U S Agriculture Solves Problems of Crop Failure
John C. Page discusses challenges in farming from weather and disease to pests and modern practices. He contrasts modern agriculture with primitive methods, notes rabies and vampire bats impact, and warns about foot and mouth disease risks, highlighting global movement of crops and meat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Agriculture
Earl Butz
Purdue University
Mexico
Asia
Africa
South America
Computer in the Forest in Vermont Short Course
Burlington reports the Forestry Department and University of Vermont Extension Service sponsor a December 8 10 short course on computer use in forest decision making The piece quotes Raymond Foulds Extension forester explaining how linear programming helps maximize forest productivity and how computers enable intensified management The article notes managers face many variables and the computer can store costs contents and areas and evaluate factors to aid harvesting decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Forestry Department and Extension Service
University of Vermont
Vermont
Raymond Foulds
County youth notes study mineral needs in diet
A county meeting summarized three USDA based studies on foods and nutrition led by Dr Arnold Schafer. Findings show half of 7500 families had good diets, 30 percent fair, 20 percent poor with income influencing outcomes. Iron calcium and vitamin deficiencies noted in various groups. Goiter anemia rickets and vitamin deficiencies highlighted. emphasis on milk fruits and vegetables as key nutrients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USDA
Arnold Schaeffer
United States
Iran
John Page
U.S
Everett the Friendly Evergreen Christmas Song
The piece promotes a new song about Everett a friendly evergreen Christmas tree. It contrasts old fashioned natural trees with modern fake ones made of rubber plastic tin or aluminum and urges families to seek a real true Christmas tree rather than phony synthetic options. It emphasizes Everett’s timeless green look and long lasting natural appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph
Rednosed Reindeer
Frosty
Snowman
Everett
Polyphosphate treatment eyed to seal leaky ponds
Lawrence H. Pratt explains pond sealing with sodium polyphosphate in Bennington County. He notes soil tests, regional lime soils, and a past Arlington project using clay plus polyphosphates. Future use in West Bennington will test effectiveness under local soil conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bennington
State
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
New York
Vermont
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Piedmont
Atlantic Seacoast
Ole Bennington County
Bennington County
Robinson
Arlington
Rabies on the Rise in Vermont and U.S. Focused Spread
University of Vermont expert Dr. James R. Wadsworth reports 31 rabies cases in Vermont since September including 23 foxes 4 cows 2 cats 1 calf and 1 dog with most incidents in Orleans and Franklin counties. Rabies remains fatal with no cure and transmission occurs via bites saliva contact or exposure during handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
United States
Vermont
James R. Wadsworth
University of Vermont
Orleans
Franklin
Wadsworth
Teens Demonstrate in 4 H CHK Congress USA
Teens across the United States participate in 4 H demonstrations learning by doing in areas like safety, cooking, crafts, livestock, and public speaking. Coordinated by the Cooperative Extension Service, thousands of clubs and hundreds of thousands of volunteers support programs with corporate and foundation backers. Youths ages 9 to 19 pursue diverse fields, with awards ranging from medals to scholarships as the 1970 programs plan expansion and new activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CHK
United States
Cooperative Extension Service
Conrad Hilton
John Deere
Eastman Kodak Company
Elgin National Industries Inc
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Homelite
Textron Inc
Blanco Products Company
Eli Lilly and Company
Livestock Conservation, Inc
Merck & Co. Inc
Edwin T. Meredith Foundation
The
Milwaukee Road
Sears Roebuck Foundation
S&h Foundation Inc
Standard Oil Company
Ken
Tucky
Sunbeam Corporation
Tupperware
West Bend Company
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
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John C. Page
Pawlet
National Institute of Cattle Raising Studies
UVM
Wes Bolton
Mideast
England
Europe
Canada
British Isles
County Forester
Everett the Friendly
Lawrence H. Pratt
Smart Hop Mammoth Mart
Mammoth Law
Bennington
Chicago
Mildred Beebe
Bellows Falls
Simplicity Pattern Co, Inc
Drysdale’s
LIPTO
Keebler
del Monte
Swift's
Brookfield
Birdseye
Sara Lee
Pepperidge Farms
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