Wyoming is famous for its harsh climate, and any local knows it’s something Wyomingites embrace with pride. Throughout our state’s history, the struggle with nature has created a special need for resiliency—a resiliency that might well describe many of Wyoming’s …

The University of Wyoming Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership program will host a leadership symposium in Laramie Thursday, April 20.

The event will take place at Wildcatter Club & Suites at the UW War Memorial Stadium and is also available …

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is bringing the use of many common veterinary antimicrobial drugs under direct veterinary supervision effective June 11, 2023. This is the result of growing concerns that unchecked use of drugs that are also important …

For youth interested in cattle breeding, the University of Wyoming Extension will offer artificial insemination (AI) classes in Campbell and Fremont Counties on May 6, followed by breeding days in June.

“AI Days is geared toward kids who want …

For sheep producers interested in learning more about budgeting, benchmarking, and marketing, the University of Wyoming Extension will offer a free workshop in Lingle Wednesday, April 19.

Producers of all ages, experience levels and operation sizes are welcome to attend …

In partnership with the Wyoming Community Navigator Program, the University of Wyoming Extension recently launched a new online resource hub for rural entrepreneurs across the state.

The Rural Entrepreneurship Center website, located at wyoextension.org/ruralentrepreneurship, provides aspiring business owners with …

The University of Wyoming Extension welcomes 4-H educator Deborah Peavler to Lincoln County’s Kemmerer office.

Before joining UW Extension last month, Peavler most recently served as the 4-H coordinator for the University of Idaho’s Gooding County Extension office.

“Deb brings …

With the global population projected to exceed 10 billion people by the year 2050, the demand for animal‑derived proteins such as meat and milk also is expected to significantly increase. To meet that demand, we must figure out how to …

In Wyoming, 4-H is now considered a cocurricular activity, allowing members to obtain excused absences for participation in 4-H.

Wyoming House Bill 0175 states that Wyoming public school students engaged in “programming or competitions sponsored by nationally recognized organizations and …

University of Wyoming researchers’ study of how microscopic creatures called tardigrades survive extreme conditions has led to a major breakthrough that could eventually make life-saving treatments available to people where refrigeration isn’t possible.

Thomas Boothby, an assistant professor of molecular …

As part of its inaugural high altitude bull test and sale, the University of Wyoming will host an educational field day and private treaty sale at the Laramie Research and Extension Center (LREC) Saturday, April 1.

Launched in January 2023, …

Wyoming may be well positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for products made with ancient grains, a new study by the University of Wyoming Extension suggests.

The publication, titled “Growing Einkorn, Emmer, and Spelt in Wyoming,” analyzes the results …

The University of Wyoming Extension welcomes Amy Smith as the agriculture and natural resources educator for Goshen County.

Smith worked in higher education for 14 years prior to joining UW Extension last month. She most recently served as the agriculture …

The University of Wyoming’s annual ram test will conclude with a field day at the Laramie Research and Extension Center (LREC) Saturday, April 1.

This year’s test is the largest yet, with 142 rams from five states delivered to LREC …

From alpaca ranching to conservation easements, Wyoming residents will present innovative approaches to revenue diversification in a seminar facilitated by the University of Wyoming and hosted by Northwest College Thursday March 30.

The event will feature multiple speakers from Park …