Why Cheat-Grass Keeps Coming Back Strong Every Season
Overview: Cheatgrass can quickly overtake pastures in Wyoming and specially in Laramie County. Learn why it thrives year after year and how local ranchers can fight back. Read on! If you’ve ever thought you finally had cheatgrass under control, only to see it pop back up the next season, you’re not alone. Ranchers across Laramie […]
How to Assess Pasture’s Health Before it Costs You
Overview: Worried your pasture isn’t pulling its weight? Learn how Wyoming ranchers can assess pasture health before it hurts forage yields, livestock gains, and your bottom line. Read on! Your pasture might look green from a distance, but that doesn’t always mean it’s healthy or profitable. A patchy stand, invasive weeds, or overgrazed zones can […]
Is That Yellow Bloom a Warning Sign for Wyoming Ranchers?
Overview: Wyoming ranchers — don’t ignore that bright yellow bloom in your pasture. Learn what it means for your forage quality, grazing plan, and long-term livestock gains. Read on! In late summer, when the Wyoming winds calm just enough for a quiet walk through the pasture, it’s hard not to notice the pop of yellow […]
Why Local Ranchers Are Switching Up Their Summer Grazing Strategy
Overview: Discover why more Laramie County ranchers are rethinking their summer grazing approach. Learn what’s changing, what’s working, and how to stay ahead with a practical strategy. Read on! Talk to a few seasoned ranchers around Laramie County, and you’ll notice a common thread: summer grazing plans are shifting. What used to work — the […]
The Rancher’s Mid-Summer Guide to Weed & Feed Planning in Laramie County
Overview: Tackle mid-summer weeds and plan your feeding strategy with confidence. This guide helps Laramie County ranchers stay ahead on pasture health and hay planning. Read on! Mid-summer on the High Plains isn’t the time to coast — it’s the time to make smart moves that carry your operation through late summer and into fall. […]
Cheatgrass is More Than a Fire Risk: Here’s How it Steals Your Forage
Overview: Cheatgrass isn’t just a fire hazard — it’s robbing your pasture of valuable forage. Learn how it spreads, what it’s costing your livestock, and how local hay can help fill the gap. Read on! Most folks around here know cheatgrass is a wildfire threat — and that’s true. But fire danger is just one […]
What Thistles Are Telling You About Your Soil & Grazing Pressure
Overview: Are thistles taking over your pasture? Learn what these tough weeds are saying about your soil health and grazing pressure. Get practical tips for Laramie County ranchers. Read on! If you’re seeing more thistles than grass in your pastures, your soil is trying to tell you something — and it’s not good news. These invasive […]
How to Protect Livestock Losses from Toxic Larkspur
Overview: Larkspur poisoning can cause sudden cattle losses in Laramie County. Learn how to protect your herd with smart grazing and early pasture scouting. Read on! In the foothills and rangelands of Laramie County, spring and early summer bring more than just green grass — they also bring Larkspur, one of the most toxic plants […]
Spotting Trouble Early: How to Identify Larkspur Before It Spreads
Overview: Larkspur is highly toxic to cattle and widespread across Laramie County and Wyoming pastures. Learn how to identify it early this spring — before it spreads or causes livestock losses. Read on! Larkspur is one of the most toxic plants cattle can encounter in the high plains and mountain foothills. For ranchers across Laramie […]
What Makes Dalmatian Toadflax So Dangerous & What to Do About It
Overview: Dalmatian Toadflax is one of the most aggressive noxious weeds threatening pastures in Laramie County and Wyoming. Learn what makes it so persistent — and how to keep it from taking over your land. Read on! If you’ve spotted clusters of tall yellow flowers popping up along your pasture edges this spring, don’t ignore […]