The Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station (WAES) recognized exceptional staff and researchers in the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the 2021-2022 awards banquet this spring.

The WAES is the research branch of the UW’s College of …

This spring, the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture and Natural Resources celebrated faculty and staff members for their outstanding contributions to the university community.

“This was the first banquet we’ve had in two years, because of Covid. It was …

On June 9-11, six budding entrepreneurs gathered at Casper’s Agricultural Resource Learning Center for an intensive Rocky Mountain Youth Entrepreneur workshop led by University of Wyoming Extension 4-H educators.

With funding from an Ellbogen Foundation grant, 4-H educators Kellie Chichester …

Try peaches, rhubarb, mango, cranberries, raspberries, blueberries,  blackberries, or a combination of fruit.

Prep: 30 minutes

Bake: 18–20 minutes

Total: 50 minutes

Servings: 12–15 muffins

Ingredients

Crumb Topping

¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter, melted

1/3 cup (71 g) light …

This spring, two graduate students in the University of Wyoming’s Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics received the prestigious Andrew and Connie Vanvig Fellowship for their outstanding performance in the classroom and University community.

The 2022 fellows are Hana Fancher, …

At its annual spring conference, the University of Wyoming Extension celebrated awardees who earned recognition from professional associations at the state and national level.

Author of Wyoming Specialty Crop Directory earns recognition

Cole Ehmke, former community development specialist for the …

This spring, the Cent$ible Nutrition Program (CNP) and University of Wyoming Extension recognized educators for exceptional outreach efforts in 2021 focused on nutrition, physical activity and how to eat better for less.

“I would like to congratulate all of our …

This summer, the University of Wyoming Extension, in partnership with local producers and the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, launched the GrowinG Internship program for beginning ranchers and farmers.

The program is intended to help beginning …

At its annual spring conference in Laramie, the University of Wyoming Extension congratulated the following 2021 award recipients for their dedication and service.

Goshen County educator receives UW Extension’s highest honor

Goshen County 4-H educator Megan Brittingham earned the Jim …

Prep: 20 minutes

Inactive: 1 hour

Cook: 5 minutes

Total: 1 hour 25 minutes

Servings: 6 to 8 breads

Ingredients

• ½ cup (114 g) warm water (105°F–115°F)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2¼ teaspoons or one ¼‑ounce packet active dry yeast
• ½ 

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 …