Author: Hannah C. Cunningham-Hollinger

Rumen microbiome may prove fertile landscape to improve feed efficiency in cattle and sheep

Cattle and/or sheep grazing or chewing their cud is a sign of productive, healthy, ruminant animals.

These ruminants convert Wyoming forages into high-quality, Wyoming-raised beef, lamb, wool, and more. Microbial fermentation in the rumen converts even low-quality forages into …

Hannah C. Cunningham-Hollinger January 11, 2021

Peers honor southeastern Wyoming extension educator

Strong leadership, programming, work ethic and commitment to clients has earned a southeastern extension educator in agriculture and horticulture the Wyoming Association of County Agriculture Agent’s Outstanding Educator award.

Brian Sebade, based in Albany County, has been working with UW …

uweagnews December 23, 2020

One Step Away From Wild

First-grains project seeks to grow niche industries, boost Wyoming farmers and our rural economy

Wyoming has the least number of food processing facilities in the nation.

Given our climate, low population, and distance from markets, this might not seem surprising; …

Thomas Foulke December 7, 2020

Change is Challenging (but normal)

By Elizabeth Martinez

When we graduate from high school, we have this idea that we are supposed to know exactly what we are going to do in college. In my last three and a half years of being in college, …

Elizabeth Martinez November 24, 2020

There’s Never Enough Tools in your Toolbox

Darci Tamlin

In high school and college, there are two lines students hear a lot:

You have to have an internship this summer.
What are you doing to build your resume this year?

It seems as if it is an …

uweagnews November 10, 2020

A college anchored in its regional agriculture

by Joseph Cook

The French idea of Terroir describes the uniqueness of soils, climate and culture resulting in a regional set of agricultural techniques, production methods, and products. While the notion is not often exported beyond France, except in the

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Joseph Cook November 3, 2020

Get Involved!

By Wes Taylor

As my last semester of college comes to a close, and I’m not able to do some of things I loved to do so much in past years, I keep thinking of things I wish I would …

Wes Taylor October 26, 2020

Unknown to Agriculture

October 19, 2020, by Shaylin Stein

When you hear the word Wyoming many people think of a country bumpkin who only cares about farming and ranching. After telling people you go to the University of Wyoming, they often ask why

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uweagnews October 20, 2020

UW nutrition program ghost hunt activity encourages family fun

The University of Wyoming Extension’s Cen$ible Nutrition Program is encouraging families to “go on a ghost hunt” this month.

“The idea is that people who want to participate will print the ghost image and put it up in one of …

uweagnews October 15, 2020

Individual in suite and tie sitting on hay bale surrounded by cows with desk

Coming to UW in the Real World

This one goes out to those of you coming into the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources virtually. I feel for you. Due to the current state of the world, your first semester (at least) at the University of Wyoming …

Jordan Williams October 15, 2020

Make the Move

It was April of my senior year of high school and I worked for my county fair. One early Saturday morning we were tagging in steers and a bunch of us seniors were talking about our plans for the following …

uweagnews October 12, 2020

Miller moths are back from their summer mountain vacation

As I write this in late August, “miller” moths, or more accurately the adults of the army cutworm, are migrating back to the lower elevations after spending the summer

fattening up by feeding on alpine flower nectar.

Miller moths were …

Scott Schell September 15, 2020

Father and daughter working on STEM project.

Want to raise your parenting IQ?

One way is understanding the needs at each stage of youth development

Raising children is one of the most difficult and ever-changing roles many adults will hold.

Deciding the best course of action and …

Warren Crawford September 10, 2020

dry, golden grasses with blue sky in background

Understanding how drought affects rangeland plants offers strategies to combat moisture shortage

Management of rangeland before, during, and after drought is critical.

In desperate times, producers may be tempted to get what they can out of rangeland to preserve herds. Just remember, the drought may last more than one season, and the …

Glenn Owings, Blaine Horn, Dan Tekiela September 9, 2020