Monday, September 27, 2010

Sun Advocate - Toxic plant could spread in county, board advises - September 23, 2010

Sun Advocate - Toxic plant could spread in county, board advises - September 23, 2010: "By RON PATTERSON
Utah State Extension ServiceThe Carbon County Weed Board is warning residents of a potential poisonous weed problem."

Monday, September 20, 2010

Hobo Spider Bite May Not Be So Dangerous - eXtension News

Hobo Spider Bite May Not Be So Dangerous - eXtension News: "Hobo Spider Bite May Not Be So Dangerous"

IRS lauds Provo tax invention

IRS lauds Provo tax invention: "Normally, the Provo office of the Utah State University Extension Service spends most of its time dealing with pest and garden questions. But recently the office found itself in the IRS spotlight -- in a good way."

USU Statesman

USU Statesman: "Utah State took first, over BYU and Cornell, in an Idaho dairy product competition and brought home a $10,000 prize, said Bob Ward, assistant professor in food science."

Monday, September 13, 2010

Where's My Desk? Tips for Office Organization - eXtension News

Where's My Desk? Tips for Office Organization - eXtension News: "LOGAN, Utah – A study by Charles Gerba, University of Arizona microbiologist, listed the bacteria counts on several surfaces in an office environment. He concluded that there are 400 times more germs at computer workstations than on a toilet seat."

IRS Promotes Utah State University Cooperative Extension Program - eXtension News

IRS Promotes Utah State University Cooperative Extension Program - eXtension News: "LOGAN, Utah – The Internal Revenue Service recently paid a visit to Provo to see Utah State University Cooperative Extension agent Dean Miner. In most cases, no one wants a visit from the IRS. However, in this case it was welcomed."

Utah Vegetable Planting Guide | eHow.com

Utah Vegetable Planting Guide | eHow.com: "When early pioneers entered the Salt Lake Valley, Utah was a barren desert. An extensive canal system brought water to the area, making farming possible. Today, Utah's warm, dry summers, alkaline soils, and cold winters make gardening somewhat challenging, but not impossible for eager gardeners."