NASA Awards grant to USU Cooperative Extension - ABC 4.com - Salt Lake City, Utah News

NASA Awards grant to USU Cooperative Extension - ABC 4.com - Salt Lake City, Utah News: "LEHI, Utah (ABC 4 News) - Thanksgiving Point in Lehi has been named one of nine groups nationwide to receive a NASA grant for science education.

The Utah State University Cooperative Extension 4-H hosts several programs at Thanksgiving Point that will benefit from the grant over the course of the next 18 months."

USU Cooperative Education gets science grant from NASA | Cache Valley Daily - News and Information for Cache Valley | Cache Valley News | Logan, UT News | Local News

USU Cooperative Education gets science grant from NASA Cache Valley Daily - News and Information for Cache Valley Cache Valley News Logan, UT News Local News: "Thanksgiving Point in Lehi was recently named one of nine groups nationwide to receive NASA funding for science education. Utah State University Cooperative Extension 4-H hosts several programs at Thanksgiving Point that will benefit from the grant.

Beginning this summer, Thanksgiving Point will present “NASA BLAST” (Bringing Light and Space Together) to teach about space, exploration, aeronautics, space science, Earth science and microgravity. NASA education will factor into Thanksgiving Point’s programs and activities for the next 18 months."

Ask a Specialist: When are the last-freeze dates in Utah? | Cache Valley Daily - News and Information for Cache Valley | Cache Valley News | Logan, UT News | Local News

Ask a Specialist: When are the last-freeze dates in Utah? Cache Valley Daily - News and Information for Cache Valley Cache Valley News Logan, UT News Local News: "USU Media Relations occassionally provides 'ask the expert' type questions. This week, the question is 'Do you have information on last-freeze dates in Utah?' The answer comes from Taun Beddes, Utah State University Cooperative Extension horticulturist:"

Cooking classes and demonstrations in Utah | Deseret News

Cooking classes and demonstrations in Utah Deseret News: "Utah State University Extension, 2001 S. State, offers 'MyPyramid Series: Fat, Sugar & Salt,' May 20, noon, free (801-468-3179 or extension.usu.edu/saltlake)."

How to Fight Fire Blight - eXtension News

How to Fight Fire Blight - eXtension News: "LOGAN, Utah – Over the past few years, a disease called fire blight has infected pears, apples and certain landscape plants of the rose family, causing considerable damage. Consider information about the cause of the disease and practices for prevention.

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Volunteers sought in statewide lake monitoring project | Deseret News

Volunteers sought in statewide lake monitoring project Deseret News: "SALT LAKE CITY —If you're facing a list of honey-do's this summer and need an excuse to get out on the boat instead, Utah State University's Water Quality Extension is ready to provide the perfect excuse."

Gardeners, it's time to plant your annuals

Gardeners, it's time to plant your annuals: "'Now is a great time to get tomatoes and peppers out,' said Adrian Hinton of the Utah County Office of the Utah State University Extension Service."

Noxious weeds remain problem | thespectrum.com | The Spectrum

Noxious weeds remain problem thespectrum.com The Spectrum: "“They degrade the land in almost every aspect,” said Chad Reid with the Utah State University Extension Office and Iron County Noxious Weed Program. He has spent years trying to eradicate the area’s noxious weeds, noting, “Once it gets in your blood, you’ll know when you see it.”"

USU seeking help from volunteers to monitor Utah lakes, reservoirs | Cache Valley Daily - News and Information for Cache Valley | Cache Valley News | Logan, UT News | Local News

USU seeking help from volunteers to monitor Utah lakes, reservoirs Cache Valley Daily - News and Information for Cache Valley Cache Valley News Logan, UT News Local News: "The Utah State University Cooperative Extension Water Quality Program again needs the help of volunteers to monitor Utah water bodies this summer between the months of May and September. Nancy Mesner, USU Cooperative Extension water quality specialist,"

Utah allows rainwater collection | thespectrum.com | The Spectrum

Utah allows rainwater collection thespectrum.com The Spectrum: "Approved barrels are already being sold in local stores, said Candace Schaible, water wise landscape instructor/horticulturist with the Central Iron County Water Conservancy District and Utah State University Extension."

Fungus Gnats on Vegetable Plants | eHow.com

Fungus Gnats on Vegetable Plants eHow.com: "According to Utah State University Extension, two biological control agents that keep fungus gnat larvae in check are the insect-attacking fungus Beauvaria bassiana (Naturalis by Troy Biosciences) and the bacterial pathogen Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis (Gnatrol by Abbott Laboratories and Knocks Out Gnats by Gardens Alive). These products are used to treat the soil, and are safe to use right up to harvest time."

Student's idea turns roadsides into biodiesel cash cropland - USATODAY.com

Student's idea turns roadsides into biodiesel cash cropland - USATODAY.com: "The new use for the vacant land in the airport's flight path is part of a Utah State University program that uses highway rights of way and other unused open spaces to grow oilseed crops for biodiesel fuel."

Spring books yield a bounteous crop of gardening advice | Deseret News

Spring books yield a bounteous crop of gardening advice Deseret News: "At the beginning of April, garden expert Larry Sagers, a horticulture specialist for the Utah State University Extension Service at Thanksgiving Point, gave readers the basics on how to grow their vegetable gardens."

Utah State weed specialists take on The Red Menace - Fresh Dirt - Sunset.com

Utah State weed specialists take on The Red Menace - Fresh Dirt - Sunset.com: "Now that they've got yellow starthistle and bindweed under control (they do, don't they?), Utah State University's extension specialists at Ogden Botanical Garden have gone after the next biggest threat to the beauty of Western landscapes. Kudos to Jerry Goodspeed for recognizing this and taking action."

Salt Lake Community College Powers Up Business Start-Ups | Utah Pulse

Salt Lake Community College Powers Up Business Start-Ups Utah Pulse: "The center works with other economic development partners to assist its clients. These partners include the U.S. Department of Commerce Export Assistance Center, the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), the USTAR Technology Outreach and Innovation Program, and others."

"Pick the debt with the highest interest rate and use your tax refund to pay it off. For an estimate of the repayment time and interest that can be saved by using cash windfalls, such as a tax refund, to repay debt, see Utah State University Extension’s PowerPay Web site at www.powerpay.org."

THE TRUE AGGIE: Groundbreaking for new building set for tomorrow

THE TRUE AGGIE: Groundbreaking for new building set for tomorrow: "Groundbreaking for new building set for tomorrow

The College of Agriculture at Utah State University will break ground on a new building located on the east side of the University’s historic quad that will be the center for 21st century agriculture research and teaching. The prestigious location highlights the continuing commitment of Utah State University to agriculture research, the agricultural industry and USU’s land-grant mission. The $43 million building will take two years to complete."

Wanted: Writhing balls of bees

Wanted: Writhing balls of bees: "'Tis the season for collecting swarms of bees, and local master gardeners are asking for the public's help in finding them.
'We are looking for some bees,' said Adrian Hinton of the Provo office of the Utah State University Extension Service. 'We really need to let everyone know to call the Extension Office if they see any swarms hanging in bushes or trees.'"