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Cowboys and partners forever

It is bittersweet but fitting that when the Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2023 inductees, the list includes Dru and Tawny Roberts of Daniel.

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Cowboys and partners forever

It is bittersweet but fitting that when the Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2023 inductees, the list includes Dru and Tawny Roberts of Daniel.

by By Joy Ufford, [email protected]

Updated: 5 days ago

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Sublette welcomes UW Extension’s new 4-H educator

Prior to joining UW Extension last month, Bevilacqua taught family and consumer sciences at De Pere High School in De Pere, Wisc. She served as an instructor for both career preparation courses and food science classes.

by By Joy Ufford, [email protected]

Updated: 1 week ago

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RANCH Act reintroduced

“Livestock grazing plays a critical role in Wyoming to maintain rangeland health and supporting ranchers’ livelihoods,” said Barrasso. “The RANCH Act promotes robust rangeland for Wyoming’s livestock and creates healthy habitats for Wyoming’s wildlife. This bill will provide critical assistance to ranchers during natural disasters, so they can continue working. It also gives our ranching communities the certainty and stability they need by extending permits and preserving grazing rights.”

by By Joy Ufford, [email protected]

Updated: 2 weeks ago

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Seed specialist training

“This is an excellent opportunity for Wyoming reclamation and restoration professionals to gain practical knowledge and learn proven practices associated with establishing native plant communities from seed, says Josh Oakleaf, AML project manager and vegetation coordinator for Wyoming DEQ. “Restoring native plant communities can be crucial for maintaining healthy ecosystems and promoting biodiversity.”

by By Joy Ufford, [email protected]

Updated: 2 weeks ago

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Wyoming BLM decision removes 60 percent of wild horses

“The overall goal of the BLM’s Wild Horse and Burro program is to ensure that healthy wild horses and burros thrive on healthy public rangelands,” according to BLM. “This amendment addresses the issues and concerns raised during scoping and will resolve wild horse management conflicts within the planning area while promoting balanced multiple use goals and objectives.”

by By Joy Ufford, [email protected]

Updated: 2 weeks ago

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Diggin’ this hay!

Feeding loose hay – unbound grass hay mowed down into swathes by horse teams or an old tractor in late summer, then dried and stacked by a crew of strong hands into overstuffed “loaves” for the winter into spring – uses all three techniques.

by By Joy Ufford, [email protected]

Updated: 3 weeks ago

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Springtime in Hoback Basin – finally!

People ask, “Is the snow dropping in Bondurant?” Yes, thankfully, it is! Or they ask, “Is there still a lot of snow in Bondurant?” and the answer is again, yes, thankfully!

by By Joy Ufford, [email protected]

Updated: 1 month ago

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Pinedale FFA Labor Auction May 5

This year’s auction is coming up on Friday, May 5, at 6:30 p.m. in the Sublette County School District 1 Boardroom, 665 N. Tyler Ave., in Pinedale.

by By Joy Ufford, [email protected]

Updated: 1 month ago

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Ranchers – Will the new ‘Grassland CRP’ work for you?

The “catch” is that these acres cannot be developed or plowed into new cropland for 10 or 15 years – the federal government is realizing how important these working ranches are to helping keep wildlife habitat on the land.

by By Joy Ufford, [email protected]

Updated: 1 month ago

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The perfect range management tool

Now, what is an STM? In 2011, the USDA stated that STMs describe changes in plant communities and associated dynamic soil properties that can occur on an ecological site. Why is this so important? Well, because it is a visualization of what might be going on in terms of landscape health, on your land, your neighbor’s land, or all our public lands here in Sublette County. A manager could use this tool to make the best management decision for the desired outcome of the ecological site.

by By Justice Miller, SCCD range specialist

Updated: 1 month ago

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Ready, set, garden!

Dozens of gardeners of all ages and experiences attended from across and beyond Sublette County. For events, news and membership, visit www.sageandsnowgardenclub.org.

by By Joy Ufford, [email protected]

Updated: 1 month ago

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Calf milkshakes on ice

People often wonder why ranchers breed their cows to calve at a time when it is so severely cold. The answer may define an old saying, “On the horns of a dilemma.” The pastures grow hay required for winter feeding, so cattle must be moved off it quickly in the spring so it can grow as lush as possible. In June, the new calves, mothers and bulls drift along a historic 70-mile cattle trail — the Green River Drift — running north into the mountain forests to graze on leased allotments. The calves need a good 30 days of conditioning before they can survive such a long journey. Before they head north, they also have to be rounded up and branded, and given other attention as needed. If the ranchers wait until more comfortable weather for calving, they will lose some of both pasture hay and summer feeding time in the forest. Lastly, the forests are full of hungry grizzly bear and wolf.

by By Terry Allen

Updated: 1 month ago

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Earth Day – prep for pollinators!

The presentation will follow at 6:30 and will feature herbs and flowers, including many native flowers, that grow well in Sublette County and attract pollinators. Planting and growing instructions will also be shared, including flowers that grow well in containers. A handout will be given to each participant. The public is welcome to attend. This event is a special way to kick off Earth Day celebrations in our community.

Updated: 1 month ago

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Speak up about new ‘Product of USA’ label

The proposal allows the voluntary “Product of USA” or “Made in the USA” claim to be used only on FSIS-regulated products that are derived from animals born, raised, slaughtered, and processed in the United States. FSIS extended the comment period in response to requests from an industry association and a foreign country for more time to form comments on the proposed regulations’ impact.

by By Joy Ufford, [email protected]

Updated: 1 month ago

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Timely dead-animal compost seminars

During each seminar, Caitlin Youngquist with the University of Wyoming Washakie County Extension Office will provide participants with the basics of how to successfully compost whole animals, offal or viscera. DEQ will also discuss solid waste permitting requirements and funding opportunities. In the afternoon participants will gain hands-on experience constructing a compost windrow.

Updated: 1 month ago

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USDA, others fund big-game corridor mitigation

“Private landowners and Tribal partners provide important habitat for wildlife,” said WYldlife Fund President Chris McBarnes. “We’re proud this new effort can accelerate their stewardship efforts, which keeps working lands working and Wyoming’s proud wildlife heritage intact.”

Updated: 1 month ago

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Centennial Farm and Ranch applications

Each year, the Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office and its program partners host a celebration to honor these families. More than 300 families have been honored through the program since it was reestablished in 2006. An annual yearbook is published and features the histories and photos of the Centennial families.

by By Joy Ufford, [email protected]

Updated: 1 month ago

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Earth Day – prep for pollinators!

Planting for Pollinators begins on April 20 at 5:30 p.m. with refreshments, courtesy of the Sublette County Library, and a seed swap. Participants are encouraged to bring garden seeds and gardening equipment to swap and share with others – all for free.

Updated: 1 month ago

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Encourage Wyoming’s native plants

The Governor’s Proclamation says, “Native plants are essential for healthy, diverse and sustainable ecosystems and are critical for cleaning air, filtering water and stabilizing soils.” It states, “Wyoming is home to more than 2,500 native plant species, which include large shade trees, shrubs, vines, grasses and wildflowers. Native plants provide essential food including nectar, pollen, seeds and foliage for native birds, insects and other wildlife in ways that non-native plants cannot.”

Updated: 2 months ago

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Which eartags will you clip on this year’s calves?

Those who feel strongly about this pending rule can take advantage of this federal reprieve to both read the document and submit comments at https://www.regulations.gov/document/APHIS-2021-0020-0001.

by By Joy Ufford, [email protected]

Updated: 2 months ago

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Ask Flora – March 2023

According to local growers, June 15 is generally considered to be the last frost date for the spring and early to mid-August is when we should start watching the forecast for cold temperatures. Over the past few gardening seasons, Sublette gardens have been fortunate to enjoy 50 to 60 frost-free growing days.

by From Sage & Snow Garden Club

Updated: 2 months ago

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Snow, sunshine, springtime gardens – and COOL

The USDA’s 60-day comment period, through May 12, on “Voluntary Labeling of FSIS-Regulated Products with U.S.-Origin Claims” opened with March 13 publication in the Federal Register. To read and comment, go to https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/03/13/2023-04815/voluntary-labeling-of-fsis-regulated-products-with-us-origin-claims.

by By Joy Ufford, [email protected]

Updated: 2 months ago

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WSGLT conserves Dunham Ranch easement

The Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust, in partnership with Miller Land Livestock Company, has conserved 2,004 acres of the Dunham Ranch near Big Piney through an agricultural conservation easement.

Updated: 1 year ago

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Rangeland tools for landowners and land managers

The Sublette County Conservation District has several tools available for landowners and land managers to check out for use on natural resource projects within the county. The process is simple. There is a use agreement, waiver form and proof of insurance that need to be signed and provided for the use of any equipment the SCCD has to offer.

by Michael Henn, SCCD manager

Updated: 1 year ago

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Rammell's appeal could be derailed by procedure

Another delay slowed the lengthy judicial process of Wyoming veterinarian Rex F. Rammell’s appeal of his brand-inspection law convictions and his separate civil complaint that the state’s brand inspection law is unconstitutional.

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