Insuring Success for Wyoming Agriculture



Articles published November to date, including: Ag in Uncertain Times: This resource helps producers, others meet today's challenges UW extension presentations include ranching, crops, climate - even cheese making
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Articles published July to October, including: Risk Navigator guides managers to ag risk solutions: Tactical risk management from RightRisk.org Dry beans important part of Wyoming ag production Risk Navigator online tool helps producers wrestle risk Flexible livestock systems possible for drought or good times Proper recordkeeping an essential financial risk management tool Oilseed crops in Wyoming - a research update LRP and LGM livestock insurance can offset price risk 'Triched' out economics for livestock producers
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Articles published March through June, including: Using manure to reduce input risk NCBA convention great place to learn more about cattle industry Online tools available for determining fertilizer needs Getting the Straight Dirt -- How to test the health of your soil A sharp pencil can be a great risk management tool Beetles killing trees in Wyoming: here's a beetle plan Risk Navigator provides strategic risk management from RightRisk.org Pesticide applicator testing now available online at UW CES offices
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(Click the image below to view) Wyoming newspapers where this insert appeared include: Casper Star-Tribune, Laramie Boomerang, Rock Springs Rocket-Miner, Douglas Budget, Gillette News-Record, Platte County Record Times, Riverton Ranger, Sheridan Press, Torrington Telegram, Uinta County Herald, Cheyenne Tribune-Eagle, Cody Enterprise, Powell Tribune, Star Valley Independent, Buffalo Bulletin, Pinedale Roundup, Worland Daily News, Rawlins Times, Green River Star, Thermopolis Independent Record, News Letter Journal, Lovell Chronicle, Sundance Times, and Lusk Herald.		Barnyards & Backyards - an insert to twenty-four Wyoming newspapers was circulated in March 2009. Ninety-nine thousand (99,200) copies of this insert were distributed across the state with articles covering: Agriculture's Impact: It's all in your perspective Risk management courses available at InsuringSuccess.org Extension's Profitable and Sustainable Agricultural Systems team has a lot to offer Wyoming UW researches ways to determine high-sexually active rams Considerations for small wind systems in Wyoming Can tall fescue be an important component in Wyoming pastures and hayfields? Rocky Mountain natives for Wyoming landscapes How to estimate machinery costs PRF Vegetation Index Insurance: Risk protection for pasture and forages Grazing multi-species can rid undesirable plants, make pastures more productive Knowing what predator killed your stock -- fast response is critical Cascading marketing values in the beef industry Battling Wyoming's hot, cold, wet -- be prepared out there Raising small fruits in Wyoming ... 'berry' delicious!
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Articles published November 2008 through February 2009, including: Enterprising Rural Families course improves family, agribusiness Combat increased supplement costs with hay testing RMA Premium Calculator: An online tool for producers Proper windbreak design can help corral blowing snow Qualifying for USDA disaster assistance programs Knowing what predator killed your stock -- fast response is critical AGR-Lite training course available online from RightRisk.org Getting the most out of your nitrogen fertilizer dollar
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Articles published July through October 2008, including: Wyoming Youth Quality Assurance program teaches 4-H'ers how to raise quality livestock Comparing AGR-Lite with other crop insurance programs Pasture Rangeland and Forage (PRF) Vegetation Index: A new insurance product for Wyoming livestock producers Growing tomatoes the holy grail of Wyoming gardening Protecting against changes in price: Options for producers COOL finally arrives: how will it affect Wyoming producers? Enterprising Rural Families: A Resource for ag families Conservation easements and land trusts: Tools for preserving agricultural open spaces
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Articles published March through June 2008, including: Yield- and production-based insurance options in Wyoming Spoke wheel injection puts fertilizer where it's needed Revenue insurance options for Wyoming producers How to plan stocking rates for the grazing season A Lasting Legacy: A course for end-of-life planning Applying manure to fields can increase soil fertility and lower fertilizer costs Using A Lasting Legacy to begin building your estate plan Source, age verification could earn extra per head
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(Click the image below to view) Wyoming newspapers where this insert appeared include: Casper Star-Tribune, Laramie Boomerang, Rock Springs Rocket-Miner, Douglas Budget, Gillette News-Record, Platte County Record Times, Riverton Ranger, Sheridan Press, Torrington Telegram, Uinta County Herald, Cheyenne Tribune-Eagle, Cody Enterprise, Powell Tribune, Star Valley Independent, Buffalo Bulletin, Pinedale Roundup, Worland Daily News, Rawlins Times, Green River Star, Thermopolis Independent Record, News Letter Journal, Lovell Chronicle, Sundance Times, and Lusk Herald.		Barnyards & Backyards - an insert to twenty-four Wyoming newspapers was circulated in March 2008. Ninety-nine thousand (99,200) copies of this insert were distributed across the state with articles covering: Ag Help Wanted: A New Tool for Managing Agricultural Human Risk Plant Select®, the perfect selection for rural gardens Rising input costs having large impact on cattle prices Savvy consumers seek locally grown products Using A Lasting Legacy: What will your legacy be? Start today by defining your legacy Cow nutrient requirements during and after calving critical for success Raise specialty fresh cut flowers Alternative crop risks- ensure your stakes in the game AgrAbility project helps producers with limitations or disabilities keep farming and ranching Grain Bin Safety Organic and Natural - What Are They? Enterprising Rural Families: Making it Work Native grasses play important part in Wyoming agriculture Pesticides and protecting your ag employees Russian olive and salt cedar control Alternative sources of nitrogen for pastures and hayland Updating pesticide applicator training materials
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Articles published January through February 2008, including: Supervising, managing, and communicating with employees: Using Ag Help Wanted Winter annual weeds pose control challenges Big Horn basin growers explore remote sensing to benefit operations Using AGR-Lite insurance in crop operations Livestock Risk Protection insurance now available for lamb producers, feeders How to safety-proof existing livestock handling facilities Sheep beat herbicides for leafy spurge, Russian knapweed control Combining AGR-Lite with other insurance plans
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Articles published October through December 2007, including: Insurance covering pasture, rangeland, forage now available to Wyoming producers Supplementing the beef cow diet Livestock Gross Margin Insurance available for Wyoming cattle producers Four counties to offer Master Cattleman program UW extension team invites citizens to information sessions Reduce your unit cost of production by 'windrow grazing' Managing agricultural human resource risk: Using Ag Help Wanted Using AGR-Lite insurance in livestock operations
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Articles published June through September 2007, including:: Production records essential for risk management decisions Early calf weaning as drought management strategy has benefits Disaster aid programs available for Wyoming producers Wyoming AgrAbility offers suggestions to help producers wrestle with arthritis Be safe out there this summer Online marketing resources for producers Some basic facts about grid marketing cattle Livestock require good-quality water supplies What is hay going to be worth this year? Livestock risk protection insurance for lamb producers
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(Click the image below to view) Wyoming newspapers where this insert appeared include: Laramie Boomerang, Rock Springs Rocket-Miner, Douglas Budget, Gillette News-Record, Glenrock Independent, Lander Journal, Platte County Record Times, Riverton Ranger, Sheridan Press, Torrington Telegram, Uinta County Herald, and Cheyenne Tribune-Eagle.		Barnyards & Backyards - an insert to twelve Wyoming newspapers was circulated in July 2007. Seventy thousand (70,000) copies of this insert were distributed across the state with articles covering: Living and Working on the Land conference offers ways to bolster your small-acreage know-how Considerations in managing risk for American Indian operators Controlling weeds in horse pastures Feasibility of alternative rural enterprises course available Wyoming's landscape offers opportunities for rural entrepreneurs Sustainable agriculture farmer/rancher grants available True colors training discerns personality traits, understanding Enterprising Rural Families: Helping families manage rural enterprises for success 'Beeing' good: business turns honey into sweet profit Women managers of ag operations -- a growing trend in Wyoming
(Click the image below to view) Wyoming newspapers where this insert appeared include: Riverton Ranger, Cody Enterprise, Sheridan Press, Laramie, Boomerang, Powell Tribune, Star Valley Independent, Buffalo Bulletin, Pinedale Roundup, Northern Wyoming Daily News (Worland), Douglas Budget, Rawlins Times, Green River Star, Uinta County Herald (Evanston), Thermopolis Independent Record, Torrington Telegram, Platte County Record Times (Wheatland), News Letter Journal (Newcastle), Lovell Chronicle, Sundance Times, and Lusk Herald.		Barnyards & Backyards - an insert to twenty Wyoming newspapers was circulated in April 2007. Fifty-five thousand (55,000) copies of this insert were distributed across the state with articles covering: AGR-Lite: A new crop insurance option Prevent injury or death while moving large hay bales The federal crop insurance program: Risk management for Wyoming producers Recognizing and responding to drought on rangelands Sustainable agriculture farmer/rancher grants available Proper well maintenance helps ensure good water supply Everyday assistive technology for the farmer/rancher Good-Bye, Flies!!!
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Articles published February through May 2007, including: Insuring Success for Wyoming Agriculture: A risk management resource for Wyoming Producers Input costs having large impact on cattle prices Risk management where federal crop insurance is not available Rising fuel, fertilizer prices impact producers Taxes for agricultural enterprises: A useful course from the RightRisk team Getting the most from your grass resource The difference between stocking rate and stocking density From RightRisk.org- The Feasibility of Alternative Rural Enterprises Course Late spring-early summer control a good option for several tough Wyoming weeds
(Click the image below to view) Wyoming newspapers where this insert appeared include: Riverton Ranger, Cody Enterprise, Sheridan Press, Laramie, Boomerang, Powell Tribune, Star Valley Independent, Buffalo Bulletin, Pinedale Roundup, Northern Wyoming Daily News (Worland), Douglas Budget, Rawlins Times, Green River Star, Uinta County Herald (Evanston), Torrington Telegram, Platte County Record Times (Wheatland), News Letter Journal (Newcastle), Lovell Chronicle, Sundance Times, and Lusk Herald.		Barnyards & Backyards - an insert to nineteen Wyoming newspapers was circulated in February 2007. Fifty-five thousand (55,000) copies of this insert were distributed across the state with articles covering: LRP can help cattle producers mitigate risks Base children's farm and ranch chores on capability Federal ag insurance options available Animal ID - management and marketing opportunities Reducing risk in retained ownership Products, suggestions can help those with mobility impairments continue farming, ranching Quality assurance practices, procedures, and facilities self-evaluation for all livestock Technology can help producers find that perfect bull
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Articles published October 2006 through January 2007, including: Assessing and mitigating legal risks in agriculture Don't just hay it, graze it, too! Producers can manage for potential nitrates in their livestock forage Maximizing use of corn stalk stubble Insuring Success for Wyoming Agriculture Master Cattleman program bolsters producer decision making, production strategy abilities Extension schedules programs to assist producers Expanded crop insurance available for Wyoming wheat and corn producers A bull buyers guide to DNA information Value of EPD information Federal crop insurance options for Wyoming producers Worker protection standards may affect ag operations WyomingView partners with Big Horn Basin agriculture
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Articles published July through September 2006, including: Sheep and goat production: Risk management opportunities Ranchers may increase profits through value-added opportunities What agriculture does for Wyoming Good ethics -- the only way to win at fairs Exhibitors responsible for supplying safe product to consumers Insurance can protect Wyoming producers from risk exposure Training puts ATV riders on road to safety Resilient ranch families cope with economic stress Wyoming potato growers have federal crop insurance options Yellow-flowering alfalfa: a dryland forage option Web-based tools help estimate and reduce ag energy use The non-insured crop disaster assistance program: risk management for Wyoming producers Top 10 reasons to consider participating in a feedlot test
(Click the image below to view) Wyoming newspapers where this insert appeared include: Casper Star-Tribune, Rock Springs Rocket-Miner, Gillette News-Record, and the Cheyenne Tribune-Eagle		Barnyards & Backyards - an insert to four Wyoming newspapers was circulated in May 2006. Fifty-five thousand (55,000) copies of this insert were distributed across the state with articles covering: UW provides helpful information to those with small-acreage, horticulture interests Race for the Green: Proper management helps ensure spring grazing doesn't chew into rangeland health Two niche markets offer small producers unique opportunities Smart practices can reduce predator problems on state's small acreages Search world for plans but some gems exist in our own backyard Establishing native trees and shrubs Firewise landscaping can help reduce fire threat for small-acreage owners If you fence it, they'll stay out: Fencing out stock in Wyoming Natural resource experts lend expertise to small acreage owners in Barnyards & Backyards magazine Insurance available for alternative ag operations Discovering the green in Wyoming
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Articles published March through June 2006, including: LRP: risk management for swine producers Roundup Ready alfalfa: New technology for hay production Cheatgrass cheats producers out of productive range Insurance options provide protection for alfalfa seed growers Risk management options for Wyoming cow-calf producers Understanding behavior of pesky rodents helps in their management Catastrophic coverage insurance provides low-cost crop insurance protection Equality State farmers compete in global economy
(Click the image below to view) Wyoming newspapers where this insert appeared include: Cody Enterprise, Douglas Budget, Green River Star, Lovell Chronicle, Lusk Herald, News Letter Journal (Newcastle), Northern Wyoming Daily News (Worland), Platte County Record Times (Wheatland), Powell Tribune, Riverton Ranger, Sheridan Press, Star Valley Independent, Sundance Times, Torrington Telegram, and Uinta County Herald (Evanston).		Barnyards & Backyards - an insert to over 15 Wyoming newspapers was circulated in March 2006. Fifty-five thousand (55,000) copies of this insert were distributed across the state with articles covering: UW extension initiative team offers educational resources Research shows importance of colostrums throughout calf’s life Successful tree and shrub planning strategies Producers may increase profits growing organically certified products The basics of stocking rate calculations – or How can I graze three horses year-round on my five acres? GRP Rangeland Insurance Program: A new risk management option for livestock producers The scoop on handling manure Capabilities of SAREC open door to research opportunities Irrigated sunflowers may prove alternative to sugar beets in times of limited water Irrigated pasture forage establishment and selection Risk management options for dry land hay and forage producers
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Articles published November 2005 through February 2006, including: Alternative crop insurance options: The noninsured crop disaster assistance program Grass hay or alfalfa hay? Replacement heifer management Rotational pea production guide is ready to got to press! Growers' costs increasing and safety never enough Determining actual production history A summary of federal crop insurance options Ag Smart Security Distillers grain an excellent protein and energy supplement for cattle Wyoming Beef Quality Assurance goal to provide safe, wholesome product Reduce risks, improve business through diversification
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Additional articles published January, February, March and April of 2005, including: Crop insurance can help hay and forage producers Myths about hay quality cause producers to make poor economic choices Winter cow-calf management important to producers Tips offered on selecting the right crop insurance for an operation Cooperative Extension Service seeks new tools for crop producers Keeping Wyoming's Agriculture Safe and Secure An Insurance Option for Cattle: Livestock Risk Protection Livestock and Small Acreages Test, Don't Guess! Advantages and Tradeoffs of Unit Selection in Crop Insurance Planning Early Detection/Rapid Response Efforts for New Weeds in Wyoming Farmers Geared Up to Go
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(Click the image below to view) Wyoming newspapers where this insert appeared include: Casper Star-Tribune, Cheyenne Tribune-Eagle, and Douglas Budget		Barnyards to Backyards - an insert to several Wyoming newspapers was circulated in December 2004. Fifty-five thousand (55,000) copies of this insert were distributed across the state with articles covering: Help! My property is overrun with weeds! Small-acreage ownership requires animal stewardship Growing the organic way could increase producers' profits Team Agriculture Federal crop insurance programs designed for new and small-scale producers Crop insurance can help producers manage risk Shelterbelts can improve environmental conditions Underutilized native trees can add to landscapes Discovering brown gold in the backyard Thinking About Alternative Crops? Fall and winter landscape planning can lead to new selections
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SPONSORS: USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA), and UW-Cooperative Extension Service Profitable and Sustainable Agriculture Initiative

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Barnyards & Backyards is also published as a quarterly magazine, providing informative, concise, and timely information to the small acreage landowners, new landowners or backyard enthusiasts.

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