What You Can Plant in Early Spring
John C. Page reports on milk price impacts from federal order suspensions, with March milk in Zone 3.5 at 4.80 and Class II milk above 3.51. Vermont maple outlook is strong in Bennington County, with sugarmakers noting one-fifth gallon per tap. Farmers urged to fertilize early and consider seeding straight alfalfa with timothy to improve stands and allow multiple cuts.
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Perennial vegetables for a thriving Vermont garden
The piece highlights perennial vegetables such as Egyptian or tree onions and garden sorrel, alongside Jerusalem artichokes and asparagus. It explains how these plants regrow yearly, notes planting hints, nutrient needs, and regional suitability, and urges patient, balanced pruning and tree planting practices for a fuller landscape.
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Milk Formula Suspension Boosts Vermont Dairymen
Vermont dairymen gain about 1.6 million dollars in April through June from a partial suspension of milk formula prices. UVM extension economist Dr. Fred C. Webster notes Class I prices rise to 5.71 in April, 5.49 in May and June, about 66 cents above last year, with 55 percent of Vermont shipments in Class I. Net income will vary by farm as costs remain higher than past peaks.
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