Centennial Farm and Ranch Clear Creek Cattle Co., 1917 of Natrona, Washakie, & Fremont Counties Clear Creek Cattle Co. was incorporated in 1950 but its roots go back much farther. In 1906 William “Scotty” Hendry emigrated from Scotland. As the third son he knew there was no future for him in his native country. He used to say “John got the farm, Alexander got to go to medical school, and […]
Centennial Farm and Ranch Arrowtail Ranch, 1919 of Albany County   The history of the George & Augusta Smith “Cross Reversed 4” Homestead & the Nat Smith / Newkirk “Arrowtail” Ranch in northern Albany County Wyoming (WY) began in Council Bluffs, Iowa, where George E. Smith was born May 25, 1888, and Augusta M. Henggeler was born January 4, 1893. Dad’s family was of English […]
Centennial Farm and Ranch Armstrong Ranch, 1919 of Fremont County Article from the Wyoming State Journal, May 11, 1987 ARMSTRONG PLACE A PIONEER RANCH By Jean A. Matthisen “The old part of the house at the Armstrong ranch north of Lander is constructed of logs, dove-tail cut and fitted together by a master carpenter, Charles Harrison. Jack Armstrong, who was born and raised on the […]
Centennial Farm and Ranch Happy’s 3J Ranch 1919 of Goshen County One of the things I love about Wyoming, is the rich farming and ranching heritage. Ours friends at the Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office do a great job of celebrating family agriculture with their Centennial Farm and Ranch program. Happy’s 3J Ranch, 1919 While living near Woodlake, Nebraska, Walter S. (Happy) Tyrrel noticed the fat […]
Centennial Farm and Ranch Alter Homestead 1914 of Goshen County One of the things I love about Wyoming, is the rich farming and ranching heritage. Ours friends at the Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office do a great job of celebrating family agriculture with their Centennial Farm and Ranch program. The Alter Homestead was claimed by Boynton, a man who traveled extensively before settling down on […]
Farming FALL ALFALFA PLANTING 19 Jul Fall Alfalfa Planting Dormant Alfalfa, by John Manago  Benefits of choosing to plant alfalfa: Nutritional- Lower fiber, high calcium, more protein per acre. Economic- Increased profits from alfalfa, alfalfa benefits cropping systems, higher yields per acre. Reduced risk- Reduced risk, better production under drought conditions, dependable grazing crop. Conservation- Reduced soil erosion & runoff, added manure management options, improved […]
Farming Strategic Farming: Let’s talk crops! focused on alfalfa Phyllis Bongard, Extension content development and communications specialist Alfalfa field covered with 4 inches of snow. Photo: N. Drewitz     This winter’s ample snow is good for alfalfa winter survival, but it can also favor insect pest survival. Drs. Craig Sheaffer, Extension forage agronomist, and Anthony Hanson, Extension IPM educator, had a wide-ranging discussion […]
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