Cautions on Wet Grain and Hay Feeding
Burlington warns farmers about dangers from storage and use of wet grain and hay. Mold and fermentation can cause digestive issues and forage poisoning. spoiled feed risks vary by livestock, with hogs most tolerant. Four handling methods include drying, natural air drying, forced-air systems, and spreading in shallow layers. Flooded hay and silage show rapid spoilage, requiring prompt drying, restacking, and careful temperature checks to prevent spontaneous combustion.
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Burlington
University of Vermont
Isle
Flood plains and flood risk in Vermont farms
Bennington County farmers escaped severe damage from last week’s storm though some corn fields flooded briefly and hay was silted. The piece argues for stricter floodplain delineation, better stream-bank maintenance, reduced development in floodprone areas, and clearer state controls to curb future land loss from rising waters.
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Bennington County
Ori
Flood damage threatens Vermont dairy forage and feed supplies
The flood cripples hay and forage for Vermont dairymen, forcing reliance on emergency programs for extra corn and oats while damaged fields recover. Poor weather worsens late harvests, mud and wet soils hinder irrigation and machinery, and farmers must replant corn and adjust fertilization, with cautious use of nitrogen and herbicides.
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Winston A. Way
Vermont
Quebec
Apple industry expands size in Vermont orchards
Vermont apple industry grows annual acreage with new plantings in 1950s era. Orchardists add young trees, boosting total acres from under 2500 to over 5000 while only four new large orchards are created. New plantings emphasize high tree density with spur-type McIntosh and updated rootstocks, including Delicious and McIntosh varieties.
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Vermont
St. Johnsbury
David Clark
Jerome Coroyan
Charolotte
Nooded garden tips for Burlington reporters guidance
Weather soaked gardens after heavy rain need soil cultivation to dry and air the roots. If tomatoes drop blossoms, support with stakes or trellis as heat and humidity cause drop. Sidedress with fertilizer like 10-10-10. sprinkle half cup per 10 feet of row and rake in to avoid rain splash and leaf burn.
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Burlington
Documentation urged for flood damage
Burlington Vermont extension specialists advise documenting flood damage for tax purposes. Take comprehensive photos before and after the flood of real property and personal belongings to support deductions, since many losses may not be insured.
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Burlington
University of Vermont
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