At this time of year I typically receive many inquiries regarding internal parasite issues in lambs and ewes, especially those managed on irrigated pastures. If grazing irrigated pastures, it’s not if, but when, you will need to implement a management …

Just mentioning the word biologicals in an agriculture conversation can invoke various responses that range from silence to enthusiasm and anything in between. To be clear, a biological is a product that contains beneficial, naturally occurring microorganisms or microbial derivatives …

Try peaches, rhubarb, mango, cranberries, raspberries, blueberries,  blackberries, or a combination of fruit.

Prep: 30 minutes

Bake: 18–20 minutes

Total: 50 minutes

Servings: 12–15 muffins

Ingredients

Crumb Topping

¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter, melted

1/3 cup (71 g) light …

Prep: 20 minutes

Inactive: 1 hour

Cook: 5 minutes

Total: 1 hour 25 minutes

Servings: 6 to 8 breads

Ingredients

• ½ cup (114 g) warm water (105°F–115°F)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2¼ teaspoons or one ¼‑ounce packet active dry yeast
• ½ 

With hay season in full swing, now is the time to consider the quality and quantity of your inventory. When preparing to feed hay in the winter, it is critical to understand the quality of the hay being fed and …

As branding and breeding season approaches, there are a few considerations to keep in mind to increase the overall health of our animals. Profitability for the cow-calf producer is dependent on healthy calves and on high conception rates.

Herd Health

At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic (April 2020) prices for all classes of sheep experienced drastic declines due to disruptions in lamb processing plants and traditional marketing outlets. However, a dramatic rebound and continued strength in sheep prices has …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …