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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1974
Page
10
Dairymen face grain at 160 to 200 a ton while milk sells near 8 a cwt. This piece argues for targeted grain use rather than cutting feed, detailing lactation-based grain ratios, prioritizing first calves, and adjusting with forage plans. It cites Rutland County agent Dave Newton on soybean oil meal feeds and urges forage inventory checks to avoid silage shortfalls.
A UPI and Times report warn that worsening weather risks and greater climate variability threaten global food supplies. Experts cite drought in the U S Southwest, late monsoons in India, floods in Bangladesh, and fluctuating Gulfstream along with uncertain wheat and grain yields worldwide.
An Indiana Purdue University team, funded by a National Science Foundation undergrad program, tests 60 to 80 wild and some house plants for poisonous agents. Dr. Jerry McLaughlin warns many plants look edible but carry risks. tests include isolating chemicals and feeding them to mice to gauge effects. He notes lethal compounds can exist in plant parts, and common plants like rhubarb leaves and peach pits contain hazards.
Stamford entomologist Dr Alton Walker notes a new wave of leaf feeding insects in late summer including elm leaf beetle orange striped oak worm mimosa and fall web worms. These pests defoliate trees weakening growth and increasing vulnerability to cold drought and disease. control with foliage sprays and fertilize to boost next year’s vigor.
Special to The Christian Science Monitor. In Beaconsfield a constable paused traffic for a toad to reach a pond, a small gesture for vanishing wildlife. Britain’s village ponds vanish at about 100 per week, filled for car parks or dumps. Conservation drives like Operation Tadpole and Save the Village Pond rally volunteers, with Ford funding and school involvement to restore ponds, aiming to keep cleanup under 100 dollars per site.
Burlington reports mid summer heat and humidity promote mildew on fabrics and other materials. Kay Strassburg of the University of Vermont explains mold develops in darkness and poor air flow and weakens fibers if not treated. She urges sunlight, ventilation, washing or dry cleaning, and careful use of bleaches or natural remedies. Preventive steps include cleaning stored clothes, venting dryers, waterproofing basements, and using dehumidifiers or mild heating to deter dampness.
The National Grange outlines a busy agenda including repeal of year round daylight saving time and the Nixon resignation. National master John W. Scott sends messages to Nixon and Ford and expresses confidence in Ford. The 108th annual session opens November 11 in Sacramento with 38 states and about 600,000 members voting on 500 resolutions on topics from agriculture to ecology.
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