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Show THE HERALD, Piovo. Utah. Paee 30 Sunday. February 27, 198a Agriculture Farm and garden news from local and national writers Lawn Herbicides Added Now Will Control Annual Grasses Zimmerman Editor Even though there may By Josephine be cold weather ahead before we can really say spring has arrived, it's time to think lawns Many lawns are overrun each year with annua! bluegrass that grows well in the cool spring months, and in the tall. However, in between those periods it matures quickly and dies, creating unsighly dead areas in an otherwise attractive turf. . Larry Sagers, Utah State University urban horticulturist, has some timely advice on taking care of the problem. Annual bluegrass is a very fine grass that grows from seed each year. It matures early, and grows well, particularly in the shade. Its disadvantage is that under any kind of stress, the plant will mature quickly and die. Often, the annual plants are interspersed with other in the lawn. When people see spots of their turf turning brown and dying, they water more frequently in an effort to keep the grass alive. It won't help the annual blue-graswhich has run its lifecy-cl- e by then. blue-grass- When you plant grapes, they should be fertilized lwith about one fifth of a pound of actual nitrogen per plant. It is necessary to check the label of the tertilizer package to determine how much is required to equal one fifth of a pound. Scatter the fertilizer around the grape plant in a band, making sure it does not come within 12 inches of the stalk itself. Repeat this amount of fertilization the second year. Grape plants that are bearing should be fertilized according to need. They need careful pruning in order to maintain moderate vigor and production. Too much fertilizer can make the grape canes grow too fast so their energy goes to growth and not to fruit production. Barnyard fertilizer is good for grapes, unless they are showing signs of chlorosis (yellowing leaves). If that is a problem. Sagers suggests that growers avoid using manure. Brambles can also be fertilized with barnyard manures, but they, too, can develop problems with chlorosis. If this happens, avoid manures. For your raspberries, blackberries, and other brambles. Annual bluegrass produces very vigorous seeds, but it is prone to disease and is easly smothered by ice and snow. Under hot. dry conditions it will produce seeds and die, producing the dead thatch problems often seen in the lawns in our area. Since it is so closely related to other desirable bluegrasses, the annual variety is difficult to control. Sagers says the only are really etfective herbicides work on the seeds, but they must be applied correctly to control the grass. He recommends herbicides such as Dacthal and Betasan, applied carefuly according to label directions. Follow-utreatments will be required kill any stray seeds missed p to in the first application. If you are planting small fruits this year, it is a good idea to fertilize them with nitrogen. Sagers suggests. In Central Utah, the three primary types of small fruits grown are grapes, brambles blackberries, (raspberries, etc.) and strawberries. They all need different treatment when it comes to fertilization. help avoid accidents with agricul- Before long, farmers will be taktheir fields with chemical fertilizers to help obtain profitable crop yields. Paul K. Edmunds, extension safety specialist, Utah State University, joins with the National Safety Council in advising proper precautions with these and all agricultural chemicals. "If you use anhydrous ammonia fertilizer,'' he cautions, "protect your eyes with goggles. In case of mishap, be ready with water for first aid to wash out the eyes. Carry a pocket squeeze bottle of water and a larger can of water on the tural chemicals, Edmunds said. Even for agricultural chemicals not regarded as particularly hazardous, he suggests wearing trousers, a shirt or jacket and a hat. More hazardous materials will require wearing rubber or plastic ing to use about one pound of actual row of nitrogen per plants. If the cane growth is excessive, cut back on the fertilizer. 100-fo- Strawberries also benefit from fertilization with barnyard manure because it improves the soil health and structure, but it can have the same feect as with the other small fruits in tying up the iron and resulting in chlorosis. garments. He advised, "Where called for with certain pesticides, use a respirator. Check with the dealer to obtain the correct type unit and filtering materials. Realize that a filter type respirator only cleans the available air. Use an respirator if the job involves gear can lack of oxygen. rig." Appropriate Fertilizer your strawberry long-sleeve- d protective The Next Great Adventure f patch at the rate of pound of actual nitrogen per 100 square feet. Sagers suggests that an equal amount of phosphorus should also be added to promot blossoming. This should be worked well into the soil. one-hal- CHARLTON HESTON IIS! MOTHER r rfiV subsequent years, apply about hall a pound of actual nitrogen per 100 feet of row. This should be applied after the berries are harvested; otherwise the berries will be soft and will lack flavor. Before the weather gets too warm, cut out the canes of your brambles that bore fruit last year, and transplant any starts that are straying out of their assigned spot in the garden. A HASJNTINGLY KISSM? GOODBYE ment of Nutrition and ?:,ZL7ZZZ PLUS "NORMA RAE" PITtR 5KUE5 - Trwdo$i!U r-o- A cimp PIUS "VICTOR, VICTORIA" 7:30 SHOW BARGAIN PRICE JHlif hmiMntf $2.50 Uwi aa r wiitii $1.00 6 P.M. MON. EDI TUDII n " II IMTflSfMITH ' MQF ' m Im kcii ALL SEATS ALL SHOWS BEFORE rr WtPFPlfl nocu. son has slashed that cost for starter by developing a process industry whereby cheese factories can use have been associated with the un- their own whey for making bulk predictable performance of lactic culture media. starter cultures used in making cheese. Media was developed in the early 60's to inhibit the bacterio- - Richardson's professional work that causes cheese to go bad. has brought him numberous honors. Rhage media has become a costly In 1972 he was named Outstanding item in producing cheese. Richard Educator of America. Food USU, said, "The problems of the cheese JEFF BRIDGES SALLY FIELD V ences, m JAMES CAAN Michael Nesmith presents USU Scientist Honored for Food Research and Technology Award. He becomes the third person to receive this award since it was instituted in 1981 by the Minnesota Section of the Institute of Food Technologists. The award includes a $500 honorarium and an inscribed plaque recogwith nizing his accomplishments control of starter cultures for the cheese industry. Dr. C.A. Ernstrom, head, Depart DON'T MISS IT! ROMANTIC COMED LYLE SWANN IS A CHAMPION 1 7:30 SHOWTIME 2 GREAT PROGRAMS, LODE In TWIN DRIVC-Iflota, r.., 1T44S1I TUESDAY LOGAN For his work in coping with one of the greatest problems of the cheese industry, a Utah State University food scientist has been selected to receive one of the nation's coveted food technology awards. Dr. Gary H. Richardson, professor of food science and microbiology at USU since 1967, is recipient of the Harold Macy Food Science gf j J Use Precautions With Agricultural Fertilizers Down to Earth Farm-Garde- n llVy SAT. SUN. " r v riiAiii aiii u Sci- A greatest culture comedy for the incurably romantic. LOVESICK DUDLEY MOORE HH ELIZABETH McGOVERN Utah Farmers to Plant More Grains SALT LAKE CITY (UPI) -Utah's farmers plan to increase plantings of barley and spring wheat this year, while keeping the same acreage in corn and hay, according to the State Crop and Livestock Reporting Service. The state agency said its February survey of Utah farmers indicates they will plant about 595,000 acres of farm land to hay this year, and 90,000 acres to corn about the same as 1982's acreage. But, the farmers said they will increase barlev acreage by "about ACADEMY SQUARE CINEMA 555 The reporting service said its estimates are based on growers' intentions. It said the estimates "do not account for farmer response to the new federal farm program," 5.100 acres, up "to 176,000 acres. which may result in reduced plantAnd, Utah farmers say they plan ings. to increase spring wheat acreage to 40.000 .. from 35.000 acres last Market conditions may also afvear. fect plantings. - "Equity in the Market Place'' has been chosen as the theme for the observance of National 1983 Weights and Measures Week, March 1 through 7. According to Edison Stephens, Supervisor of the Weights and Measures Program in Utah, the aim of the week long observance is to focus attention on the importance of accurate weights and measure in protecting both consumers and business. Equity and fairness in the marketplace are especially important during these tough economic times said Stephens, which makes the theme of Weights and Measures Week all the more appropriate.' Accurate weights and measures are vital functions that allect our economy in every phase ol marketing, from the manulacturer and retailer to the ultimate consumer Thousands ot weighing and measur ing devices as well as prepackaged items are checked each year to make sure ot their accuracy. Recently, many consumers have taken a strong interest in the ot gas pumps. According to Mr. Stephens. Weights and Measures ollicials not only test gasoline pumps for measuring accuracy, but gas is sampled and analyzed lor quality including added water and octane rating accuracy. Conversion to the metric system is also making progress in the marketplace, said Stephens. Electronic equipment auto parts, tools, beverages, and photographic supplies are among the products in the forefront ot the movement. Although the I'.S. Metric law does not mandate conversion to the metric system, the transition is moving ahead as individual segments ot our economy decide the time is right tor them to convert. I'lah's .Noxious Weed Law prohibits such shipment .ind use o! an viable parts ol any noxious weed in devices or arrangements Hatch says I'tah already has many too many troublesome weeds. 11 ol them classified as noxious One ol them, the tall white top. grows to about 6 feet tall, has flowers arranged in short branched racemes. The lowers produce cirornamental I cular pods containing the .seeds It has been found packaged under floral names Sugarbush. CuikMult. Beige Lace or Green I'eppei 'grass Tall white top in an ornamental arrangement presents a pretty picture. It looks similar to Baby's Breath. But Hatch warns that in the of old Academy) DOUBLE FEATURE MAN FOR A Fri. THE TAMING fri. & OF Sat.. 9:45. Mon. Thurs.: 7:30. RATED DARK G. Thurs.: 9:45. WEEK MARCH V RATED C. 411 GOLDEN POND ON I Fri. AND Sat.: 7:30. SOMEWHERE I IN Sat 9:30. Thurs.: 7:00. Mon. RATED - Thurs. 15 9.00. RATED S T TODAY: 2:00 Good Tuesday Only. March 1. 1983 one-quart- r NICK NOLTE is a cop. 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THS V 7:15-9:3- 0 Jf.'f FOUR CROWNS SALLY FIELD i'G JAMES CAAN I KISS ME GOODBYE 2:00-4:3- 0 30 7:00-- MATINEE A special half-ho- ur MM THERE IS NO ESCAPE! . garden, yard, tarmtield or pasture it's a tierce competitor lor soil nutrients and wter. It spreads trom seeds and underground rhizomes, olten crowding out all other vegetation This perennial weed and other noxious weeds have inlested hundreds ol acres olten destroying other vegetation and making the ground useless Watch out tor such weed material may have been dried and Mcatcd bill Hatch sas germination tests ind.cate that it is still lull ol viable seeds pound bundle ot the material ma contain up to "iO.I'OO viable seeds that can take loot, grow and stait an intes-tatioin any yard, garden or other soil where they may be dropped Your best control, the hoi tn ultiir 1st advised is to awml bunging home any noxious weed mateiial It vmi now have any in youi home, dispose of it carelullv. prelerably by burning it. Putting it m the garbage can may start a problem where the garbage is dumped SOME THINGS shouldnt ot 9:15 riUt: 4:30 7:00 VERDICT 930 PC Includes choice ot baked potato, trench fries or mastied potatoes Choice of soup or dinner salad, dnnh. and our Sundowners cheese large size toast W Noift Min Street p,onp ?qe ?8Bb U PROVO 1230 NORTH 233 WEST UvvMen SWINiSm rf) 1:15 5:15 and L S ACADEMY NOMINATIONS ycxj Child s Menu Served lo Anyone Anytime . IBS - PAUL NEWMAN PC TIME Mon. - JJ 'WAi:550fc4Ss38l!b MIGHT THE SHREW Mon. NEXT 3 FEB. SEASONS ALL Sat.: 7:15 S 12:00. & shocking tale of horror that takes TODAY: you beyond lear! 3:15 and Ci ONC A 1 50 BYU PR0V0 ' y Dried Flower Arrangements Can Contain Noxious Weeds Dried flower arrangements can be dynamite if people aren't carelul to make sure they don't contain noxious weeds. Duane Hatch. I'tah State University extension horticulturist, warns that the noxious weed, tall whitetop Lepidiuni latitolium Li. is being shipped in trom eastern floral supplies and used in dried flower arrangements 0l ot"!. 100 N. (East side Fri. Weights, Measures Week Observance Slated in March SHOWS TODAY: 373-447PROVO 0 56 NORTH UNIVERSITY report. Sunday 5:30pm i fit ONE YOUNG CADET WHO WAS TAUGHT HONOR, INTEGRITY AND DISCIPLINE WILL UNCOVER THE TRUTH AND YOU WILL DISCOVER THE LIE. mm UTAH'S TELEVISION NEWS MAGAZINE THE i.onns op DISCIPLINE SHOWS TODAY: 2:30 - 4:45 7:00 TOGETHER - 9:15 r i LJ SATURDAY & SUNDAY I M WR3 4 |