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HB0095 failed on a 30-32 vote in the House after concerns were raised about overreaching into local government affairs while supporters touted it as a way to protect these governments from efforts by animal rights activists targeting rodeos and other agricultural-related animal activities.
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Agriculture industry leaders in the state got together to discuss new technology for cattle producers at a recent Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation conference.A main topic was virtual fencing, which is a relatively new concept. Basically, ranchers draw fence lines on their computers, which are transmitted to collars that cattle wear. When those cows cross the virtual boundary, they get a beep and then a shock.
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Cattle in the Rocky Mountain West are more susceptible to a high altitude disease, and researchers at the University of Wyoming are developing a program to test cattle for the disease and then sell them to regional producers at a private treaty sale.
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Wyoming's growing season is great for growing wine grapes. The University of Wyoming Extension is holding a grape gathering Sept. 17 in Lander for those interested in learning how to grow their own grapes.
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The WSF kicked off on Tuesday, Aug. 16 and runs through Saturday, Aug. 20. New additions this year, such as entertainment acts and food vendors, are combined with more traditional fair attractions, like youth livestock showing and a PRCA rodeo. This year's attendance is set to be on par with last year's. Tickets can be purchased at the gate or online.
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Across the country inflation rates are at all time highs, which are affecting many industries. Here in Wyoming, ranchers and farmers are also feeling the costs.The current average price of diesel in Wyoming is $5.69, which is more than a $2 increase since this time last year. With the haying season approaching, ranchers need diesel to fuel their equipment. They also need it to go out and check and move cows.
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Wyoming landowners in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem have long allowed wildlife to migrate through their private lands, and now, a new partnership will financially compensate them.
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With more people eating gluten-free diets and more countries growing their own wheat, Wyoming growers are getting stuck with more product than they can…