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Utah pests quarterly newsletter from the Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory and USU Extension.

Utah pests quarterly newsletter from the Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory and USU Extension.

The State of Utah has a long history and tradition of successful wildlife management and conservation. In the case of the greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus), significant contributions to the science, management, and conservation of the species have been achieved under state management authority. The first strategic plan for greater sage-grouse was developed in 2002, revised in 2009 and again in 2013. Each plan iteration has incorporated the latest research on local sage-grouse ecology and responses to management actions as well as consolidated state-wide strategies to guide future management and conservation in Utah. These cumulative actions validate the role and impact of state management authority and role of voluntary conservation measures in achieving certainty in sage-grouse conservation.

Newsletter of the Utah State University Extension Community-Based Conservation Program.

This fact sheet includes recommended varieties of chives, how to grow them, problems, harvest and storage information and frequently asked questions.

This fact sheet describes celery in the garden, varieties, how to grow, problems, harvesting and storage, productivity, nutrition, and frequently asked questions.

This publication provides guide to eating, selecting, cooking, and storing broccoli.

This fact sheet describes black salsify in the garden, varieties, how to grow, problems, harvesting and storage, productivity, and frequently asked questions.

This fact sheet describes brussels sprouts in the garden, gives recommended varieties, how to grow, problems, harvest and storage, productivity, and nutrition.

This fact sheet describes growing beets in Utah gardens. It includes varieties, how to grow them, how to control pests, harvesting and storage, productivity, nutrition and answers to frequently asked questions.

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 in their ability to determine age by examining the teeth of any horse. Aging the horse by its teeth is not an exact science, but changes do occur that can help determine approximate age, and anyone can learn the basics.

This fact sheet includes recommended varieties of artichokes, how to grow them, problems, harvest and storage information and frequently asked questions.

This fact sheet describes calendula in the garden, gives recommended varieties, how to grow, problems, harvest and storage, productivity, and nutrition.

Added sugar has become a hot topic among health professionals and in the media. Based on the best available evidence, health professionals recommend that less than 10% of daily calories come from added sugar (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services [HHS] & U.S. Department of Agriculture [USDA], 2015c) in order to maintain a balanced diet with all the important nutrients. In this fact sheet, we will address why and how to limit added sugar in your diet, what it is, and where to find it.

This fact sheep provides tips on growing eggplant in Utah, including how to grow, soil and soil preparation, planting and spacing, mulches, row covers, water, fertilization. It discusses weed, insect, and disease problems, harvest and storage recommendations, productivity and nutrition.

This guide's steps were compiled during background research for advertising acceptance of SNAP benefits using Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards and the Double Up Food Bucks (Double Up) program offered at farmers markets throughout Utah. Information in this guide will expand marketing campaigns across Utah to promote farmers markets already accepting SNAP benefits, especially to minority and low-income populations. The information, however, may be generalized to other health/food programs and to populations with low incomes in other states.

Newsletter of the Utah State University Extension Community-Based Conservation Program.

This publication goes over the different types of English lavendar and how to successfully grow it in the garden.

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

Consuming a healthy diet can benefit everyone—especially individuals with substance use disorder (SUD), a disorder that occurs when frequent use of drugs or alcohol causes impairment, health issues, and difficulties with managing daily responsibilities (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration [SAMHSA], 2020). Although often overlooked, nutrition can play a key role in the treatment and recovery process for individuals with SUD, and should be included as part of a holistic approach toward recovery. In this fact sheet we will review how diet and nutrition are impacted during an active addiction, and the influence nutrition can have on treatment and recovery. This fact sheet also includes tips to use when advocating for integrating nutrition interventions into SUD treatment and recovery.

Utah pests quarterly newsletter from the Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory and USU Extension.

Utah pests quarterly newsletter from the Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory and USU Extension.

Utah pests quarterly newsletter from the Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory and USU Extension.

Native to the eastern United States, fox squirrels (Sciurus niger) were first documented in Utah in 2011. It is unknown how fox squirrels made their way into Utah; however, it is possible they followed riparian corridors (areas along rivers, where trees often grow) through Colorado into Utah and were only detected once their populations grew in number. Since the Utah Natural Heritage Program began tracking them, there have been over 500 observations of this species, predominantly around Salt Lake City and the Wasatch Front. Fox squirrels are the largest tree squirrel in the U.S. (17–28 inches, and 17.5–37.5 ounces). This fact sheet reviews diet and habitat and control methods, as fox squirrels can cause damage to personal property.

This fact sheet describes kale in the garden, gives recommended varieties, how to grow, problems, harvest and storage, productivity, and nutrition.

This fact sheet describes garden cress in the garden, varieties, how to grow, problems, harvesting and storage, productivity, nutrition, and frequently asked questions.

This fact sheet describes hops in the garden, varieties, how to grow, problems, harvesting and storage, productivity, and vine care.

This publication describes French Tarragon and how to plant it in the garden, including varieties, how to grow, problems, harvesting and storage, productivity, and uses and nutrition.

This bulletin describes the two types of forest grouse that inhabit mountain forests and rangelands in Utah, the ruffed grouse and the dusky grouse. It tells the species differences such as breeding, survival and reproduction, and broods. It includes tips for forest grouse hunters.

This publication provides recipes, instructions, and ingredient lists for a week's worth of freezer meals.

Diets are commonly prescribed to induce weight loss and reduce the risk of many diseases. Because a standard daily calorie restriction diet is often hard to maintain, other diet alternatives such as fasting diets were created. Fasting diets have been found to be effective, though they may not be any more effective than typical diets. Before beginning a fasting diet, it is best to seek professional medical advice to assess individual risks and circumstances. This fact sheet helps readers learn more about the safety, health, and effectiveness of fasting diets.

This fact sheet describes fennel in the garden, varieties, how to grow, problems, harvesting and storage, productivity, and frequently asked questions.

Concentrate (grain) should be considered only as supplements to good quality hay. In general, a mature horse does not require the energy provided by concentrate-type feeds (grains/sweet feeds, pelleted feed, etc.) unless the horse is used for more than light work or in production, such as a lactating mare or a breeding stallion. Too many times horses are overfed rather than underfed. This fact sheet will help horse owners understand the digestive process and the general feeding requirements, including different grains and mixed grains, for their horses.

Newsletter of the Utah State University Extension Community-Based Conservation Program.

Newsletter of the Utah State University Extension Community-Based Conservation Program.

Communities spend thousands of dollars on first responders to protect them physically: body armor for law enforcement officers, heat resistant gear for firefighters, gloves and reflective clothing for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel. Supporting and investing in programs related to first responders’ mental health is equally important in keeping their minds safe. First responders train long hours each year to stay prepared for almost any situation. In the past, training has centered around physical safety and job efficiency. In recent years, efforts have been made to include mental health training and reduce the stigma associated with mental health for first responders (Rose et al., 2015). It’s easy to realize that first responders endure hazardous conditions, traumatic events, and long hours on the job, but much of the stress comes from the everyday job requirements. This fact sheet examines burnout, compassion fatigue, stigma, and protective factors, as well as providing valuable resources to address the mental health concerns of first responders.

Just as people visit the dentist on a regular basis to maintain proper dental health, horses also require regular dental care. Horses should have at least annual dental check-ups to maintain proper alignment and remove points and hooks. This publication provides facts and suggestions on basic equine dental care for horses of all ages.

The State of Utah has a long history and tradition of successful wildlife management and conservation. In the case of the greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus), significant contributions to the science, management, and conservation of the species have been achieved under state management authority. The first strategic plan for greater sage-grouse was developed in 2002, revised in 2009 and again in 2013. Each plan iteration has incorporated the latest research on local sage-grouse ecology and responses to management actions as well as consolidated state-wide strategies to guide future management and conservation in Utah. These cumulative actions validate the role and impact of state management authority and role of voluntary conservation measures in achieving certainty in sage-grouse conservation.

Newsletter of the Utah State University Extension Community-Based Conservation Program.

Chronic pain is pain that lasts longer than six months and may continue even after illnesses or injuries have healed (Cleveland Clinic, 2017). Pain signals in the nervous system can remain active for several years if they are altered in the spinal cord, becoming stronger than they normally would or should be (Reichling & Levine, 2009). Chronic pain can also occur without illness or injury (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, 2019). Fortunately, many evidence-based strategies for managing chronic pain are available to ease the discomfort. This fact sheet reviews those strategies.

Utah pests quarterly newsletter from the Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory and USU Extension.

Newsletter of the Utah State University Extension Community-Based Conservation Program.

Newsletter of the Utah State University Extension Community-Based Conservation Program.

Newsletter of the Utah State University Extension Community-Based Conservation Program.

Newsletter of the Utah State University Extension Community-Based Conservation Program.

Utah pests quarterly newsletter from the Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory and USU Extension.

Utah pests quarterly newsletter from the Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory and USU Extension.

The State of Utah has a long history and tradition of successful wildlife management and conservation. In the case of the greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus), significant contributions to the science, management, and conservation of the species have been achieved under state management authority. The first strategic plan for greater sage-grouse was developed in 2002, revised in 2009 and again in 2013. Each plan iteration has incorporated the latest research on local sage-grouse ecology and responses to management actions as well as consolidated state-wide strategies to guide future management and conservation in Utah. These cumulative actions validate the role and impact of state management authority and role of voluntary conservation measures in achieving certainty in sage-grouse conservation.

Utah pests quarterly newsletter from the Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory and USU Extension.

Utah pests quarterly newsletter from the Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory and USU Extension.