Salt Lake biofuel project in national spotlight - ABC 4.com - Salt Lake City, Utah News: "SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - Did you know that biofuel is being grown in Salt Lake City? And the crops are now in the national spotlight.
The United States Army took a tour of the land which is just southwest of the Salt Lake International Airport. Earlier this year, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City Public Utilities, the South Davis Sewer District, Utah State University and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints partnered to create a biofuel feedstock pilot project."
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
ksl.com - Military looking into Salt Lake City biofuel project
ksl.com - Military looking into Salt Lake City biofuel project: "SALT LAKE CITY -- An experimental biodiesel plot near Salt Lake International Airport is drawing the interest of the U.S. military.
Earlier this year, Salt Lake County, two sewer districts and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teamed up to grow safflower on 20 acres of city-owned farmland.
The idea came from researchers at Utah State University, who will now squeeze oil from the crop to produce biodiesel fuel.
Monday, the U.S. Army and National Biodiesel Board came to tour the site to see if the same thing could be done on unused military land.
'The military is very concerned of the security of the nation's fuel supply and are already implementing own internal ways to get energy so they don't have to rely on someone else,' said USU research scientist Dallas Hanks.
Researchers estimate there are 10 million acres available nationally for this project, which could produce a billion gallons of biodiesel."
Earlier this year, Salt Lake County, two sewer districts and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teamed up to grow safflower on 20 acres of city-owned farmland.
The idea came from researchers at Utah State University, who will now squeeze oil from the crop to produce biodiesel fuel.
Monday, the U.S. Army and National Biodiesel Board came to tour the site to see if the same thing could be done on unused military land.
'The military is very concerned of the security of the nation's fuel supply and are already implementing own internal ways to get energy so they don't have to rely on someone else,' said USU research scientist Dallas Hanks.
Researchers estimate there are 10 million acres available nationally for this project, which could produce a billion gallons of biodiesel."
U.S. Army investigates Salt Lake biofuel crop | The Salt Lake Tribune
U.S. Army investigates Salt Lake biofuel crop | The Salt Lake Tribune: "Updated Aug 17, 2010 04:44PM
The prickly leafed crop is hardly inviting — it is like a weed sprouting atop 20 acres of parched government land near Salt Lake City International Airport.
And yet, the safflower planted as part of Salt Lake County’s urban-farming initiative holds a potential fuel source that has attracted the attention of the U.S. Army."
The prickly leafed crop is hardly inviting — it is like a weed sprouting atop 20 acres of parched government land near Salt Lake City International Airport.
And yet, the safflower planted as part of Salt Lake County’s urban-farming initiative holds a potential fuel source that has attracted the attention of the U.S. Army."
Monday, August 16, 2010
Tomato canning tutorial | Hers Utah
Tomato canning tutorial | Hers Utah: "I had a caller last week with 180 tomato plants, yes, you read that right ... 180! Her questions about bottling them got me thinking that maybe a short update on tomatoes might by a good idea. Things have changed a bit from when my mom was canning tomatoes and tomato mixtures, and since many of us learn to can from our moms, it might be time for an update."
Friday, August 13, 2010
Tomato canning tutorial | Hers Utah
Tomato canning tutorial | Hers Utah: "I had a caller last week with 180 tomato plants, yes, you read that right ... 180! Her questions about bottling them got me thinking that maybe a short update on tomatoes might by a good idea. Things have changed a bit from when my mom was canning tomatoes and tomato mixtures, and since many of us learn to can from our moms, it might be time for an update."
Mainstreet Business Journal - View Article
Mainstreet Business Journal - View Article: "Sustainable Living Website Launched
By Marion Bentley
LOGAN, UT – In response to the changing, difficult economic times facing many Utah residents, Utah State University Cooperative Extension has launched a new website, livewellutah.org, to provide information and help. The website is part of a sustainable living initiative developed by USU Extension faculty from around the state and is designed as a one-stop-shop of USU Extension programs for those working to get by on less."
By Marion Bentley
LOGAN, UT – In response to the changing, difficult economic times facing many Utah residents, Utah State University Cooperative Extension has launched a new website, livewellutah.org, to provide information and help. The website is part of a sustainable living initiative developed by USU Extension faculty from around the state and is designed as a one-stop-shop of USU Extension programs for those working to get by on less."
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Cooking classes and demonstrations in Utah | Deseret News
Cooking classes and demonstrations in Utah | Deseret News: "Utah State University Extension offers 'Canning the Season,' Aug. 19, noon, free, at Ogden Botanical Gardens, 1750 Monroe, Ogden; and again Aug. 21, 11 a.m., at the Utah Botanical Center, 725 Sego Lily Drive, Kaysville; Salsa Sensations, Aug. 24, 1 p.m., 1181 N. Fairgrounds Drive, Ogden, $3 (801-399-8207)."
For tasters, Salt Lake County Fair is finger-lickin’ good | The Salt Lake Tribune
For tasters, Salt Lake County Fair is finger-lickin’ good | The Salt Lake Tribune: "Although Haertel predicted her love for the job might wane after 40 cookies or so, the Utah State University Extension intern said the fair had tasted pretty good so far — even after a not-so-savory peanut butter bar by a third-grader."
Monday, August 9, 2010
"Released July 30, 2010
LOGAN, Utah -- As gardens and orchards begin to produce in abundance, it is time to preserve these foods for future use. Home food preservation is easy, but proper guidelines must be adhered to for safe and long-lasting products.
Over the past years, many guidelines for home canning have changed because of acidity levels, amounts of botulism and updated research about the safest methods.
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LOGAN, Utah -- As gardens and orchards begin to produce in abundance, it is time to preserve these foods for future use. Home food preservation is easy, but proper guidelines must be adhered to for safe and long-lasting products.
Over the past years, many guidelines for home canning have changed because of acidity levels, amounts of botulism and updated research about the safest methods.
--continued on Utah State University Extension news
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Thursday, August 5, 2010
Quaking Aspen Disease | Garden Guides
Quaking Aspen Disease | Garden Guides: "Quaking aspens add a beautiful aesthetic impact to your home garden but come with some hefty health baggage. While proper care will promote vigorous growth, a variety of diseases are known to plague this tree. Familiarize yourself with infections, what to look for and how to handle disease that arises for healthy trees in your landscape.
Care
Quaking aspen trees (Populus tremuloides), also referred to as aspens or quakies, are more likely to avoid or have the capability to fight disease when vigorous in comparison to weakened trees. Grow quaking aspens in full sun exposure as they are not at all tolerant to shade. Quaking aspens prefer well-drained loam soil high in organic content but will fall ill in excessively wet or waterlogged conditions, according to the Utah State University Cooperative Extension."
Care
Quaking aspen trees (Populus tremuloides), also referred to as aspens or quakies, are more likely to avoid or have the capability to fight disease when vigorous in comparison to weakened trees. Grow quaking aspens in full sun exposure as they are not at all tolerant to shade. Quaking aspens prefer well-drained loam soil high in organic content but will fall ill in excessively wet or waterlogged conditions, according to the Utah State University Cooperative Extension."
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
"LOGAN, Utah – In the wild, aspen are among the most beautiful trees with their almost snow-white trunks, shimmering leaves and yellow fall color. Because of these qualities, many homeowners have planted them, but have then watched mature trees die quickly.
Unfortunately, aspens often struggle and are short lived, living anywhere from five to 15 years when outside their native habitat. When planted around homes, they are more susceptible to insect/disease problems and nutrient deficiencies from stress caused from being away from their native habitat.
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Unfortunately, aspens often struggle and are short lived, living anywhere from five to 15 years when outside their native habitat. When planted around homes, they are more susceptible to insect/disease problems and nutrient deficiencies from stress caused from being away from their native habitat.
--continued on Utah State University Extension news
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Monday, August 2, 2010
Sun Advocate - Agrosecurity training and plan to be put in place - July 22, 2010
Sun Advocate - Agrosecurity training and plan to be put in place - July 22, 2010: "Utah State University Cooperative Extension is collaborating with state agencies to protect Utah's agriculture and food. Strengthening Community Agrosecurity Planning (S-CAP) workshops were developed to provide two-day training for community planners and first responders so that food and agriculture are protected in the event of a natural, intentional or accidental disaster."
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