CASPER, Wyo. — An in-depth survey of more than 1,000 farmers and ranchers in the Colorado River Basin has some startling implications for how water conservation in the drought-stricken region could come about. The survey data and report, released today by Western Landowners Alliance and the University of Wyoming, suggest that while the vast majority […]
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Wyoming cowboys, cowgirls to be honored during September ceremony in Casper
To honor and highlight their contributions to the state’s history, the Cowboy Hall of Fame preserves the stories and photos of its inductees at wyomingcowboyhalloffame.org.
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Researchers publish report detailing approaches to mitigate horn fly impacts on cattle
GILLETTE, Wyo. — A new report recently released by the University of Wyoming details how cattle ranchers can mitigate multi-billion-dollar losses resulting from parasitic horn fly infestations. Long-lived and fast-breeding, horn flies were first recognized in the United States in the late 1800s and today are found nationwide. They are birthed from eggs laid in […]
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(PHOTOS) Casper high school, middle school students awarded at National FFA Convention
CASPER, Wyo. — A number of Natrona County High School and CY Middle School students earned recognition at the National FFA Convention, the Natrona County School District said in a Nov. 17 press release. Bridger Haigler and Lorelai Wolfe finished seventh in the nation in the Division II Animal Systems competition at the October National […]
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Wyoming set to receive extra $16M to support conservation through new partnership with USDA
CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming agriculture producers are able to apply to the United States Department of Agriculture to receive support for conservation efforts they choose to engage in. Through a new USDA–Wyoming Big Game Conservation Partnership, the USDA is investing an extra $10 million in Wyoming via its Agricultural Conservation Easement Program and an additional […]
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Wyoming agricultural producers can now apply for conservation funds
CASPER, Wyo. — The state of Wyoming, through a partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will receive an additional $16 million to support the voluntary conservation of private, working lands and migratory big game populations. The USDA–Wyoming Big Game Conservation Partnership was established to provide producers with the opportunity to simultaneously manage their land […]
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Bull elk tests positive for brucellosis in Wyoming hunt area in Bighorn Mountains
CASPER, Wyo. — On Monday, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department announced that the presence of brucellosis has been detected in Elk Hunt Area 45. The disease was confirmed after a blood sample from a bull elk harvested by a hunter was submitted to the Wildlife Health Laboratory for testing last week, Game and Fish […]
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Joddee Jacobsen named UW Extension Office Community Vitality and Health educator for Natrona County
CASPER, Wyo. — Joddee Jacobsen, formerly a 4-H Youth Development educator, was recently named the new University of Wyoming Extension Office’s Community Vitality and Health educator for Natrona County. “We are thrilled Joddee will be joining the Community Vitality and Health team,” UW Extension senior associate director Amanda Marney said in a press release. “Her […]
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Wyoming Weed and Pest Council’s 78th annual Fall Conference kicks off Nov. 1 in Cody
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Weed and Pest Council will hold its 78th annual Fall Conference from Nov. 1 through Nov. 3 at the Holiday Inn Cody – Buffalo Bill Village, 1701 Sheridan Ave. in Cody. “The conference will go over successful and ongoing projects, funding opportunities, continuing education in the weed and pest field, and members […]
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Wyoming Weed and Pest offers tips to help avoid invasive species spread at Wyoming State Fair
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming State Fair kicked off on Tuesday and will continue through Saturday in Douglas. The Wyoming Weed and Pest Council is at the fair to help educate people about how to avoid spreading invasive species. “A lot goes into preparing animals for the fair and can take months to do properly,” […]
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(VIDEO) ‘Yak Road’ becomes official street near Casper Mountain amid birthing season on celebrity’s ranch
NOTE: The Star Yak Ranch cautioned that the video it shared of a yak giving birth shows a lot of blood, and some people may not want to view it. The video is embedded in this article. CASPER, Wyo. — Yak Road is officially the name of a street in Natrona County, intersecting with Old […]
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Food for Thought hosts ‘A Taste of Summer’ this coming Friday in Casper
CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Food for Thought is hosting its “A Taste of Summer” market this Friday, May 20, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 420 W. 1st St. in downtown Casper. “This market will offer a taste of summer from some of your favorite vendors, and the whole effort supports a local solution to hunger,” […]
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After giving 1,500+ pounds of squash, Wyoming Honor Farm aiming to double next donation to hunger initiative
CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon and First Lady Jennie Gordon visited the Wyoming Honor Farm on Tuesday, April 26, after the correctional facility was able to donate over 1,500 pounds of squash to the Wyoming Hunger Initiative in fall 2021. The Wyoming Honor Farm was able to donate the summer and winter squash […]
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Casper business turns animal waste into organic soil and compost
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper Fire-EMS Capt. Craig Kidder’s day job doesn’t allow him a lot of time to work in the dirt like he did while growing up. “My family’s been in agriculture my whole life,” he said. One thing his job does offer, however, is extended time off. Several years ago, he started thinking […]
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Master Gardeners Conference brings practical tips, improved drought outlook
CASPER, Wyo. — A cautiously optimistic drought forecast and counterintuitive insights on seedling growth patterns were on offer Saturday at the 26th Natrona County Master Gardeners 2022 Spring Gardening Conference. The advanced, specific topics are selected as a result of surveys filled out the previous year, serving the perennial curiosity necessary to become a master […]
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Master Gardeners encouraging donations to May 21 Annual Plant Sale
CASPER, Wyo. — Local gardeners with plants that have outgrown their space (or perhaps no longer fit the gardener’s overall vision) are encouraged to donate to the Natrona County Master Gardeners 2022 Annual Plant Sale. “These plants may be just what someone else is looking for,” the county’s Master Gardeners said in a release Friday. The annual sale […]
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Highly pathogenic avian flu detected in Wyoming
CASPER, Wyo. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) said in a press release Wednesday that the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in Wyoming. The disease was detected in a non-commercial mixed-species backyard flock of 39 birds in Johnson County. APHIS said that […]
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Casper College Ag auction featuring lambs and pigs for youth to raise for 4-H and FFA competitions
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper College Agriculture Department will be hosting its 42nd Annual Lamb and Pig Sale on Sunday, April 3, according to an announcement from the college. The lambs and pigs that will be auctioned at the event are for young people to raise for 4-H and National FFA Organization projects. “Young people […]
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Governor Gordon signs three bills into law Tuesday
CASPER, Wyo. — Governor Mark Gordon took action on three bills on Tuesday, March 22, according to a release from the governor’s office. The Governor signed the following bills into law today: HB0002: Disposition of water rights. “This was an important piece of legislation,” Select Water Committee Chairman Evan Simpson (R-Afton) told Oil City Tuesday. Simpson explained […]
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Spring runoff in North Platte Basin expected to be below average
CASPER, Wyo. — Spring snowmelt runoff in the North Platte Basin will be somewhat below average, according to forecasts by the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR). Total April–July runoff in the North Platte Basin above Glendo Dam is expected to be 820,000 acre-feet, which is 90% of the 30-year average, the report said. The BOR Wyoming […]
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PHOTOS: Ag Expo gives Casper schoolchildren hands-on experience
CASPER, Wyo. – Ryker Crimm, 12, is dwarfed by two draft horses in a makeshift pen in back of the Natrona County Fairgrounds Industrial Building on Thursday morning. The beasts tower over Ryker, gently nudging him for another snack from the container he’s holding. “He’s my grandpa’s,” says Ryker of the tallest horse, a 19-year-old […]
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Wyoming man fined $15K after illegally rebranded cattle found grazing in Bridger-Teton National Forest
CASPER, Wyo. — Pinedale, Wyoming man Philip Selby, 67, has been ordered to pay $15,000 in fines after pleading guilty to several charges, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Wyoming said in a press release on Wednesday. Selby pled guilty to providing false information to a forest officer, allowing unauthorized livestock on national […]
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VIDEO: Lankister family named Casper Region’s ‘Landowners of the Year’
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department announced recipients of its 2021 “Landowner of the Year” awards on Monday. The awards are given to recognize “outstanding practices in wildlife management, habitat improvement, access for hunters and anglers and conservation techniques.” The “Landowners of the Year” for each region of the state are as […]
