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  • HARVEST/AG SECTION: UW Extension studies ancient grains for food and forage

    Caitlin Youngquist, Washakie County Extension|Oct 21, 2021

    Einkorn, emmer, and spelt are the ancestors of our modern wheat varieties and valued by consumers and chefs for their superior flavor and nutrition. For Wyoming farmers, they are another crop that may fit well into existing rotations and requires less water than malt barley. There is also some evidence that these grains need less fertilizer than modern wheat and barley, but its not conclusive. They are slower to maturity than malt barley and produce high quality straw. Wyoming farmers have been...

  • Christmas tree care and safety

    Caitlin Youngquist, Extension Educator|Dec 23, 2015

    ‘Tis the season to talk about taking care of our live Christmas trees, unless you are like one of my colleagues who told me recently “I just wish I could keep a fake tree already decorated in the closet so all I have to do is pull it out and it’s ready to go!” If you enjoy having a real tree, there are a few things you can do to keep your tree in good shape throughout the season. For more information, including some short videos, visit my blog: www.uwyoextension.org/DrCaitlin. UW Extension Horticulture Specialist Karen Panter gives these t...