Alfalfa Weevil At Work In Vermont Fields
Vermont faces alfalfa weevil invasion first found in Maryland in 1952 and now spreading north. Since 1962 it has reached Addison County and White River Junction, threatening several counties with May to June peak damage. Entomologist advises observation and selective insecticide use, noting dairy forage not to be fed if untreated with labeled products.
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Burlington
Vermont
Maryland
Orwell
Addison County
White River Junction
George MacCollum
University of Vermont
Bennington
Windham
Rutland
Windsor
Addison
Mace Collom
Five Vermont Teens to Attend 4-H National Conference
Five Vermont 4-H members will join about 250 teenagers from 50 states at the 1965 National 4-H Conference in Washington, D C, April 25 to 30. The Vermont group includes Jennifer Andrews Wayne Crosier Donna Martell Brian Pulling and Paul Urie, with varied achievements in 4-H leadership and related activities.
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Washington
Vermont
Washington, D.C
Jennifer Andrews
Richmond
Brian Pulling
Rutland
Paul Urie
Craftsbury Common
Wayne Crosier
North Springfield
Donna Martell
Fairfax
Burlington
Everett B. Andrews
Wayne R. Crosier
Bernard Crosier
Leonard Martell
Brian N. Pulling
Harold M. Pulling
Paul A. Urie
Leslie Urie
Craftsbury Comemon
Jennifer
Richemond High School
Ingalls
Wayne
Camp Downer
Sharon
Springfield High School
Trail Blazers
Brian
Green Mountain Boys Club
Paul
John D. Merchant
United Farmers Cooperative Votes Dividend
United Farmers of New England Inc board in Burlington declares dividend payments for second and first preferred stock. Second preferred stock receives 50 cents per share, including 20 cents regular cumulative plus 30 cents extra to maintain a 3 percent annual yield. First preferred stock dividends remain at 4 percent annual, payable June 25.
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Burlington
United Farmers of New England, Inc
Stanley W. Beal
Don’t Buy Lawn Plants By the Pound
Burlington advises consideration of total cost and long term value when purchasing drought friendly dwarf landscape plants. Slow growing plants may have higher upfront prices but avoid repeated replacements, removals, and replanting costs over 20 years. Focus on ultimate size, useful life, suitability, and maintenance cost, not just price per pound.
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Burlington
Annual ASCS Conference Features Many Speakers
Burlington officials and national ASCS leaders will discuss programs for changing conditions at the annual ASCS Conference in Hotel Vermont April 21 and 22. Speakers include Congressman Robert T. Stafford Marketing Administrator Richard D. Aplin and ASCS Assistant Deputy Administrator Charles M. Cox, with sessions on financing recreation and local ASCS work.
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ASCS
Burlington
Vermont
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Robert T. Stafford
Richard D. Aplin
Charles M. Cox
J. Paul Bonneau
Richard A. Moore
Gardner Smith
Northeast
Congressman Stafford
Washington
Jerry McIntosh
Moore
Aplin
Ascs Informa
Ton
Stephen Wade
Paul Guare
State Office of the Economic Opportunity Act
John Lindsay
Edson E. Gifford, Sr
Cox
John L. Daley
Claire Ruegg
Switzerland
Morris E. LaFrance
George Fowler
Farmers Home Administration
John Vance
Almon F. Heald
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Richard Holmes
Civil Defense
Fieldman
Edson Gifford Jr
George T. Hart
Heald and Moore
County Agent Advises Green Thumbers For Spring Planting
John C. Page offers practical tips for backyard gardeners and small farmers. He touts bulletins on lawn care, the Vermont Garden Calendar, pruning pointers, soil improvement and weed control, stressing timing for planting, fertilizing, and avoiding overzealous pruning while noting light, shade, and weed challenges.
Time To Spray For White Pine Weevil Now
Burlington advice from Dr. George B. MacCollum Extension entomologist urges spraying for white pine weevil now. Weevil targets white pine leaders and occasionally other pines. He outlines life cycle and recommends 3 percent DDT emulsion for terminals.
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Burlington
George B. MacCollum
University of Vermont
Oystershell Scale Hits Vermont Shrubs and Trees
Burlington report warns oystershell scale infects lilac ash poplar willow maple and dogwood in Vermont with eggs hatching late May to early June. Dormant spray is best. avoid freezing before dry. Recommended sprays include miscible oil ethion and dinitro formulations. note DN insecticides may discolor paint and stone briefly.
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Burlington
Vermont
George B. MacCollum
University of Vermont
Fertilizer Publication Is Issued
Burlington report on Inspection of Commercial Fertilizers and Agricultural Lime for 1963 and 1964 issued by University of Vermont regulatory service lists brands sold in Vermont sample counts and any deficiencies. Tests conducted in the laboratory to ensure labeling compliance under Vermont law. Free copies available from Publications Morrill Hall Burlington Vermont.
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Burlington
Regulatory Service
College of Agriculture
University of Vermont
Vermont
Morrill Hall
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Hanford
Calif
UPI
Bobby Mills
Porterville
Caleif
Crewe
Donna
The
United Farmers Cooperative
Bellows Free Academy
St. Albans
Rutland High School
Tussy
Bennington, Vt
Asto, Tex
State Forestry Service
Texas
Alto
John C. Page
Vermont Bank and Trust Company
the Vermont Bank and Trust Company
Brattleboro
Bellows Falls
Chester
Manchester Center
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Williamstown, Mass
Cy. Own
Bosten
Drysdale’s
Armory
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