Managing cattle at high altitude is common for many cattle producers across Wyoming and the Mountain West. Cattle grazing at an increased altitude (above 5,000 feet), where oxygen levels are decreased, are at an increased risk for brisket disease, decreased …

Native freshwater mussels are key to aquatic ecosystems, as these organisms improve water quality by filtering large water volumes as well as provide nutrients and substrate for other aquatic species.

However, these mussels have experienced dramatic declines in western North …

A rare species of sagebrush found only in southeast Wyoming survives primarily through pollination by bees, according to new research led by a University of Wyoming graduate student.

That makes the Laramie chickensage unusual among the hundreds of species of …

As you wean calves and prepare for the fall and winter months, it is important to consider your herd’s nutritional requirements and ensure that livestock performance isn’t negatively impacted.

After weaning, fall is the best time to improve the body …

Anthrax is a serious infectious disease that is caused by Bacillus anthracis (a spore-forming bacteria) that occurs naturally in soil. Although outbreaks are less common in the U.S. than in other countries, sporadic outbreaks do occur, especially in cattle and …

Four University of Wyoming graduates, including two College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources alumni, will be honored for their professional achievements and support of the university during Homecoming Oct. 17–22.

Joseph Leimkuhler, Carissa Moffat Miller, and Douglas Stark …

As we approach fall and winter, several producers will start grazing their cover crops/ annual forages. Others may have already harvested their annual forages and plan to start feeding them to their livestock. Although grazing cover crops can provide high …

The University of Wyoming has been gifted a large collection of animal mounts to be used for display and research purposes within UW’s Museum of Vertebrates.

A gift of Robert V. “Bob” and Michelle Underwood, the collection includes mounts …

As the gardening season draws to a close, it’s time to prepare your garden, trees, and lawn for the winter and fall months.

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Once harvest is completed, it’s time to start removing diseased plants. While you can leave healthy …

Spring calving cow-calf producers are approaching weaning time, which can be a stressful time for both calves and producers. How a producer manages calves prior, during, and after weaning can have a dramatic influence on calf performance and economic viability …

This summer, much of Wyoming experienced maximum temperatures well into the 90s. While it is tempting to hunker down by the air conditioner or head for higher elevations until things cool down, these are the most critical times of the …

University of Wyoming soil science researchers are conducting preliminary tests of a coal-derived soil amendment that so far is producing results similar to another popular soil amendment, biochar.

The project is part of the Carbon Engineering Initiative in the UW …

Countless Creative Muffins can be made with just about any add-in you have. For National Peach month, try them with peaches. Fresh, frozen or canned will work! 

For more high-altitude baking recipes, see our High-Altitude Baking book at https://bit.ly/high-altitude-baking (free …

This year, fertilizer prices have increased by as much as 230 percent compared to last year (Fike, 2022). Testing your soil is inexpensive and essential to making good management decisions about fertilizer, manure, and lime application rates. Studies performed by …