USU Extension - Davis County

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! 🌾

From sunrise in the fields to late nights in the lab, Utah's workers keep our communities fed, informed, and moving forward. Today we pause to say thank you—to farmers and educators, researchers and construction workers, and everyone whose work often goes unseen but never goes unappreciated. USU Extension is proud to stand alongside you.

Our office is closed today in observance of the holiday, and we'll reopen Tuesday, September 8, with normal business hours.

Enjoy the day off—you've earned it!

09/05/2026

September is that in-between month — we're craving cozy soup season, but summer's harvest isn't done with us yet. This Sopa de Elote (Mexican Corn Soup) is the best of both worlds: warm, comforting, and built on sweet corn while it's still in season. 🌽

Satisfying and delicious, this Sopa de Elote (Mexican Corn Soup), is filled with the authentic flavors of regional Mexican cooking.

09/04/2026

Finance Friday Tip: Try a "subscription sweep." Recurring payments are easy to forget — they slip into a blind spot until they've added up.

09/03/2026

Opening up about your mental health journey—good, bad, or messy—creates space for healing. Let’s make silence a thing of the past. Start a conversation. Be the difference.

09/03/2026

September is Cholesterol Education Month. An estimated 80% of heart disease and stroke is preventable. The main elements of prevention are healthy diet, physical activity, avoiding to***co, and “knowing your numbers.”

What can you do to lower your risk of heart disease? Learn more here: https://world-heart-federation.org/heart-health/prevention/

09/01/2026

September is a transition month in the Utah garden. 🍂 A little work now can make fall cleanup a lot easier (and spring prep less stressful). A few additional tasks to add to this list include planting cool-season grass seed, watching for that first frost, and adjusting watering as temperatures cool.

For a complete list of September landscape tasks, visit https://extension.usu.edu/yardandgarden/monthly-tips

08/31/2026

Happy Monday!

Your future self is counting on today's you. What's one small win you're aiming for this week?

08/27/2026

08/26/2026

It's National Dog Day! Let's talk emergency plans for your pup.

Did you know disaster survival rates for pets often come down to how prepared their people are? If an emergency ever forces you to evacuate, your dog needs a plan too.

Here's what to pack in a pet emergency kit:

🐕 Food, water & bowls (few days' worth)
🐕 Medications & vaccination records
🐕 ID tags + microchip info
🐕 A leash, crate, or carrier
🐕 A comfort item (because stress is real for them too)
🐕 A recent photo of you together, in case you're separated

Not all emergency shelters accept pets, so it's worth researching pet-friendly shelters or boarding options near you before you need them. Your vet is a great resource for this. Give your dog an extra treat today, then take 10 minutes to build (or check) their go-bag.

To learn more, visit https://extension.usu.edu/preparedness/articles-and-research/have-an-emergency-plan-for-your-pets

08/25/2026

Cooler temperatures can actually be ideal for several vegetables. If you’re planting in late August or early September, consider fast-growing, cool-season crops like radishes, spinach, kale, turnips, and Swiss chard.

Keep in mind that planting dates vary across Utah due to differences in elevation, climate, and first-frost dates. Choose fast-maturing varieties and check your local first-frost date before planting. Crops planted this late may also need some protection if temperatures drop quickly.

A little planning now can mean fresh vegetables from your garden well into fall!