Fire risk rises with wet hay during harvest season
University of Vermont expert warns wet fields and premature storage boost barn fires from spontaneous combustion. Proper drying to 50 60 percent moisture before storage and use of hay probes, temperature checks, and safe entry practices are urged to prevent fires, with fallible wiring and lack of lightning rods noted as extra hazards.
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Burlington
University of Vermont
Grant Wells
Extension
Proper Mulching Benefits For Gardens And Crops
UVM Extension notes mulching saves work year round by reducing weeds and improving soil moisture. Organic mulches protect roots, moderate soil temperature, and aid in wet conditions, while thick coverings like hay or plastic suppress weeds and soil erosion. Mulched vegetables stay cleaner and often resist blossom end rot better.
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UVM
Peddom
Soy bean yogurt developed by USDA researchers
Peoria United Press International reports two USDA Agricultural Research Service scientists developed a soy milk yogurt designed to keep flavor and protein digestibility. The product, not yet commercial, uses vanilla and fruit flavors and aims to beat beany soy milk flavor.
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Peoria, Bl
UPI
United States
Usda Agricultural Research Service
Goodwill Auctions Compete With Garage Sales Nationwide
Goodwill Industries has begun auctions to counter stiff competition from garage sales across the United States. The program aims to boost donations and sales by leveraging auction formats to attract buyers and raise revenue for charitable work.
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New York
UPI
Goodwill Industries
Shelterbelts to Guard Wheat as Dust Bowl Fears Return
Washington warns America’s breadbasket faces wind erosion after a drought year. The USDA launches a $17 million effort to plant shelterbelts across the Midwest to protect wheat, curb dust storms, and stabilize moisture, despite farmers’ concerns about land costs and irrigation disruption. Kansas Oklahoma Texas and Colorado report 4.2 million acres of wheat damaged this year.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Midwest Plains
Great Plains
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Midwest
Oklahoma
Kansas
Texas
Colorado
America
Plains
U.S
4-H Dairy Day At UVM Farm Showcases Youths And Prizes
More than 150 Vermont youths aged 11 through 18 will compete on August 16 at 9 a.m. in the Fitzsimmons Arena, University of Vermont farm, Spear Street. Exhibitors, all red or blue ribbon winners, are judged by the Danish system on conformation, fitting, and showmanship, with junior, senior, and grand champion awards plus a top showman.
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Burlington
Vermont
Fitzsimmons
University of Vermont
Spear Street
Interstate 89
Burlingham
Springfield
Mass
Steve Briggs
Turner
Maine
Harry Randy
Chazy
N.Y
Briggs
Randy
Financial planning and budgeting tips from UVM agent
Dianne Mall Lamb urges reflection mid year on spending and debt. Questions guide assessing income, net worth, fixed expenses and balance. If deficits or high credit costs appear, seek financial counseling, set a family budget, assign a bookkeeper, review progress, and re-evaluate expenses to improve finances.
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Dianne Mall
LAMB
UVM County Extension
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