Farm ponds vs crystal pools in Vermont advice
University of Vermont extension agent counters dream pond myths with practical guidance on algae weeds permits and realistic pond outcomes. He cautions against quick fixes, explains water management limits, and urges matching expectations to reality while noting SCS and Water Resources input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Pratt
Soil Conservation Service
USDA
Wyne
Vermot Water Resources Board
Montpelier
Extension Service
Water Resources People
Jim
4-H Horse Show to Grow at Big E Exposition
WEST SPRINGFIELD Mass The Eastern States Exposition 4-H horse show will be 40 percent larger this year allowing 183 riders over four days. The event runs Sept 15 to 18 with hunter seat saddle seat western classes for juniors and seniors plus grooming fitting contests and a judging contest. Robert Church of the University of Connecticut leads the show with assistance from Ann Jotner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
Cris Bridges
New England
H. E.ig
Robert Church
University of Connecticut
Brrs
Ann Jotmser
Bennington County farmers may apply for emergency grazing acreage
Robert Graf of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee announces permission to use 4987 acres of hay and grazing in Bennington County under the 1972 Weed Grain and Cropland Adjustment Programs. The ASC restricts grazing without county price approval, with charges applied. County ASCS chief Robert Rudd Jr. oversees the related farm listings and eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington County
Robert Graf
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Bob Graf
Bill Strohmaier
Merritt Morey
ASE
Graf
ASC
ASCS
Federal Building
Bennington
Robert Rudd Jr
Cooking utensil choices hinge on heat conduction and materials
A homemaking note discusses how heat conduction affects pan performance, comparing iron, aluminum, copper with glass and stainless steel. It explains how copper bases and layered metals improve even heating, notes downsides like aluminum discoloration, and covers baking utensil heat absorption, counter heating units, and buying tips. The piece ends with a dairy note about a Guernsey cow's high milk production and butterfat record.
Earwigs on the loose in Burlington garden tips
Vermont extension entomologist Dr. Gordon Nielsen warns earwigs invade homes and yards, infesting flower beds and kitchens. He describes their appearance, migration into homes, and recommends chemical controls with chlordane and malathion around foundations and indoors, noting restrictions near produce and harvest intervals. A free leaflet, Earwigs, is available from Morrill Hall Publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Gordon Nielsen
University of Vermont
Nielsen
Morrill Hall
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Bennington Banner
John C. Page
SCS
Bournemouth
England
UPI
Diana Stiller
Mynah
Harry
Edward Heath
Ted
Reekor
Cemlcates
Ratan
Gorval
Your Mutual Savings Bank
Burlington Savings Bank
Vermont
Cullege
Burelingtentt
Brattlehore
Essex Junction
Eshan Aller
Mai
Barhrad Avenue
Miler
Camp Ondawa
Sunderland
Rilrenm
Brogan County Extension Agent
UVM
Guernsey
Peterborough
N.H
Yale
Edward G. Janeway
South Londonderry
DHIR
American
Guernsey Cattle Club
Ah Tuttle
Progressive Building
Progressive
Depoy Street
Bennington, VT
Tuttle
Doles
Coun Guldan
Grandma Brown
Vuimtc Ral Witoomig
Fosters
Hamburg
Paities
Pka
Haddock
Spinelli Field
Wei Wateige
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