Wyoming Dept. of Agriculture

Wyoming Board of Agriculture to Meet October 1

September 30, 2025

30 September

The Wyoming Board of Agriculture will meet on October 1st over Zoom teleconference.

Budd Named Deputy Director of Wyoming Department of Agriculture

September 24, 2025

24 September

Joe Budd was recently named Deputy Director of the Wyoming Department of Agriculture (WDA) and started on September 22, 2025.

Wyoming Weed and Pest Council Special Meeting September 4-5

September 02, 2025

02 September

The Wyoming Weed and Pest Council (WWPC) will hold a special meeting in Casper, WY on September 4th and 5th starting at 12:00 pm to discuss Chapter 42 rules.

Director Miyamoto selected to WY Ag HOF

August 19, 2025

19 August

Individuals from across the state of Wyoming spent the afternoon of Aug. 13 gathered at Riverside Park in Douglas to celebrate the induction of Doug Miyamoto and Juan Reyes into the Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame and to recognize Neil Long as the Wyoming Ag in the Classroom (WAIC) Educator of...

Wyoming Weed and Pest Council State Allocations Committee to Meet June 13

June 02, 2025

02 June

The Wyoming Weed and Pest Council (WWPC) State Allocations Committee will meet June 13 at 8:00 am via Zoom.

Animal Damage Management Board to meet in Casper and Zoom

May 08, 2025

08 May

The Wyoming Animal Damage Management Board (ADMB) will meet May 13th – 14th at the Thyra Thomson Building in Casper, WY.

Wyoming Board of Agriculture to Meet April 14-15

April 10, 2025

10 April

The Wyoming Board of Agriculture will meet on April 14-15 2025 in Cheyenne, WY at the State Capitol Extension, Room W53/W54.

Wyoming Board of Agriculture Special Meeting April 14

April 10, 2025

10 April

The Wyoming Board of Agriculture will host a special meeting on April 14, 2025 at 11:00 am in the Wyoming State Capitol Extension in room W53/W54.

Ag Day 2025

March 18, 2025

18 March

Follow the link to read stories from the WDA and others who support agriculture in Wyoming.

Wyoming ADMB Accepting Applications for Special Projects

February 14, 2025

14 February

The Wyoming Animal Damage Management Board (ADMB) is soliciting grant applications for special projects that emphasize integrated predator management in Wyoming.

Wyoming Board of Agriculture to Meet December 9

December 04, 2024

04 December

The Wyoming Board of Agriculture will meet on December 9, 2024 in Casper, WY and via Zoom.

Wyoming Bean Commission to Meet November 18 via Zoom

November 15, 2024

15 November

The Wyoming Bean Commission (WBC) is scheduled to host a special meeting via Zoom teleconference on November 18, 2024 at 7:30 am.

Wyoming Agricultural Stress Symposium Nov. 13-14 in Casper

October 28, 2024

28 October

The Wyoming Department of Agriculture and the University of Wyoming Extension, in partnership with the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, are hosting a Wyoming Agricultural Stress Symposium on November 13 and 14, 2024 at the UW Ag Resource Center in Casper.

Wyoming Weed and Pest Council Business Meetings Oct 29 and 31

October 25, 2024

25 October

The Wyoming Weed and Pest Council (WWPC) will host their business meetings during their fall conference on October 29-31, 2024 in Casper, WY.

BrucePac Recalls Ready-To-Eat Meat and Poultry Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

October 17, 2024

17 October

BrucePac is recalling approximately 12 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Wyoming Board of Agriculture to Meet September 9th

September 06, 2024

06 September

The Wyoming Board of Agriculture will meet on September 9, 2024 via Zoom at 10:00am.

HPAI detected in Wyoming

June 07, 2024

07 June

The Wyoming Livestock Board (WLSB) and the Wyoming Department of Agriculture (WDA) have received confirmation from the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) of the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a dairy cattle...

Wyoming ADMB to meet May 15-16 in Casper

May 09, 2024

09 May

The Wyoming Animal Damage Management Board (ADMB) will meet May 15th – 16th at the Natrona County Extension office 2011 Fairgrounds Rd, Casper Office in Casper, Wyoming.

Wyoming Board of Certification - Pesticides Meeting

April 19, 2024

19 April

The Wyoming Board of Certification will meet on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 9:00 am via Zoom to review draft Chapter 28 and draft Chapter 62, approve draft Chapter 28 for the Rules and Regulations Process, and discuss the time and date for a Public Hearing. Zoom information can be found in the...

Wyoming Board of Agriculture to Meet April 8-9

April 04, 2024

04 April

The Wyoming Board of Agriculture will meet on April 8-9, 2024 in Cheyenne, WY at the Wyoming Department of Agriculture and via Zoom.

Wyoming Weed and Pest Council State Allocations Committee to Meet on March 12-13

March 01, 2024

01 March

The Wyoming Weed and Pest Council State Allocations Committee is scheduled to meet in Casper and via Zoom on March 12-13, 2024.

WDA Accepting Applications for 2024 Wyoming Specialty Crop Grant Program

February 05, 2024

05 February

The Wyoming Department of Agriculture (WDA) is now accepting applications for the 2024 Wyoming Specialty Crop Grant Program contingent on funding.

Wyoming Bean Commission to Meet Feb 1-2

January 29, 2024

29 January

The Wyoming Bean Commission (WBC) is scheduled to host their regular meeting in Powell, WY and via Zoom teleconference on February 1-2, 2024.

Notice of Intent to Amend Existing Rules and Regulations – Chapter 61

January 09, 2024

09 January

The Wyoming Department of Agriculture (WDA) is proposing changes to its Chapter 61 rules pertaining to hemp.

Notice of Intent to Adopt New and Amend Existing Rules and Regulations – Chapter 63 & 51

January 09, 2024

09 January

The Wyoming Department of Agriculture and Board of Agriculture are proposing a new Chapter 63 in addition to amending Chapter 51 of Wyoming rules and regulations related to the Wyoming seed law.

Quaker Recalls Granola Bars and Granola Cereals Due to Possible Health Risk

December 19, 2023

19 December

On December 15, 2023, Quaker Oats Company announced a recall of specific granola bars and granola cereals listed below because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Board of Agriculture to Meet December 4

November 30, 2023

30 November

The Wyoming Board of Agriculture will meet on December 4, 2023 in Casper, WY at the Thyra Thompson Building and via Zoom.

Bee Brood Disease Found in Wyoming Apiary

November 17, 2023

17 November

American foulbrood (AFB) is a devastating honey bee brood disease and was recently confirmed in a hive in Lincoln County, Wyoming.

Wanabana LLC. Issues Voluntary Recall of Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree Pouches

November 16, 2023

16 November

WDA is working with retail outlets to ensure product is off of shelves. If you have it in your home, please make sure to discard it and do not consume recalled products.

Wyoming Been Commission to Meet November 9

November 07, 2023

07 November

The Wyoming Bean Commission (WBC) is scheduled to meet via Zoom teleconference on November 9, 2023.

Chapter 58 commodity certification regulations change - Statement of Principal Reasons

October 26, 2023

26 October

The Wyoming Department of Agriculture (WDA) is proposing changes to its Chapter 58 commodity certification regulations. The proposed changes reduce or eliminate certain fees charged by the Department for bean sampling and inspection services, add an inspection category, and add a line item fee...

Equality State Farms Issues Voluntary Recall on Misbranded Items

August 15, 2023

15 August

Equality State Farms, LLC, located in Gillette, Wyoming, is recalling an undetermined amount of raw intact beef and pork product due to misbranding.

ADMB to Meet June 14

June 09, 2023

09 June

The Animal Damage Management Board will meet in Casper and via Zoom on June 14, 2023 starting at 8:00 am.

Notice of Intent to Adopt Rules and Regulations - Gray Wolf Depredation Compensation Program Regulations

May 26, 2023

26 May

The Wyoming Department of Agriculture is proposing to adopt Chapter 65 Gray Wolf Depredation Compensation Regulations.

Specialty Crop Season Extension Grant

April 26, 2023

26 April

The Wyoming Department of Agriculture is now awarding small grants to extend the growing season of specialty crop producers. This grant is aimed to help improve specialty crop production problems associated with Wyoming's short growing season. Deadline for applications: May, 30, 2023

Rangeland Health Assessment Program Request for Proposals

April 25, 2023

25 April

Deadline for applications is June 30, 2023 at 5 p.m.

Wyoming Board of Ag to Meet April 10-11

April 04, 2023

04 April

The Wyoming Board of Agriculture will meet on April 10-11, 2023 in Cheyenne, WY at the Wyoming State Capitol Extension and via Zoom.

Wyoming Wheat Marketing Commission Proposed Rule Change

March 07, 2023

07 March

The Wyoming Wheat Marketing Commission is proposing changes to its Chapter 1 regulations.

Wyoming Weed and Pest Council State Allocations Committee to Meet on March 14-15

March 03, 2023

03 March

The Wyoming Weed and Pest Council State Allocations Committee is scheduled to meet in Casper and via Zoom on March 14-15, 2023.

Wyoming Board of Agriculture to Meet February 23

February 13, 2023

13 February

The Wyoming Board of Agriculture will meet on Thursday, February 23, 2023 in Cheyenne, WY and via Zoom at 9:00 am.

Emergency Insect Management Grant - 2023

February 09, 2023

09 February

The Wyoming Emergency Insect Management Grant application is now available. Applications for the grant must be submitted by March 31, 2023. The Wyoming Emergency Insect Management Grant package can be found on the Wyoming Department of Agriculture below

2023 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

February 02, 2023

02 February

The Wyoming Department of Agriculture (WDA) is now accepting applications for the Wyoming Specialty Crop Grant Program.

Wyoming Bean Commission Accepting Nominations for Board Positions

January 18, 2023

18 January

The Wyoming Bean Commission is accepting nominations for the two (2) grower members and one (1) handler member. Each position is a four (4) year term

Water Quality Grant Program Request for Proposals

January 16, 2023

16 January

Deadline for applications is March 8, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Click the grants section for more information.

Rangeland Health Assessment Program Request for Proposals

January 06, 2023

06 January

Request for proposal released! Deadline for applications is March 15, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.

ADMB to Meet November 9

October 25, 2022

25 October

The Wyoming Animal Damage Management Board (ADMB) will meet on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 via Zoom at 10 a.m. During the meeting, the ADMB will hear updates on rabies testing, wolf management, wolf compensation claims, set dates for 2023 meetings, and any other business as needed. The public...

NASDA 2023 in Wyoming!

October 03, 2022

03 October

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Annual meeting will take place September 10-13, 2023 here in Cheyenne, Wyoming!

Emergency Insect Management Committee to Meet Aug 10

September 01, 2022

01 September

The Wyoming Emergency Insect Management Committee will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 via Zoom teleconference.

Notice of Intent to Amend Rules and Regulations - Chapter 14: Predatory Animal Control Regulations

August 24, 2022

24 August

The Wyoming Department of Agriculture is proposing to amend its Chapter 14 Regulations.

Wyoming Board of Ag to Meet July 14

July 05, 2022

05 July

The Wyoming Board of Agriculture will meet on Thursday, July 14th in Casper, W and via Zoom. At 10:30 am.

Wyoming Board of Ag to Meet June 1

May 20, 2022

20 May

The Wyoming Board of Agriculture will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, June 1st via Zoom at 3:00 pm.

J.M. Smucker Co. Issues Voluntary Recall of Select Jif Products

May 20, 2022

20 May

On May 20, 2022, J.M. Smucker Co. issued a voluntary recall of select Jif products sold in the U.S. for potential salmonella contamination.

ADMB to Meet May 17-18

May 05, 2022

05 May

The Animal Damage Management Board will meet in Casper and via Zoom on May 17-18, 2022.

Queen Bee LLC Voluntary Recall

April 28, 2022

28 April

On April 28, 2022, Queen Bee LLC (Lovell, WY) issued a voluntary recall of candy products purchased within the last year. The voluntary recall impacts a variety of honey caramel candy products and chocolates that may contain undeclared allergens including tree nuts and dairy.

WWP State Allocations Committee to Meet May 3

April 20, 2022

20 April

The Wyoming Weed and Pest Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 via video conference.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Webinar

April 14, 2022

14 April

The Wyoming Livestock Board, USDA APHIS Veterinary Services, Wyoming Game and Fish Department and the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory will be hosting a webinar that will focus on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) for Backyard Flock Owners on April 27, 2022, 6-8pm Mountain Time.

Wyoming Board of Ag to Meet April 11-12

April 03, 2022

03 April

The Wyoming Board of Agriculture will on Monday, April 11th and Tuesday April 12th, 2022 in Cheyenne, WY and via Zoom.

WY Bean Commission to Meet March 17

March 10, 2022

10 March

The Wyoming Bean Commission (WBC) is scheduled to meet in Powell and Lingle, WY and via teleconference on March 17, 2022.

Baby Powder Formula Recall – Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare

March 01, 2022

01 March

Abbott issued a voluntary recall of powder formulas, including Similac, Alimentum and Elecare manufactured in Sturgis, Mich. With an expiration date of April 1, 2022 or later.

2022 Emergency Insect Management Grant Now Available

March 01, 2022

01 March

Applications for the 2022 Emergency Insect Management Grant are being accepted now through April 1st.

Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Accepting Applications

March 01, 2022

01 March

The Wyoming Specialty Crop Program is now accepting applications. Deadline for applications is March 31, 2022. Click here for more information.

Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Accepting Applications

March 01, 2022

01 March

The Wyoming Specialty Crop Program is now accepting applications. Deadline for applying is March 31, 2022. Click here for more information.

Wyoming Bean Commission to Meet Feb 3-4

January 19, 2022

19 January

The Wyoming Bean Commission (WBC) is scheduled to meet in Powell, WY and via teleconference on February 3-4, 2022.

Emergency Insect Management Committee to Meet Feb 11

January 01, 2022

01 January

The Wyoming Emergency Insect Management Committee will meet on Friday, February 11, 2022 via Zoom teleconference.

WDA is working with retail outlets to ensure product is off of shelves. If you have it in your home, please make sure to discard it and do not consume recalled products.

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