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Author: Alex Orozco, UW Extension Educator, Crook County

Weatherbeaten ponderosa pine on Wyoming prairie

Effects of Cattle Consuming Ponderosa Pine Needles

The Black Hills of eastern Wyoming and western South Dakota have a history of serious abortion problems in cattle related to ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa). Abortion caused by ingestion of ponderosa pine needles is known to be a …

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Newborn black Angus calf

Prepping for Calving Season

As calving season approaches, it is important to ensure that we are meeting the nutritional requirements of our cows and first-time calving heifers to reduce calving issues. Additionally, it is important that producers have a good calving management plan to …

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Top Profs

UW Mortar Board Chapter Honors ‘Top Profs’

University of Wyoming President Ed Seidel hosted the members of UW’s Cap and Gown Chapter of Mortar Board for the 42nd annual Top Prof dinner to honor the professors each member selected who have positively influenced their lives at UW.…

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Black walnut tree with thousand cankers

Pest alert issued for disease fatal to walnut trees

A pest alert has been issued for the thousand canker disease (TCD), a disease that can kill walnut trees.

TCD was presumably identified this past summer in Cheyenne by Colorado State University, said University of Wyoming plant pathologist William Stump, …

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UW Biosafety Lab Launches After More Than a Decade of Effort

The launch of a long-awaited biosafety laboratory at the University of Wyoming this month will enable scientists to investigate deadly biological agents, including the bacteria that cause brucellosis.

Former Gov. Dave Freudenthal and former UW President Tom Buchanan were among …

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red cherries on a branch

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 …

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Young tree in fresh mulch circle.

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 …

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Cattle in pasture.

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 …

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tall green grass

What grass species are best for your hayfield or pasture?

It’s just grass and it grows anywhere, right? Grass species are diverse, and certain conditions favor particular species. By answering the following questions, you can match your grass to your conditions and needs.

What is the purpose or management objective

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Orange pesticide sprayers

How to use pesticides with care and confidence

Are you pesticide-averse or an over-avenger? 

I have gone on yard calls for a weed or pest issue, only to find the homeowner has already applied chemicals to no avail. 

Often it is because they misidentified the pest or misused …

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