Last year was not kind to many Wyoming crop and livestock producers, and John and Cindy Robb’s Weston County cow-calf operation was no exception*.
Extreme winter and summer weather affected their calf numbers and weaning weights. Price declines beginning in …
A 4-H/youth development educator has joined the Johnson County Extension Office.
Bryce McKenzie will begin Monday, June 29, in Buffalo.
“I am honored to have the opportunity to work with the youth across Wyoming and Johnson County,” said McKenzie.
McKenzie …
Dedicating their head, heart, hands and health (4-H) Deana Maul of Campbell County and Marquita McNees of Carbon County have received 4-H Salute to Excellence Awards.
Nominators said both share qualities of inspiration and leadership to young 4-H’ers.
County 4-H …
The University of Wyoming’s Cent$ible Nutrition Program (CNP) is working with early care and education (ECE) centers in Laramie County to encourage kids to grow gardens and lead them to eat more fruits and vegetables.
“The Cent$ible Nutrition Program contacted …
The year 2020 has brought a deep economic decline, the coronavirus – might as well bring on pestilence.
Miller moths – the adult stage of the army cutworm - are being reported in numbers not seen in Nebraska and Colorado …
Dinosaurs ruled these lands from 245 million to about 65 million years ago. You can see their fossils at the Wyoming Dinosaur Center in Thermopolis or take a look at Big Al, the Allosaurus at the Geological Museum on the …
“We are anticipating a greater need this year for produce along with
A 4-H youth development educator has joined the Sublette County University of Wyoming Extension office in Pinedale.
Jennifer Matosky, a UW graduate, began work May 27. She is from Douglassville, Penn., and was involved in her local 4-H equine club …
A retired professor in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Wyoming is receiving a national Distinguished Service Award from the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.
Virginia “Ginny” Vincenti, professor emeritus in the Department …
Wyoming ranchers have watched livestock markets suffer as a result of COVID-19 over the last few months.
While some producers saw immediate losses due to sharply lower markets, most were not in a position to market their livestock. The impacts …
Wyoming soil can present some challenges in soil type, pH, fertility levels, electrical conductivity (salt in the soil) and moisture.
There are some easy and inexpensive ways to amend soil for a successful vegetable garden. Start with a soil test …
Family and consumer sciences Assistant Professor Alyssa McElwain is among four recipients of the 2020-21 Faculty Engagement Fellowship awards.
McElwain received the Office of Engagement and Outreach’s (OEO) Malcolm Wallop Faculty Engagement Fellowship. The award is funded through the Malcolm …
All of us prioritize the safety of agriculture families and the sustainability of the industry as part of our mission and clientele. With that in mind we share these items for farm and ranch safety.
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources spring graduates at the University of Wyoming are finding success in the job market despite recent economic downturns.
Morea Shipley started looking for positions early in the spring semester, about the same time COVID-19 …
Beginning gardeners hoping to grow green thumbs by season’s end can access watering, weeding and other gardening information from the University of Wyoming Extension.
Extension horticulture specialist Karen Panter said most vegetables will require at least 1½ inches of water …
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