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Students revive ag-based communication organization at UW

An agriculture-based organization at the University of Wyoming aims to effectively communicate the importance of the field to its members and public, according to the group.

Sophia Fahleson, an agricultural communications major, said her passion for agriculture led her to …

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red cherries on a branch

Preventing, solving those pesky fruit tree diseases

Wyoming can support some of the hardier fruit tree species despite its sometimes less than hospitable climate, including cold-hardy varieties of pome (apple and pear) and stone fruits (sour cherry and plum).

The fruits of the trees planted by early …

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Young tree in fresh mulch circle.

Mulch ring soothes a newly planted tree’s stress

Trees require regular care and maintenance, particularly newly planted trees.

Placing a layer of mulch around the base of a tree is a simple but important step in the tree planting process homeowners can do to care for their investment …

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Cattle in pasture.

How to build herd health and get better vaccination response

As natural and organic marketing opportunities continue to grow, beef producers are challenged to maintain herd health while minimizing the use of antibiotics. Maximizing the herd’s immune response to vaccination programs is critical to improving the herd’s immune threshold to …

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