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July 4th Weekend Explodes with Color!

 As the story goes, many of us are stuck at home with no fireworks show to attend.  But fear not, you can see a spectacular fireworks display of colors in our surrounding mountains.  Take some time in the coming weeks to enjoy a hike, breathe some mountain fresh air and admire the kaleidoscope of colors. …

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Farmers’ Feeding Utah

 If you are looking for a way to give to those in need and Utah farmers during this COVID-19 and drought crises, there may be an easier way.  Farmers Feeding Utah is a 501(c)(5) that, well in their words “connects Utahns in need with safe and locally-grown food. 100 percent of donations will go to purchasing, processing…

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Morning Glory Weed

Utah’s Most Hated Weed!

 It seems like all gardeners, novice or expert, know two weeds by name – dandelions and morning glory!  The morning glory plant is a very unwelcome visitor to any vegetable garden since it is so difficult to control.  Have you ever wondered what makes this pretty and delicate looking plant so tough?  Here are some…

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It’s Time to Get Serious About Pest Control!

 I don’t know about you, but I’ve been spending time in gardens lately and have seen loads of evidence of fruit and vegetable insect pests.  Something is chewing my kohlrabi starts and nibbling on my fig tree leaves.  I even picked some garden spinach yesterday and found lacewing eggs on a leaf loaded with aphids…

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How to Prioritize Irrigation During a Drought

 USU Extension is offering some advice on irrigation prioritization during drought.  It’s a great reminder on what needs water the most. Ask an Expert – How to Prioritize Home Irrigation During a Drought By Kelly Kopp | May 19, 2021 Due to drought conditions throughout the state, Governor Spencer Cox recently issued an executive order declaring a state…

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Find a Farmers’ Market

 Hi folks, USU Extension has created a new listing of Farmers’ Markets that will be open in 2021, Yea!!!  The website will be continuously updated to reflect on-going changes. Find a Farmers’ Market        

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Happy Mother’s Day

 Happy Mother’s Day to all you moms out there!!!  In celebration of your special day, here is a recent The Herald Journal News article which featured USU’s own worm whisperer. ‘Worm whisperer’: USU student uses earthworms to turn food waste to fertilizer  

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2021 Vegetable IPM Twilight Meetings

 Come learn and discuss new pest topics, production practices, and share your questions and thoughts with other vegetable producers and USU Extension experts. All meetings will start at 7 PM MDT and use the same Zoom Meeting link, participants are encouraged to come prepared to discuss, ask questions, and share ideas. Schedule of Meetings May…

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USU’s New Website on Drought

 Due to drought conditions throughout the state, Governor Spencer Cox recently issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency for Utah. To date, 100% of Utah is in the moderate drought category, and 90% of the state is experiencing extreme drought. To assist homeowners, businesses, agricultural producers, stakeholders, government partners and others, Utah State University…

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2021 Virtual Urban Homestead Expo

 2021 Urban Homestead Expo Saturday, April 17, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Calling all backyard gardeners, urban homesteaders, and hobby farmers! Do you want to step up your sustainability game? Interested in moving beyond Attend the Urban Homestead Expo to learn from our experts. Presented by: Utah State University Extension and the Jordan Valley Conservation Garden…

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Backyard Fruit Tree Care

 Spring is in the air!  However, before you get carried away with planting fruit trees, make sure to take some time to inform yourself on how to properly care for them.  Mair Murray with the Utah Pests team recently posted an excellent recorded presentation on backyard fruit tree care. Marion Murray, IPM Project Leader, Utah…

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New Pest Alert!!!!!

 You know it’s serious when a blog title gets 5 exclamation points, but there is a new pest in town and it deserves all of them!!!!! If you’ve never heard of the Japanese beetle, you need to learn about it.  We’ve seen it before in Utah and chased it out of town, that was then…

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New Factsheet on Utah Toxic Algae Blooms

 The USU Extension water quality team recently published a factsheet on the prevalence of toxic algae on food crops.  Turns out, drum roll please, it’s complicated but very important information of gardeners irrigating garden crops with contaminated water.  Here is a link to the factsheet. HABsinVegetablesEXT    

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9th Annual and Virtual Urban and Small Farms Conference!

 This week the Urban and Small Farms Conference planning committee is in feverous preparations for the first virtual conference starting next week, March 1-4, 2021.  We are very excited to be online this year with micro-farming, soils, water, small fruits, cut flowers, farm finance and animal session offerings.  For more information and to register, visit diverseag.org.…

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Start Your Own Seedlings Indoors

 Growing your own plants from seed can be a rewarding and fun hobby. Gardeners have a wider range of varieties to pick from when choosing seeds and can gift away extra transplants to a friend or neighbor. We love finding new and convenient ways to share information with a broad audience. Check out our past…

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