President Donald Trump’s announcement this week of a 10 percent universal tariff on all imported goods has sparked a divided response from major agricultural groups across the United States. While …
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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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ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management is opening a 30-day public comment period on an environmental assessment for the proposed gather and removal of nearly 3,000 wild horses …
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Major agricultural groups have written four Cabinet secretaries in the Trump administration raising their concerns about trade retaliation as President Donald Trump prepares for a White House event Wednesday to …
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The American Sheep Industry Association conducted its annual Spring Trip to Washington, D.C., this week as approximately 50 sheep producers from all over the country traveled to the nation’s capital …
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Corner Crossing Ruling Raises Questions for Ranchers and Landowners
by Andy SchwabIn a landmark decision, the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a federal court ruling stating that a group of hunters did not commit trespassing when they crossed at the …
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Anthrax Vaccination Recommended for Livestock in Endemic Regions
by Andy SchwabThe Wyoming Livestock Board (WLSB) reminds all livestock producers to vaccinate for anthrax in areas where it has previously occurred. Vaccinating livestock prior to grazing in anthrax endemic areas can …
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Registration for UW Extension’s 2025 Ranch Camp Program Open through April 4
by Andy SchwabThe University of Wyoming Extension will offer its fifth annual Wyoming Ranch Camp June 9–13 at the Ladder Ranch in Carbon County. Taught by UW Extension personnel and local producers, …
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USDA Sending Out $10 Billion in Economic Aid Payments for Commodity Producers
by Andy SchwabCommodity producers will start to see their share of $10 billion under the new Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) by the end of the week, USDA announced Tuesday. The financial …
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Life Cycle Assessment Confirms Environmental Benefits of Wheat Production
by Andy SchwabToday, the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) announced the results of a comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) showing significant progress in the sustainability of U.S. wheat production. The study …