PITCHFORK RANCH TOUR

Saturday, July 29, 2023

Tour participants must meet at Meeteetse Museums at 9 a.m. to leave for Pitchfork Ranch by 9:30

Pre-registration required ~ Tour open to 45 visitors

The annual Pitchfork Ranch Tour, led by Pitchfork Ranch owner, Dr. Lenox Baker, will explore the ranch portrayed in Charles Belden’s photographs. Participants may get a preview of the restored Timber Creek Dude Ranch Lodge (weather, time and construction permitting).

Pre-registration: Call 307-868-2423 or stop in at 1947 State Street, Meeteetse, WY ers in the designated surveillance area.”

Email RSVPs are not accepted. Registration slots are open until filled or the week prior to the event unless otherwise noted.

“Documented brucellosis mitigation plans offer multiple benefits to the producer, and the plans are flexible, confidential, renewed yearly and not legally binding,” stated Webb.

Webb noted, “For the mitigation plan to be effective, they need to work, and by having an effective plan, producers are reducing brucellosis risk.”

Public comments were presented and discussed to conclude the board meeting.

The next board meeting will be held Aug. 22 in Rock Springs. Venue and time will be announced at a later date.

Melissa Anderson is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

University offers top five tips for supporting pollinators this summer

When the first bit of green finally breaks through the earth or a bud forms on a tree outside of the window, it is safe to say spring has indeed sprung. This is when many individuals start to think of pollinators and what can be done to help them as plants begin to grow and bloom.

But what about the dog days of summer?

Although some climates may have gardens looking less than lovely by August, pollinators will still need assistance. With a little advance planning now, many people can support pollinators through the sweltering months and into fall.

Some popular garden plants like roses are usually self-pollinated or pollinated by the wind, but most of the flowers bought at nurseries are going to attract and require pollinators.

Around 80 percent of flowering plants need pollinators to reproduce, and over three-quarters of staple crops feeding people and livestock do too.

Thinking locally is a great way to help pollinators. Using plants native to each region can add some extra help to support both native and other pollinators, and native plants will be better suited for the soil and climate.

As with any plant, planting a cluster of several of the same type will make it easier for pollinators to find them. A bonus to attracting pollinators is local wildflower populations may also increase.

Top tips for supporting pollinators

Molly Keck, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension