Utah State University Extension

Although the weather might feel warmer than usual, winter is on its way, so prepare your yard and garden now.

https://extension.usu.edu/news/ask-an-expert-fall-yard-and-garden-tips

In Utah, there are two times a year when overseeding is most successful: spring and late summer/fall. Late summer/fall is best because the seedlings can establish adequate root systems for the following growing season. In addition, the pressure from annual w**ds is less in the fall, reducing competition with newly emerging seedlings. Springtime is also a good time for overseeding, but there is more annual w**d pressure, and more irrigation may be required than during late summer/fall seeding.

Let's light the state green for 4-H!

💚 Monday is Go Green Day! 💚

To help us kick off National 4-H Week, we’re asking everyone across Utah to LIGHT IT GREEN! 💚🏠

If you have programmable or smart lights, set them to green for the evening. No fancy lights? No problem! 💚 Simply add some green lights, bulbs, or decorations to your home and help us light up Utah for 4-H!

📸 Don’t forget to share your green! Take a photo or video of your home lit up green and tag us so we can help spread the word!

Let’s see just how much of Utah we can light up for 4-H! 💚🍀

Our judges sorted through over 200 images to find the best garden in Utah, making it a very tough decision. Stay tuned for the final announcement!

Our faculty gathered in Moab this week to learn from one another and share ideas for serving you better. Time together helps us bring more knowledge, fresh ideas and practical solutions back to communities across the state. When you turn to Extension for help with your garden, your family or your farm, you deserve information you can trust and advice that works here in Utah.

The housing market can feel discouraging. But “I can’t buy right now” doesn’t mean “I’ll never be able to buy.” You can't control home prices or interest rates, but you can learn what buying a home involves, explore assistance programs, and make a plan that fits your finances. You’re not out of luck, and you don’t have to figure it all out alone. Sign up for a first-time homebuyer education course to find your next step—or send this to a friend or family member who could use some hope and a place to start. Use code USUHBE2026 to save $15 on our course.

Fall can be a great time to plant trees in Utah. Just make sure you water them if your area has been dry. Here's a list of recommended trees if you want fall color in your yard.

Your plans probably include a good view and a snack break. Knowing what to do if you hear thunder, encounter a bear, or lose your way belongs on the list, too. Swipe through for what to do in six outdoor situations we hope you never encounter. Knowing your next step ahead of time means one less thing to figure out while under pressure.

Save this before your next Utah adventure. Here’s to fresh air, good memories, and getting home safely.

Higher diesel costs can make an already complicated season harder to plan. Farmers have choices about when they buy fuel and how they use equipment, but each choice comes with trade-offs. If you’re a producer trying to make decisions for your operation, USU Extension’s Farm Analysis tools are a place to start.
https://farmanalysis.usu.edu/