Although moose populations are expected to fluctuate from year to year, scientists have been concerned about an overall downward trend in North American moose populations in the last few decades. In Wyoming, the estimated statewide moose population was 12,000–13,000 individuals
In response to growing interest in raising backyard chickens, the University of Wyoming Extension recently released a free online guide outlining best practices for chicken care and management.
The 10-page publication, titled “Raising Backyard Chickens,” provides an overview of breed …
The Wyoming State 4-H Foundation awarded more than $64,000 in scholarships to Wyoming 4-H’ers attending the University of Wyoming or a Wyoming community college in the 2023–2024 academic year.
The scholarship committee awarded approximately $34,000 to first-time winners this year, …
In a final competition at the Houston Livestock Show last month, the University of Wyoming Collegiate Wool Judging team wrapped up a successful 2023 season.
The UW judgers earned high team overall in the value-added category and sixth high team …
The University of Wyoming Extension welcomes Joshua Bliss as the Natrona County 4-H youth development educator.
Bliss first engaged with the Natrona County 4-H program as a member, later taking on the roles of intern, volunteer, fishing and outdoor recreation …
The University of Wyoming Extension welcomes Gillette native Makala Riley as a Campbell County 4-H educator.
Riley joined 4-H in elementary school and served as a seasonal intern in the Campbell County office for three summers. She assumed her new …
For Wyomingites interested in current and predicted drought status, temperatures and precipitation levels, the Wyoming Conditions and Monitoring Team (WCMT) facilitates monthly webinars open to the public.
Founded in response to an ongoing drought that emerged in 2020, the WCMT …
The University of Wyoming Extension has partnered with AmeriCorps to offer part-time community service opportunities in county offices across the state and on the Wind River Indian Reservation.
“UW Extension is committed to serving the people of Wyoming and we …
For ranchers and ranch managers concerned about livestock poisonings from toxic plants, UW Extension has launched a new YouTube series titled “Taming Toxic Plants.”
In the western U.S., toxic plants are often some of the first rangeland plants to green …
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 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 …