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Engaging Educational Professionals Towards Training The Next Generation Within The Food, Agricultural, And Natural Resources Career Areas, Tyson Sorensen

Funded Research Records

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Buckhorn Plantain Control In Irrigated Pastures, Allan Sulser, Ralph Whitesides, Cory Ransom

All Current Publications

This fact sheet describes Buckhorn plantain, a weed with increasing significance in Utah. It includes a management options, and test plot observations and results.

Ncer Assistance Agreement Annual Progress Report For Grant #83582401 - Assessment Of Stormwater Harvesting Via Manage Aquifer Recharge (Mar) To Develop New Water Supplies In The Arid West: The Salt Lake Valley Example, Ryan Dupont, Joan E. Mclean, Richard C. Peralta, Sarah E. Null, Douglas B. Jackson-Smith

Civil and Environmental Engineering Faculty Publications

The aims of the original proposed project remain the same, that is, to test the hypothesis that Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) for stormwater harvesting is a technically feasible, socially and environmentally acceptable, economically viable, and permittable option for developing new water supplies for arid Western urban ecosystems experiencing increasing population, and climate change pressures on existing water resources. The project is being carried out via three distinct but integrated components that include: 1) Monitoring of existing distributed Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) harvesting schemes involving a growing number of demonstration Green Infrastructure (GI) test sites; 2) Integrated stormwater/vadose zone/groundwater/ ecosystem services …

Equine Piroplasmosis, Karl Hoopes, Barry Pittman

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This fact sheet describes equine Piropasmosis, a tick-borne disease that can affect horses, how it is transmitted, how it is diagnosed, prevention, and treatment.

The Farm Newsletter, Usu Student Organic Farm

USU Student Organic Farm Newsletter

Here at the farm we are about as anxious for the tomatoes to ripen as people can be. However, they just don't seem to be picking up the color that they should be at this point. One method for getting tomatoes to ripen is to cut them off the plant in bunches with some of the stem still attached and to let them sit/hang in a warm place out of direct sunlight. This should ripen them in about a week's time. We are going to try this with a few of our many many green tomatoes in the hope that …

The Farm Newsletter, Usu Student Organic Farm

USU Student Organic Farm Newsletter

Upon arrival at the farm early this morning, many of us were surprised to find that many of the plants were covered with frost. Aside from making harvest a very cold experience, frost us usually fatal to hot season produce such as squash and tomatoes. However, one technique that is often used by commercial farms to prevent frost damage is watering in the evening when frost is expected. This helps because water is capable of absorbing large amounts of heat (and releasing it). Ayla, the new farm manager, watered the field last night, and we have her to thank for …

Establishing Birdsfoot Trefoil In The Mountain West, Joe E. Brummer, Jennifer W. Macadam, Glenn Shewmaker, M. Anowarul Isllam

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This bulletin describes birdsfoot trefoil in the Mountain West, and why it should be considered for planting. It includes cultivar selection and seeding rate, establishment considerations, and interseeding methods. Its high nutritive value and ruminant-friendly tannins will support livestock production without risk of bloat, while it fixes nitrogen to increase production in the entire pasture.

The Farm Newsletter, Usu Student Organic Farm

USU Student Organic Farm Newsletter

School has officially started with fall semester classes. At this time of year several changes take place. Along with time changes in CSA pickups, now is the time when we begin the transition from the current to the new farm production manager. Joe (the current manager) is still with us, and he will continue to provide support and instruction. However many of our fall activities will be overseen by the production manager for next year. Ayla has been one of our support interns this summer and has been hoping and working to obtain this position. She is excited by what …

The Farm Newsletter, Usu Student Organic Farm

USU Student Organic Farm Newsletter

A Note on Carrots

Included in your shares with the carrots are the carrot greens. Though usually discarded, carrot tops are actually edible and highly nutritious. They can been eaten raw in salads, cooked into soups, or used in a variety of other ways. Important to note however is that due to the natural biological processes in the plant, if your carrot tops are left attached to the roots for an extended time they will make your carrots soft. This is because the plant is still alive and the leaves are still pulling moisture from the roots.

The Farm Newsletter, Usu Student Organic Farm

USU Student Organic Farm Newsletter

Due to the start of fall semester, the majority of our farm workers will not be available during regular pickup hours. Starting the week of August 29 - September 3, pick-up time for all CSA members will permanently change to Saturday from 10:00am to 12:00pm. All pick-ups will take place at the farm, which is located at 1750 N 800 E in Logan.

The Farm Newsletter, Usu Student Organic Farm

USU Student Organic Farm Newsletter

Earlier this year the farm applied for a grant from blue goes green in order to build and supply a new farm stand. We are proud to say that after having been awarded $200 for the purpose, the farm stand is now complete. As CSA members, you may not often see the farm stand, but instead pick up your produce either at the much larger pick-up area of the farm or on campus in the NR building.

The farm stand is used on Thursdays from 11am to 1pm to sell produce on campus to non-CSA members. Most of our produce …

Understanding The Semen Evaluation Portion Of The Breeding Soundness Evaluation, C. Kim Chapman, Kerry A. Rood

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This fact sheet explains the semen examination section of the bull breeding soundness evaluation form. It indicates what each category on the form is, why it is important, and what the requirements are for a bull to be considered a satisfactory breeder.

Interseeding Forage Kochia Into Established Crp Grass Stands, Jeffrey E. Banks, Robert L. Newhall, Blair L. Waldron

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This fact sheet is a summary of a research project that documented that interseeding forage kochia into existing CRP can increase its potential use for fall and winter grazing by livestock.

Calculating Fertilizer For Small Areas, Tiffany Maughan, Grant Cardon, Dan Drost

All Current Publications

This fact sheet and accompanying Excel Workbook is meant to help gardeners convert fertilizer recommendations to fit their individual garden plot size,

The Farm Newsletter, Usu Student Organic Farm

USU Student Organic Farm Newsletter

Coriander Beet Chips. Recipe by NakedBeet.

The Farm Newsletter, Usu Student Organic Farm

USU Student Organic Farm Newsletter

Gus (goose) is a sophomore at USU majoring in Plant Science. He is originally from Brazil but he has also spent time living in central Utah. He enjoys being outside and the air conditioning inside of buildings often makes him cold. Gus loves to go camping and rock climbing when he is not working on the farm. Gus grew up farming with his family and plans to work as a crop consultant assisting other farmers to better their harvests and practices. He loves to make jokes and has been a fun and valuable addition to the farm this summer. He …

The Farm Newsletter, Usu Student Organic Farm

USU Student Organic Farm Newsletter

Many of you have noticed and probably identified the hanging garlic in the pick-up area at the farm. After garlic is harvested it needs to undergo the process of curing in which it hangs/lays in an area with good air circulation out of direct sunlight. This allows the garlic to dry out slightly, which has several effects. First it allows the garlic to be kept in storage without rotting or molding; it allows the bulb to pull the remaining energy from the leaves as they dry; and finally it, in my opinion, intensifies the garlic's flavor. This curing takes place …

The Farm Newsletter, Usu Student Organic Farm

USU Student Organic Farm Newsletter

Here at the farm we are in a transitional period where the strawberries are slowing down and the raspberries are just starting up. There are not enough of either to provide for all CSA shares alone, however there are enough between them to do so. This week, if you arrive/arrived early enough, you have or will have the choice between either a bowl of raspberries or of strawberries. If you come at the end of the pick-up time there may only be one kind left. We hope everyone is happy with whatever they received.

The Farm Newsletter, Usu Student Organic Farm

USU Student Organic Farm Newsletter

Pick up on Tuesday of next week (July 5th) will be moved to Wednesday (July 6th) in order to accommodate those share holders who are out of town for Independence Day. Please email if this creates conflicts so separate arragngements can be made.

The Farm Newsletter, Usu Student Organic Farm

USU Student Organic Farm Newsletter

Basil-Mint Sauce. Recipe by http://www.eatingwell.com

This healthy herb sauce recipe brings together mint, basil and ground coriander. Use as a healthy sauce for topping chicken, fish or pasta.

The Farm Newsletter, Usu Student Organic Farm

USU Student Organic Farm Newsletter

Limeade with a Touch of Mint. Recipe by Elise Bauer

The Farm Newsletter, Usu Student Organic Farm

USU Student Organic Farm Newsletter

We had a volunteer day this last week on Wednesday when about 12-15 people from a school in Brigham City showed up to help us on the farm. They were there for about three hours and during that time we were able to prepare nearly all of our seed beds and plant about a third of them. We were also able to set up the irrigation sprinklers so that we don't have to water by hand. Some of the remaining planting beds will also be seeded, but the majority are for transplants from the greenhouse. We have been able to …

Time To Say Goodbye (Equine Euthanasia), Karl Hoopes, Holly Mason

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This fact sheet describes the process of euthanasia for horses, including techniques, confirming death, and disposal of body.

The Farm Newsletter, Usu Student Organic Farm

USU Student Organic Farm Newsletter

Joe is a junior majoring in Agricultural Education with a minor in Plant Science. This is his second year working on the farm and he has accepted for the season to manage farm production. He is passionate about gardening and he hopes to someday teach horticulture to high-school students. He is from Virginia, but he lives for the present here in Logan with is wife, two dogs and eight chickens. Joe loves to travel and wants to go all over the world teaching the benefits of sustainable food production

The Farm Newsletter, Usu Student Organic Farm

USU Student Organic Farm Newsletter

As of now, nearly all of our produce for our shares is coming from one hoop house. We are at the mercy of the weather at this time regarding our field crops. The cold weather of the past week has resulted in much smaller harvest of asparagus than we had hoped. Next week will hopefully see a bundle of asparagus back in each of your shares.

Genetic Testing For Defects And Performance Measures In Junior Livestock Show Hogs, Kevin Heaton, Kelby Howard, Joshua Dallin

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This fact sheet describes the sampling, testing, and the genetic test results from the 2015 Kane and Garfield County junior livestock market show hogs.

The Farm Newsletter, Usu Student Organic Farm

USU Student Organic Farm Newsletter

It’s the start of a new summer and there is a new set of interns to match. We have five student farm interns this summer. Our farm manager is Joe and some of you may remember him from last year. Daniel is our CSA manager, and our other three interns are Ayla, Gus (Goose), and Merrisa. We will be putting in a brief intro on each of them in the coming weeks, but for now here we are. We are excited to meet you all this week!

Dna Testing Of Junior Livestock Show Lambs, Kevin Heaton, Joshua Dallin, Kelby Howard

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This fact sheet describes how youth livestock programs can benefit from the knowledge and application of genetic testing.

Alternative Pest Control Methods For Homeowners, Helen Muntz, Rhonda Miller, Diane Alston

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This fact sheet explains how using a comprehensive, or integrated pest management approach, will help home gardeners reduce their reliance on pesticides for pest control.

Good Agricultural Practices (Gap): Certification Basics, Tiffany Maughan, Dan Drost, Shawn Olsen, Brent Black

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This publication provides guidelines for for agriculture producers to obtain GAP certification.