Sariah Israelsen
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"The crop insurance program really needs to be reformed to incentivize farmers to adapt to climate change."
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It’s Homeownership Month and the U.S. Department of Agriculture is hosting open houses to help homeowners fill out applications for home renovation funding and more.
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Although suicide rates in Utah have dropped, rates in Cache County are steadily climbing.
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It’s illegal to capture or disrupt wildlife in the park, making this a safe place for these little creatures to call home.
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The Hope Community Garden started with an old, broken refrigerator the congregation was going to get rid of.
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Bailee Woolstenhulme, public information officer for the UDAF, said this grant money helps farmers and ranchers upgrade anything they need to improve their water use. The application period is open through May 31.
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Beekeeping on solar sites is on the rise as people try to find ways to dual purpose agricultural land. This practice has many benefits for both farms, developers and the environment.
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Utah State University recently received a $1 million grant to support their Ag Water Demonstration, Research and Implementation Program, or Ag-DRIP. Farmers and irrigation workers will be provided with water management tools as they participate in the program to help optimize water use.
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Utah State University is selling 11 registered horses in an online auction May 5-6. All proceeds will go back into the USU breeding program to help fund its education mission.
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High suicide rates and mental health issues are becoming a big concern in farming and ranching communities. A new program promises financial and emotional support to those in the industry who need such services.