Wyoming soil can present some challenges in soil type, pH, fertility levels, electrical conductivity (salt in the soil) and moisture.
There are some easy and inexpensive ways to amend soil for a successful vegetable garden. Start with a soil test …
All of us prioritize the safety of agriculture families and the sustainability of the industry as part of our mission and clientele. With that in mind we share these items for farm and ranch safety.
Beginning gardeners hoping to grow green thumbs by season’s end can access watering, weeding and other gardening information from the University of Wyoming Extension.
Extension horticulture specialist Karen Panter said most vegetables will require at least 1½ inches of water …
Wyoming Small Business Development Center advisers across the state can help agribusiness owners applying for Economic Injury Disaster Loans.
SBDC state director Jill Kline said advisers are helping agribusiness owners prepare for the applications.
Agricultural businesses include those engaged in …
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University of Wyoming Extension offices will begin opening on a county-by-county basis as restrictions ease and individual county health protocols are followed in addition to the governor’s recommendations in determining when and how services are offered.
UW Extension offices
An academic landscape routed by coronavirus has agriculture students at the University of Wyoming adopting a Marine-like improvise, adapt and overcome attitude.
Undergraduate student Ty Paisley north of Wheatland is listening to courses via podcast through Bluetooth in a tractor …
Platte County residents have used social media avenues since COVID-19 hit to bolster a weekend food bag program for youths and to ensure older citizens have adequate food.
Cent$ible Nutrition Program educator Mary Evans reached out to her community partners …
Jason Gigley, a University of Wyoming associate professor of molecular biology, received a Fulbright Scholarship to study how nutritional immunity and disease tolerance can be used to combat Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii), a dangerous foodborne pathogen that can …
Interest in local sourcing for meat has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, and a University of Wyoming Extension specialist reminds consumers that local ranchers have long been able to sell quarters and halves of animals to customers.
Buying local meat …
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources personnel and programs are helping Wyoming residents wrestle the coronavirus pandemic, from involvement in the state’s COVID-19 testing program and providing telehealth across two states to leveraging social media and offering financial know-how for …
Suggestions for managing bills with no paychecks coming in are being offered by a University of Wyoming Extension community development educator.
“If you are struggling with debt, it can be scary time,” said Michelle Vigil, based in Campbell County.
The …
Having a traveling salesman traipse around gas well pads in Wyoming paid off for a University of Wyoming Ph.D. student seeking the most accurate and efficient way to monitor reclamation efforts.
Michael Curran coupled the classic traveling salesman problem – …
Two billboards featuring a Native American in full traditional dance regalia is helping send a culture-specific message of the importance of health and physical activity to residents of the Wind River Indian Reservation.
The billboards, one just south of Riverton …
Individuals with adjusted gross incomes of up to $75,000 will receive $1,200 relief checks due to the coronavirus pandemic, but some low-income people or those without internet may need help in getting theirs, said the director of a University of …
University of Wyoming students facing internet difficulties to access online courses can utilize Wi-Fi in parking lots of UW Extension offices across the state.
Parking lot Wi-Fi is being offered in 12 counties and the Wind River Indian Reservation.
Extension …
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