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There's little doubt that most Utahns have likely seen the recent egg shortage affecting local neighborhood grocery stores, with supplies shrinking and prices rising.

This video explores how AI technology can be leveraged to identify and prevent holiday scams, while also emphasizing the importance of personal vigilance and utilizing strong security measures.

The holidays can really add up. Even if you cashed in on those Black Friday deals, your Christmas budget may be stretched. We are leaning in on a family finance expert for smart ways to track everything stress-free.

Sibling rivalry – where siblings compete, argue, and vie for parental attention – is common in nearly every family. The good news is it can be managed effectively using the right strategies.

As firefighters continue to battle the growing Yellow Lake Fire in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Bradley Washa, USU Extension assistant professor of wildland fire science, discusses how climate change is affecting Utah’s extended fire season.

Farmers markets offer an ever-changing variety of fresh fruits and vegetables that can bring delicious options to meal planning.

Kickstart the school year on the right foot with expert tips from Utah State University's Dave Schramm. By establishing routines, encouraging responsibility, and prioritizing family time, parents can help set their kids up for a successful and stress-free...

Utah State University held its first ever “Cow to Cone” event on Friday. It’s an opportunity for the university to show people where ice cream comes from — and it’s not the store. USU also provides their students a unique vantage point in being able to

Friendships can help support and lift you up in times of need, but healthy boundaries are important, especially when you’re in a committed relationship. Dr. Dave Schramm from Utah State University Extension joined us this morning to share more about the w...

Whether it's buy one, get one free, free shipping with purchase, or buying several items to get half off, "spaving" – spending more to save more – is great for advertisers, but can wreak havoc on personal budgets.

Professor and Family Life Specialist at Utah State University Dave Schramm shares resources that can help parents better navigate disagreements at home.

Wildfires have the potential to be the most dangerous natural disaster in Utah. Experts weigh in on how to prevent them.

Utah State University professors are keeping an eye on the status of Avian Influenza, also known as the bird flu, across the country. There are no confirmed cases in Utah, but they're still being extra careful.

Dietitian Jenna Dyckman, from USU Extension, shares a fresh spring salad topped with homemade tangy citrus dressing.

For about a year, those who keep Utah’s agriculture industry afloat have been able to take advantage of a newer voucher program that helps them pay for behavioral healthcare.

A new grant obtained by Utah State University is funding classes to train workers in the local service industry on how to respond to an overdose.

As we catch our breath post-holidays, many of us find our budgets gasping for air. Financial counselor Amanda Christensen shares some advice to help us recover and regain control of our finances in 2024.

Perhaps you went a bit overboard with holiday shopping this year and racked up debt. With high inflation, it was especially easy to do. We asked Melanie Jewkes, an Extension Professor at Utah State University, for the best strategy to pay off those credit...

Many people look forward to the holiday season, but that may not be the case for those who are grieving.

Nearly one-quarter of adults in Utah live with some form of depression. During the holidays, emotions of loneliness can be especially hard to overcome for those with depression and without. An assistant professor from Utah State University Extension share...

While high interest rates make it harder to borrow money right now, now's the best time to have money in a saving's account.

Google announced an exciting milestone for Utah’s students from K-12 with a grant for computer science classes.

2News sought advice from Melanie Jewkes, a financial education expert at Utah State University Extension, to explore the pros and cons of this new financial tool for teens.

Assistant professor of Horticulture with Utah State University Extension, Sheriden Hansen, shares your fall yard and garden checklist.

If you have troublesome clay, sandy, or loam-y Utah soil, fall is the time to do something about it. We’re not talking expensive soil enhancers. Instead, you might try to grow a cover crop. Sheriden Hansen shares what kinds of crops to plant now to get yo...

Sheriden Hansen is the Associate Professor, Horticulture, USU Extension who stopped by this morning to tell us about the third annual Scarecrow Walk at the USU Botanical Center happening in Kaysville September 7-17th.

McKenzie Walsh, Utah State University Extension Housing Program Coordinator, joined us with some tips to involve kids without leaving a hole in your pocketbook.

While many people know and understand basic freezing and dehydrating methods for preserving foods, it becomes a different story when they contemplate bottling.

Salt Lake City Public Utilities partnered with Utah State University's Center for Water-Efficient Landscaping and the Turfgrass Water Conservation Alliance to come up with the special blend of tall fescue and low-water Kentucky Bluegrass.

Most plants face the sun; they love the day, but some take on a new look after dark. With a little knowledge you can keep an eye on what makes your garden glow. Sheriden Hansen helps us understand the world of gardening after dark.

Most plants face the sun; they love the day, but some take on a new look after dark. With a little knowledge you can keep an eye on what makes your garden glow. Sheriden Hansen helps us understand the world of gardening after dark.

Most plants face the sun; they love the day, but some take on a new look after dark. With a little knowledge you can keep an eye on what makes your garden glow. Sheriden Hansen helps us understand the world of gardening after dark.

Your lawn is probably getting better with each watering and each sunny day. But some of us are still patching over the lawn damage from last year’s heat and the winter’s long cold. Sheriden Hansen helps us revive the lawn.

As women age, their nutritional needs shift, so adapting their diet is key to keeping their bodies healthy. A Utah State Extension dietician shared some easy snacks to add some nutrients into their diet.

Looking for new ideas to play together with your family? The Hidden Gem Adventure guides are your FREE resource for family fun!

Whether planning your Memorial Day barbecue or just planning out your meals for the week, there are ways to budget better at the grocery store.

Voles are tearing up yards, and in some cases, wreaking havoc on lawns in Cache Valley. Every several years, the populations explode, and some of the experts say the cover from the snow this year is helping keep them hidden from predators.

We've had a long winter, and a slow start to spring, so many who have green thumbs are just itching to get their gardening on! Michael Caron, Associate Professor at USU Extension, joined us with some help to make this year successful in your yard.

With the cost of eggs being so high and Easter right around the corner, many people have been starting to raise their own chickens to combat this problem. Dr. David Frame, the USU Extensions Poultry Specialist and Veterinarian, joined us to talk about som...

Parenting requires a lot of planning and remembering for your kids. A lot of that work is invisible – meaning it’s only happening in your head. It’s called the “mental load.”

After battling high inflation for nearly two years and a rollercoaster of gas prices, experts say it’s time for Utahns to make some budget shifts to survive the persistent higher prices.

Dr. Dave Schramm talks how to nurture relationships for older adults.

From online and local florist delivery options to grocery store blooms, KSL’s Matt Gephardt compares the cost and durability of nine different bouquets of a dozen red roses.

Dr. Dave Schramm talks about ways to add cups of connection to your relationship pool, ways to avoid losing water and what to do if there are cracks.

Every January our fashion and design friends buzz about the color of the year. In 2023, the Pantone color is magenta. You may not know, however, that the gardening world has their own color, and their own buzz.

From the Thanksgiving turkey to the presents under the tree, the holidays are expected to be more expensive this year. The 2022 holiday season approaches just as families are struggling with persistently high inflation and starting to run out of extra cas...

Take the stress out of holiday spending with a few lifestyle shifts. Accredited Financial Counselor Amanda Christensen shares how not to give in to the holiday money grab.

Here's three-budget friendly tips that can make your Thanksgiving meal memorable without spending all your gravy.

Amanda Christensen shares everything you need to know about student loan forgiveness.

With dropping temperatures, now is the time to start thinking about gardening indoors. Horticulturist Sheriden Hansen says one great way to do this is to add a citrus tree to your home.

Your porch is like a stage presented to the neighborhood. Style it up with pretty pots filled with all kinds of plants! You can even put pumpkins and butternut squash inside for an unexpected fall touch. Sheriden Hansen shares some unique and seasonal way...

In southern Utah, Utah State University Extension is hosting a workshop that aims to help get young women outdoors. The three-day event is known as "Becoming An Outdoors Woman," workshop.

There is something that stinks in Beaver County and people are fed up. So we took the health and safety concerns from the Greenville residents to Grant Cardon, the Extension Soil Specialist at Utah State University’s College of Agriculture and Applied Sci...

Horticulturist Sheriden Hansen shares details about a new gardening term: firescaping!

Sheriden Hansen shares how to add drama and interest into your garden with dark foliage.

USU Extension Professor Amanda Christensen shares smart back-to-school shopping strategies to save you a little money.

A bouquet of fresh flowers at home is one of life’s little luxuries! With a little planning, you can have the satisfaction of cutting fresh flowers from your own yard. Horticulturist Sheriden Hansen has the strategies for success, and shares why now is a

With nearly everything in our lives costing more money lately, some financial experts at Utah State University have made all of their resources easier to find. They created a website dedicated to fighting inflation.

As you are gathering in the first crops from your summer garden, it’s already time to think about fall planting. A succession planting method brings garden produce in stages, right up until it snows. Sheriden Hansen is turning our attention to this garden...

The Bureau of Labor statistics said, in its latest report, that food prices in the U.S. went up 10.1% between May of 2021 and May of this year. Shopping apps and other strategies can help shoppers stretch their grocery budget in the face of rising food pr...

Horticulturist Sheriden Hansen shares why handling the lawn in a low water year has a better outlook than you might think.

When it comes to home gardens and flowers, roses are as classic as they come! But if you have them, you probably know they can be high maintenance. Are these oh-so popular flowers still worth your time and energy?

Katie Wagner with USU extension tells us more about this process of evapotranspiration and how we can help our plants by managing watering cycles and changing our mowing habits for our lawns.

Sheriden Hansen says there are perennials that need water, less than once a week, that still promise vibrant color and bloom throughout the hot summer. She shares water-wise perennials that still pack a punch in your landscaping.

Sheriden Hansen, USU Extension Horticulturalist, shares the top five trees that thrive in Utah’s conditions. Even in a drought trees are worth planting because they add shade, add landscape interest, purify the air, add privacy, and reduce air temperature...

One of the biggest reasons families don’t dye Easter eggs is the mess it makes. There’s food coloring everywhere, including on the kids’ clothes, and it just seems like more work than it’s worth. Marta Nielsen, with the USU Extension, shares three no-mess...

Amanda Christensen shares some of the benefits your teens can get by filing taxes.

Finance expert Amanda Christensen shares ideas on how to save money even while prices are rising.

Researchers at Utah State University are looking at ways to improve the air quality by focusing on methane gas that's released into the air, specifically from cows.

Whatever stage of life you’re in, it’s always a good time to start budgeting. Often this task falls to the woman of the household, and there are few common mistakes that we can make.

Dr. Dave Schramm, a specialist in families and relationships shares some ways you can keep moving during the holidays and cold months.

Are you already feeling the push to do your holiday shopping? There is some smarts in starting early, but you don’t want to blow your whole budget. Stretch your dollar and make the most of the holiday deals. Amanda Christensen shares three pieces of finan...

For some Utah families, even the essentials – groceries, gas and rent – have become cost-prohibitive. Amanda Christensen, an adjunct faculty at Utah State University says there are many ways to make hard earned dollars stretch farther.

There are roughly two dozen different varieties of apples that grow well in Utah. And, there are so many ways to enjoy applies as part of your healthy diet. Some people love the crunch when they bite into a whole apples and others like to add apples to me...

Most people want a healthier lifestyle, but it isn’t always easy to make changes. However, we have a lot of resources to help Utahns make those changes. Food as Medicine is a FREE 3-part virtual workshop series available to all Utahns. This webinar will t...

Your porch is like a stage presented to the neighborhood. Style it up with pretty pots filled with all kinds of plants! You can even put pumpkins and butternut squash inside for an unexpected fall touch. Sheriden Hansen shares some unique and seasonal way...

Weeds are a constant garden battle. They crop up everywhere, and there is only so much hand pulling you can do before your knees are sore and your back is tired. Sheriden Hansen shares seven things to add to your gardening tool kit that will take care of

We love to get out in the garden, but what about the kids? Studies show that children are five times more likely to eat vegetables they grow themselves! Sheriden Hansen shares all the things children gain from getting into the garden.

The findings from the Utah Women and Leadership Project show that in Utah there’s a marked discrepancy in the physical activity levels for both girls and young women.

The "Buy Produce for Your Neighbor" is a partnership between USU Extension and farmers markets and food pantries to provide fresh fruits and vegetables to food pantry patrons.

The USU Extension Botanical Center in Kaysville has let the lawn go brown, or at least slightly brown to save water. The center has been able to cut watering by half this year, Jerry Goodspeed, Director Utah State University Botanical Center, said.

It’s prime time for bugs, and your garden might be suffering right about now. If you have limp leaves and stripped stems, it’s time to kick the pests out! Horticulturist Sheriden Hansen shares three of the most common garden pests she’s seeing out and abo...

Billionaire Elon Musk says he’s renting a $50,000 home in Texas near his SpaceX launch site. He once said, “Possessions kind of weigh you down.” NTD looked into the pros and cons of renting and buying. USU Extension's Kathy Riggs gives her input.

Making your own compost keeps waste out of the landfills, and does great things for your plants. Plus, the soil in Utah is a little less than desirable. Spruce it up with your own mixture. Sheriden Hansen shares the basics of composting.

One of the many negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in Utah County and throughout the state and county has been an increase in opioid abuse.

You can plant all the pretty annuals and perennials, but a flowerbed isn’t complete without some good groundcover. These plants fill in the empty spaces perfectly, and add a finishing touch to your planters. Sheriden Hansen shares some of her favorite gro...

As things really start to heat up across the state, two organizations are reminding Utahns about the precautions they should take to avoid heat-related illnesses. Kathy Riggs breaks it down into six easy steps.

Climb is a new wellness app that is literally for everyone, whether you are dealing with mental health challenges, battling addiction, or just want to improve your life overall. Dr. Dave Schramm, USU Extension Professor in Marriage and Family Studies, say...

Fresh strawberries are out in stores! This summer berry is delicious no matter where you get it, but there is just something about a strawberry picked from your own garden. Horticulturist Sheriden Hansen shares three secrets that will make planting your o...

With minimal tools and effort, you can keep your perishables around for longer. Consumer Educator Teresa Hunsaker shares her expert tips for keeping food around longer.

Pollinators are key to a thriving outdoor landscape. They don’t usually come into your garden of their own accord. Bees, hummingbirds, and even some beetles need a reason to come and enjoy your space. Sheriden Hansen shares how to attract pollinators into...

Are you a gardening die hard, or do you find it more of a chore? If you fall into that second group, some new gear might get you excited to get out and dig in the dirt! Horticulturist Sheriden Hansen shares the best new gardening gear to check out.

We hear about savers and spenders a lot. But there are actually six different money identities that can give you insight into how you make financial decisions. Amanda Christensen shares what these personalities are made up of.

With all the sanitizing and disinfecting going on, do you actually know the difference between the two? We didn’t, so we asked an expert for some definitions. Teresa Hunsaker shares the difference between sanitizing and disinfecting.

One side effect of the COVID-19 pandemic has been government financial aid. The third round of stimulus payments has now hit most Utah bank accounts, so here is some free money advice. Amanda Christensen shares how to use your COVID relief money intention...

Easter is a few weeks away, but if you want to grow some fresh, green grass to fill baskets or top tables, you need to plant it now! It’s pretty easy to find and sprout if you do it right.

With spring on the horizon, it’s time to get excited about gardening! If you are starting seeds, you should get going now.

Some families in southern Utah are feeling relief following another project from Farmers Feeding Utah, which takes excess food from local farmers and donates it to groups and food banks across the Beehive State.

We're all spending more time indoors and houseplants are becoming more popular because of that. USU Extension Associate Professor Michael Caron says he recommends starting with a plant that's pretty easy to take care of.

When humans experience something they have never experienced before, such as the current Coronavirus pandemic, it often creates a mix of fear, curiosity, worry, panic, and interest, among other emotions for both adults and children. Dr. Dave Schramm gives...

A short-term loss of income can be devastating. There are steps you can take to look ahead and plan how to weather the storm.

How often do you wash your sheets? How about your hand towels, or jeans? Teresa Hunsaker breaks down our laundry lists. She shares how often to wash the most common items in our home, and the reasoning behind all the cleaning.

Farmers, ranchers, and those living in rural Utah will have more opportunities to access mental health resources. USU Extension received $200,000 to invest in pilot programs after partnering with 13 states and four territories for a new grant.

Financial counselor and USU Extension Money Moms blog editor Amanda Christensen makes family finances more approachable on KBYU's Family Rules show.

With most counties in the state in the high COVID-19 transmission index, health leaders are encouraging people to skip trick-or-treating this year.

Dr. Dave Schramm talks about how to keep good feelings with family and friends during this volatile political and pandemic season on Fox13 The Place.

October is the perfect time to plant those spring-blooming bulbs like tulips and daffodils. Assemble your tools and bulbs (make sure they are healthy without mold) and get them planted before the soil freezes. For a beautiful splash of color, plant them i...

Susan Madsen, founding director of the Utah Women Leadership Project, said that overall, women hold only 29.1% of supervisory, managerial and executive leadership positions in Utah’s municipal governments, while they hold 42.5% in county governments and 3...

Sheriden Hansen, USU Extension Horticulturalist shows how to save and store seeds from your garden and shares the benefits of saving seeds for next year's garden.