December 12, 2003 Announcements
Utah
State Professor Presents to U.S. Senate Committee
 Utah
State economics professor DeeVon Bailey recently presented testimony
to the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary about the buying
power of meat processors in the nation’s agricultural
markets. The hearing, where Bailey reported on research he conducted
with Lynn Hunnicutt, addressed the potential that large meat
processors have for exercising power over prices in the marketplace.
Beef prices increased 18 percent in October and are still rising.
There has been speculation that prices have been driven up by
higher demands for beef among dieters adhering to high-protein,
low-carbohydrate diets. But Bailey said the driving force behind
the price increase is the closure of the U.S. border to Canadian
beef imports due to mad cow disease diagnosed there earlier
this year.
The hole in the market was being filled by bringing cattle out
of feedlots earlier than usual to get meat to market, Bailey
said. Taking cattle off feedlots early has also resulted in
a lack of beef that qualifies to be graded choice. As a result,
restaurants that serve finer cuts of meat are finding it difficult
to get theproducts they are used to and are paying premium prices
for what is available.
"We haven’t just broken price records, we've shattered
them," Bailey said.
Student Receives Resolution of Commendation
Sarah St. John, an outstanding student, scholar and leader at
Utah State, was recently given a Resolution of Commendation
from Utah State University resident Kermit Hall.
As a public relations major, St. John has received many awards
and scholarships including the presidential scholarship, dean’s
list and Utah State Cream of theCrop.
“Sarah is aware of her environment, not just academically,
but including the world around her— its politics and trends,”
said one professor. “She is constantlyin search of ways
to broaden her horizons.
St. John has maintained a nearly perfect 3.9 grade point average
and has also served Utah State as Homecoming chair, as well
as member of the Ombudsman committee, public affairs board,
and organizations and traditions panel.
She has also shown her love for service and willingness to help
others by being involved in the Special Olympics, the Val R.
Christensen Service Center and the 4-H Club.
2003
Holiday Open House
Utah State President Kermit Hall and wife Phyllis Hall will
host the 2003 Holiday Open House at the University Institutional
Residence on Dec. 15 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The event will feature
Sheri Andersen’s floral decorations, seasonal music and
light refreshments. The Institutional Residence is located at
1417 E. 1300 N. in Logan.
Utah
Dairy Seminars Offer Insight and Information
Utah State University Extension in cooperation with Brigham
Young University, the Utah Dairyman’s Association and
the Utah Dairy Commission offer the “Managing Transition
Cow Nutrition” seminar in three different Utah locations
Dec. 15, 16 and 17. The seminar will address how stiff competition
and close margins in the dairy industry require precise herd
management.
Feature speaker Mike Hutjens, University of Illinois, is a
well-known columnist for Hoard’s Dairyman magazine and
a national expert on dry and lactating cow diets. The program
will also include a trade show, a dairy producer panel discussion
and updates on current regulations affecting the dairy industry
in Utah.
Registration of $10 is payable at the door Dec. 15 at the Snow
College South Conference Center in Richfield; Dec. 16 at the
Brigham Young University Conference Center in Provo; and Dec.
17 at the Caine Dairy Research and Teaching Center in Wellsville.
Each identical seminar begins with registration at 9 a.m. and
concludes with the trade show at 2:45 p.m. Lunch is included
in the registration fee.
For more information call your Utah State Extension county
office or Extension dairy specialist Ron Bowman at 435-797-2163.
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