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Several people working in a field. The closest person is holding a rake. The ground is dirt where the people are working; beyond them, there is more grass. The sky has a striking cloud and a rainbow.

How do grasslands respond to disturbance?

32 countries, 90 research sites, 1 groundbreaking experiment: What does a retirement community of plants look like?

Brooke Ortel November 2, 2023

A close up of a grass inflorescence. It is bright green and hairs are visible on its leaves. The flowers bush out in a cone like shape from its base just by the leaf.

Don’t Panic: Managing for Toxicity Risk in Panicum Grass Species

The exceptional rainfall this growing season brought forth an abundance of forage on rangelands and pastures across the state. In some cases, this moisture prompted a flush of growth from annual plant species not commonly seen.

Micah Most, Extension Educator, Johnson County, University of Wyoming October 30, 2023

A black calf with a white face eating a pile of hay.

Hay Analysis Reports: Interpreting Results

More and more beef producers nationwide are having their hay sampled to analyze its nutrient content as part of their yearly routine. This relatively simple and affordable exercise allows cattlemen an in-depth look at the actual nutrient profile their herd will receive from hay, allowing them to plan supplemental feed programs accordingly.

Dagan Montgomery October 12, 2023

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UW’s Beck Publishes Rangeland Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Book

Jeff Beck, a professor in the University of Wyoming Department of Ecosystem Science and Management, is an editor and co-author of the new open-access book Rangeland Wildlife Ecology and Conservation.

Brooke Ortel October 11, 2023

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UW Extension Educator Wins National Awards for Educational Publications

This September, a member of University of Wyoming Extension was honored at the National Extension Association for Family and Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS) 89th annual session in Providence, Rhode Island.

Maya Kate Gilmore October 10, 2023

man wearing waders stands at the edge of a creek surrounded by trees and drops tracer dye into the water to track flow.

Generous Donor Helps Irrigation Research and Administration Flow Smoothly

Wyoming rancher, veterinarian, and legislator Kurt Bucholz believed in allocating irrigation water according to statutes, not squabbles.

Brooke Ortel October 5, 2023

Ben Hostetler stands in front of a knitting machine and a table with a wool blanket draped over it.

Wyoming Wool Mill Recognized for Collaboration with UW Sheep Program

Buffalo native Ben Hostetler didn’t set out to become a leader in the wool industry. Mountain Meadow Wool, a regional mill and wool-processing facility, was his mother’s dream.

Brooke Ortel October 4, 2023

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UW Extension Administrative Professionals Awarded for Dedication, Outreach

Every fall, University of Wyoming Extension holds a conference honoring exceptional Extension administrative professionals.

Maya Kate Gilmore October 4, 2023

Remembering UW Alumna Karen Williams: Educator, Innovator, and Mother

As an educator and parent, UW professor emerita Karen Cachevki Williams noticed things that other people didn’t.

Brooke Ortel October 3, 2023

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Hoffman Named State Master Gardener Coordinator

Donna Hoffman, a University of Wyoming Extension educator based in Casper, was recently appointed state coordinator for Wyoming’s Master Gardener program.

Brooke Ortel October 3, 2023

UW College of Ag Recognizes Outstanding Alumni, Supporters

The University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources will honor notable alumni and supporters at the annual dean’s banquet in Laramie Thursday, Oct. 5.

Brooke Ortel October 2, 2023

A herd of brown and white cows standing on a hillside.

Six Decades of Success: Celebrating Outstanding Alumnus Roger Stuber

All through elementary and high school, Roger Stuber wanted to be a lawyer. In fact, that’s what brought him to the University of Wyoming in the first place.

Maya Kate Gilmore October 2, 2023

A closeup of a bumblebee on a white flower.

UW Researcher Receives NSF Grant to Study Aging in Life Cycle of Bees

Biological age does not always correlate with chronological age, and it is unclear how physiology contributes to aging or protects against it.

A University of Wyoming faculty member is currently leading a research team that is studying the life cycle …

uweagnews September 26, 2023

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UW Invites Wyoming Teens and Parents to Test New Healthy Eating App

Researchers at the University of Wyoming are recruiting Albany County parents and teens interested in testing a new mobile app promoting healthy eating.

Brooke Ortel September 18, 2023

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UW Research Points to Bug Benefits From Changing Color of Wind Turbines

Anyone who has driven around Wyoming has likely noticed large wind turbines dotting the prairie landscape. And while the large white rotor blades may catch a motorist’s eye, they also could be attracting insects due to their light color.

To …

uweagnews September 15, 2023

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