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USDA starts new program to track farm animals

Associated Press — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:52:40 +0000

The federal government has started a new livestock identification program to help agriculture officials quickly track livestock in cases of disease.

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Wyoming Education Department Seeking Summer Food Service Partners

Amy Richards — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:03:02 +0000

The Wyoming Department of Education is seeking houses of worship to participated in the Summer Food Service Program for summer of 2013. The Summer Food Service Program helps Wyoming children up to the age o

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USDA: No Weather Records Set This Winter [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:45:36 +0000

Former legislator Pete Illoway of Cheyenne and Paul Covello of Torrington are the two newest members of the Wyoming Business Council Board of Directors. Doug Randall has the details. Unlike last summer, it looks like this winter will not set any weather records. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Food Price Inflation Expected to be "Normal" in 2013 [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:45:04 +0000

Xanterra Parks and Resorts will continue to provide visitor services in Yellowstone National Park. Doug Randall reports. Annual food inflation will be about 3-4 percent this year. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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USDA Warns of Climate Change Impacts [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 22:56:51 +0000

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is warning of big chances for the nations forests related to climate change, including increased wildfires and inset infestations.The last member of the Sinks Canyon Bighorn Sheep herd has died. Doug Randall has a report. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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USDA's Crop Report For 2012 Shows Drought Impact

Associated Press — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:20:14 +0000

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is releasing its final crop report for 2012, providing a glimpse of what last year's drought cost the nation's farmers and others.

The report covers a number of crops, but attention will likely focus on corn production

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Economist Says Crop Growers Doing Well [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 14:21:38 +0000

The Surgeon General has designated January as Radon Action Month. Amy Richards has details. USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber says the year is ending with the farm economy still in good shape overall, although there are drought and financial issues for livestock growers. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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USDA Wetlands Conservation Program Growing

Cheyenne News Staff — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 15:44:49 +0000

A USDA Conservation Program for two decades now has provided several benefits both environmentally and economically. The Wetlands Reserve Program has grown dramatically over that time, according to acting Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Jason Weller

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Higher Food Prices Predicted [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 13:55:41 +0000

Wyoming residents have given the University of Wyoming it's highest marks since polling on UW's performance began in 1984. The current drought hasn't had much effect on food prices this year, but USDA Chief Economist Ricky Volpe says prices will go up next year. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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USDA Ag Numbers Strong [AUDIO]

Doug Randall — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:03:12 +0000

Joe Ricketts, former C-E-O and Founder of TD Ameritrade, will speak at the Wyoming Forum in Cheyenne on November 15. Amy Richards has a report. The USDA's latest revision for Agricultural Trade Numbers is looking strong for 2012. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Officials Fear Feds Will Back Out of Grand Teton National Park Deal [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 18:05:52 +0000

There was a small spike in food prices last month, but an expert with the U.S. Department of Agriculture says the real big prices hikes will occur next year. State officials say they are concerned that the Federal government may renege on a proposed deal to buy state land within the borders of Grand Teton National Park for $107 million. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Deputy USDA Undersecretary Says Beetle Infestation Easing

Doug Randall — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 17:51:53 +0000

Deputy USDA Undersecretary Arthur ''Butch" Blazer said in Cheyenne on Wednesday that the mountain pine beetle infestation which has plagued Wyoming and several other western states in recent years appears to be easing.

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Cash Rents Up For Some Cropland [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 11:00:16 +0000

The historic Teapot Dome Oil Field will likely close and be sold to a private enterprise. Amy Richards has a report. The cost of renting some Wyoming crop and pasture lands is up, while others remain unchanged. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Study Says Nutritious Meals a Challenge For Many [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:14:40 +0000

A recent study from the USDA says many families, including 13 percent of Wyoming households, are having a hard time providing regular nutritious meals. Deborah Smith of Wyoming News Service has a report. Cooler temperatures and less wind helped keep the Sheep Herder Hill Fire on Casper Mountain less active on Tuesday evening. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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USDA Special Crop Insurance Provisions On the Way [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 23:05:39 +0000

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will soon provide special provisions connected to livestock haying and grazing and cover crops for next spring to help mitigate the impact of this year’s drought. A large Jackson hotel has been sold to a Rhode Island company. Doug Randall has the details. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Rainfall Dents Corn Denting [AUDIO]

Doug Randall — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:01:14 +0000

Recent rainfall has put a dent in corn denting, but the same can't be said for corn condition, according to USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey. A former State Senator says the city of Torrington will pay him $25,000 to settle his first amendment lawsuit for city officials banning him from city buildings. Amy Richards has details. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Vilsack Announces Drought Assistance [AUDIO]

Doug Randall — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 12:51:19 +0000

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says additional funding and other assistance will be provided by the USDA to help agriculture producers deal with the drought conditions that have struck much of the nation. Members of the University of Wyoming Energy Resources Council and the Advanced Conversion Technologies Task Force will meet this month in Laramie. Amy Richards reports. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Economist Advises Meat Lovers to Stock Up Now

Doug Randall — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 16:00:23 +0000

Creighton University Economist Ernie Goss says he expects meat prices to skyrocket in the near future due to the nationwide drought.

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USDA Says Money Available to Fund Crop Insurance [AUDIO]

Doug Randall — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:31:19 +0000

Bill Murphy of the USDA Risk Management Agency says that agency will have the necessary funding available to handle potential crop insurance claims related to the drought conditions much of the country is experiencing. A team of students, faculty, staff and administrators from the University of Wyoming joined similar teams from 32 institutions across the country in Washington D.C. recently to learn about ways to improve the health of their students by reducing risks associated with high-risk drinking. Amy Richards has a report. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Drought Reducing Corn, Soybean Crops [AUDIO]

Doug Randall — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 13:23:14 +0000

The nation's corn and soybean crops are experiencing declining yields due to drought conditions in parts of the country. The U.S.D.A had projected a record harvest, but officials say as much as 60 percent of the corn crop is facing moderate to extreme drought. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has rejected a proposal to allow unlimited mountain lion hunting in parts of the Black Hills. Amy Richards has a report. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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