The Feasibility of Alternative Rural Enterprises (go to the site and click on "Products" and then "Rural Enterprise Feasibility) - If you are considering starting a business or enterprise on your property this course will help you think through the process to determine if your idea is feasible.

Using a Database: Build Your Farm/Ranch Recreation Business (University of Wy CES pub B-1125.3 Written 2002) 

Web Page Design for the Farm/ Ranch Recreation Business (University of Wy CES pub B-1125.4   Written 2002)

Composting

Backyard Composting in Wyoming: Simple Small Scale Methods (University of Wy CES pub B-974 Written 2001)

Domestic Animals

Cattle Management Manual (University of Wy CES pub MP-97 Written 2000)  

Practical Horse Nutrition and Feeding Management (University of Wy CES pub B-1046 Written 1997)

            Wyoming Livestock Board oversees state's livestock industry

Forage/Pastures/Grazing

A Guide to Selecting Alfalfa Varieties for Irrigated Stands in Wyoming (University of Wy CES pub B-1009 Written 1995)

Alfalfa Establishment Alternatives (University of Wy CES pub B-1080 Written 2000)

Alfalfa Hay   (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2005)

Animal Performance in Drought (University of Wyoming, Educator opinion article)

Alfalfa Stand Renovation: Reseed or Crop Rotation? (University of Wy CES pub B-1047 Written 1998)

Bunch Grasses   (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2005)

Common Ground - State of Rangelands  (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2006)

Drought, Plants, Watersheds and Rangeland Health (University of Wyoming, Educator opinion article)

Fencing Guidelines for Wildlife (Wyoming Game and Fish, Revised 2004)

Fencelines and grazing equations  (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2004)

Fencelines and grazing equations  (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2003)

Five acre corrals  (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2003)

Grazing Management for Streamside Areas (Wyoming Game and Fish, 1992) 

Guide for Selecting Alfalfa Varieties with Disease Resistance for Wyoming (University of Wy CES pub B-919R Written 1998)

Grass Growth Basics I (University of Wy CES pub MP-111.04 Written 2005)

Grass-Growth and Drought (University of Wyoming, Educator opinion article)

Grazing a Few Acres  (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2004)

Management of Drought Stricken Rangelands (University of Wyoming, Educator opinion article)

Managing for objectives  (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2003)

Managing Through Drought (University of Wyoming, Educator opinion article) 

More information on Drought Planning and Management (Web site from the University of Wyoming)

Pasture renovation

Rangeland Improvements   (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2006)

Small Pasture Management Guide for Utah (2008, has been reviewed and deemed appropriate for Wyoming use also)

Wyoming Hay List (Lists contact and other info from those interested in selling or buying hay)

Gardening (vegetables, herbs, fruit, greenhouses, etc.)

General

Damping Off  
4-H Vegetable Judging at Fairs  

Herbs

Gardening: Growing Herbs in Wyoming (University of Wy CES pub B-1144 Written 2004)

Fruit

Fruit Season '07
Crab Apples
Growing Fruit in Small Areas
Harvesting Apples

Vegetables

Gardening: Extending the Vegetable Growing Season (University of Wy CES pub B-1148   Written 2004)

Gardening: Vegetables in Wyoming (University of Wy CES pub B-1115 Written 2002)

Vegetable Garden Soil
Flowers in Vegetables  
Brassicas

Structures and tools

Gardening: Hotbeds & Cold Frames (University of Wy CES pub B-1151 Written 2004)

Greenhouse Structures (University of Wy CES pub B-1147 Written 2004)

Odd Tools

Handbooks and other publications (Bigger compilations – tend to cover multiple topics)

Back Yard Conservation (USDA – Natural Resources Conservation Service)

Barnyards & Backyards newspaper inserts – this page contains links to many different articles on topics of interest to those growing livestock or crops (University of Wy CES)

Living on a Few Acres in Wyoming - (pdf 7.8 MB) - a guide to rural living - grazing, water, septic, weed control, soils, and trees and shrubs (University of Wy CES)

Insects (pest and beneficial)

Pests:

Landscape Pests: Integrated Pest Management Strategies for Controlling the Dastardly Dozen (University of Wy CES pub B-1035 Written 1999)

Management of Hardwood Borers of Trunks and Large Branches (University of Wy CES pub B-1050 Written 1998)

Alfalfa Looper: Autographa californica (University of Wy CES pub B-1013.2 Written 1995)  

Alfalfa Stem Nematode Biology and Management (University of Wy CES pub B-761R   Written 1993)

Aphids, Leaf and Stem Feeding (University of Wy CES pub B-1050.4 Written 1998)

Aphid, Poplar Vagabond Gal (University of Wy CES pub B-1041 Written 1996)

Aphid, Spotted Alfalfa: Therioaphis maculate (University of Wy CES pub B-1013.1 Written 1995)  

Army Cutworm: Euxoa auxiliaries (University of Wy CES pub B-1013.8 Written 1995)

Armyworm, True: Pseudaletia unipuncta (University of Wy CES pub B-1013.9 Written 1995) 

Banks Grass Mite: Oligonychus pratensis (University of Wy CES pub B-1013.11 Written 1995)   

Bark Beetle – “Bark Beetles They’re Back!! Are Your Trees at Risk? (U.S. Forest Service, 2006)

Bark Beetle – “What’s Eating the Trees? (U.S. Forest Service, Wy State Forestry Division, 2007)

Black Vine Weevil: and Other Root Weevils in Wyoming Gardens (University of Wy CES pub B-1176 Written 2006)

Blister Beetles (University of Wy CES pub B-1013.3 Written 1995)  

Corn Earworm: Heliothis zea (University of Wy CES pub B-1013.13 Written 1995) 

Earwigs: Forficula spp. (University of Wy CES pub B-1013.15 Written 1995) 

Flea Beetles (University of Wy CES pub B-1013.18 Written 1995)   

Flea Beetle Damage

Grasshoppers, Field Guide to Common Western (University of Wy CES pub B-912 Written 1994)

Grasshoppers, Common Wyoming (University of Wy CES pub B-1161Written 2004 )

            Grasshoppers of Wyoming and the West (website which rounds up a lot of info on
            grasshoppers) (University of Wyoming)

            Honeylocust Plant Bug

            Ips Beetles (sometimes a pest of spruce and pine) (Colorado State University, updated 2007)

            Leafhoppers (University of Wy CES pub B-1013.17 Written 1995) 

Lygus Bugs (University of Wy CES pub B-1013.4 Written 1995) 

Mexican Bean Beetle: Epilachna varivestis (University of Wy CES pub B-1013.19 Written 1995)

Millipede Issues/Awareness

Mosquitoes and West Nile Virus in Wyoming (University of Wyoming) 

Pine Bark Beetles

Scale Control

Scales and Mealybugs (University of Wy CES pub B-1050.1 Written 1998)

Slugs, Snails and Slug Sawflies (University of Wy CES pub B-1050.3 Written 1998)

Sowbugs and Pillbugs (University of Wy CES pub B-1050.2 Written 1998)

Spiders (University of Wy CES pub B-1050.5 Written 1998)

Spider Mite, Two-Spotted: Tetranychus urticae  (University of Wy CES pub B-1013.10 Written 1998) 

Termite Mulch

Western Corn Rootworm: Diabrotica virgiferis (University of Wy CES pub B-1013.12 Written 1995)     

Wireworms: Melanotus spp. (University of Wy CES pub B-1013.14 Written 1995)   

Beneficial insects:

Alfalfa Leafcutting Bee: Megachile rotundata (University of Wy CES pub B-1013.5 Written 1995) 

Honey Bee: Apis mellifera (University of Wy CES pub B-1013.6 Written 1995) 

Ladybird Beetles (University of Wy CES pub B-1013.20 Written1995)   

Parasitic Wasps (University of Wy CES pub B-1013.21 Written 1995)   

Syrphid Flies (University of Wy CES pub B-1013.22 Written1995)

General Information:

Common Household and Garden Insects of Wyoming (University of Wyoming)

Hot topics in Entomology (all PowerPoint files) (University of Wyoming) includes:

BioRational Pesticides (2007)
Butterflies and Moths (2007)
Grasshoppers in the Garden (2007)
Introduction to Garden Insects (2007)
Insect ID Key (2007)
Plant Damage by Insects (2007)
Major Insect Orders of Horticultural Importance (2007)
Beetles (2006)
Insecticide Update (2006)
Pests of Field Crops (2006)
Public Health Pests (2006)
Rocky Mountain Locust (2006)

Insects on the Farm (PowerPoint file) (University of Wyoming)

Landscaping (annuals, perennials, trees & shrubs)

General

Buyer Beware

Creating Native Landscapes in the Northern Great Plains and Rocky Mountains (USDA – Natural Resources Conservation Service)

Fuel Crisis

General Guidelines for Planting Trees and Shrubs for Wildlife  (Wyoming Game and Fish, 1994)

Guidelines for Planting Herbaceous Species for Wildlife  (Wyoming Game and Fish, 1992) 

Halloween Legends

Landscaping: Water-Wise Wyoming Gardens (University of Wy CES pub B-1143 Written 2004)

Native Plants in Landscape

Plant Selection 'O7

           Winter Watering (University of Wy CES pub B-1186 Written 2008)

Wyoscape - Landscaping in Wyoming's Climate (University of Wy CES pub B-1139 Written 2003) (Big File!  53MB)

Design

Bones

Hardscape Elements

Using Rocks in Landscaping

Flowers

Autumn Blooms

Care of Flowering Potted Plants (University of Wy CES pub B-1146 Written 2004)

Clematis

Landscaping: Flowering Annuals for Wyoming (University of Wy CES pub B-1170 Written 2006)

Landscaping: Herbaceous Perennials for Wyoming (University of Wy CES pub B-1152 Written 2004)

Vines

Trees & Shrubs

Curleaf Mahogany
Fast Growing windbreaks

Forcing Tree Blooms
How to successfully plant a tree or shrub

Landscaping: Recommended Trees for Wyoming (University of Wy CES pub B-1090 Written 2000)

Landscaping: Recommended Shrubs for Wyoming (University of Wy CES pub B-1108 Written 2001)

Nursery Selections

Pruning Lilacs

Rabbit Damage '07

Spruce Pruning
Successful Tree Planting Strategies

Tree Elimination

Tree Planting '07

Tree Screens

Trees, shrubs of High Plains Grasslands
Research Station
 
Two Trees

Lawns

Autumn Lawn Tips

Fake Turf

High Maintenance vs. Low Maintenance Lawns

Landscaping: Turf in Wyoming (University of Wy CES pub B-1129 Written 2002)

Lawn Fertilizer Amounts

Low-Maintenance Grasses for Revegetating Disturbed Areas and Lawns (University of Wy CES pub B-1070 Written 1998)

Pesticides

Bordeaux Mixture Fungicide Preparation (University of Wy CES pub B-695)

Pesticide Disposal

Reading Pesticide labels

University of Wyoming Pesticide information (information on sprayer calibration, pesticide labels, how to get certified, equipment, etc.)

Plant Diseases

Landscape:

Damping Off

Landscape Pests: Integrated Pest Management Strategies for Controlling the Dastardly Dozen (University of Wy CES pub B-1035 Written 1999)

Snow Molds of Turfgrass (University of Wy CES pub B-868 Written 1998)

Salinity Problems in Turfgrass (University of Wy CES pub B-1167 Written 2005)

Iron Deficiency Chlorosis on Woody Landscape Plants in Wyoming (University of Wy CES pub B-1097 Written 2001)

Dwarf Mistletoes Affecting Pines and Firs of Wyoming (University of Wy CES pub B-1083    Written 2000)  

Bacterial Wetwood Slime Flux (University of Wy CES pub B-994 Written 1994)

Forage:

Alfalfa Disease Management (University of Wy CES pub B-1136 Written 2003)

Biology and Management of Phytophthora Root Rot of Alfalfa (University of Wy CES pub B-791R Written 1996)

Verticillium Wilt of Alfalfa (University of Wy CES pub B-1022R Written 2001)

Safety

Solutions for Living: Everyday tools for ranchers and farmers (various cool tools to make chores easier and avoid accidents around your place) (University of Wy CES pub B-1184 Written 2007)

Training puts ATV Riders on road to safety (University of Wy CES pub MP-118.1 Written 2006)

Soils & Fertilization

            Crusty Soil

Soil Salinity, Salt Tolerance, and Growth Potential of Horticultural and Landscape Plants (University of Wy CES pub B-988   Written 1994)

Soil Test

Landscaping: Fertilizing Trees and Shrubs (University of Wy CES pub B-1172 Written 2006)

Lawn and Garden Soil Questionnaire (for use in submitting soil analysis samples) (University of Wy CES pub MP-6.2)

The Living Soil (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2004)

The Living Soil  (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2004)

Soil Texture   (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2004)

Vegetable Garden Soil

Water

Benefits of snow drifts  (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2003)

Exurban Water Quality and Septics   (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2006)

Green River Drainage – Wyoming basins  (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2003)

Groundwater Contamination (University of Wy CES pub B-973 Written 1993)

Irrigation and Dams (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2004)

Proper well maintenance helps ensure a good water supply

Range Water Development  (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2005)

Recognizing and Responding to Drought on Rangelands (University of Wy CES pub MP-111.09 )

Return Flow of Water  (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2004)

Stream Water Quality  (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2006)

Water Quality Interpretation Tool (this site helps you interpret the results of a water quality test received from a lab)

Water Rights and Irrigation  (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2005)

Water Rights and Irrigation  (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2003)

Wyoming Water 101: How our state regulates our most important
natural resource

Wyoming Water Law: a summary (University of Wy CES pub B-849R Written 2003)

Weeds  

            Cheatgrass - The ecology, biology, and control of a biological
            time bomb

           Creating an Integrated Weed Management Plan (Colorado State Parks et al, Written 2000)

Featured landowner: Residents of rural subdivision cooperate to
battle weeds

Plains Prickly Pear Cactus Control (University of Wy CES pub B-1074 Written 1999)

Tamarisk

Weed Control in Garden and Lawn (University of Wy CES pub B-909R Written 2003)

Weed Control in Alfalfa (University of Wy CES pub B-1126 Written 2002)

Weed Control in Alfalfa with Pursuit (University of Wy CES pub B-1021 Written 1995)

Weed Management  (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2004)

  Wyoming Weed Identification Site (has pictures and information on a variety of
  Wyoming weeds) (University of Wyoming)

  Wyoming Noxious Weeds (USDA – NRCS)

Wildfire

Aspen Fire Ecology  (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2004)

Aspen fire ecology (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2003)

Fire and Follow-up management by Gene Gade, University of Wyoming (University of Wy CES Article, Written 2006)

Fire Nutrient Cycling   (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2006)

Nutrient Loss From Fire  (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2006)

Ponderosa Fire Ecology  (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2004)

Ponderosa Fire Ecology  (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2003)

Succession  (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2004)

Succession after fire  (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2003)

Wildfire recovery Newspaper Insert (whole insert 1.3 MB pdf) containing multiple articles on wildfire and wildfire recovery (University of Wy CES Newspaper insert, Written 2006)

Individual Articles from Wildfire Recovery Newspaper Insert:

After the Fire – Introduction by Tom Heald, University of Wyoming (University of Wy CES Newspaper insert, Written 2006)

Determine whether to salvage fire-damaged trees by Bryan Anderson, Wy State Forestry Division (University of Wy CES Newspaper insert, Written 2006)

Scorched habitat forces animal behavior changes by Michael Smith, University of Wyoming (University of Wy CES Newspaper insert, Written 2006)

After the fire — rehabilitating the fire line by Charlie Fifield, BLM (University of Wy CES Newspaper insert, Written 2006)

Canned food precautions can keep you safe after fire by Christine Pasley, University of Wyoming (University of Wy CES Newspaper insert, Written 2006)

Mountain pine beetle outlook by Jim Arnold, Wy State Forestry Division (University of Wy CES Newspaper insert, Written 2006)

Burned and stressed trees pose danger, attractive home for mountain pine beetle by Bryan Anderson, Wy State Forestry Division (University of Wy CES Newspaper insert, Written 2006)

Water quality and erosion following wildfires by Ginger Paige, University of Wyoming (University of Wy CES Newspaper insert, Written 2006)

Drinking water and septic systems —What you need to know after the fire by April Gindulis, Casper-Natrona County Health Department (University of Wy CES Newspaper insert, Written 2006)

Eliminate freezer or refrigerator odors by Christine Pasley, University of Wyoming (University of Wy CES Newspaper insert, Written 2006)

Revegetating with Firewise Landscape Plants by Tom Heald and Donna Cuin, University of Wyoming (University of Wy CES Newspaper insert, Written 2006)

Woody Plant Regeneration After Fire   (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2006)

Wildlife (attracting, repelling and controlling)

Bats: Information & Management Techniques for Wyoming Homeowners (University of Wy CES pub B-945 Written 1991)

Building and Locating Backyard Birdhouses (University of Wy CES pub B-995 Written 1994) 

Cover: Its Importance to Wyoming’s Wildlife (University of Wy CES pub B-967 Written 2004)

Feeding Birds in Your Backyard: A Great Way to Attract Wildlife (University of Wy CES pub B-991 Written 1994)  

Fencing Guidelines for Wildlife (Wyoming Game and Fish, Revised 2004)

General Guidelines for Planting Trees and Shrubs for Wildlife  (Wyoming Game and Fish, 1994)

Guidelines for Planting Herbaceous Species for Wildlife  (Wyoming Game and Fish, 1992) 

Homeowner's Guide for Resolving Wildlife Conflicts (Wyoming Game and Fish, 1992)  

Landscaping guidelines to Attract Wildlife (University of Wy CES pub B-1001 Written 1994)

Managing Badger Damage (University of Wy CES pub B-1004 Written 1994)   

Managing Damage by House Mice (University of Wy CES pub B-1012 Written 1995)

Mule Deer Habitat Requirements & Management in Wyoming (University of Wy CES pub B-965 Written 1995)

Porcupine Ecology and Damage Management Techniques for Rural Homeowners  (University of Wy CES pub B-1073 Written 1999) 

Rabbit Damage '06

Rabbit Damage '07

The Hummingbird: Attracting and Enjoying Wyoming's Most Fascinating Bird (University of Wy CES pub B-986 Written 1994)

White-Tailed Deer Habitat Requirements & Management in Wyoming (University of Wy CES pub B-964 Written 1995)

Winter Big Game Feeding: An Undesirable Wildlife Management Practice (University of Wy CES pub B-1003 Written 1994)

  Winter Nutrition  (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2004)

  Wyoming Wildscape: How to Design, Plant, and Maintain Landscaping to  
  Benefit People and Wildlife (Wyoming Game and Fish Dept, Written 2005)

Workshops and Conferences (to accompany information presented at workshops and conferences around the state)

July 17, 2007 Casper Small Acreage Workshop

The Building Blocks of Success: Living and Working on the Land Conference, August, 27-28 - Riverton, WY

Wyoming Natural Resources (cool info about Wyoming):

Animals

All But the Bellow!  (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2005)

Antelope  (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2004)

Bees  (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2005)

Bison  (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2004)

Buffalo Jump   (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2005)

Burrowers and bugs  (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2003)

Deer feed in winter  (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2003)

Deer on winter range  (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2003)

Elk  (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2004)

Grazers and Browsers  (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2004)

Herbivory  (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2003)

Hibernation   (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2006)

Insulation  (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2006)

Low winter nutrition - cattle  (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2003)

Migration   (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2006)

Prairie Dogs   (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2005)

Prairie Dogs  (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2004)

Predation  (University of Wy CES, Recorded 2004)

Sage Grouse