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Rabou: Drought brings a host of problems for farmers, many others
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (701+ words) Out near the Nebraska border, I pull my truck out of the driveway to make my weekly rounds to inspect fields. Finally, the wind has stopped long enough to remind me of how blessed I am to live in such…...
Farmers challenge RMP’s proposed rate hike: ‘It’s pretty scary’
3+ week, 3+ day ago (821+ words) Pivot irrigation in the Powder River Basin. CODY — A proposed $70.5 million rate increase by Rocky Mountain Power that would directly impact the majority of Park County is under review by the Wyoming Public Service Commission. The proposed 8.5% rate change would…...
Marvelous May – when the prairie wakes up again
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (1058+ words) While deer fawns and elk calves have yet to appear, domestic animal young abound. These two kid goats were already frolicking about in all their cuteness. This is one of my favorite times of the year in my work as…...
Another shepherd’s spring for Lander farmer
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (1341+ words) Ivan Laird stands among ewes and spring lambs at his sheep operation outside Lander along the foothills of the Wind River Range. “People see wool clothes in stores, but they don’t see the time and care that goes into raising…...
Another shepherd’s spring for Lander ranch
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (1347+ words) Ivan Laird stands among ewes and spring lambs at his sheep operation outside Lander along the foothills of the Wind River Range. “People see wool clothes in stores, but they don’t see the time and care that goes into raising…...
Weed control reaches new heights
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (1657+ words) That load comes in the form of 30-gallon tanks filled with pesticides. “Cheatgrass infestations can have significant impacts on both the physical environment and other organisms, and, as a result, the interactions within an ecosystem,” one study by the University…...
Farm celebrates newborn animals by naming them after cheese
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (155+ words) A farm is celebrating a baby boom by naming its new arrivals – after cheese. Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm in Wraxall has welcomed rare breed lambs and a lively group of goat kids. The first Bagot goat kids of the season…...
From school to market
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (530+ words) CWC student Sandra Dawson demonstrated her cutting skills last Wednesday. RIVERTON — Like the other students in her program, Central Wyoming College student Sandra Dawson takes food safety seriously. Demonstrating her knife skills last week, she suited up carefully. It feels…...
UW Extension to offer private pesticide applicator programs in Cheyenne
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (176+ words) LARAMIE – The University of Wyoming Extension will offer pesticide safety education programs for private applicators next month in Cheyenne. The sessions will be held from 8 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 5 p.m. March 4 at the Archer Event Complex, 3801 Archer Parkway....
Northeast Wyoming ranchers express calculated interest in virtual fencing at symposium
6+ mon, 2+ day ago (760+ words) As part of the Northeast Wyoming Virtual Fence Symposium, manufacturers of the technology spoke on how their products have developed over the years. GILLETTE — Looking back on the past five years, Colorado State University research scientist Tony Vorster opined Jan....