January 16, 2026
January 13, 2026 While the 2025 wildfire season will not be remembered as the worst in Utah’s history, there are a few notable points of information, including the number of…
November 14, 2025
By: Andrea Schmutz and Callie Adams, Utah State University Extension associate professors Every Thanksgiving, millions of home cooks become kitchen scientists, experimenting with thawing, basting, and timing the perfect bird. Friends and family share…
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…
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…
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: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…
September 26, 2024
Once again, the summer season comes to an end, and crisp autumn days are upon us. Temperatures drop, the days get shorter and vibrant colors quickly spread across the mountains…
October 20, 2023
As fall temperatures cool, spider encounters in homes become more common. This happens as spiders near the end of their life cycles and are searching for mates and places to…
October 6, 2023
Fall is in full swing, and pumpkins are populating porches everywhere. Not only are pumpkins used for decorating and carving, they can be used in casseroles, soups, sauces, desserts, snacks,…
September 29, 2023
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 before you get too comfortable,…