agriculture

Ranchers object to more competition during a drought-stricken year.

Widespread drought, hot temperatures, low humidity and wildfires across the state are hurting the ability of ranchers to produce hay this summer and reducing the quality of forage in pastures.

Western cattlemen are poised to lose almost all opportunity to comment on oil and gas development underneath their property.

Climate change is exacerbating conditions for more frequent and severe wildfires.

The U.S. is building more solar farms than ever. But as projects expand, they're also raising questions about where they belong. A new industry analysis suggests one of the biggest concerns — that solar is consuming too much prime farmland — may be overstated, especially in the American West.

Unlike the state, Teton County requires wildlife-friendly fences. Jackson may consider more this fall.

The university is partnering with local ranchers and restaurants to bring consumers a meaningful dining experience.

Sixteen Wyoming counties are experiencing extreme drought while areas of Park County including Cody, Meeteetse and Powell are experiencing a severe drought, according to a chart released by the U.S. Drought Monitor last week. As drought conditions worsen, ranchers are beginning to sell cattle.

Wildfire smoke is associated with a growing list of health impacts. New research now ties it to reproductive harm in bulls – a finding with implications for humans.

Several environmental groups have joined in a lawsuit alleging that federal agencies are wrongfully killing predators on public lands to protect livestock across the Mountain West.