For those interested in learning more about how to manage human resources on the ranch, the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources will lead a seminar at Sheridan College Thursday, Feb. 16.

The event is …

Wyoming 4-H members claimed top honors at the 2023 National Western Stock Show in Denver, earning the titles Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion in the 2023 Catch-A-Calf exhibition this month.

Rowan Wasinger, a member of Johnson County 4-H in …

The University of Wyoming Extension will offer more than 25 educational sessions at this year’s Fremont County Farm and Ranch Days in Riverton Feb. 8-9.

All events are free and open to the public, no RSVP required. Sessions for both …

The next time you settle down to enjoy a steaming bowl of chili or a spicy bean burrito, thank a dry bean producer. Dry edible beans, such as pinto, navy, kidney, black and white beans, are grown in 30 states, …

Bledar Bisha, a renowned food microbiologist and associate professor of animal science in the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources, was recently named a Wyoming Excellence Chair.

The position, funded by the Excellence …

The University of Wyoming Extension will offer private pesticide applicator education programs across the state from late January through March.

These four-hour educational sessions provide an overview of certification requirements for private applicators, pertinent laws and regulations, pesticide safety and …

The University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources will kick off its second annual Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership seminar series in Riverton Jan. 26.

The seminar series, titled “Ranching in the West,” includes four sessions …

On Jan. 25, the University of Wyoming Extension will host its 2023 Northwest Crop Symposium at the Park County Fairgrounds in Powell.

“The Northwest Crop Symposium is an annual event for producers to gather some new information and do a …

Online registration is open for the 2023 Wyoming commercial pesticide applicator recertification program and new commercial pesticide applicator program, both to be held at the Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center in Casper Jan 17-19.

Commercial pesticide applicator licenses are …

The University of Wyoming Extension team in Fremont County welcomes 4-H educator Jennifer Matosky, who transferred from Sublette County last month.

She is now based in UW Extension’s Riverton office.

Matosky brings vision, volunteer management skills, and administrative experience to …

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 …

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.

Hill receives UW Extension’s Highest Honor

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.

4-H Educators receive national