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Show Q The SunNews. Wednesday. Mav 6. 1992 Another Manti Utah farmers will see only average prices this year With dairymen, sheep producers and turkey growers coming out of one of their worst years in recent history, there is hope that 1992 will be a better year - but will it be? Dairy farms arc squarely in the shadow of a sledge hammer of uncertainty toward the direction of Will quotas and tighter control become their latest saviour, or will the proponents of freer markets prevail? Over production has thrown a blanket over the good prices turkey producers experiences just a few year ago, while lamb producers just cant find what is wrong with their business. It could be packer related, then again it may have something to do with the demand curve for their product, according to the December Utah Farm Bureau News, Vic Saunders, Editor. Donald Snyder, USU Extension marketing specialist told a group at the StateCapitol building thatareas of concern that could hamper Utahs agricultural outlook include lingering drought problems; controversy surrounding grazing on public lands; wilderness issues; and the U.S. economy in general. USU Extension Economist DeeVon Bailey noted that while wheat supplies are expected to be tight going into 1992, the size of the 92 crop is still uncertain since it depends mostly on weather conditions during the spring and early summer. Bailey noted that the US DA predicts milk prices will increase by about 5$ in 1992. Bailey added that the USDA projects that total U.S . farm receipts gross income) will be slightly higher in 1992 than in 1991, due mainly to increased acreages planted. This will be offset by higher prices for fuel, fertilizer and pesticides. But will these high national gross farm receipts translate into extra dollars for Utah farmers and ranchers, who realize almost 70 percent of their cash receipts from cattle, milk, sheep and hay - which is the states top cash crop? Bailey said not quite. He noted that the USDA forecasts for 1992 suggest profits will be equal to or slightly lower for most of these commodities in 1992. Consequently, one must concluded that net farm income realized by Utah farmers, as a whole will be slightly lower in 1992 than in 1991. The dairy industry remains the wild care in the picture. 1991 began in disastrous fashion for dairymen who saw their incomes drop drastically from previous year levels. It took intervention by the USDA to nudge prices back toward a level that prevented many dairymen from going under. Dr. Jay Andersen, USU Extension said its time for the industry to face up to the fact the current programs arc broke and need fixing. He adds that long-ru- n overcapacity in agricultural production continues to dominate U.S. agriculture. About 60 million acres of 300 million crop- - then-industr- land acres in the U.S. have been removed from crop production, he added. y However, prices are still low to cause concern. Thus, a 20 percent excess capacity hangs over any possibility of price increases in the crop sectors, Andersen added. suffi-cicnd- Wood was first used as flooring in the Middle Ages. South Sanpete Pack stream is Prices have been good for cattle producers for the last four years, but there is evidence that production has now reached a point where prices will be adversely affected. Prices in 1992 arc expected to be slightly lower for 1992. Competition between meats for consumer dollars will be intense and the lower may be pork producers. Beef remains the top choice of consumers, but competition is accelerating between other meats, particularly pork and chicken. As broiler supplies climb, chicken prices drop. The same cannot be said for the stales beleaguered lamb industry. Utah sheep herders have experienced one of the least profitable years in the history of the industry. A number of operators have gone out of business. Turkey producers too, will feel the stings of over production. -- harnessed students, Southern Utah University (SUU) has begun an enrollment management policy for the 1992-9- 3 school year. The new policies will include earlier enrollment application deadlines, possibly even prepaid tuition; benchmark scores for admission; required or strongly recommended, preparation course lists for high school students; minimum grade point averages for transfer students; and a significant hike in non resident tuition. The benchmarks in an index created by combining American College Test (ACT) scores and high schoolGPAs. The proposed benchmark for fall 1 993 is 95 for the upper and 80 for the lower benchmark. Michael Richards, vice president of university affairs says that high school students planning to attend any of Utahs four universities will need to pay close attention to the classes they take. By 1994, all four universities will have the same course list, and students must have completed these courses while in high school prior to admission. The regional universities (SUU and Weber State) will strongly recommend these classes be completed. The list includes four units (years) of English, emphasizing composi state-operat- 350 South Main - Centerfieid - 528-376- 8 - Shane Justice Manager Chicken Cordon Bleu $7.50 Barbecued Ribs $8.95 Kids Under 8 Eat Free on Sunday The Cedar Creek is Now 60 North State - A State Liquor Licensee Salina . Tffntiit&ftl - 529-736- 4 weeks, potatoes that dont spout after six months, cereal and grain products that dont have weevil and poultry products without salmonella, she said. Irradiated foods are not the same as radioactive foods. When foods are irradiated, they are exposed to ionized energy from radioactive cobalt-6- 0 gamma rays. This may sound deadly, but it is quite harmless to the food and does not become radioactive or expose consumers to any radiation, she emphasized. When food is irradiated, most of the radiation passes through the food without being absorbed. The small amount that is absorbed is what kills any insects, extends shelf life and prevents fruits or vegetables from ripening too fast. Mortensen said the gamma rays pass through without a trace, working much like airport scanners. The same type of energy is used to make pictures and sterilize up to 50 of all disposable medical and hygienic products. No heat is created and there are no vitamin losses in the process, she noted. Best of all, unlike chemical pesticides, irradiation leaves no residue in foods. Irradiation also prolongs food shelf life. This is significant in that 30 of all the food in the world is V1 ?4i pT. iT ? " VAi's&t 11 special use permit for the access road and diversion structure. The generator is capable of operating on a stream flow as low as two second feet. After going through the power house the water will be returned to the stream and used by irrigation companies. tion and literature; three units of math, at least two of which arc algebra or above; and two units of biological andor physical science, at least one of which must include a laboratory experience. A student will also need two units of social sciences, one of which must be American history and government, and four units from at least two other categories, which include foreign languages, fine arts, social or behavioral science, math that requires algebra as a prerequisite, lab science, or applied technology subjects (business, industrial arts, industrial trades). Selection of these units should be based on career goals. Richards said that by the fall quarter of 1993, the minimum GPA likely to be accepted for a transfer student will be 2.25. Students who have completed an associate degree and have a GPA over 2.00 are more likely to be admitted, he added. undergraduates will feel the pinch economically, with tuition costs increased to meet the full cost of instruction. Richards increase to says this will be a 31 undergraduate bring tuition to the level of full costs. This will be done through a 10 increase and an additional 21 for 1992-93- , hike the following year. GETTING READY: Darryl Bosshardt is warming up his sax to get ready to practice for summer music classes. Mr. Jay Christensen, music director for this area stu- dents, says the bands will be performing in several parades and programs throughout the summer. Denmark is said to have used the same national flag a red background for more than 750 years a white cross on Non-reside- Dinner Specials! Fresh Roast Turkey with all the trimmings non-reside- Irradiation is one of the best ways to store foods Dont forget to brush your teeth and irradiate your food. What is irradiation? Like brushing your teeth, its a great way to preserve something. What refrigeration has done in the past for food storage life and safety, irradiation may do for the future, according to JoAnn Mortensen, Utah State University Extension home economist. For the past 50 years this type of food processing has been researched and perfected as a way to avert food poisoning, destroy food parasites and prolong food shelf life, Mortensen said. In practical terms it means strawberries that dont mold after two . Another Manti mountain stream is being harnessed to aid in the search for low cost energy. A hydro plant that will utilize the Six Mile stream for generating electricity was begun last fall by B.M.B. Enterprises, of Bountiful. The water will be taken from the creek about one mile east of the Manti LaSal National Forest boundit will ary in Six Mile Canyon, travel down a 20 inch steel pipe down the canyon to a power house that will be built on private land near the bottom of the canyon. The Forest Service has issued a Southern Utah University has new enrollment policy Due to reduced funding for new f thrown out because of spoilage. The process also inhibits the sprouting of potatoes and yam tubers, onions and garlic, ginger and chestnuts. It can delay the ripening of some fruits and vegetables such as asparagus, mushrooms and bananas, thus extending their shelf life. Dried fruits, vegetables, nuts and spices are more vulnerable to insect It can attack without irradiation. insects fruits in and destroy grains, vegetables after harvest, and has the potential to help ease world hunger provided that storage conditions of irradiated foods are adequate. Irradiation cannot reverse spoilage or deterioration, but can only arrest or slow it down. If food is exposed to doses that are too high, changes in the food will occur that will be obvious. Specifically, odor, texture, taste and color will be seriously affected. Exercise program for those with arthritis Exercise can enhance a persons attitude and self esteem. For the 240,000 Utahns and residents of Sevier County with arthritis, exercise can also be essential in keeping joints mobile. Doctors now realize that people with arthritis can improve their health and fitness through exercise without hurting their joints. The Arthritis Foundation can help. A newly revised brochure, Exercise and Youth Arthritis, provides free information and techniques about exercising at an individual level that can be done at home, or with a group. 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