Author: Caitlin Youngquist

UW Students, Faculty Win Western Society of Weed Science Honors
University of Wyoming students won a bevy of research honors during the recent Western Society of Weed Science (WSWS) meeting in Newport Beach, Calif.
Additionally, UW Professor Andrew Kniss, head of the Department of Plant Sciences, was honored as a …

UW Extension, Wyoming National Guard to Celebrate Military Children This Month
University of Wyoming Extension is partnering with the Wyoming National Guard to offer activities and events to honor military children throughout the month.
“We are excited to celebrate April as the Month of the Military Child,” says Dawn Sanchez, UW …

University of Wyoming Sheep Program Certified AWA Level III
The University of Wyoming Sheep Program has become the first operation to reach Level III (Certified) status in the American Sheep Industry Association’s American Wool Assurance Program.
“We have a 400 head commercial Rambouillet flock and we felt like the …

UW Extension Grape Vineyard Planting, Maintenance Workshop April 29-30 in Casper
A two-day, hands-on grape vineyard planting and informational workshop offered by University of Wyoming Extension is scheduled Friday-Saturday, April 29-30, in Casper.
The Grape Vineyard Planting and Maintenance Workshop — featuring experienced grape growing researchers and specialists – is from …

Bulletin Offers Information, Tips on Forage Seed Crop Pest—Brome Seed Midge
A new bulletin from University of Wyoming Extension provides information on how to combat an insect that damages an important forage grass seed crop for Wyoming farmers and ranchers.
Smooth bromegrass was brought to North America from Europe in the …

Three Bulletins in ‘The Sustainable Diet Series’ Released
University of Wyoming Extension recently released three bulletin publications in its “The Sustainable Diet Series” that focus on dietary diversity, biodiversity in the food system and food sovereignty.
“I would stress that these three topics — biodiversity, dietary diversity and …

Invasive Grasses and Weeds
Controlling invasive grasses and weeds is a top concern for many producers. Invasive grasses can reduce species diversity and forage quality. Not only do they have ecological affects, but they also have an economic impact. To avoid costly and long-term …

UW Extension Plans Youth Entrepreneur Development Weekends in June
Budding teenage entrepreneurs have the opportunity to connect and gain knowledge during 2022 Rocky Mountain Youth Entrepreneur development weekends this summer.
Sponsored by University of Wyoming Extension with support from the John P. Ellbogen Foundation, the sessions are June 9-11 …

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Continues to Spread in Wyoming
March 31, 2022. The Wyoming Livestock Board (WLSB) has identified one new county which has a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) as the disease outbreak continues in Wyoming Samples from birds exhibiting HPAI symptoms in a non-commercial backyard mixed-species flock …

Frosted Chai Spice Snickerdoodles
Prep time: 40 minutes
Chilling time: 45 minutes
Baking time: 12 minutes per pan
Cooling time: 30 minutes
Total time: 2 hours
Servings: 20
- Parchment paper or non‑stick baking mats
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2¾

Invasive Grass, Weed Workshops in Gillette, Sheridan, Sundance – May 3, 10, 17
Workshops about invasive grasses and weeds are scheduled in early May in Gillette, Sheridan and Sundance.
Sponsored by University of Wyoming Extension, the free public workshops — all covering the same topics — are scheduled for 3-6 p.m. in:
- Gillette:

Y Cross Ranch Funding Provides Significant Support to UW Students
The Y Cross Ranch Endowment is providing significant support to University of Wyoming Y Cross Scholars in the 2021-22 academic year while also helping to ensure the future of agriculture and ranching in Wyoming and beyond.
“The Y Cross Ranch

Potomac Horse Fever
Scott Schell owns horses and has lived in Wyoming for 59 years. Until he met Jennifer Fernandez, a horse owner in Cody, Schell had never heard of cases of Potomac horse fever (PHF) in Wyoming.
UW Extension recently released an …

Workshop on Growing Edible Flowers, Herbs April 2
Edible flowers and herbs will have their time to shine during a University of Wyoming Extension workshop Saturday, April 2, in Casper.
“Put Some Sparkle in Your Spring” will teach attendees how to grow and use edible flowers and herbs. …