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Understanding Cut Flower Consumers, Makaylie Langford, Kynda R. Curtis, Melanie Stock Dec 2023

Understanding Cut Flower Consumers, Makaylie Langford, Kynda R. Curtis, Melanie Stock

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This fact sheet provides information on cut flower consumers, such as floral preferences and consumer demographics and psychographics. It discusses possible ways to enhance perceived value and interest in cut flowers.


Skills To Support Mental Health In Uncertain Times, Part 2: Cultivating Awareness, Heather H. Kelley, Rachel Byers, Ty Aller, Timothy Keady Dec 2023

Skills To Support Mental Health In Uncertain Times, Part 2: Cultivating Awareness, Heather H. Kelley, Rachel Byers, Ty Aller, Timothy Keady

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Uncertainty and worry can be a common struggle for many people, whether they are uncertain about their jobs, health, or relationships. Events such as COVID-19 and the recent wars in Israel and Ukraine increase the stress and uncertainty many people face. This fact sheet discusses awareness, a fundamental part of psychological flexibility, which can help individuals maintain a high quality of life—even when experiencing uncertainty and mental health concerns.


Surveying And Evaluating Pests And Beneficial Insects In Utah's Vegetable Production, Nick Volesky, Amelia Olds, Marion Murray Nov 2023

Surveying And Evaluating Pests And Beneficial Insects In Utah's Vegetable Production, Nick Volesky, Amelia Olds, Marion Murray

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The Utah State University (USU) Extension Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program conducted a season-long survey evaluating arthropod pests, plant diseases, pollinators, and other beneficials on a ¼-acre vegetable farm and adjacent pollinator habitat located in Logan, Utah. Understanding the roles of these groups on plant health and the efficacy of nonchemical pest management approaches critically impacts the sustainability of Utah’s vegetable industry. Survey findings have been used as a reference for developing video content, fact sheets, and presentations to educate Utah’s commercial and small-acreage farmers.


What Iron County Leaders And Residents Can Do To Strengthen The Impact Of Girls And Women In Their Area, Deborah Lin, Susan R. Madsen Nov 2023

What Iron County Leaders And Residents Can Do To Strengthen The Impact Of Girls And Women In Their Area, Deborah Lin, Susan R. Madsen

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This fact sheet is part of a series from the Utah Women & Leadership Project. This idea sheet is based on a 2023 gathering of 33 leaders in Iron County. Girls and women face challenges unique to the area in which they live, and the goal of this gathering was to identify those barriers and determine strategies and initiatives that local leaders and residents can implement to address them. This document includes recommendations in the following areas: home and family, education, community engagement, business and economics, and culture.


Guide To Pivot Track Management, Matt Yost, Behnaz Molaei, R. Troy Peters, Clara Anderson, Burdette Barker, Jonathan Holt, Dustin Larsen Nov 2023

Guide To Pivot Track Management, Matt Yost, Behnaz Molaei, R. Troy Peters, Clara Anderson, Burdette Barker, Jonathan Holt, Dustin Larsen

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Irrigation uniformity can be reduced by wheel track rutting because of tire slippage (Meyer & Hoffman, 1983). These impacts can result in costly repairs to equipment, including gear boxes (about $700 each) and center-drive motors (about $550 each), or hydraulic pumps and motors on certain makes of pivot. Labor and crop damage associated with freeing or repairing a pivot or caused by downtime can also be a great expense to the farmer. This guide covers different strategies for managing wheel track rutting for center pivots and lateral-move systems.


Iron Deficiency In Pregnancy And Children, Brianna Kane, Stacy Bevan, Carrie Durward, Mateja R. Savoie-Roskos Nov 2023

Iron Deficiency In Pregnancy And Children, Brianna Kane, Stacy Bevan, Carrie Durward, Mateja R. Savoie-Roskos

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Meeting the proper iron recommendations is important for both children and mothers because iron is essential for growth and development. An inadequate intake of iron is the most common reason for iron deficiency. Eating appropriate amounts of iron during these stages of life is of upmost importance. Including sources of heme iron and vitamin C can help increase absorption of iron.


Predicting Current And Future Alfalfa Hay Prices In Seven Western States, Dillon M. Feuz, Ryan Larsen Nov 2023

Predicting Current And Future Alfalfa Hay Prices In Seven Western States, Dillon M. Feuz, Ryan Larsen

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Alfalfa hay prices were analyzed in the seven western states. Utah hay prices were most closely correlated with Oregon and Washington hay prices. Corn grain, feeder cattle, and milk prices all impact alfalfa hay prices, as do the May 1 USDA hay stocks and alfalfa hay exports. Using these price relationships, an alfalfa hay pricing tool was developed to predict hay prices up to 9 months into the future.


Manure And Wastewater Sampling Guide, Rhonda Miller, Cody Zesiger, Kalen Taylor, Matt Yost Nov 2023

Manure And Wastewater Sampling Guide, Rhonda Miller, Cody Zesiger, Kalen Taylor, Matt Yost

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Manure and wastewater are resources that can reduce your fertilizer needs and help improve soil and your bottom line. It is important that manure and wastewater be sampled and tested so one can apply the manure and nutrients appropriately. Sampling and analysis should occur as close to land application as possible as nutrient concentration in manure and wastewater can change over time due to runoff, leaching, and changes in moisture percentage. Nitrogen can also be lost due to volatilization. There are two primary approaches for when to sample: (1) just before land application, and (2) at the time of land …


Utahns' Wellbeing And Mental Health: Insights From The Utah Wellbeing Survey, Kristen Koci, Courtney G. Flint, Jessica Ulrich-Schad Nov 2023

Utahns' Wellbeing And Mental Health: Insights From The Utah Wellbeing Survey, Kristen Koci, Courtney G. Flint, Jessica Ulrich-Schad

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People in Utah face unique challenges today, including poor mental health. Using data from the Utah Wellbeing Survey, this fact sheet explores wellbeing and mental health in Utah, highlighting changes over time and emphasizing the increasing importance of mental health to overall personal wellbeing.


Utahns' Wellbeing And Mental Health By Rural-Urban Location, Kristen Koci, Courtney G. Flint, Jessica Ulrich-Schad Nov 2023

Utahns' Wellbeing And Mental Health By Rural-Urban Location, Kristen Koci, Courtney G. Flint, Jessica Ulrich-Schad

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Many Utah residents experience poor mental health, with 1 in 5 Utah adults experiencing some form of mental illness and 1 in 20 experiencing serious mental illness (e.g., bipolar disorder or schizophrenia). Using data from the Utah Wellbeing Survey, this fact sheet explores wellbeing and mental health in Utah by rural-urban location, specifically highlighting differences between rural, growing, and urban places in the state.


Maple Tapping In Utah, Nicole King, Darren Mcavoy Oct 2023

Maple Tapping In Utah, Nicole King, Darren Mcavoy

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This fact sheet provides a brief introduction to tapping maple trees in Utah and the Intermountain West. Included is an overview of maple tree identification, weather conditions, and how to start tapping.


Maple Sap Collection And Sap Processing Systems, Jesse Mathews, Youping Sun, Steven Price, Darren Mcavoy, Michael Farrell, Paul Harris, Kelly Kopp Oct 2023

Maple Sap Collection And Sap Processing Systems, Jesse Mathews, Youping Sun, Steven Price, Darren Mcavoy, Michael Farrell, Paul Harris, Kelly Kopp

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Starting a maple syrup operation as a hobby or a business can be a daunting task. This fact sheet can help a new maple syrup producer get started on their sugaring journey with information on sap collection methods and processing equipment.


Utah State University Covid-19 Oral History Collection Supplemental Documentation, Utah State University Special Collections & Archives Aug 2023

Utah State University Covid-19 Oral History Collection Supplemental Documentation, Utah State University Special Collections & Archives

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The last time Utah State University (USU) closed for a pandemic was over a hundred years ago, in fall 1918. Evidence, especially firsthand accounts, of that period in USU’s history are limited in the archives. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Special Collections and Archives has collected the experiences of Utah State faculty, staff, and students in oral histories. These oral histories document the individual accounts of initial shutdowns and the continued response efforts through 2022. From the president of the university to student workers each oral history offers insight into how Utah State responded as an institution. Supplementing …


Ticks And Tick-Borne Diseases Of Utah, Kate V. Richardson, Ryan Davis, Ricardo Ramirez Jul 2023

Ticks And Tick-Borne Diseases Of Utah, Kate V. Richardson, Ryan Davis, Ricardo Ramirez

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This fact sheet describes ticks and tick-borne diseases in Utah. It includes a description of ticks, their life cycle, habitat, feeding, and reproduction. The fact sheet also provides information about tick bites and safety, common tick-transmitted diseases in Utah, and the status of Lyme disease in Utah.


Establishing Big Sagebrush Seedlings On The Colorado Plateau, Kari E. Veblen, Eric Thacker, Mark Larese-Casanova, Kyle Nehring, Mike Duniway, Colby Brungard May 2023

Establishing Big Sagebrush Seedlings On The Colorado Plateau, Kari E. Veblen, Eric Thacker, Mark Larese-Casanova, Kyle Nehring, Mike Duniway, Colby Brungard

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Factors such as soil type and precipitation vary across rangeland landscapes, and these factors affect restoration outcomes and ultimately mean that “one size fits all” management strategies are not effective across large, complex landscapes. Big sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata) is a foundational rangeland species that is important to wildlife habitat across the western U.S. On the Colorado Plateau, sagebrush is important browse for ungulates, such as mule deer and pronghorn, which motivates a great deal of restoration effort. However, most scientific knowledge of big sagebrush comes from the Great Basin, and we know much less about how to restore sagebrush on …


Utah State University Commencement, 2023 – Main Campus, Utah State University May 2023

Utah State University Commencement, 2023 – Main Campus, Utah State University

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2023 Commencement Ceremony for the main campus of Utah State University.


The Utah Statesman, May 1, 2023, Utah State University May 2023

The Utah Statesman, May 1, 2023, Utah State University

The Utah Statesman

Weekly student newspaper of Utah State University in Logan.


Utah State University Commencement, 2023 – Uintah Basin Campus, Utah State University Apr 2023

Utah State University Commencement, 2023 – Uintah Basin Campus, Utah State University

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2023 Commencement Ceremony for the Uintah Basin campus of Utah State University.


Utah State University Commencement, 2023 – Eastern Campus, Utah State University Apr 2023

Utah State University Commencement, 2023 – Eastern Campus, Utah State University

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2023 Commencement Ceremony for the Eastern campus of Utah State University.


Utah State University Commencement, 2023 – Blanding Campus, Utah State University Apr 2023

Utah State University Commencement, 2023 – Blanding Campus, Utah State University

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2023 Commencement Ceremony for the Blanding campus of Utah State University.


Utah State University Commencement, 2023 – Moab Campus, Utah State University Apr 2023

Utah State University Commencement, 2023 – Moab Campus, Utah State University

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2023 Commencement Ceremony for the Moab campus of Utah State University.


Hobo Spider, Kate V. Richardson, Ryan Davis Apr 2023

Hobo Spider, Kate V. Richardson, Ryan Davis

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This fact sheet describes the hobo spider, its life cycle, habitat, medical significance, and management options.


The Utah Statesman, April 24, 2023, Utah State University Apr 2023

The Utah Statesman, April 24, 2023, Utah State University

The Utah Statesman

Weekly student newspaper of Utah State University in Logan.


Utah State University Commencement, 2023 – Tooele Campus, Utah State University Apr 2023

Utah State University Commencement, 2023 – Tooele Campus, Utah State University

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2023 Commencement Ceremony for the Tooele campus of Utah State University.


Utah State University Commencement, 2023 – Kaysville Campus, Utah State University Apr 2023

Utah State University Commencement, 2023 – Kaysville Campus, Utah State University

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2023 Commencement Ceremony for the Kaysville campus of Utah State University.


Utah State University Commencement, 2023 – Southwest Campus, Utah State University Apr 2023

Utah State University Commencement, 2023 – Southwest Campus, Utah State University

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2023 Commencement Ceremony for the Southwest campus of Utah State University.


The Utah Statesman, April 17, 2023, Utah State University Apr 2023

The Utah Statesman, April 17, 2023, Utah State University

The Utah Statesman

Weekly student newspaper of Utah State University in Logan.


The Utah Statesman, April 10, 2023, Utah State University Apr 2023

The Utah Statesman, April 10, 2023, Utah State University

The Utah Statesman

Weekly student newspaper of Utah State University in Logan.


The Utah Statesman, April 3, 2023, Utah State University Apr 2023

The Utah Statesman, April 3, 2023, Utah State University

The Utah Statesman

Weekly student newspaper of Utah State University in Logan.


The Utah Statesman, March 27, 2023, Utah State University Mar 2023

The Utah Statesman, March 27, 2023, Utah State University

The Utah Statesman

Weekly student newspaper of Utah State University in Logan.