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
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 …
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 …
Wyoming Small Business Development Center advisers across the state can help agribusiness owners applying for Economic Injury Disaster Loans.
SBDC state director Jill Kline said advisers are helping agribusiness owners prepare for the applications.
Agricultural businesses include those engaged in …
A faculty member of the Department of Animal Science at the University of Wyoming has been selected to join the World Food Logistics Organization’s Scientific Advisory Council.
Cody Gifford, an assistant professor, will serve a three-year term on the committee …
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University of Wyoming Extension offices will begin opening on a county-by-county basis as restrictions ease and individual county health protocols are followed in addition to the governor’s recommendations in determining when and how services are offered.
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An academic landscape routed by coronavirus has agriculture students at the University of Wyoming adopting a Marine-like improvise, adapt and overcome attitude.
Undergraduate student Ty Paisley north of Wheatland is listening to courses via podcast through Bluetooth in a tractor …
University of Wyoming Extension has answers from experts and a variety of publications to help Wyoming gardens flourish.
Gardening can be extensive, from vast seed choices and deciding where to plant and in what kind of garden bed, to soils, …
Each spring people across Wyoming notice injuries in their evergreen trees and shrubs from the long winter.
“Winter injury appears as dead, brown or purple discoloration in the needles of evergreen trees and shrubs, and it often shows up in …
Platte County residents have used social media avenues since COVID-19 hit to bolster a weekend food bag program for youths and to ensure older citizens have adequate food.
Cent$ible Nutrition Program educator Mary Evans reached out to her community partners …