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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1974
Page
12
By John C Page, UVM County Extension Agent, the piece describes overstocked farms facing feed shortages. It notes the Masai Tribesman Syndrome of expanding herds to look wealthy, the risk of high feed costs, and the need to balance cattle numbers with available hay. It urges fall planning and early hay procurement to avoid winter scarcity and losses.
AVM extension dairyman William P. Leamy urges adequate grain for fresh cows especially early in lactation. DHIA records show milk declines when grain is cut back. Debate at Vermont DHIA meeting covered all grass versus all corn feeding with leaders Germain and Leriche outlining benefits. Emphasis on high quality roughage and mineral supplements, plus once daily feeding for dry cows, to maintain production and control costs.
Montpelier Vermont Maple Industry Council met December 3 and endorsed a land use tax for agricultural and forest land to preserve current productive use. Keith Wallace of Waterbury tasked to explore options. The group also debated syrup grade changes and licensing for producers and dealers above set quantities.
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