Christmas family traditions and safety tips for decorations
A family recounts weekend tree gathering in the woods with Mom Dad and siblings, sharing memories of pine cones wreaths and boughs. Advice covers tree moisture humidity fire safety borax spray recipe energy concerns for lights and budget friendly handmade ornaments for a festive safe holiday atmosphere.
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Maine
Three easy steps to buying a Christmas tree in Vermont
University of Vermont forester Raymond Foulds outlines three steps for selecting a good Christmas tree. Choose the type, pick a fresh specimen with a straight trunk and dense branches, then ensure it is kept watered to prevent drying and fire risk.
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Burlington
Raymond T. Foulds
University of Vermont
Vermont
White House
Foulds
Good barn ventilation helps farmers and cows
A University of Vermont extension engineer advises farmers on barn ventilation to boost milk yield and quality. Continuous low rate exhaust with higher flow on warm days reduces humidity and prevents off flavors, rot, and temperature swings. natural ventilation preferred in free stall housing. a free booklet offers full guidance.
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Burlington
University of Vermont
Andrew Tessmann
Extension Agricultural
Vermont
Tessmann
Morrill Hall
Cattlemen Warn on Slowdowns Slenderizing Cattle
R B Carothers of Paris Tennessee told ANCSA members in Memphis that reducing speeds on long cattle shipments could lower weights and profits. He estimated cattlemen already lose about $100 per animal amid beef surpluses and lower prices in groceries.
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Memphis, Tenn
UPI
American National Cattlemen’s Association
R. B. Carothers
Carothers
Paris
Tenn
Yule lights drain energy tips from UVM expert
Extension housing and utilities engineer Milo Moore of the University of Vermont offers energy saving ideas for decorating. Turn off other lights when using decorative lighting, limit bulb numbers, set usage times, close fireplace dampers, and avoid candles near flammable materials during the holidays.
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Burlington
Milo Moore
University of Vermont
Moore
Skywalkers speed soil mapping in Vermont using helicopters
U S Soil Conservation Service pilots in Burlington use helicopter sky walking to map soils over 20 000 acre townships. Flights cut mapping time from about 70 days to one hour with improved treetop visibility, aiding planners in locating sites for homes schools industries and waste disposal while reducing costs.
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U.S. Soil Conservation Service
Green Mountain
SCS
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