Many of this year’s ag ambassador blogs have been very helpful to incoming and current students. Ambassadors have discussed topics such as self-love and finding ways to make yourself happy, along with advice on becoming a better student, by building
Author: Ryan Knuth
Diverse Interests in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
This spring break, I did a wide variety of activities with other students in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. We hiked around southern Colorado, snowshoed in the Snowy Mountains, camped at 9,000 feet, played football on Campus, had
The World Needs More Agvocates
Growing up and living in rural Wyoming, I experience the amazing diversity of the production agriculture that surrounds me. We start the year waiting for the first calf or lamb to be born. We ready the field equipment. Spring brings
Branch Out
As a stereotypical pre-veterinary student, I have always had a bit of a one-track mind. Since I decided at the ripe old age of six that I wanted to be a veterinarian, I have been working single-mindedly towards that goal.
Is Agriculture also STEM?
Recently I was having a conversation with a roommate and someone new whom I had just met that day. Naturally, we started asking the typical get to know you questions. As we were discussing names and hometowns, we go to
If You’ve Got a Chance, Take It!
Sometimes the opportunities available within the University and beyond can be somewhat overwhelming with such an availability of options. But don’t people say, “you only regret the chances you didn’t take”? In my time spent here, I’ve come to realize
Eat Good, Feel Good
Agriculture is a big part of our everyday lives! As I sit here writing this, I can’t think of a single thing that agriculture does not play a part in. Of course, a major agricultural contribution to our society is
Foods and Friends
I have lived in southern California most of my life, but I felt it was time to venture out while continuing my education. I had been accepted into many
schools nearby and a few out of state. After weighing all
Shake Their Hand
Many students (including myself) are reluctant to visit their professors. Whether it be nerves, not wanting to ask a “stupid question,” or thinking there won’t be any benefits, most students will pass up on many resources available to them. Why …
Keep on Truckin’
Lately I have been lacking some serious motivation. I don’t know if it’s the nice(ish) weather, or the nearing of my senior classes, but no part of me wants to be doing school.
So, what do I do when I’m …
Love You
One day I was sitting at work, and I had some free time. So, I did as most do and pulled out my phone to text a friend back. After some discussion, he revealed to me that he had skipped …
Preventing, solving those pesky fruit tree diseases
Wyoming can support some of the hardier fruit tree species despite its sometimes less than hospitable climate, including cold-hardy varieties of pome (apple and pear) and stone fruits (sour cherry and plum).
The fruits of the trees planted by early …
Not all insects harmful; tunnelers, dwellers, rollers benefit environment
Insects are not often at the forefront of our minds when thinking about agriculture, but they definitely have a part, often beneficial.
You’ve probably seen a dung beetle or two if you’ve kicked very many cow patties …
Mulch ring soothes a newly planted tree’s stress
Trees require regular care and maintenance, particularly newly planted trees.
Placing a layer of mulch around the base of a tree is a simple but important step in the tree planting process homeowners can do to care for their investment …
How to build herd health and get better vaccination response
As natural and organic marketing opportunities continue to grow, beef producers are challenged to maintain herd health while minimizing the use of antibiotics. Maximizing the herd’s immune response to vaccination programs is critical to improving the herd’s immune threshold to …