Underground pipes replace rainfall irrigation breakthrough
Kansas manufacturer International Plastics, Inc. promotes a half inch microporous plastic pipe laid six inches underground to deliver water and nitrogen fertilizer directly to roots. The system claims water savings up to 90 percent, reduced weed germination, and easier installation. It has been tested with multiple institutions and in various crops, showing better and earlier yields than traditional ditch or overhead sprinklers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Pope
UPI
New York
Kansas
Lewis A. Paul
International Plastics, Inc
Colwich
Kane Paul
Paul
IPI
Borg-Warner Corp
Arizona State University
University of California, Texas A&m College
University of Delaware
Holiday Breads: three yule treats with shortcuts
Fragrant festive breads appear in this Homemaker's Corner. The Candy Cane Bread uses crescent rolls and a candied fruit filling braided into a candy cane shape, baked at 375 degrees. A cranberry orange Danish twist bakes at 400 degrees with sugar glaze. A sunburst chocolate crescent adds almonds and milk chocolate for a warm, decorative finish.
Vermont NRCD supers elected statewide Dairyman of the Year named
Thirteen persons including Mrs Gloria A Conant of Richmond Vermont were elected Natural Resources Conservation District supervisors. They take office January 1 for five years. Results announced at the Vermont Association of Conservation Districts meeting in South Burlington with districts listed. Lamoille County had no election. District supervisors oversee local land and resource decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Gloria A. Conant
Richmond
Vermont
Natural Resources Conservation District
Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
South Burlington
Bennington County
Albert B. Horst
Bennington
Caledonia County
Clarence Burlington
Lyndonville
Essex County
Roland Devost
Norton
Franklin County
Roger N. Luneau
Cattle expert speaks at 4-H Dairy Banquet
William C. Snow reports from Bennington County 4-H Dairy Banquet where Hope West of Manchester received the 1971 Outstanding 4-H Livestock Member Award. Also honored were four nominees Melvin Lawrence Keith Bishop Steve Leach and Robert Sargent. Special guest George Jones of Eastern States Exposition spoke on the Heifer Project flight to India detailing milking gains and challenges including unloading delays at Calcutta Airport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope West
Manchester
Bennington County
Hope
Melvin Lawrence
Keith Bishop
Shaftsbury
Steve Leach
Pawlet
Robert Sargent
Rupert
George Jones
West Springfield
Jones
India
Calcutta
Plants offer thoughtful holiday gift ideas from Vermont expert
Potted plants make festive gifts for Christmas and New Year with choices suited to color for short term pleasure or longevity for ongoing delight. Dr. Norman E. Pellett of the University of Vermont notes plant selection should fit the recipient and home conditions, with specifics on azaleas cyclamen chrysanthemums and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Norman E. Pellett
University of Vermont
County Agent's Report on Farm Policy and Votes
County Extension Agent argues farm policy is driven by political votes rather than real farmer needs. He traces the farm vote notion, notes farm numbers decline with efficiency, and explains subsidies and budgets, saying policy is a hodgepodge that splits along party lines.
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John C. Page
Avm
Congress
Earl Butz
Agriculture
Henry Wallace
Farmers Home Administration
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NRCD
Amsterdam
KLM
Rosascos Travel Agency, Inc
Berkshire Plaza
North Adams
Mass
William C. Snow
University of Vermont County
Nancy Wilson
Poultney
Joyce Brothers
Chicago
Puerto Rico
General Foods Corp
Miss Wilson
Hills Bros
Campbell's
Campbell
DAISY
Reynold
Hi-C
Howard Johnson
Pepperidge Farms
Idaho
Haddock
Mr. Butz
Benson
Secretary of Agriculture
Mr. Wallace
Dick Aplin
Boston
New England
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