Author: Mariah Wheeler

OGDEN, Utah – In a report released Jan. 20, researchers from Utah State University Extension and the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food assessed the potential for expanding meat processing capabilities in Utah and examine the potential demand for Utah beef. Researchers concluded that there is growth potential for Utah beef processing and sales, and that Utahns desire local beef products. Small processing plants that position local beef as a premium product are a financially feasible option that could increase the resiliency of the meat supply in Utah and potentially provide ranchers with additional revenue streams. The research was initiated…

OGDEN, Utah — The Davis County Health Department will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines to residents 70-years-old and above starting Tuesday. This comes after some early issues with getting people vaccination appointments. The wait list turns into appointments The department opened registration for older residents on Friday. According to officials, 3,048 people were initially able to register, although many others were unable to get an appointment. “We were getting so many calls,” says Trevor Warner, Communications Director for the Davis County Health Department. “We took over 14,000 calls on Friday.” Department officials later started logging information for all the residents attempting to make…