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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 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.


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.


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.


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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No abstract provided.


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.


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 …


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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).


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.


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.


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.


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.


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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Managing Your Horse On A Tight Budget, Patricia Evans Jun 2009

Managing Your Horse On A Tight Budget, Patricia Evans

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This publication gives tips to giving your horse the proper love and care it needs while sticking to a budget.


The Effects Of Prescribed Fire On Greater Sage-Grouse On Anthro Mountain, Duchesne County, Utah 2008 Annual Report, Eric Thacker, Terry A. Messmer May 2009

The Effects Of Prescribed Fire On Greater Sage-Grouse On Anthro Mountain, Duchesne County, Utah 2008 Annual Report, Eric Thacker, Terry A. Messmer

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Internal Parasites And Your Horse: A Cause For Concern, Patricia Evans, Jennifer Nadeau May 2009

Internal Parasites And Your Horse: A Cause For Concern, Patricia Evans, Jennifer Nadeau

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This publication describes different types of worms that are prevalent among horses and discusses how to best treat and prevent worm infestation.


Dothistroma Needle Blight, Erin Frank, Kent Evans Apr 2009

Dothistroma Needle Blight, Erin Frank, Kent Evans

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A landscape design should meet the needs of the people who will use and maintain the area while incorporating the site’s existing environmental conditions into the design. Water is a limiting resource in Utah, so designing the landscape to efficiently use water is important. Conserving water in the landscape can be accomplished by selecting low water use plants, designing and scheduling irrigation systems efficiently, grouping plants according to their water requirements, and using hardscaping materials (patios, stone paths, decks, etc.) appropriately to reduce the area requiring irrigation.


Working With Sage-Grouse Local Working Groups, Utah State University Apr 2009

Working With Sage-Grouse Local Working Groups, Utah State University

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Iris Yellow Spot Virus In Onions, Kent Evans, Erin Frank Apr 2009

Iris Yellow Spot Virus In Onions, Kent Evans, Erin Frank

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Before deciding to take any pest control action, be sure you have correctly identified the pest (insect, mite, disease, weed, vertebrate, etc.). Proper pest identification is essential for determining if control is necessary and for selection of the best suited control options.


Working With Sage-Grouse Local Working Groups. A Practical Guide For Nrcs Staff., Lorien Belton, Douglas B. Jackson-Smith, Terry Messmer Apr 2009

Working With Sage-Grouse Local Working Groups. A Practical Guide For Nrcs Staff., Lorien Belton, Douglas B. Jackson-Smith, Terry Messmer

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This publication serves as a guide for NRCS staff for working with local sage-grouse working groups.


Fecal Egg Count Tests Improve Deworming Programs, Patricia Evans, Kerry A. Rood Apr 2009

Fecal Egg Count Tests Improve Deworming Programs, Patricia Evans, Kerry A. Rood

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This publication discusses improvements that have been made to deworming programs.


Take-All Patch In Turf, Erin Frank, Kent Evans Apr 2009

Take-All Patch In Turf, Erin Frank, Kent Evans

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Subterranean termites are social insects with a caste system, and belong to the order Isoptera and family Termititae. These termites are closely related to drywood (Kalotermitidae) and dampwood (Termopsidae) termites.


Daily Horse Observations For Horse Owners, Patricia Evans, Karen Waite Apr 2009

Daily Horse Observations For Horse Owners, Patricia Evans, Karen Waite

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This publication gives suggestions of what to watch for on a daily basis to assure your horse is healthy and happy.


Utah Farmland Assessment Act, Kevin Heaton, Clark Israelsen, Linden Greenhalgh Apr 2009

Utah Farmland Assessment Act, Kevin Heaton, Clark Israelsen, Linden Greenhalgh

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This publication is a description of how productive farmland is assessed for property tax.