Congress To Begin Studying Food Marketing Systems
House Agriculture Committee sets hearings May 5 on a White House plan to study U S food marketing with a 15 member commission. Senate action also underway as Sen Gale McGee introduces the measure and hearings proceed. President Freeman testimony notes shift to large chain retailers and direct farm buying. Missouri Farmers Association president Fred W Heinkel sees little political clash over voluntary feed grain and wheat programs.
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Washington
UPS
House
Johnson
House Agriculture Committee
Fred W. Heinkel
Missouri Farmers Association
Heinkel
The
Missourian
Alfalfa Considered Good Hay Crop for Vermont
Burlington reports extension agronomist Win Way says alfalfa offers higher potential tonnage and quality feed than other forage crops. He notes the main limit is poor drainage and cites soil tests, lime, and fertilizer as keys to good stands. statewide, alfalfa remains under 10 percent of potential acreage.
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Burlington
Win Way
Extension Agronomist
University of Vermont
Way
Vermont
Monty Howard
The
Soil Conservation Service
Addison
Grand Isle
University of Delaware
Extension Bulletin
Don Tuttle to Speak at May Farm Bureau Meeting
Don Tuttle agricultural director of WGY and WRGB TV will headline the Spring Farm Bureau meeting at Mt Anthony Country Club on Wednesday May 6 at 7 PM. He will discuss Public Relations in Agriculture and a buffet dinner will follow.
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Don Tuttle
WGY
Wrgb-Tv
Spring Farm Bureau
Mt. Anthony Country Club
Soil Conservation District
Jim Woodard
Ruth Watkin
State Farm Burau
Keith Wallace
Farm Bureau
DHIA
Area Sheep Breeders Set Annual Meet
The Vermont Sheep Breeders Association holds its annual meeting at Morgan Horse Farm Weybridge on Saturday May 2. The program starts 10 30 a m with the selection and judging of sheep led by Dr Donald J Balch and Peter Clark. Sheep dog demonstrations are given by Dan Korngiebel and Dr Ernest Smillie. Prof Cy Tirrell of the University of New Hampshire will speak on Good Sheep Management with Morgan Horses on Parade to close. Attendees may bring lunch.
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Vermont Sheep Breeders Association
Morgan Horse Farm
Weybridge
Donald J. Balch
University of Vermont
Peter Clark
Winhall
Dan Korngiebel
Cuttingsville
Ernest Smillie
Newfane
Cy Tirrell
University of New Hampshire
Winter Dates In Vermont Like Camelot
Burlington Vermont Farm and Home Science spring issue from the University of Vermont Agricultural Experiment Station and Extension Service highlights an eight step shrub and evergreen planting story, dinner guests, last freeze timing, and free copies upon request.
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Burlington
Vermont Farm and Home Science
The
Agricultural Experiment Station and Extension Service
University of Vermont
Harrison L. Flint
Blair Williams
Vermont
Richard J. Hopp
Camelot
Hopp
St. Albans
Morrill Hall
Cluster Fly Problem in Vermont Breaks Through Suburbs
Burlington reports a cluster fly invasion in Vermont as Dr. George B. MacCollom of UVM Extension outlines prevention and control. He cites outside DDT spray, indoor DDT sprays, rotenone and pyrethrum oils, noting flies resemble house flies but are larger and parasitize earthworms. The outbreak should subside by early June, with repeat activity next fall if unchecked.
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Burlington
Vermont
George B. MacCollom
MacCollom
UVM
MacCollum
Vermont Home Demonstration Councils Sponsor 4-H Citizenship Program
Two state Home Demonstration Councils Vermont and Georgia sponsor a Citizenship Program at the National 4-H Center in Washington May 9 15. Three busloads of Vermonters and more than 115 women attend with Mrs Shirley Kenyon in charge. Talks by Dr Charles Freeman Dr Margaret Browne and Miss Beatrice Judkins plus Warren Schmidt and a special dinner for lawmakers. Tours include National Archives Jefferson Memorial Smithsonian Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
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Burlington
Vermont
Georgia
Waslington
Charles Freeman
National
44H Foundation
Margaret Browne
Beaterice Judkins
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Warren Schmidt
National Archives
Jefferson Memorial
Smithsonian Institute
Cows Personalities Unearth In County Agent Report
County Agriculture Agent John Page notes dairy cows show distinct temperaments and routines. Cows graze at night in heat, drink up to 20 gallons daily near shade, and remember stalls, gates, and pasture access. Quiet, patient farmers tend to calmer herds while hurried handling spurs edgier cows.
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Agriculture Committee
Aleady
Senate
Sen
Gale McGee
Attles
Depot St
Bennington
Poe
FORD
Galaxies
Chevrolet
Walter L. Barber
Pontiac
BUICK
United States, Brewers Association, Inc
P. O
Montpelier
Vt. HomeDem
Shirley Kenyon
South Royalton
John Page
Instauchion
Guernsey
America
K.P. Sunbeam Motor
Sunbeam—Makers
M.e.rudd
South ST
Firestone
H.p
Briggs & Stratton
Tunis
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