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Preserving Cherries, Charlotte P. Brennand, Ellen Serfustini

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This publication describes cherries and how to preserve them, including, selecting, canning, freezing, drying. It gives nutritional information and includes some recipes.

Preserving Apricots, Charlotte P. Brennand, Ann Henderson

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This publication provides information on the proper selection, preparation, freezing, and canning of apricots.

Preserving Pears, Charlotte P. Brennand, Teresa Hunsaker

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This publications provides information on pears, including freezing, canning, drying, storing, and nutritional information.

Preserving Tomatoes, Pauline Williams, Charlotte P. Brennand

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This publication provides information of preserving tomatoes by freezing, canning, and drying, and includes recipes.

Preserving Berries, Charlotte P. Brennand, Debra Proctor

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This publication describes kinds of berries, how to select, can, freeze, and dry them. It also gives storage and nutritional information.

Preserving Grapes, Christine Jensen, Charlotte P. Brennand

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This publication describes grapes, how to select, can, freeze and dry them. It gives storage and nutritional information.

Preserving Chile, Charlotte P. Brennand

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1. The best way to preserve chile depends on how you plan to use it and your available storage space. Frozen or canned chile is best for chile rellenos and salsas. Stews can use frozen, canned or dried chile. Dried chile has minimal storage requirements and is light-weight for taking on camping trips. Pickled chiles can be used on a relish plate or as an ingredient in other dishes.

Preserving Venison, Charlotte P. Brennand, Brian A. Nummer, Margie P. Memmott

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This publication describes venison and how to properly select, can, freeze, and store it.

First Report Of Two Curtoviruses In Spinach And Common Beet In Arizona, Claudia Nischwitz

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Lilac-Ash Borer, Ryan S. Davis, Taun Beddes, Jay B. Karren

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The lilac-ash borer (Podosesia syringae), belongs to a group of insects known as the clear-winged moths. The wings of most sesiid moths in have at least partially transparent wings (devoid of the colored scales that coat most moth and butterfly wings).

Cockroaches, Ryan S. Davis

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Cockroaches are one of the most difficult structural pests to eradicate because of their ability to hide, rapid reproduction, and resistance to and avoidance of many commonly used insecticide sprays and baits. Using an integrated pest management (IPM) program can greatly increase the possibility of successful control. There are 4 cockroach species that commonly infest structures in Utah, each with a specific biology; identify invading cockroaches before you develop an IPM plan. Proper identification of any pest will allow you to understand its biology, and use it against itself!

Toxins Reduce Palatability, Usu Extension

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Several years ago we had two research projects we assumed were unrelated. One focused on why goats avoid the current season’s growth of blackbrush and the other on how livestock learn to avoid foods high in toxins.

Training Livestock To Leave Streams And Use Uplands, Usu Extension

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Cattle can damage streams and surrounding vegetation—riparian areas—by breaking down banks decreasing water quality, and reducing wildlife living in the stream and on the land.

Toxin-Nutrient Interactions Influence Diet Selection, Usu Extension

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Given a choice herbivores prefer foods that are high in nutrients and low in toxins. Nevertheless, plants high in toxins are common on rangelands.

Presupuesto De Las Frambuesas Del Otoño En El Túnel Alto 2010, Utah State University

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La Producción De Las Fresas Utilizando El Túnel Alto, Daniel Rowley, Brent Black, Dan Drost

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Las fresas locales y frescas son siempre un favorito en los mercados de productores y en los puestos ambulantes. Las fresas crecen mejor en las temperaturas alrededor de 70 a 75˚ F (21 a 24˚ C). Los inviernos fríos y los veranos calientes solo dejan una temporada de fresas muy corta. Se diseñan los invernaderos para mantener temperaturas óptimas para el crecimiento y se las puede usar para cultivar las fresas durante todo el año. Sin embargo, los invernaderos son muy costosos para construir y operar. Los túneles altos son relativamente baratos para construir, con algunos diseños costando menos de …

Strawberry Plug Plant Production, Dan Drost, Brent Black, Daniel Rowley

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This publication provides information on growing strawberries including planting dates and harvesting methods.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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

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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

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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

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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.

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.

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

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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.

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).