The 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 …
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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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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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Celebrating National Ag Day: Honoring Farmers and Conservation Efforts
by Andy SchwabEvery year, National Agriculture Day serves as a reminder of the essential role agriculture plays in our daily lives. It is a day dedicated to recognizing and appreciating the farmers, …