The Bureau of Land Management has approved the gather and permanent removal of nearly 3,000 excess wild horses in southwest Wyoming. The removals follow the May 8, 2023 land use planning …
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UW Extension Offers New Educational Series on Ranch Economics, Natural Resource Management
by Colter BrownThe University of Wyoming Extension has launched a new educational series designed to support ranchers in navigating the complexities of modern livestock and land management. Rancher’$ E.D.G.E. (Excellence in Development, …
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U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, recently spoke on the Senate Floor in support of modernizing the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Senator Barrasso joined Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.), …
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Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation Welcomes Two New Staff Members
by Colton YoungThe Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation (WyFB) is pleased to welcome Callie Hanson as Marketing & Communications Director and Alexis Lake as Member Engagement Coordinator. Both bring a strong background in …
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Wyoming Association of Irrigation Districts Win Legislative Victory in Early Years
by Andy SchwabThe Wyoming Association of Irrigation Districts (WAID), a recently formed 501(c)(5) organization as of 2023, has quickly made a mark in advocating for water districts across the Cowboy State. Among …
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If Wyoming residents spent just 5% of their grocery budget on local foods, local food production could contribute an additional $36.3 million to the state’s GDP, according to a new study published …
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Wyoming Board of Agriculture Will Consider Adding Cheatgrass to State Noxious Weed List
CHEYENNE (April 10, 2025) – The Wyoming Board of Agriculture will meet on April 14th for a special meeting and then a regular meeting on April 14-15 2025 in Cheyenne, …
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No Additional Allotment of Free EID Tags in Wyoming
by Andy SchwabThe Wyoming Livestock Board (WLSB) sent out a memo today informing Wyoming producers that WLSB will not be receiving an additional allotment of EID tags from the USDA in fiscal …
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Sheep Industry Rallying Behind Cat Urbigkit Following Health Diagnosis
by Andy SchwabThe Wyoming Wool Growers Association (WWGA) announces with deep regret that President Cat Urbigkit has stepped down from her leadership role following a devastating diagnosis of multiple brain tumors. Her …
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UDAF and Wyoming Livestock Board Announce Brand Agreement
by Colton YoungTaylorsville, UT — The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) and the Wyoming Livestock Board have agreed to allow brands on cattle to be used as official identification for …
