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December 2, 2020
In May 2020 Nicki Frey, an Extension assistant professor in the S.J & Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources, and her undergraduate researcher, Natalie D’Souza, began monitoring wildlife use of a new overpass crossing I-80 in Parley’s Canyon in Read more…
The average American consumed about 4,500 calories on Thanksgiving Day when taking into consideration pre-meal snacking, the actual dinner, dessert, then evening leftovers. That is enough to gain a pound or two, which can be remedied, but how many more Read more…
December 1, 2020
A possible vaccine to protect against the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 has been tested and found effective and safe in several animal models by a team of scientists at the Rega Institute in Leuven, Belgium. A significant part of Read more…
Utah State University Extension is one of two recipients of an Envision Utah Common Good Award, which will be presented virtually on December 3. The Common Good Awards are an annual event hosted by local nonprofit Envision Utah to honor Read more…
November 30, 2020
With a push to conserve natural resources, one that is often overlooked or taken for granted is a resource that can be enjoyed after every sunset. For Utah State University Environment and Society doctoral student Iree Wheeler, it was something Read more…
Utah State University’s Val R. Christensen Service Center has partnered with Cache Community Connections (CCC) to create Community Rakes & Shovels, a service that provides raking and shoveling services for senior citizens and people with disabilities in Cache Valley. USU’s Read more…
November 27, 2020
Mongolia’s semi-arid plateau may soon become as barren as parts of the American Southwest due to a “vicious cycle” of heatwaves — that exacerbates soil drying, and ultimately produces more heatwaves — according to an international group of climate scientists. Read more…
November 25, 2020
The health benefits of cranberries, combined with their unique taste, versatility and ease of use, make them a wise fruit choice not only during the holidays, but year round. Since the peak harvest season is October through December, cranberries are Read more…
November 24, 2020
The Cache Community Food Pantry, Cache Refugee and Immigrant Connection (CRIC) together with Utah State University’s Cache County Extension successfully teamed up to write a COVID-19 grant proposal that awarded funds to bring food relief and nutrition education to culturally Read more…
Utah State University’s Inclusion Center is sponsoring its 11th Annual Sub for Santa program for USU student families in need. Each year, student families who need assistance with funding holiday cheer are able to apply for help through this unique Read more…