Category: The Latest News

Don’t Bear It Alone – Mental Health Resources for Producers
Below, UW Extension educator Micah Most shares resources on mental health, suicide prevention, and how to get help. Content was originally published in Johnson County’s December “Trail Notes” newsletter.
The snow on the ground and ever-shortening daylight hours are a …

Commercial pesticide CEUs, new applicator program offered in Casper, Jan. 17-19
Online registration is open for the 2023 Wyoming commercial pesticide applicator recertification program and new commercial pesticide applicator program, both to be held at the Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center in Casper Jan 17-19.
Commercial pesticide applicator licenses are …

4-H Educator Jennifer Matosky Joins Fremont County Extension Team
The University of Wyoming Extension team in Fremont County welcomes 4-H educator Jennifer Matosky, who transferred from Sublette County last month.
She is now based in UW Extension’s Riverton office.
Matosky brings vision, volunteer management skills, and administrative experience to …

Powell R&E Center Helps Local American Legion Post Fight Food Insecurity
On November 16, staff from the University of Wyoming Powell Research and Extension Center (PREC) delivered the first of several dry bean donations to American Legion Post 26. Volunteers then re-packaged the beans into 2-cup portions that were included in …

High-Altitude Caramelized Bacon and Cheese Muffins
Ingredients – Caramelized Bacon
- 8 ounces bacon, thick-cut
- ½ cup (107 g) light or dark brown sugar, packed
- Optional: ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, fresh cracked
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Insecticide Resistance in Alfalfa Weevil Documented in Wyoming, UW Extension Reports
A new publication released by the University of Wyoming Extension assesses insecticide resistance in alfalfa weevil populations in Wyoming, Montana, and Utah. Suggestions for preventing and combating resistance are also provided.
Resistance occurs when economically damaging levels of the pest …

UW College of Ag Welcomes Associate Director of New Ranch Management Program
The University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources welcomes Randall Violett as associate director of its Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership program.
An experienced ag educator and researcher, Violett has taught at Northwest College in …

How microscopic tardigrades are helping to stabilize pharmaceuticals and send humans into space

UW Extension Announces 2022 Award Recipients
At an annual conference in Casper last month, the University of Wyoming Extension recognized educators across the state for outstanding service in 2022.
Hill receives UW Extension’s Highest Honor
In his 20 years with UW Extension, agriculture and natural resources …

UW Extension Educators Earn 2022 State and National Awards
Several University of Wyoming Extension educators recently received 2022 state and national honors from professional associations in their disciplines. These outstanding staff members were recognized at a UW Extension professional development conference in Casper last month.
4-H Educators receive national
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UW Extension Releases Report on Horn Fly Management for Beef Cattle
A recent report published by the University of Wyoming Extension presents the latest research and management options for cattle ranchers faced with horn fly infestations.
“Horn flies are the most damaging external parasite of cattle in the U.S.,” says co-author …

New UW Extension Publication Analyzes Retail Sales in Wyoming
A new publication from the University of Wyoming Extension offers a valuable resource for Wyoming business owners, elected officials, community planners, and residents interested in understanding local and regional sales trends.
“Retail sales can be an important part of a …

Sheridan R&E Center Donates Nearly 1,600 Pounds of Beans to Food Bank of Wyoming
On Nov. 22, Food Bank of Wyoming, based in Casper, received a donation of nearly 1,600 pounds of dry beans from the University of Wyoming Sheridan Research & Extension Center (ShREC).
A research farm like ShREC must maintain flexibility in …

The Rural Challenge: How data suppression affects opportunity in small-town America
Driving across rural America brings warm feelings of simplicity, beauty and serenity. Many of these communities, however, are just a shadow of their former selves from just a generation ago. Consolidation and concentration in agriculture have increased to the point …

