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Show Messenger-Enterprise- Graze cows and sheep to benefit the range "The amount of forage on the same range enough deer. But the go to the high country and dont stay down and meat and fiber subsequent products harvested from most ranges in Utah could be increased dramatically by dual grazing two species of animals with different feeding habits, says Paul McCawley, extension range specialist, Utah State University. he quips, Then, tongue-in-chee"For some reason sheep and cattle just dont get along on the same range unless they are wearing the same brand. if there were deer normally in the summer on the same lower range where the cattle are. Just wintergrazing of sage brush wont keep it back. It must be browsed some during the growing season if you want to favor the grasses," McCawley added. Research comparing dual and single species use has been conducted by USU researches James E. Bowns and Darrel H. Matthews, near Cedar City. Their preliminary results reported in the 1983 Summer issue of Utah Science indicate that range improvement appears to be most rapid in pastures grazed by cattle and sheep under a deferred rotation system. Sheep make greater use of the forbs and shrubs while cattle make greater use of the grasses. The dual grazing is seen to balance out these uses. Of course, he is saying that its not the animals that dont get along, it's the owners. In fact, he notes that cattle and sheep will graze right next to each other without interfering much with each others diet. To a great extent, they select different plants. On sage brush range their diets overlap Cattle will eat a little sage brush, mostly in the fall, while sheep will selectively use it anytime. With dual use, you don't favor certain plants over others. You can keep a good balance of plants on the range. But when you putone species of selective grazer on the range, you throw off the balance of plants." 20-3- Stockman, producer organizations, scientists, range managers and students from the U.S. and foreign countries are following the research with great interest. They in are interested using the information to achieve greater and more efficient meat production while maintaining and improving the range resources. McCawley said. "Much of the balanced use could be accomplished with cattle and deer Sanpete County's Best Shopping Guide The Sanpete County Messenger From the desk of your County Agent by Thomas Reeve Sanpete County Agent Summer is always a busy time for homeowners. There is plenty to do around our homes and in the garden. Below are a few items that need attention this time of the year. Advice: As you garden, notice all the advice you receive from your friends, neighbors and relatives. Now it is good to listen and incorporate ideas into your program but dont completely change everytime someone gives you a new idea. Many gardens have failed because of making so many changes, decide what you want to do and do it. curly top can cause leaf curls. The disease is spread by leaf hoppers. The bring in the virus early in the spring. One or two plants will be affected and others will not be. Plants will be stunted, grow poorly, and have purple veins. The affected plants should be destroyed. Drift from dandelion killer chemicals can cause leaf curl on tomatoes. Vines become twisted and leaves curl. Affected plants should be destroyed. Peach tree borer: The moth is now laying her eggs at the base of the trees on trunk bark in the cracks and crevices. As the eggs hatch into larvae they burrow into the tree trunk. Drench the tree trunk with lindane or thiodan. These chemicals act like methiolate for about a month. As the larvae crawl through, the chemical gets them. This Summer pruning of shrubs: Midsummer is an excellent time for pruning and shaping of many common shrubs like junipers. This pruning is helpful to shape shrubs without stimulating growth. However, the main exception to summer pruning is spring flowering shrubs which are pruned just after flowering. Pruning of many shrubs should not be done in late summer or fall. Raspberries: As old canes begin to die down, we recommend you remove them. This will allow the new canes to grow larger for better fruit production the next year. Also raspberries are subject to powdery mildew and the removal of old canes w ill allow good air circulation around the plants. Canes which have been attacked by the cane borer should be removed and destroyed. Tomato leaves curling: Curling leaves of tomatoes can be a result of Some tomato several factors. varieties have leaves which are curled more than others. Dont work in this case because plants are normal. A disease of tomatoes called Thursday, July 28, 1983 , Page B4 treatment should be applied now and then again in two to three weeks, leaf-hoppe- i ROSES: Remove the flowers as to fade from the green of the garden. The seed pods will they start develop if you dont. If the seed pods are left on the plant, they will only slow down the formation of new flowers for the next cycle. They are cut back to the fifth leaflet and to an outside bud. A light application of nitrogen following each cycle will encourage new growth of the roses. BUSINESS OF THE WEEK Convenience foods-gaso- iine THOMAS GROCERY Ml 835-554- 1 -- 8TERUNG 1 Ceneral Merchandise Western Wear For All Occasion: In an Economic Pinch, let's pull together. Shop at Home! m FEATURED ON YOUR WHITE & GREEN PHONE BOOK COVER! The Manti Messenger The Ephraim Enterprise The Sanpete County Messenger 1 i The Salina Messenger I YOUR SANPETE & SEVIER COUNTY NEWSPAPERS I Reaching over 7,300 homes weekly. 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