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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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


Utah 4-H Stadium Jumping, Rebecca Lewis, Patricia Evans Jan 2009

Utah 4-H Stadium Jumping, Rebecca Lewis, Patricia Evans

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This publication outlines details of stadium jumping courses for horses.


Agrosecurity - Protecting America's Food Supply, An Introduction To Agrosecurity Challenges, C Kim Chapman, Kerry A. Rood Jan 2009

Agrosecurity - Protecting America's Food Supply, An Introduction To Agrosecurity Challenges, C Kim Chapman, Kerry A. Rood

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This fact sheet intends to introduce the topic of agrosecurity.


Molting And Determining Production Of Laying Hens, David D. Frame Jan 2009

Molting And Determining Production Of Laying Hens, David D. Frame

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Genetically predisposed yellow-skinned chicken breeds (e.g., Mediterranean and Continental) fed a diet containing xanthophyll will exhibit a yellow color to fat, skin, beak, legs, and feet.


Recording Proper Outdoor Lighting, Stephen Sagers, Ron Patterson Jan 2009

Recording Proper Outdoor Lighting, Stephen Sagers, Ron Patterson

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The function of a camera is to record light rays. A digital camera records light rays in an electronic code. When taking pictures outdoors regulating the sun’s light influences quality more than any other non-camera factor.


Iron Chlorosis In Berries, Brent Black, Grant Cardon, Corey Ransom Jan 2009

Iron Chlorosis In Berries, Brent Black, Grant Cardon, Corey Ransom

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No abstract provided.


Showing The 4-H Hunter, Rebecca Lewis, Patricia Evans Jan 2009

Showing The 4-H Hunter, Rebecca Lewis, Patricia Evans

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This publication gives important information to consider when preparing to compete in a 4-H Hunter competition.