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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1975
Page
8
UVM County Extension Agent argues that consumer driven “cheap food” trends shape USDA budgets and yearbooks away from farming. He cites Maine sugarbeet and potato market failures, warnings about dumping grain to keep prices low, and calls for stronger agricultural representation against consumer pressure groups.
Burlington expert Aline Coffey explains how USDA grades guide selection and matching methods for beef cuts. She outlines pot roasting, dry roasting, broiling, grilling and pan methods, with thermometer targets from rare to well done and tips on fat management and simmering stew.
The 1974 Census of Agriculture began the week of December 29 with mailed forms to about four million farms and ranches across the United States. The survey updates 1969 data, emphasizes units with sales over 2,500 dollars, and uses a new one piece mailable form to cut costs. Respondents may estimate if records are unavailable and must return forms promptly. Confidential handling is guaranteed under Title 13.
Veterinary expert Dr. James Wadsworth of the University of Vermont warns internal parasites pose a major health risk to seven million U S horses. Pinworms bots bloodworms and ascarids can cause digestive issues anemia reduced growth and even death. Emphasizing sanitation he urges manure management pasture rotation separate young horses and consistent parasite prevention and treatment per a veterinarian plan.
Vermont's 11 county maple meetings in January will examine rising cane sugar prices and increased maple use, production, and marketing. About 600 sugar makers and interested citizens are expected. sessions cover sap movement, vacuum pumps, costs, marketing, export prospects, and industry plans.
Dianne E Hall outlines January white sales on sheets blankets and towels. Shop wisely by surveying your linen closet knowing bed sizes and proper sheet dimensions as well as fabric quality and care. Include thread counts choose durable blends and test fabric by touch and light before purchase.
William C. Snow urges Vermont readers on hunter safety and training to safeguard hunting as anti hunting forces rise. He notes a new state law requiring first time licensees to complete a hunter and firearm training course covering safety ethics and survival, with contact details to become an instructor.
Harold G. Helmboldt general manager of Yankee Milk warned dairy industry leaders that Yankee plants may struggle to balance New England milk during flush production. He urged cooperation with other New England coops to stabilize marketing amid rising costs and looming price drops forecast by the NE Milk Pricing Committee.
Manchester Ranger District announces a timber sale in Flood Brook Londonderry with sealed bids due by 10 am January 21 at Manchester district offices. Sale covers 13.23 MBF mixed logs including hemlock spruce fir yellow birch sugar maple red maple white ash black cherry and beech. Bid guarantee $50. Right to reject all bids reserved. Information from District Ranger Norman G. Arseneault. Boston extended outlook shows unsettled weather Thursday to Saturday with rain or snow, highs in the 20s to 30s, teens and 20s lows.
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