October 31, 2025
By: JayDee Gunnell, Utah State University Extension horticulturist, JayDee.Gunnell@usu.edu As the seasons change, many gardeners, like their plants, are spent. But before hanging up the garden tools, make sure your yard is ready for…
October 25, 2025
Contact: Lea Palmer, Utah State University Extension Create Better Health assistant director, lea.palmer@usu.edu The abundance of sweets at Halloween makes it easy to over-indulge. Whether you’re a trick-or-treater, a party host,…
October 3, 2025
By: Palak Gupta, Utah State University Extension hunger solutions specialist, palak.gupta@usu.edu Americans love dining out. According to the Food Liability Insurance Program, the average person eats at a restaurant about three…
September 26, 2025
Contact: JayDee Gunnell, Utah State University Extension horticulturist, jaydee.gunnell@usu.edu Autumn is officially here, and there is much to look forward to – pumpkins on the porch, apple cider, cooler temperatures, and walks through crunchy leaves. But…
September 19, 2025
Contact: Lea Palmer, assistant director/program manager, Utah State University Extension Create Better Health (Utah’s SNAP-Ed program), Lea.palmer@usu.edu September marks National Family Meals Month, providing an excellent opportunity to establish the tradition of consistent family…
September 12, 2025
By: Stephanie Carlson, Utah State University Extension assistant professor, Stephanie.Carlson@usu.edu September is National Preparedness Month, offering the ideal opportunity to assess your family’s readiness. This year’s theme, “Preparedness Starts at Home,” focuses on…
September 5, 2025
Contact: JayDee Gunnell, USU Extension horticulturist, jaydee.gunnell@usu.edu Fall is in the air, which may make you want to hang up the rake. But before you do, remember how hard you’ve worked…
August 29, 2025
By: Taun Beddes, Utah State University Extension horticulturist, Taun.Beddes@extension.usu.edu By August, many Utah trees develop brown, crispy edges on their leaves – a condition called leaf scorch. It often looks alarming…
August 22, 2025
By: Christina Pay, Utah State University Extension associate professor, Christina.Pay@usu.edu Firstborn children have a unique role in the family after enjoying the undivided attention of their parents. The birth of a…
August 22, 2025
By:Kate Chappell, Utah State University Extension assistant professor, kate.chappell@usu.edu, 435-836-1313 It’s peak canning season, and preserving bottled food is a long-held tradition for many Utahns. Whether you’re a long-time canner or a…
