University of Wyoming Ag & Hort Team

04/20/2021

University of Wyoming Extension

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Communications and Technology
Department 3354
1000 E. University Avenue
Laramie, Wyoming 82071
(307) 766-6342 • fax (307) 766-3998 • ces.uwyo.edu



Contact: Steven L. Miller
Editor
Phone: 307-766-6342
Email: [email protected]

AgNews on the web: www.uwagnews.com

For immediate release
Heart of Agriculture Symposium honors Wyoming women producers
Women agricultural producers nominated by peers in their counties will be recognized at the 2021 Heart of Agriculture Symposium at the CAM-PLEX Energy Building in Gillette Thursday, April 29.
The day also features speakers addressing critical issues facing Wyoming agriculture.
The Heart of Agriculture Honorees will be highlighted during the luncheon for contributions to Wyoming agriculture, said Scott Cotton, University of Wyoming Extension educator.
The day’s speakers include Wyoming State Senator Affie Ellis of Laramie County discussing the role of women in policy making; Lander rancher Timmery Hellyer will talk about balancing ranching and community activities; Jim Magagna, executive vice president of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association, will provide agriculture updates; UW Extension educator Michelle Vigil will discuss succession planning for farms and ranches; and Cotton will teach using a cell phone to monitor weeds and grazing.
The event is free. Pre-registration is requested by Monday, April 26, by going to bit.ly/2021-heart-of-agriculture.

03/24/2021

Grasshopper Program at Natrona County W**d & Pest on two Saturdays. March 27 and April 10 starting at 10am. Call (307)472-5559 if interested in controlling hoppers this year!

01/13/2021

Learn about weather, climate, drought, and relevant USDA FSA resources for producers from experts with the Wyoming State Climate Office, National Weather Service Cheyenne, University of Wyoming faculty & staff, and a USDA FSA State Specialist.

https://youtu.be/6PeVKPe6kVs

01/11/2021

Roundtable Discussions | A&H Online Convention 2021
JAN 12 & 13 - NOON MST

Roundtable 1 - January 12th
Weather, Climate, Drought, and USDA Resources

Roundtable 2 - January 13th
Water Demand Management in Wyoming’s Portion of the Colorado River Basin

Register here to participate:
https://bit.ly/ag-hort-2021-conference

01/07/2021

The new, re-invigorated registration links for the 2021 Virtual Ag/ Hort Conference are:
https://bit.ly/ag-hort-2021-conference

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uw-extension-ag-hort-2021-online-convention-50-topics-over-10-days-tickets-132974370923

UW Extension Agriculture and Horticulture is hosting an online convention with over 50 subjects covered. Followed by live discussions.

01/06/2021

LIVE Sessions | A&H Online Convention 2021
JAN 6 - NOON MST

Session 1a -
Economic and market outlooks, livestock production, succession planning, water management and drought, production agriculture, economics and risk management

Session 1b -
Yards, gardens, and acreages

Register here to participate:
https://bit.ly/ag-hort-2021-conference

01/04/2021

UW Extension - Agriculture & Horticulture
Online Convention 2021 Starts Today!

UW Extension’s Agriculture and Horticulture team is hosting an online convention Jan. 4-15.

Pre-recorded presentations, live interaction with convention presenters via bullpen sessions, and much more will be available.

Topics span the range of agricultural and horticultural interests: from soils to pest management, native plants to backyard chickens, risk management analytics to managing cattle in drought conditions, toxic plants to minimizing livestock losses during wildfires and blizzards, water resource management, and a crop and livestock market outlook.

See University of Wyoming Ag & Hort Team for details on how to participate, a schedule of events, and more details for the over 50 presentations scheduled.

Click here to REGISTER to reserve your spot!

UW Extension Agriculture and Horticulture is hosting an online convention with over 50 subjects covered. Followed by live discussions.

01/04/2021

UW Extension - Agriculture & Horticulture
Online Convention 2021 Starts Today!

UW Extension’s Agriculture and Horticulture team is hosting an online convention Jan. 4-15.

Pre-recorded presentations, live interaction with convention presenters via bullpen sessions, and much more will be available.

Topics span the range of agricultural and horticultural interests: from soils to pest management, native plants to backyard chickens, risk management analytics to managing cattle in drought conditions, toxic plants to minimizing livestock losses during wildfires and blizzards, water resource management, and a crop and livestock market outlook.

See University of Wyoming Ag & Hort Team for details on how to participate, a schedule of events, and more details for the over 50 presentations scheduled.

Click here to REGISTER to reserve your spot!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uw-extension-ag-hort-2021-online-convention-50-topics-over-10-days-tickets-132974370923

12/22/2020

Seven categories and over 50 presentations - Register today!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uw-extension-ag-hort-2021-online-convention-50-topics-over-10-days-tickets-132974370923

12/21/2020

Over 50 presentations set for UW Extension’s online conference in January
REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/ag-hort-2021-conference

11/30/2020

UW Extension will be offering two in-person Private Pesticide Applicator trainings in Casper where enough room is available to meet COVID restrictions. You must pre-register!

10/27/2020

For Wyoming ranchers and farmers who have lost revenue due to COVID-19 related public health orders or incurred related expenses. Agricultural producers are able to include actual expenses incurred in addition to normal operating expenses solely due to the COVID-19 pandemic in three categories: Livestock feed and supplement costs, Custom hire/labor costs, and Fertilizer, chemical, and seed costs.

Timing: Opens November 2, 2020, at 10 AM; Closes November 18, 2020, at 8 PM
Funding: Up to $250,000; Cannot apply more than 1 time per fund
Eligible Entities: Wyoming agricultural producers established as of March 13, 2020
Eligible time frame: March 13, 2020, to application date
Total Funding Available: $90 million

For more information see:

For Wyoming ranchers and farmers who have lost revenue due to COVID-19 related public health orders or incurred related expenses