https://extension.usu.edu/answers/index.xmlExpert answers to common gardening, food preservation, nutrition, finance, relationship, and health and wellness questions for Utahns.https://templateresources.usu.edu/_resources/assets/images/U-State.pnghttps://extension.usu.edu/en-usNewshttps://extension.usu.edu/answers/articles/what-is-a-high-tunnel.phpA high tunnel (or hoop house) is a plastic-covered structure used to protect crops and extend the growing season.Tuesday, 29 September 2026https://extension.usu.edu/answers/articles/how-do-you-get-rid-of-squash-bugs.phpThe best time to get rid of squash bugs is to catch them early. Check your plants often.Tuesday, 29 September 2026https://extension.usu.edu/answers/articles/how-to-make-altitude-adjustments-for-canning-in-utah.phpTo adjust for altitude, add more time for boiling-water canning, and for pressure canning, increase the canner pressure.Tuesday, 29 September 2026https://extension.usu.edu/answers/articles/what-should-i-look-for-when-inspecting-my-beehive.phpLearn what to check during a beehive inspection, including brood, food, space, pests, and signs that the queen is laying.Monday, 14 September 2026https://extension.usu.edu/answers/articles/what-is-bee-brood.phpLearn what bee brood is, how to recognize eggs, larvae, and capped brood, and how long worker bees take to develop.Friday, 11 September 2026https://extension.usu.edu/answers/articles/what-do-bees-eat.phpLearn what bees eat, why they need nectar and pollen, whether they eat honey, what baby bees eat, and when managed hives may need extra food.Friday, 11 September 2026https://extension.usu.edu/answers/articles/how-often-should-i-inspect-my-beehive.phpLearn how often to inspect a beehive, what to check, and when cold weather makes a full hive inspection unsafe.Wednesday, 9 September 2026https://extension.usu.edu/answers/articles/how-can-i-identify-a-queen-bee.phpLearn how to identify a queen bee by her long abdomen and smooth back, where to look for her, and what to check when she is hard to find.Monday, 7 September 2026https://extension.usu.edu/answers/articles/how-can-i-tell-if-my-queen-is-healthy.phpLearn how eggs, brood patterns, queen cells, and seasonal changes can show whether a honey bee queen is doing her job.Monday, 7 September 2026https://extension.usu.edu/answers/articles/how-do-you-winterize-a-beehive.phpLearn how to prepare a beehive for winter with enough food, mite control, ventilation, wind protection, and a reduced entrance.Wednesday, 2 September 2026https://extension.usu.edu/answers/articles/when-should-i-plant-sweet-corn-in-utah.phpSweet corn should be planted on your area's average last spring frost date or shortly after, once the soil has warmed to 60 °F or higher. Wednesday, 3 June 2026https://extension.usu.edu/answers/articles/what-are-the-best-small-trees-for-planting-near-power-lines.phpTrees that work well near power lines are 25 feet or shorter when fully grown. Many evergreen and deciduous trees fit that limit.Wednesday, 3 June 2026https://extension.usu.edu/news/purpose-and-benefit-of-land-grant-extension-universitiesA land-grant university or college is an institution that provides research-based programs and resources for residents within the state.Monday, 14 February 2022