Wyoming Students Draw National Attention
Students at the University of Wyoming’s agricultural school are drawing national attention thanks to a student-run, grassroots farm set up more than ten years ago. Despite the gradual decline in…
Farmland Values Increased
According to the Federal Reserve farmland values appear to have stabilize in the first quarter of 2009. The increase is promising after a the decline at the end of 2008.…
Oilseed the Future?
Diversifying crops is just one way producers can try to get ahead in the uncertain economy. In Wyoming, the agriculture industry is growing and processing oilseed crops to see what…
Wyoming Counties Eligible for Disaster Loans
Teton County, Wyoming is one of the many Wyoming counties named a disaster area following continuous harsh weather throughout 2010. Teton, Bonneville, Fremont and Madison counties experienced abnormal frost, freeze…
Indiana Farmers Recovering From Storm
After being pummeled by spring storms, farmers in Indiana are recovering with help from state agricultural agencies. On March 9, violent storms tore across the South and the Midwest. Dozens…
Producers Petition the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program
The United States Department of Agriculture accepted a petition from Idaho, Utah and Wyoming producers asking for a review of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program. The Trade Adjustment Program provides…
Wyoming Counties Eligible for Crop Assistance
Eight Wyoming counties have been named disaster areas by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Hot Springs, Washakie, Fremont, Johnson, Sheridon, Park, Big Horn and Teton counties are all…