Small grain forages such as barley, oats, rye, triticale, and wheat provide versatile options for hay, silage, and pasture across Utah and the western U.S. This USU Extension guide outlines best management practices for species selection, planting, nutrie...

This article reviews cloud seeding—a safe, common form of weather modification that augments natural precipitation under suitable conditions by increasing the precipitation capacity of existing clouds.

This article reviews the growing wildfire risks in Utah caused by fuel buildup, invasive grasses, climate change, and expanding development, while highlighting the role of fuel treatments like thinning, prescribed burns, and grazing in reducing fire sever...

This guide explains how to properly collect and handle representative forage samples to ensure accurate lab analyses that support fair marketing, effective livestock rations, and improved animal performance.

This article explains why older adults should actively request routine cognitive testing, since physicians often miss early signs of dementia by not screening. Early detection empowers individuals to make lifestyle changes, seek treatment, and plan for th...

This fact sheet from Utah State University Extension outlines strategies for winter supplementation of beef cows in the Intermountain West, focusing on balancing feed costs with the nutritional demands of cows across production periods.

Dating rejection hurts, but building confidence through self-growth, connection, and authenticity can boost attraction and emotional resilience.

Learn why alcohol is harmful to kids and teens, how it affects brain development and decision-making, and what parents can do to prevent underage drinking. Includes Utah data and practical tips from USU Extension.

Summit County’s sagebrush ecosystems face growing wildfire risks due to climate change, invasive cheatgrass, and expanding development in the wildland-urban interface. This fact sheet highlights how homeowners associations can play a key role in mitigatio...

Utah faces increasing pressure on its limited water supply due to climate change and rapid population growth, with residential landscapes accounting for a large share of water use. This fact sheet highlights technologies and strategies—such as smart irrig...

Learn the 4 key steps to prevent foodborne illness at home.

Teen storytelling builds identity, resilience, and social connection.

Miniature carnations, known for their clove-like fragrance and fringed petals, are a versatile and hardy cut flower that thrives in both cool and warm conditions, making them ideal for Utah’s climate. Utah State University trials have shown that heirloom ...

As wildfires in Utah grow more intense, they threaten native fish populations by triggering erosion that fills streams with harmful sediment. This sediment can suffocate fish, destroy spawning grounds, and prevent recovery—especially in waterways fragment...

Wildfires in Utah are threatening the state’s vital water reservoirs by accelerating erosion and sending sediment into water storage systems, reducing capacity and harming water quality. As wildfires grow more intense and frequent due to climate change an...