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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1974

Page

10

Early color in trees signals weakness and spring fertilize

This article explains how early colored leaves indicate declining vigor in shade trees and shrubs. It advises spring fertilization, describes proper application methods and quantities, notes when trees may not recover, and references insect threats and extension resources from the University of Vermont.

University of Vermont

Timing crucial in picking vegetables for best taste

University of Vermont extension gardener Dr. Ted Flanagan notes peak flavor comes from careful harvest timing. Daily thresholds vary by crop with 7–10 days for beans, a week for summer squash, 10–15 days for cucumbers, and around 45 days post flowering for tomatoes peppers and melons. Continuous tasting and early picking prevent flavor loss and encourage later production.

Ted Flanagan University of Vermont Flanagan

Vermont study praises ELFAC farm record system by Australian visitor

An Australian expert, director of the Agricultural Business Research Institute in Armidale, visited Vermont to study ELFAC the electronic farm accounting system. He lauded ELFAC’s practicality three digit coding and self funding while noting Australian extensions differ in scope and fee based consulting. Vermonters already receive free county agent service for records.

Burlington Vermont Washington World Bank U.S. Department of Agriculture Arthur Rickards Armidale New South Wales Australia Agricultural Business Research Institute University of New England Richards ELFAC Australian Institute Australian Extension Service Institute

Lightning Deaths in Animals Hint at Storm Risks

Burlington guidance warns livestock are occasionally struck by lightning during storms. Veterinarians note signs are often subtle with only 20 to 30 percent showing burn marks, and recovery possible if death is not instantaneous. Insurance reports need vet documentation detailing weather, area damage, and nearby incidents.

Burlington James Wadsworth University of Vermont Wadsworth

Tasty garden excesses recipes for summer foods

Garden abundance yields several pickle and salad ideas. Zucchini relishes and green bean dishes feature ingredients like zucchini onions vinegar sugar mustard seeds turmeric and cinnamon with steps to blanch simmer and seal in jars. Five bean and four bean salads combine beans bacon and dressings for large gatherings with birds eye details on layering and chilling.

First U S railroad built 1830 from Charleston to Hamburg

In 1830 the United States completed its first railroad from Charleston to Hamburg, South Carolina, marking the nation's early rail expansion. The inaugural passenger train The Best Friend debuted in 1831, with newspapers describing its speed as 15 mph and the passengers feeling they sped beyond the world.

Washington, D.C United States Charleston Hamburg South Carolina

Mixed emotions mark Vermont youths' Washington citizenship course

4-H members from eight states spent a week in Washington D C for the Citizenship Short Course. They toured the Capitol, met lawmakers, and attended cultural events while exploring leadership, community involvement, and cross cultural understanding. Reactions ranged from fear of future under new leadership to joy at Nixon's resignation.

Vermont Washington, D.C Minnesota Oklahoma Nixon Jefferson Memorial The Old Guard National Theatre

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John C. Page UVM County Extension Agent Main St Richards’ Group Colonial Williamsburg Philadelphia Plus Arlington Cemetery Yorktown Jamestown Penn Roadside America Hershey Gettysburg Washington Ave Manchester Center Purdy’s Vermont Transit Lines Griffin Electric Co., Inc Benn Lake St. Catherine Wells Dianne E. Hall UVM First Railroad William C. Snow AVM House Senate Burlington Savings Bank Burlington, Vermont North Burlington — Essex Junction Brattleboro Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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