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Aphid Natural Enemies And Biological Control, Ron Patterson, Ricardo Ramirez Feb 2021

Aphid Natural Enemies And Biological Control, Ron Patterson, Ricardo Ramirez

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This fact sheet lists common arthropods of Utah that eat aphids. It will help identify those arthropods and will describe management practices that aid in their success. Many of these predators will eat other plant damaging insects in addition to aphids.

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Community Agriculture: Concepts, Models, And Impacts, Bayli Hanson, Roslynn Brain Mccann, Sean Damitz Jan 2021

Community Agriculture: Concepts, Models, And Impacts, Bayli Hanson, Roslynn Brain Mccann, Sean Damitz

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Community agriculture initiatives are often run by organizations (1) relying on volunteer structures; (2) growing produce sustainably; and (3) aiming to improve health and access to food in their communities. To clarify “growing produce sustainably,” the Utah Conservation Corps Urban Community Farm (UCC UCF) (a volunteer and AmeriCorps-driven community agriculture model based in Logan, Utah) engages in regenerative agriculture practices, which are reviewed in this fact sheet. Community agriculture benefits and challenges are explored.

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Economic Impacts Of Drought In Utah: Uintah And Ouray Reservation, Tatiana Drugova, Kynda R. Curtis, Man-Keun Kim Jan 2021

Economic Impacts Of Drought In Utah: Uintah And Ouray Reservation, Tatiana Drugova, Kynda R. Curtis, Man-Keun Kim

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Sustaining agricultural production on tribal lands will become progressively more challenging in the future due to decreased water availability, extended droughts, and changes in precipitation amounts and timing. The objective of this fact sheet is to illustrate the economic impacts of drought on agriculture and the economy of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation in Utah.

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Impacts Of Drought On Tribal Economies In New Mexico, Tatiana Drugova, Kynda R. Curtis, Man-Keun Kim Jan 2021

Impacts Of Drought On Tribal Economies In New Mexico, Tatiana Drugova, Kynda R. Curtis, Man-Keun Kim

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Sustaining agricultural production on tribal lands will become progressively more challenging in the future due to decreased water availability, extended droughts, and changes in precipitation amounts and timing. This fact sheet will illustrate the potential economic impacts of drought on agriculture and reservation economies in New Mexico. New Mexico is the fifth driest state in the United States, with average yearly precipitation of 13.38 inches, and 69% of the state experienced abnormally dry conditions over the past two decades. The results discussed here cover six reservations located in New Mexico, including Acoma Pueblo, Jicarilla Apache Nation, Laguna Pueblo, Mescalero Apache …

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Impacts Of Drought On Tribal Economies In Arizona, Tatiana Drugova, Kynda R. Curtis, Man-Keun Kim Jan 2021

Impacts Of Drought On Tribal Economies In Arizona, Tatiana Drugova, Kynda R. Curtis, Man-Keun Kim

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Sustaining agricultural production on tribal lands will become progressively more challenging in the future due to decreased water availability, extended droughts, and changes in precipitation amounts and timing. The objective of this fact sheet is to illustrate the economic impacts of drought on agriculture and reservation economies in Arizona. Arizona is the fourth driest state in the United States, with average yearly precipitation of 11.24 inches, and 78% of the state experienced abnormally dry conditions over the past 20 years. The results discussed here cover five reservations located in Arizona, including the Hopi Tribe, Navajo Nation, San Carlos Apache Tribe, …

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Impacts Of Drought On Tribal Economies In Nevada, Tatiana Drugova, Kynda R. Curtis, Man-Keun Kim Jan 2021

Impacts Of Drought On Tribal Economies In Nevada, Tatiana Drugova, Kynda R. Curtis, Man-Keun Kim

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Sustaining agricultural production (e.g., crops, food, livestock) on tribal lands will become progressively more challenging in the future due to decreased water availability, extended droughts, and changes in precipitation amounts and timing. The objective of this fact sheet is to illustrate the economic impacts of drought on agriculture and reservation economies in Nevada.

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Three-Lined Potato Beetle, Nick Volesky Dec 2020

Three-Lined Potato Beetle, Nick Volesky

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The three-lined potato beetle (Lema daturaphila) is part of the Chrysomelidae family of beetles. It originates from North and Central America but has since been reported causing economic damage to crops worldwide, such as the cape gooseberry in South Africa and potato in Australia. Though uncommon, the three-lined potato beetle has previously been documented in Utah. In August 2020, it was closely observed causing economic damage in tomatillo production on a commercial vegetable farm in rural Box Elder County, Utah. This fact sheet reviews three-lined potato beetle identification, life cycle, and look-alikes, damage, and management.

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Row Covers, Nick Volesky, Katherine Wagner Dec 2020

Row Covers, Nick Volesky, Katherine Wagner

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In agricultural use, a row cover is a transparent or semitransparent material that is used over crops (typically vegetables) for a variety of purposes. As an integrated pest management tool, row covers act as a physical barrier that prevents the movement of pests such as insects, birds, and mammals, to host plants. This form of management is popular in organic production to avoid chemical application. Row covers are also used to shield crops from environmental factors like cold or hot temperatures, and wind. Commonly used methods of application include floating row covers, hoop-supported row covers (also called low tunnels), and …

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Managing Suckers Around Fruit Trees, Samuel Johnson, Teryl Roper, Xin Dai Nov 2020

Managing Suckers Around Fruit Trees, Samuel Johnson, Teryl Roper, Xin Dai

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Many types of fruit trees produce suckers around the base of the tree. Crown suckers arise in the area immediately surrounding the tree trunk (Photo 1), and root suckers can arise from roots further away from the trunk. Not only are suckers around trees unsightly, but they can also harbor insect pests like wooly apple aphid and provide points of entry for diseases like fire blight. If suckers are profuse, they interfere with in-row weed management and can absorb systemic herbicides such as glyphosate. Some rootstocks used for fruit trees such as M.7 for apples and Mazzard for cherries are …

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Beginning And Small Acreage Farms: Nonmotorized Tool Selection, Sheriden M. Hansen, Melanie Stock, Dan Drost, Katherine Wagner Nov 2020

Beginning And Small Acreage Farms: Nonmotorized Tool Selection, Sheriden M. Hansen, Melanie Stock, Dan Drost, Katherine Wagner

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Farming on 2 acres or less can be challenging, especially when considering equipment selection. It is important to carefully consider the equipment options available. Tools should be cost-effective, task and operation appropriate, of high quality and durability, and provide labor savings. Appropriate equipment contributes to farm viability by enhancing labor efficiency and crop quality. This fact sheet briefly describes equipment beginning farmers commonly need or use on small farms.

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Fostering Community Supported Agriculture In Utah, Kelsey Hall, Roslynn Brain Nov 2020

Fostering Community Supported Agriculture In Utah, Kelsey Hall, Roslynn Brain

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This curriculum contains seven modules that describe the fundamentals of CSA, CSA marketing and outreach, CSA management, CSA pricing, CSA crop planning, legal concerns for CSA operations, and additional resources.

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Size And Scope Of Grand County Agriculture 2019, Ryan Feuz, Ryan Larsen, Michael Johnson Oct 2020

Size And Scope Of Grand County Agriculture 2019, Ryan Feuz, Ryan Larsen, Michael Johnson

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Grand County is located in the center of the state along the eastern border with Colorado. As of 2017, the population was estimated at 9,674. Other surrounding Utah counties include Uintah, Carbon, Emery, Wayne, and San Juan. This fact sheet reviews information about land ownership, growing season, crop and livestock production, irrigation, farm income, and the average age of operator of Grand County agriculture in Utah.

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Size And Scope Of Washington County Agriculture 2019, Ryan Feuz, Ryan Larsen, Ben Scow Oct 2020

Size And Scope Of Washington County Agriculture 2019, Ryan Feuz, Ryan Larsen, Ben Scow

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Washington County, named for the first president of the United States, George Washington, is located in the southwest corner of Utah. It is bordered by Nevada on the west and Arizona on the south. Other surrounding Utah counties include Iron and Kane. In 2017, the population was estimated at 165,662. Much of the terrain is rough and arid with little area conducive to agriculture. This fact sheet reviews the land ownership, growing season, crop, fruit and livestock production, irrigation, and farm income and age of operator information for Washington County, Utah agriculture.

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Size And Scope Of Tooele County Agriculture 2019, Ryan Feuz, Ryan Larsen, Linden Greenhalgh Oct 2020

Size And Scope Of Tooele County Agriculture 2019, Ryan Feuz, Ryan Larsen, Linden Greenhalgh

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Tooele County is in northwestern Utah. It borders Nevada. Other surrounding Utah counties include Box Elder, Weber, Davis, Salt Lake, Utah, and Juab. As of 2017, the population of Tooele County was estimated at 67,456. The Great Salt Lake Desert covers much of the western portion of the county while the eastern portion contains many small towns outside of Salt Lake City. Tooele County is the second-largest county in Utah. This fact sheet reviews the land ownership, growing season, crop and livestock production, and farm income and age of farm operators in Tooele County.

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Nutrient Management Strategies For Organic Vegetable Production, Emma Jones, Daniela Barrera, Jennifer R. Reeve, Dan Drost Sep 2020

Nutrient Management Strategies For Organic Vegetable Production, Emma Jones, Daniela Barrera, Jennifer R. Reeve, Dan Drost

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Organic vegetable production can be profitable for growers in Utah looking to supply local markets. Much of Utah has short growing seasons (<150 days frost-free) with hot, dry summers and cold winters. Organic growers must work within these constraints to generate sufficient soil fertility using cover crops, composts, and targeted use of commercial organic fertilizers. This fact sheet explores nutrient management techniques used at the Utah State University (USU) Student Organic Farm (Student Farm) located in Cache County. In operation since 2008, the Student Farm was certified organic in 2011.

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Nitrogen Fertilizer Guide For First-Year Small Grains Following Alfalfa, Matt Yost, Collin Pound, Earl Creech, Grant Cardon, Jody Gale, Michael Pace, Boyd Kitchen, Steve Price, Kevin Heaton, Mark Nelson, Trent Wilde, Katie Russell Jul 2020

Nitrogen Fertilizer Guide For First-Year Small Grains Following Alfalfa, Matt Yost, Collin Pound, Earl Creech, Grant Cardon, Jody Gale, Michael Pace, Boyd Kitchen, Steve Price, Kevin Heaton, Mark Nelson, Trent Wilde, Katie Russell

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Nitrogen (N) fertilizer is one of the most expensive crop inputs. It is an essential nutrient for most crops and often increases yield more than any other nutrient. Small grains are no exception. Alfalfa is the dominant crop in Utah in terms of area and gross sales, and as a nitrogen-fixing legume, it does not require nitrogen fertilizer. When terminated, alfalfa usually leaves a lot of nitrogen in the soil for subsequent crops. The amount of nitrogen that it supplies to following crops has been termed the “alfalfa N credit.” In many cases, this credit can be up to 300 …

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What Drives Bull Prices, And How Much Can I Spend On A Bull?, Matthew D. Garcia, Ryan Larsen, C. K. Chapman Jul 2020

What Drives Bull Prices, And How Much Can I Spend On A Bull?, Matthew D. Garcia, Ryan Larsen, C. K. Chapman

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Several factors determine the age-old question of how much to pay for a bull. These factors are highly variable and can fluctuate from year to year. The five main factors influencing bull prices are explored in this fact sheet, including breed, availability, auction activity, breeder reputation, and genetic potential.

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Velvet Longhorned Beetle (Trichoferus Campestris (Faldermann), Taryn M. Rodman, Lori R. Spears, Diane G. Alston, Cami Cannon, Kristopher Watson, Joey Caputo Jul 2020

Velvet Longhorned Beetle (Trichoferus Campestris (Faldermann), Taryn M. Rodman, Lori R. Spears, Diane G. Alston, Cami Cannon, Kristopher Watson, Joey Caputo

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The velvet longhorned beetle is an invasive wood-boring pest that is native to Asia and Russia. It infests fruit, forest, and ornamental trees, as well as green and dry wood, such as timber and lumber. This fact sheet provides a description, and information on life history, plant hosts, injury symptoms, monitoring, and management.

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First Detector Guide To Invasive Insects, Lori R. Spears, Diane G. Alston, Erin Brennan, Cami Cannon, Joey Caputo, Ryan Davis, Liz Herbertson, Colleen Keyes, Danielle Malesky, Darren Mcavoy, Ann M. Mull, Ricardo A. Ramirez, Taryn M. Rodman, Kristopher Watson Jul 2020

First Detector Guide To Invasive Insects, Lori R. Spears, Diane G. Alston, Erin Brennan, Cami Cannon, Joey Caputo, Ryan Davis, Liz Herbertson, Colleen Keyes, Danielle Malesky, Darren Mcavoy, Ann M. Mull, Ricardo A. Ramirez, Taryn M. Rodman, Kristopher Watson

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This is a guide to help first detectors identify invasive insects, including biology, identification, and monitoring.

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Size And Scope Of Uintah County Agriculture 2019, Ryan Feuz, Ryan Larsen, Boyd Kitchen Jun 2020

Size And Scope Of Uintah County Agriculture 2019, Ryan Feuz, Ryan Larsen, Boyd Kitchen

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Uintah County is part of the Colorado Plateau on the eastern border of Utah. It is in the Uintah Basin in the northeastern part of the state and borders Colorado. Other surrounding Utah counties include Daggett, Duchesne, Carbon, Emery, and Grand. Much of the economy in the county is based on natural resources, such as natural gas and oil production. Agricultural production is also very important in the county’s economy. This fact sheet examines the land ownership, crop and livestock production, climate, growing season, and farm income in Uintah County.

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Size And Scope Of Juab County Agriculture 2019, Ryan Feuz, Ryan Larsen, Ruger Carter Jun 2020

Size And Scope Of Juab County Agriculture 2019, Ryan Feuz, Ryan Larsen, Ruger Carter

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Juab County is located in the western central part of Utah. It shares its western border with Nevada. Other surrounding Utah counties include Tooele, Utah, Sanpete, and Millard. Its primary economic base comes from agriculture, manufacturing, mining, recreation, and electrical power. As of 2017, the population was estimated at 11,250. This fact sheet provides information on land use and ownership, growing season, crop and livestock production, and age and income of farm operators in Juab County.

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Size And Scope Of Utah Agriculture 2019, Ryan Feuz, Ryan Larsen Jun 2020

Size And Scope Of Utah Agriculture 2019, Ryan Feuz, Ryan Larsen

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Utah is part of the Mountain West region of states and is bordered by Idaho to the north, Wyoming to the northeast, Colorado to the east, Arizona to the south, and Nevada to the west. It also shares its southeast corner with New Mexico. As of July 1, 2019, the U.S. Census Bureau (2019) estimated the population of Utah was 3,205,958. This fact sheet explores the land use and ownership, climate and growing season, crop and livestock production, irrigation, and information regarding farm income and operators in the state of Utah.

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Aging Horses By Their Teeth, Karl Hoopes, Patricia Evans, Nancy Jack Jun 2020

Aging Horses By Their Teeth, Karl Hoopes, Patricia Evans, Nancy Jack

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This publication tells how to pinpoint a horses age, within a fairly narrow range, by examining its teeth. Being able to pinpoint age can be of use to owners of unregistered horses or horses whose age is unknown for any reason. Many health and nutrition management decisions are directly related to age and dental wear, making it even more important for all horse owners to have a general understanding of how a horse’s mouth changes with age. From a historical perspective, up until recently when organized associations started keeping birth dates on registered horses, most horse professionals took great pride …

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Tomatillos In The Garden, Kristiane Pedersen, Dan Drost Jun 2020

Tomatillos In The Garden, Kristiane Pedersen, Dan Drost

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This fact sheet describes tomatillos. It includes information on varieties of tomatillos, how to grow them, problems that may occur, harvest and storage, productivity, nutrition, and frequently asked questions.

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Pumpkins In The Garden, Dan Drost, Rick Hefelbower Jun 2020

Pumpkins In The Garden, Dan Drost, Rick Hefelbower

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This fact sheet describes pumpkins, recommended varieties and how to grow them, including planting and spacing, problems that may occur, harvest and storage, and nutrition.

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Parsnips In The Garden, Dan Drost, Wade Bitner Jun 2020

Parsnips In The Garden, Dan Drost, Wade Bitner

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This fact sheet provides information for growing parsnips in the garden, including varieties, how to grow them, pest control, harvest and storage, productivity, nutrition, and frequently asked questions.

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Potatoes In The Garden, Dan Drost May 2020

Potatoes In The Garden, Dan Drost

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This fact sheet describes growing potatoes in the garden, and includes recommended varieties, tips on growing, problems, harvest and storage, productivity, nutrition, and frequently asked questions.

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Chicory In The Garden, Dan Drost, Rachael Gibson May 2020

Chicory In The Garden, Dan Drost, Rachael Gibson

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This fact sheet describes chicory, recommended varieties, how to grow, planting and spacing, problems, harvest and storage, and nutrition.

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Size And Scope Of Daggett County Agriculture 2020, Ryan Feuz, Ryan Larsen, Boyd Kitchen May 2020

Size And Scope Of Daggett County Agriculture 2020, Ryan Feuz, Ryan Larsen, Boyd Kitchen

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Daggett County is located along the eastern top border of Utah. To the north, Daggett County is bordered by Wyoming while Colorado shares its border to the east. Other surrounding Utah counties include Uintah, Duchesne, and Summit. In the 19th century, the area was a favorite for mountain men, fur trappers, and traders. Ranching and farming have always played an important role in Daggett County. Its primary economic base today comes from tourism and recreation. The population was estimated at 1,029 in 2017. This fact sheet provides details on the land ownership, growing season, crop and livestock production, and farm …

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Peanuts In The Garden, Dan Drost, Taun Beddes May 2020

Peanuts In The Garden, Dan Drost, Taun Beddes

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This fact sheet describes peanuts, recommended varieties, how to grow, planting and spacing, problems, harvest and storage, and nutrition.

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