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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1970
Page
6
A Vermont extension piece questions the value of gross figures in farming, noting poultry and milk profits, market realities, and the importance of salesmanship. It observes beef, dairy, and maple sectors, markets, subsidies, and the regional quirks of maple syrup branding and distribution.
An elderly gardener favors planting peas on Good Friday, about five weeks away, but expects a snow year. A florist friend planted sweet peas in fall with spring success, noting late snows don’t hurt them. Sugar houses prepare to tap when the weather breaks after last year’s deep snow and limited help, with late but solid sugar output and good prices.
Dr C A Eaves a well known horticulturist from Kentville Nova Scotia will speak at the Vermont Apple Growers Conference at the Middlebury Inn on February 25. He will discuss pre harvest factors affecting apple quality and is noted for developing the lime scrubbing process to remove excess carbon dioxide from controlled atmosphere storage rooms.
In Memphis a female polar bear cub named Oh Boy died after falling into a pool, an autopsy reported last week, resolving a mystery about the two month old cub. Zoo Director Robert Mattling confirmed the findings and explained the cub’s gender. The incident closes a case related to the captive cub’s death.
By William P. Snow county youth agent the article explains who volunteers to lead 4-H clubs in Bentoning County a wide range of occupations and ages including women farmers homemakers teachers students and retirees with the core goal of helping youth become better citizens and future leaders.
Bennington County Natural Resource Conservation District supervisors outline a plan to face local conservation challenges at their annual meeting. Walter Blucher will speak, showing a nationwide perspective on watershed issues. The group stresses community action to address soil and water problems and preserve farm land.
Winterize your horse to cut parasite eggs in pastures and keep your animal healthy through the season. Dr. James Wadsworth urges vaccines, bot and internal parasite control, safe insecticides, regular grooming, and foot care. Ensure exercise, avoid stall confinement, and consult a veterinarian for drug names and treatment methods.
The USDA and Vermont signed a Wholesome Poultry Products Act based agreement to extend state poultry inspection to intrastate processing. Vermont may receive up to 50 percent federal funding plus technical assistance. federally inspected plants remain covered.
Vermont Extension poultryman Leonard Mercia of the University of Vermont expects egg prices paid to producers to average about two cents per dozen lower in 1970 than 1969. He forecasts steady feed costs, higher early year prices, then a drop in late 1970, with spring 1971 likely near 1967 levels. Broiler prices may fall two cents per pound by Q3 as supplies rise, while turkey prices stay near 1969 Vermont levels due to tight native supply and rising red meat prices.
Burlington guidance explains exhaust fans remove moisture while humidifiers add it. Controlling relative humidity improves comfort and health, with a winter rule of thumb pegging indoor RH around 30 points above outside temps. Vapor barriers don’t control moisture but protect exterior walls, especially when humidifiers are used.
Water Resources Department seeks state approval to purchase a dam on Lake Carmi in Franklin County. The request asks for $1,000 to buy the dam and outlines a $46,500 repair plan to reconstruct it. The aim is to improve water levels for Mill Pond and enhance spawning ground for northern pike.
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