Pest Diagnostic Clinic

"Pest advice
Salt Lake County residents can get answers to their garden and pest problems at free diagnostic clinics being offered by Utah State University Extension services. Master gardeners will be available to look at samples and provide research-based assistance Mondays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. through Aug. 31 at the Salt Lake County Government Center, 2001 South State St., Salt Lake City (South building, room S1008). Call 801-468-3178 for more details."

Utah Guard Enlists the Help of a Few, Good Goats | America's North Shore Journal

Utah Guard Enlists the Help of a Few, Good Goats America's North Shore Journal: "The goats were first introduced in 1999 on an experimental basis in cooperation with Utah State University, said McIntire. Two years later during a massive wildfire that spread through the camp, the goats proved their worth."

USU Extension provides tips for home landscaping | Cache Valley Daily - News and Information for Cache Valley | Local News

USU Extension provides tips for home landscaping Cache Valley Daily - News and Information for Cache Valley Local News: "One of the biggest challenges of homeownership is not actually the home, but the yard. It can be difficult developing an overall landscape plan due to lack of knowledge and feeling overwhelmed at the horticultural task at hand."

Cedar City to host Utah rural summit Aug. 5 to 7 | thespectrum.com | The Spectrum

Cedar City to host Utah rural summit Aug. 5 to 7 thespectrum.com The Spectrum: "CEDAR CITY - 'Smart Strategies for Tough Times' is the theme for the 22nd Annual Utah Rural Summit, scheduled for Aug. 5 through 7, at the R. Haze Hunter Conference Center on the campus of Southern Utah University."

USU AgriAbility Receives Grant

ksl.com - USDA awards $4M in grants for disabled ag workers: "Other schools awarded the grants include Utah State University and Colorado State University, which were each awarded $199,000."

Webcast to focus on stimulus grants available in Utah - Salt Lake Tribune

Webcast to focus on stimulus grants available in Utah - Salt Lake Tribune: "To help Utahns learn more about stimulus grants available in the state, Utah State University Extension and the Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED) will sponsor a Webcast from 9-10 a.m. Thursday.
The session may be viewed at https://breeze.usu.edu/goed07/ using a high-speed, Inter-connected computer that supports Flash 8.0.0 and has functioning speakers. No dialup service is available, said USU Extension spokesman Scott Boyer."

Utah State University Extension 4-H Receives Grant for Healthy Lifestyles - eXtension News

Utah State University Extension 4-H Receives Grant for Healthy Lifestyles - eXtension News: "LOGAN, Utah --- Utah State University Extension’s 4-H youth program received a $50,000 grant from the Wal-Mart Foundation to launch “Youth Voice: Youth Choice,” a program created by the National 4-H Council to encourage young people to develop and maintain healthy, active lifestyles. The program will address wellness issues such as nutrition, physical fitness and safety."

USU EXTENSION 4-H RECEIVES GRANT FROM WAL-MART

USU EXTENSION 4-H RECEIVES GRANT FROM WAL-MART: "Utah State University Extension’s 4-H youth program received a $50,000 grant from the Wal-Mart Foundation to launch “Youth Voice: Youth Choice,” a program created by the National 4-H Council to encourage young people to develop and maintain healthy, active lifestyles. The program will address wellness issues such as nutrition, physical fitness and safety."

Oh, those stinkin' 'skeeters - Standard.NET - Standard-Examiner

Oh, those stinkin' 'skeeters - Standard.NET - Standard-Examiner: "With barbecue and picnic season in full swing, one of evolution's most perfect predators will arrive, uninvited, looking for a free meal.
We're not talking about ants, satisfied with crumbs. When mosquitoes show up, they want your blood.
'I try to tell people they are important to biodiversity,' said Diane Alston, a biologist who works at Utah State University and writes about insects for the USU Extension Service. 'Lots of beneficial insects and animals feed on mosquitoes. Without them, we would not have the biodiversity we have. But that's hard to remember when I wear sandals and get bites on my ankles.'"

Logan to put water back in canal for farmers - Salt Lake Tribune

Logan to put water back in canal for farmers - Salt Lake Tribune: "Logan City plans to begin pumping water Tuesday into the canal breached by a mudslide 10 days ago so farmers to the north will get water desperately needed for silage corn, grain and alfalfa."

Back Forty: Small farms blog: Protect Your Plants From Grazers

Back Forty: Small farms blog: Protect Your Plants From Grazers: "Boy, do I need this 'Tip of the Week' from the Country Living Association.


Are your plants and trees often stripped of greenery due to grazing wildlife? Some areas have heightened issues with human-wildlife conflicts as the wildlife (elk, deer and others) search for food. With proper planning, the intensity of these conflicts can be managed."

USU Extension workshop offers unique spin to recycling - Standard.NET - Standard-Examiner

USU Extension workshop offers unique spin to recycling - Standard.NET - Standard-Examiner: "RUTH MALAN
Standard-Examiner correspondent
FARMINGTON -- Shopping for clothing at a thrift store doesn't mean that the clothing will be used for its original purpose.
Lindsey Shirley shops at thrift stores for fun fabrics to be recycled into other uses.
For example, a pink jacket with a floral lining can become a bird mobile for a child."