Monday, February 15, 2010

Experts warn that any type of pesticide can be dangerous | Deseret News

Experts warn that any type of pesticide can be dangerous Deseret News: "Utahns are calling experts anxious to know if the products they use — or hire others to apply — are dangerous. And the short, too-simple answer is yes, said Diane Alston, entomologist with Utah State University Extension. Anything, she said, has the potential to do harm if it's not used right. And pesticides can be very dangerous. 'I don't think most people realize the importance or potential consequences.' Even so, 'Given all the products, the incidents (of harm) we know about are pretty low.'"

Friday, February 12, 2010

Professor provides advice for step-families | Cache Valley Daily - News and Information for Cache Valley | Cache Valley News | Local News

Professor provides advice for step-families Cache Valley Daily - News and Information for Cache Valley Cache Valley News Local News: "Valentine's week has also been Healthy Relations Week at Utah State University. You might say USU Extension Family Life Specialist Brian Higginbotham literally 'wrote the book' on healthy relationships."

Thursday, February 4, 2010

USU Extension raises funds for 4-H with roses | thespectrum.com | The Spectrum

USU Extension raises funds for 4-H with roses thespectrum.com The Spectrum: "CEDAR CITY - The Utah State University Extension Office hopes to expand on 4-H Garden Kids by selling red roses to the community for Valentine's Day."

USDA Invests $24 Million For Animal Health Production Research | Gov Monitor

USDA Invests $24 Million For Animal Health Production Research Gov Monitor: "USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced $24 million in grants to study animal heath, reproduction, breeding, genetics and nutrition."