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Wyo-Gold student association names Harris Teacher of the Year
An assistant lecturer in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources has received the Teacher of the Year award from the WYO-Gold student organization of the University of Wyoming Alumni Association.
McKensie Harris in the Department of Animal Science was …
Wyoming 4-H’ers competing in 307 Livestock Show Series across state
Livestock progress shows around the state offer 4-H youths opportunities to accumulate points over the summer and be recognized at the Wyoming State Fair and Rodeo through the 307 Livestock Show Series.
The series recognizes Wyoming 4-H’ers who are learning …
These 31 flowers do well in Laramie
The University of Wyoming has played host since 2012 to the only All-America Selections (AAS) Display Garden in the state.
Every year AAS provides seeds and plant material to display and to help determine the best varieties for our area. …
Wyoming pesticide applicators have options to obtain training, certificates
Online training and certification courses with English and Spanish subtitles are being offered to private and commercial applicators through the University of Wyoming Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program.
The courses include the Wyoming Pesticide Applicator Core Manual and the 906 …
Four universities collaborate to provide beef mineral nutrition course
Registration is open for a multi-part course geared toward mineral nutrition for the beef cow herd through a partnership with the University of Wyoming, South Dakota State University (SDSU), North Dakota State University and Montana State University.
The program expanded …
Wyoming 4-H Foundation awards more than $60,000 in scholarships
Over $60,000 in scholarships was awarded by the 4-H Foundation/State 4-H Office scholarship committee to 4-H youths attending the University of Wyoming or a Wyoming community college this coming school year.
Approximately $37,500 was awarded to first-time winners this year, …
UW Extension publishes ag risk mitigation factsheets
Western Area Livestock and Ag Risk Mitigation factsheets from the University of Wyoming Extension are now available to download as PDF, HTML or ePub formats at http://bit.ly/WALARM-Factsheets.
These factsheets can help producers prepare for a variety of disasters. Factsheets …
UW study reveals environmental characteristics for three genetic groups of Wyoming mule deer
Despite the fact that Wyoming mule deer are a highly mobile species found throughout the state, University of Wyoming researchers discovered that mule deer in the state represent three different genetic groups.
“We identified features of the environment, such as …
UW College of Agriculture and Natural Resources celebrates spring graduates
The University of Wyoming College of Agriculture and Natural Resources will celebrate 155 anticipated undergraduate students and 25 graduate students during in-person graduation ceremonies Friday and Saturday in Laramie.
“I am excited to participate in an in-person commencement ceremony,” said …
Head of family and consumer sciences receives Mortar Board’s Outstanding Advisor Award
An associate professor and head of the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences has received the Outstanding Advisor Award from the Mortar Board, the University of Wyoming’s senior honor society
Christine Wade, who joined the College of Agriculture and Natural …
UW researchers study genetic disruptions that lead to infertility, disease
University of Wyoming scientists will use a $1.65 million National Institutes of Health grant to continue research into understanding endocrine signaling mechanisms between the ovary and uterus that contribute to infertility and diseases when disrupted.
The cost of faulty endocrine …
UW livestock judging team hosting two summer youth camps
Wyoming youths are invited to attend livestock judging camps this summer hosted by the University of Wyoming livestock judging team.
The first camp June 7-8 is for ages 13-18. Check-in starts at 8 a.m., and camp starts at 9 a.m. …
