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Utah Boat Ownership And Boat Owner Management Preferences: Twelve Years Of Data, William Spain, Douglas Reiter, Steven W. Burr Dec 2009

Utah Boat Ownership And Boat Owner Management Preferences: Twelve Years Of Data, William Spain, Douglas Reiter, Steven W. Burr

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In 2006, researchers at Utah State University’s Institute for Outdoor Recreation and Tourism (IORT) conducted a telephone survey of a random sample of 397 registered boat owners in the state of Utah.


Northern Utah Alfalfa Nutrient Survey 2008, J. Barnhill, G. Cardon, M. Pace, C. Israelsen, D. Miner, L. Greenhalgh, S. Banks, M. Shao, D. Rothlisberger, S. Olsen Dec 2009

Northern Utah Alfalfa Nutrient Survey 2008, J. Barnhill, G. Cardon, M. Pace, C. Israelsen, D. Miner, L. Greenhalgh, S. Banks, M. Shao, D. Rothlisberger, S. Olsen

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Harvesting Corn Silage By Plant Moisture, James Barnhill, Linden Greenhalgh, Clark Israelsen, Michael Pace, Jody Gale Dec 2009

Harvesting Corn Silage By Plant Moisture, James Barnhill, Linden Greenhalgh, Clark Israelsen, Michael Pace, Jody Gale

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This publication discusses the appropriate moisture level for ensiling corn silage as a forage.


Bed Bugs: For Pest Control Operators, Ryan S. Davis Dec 2009

Bed Bugs: For Pest Control Operators, Ryan S. Davis

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Over the past decade reports of bed bug infestations (Cimicidae: Cimex lectularius) throughout North America and abroad have been on the rise. Accordingly, bed bug submissions to the Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Lab have also been increasing.


Outdoor Recreation Participation And Availability Across Utah’S Seven Planning Districts, Douglas Reiter, Steven Burr Dec 2009

Outdoor Recreation Participation And Availability Across Utah’S Seven Planning Districts, Douglas Reiter, Steven Burr

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In order to be eligible to receive matching grant funding for outdoor recreation improvements and development from the federal government through the Land and Water Conservation Fund, each state is required to produce a State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) every five years.


Bear River Oneida Narrows Recreation Use And Preference Study, Douglas Reiter Dec 2009

Bear River Oneida Narrows Recreation Use And Preference Study, Douglas Reiter

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As part of the study necessary for consideration of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission licensing of the Twin Lakes Canal Company’s proposed Bear River Narrows Dam, Utah State University researchers collected data pertaining to existing recreational use and use patterns, and potential impacts of the proposed dam on recreational use.


Chopping And Storing Quality Corn Silage, Clark Israelsen, James Barnhill, Linden Greenhalgh, Michael Pace, Jody Gale Dec 2009

Chopping And Storing Quality Corn Silage, Clark Israelsen, James Barnhill, Linden Greenhalgh, Michael Pace, Jody Gale

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This publication explains proper harvesting and storage of corn silage as a quality forage.


Bed Bugs: For Homeowners, Ryan S. Davis, Erin W. Hodgson, Jay B. Karren, Alan H. Roe Dec 2009

Bed Bugs: For Homeowners, Ryan S. Davis, Erin W. Hodgson, Jay B. Karren, Alan H. Roe

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Bed bugs are notorious around the world for their impact on humans and have been recognized as important pests for hundreds of years. Infestations were common before World War II, but heavy insecticide use eliminated most bed bugs in North America for almost 30 years.


Las Frambuesas De Otoño En Los Túneles Altos, Daniel Rowley, Brent Black, Trevin Cardon Nov 2009

Las Frambuesas De Otoño En Los Túneles Altos, Daniel Rowley, Brent Black, Trevin Cardon

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Se ha demostrado que los túneles altos son una manera eficaz para extender la temporada de crecimiento de la frambuesa en Utah y otras áreas de los Estados Unidos. Dependiendo del clima, los rendimientos de las frambuesas de otoño cultivados al aire libre pueden ser reducidos significativamente por la primera helada del otoño. Los túneles altos son una de las maneras de protección de la helada, y cuando se los usan junto con otras maneras de protección de la helada se puede extender significativamente la temporada de crecimiento. Investigadores en Nueva York han extendido eficazmente la temporada de crecimiento hasta …


Fall-Bearing Raspberries In High Tunnels, Dan Drost, Brent Black, Daniel Rowley Nov 2009

Fall-Bearing Raspberries In High Tunnels, Dan Drost, Brent Black, Daniel Rowley

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This publication provides information on growing high tunnel fall-bearing raspberries including site preparation, site and irrigation management, and planting dates and spacing.


Wise Charitable Giving, Ann House, Janet Andersen Oct 2009

Wise Charitable Giving, Ann House, Janet Andersen

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This publication provides ten tips to smart, charitable giving.


Honey, I'M Home: Strengthening Your Marriage Ten Minutes At A Time, Eric Walker, Naomi Weeks Sep 2009

Honey, I'M Home: Strengthening Your Marriage Ten Minutes At A Time, Eric Walker, Naomi Weeks

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Strengthen your marriage relationship by making the first ten minutes of your interactions together a positive experience.


Level 1an - Holes And Ridges Knitted Dishcloth - 103, Debra Proctor Sep 2009

Level 1an - Holes And Ridges Knitted Dishcloth - 103, Debra Proctor

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Cotton yarn is a good yarn to use for a dishcloth. It is absorbent, stronger wet than dry, machine washable and can be bleached if needed. These dishcloths are easy and fun to make. Make several and give them as gifts.


Minimizing Disease In Your Sheep Flock, A Guide To Preventive Flock Health, Kerry A. Rood, C Kim Chapman Sep 2009

Minimizing Disease In Your Sheep Flock, A Guide To Preventive Flock Health, Kerry A. Rood, C Kim Chapman

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This publication serves as a guide to preventative sheep flock health that explains risks, nutrition, vaccinations, etc.


Food Storage Exposed To Floodwater, Fire And Chemicals, Christine E. Jensen Sep 2009

Food Storage Exposed To Floodwater, Fire And Chemicals, Christine E. Jensen

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This publication gives tips and instructions on how to deal with food storage that has been exposed to floodwater, fire, and chemicals.


Cook Surface Precautions For Home Canning, Brian Nummer Sep 2009

Cook Surface Precautions For Home Canning, Brian Nummer

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This publication discusses the advantages and disadvantages to different surface options for home-canning.


Easy Table Runner, Christine E. Jensen, Debra Proctor, Ronda Olsen, Karen Biers Sep 2009

Easy Table Runner, Christine E. Jensen, Debra Proctor, Ronda Olsen, Karen Biers

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This is a how-to guide that provides instructions for making an easy table runner.


Raspberry Horntail (Hartigia Cressonii), Brent Black, Marion Murray, Diane Alston Sep 2009

Raspberry Horntail (Hartigia Cressonii), Brent Black, Marion Murray, Diane Alston

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Level 1b - Fleece Tied Pillow - 204, Ronda Olsen, Debra Proctor, Karen Biers Sep 2009

Level 1b - Fleece Tied Pillow - 204, Ronda Olsen, Debra Proctor, Karen Biers

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As you prepare to make your Fleece Tied Pillow, you will need to decide whether you want to make a 14, 16, or 18" pillow.


Making And Keeping Your Cattle Herd Safe From Bovine Viral Diarrhea (Bvd), Kerry A. Rood, C Kim Chapman, Allen Young Aug 2009

Making And Keeping Your Cattle Herd Safe From Bovine Viral Diarrhea (Bvd), Kerry A. Rood, C Kim Chapman, Allen Young

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This publication provides steps for keeping cattle herds safe from Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD).


Helmets, Heads, And Health For Horse Enthusiasts, Patricia Evans, Colette Floyd Aug 2009

Helmets, Heads, And Health For Horse Enthusiasts, Patricia Evans, Colette Floyd

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This publication describes why helmet use is highly recommended for all equestrian activities, while assisting with proper helmet sizing and fit.


Small Trees For Planting Near Power Lines, Shawn Olsen Jul 2009

Small Trees For Planting Near Power Lines, Shawn Olsen

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Tree experts and utility companies suggest that people plant trees with a mature height of 25 feet or less near power lines, with taller trees kept farther away.


Considerations In Raising Small Backyard Flocks Of Poultry In Population-Dense Communities, David D. Frame Jul 2009

Considerations In Raising Small Backyard Flocks Of Poultry In Population-Dense Communities, David D. Frame

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During these times of economic challenge many people are considering raising a few chickens in the backyard to augment their food supply. This has raised numerous questions ranging from how to feed chickens to addressing local animal-keeping ordinances. Often, the answers are a work in progress for many communities. The following considerations should be taken into account.


Balancing The Budget, Fitting It All In, Melanie Jewkes Jul 2009

Balancing The Budget, Fitting It All In, Melanie Jewkes

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How do I make a budget that actually works for me and my family? This packet with walk you through setting up a budget step-by-step, and includes fool-proof tips to make your budget work for you.


Teaching Children Money Management, Melanie Jewkes Jul 2009

Teaching Children Money Management, Melanie Jewkes

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Don't fret if, as a parent, you don't feel qualified to teach your children about money. Talking about money and choices made with money (for better or worse) is a great place to start. This publication covers what and how to teach children about money management skills, and gives every-day parents ideas to start the conversation.


Prevention Of Hydatid Disease, Kerry A. Rood, Emma Jane Kelly Jul 2009

Prevention Of Hydatid Disease, Kerry A. Rood, Emma Jane Kelly

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This publication provides details for preventing hydatid disease in dogs and sheep.


Effects Of Creep Supplementation While Grazing Improved Irrigated Pastures, A. F. Summers Jul 2009

Effects Of Creep Supplementation While Grazing Improved Irrigated Pastures, A. F. Summers

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This publication describes results of a study of creep supplementation versus grazing among calves.


Small Acreage Irrigation System Selection, James V. Barnhill, Robert W. Hill, Ronald Patterson Jul 2009

Small Acreage Irrigation System Selection, James V. Barnhill, Robert W. Hill, Ronald Patterson

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Irrigation has been an essential part of Utah’s agricultural production since pioneer days. Utah’s 1.3 million irrigated acres are primarily watered with surface irrigation methods.


Utah’S Adaptive Resources Management Greater Sage-Grouse Local Working Groups Accomplishment Report 2008, Utah State University Jun 2009

Utah’S Adaptive Resources Management Greater Sage-Grouse Local Working Groups Accomplishment Report 2008, Utah State University

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Vegetable Canning Methods In The Pressure Cooker, Kristine Saunders Jun 2009

Vegetable Canning Methods In The Pressure Cooker, Kristine Saunders

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Canning never improves the quality of the food you are preserving. Follow the general guidelines below for best results when canning vegetables.