy, and sometimes unpredictable environment. For farmers who grow cover crops, the tough environment can complicate things.