The University of Wyoming Extension welcomes Joddee Jacobsen, formerly a 4-H Youth Development educator, as the new Community Vitality and Health educator for Natrona County.

The mission of UW Extension’s Community Vitality and Health team is to help individuals, families, …

Wyoming’s Cent$ible Nutrition Program (CNP) welcomes Megan McGuffey Skinner as assistant director.

CNP is a hands-on cooking, nutrition and physical activity program that serves income-qualifying families across the state.

A Wyoming native, McGuffey Skinner first became involved in the program …

Retired University of Wyoming Department of Botany chair Dennis Knight is co-author of a book that highlights the Northern Great Plains and blends the natural and human histories of the region.

Knight, a professor emeritus of botany and former president …

Managing cattle at high altitude is common for many cattle producers across Wyoming and the Mountain West. Cattle grazing at an increased altitude (above 5,000 feet), where oxygen levels are decreased, are at an increased risk for brisket disease, decreased …

In fall 2022, the University of Wyoming Department of Animal Science reported record enrollment in its introductory meat, wool, and livestock judging courses. Engagement has skyrocketed, with many students planning to compete as members of the UW College of Agriculture, …

Native freshwater mussels are key to aquatic ecosystems, as these organisms improve water quality by filtering large water volumes as well as provide nutrients and substrate for other aquatic species.

However, these mussels have experienced dramatic declines in western North …

A rare species of sagebrush found only in southeast Wyoming survives primarily through pollination by bees, according to new research led by a University of Wyoming graduate student.

That makes the Laramie chickensage unusual among the hundreds of species of …

As you wean calves and prepare for the fall and winter months, it is important to consider your herd’s nutritional requirements and ensure that livestock performance isn’t negatively impacted.

After weaning, fall is the best time to improve the body …

Anthrax is a serious infectious disease that is caused by Bacillus anthracis (a spore-forming bacteria) that occurs naturally in soil. Although outbreaks are less common in the U.S. than in other countries, sporadic outbreaks do occur, especially in cattle and …

The use of cover crops to maintain soil cover, sustain soil microbes and build organic matter content is becoming an increasingly common practice.

An additional benefit of cover crops is the potential to supplement existing range, pasture and hay forage …

This fall, University of Wyoming Extension administrative professionals in Fremont and Albany Counties earned recognition for their exceptional service and impact.

Awards were presented Sept 15. at UW Extension’s annual administrative training conference in Gillette.

Fremont County office manager named

University of Wyoming Extension Sheep Specialist Whit Stewart and recent alumnus Ryan Knuth received honors from the Western Section of the American Society of Animal Science (WSASAS) this fall.

Stewart, who is also an associate professor of animal science, earned …

More than 10,000 pounds of potatoes from the second annual potato harvest at the James C. Hageman Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension Center (SAREC) are in distribution across the state via Food Bank of Wyoming.

The potato harvest is a …

Four University of Wyoming graduates, including two College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources alumni, will be honored for their professional achievements and support of the university during Homecoming Oct. 17–22.

Joseph Leimkuhler, Carissa Moffat Miller, and Douglas Stark …

Wyoming landowners, farmers and ranchers are encouraged to attend upcoming public meetings on critical aging irrigation infrastructure in their communities.

Much of the state’s irrigation infrastructure is more than 100 years old. Troubling developments, such as the collapse of the …