USU Extension’s HEART Initiative shares five strategies to help families support loved ones facing mental health or substance use concerns. Learn how to listen, reduce stigma, and offer hope.
USU Extension celebrates the opening of a new Youth Livestock Barn at the Bastian Agricultural Center. The facility expands hands-on agricultural education for youth.
Wildfires burned across Utah in record numbers this summer, affecting nearly every corner of the state. USU Extension assistant professor Brad Washa tells KUTV 2 News how 2026 stacked up against Utah’s recent fire history.
Quick, practical answers to everyday questions about home, garden, food, family and more, backed by USU research.
The best time to get rid of squash bugs is to catch them early. Check your plants often.
To adjust for altitude, add more time for boiling-water canning, and for pressure canning, increase the canner pressure.
A high tunnel (or hoop house) is a plastic-covered structure used to protect crops and extend the growing season.
Learn what to check during a beehive inspection, including brood, food, space, pests, and signs that the queen is laying.
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