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Some Items To Consider Before You Change The Calving Season Of Your Beef Cow Herd, Randall D. Weidmeier, Adam Summers, D. R. Zobell, Dillon M. Feuz Dec 2008

Some Items To Consider Before You Change The Calving Season Of Your Beef Cow Herd, Randall D. Weidmeier, Adam Summers, D. R. Zobell, Dillon M. Feuz

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This publication gives important items to consider before changing calving seasons of beef cow herds.


Embryology: Life In Twenty-One Days, John Wesley Nov 2008

Embryology: Life In Twenty-One Days, John Wesley

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This publication explains the process of an egg hatching into a chick.


Vegetable Exhibits At Fairs And Shows, John Wesley, Maggie Wolf Nov 2008

Vegetable Exhibits At Fairs And Shows, John Wesley, Maggie Wolf

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This publication gives tips on how to choose the best produce for vegetable exhibits and what the judges are looking for in the displays.


Small Acreage Low Flow (Micro Or Drip) Irrigation System Design And Installation, Ronald Patterson Oct 2008

Small Acreage Low Flow (Micro Or Drip) Irrigation System Design And Installation, Ronald Patterson

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Irrigation has been an essential part of Utah’s agriculture since pioneer days. Over half of Utah’s 1.3 million irrigated acres are watered using surface methods such as flood, furrow, border, or basin irrigation.


Nutrient Content Of Camelina Sativa And Feeding Trials In Turkeys, David Frame, Matt Palmer Oct 2008

Nutrient Content Of Camelina Sativa And Feeding Trials In Turkeys, David Frame, Matt Palmer

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There is increasing interest in converting waste cooking oil and oil produced from oilseed crops, such as camelina, into biofuels in order to decrease dependence on petroleum products for fuel sources.


Yellow Sac Spiders, Ryan S. Davis Oct 2008

Yellow Sac Spiders, Ryan S. Davis

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Most Utahn’s are familiar with the hobo spider (Tegenaria agrestis) and its potentially harmful bite. However, most Utahn’s don’t know that there is another spider commonly entering homes that may have a similar, but less toxic bite than the hobo—the yellow sac spider Chiracanthium inclusum).


Boiling Water Canning Lemon Or Lime Curd, Brian Nummer Oct 2008

Boiling Water Canning Lemon Or Lime Curd, Brian Nummer

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This publication includes recipe and instructions on canning lemon and lime curd using boiling water method.


Non-Irrigated Pasture Establishment And Maintenance, Howard Horton, Burke Davenport, Linden Greenhalgh Oct 2008

Non-Irrigated Pasture Establishment And Maintenance, Howard Horton, Burke Davenport, Linden Greenhalgh

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Small acreage lots are becoming increasingly common throughout Utah. Many of these units have limited or no irrigation. This presents an added challenge to the owner or manager.


Small Acreage Irrigation Management, Kevin M. Heaton Sep 2008

Small Acreage Irrigation Management, Kevin M. Heaton

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Field irrigation application methods include surface (wild flooding, border, furrow, basins), sprinkler (hand line, wheel move, solid set, center pivot), low flow or micro-irrigation (drip, trickle, micro-spray), and subirrigation (water table manipulation under special conditions).


Crickets, Erin W. Hodgson, Jessie Trina Sep 2008

Crickets, Erin W. Hodgson, Jessie Trina

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Crickets are closely related to grasshoppers and katydids, all belonging in the order Orthoptera. The family of “true crickets” is called Gryllidae, which includes more than 900 different species worldwide. In Utah, we have several species of field crickets and snowy tree crickets located throughout the state. True crickets are often confused with grasshoppers and katydids because they have similar body shapes and large hind legs for jumping.


Small Grains, Unknown Unknown Sep 2008

Small Grains, Unknown Unknown

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This fact sheet lists details of small grains crop insurance.


Equine Immunity, Vaccination Guidelines, And Recommendations, Patricia Evans, Kerry A. Rood Sep 2008

Equine Immunity, Vaccination Guidelines, And Recommendations, Patricia Evans, Kerry A. Rood

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This publication provides vaccination guidelines, recommendations, and suggestions for a healthy horse.


Equine Immunity, Vaccination Guidelines, And Recommendations, Kerry Rood, Patricia Evans Sep 2008

Equine Immunity, Vaccination Guidelines, And Recommendations, Kerry Rood, Patricia Evans

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Principles Of Feeding Small Flocks Of Chickens At Home, David D. Frame Aug 2008

Principles Of Feeding Small Flocks Of Chickens At Home, David D. Frame

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Owning a small flock of chickens is increasing in popularity, particularly in areas prohibiting the raising of larger domestic animals. Chickens not only furnish a ready source of home-grown meat and eggs, but also provide great pleasure as exhibition stock and even as pets.


Carpenter Bees, Erin W. Hodgson, Jessie Trina Aug 2008

Carpenter Bees, Erin W. Hodgson, Jessie Trina

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Carpenter bees are large, hairy bees in the genus Xylocopa and order Hymenoptera. There are over 500 species of carpenter bees distributed worldwide. In Utah, we have two common species, X. californica and X. tabaniformis. Carpenter bees in Utah are most likely found in Washington, Kane and Garfield counties, and are rarely found in Salt Lake and Utah counties.


Giving A 4-H Foods Demonstration, Donna Carter Aug 2008

Giving A 4-H Foods Demonstration, Donna Carter

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This publication provides steps to giving an effective 4-H food demonstration.


Eye-Catching Visual Aids For 4-H Demonstrations, Donna Carter, Julie Swindells Aug 2008

Eye-Catching Visual Aids For 4-H Demonstrations, Donna Carter, Julie Swindells

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This publication gives resources and ideas for eye-catching visual aids that will enhance the appearance and effect of 4-H demonstrations.


Fitting The Western Or English Saddle To The Horse, Patricia Evans, Kerry A. Rood Aug 2008

Fitting The Western Or English Saddle To The Horse, Patricia Evans, Kerry A. Rood

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This publication gives tips on how to properly fit a saddle to the horse.


Selecting A Saddle To Fit The Rider, Patricia Evans, Clinton Depew Aug 2008

Selecting A Saddle To Fit The Rider, Patricia Evans, Clinton Depew

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This publication gives tips on selecting a saddle that will be comfortable for both the horse and rider.


Dermestid Beetles, Erin W. Hodgson, Katherine Coats, Alan H. Roe Aug 2008

Dermestid Beetles, Erin W. Hodgson, Katherine Coats, Alan H. Roe

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Dermestid beetles are in the family Dermestidae and order Coleoptera. These beetles are sometimes called larder beetles or carpet beetles. Adults range from 1 to 12 mm in length and have variable body coloration. In general, they are hairy, dark-colored, elongated, and have clubbed antennae. The larvae are light brown and can be up to 13 mm long. Many larvae have spines, called setae, on the back of the abdomen that are helpful with identification. Dermestid larvae and adults have chewing mouthparts.


Squash Bug, Diane Alston, James Barnhill Aug 2008

Squash Bug, Diane Alston, James Barnhill

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Squash bug (Anasa tristis) is a “true bug” with piercingsucking mouthparts (Order Hemiptera) in the leaffooted bug family (Coreidae). It is common throughout the U.S. and found from Canada to Central America. Adults (Fig. 1) emit a foul odor when disturbed and may be called “stink bugs”; however, true stink bugs are in a different true bug family.


"Effect Of Transplant Age, Tobacco Cultivar, Acibenzolar-S-Methyl, And Imidacloprid On Tomato Spotted Wilt Infection In Flue-Cured Tobacco", Claudia Nischwitz Jul 2008

"Effect Of Transplant Age, Tobacco Cultivar, Acibenzolar-S-Methyl, And Imidacloprid On Tomato Spotted Wilt Infection In Flue-Cured Tobacco", Claudia Nischwitz

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Beneficial Insects: Lacewings And Antilions, Erin W. Hodgson, Jessie Trina Jul 2008

Beneficial Insects: Lacewings And Antilions, Erin W. Hodgson, Jessie Trina

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Lacewings and antlions are insects in the order Neuroptera. There are over 4,000 different species of lacewings and antlions throughout the world. In general, the adults have soft bodies, long antennae, and prominent eyes.


Inspecting And Buying A New Or Used Saddle, Patricia A. Evans, Rusty Miller, Rebecca Lewis Jul 2008

Inspecting And Buying A New Or Used Saddle, Patricia A. Evans, Rusty Miller, Rebecca Lewis

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Whether purchasing a new or used saddle, several aspects should be evaluated. To determine if the saddle is sturdy and well-made some aspects to check include the leather, stitching, metal fittings and tree.


Fungus Gnats, Erin W. Hodgson, Brooke A. Lambert Jul 2008

Fungus Gnats, Erin W. Hodgson, Brooke A. Lambert

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Fungus gnats are small, long-legged flies in the families Mycetophilidae and Sciaridae. The dark-winged fungus gnat, Bradysia spp. is one of the most common indoor pests. Adults fly over plants, but consume only liquids and are harmless to plants.


Pseudoscorpions, Erin W. Hodgson, Alan H. Roe, Brooke Lambert Jul 2008

Pseudoscorpions, Erin W. Hodgson, Alan H. Roe, Brooke Lambert

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Pseudoscorpions, also known as false scorpions or book scorpions, are arachnids in the order Pseudoscorpionida. There are more than 3,300 different species of pseudoscorpions throughout the world, with the most dense populations found in the tropics and subtropics. They can be found throughout Utah.


Housing Backyard Chickens, David D. Frame Jun 2008

Housing Backyard Chickens, David D. Frame

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Owning a small flock of chickens is increasing in popularity, particularly in areas where local ordinances prohibit larger domestic animals, but allow for birds and/or small animals. Chickens not only furnish a ready source of home-grown meat and eggs, but also provide great pleasure as exhibition stock and even as pets. The purpose of this fact sheet is to give an overview of basic housing principles for small flocks of chickens.


Western Corn Rootworm, Erin Hodgson Jun 2008

Western Corn Rootworm, Erin Hodgson

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Western corn rootworm, Diabrotica virgifera virgifera, is one of the most devastating corn insect pests in the United States. In some years, corn rootworms can cause up to $1 billion in yield loss and control costs. In Utah, western corn rootworm has been detected in at least 13 counties (Fig. 1), but likely can be found throughout the state wherever corn is grown.


Centipedes, Erin W. Hodgson, Paul Bingham, Alan H. Roe Jun 2008

Centipedes, Erin W. Hodgson, Paul Bingham, Alan H. Roe

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Centipedes are long, slender arthropods in the class Chilopoda. Centipede means “hundred feet” because they appear to have many legs. Insects, millipedes and arachnids are close relatives. Centipedes should be considered beneficial because they are exclusively predatory. They eat a wide variety of smaller invertebrates, including insects. However, centipedes may be considered a nuisance to homeowners when they are found inside.


Fire Blight, Kent Evans, Erin Frank, Taun Beddes, Mike Pace Jun 2008

Fire Blight, Kent Evans, Erin Frank, Taun Beddes, Mike Pace

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The fall webworm, Hyphantria cunea, is a common defoliator of ornamental and fruit trees in Utah. Starting around late July, the caterpillars, webbing, and damage become noticeable, particularly in some of the canyons adjacent to populated areas (Little Cottonwood canyon, Logan canyon, Provo canyon, etc.).