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Grand County Crop Production Costs And Returns, 2013, Michael Johnson, Kynda Curtis Dec 2013

Grand County Crop Production Costs And Returns, 2013, Michael Johnson, Kynda Curtis

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This fact sheet is intended to be a guide used to make production decisions, determine potential returns and prepare business and marketing plans.

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Are We Running Out Of Phosphorus?, Nayda Gonzalez, Rhonda Miller Dec 2013

Are We Running Out Of Phosphorus?, Nayda Gonzalez, Rhonda Miller

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Phosphorus is an essential nutrient. The world’s phosphorus supplies are limited. Do we have enough phosphorus to support our needs? This fact sheet addresses this question.

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Ceratobasidium Root Rot: A New Disease Of Watermelon In Arizona, Claudia Nischwitz Nov 2013

Ceratobasidium Root Rot: A New Disease Of Watermelon In Arizona, Claudia Nischwitz

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No abstract provided.

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Botrytis Neck Rot Of Onion, Claudia Nischwitz Nov 2013

Botrytis Neck Rot Of Onion, Claudia Nischwitz

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No abstract provided.

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Equine Viral Arteritis (Eva), Dirk K. Vanderwall, Kerry A. Rood, Bruce L. King Nov 2013

Equine Viral Arteritis (Eva), Dirk K. Vanderwall, Kerry A. Rood, Bruce L. King

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Equine viral arteritis (EVA) is a serious viral disease of horses that can affect the respiratory system and/or the reproductive system. Its importance to the U.S. equine industry was highlighted during a 2006 breeding industry outbreak that was associated with venereal spread of the virus in semen. This fact sheet provides background information of EVA, including prevention and control.

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Training Livestock To Avoid Specific Forage, Beth Burritt, Morgan Doran, Matt Stevenson Nov 2013

Training Livestock To Avoid Specific Forage, Beth Burritt, Morgan Doran, Matt Stevenson

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This fact sheet provides the basics of aversion training for livestock.

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Streptomycin Resistance Of Erwinia Amylovora Isolated From Apple (Malus Domesticus) In Utah, Claudia Nischwitz Oct 2013

Streptomycin Resistance Of Erwinia Amylovora Isolated From Apple (Malus Domesticus) In Utah, Claudia Nischwitz

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Management Of Young Calves For The Small Scale Hobbiest, Part 3: Calf Scours, Allen Young, Kerry A. Rood Oct 2013

Management Of Young Calves For The Small Scale Hobbiest, Part 3: Calf Scours, Allen Young, Kerry A. Rood

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This fact sheet provides information on dealing with calf scours for the small scale hobbiest, including treatment and prevention.

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Management Of Young Calves For The Small Scale Hobbiest, Part 2: Feeding, Allen Young, Kerry A. Rood Oct 2013

Management Of Young Calves For The Small Scale Hobbiest, Part 2: Feeding, Allen Young, Kerry A. Rood

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This fact sheet provides information for small scale hobbiests about feeding young calves, including liquid feeding, calf starter, and hay.

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High Altitude Recommendations For Electric Programmable Pressure Cookers, Debra Proctor, Ellen Serfustini, Susan Haws, Teresa Hunsaker, Karin E. Allen Oct 2013

High Altitude Recommendations For Electric Programmable Pressure Cookers, Debra Proctor, Ellen Serfustini, Susan Haws, Teresa Hunsaker, Karin E. Allen

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This fact sheet describes testing of four electric programmable pressure cookers at high altitudes.

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Management Of Young Calves For The Small Scale Hobbiest, Part 1: New Born Calf, Allen Young, Kerry A. Rood Oct 2013

Management Of Young Calves For The Small Scale Hobbiest, Part 1: New Born Calf, Allen Young, Kerry A. Rood

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This fact sheet provides tips to small scale hobbiests about caring for a new born calf.

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Google Search: Techniques, Paul Hill, Nicole Jensen, Nick Read, Stacey Macarthur Sep 2013

Google Search: Techniques, Paul Hill, Nicole Jensen, Nick Read, Stacey Macarthur

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Knowing how to utilize Google Search is powerful. Search skills are an essential 21st century skill that will serve you in finding, organizing, and leveraging information faster and more reliably, thereby increasing productivity and improving your quality of life online.

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What Makes A Good Bull?, James Keyes Sep 2013

What Makes A Good Bull?, James Keyes

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This fact sheet describes the importance of a good sire and how to select one.

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Google Search: Operators, Paul Hill, Nicole Jensen, Nick Read, Stacey Macarthur Sep 2013

Google Search: Operators, Paul Hill, Nicole Jensen, Nick Read, Stacey Macarthur

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Knowing how to utilize Google Search is powerful. Search skills are an essential 21st century skill that will serve you in finding, organizing, and leveraging information faster and more reliably, thereby increasing productivity and improving your quality of life online.

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Can Cows Eat Snow?, Jim Keyes Sep 2013

Can Cows Eat Snow?, Jim Keyes

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This fact sheet describes situations where cattle can survive on snow without having any other watagriculer supply.

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The Benefits Of Tannin-Containing Forages, Jennifer W. Macadam, Joe Brummer, Anowarul Islam, Glenn Shewmaker Sep 2013

The Benefits Of Tannin-Containing Forages, Jennifer W. Macadam, Joe Brummer, Anowarul Islam, Glenn Shewmaker

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This fact sheet describes tannins, a group of chemical compounds produced by a number of broadleaf forage plants, that can bind proteins.

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Google Search: Basics, Paul Hill, Nicole Jensen, Nick Read, Stacey Macarthur Sep 2013

Google Search: Basics, Paul Hill, Nicole Jensen, Nick Read, Stacey Macarthur

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Knowing how to utilize Google Search is powerful. Search skills are an essential 21st century skill that will serve you in finding, organizing, and leveraging information faster and more reliably, thereby increasing productivity and improving your quality of life online.

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Horse Marketing: Answers And Options, Jim Keyes Sep 2013

Horse Marketing: Answers And Options, Jim Keyes

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As marketing a horse in today's world can be difficult, information on marketing options in provided, including preparing a horse for sale and realistic horse values.

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Building A Quality Child Care Business, Susan Haws, Angela Wood Jul 2013

Building A Quality Child Care Business, Susan Haws, Angela Wood

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This guide is a resource to help one through the steps of becoming a certified or licensed child care provider, and includes locations of child care resources and referral centers throughout Utah, contact information, writing a business plan, and obtaining a business license.

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Practical Reproduction Strategies For Utah Beef Ranches, Kevin Heaton, Trent Wilde, Mark Nelson, Dale Zobell Jul 2013

Practical Reproduction Strategies For Utah Beef Ranches, Kevin Heaton, Trent Wilde, Mark Nelson, Dale Zobell

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This fact sheet identifies opportunities for beef cattle producers to improve herd reproduction.

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Marek's Disease (Md, Range Paralysis, Gray Eye), David D. Frame, Sarah Tilley, Mark C. Bland Jun 2013

Marek's Disease (Md, Range Paralysis, Gray Eye), David D. Frame, Sarah Tilley, Mark C. Bland

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This fact sheet describes one of the most commonly diagnosed diseases of backyard chickens. The clinical signs of Marek's Disease are descriptively illustrated, and an objective plan for diagnosis and control are discussed in a format understandable to the general small flock and/or backyard chicken owner.

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Planting Vegetables Midsummer For A Fall Harvest, Dennis Worwood Jun 2013

Planting Vegetables Midsummer For A Fall Harvest, Dennis Worwood

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Cool season vegetables are traditionally planted in the spring, but most can also be planted in midsummer for a fall harvest. This fact sheet lists vegetables adapted to midsummer planting in Utah and describes planting techniques and cultural practices.

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From Time To Quality Time: Making Every Moment Count, Naomi Brower, Joe Wallace Jun 2013

From Time To Quality Time: Making Every Moment Count, Naomi Brower, Joe Wallace

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This fact sheet includes suggestions for ways to maximize time with loved ones though transforming moments together into quality time.

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Strategies To Improve Recycling In Natural Areas: Examples From Zion National Park, Matthew Poirier, Roslynn Brain, Emily Barajas Jun 2013

Strategies To Improve Recycling In Natural Areas: Examples From Zion National Park, Matthew Poirier, Roslynn Brain, Emily Barajas

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The next life of a product, either a landfill or recycling center, is largely dependent on which bin products are placed in. As important as this may be, many people throw recyclable commodities in the trash, wasting valuable resources. ecause it is difficult to encourage sustainable behavior, this fact sheet outlines tips to increase the ease and accuracy of recycling in high traffic areas, using Zion National Park as a case study.

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Necrotic Ring Spot And Summer Patch Of Turfgrass, Claudia Nischwitz, Kelly Kopp, Jaydee Gunnell, Kent Evans, Erin Frank Jun 2013

Necrotic Ring Spot And Summer Patch Of Turfgrass, Claudia Nischwitz, Kelly Kopp, Jaydee Gunnell, Kent Evans, Erin Frank

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Occurrence Of Meloidogyne Fallax In North America, And Molecular Characterization Of M. Fallax And M. Minor From U.S. Golf Course Greens, Claudia Nischwitz May 2013

Occurrence Of Meloidogyne Fallax In North America, And Molecular Characterization Of M. Fallax And M. Minor From U.S. Golf Course Greens, Claudia Nischwitz

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No abstract provided.

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Wind Power In Utah, Whitney May, Roslynn Brain, Edwin Stafford May 2013

Wind Power In Utah, Whitney May, Roslynn Brain, Edwin Stafford

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This fact sheet defines wind power, describes its economic, social, and environmental benefits to the community, and includes common wind power myths.

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Simple Sprinkler Performance Testing For Monticello, Utah, Kelly Kopp May 2013

Simple Sprinkler Performance Testing For Monticello, Utah, Kelly Kopp

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This fact sheet describes how to perform a site inspection and a sprinkler test so you can irrigate your landscape more efficiently, and provides an irrigation schedule for Monticello, Utah.

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Simple Sprinkler Performance Testing For Hanksville, Utah, Kelly Kopp, Niel Allen, Mike Johnson May 2013

Simple Sprinkler Performance Testing For Hanksville, Utah, Kelly Kopp, Niel Allen, Mike Johnson

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This fact sheet describes how to perform a site inspection and a sprinkler test so you can irrigate your landscape more efficiently, and provides an irrigation schedule for Hanksville, Utah.

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Simple Sprinkler Performance Testing For Fillmore, Utah, Kelly Kopp, Niel Allen, Trent Wilde May 2013

Simple Sprinkler Performance Testing For Fillmore, Utah, Kelly Kopp, Niel Allen, Trent Wilde

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This fact sheet describes how to perform a site inspection and a sprinkler test so you can irrigate your landscape more efficiently, and provides an irrigation schedule for Fillmore, Utah.

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