The University of Wyoming Wool Judging team wrapped up a successful 2021-2022 season with a fourth-place finish at the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo wool judging competition on February 11. It was the highest UW has placed in a …

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

This month, the Wyoming Natural Diversity Database released a new field guide on Wyoming thistles, designed to assist those who work or recreate outdoors in identifying native and non-native thistles. Titled Wyoming Thistle Field Guide and published in partnership with …

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 …

Please note that this event was rescheduled for September 17, 2022.

On Saturday, May 21, the University of Wyoming Extension will offer a one-day educational program on growing grapes in Wyoming, to be held at Central Wyoming College in Lander. …

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 …

Budding teenage entrepreneurs have the opportunity to connect and gain knowledge during 2022 Rocky Mountain Youth Entrepreneur development weekends this summer.

Sponsored by University of Wyoming Extension with support from the John P. Ellbogen Foundation, the sessions are June 9-11 …