Safe Canning Notes Warn of Botulism Risks
Homemaking article urges using pressure canners for low acid foods to prevent botulism. Explains spores’ heat resistance, the need for high temperatures, and cautions against tasting questionable food. Emphasizes proper equipment and safe procedures for canning vegetables, meats, and fish.
Plant disease clinic and home canning tips for Vermont
Extension plant pathologist Dr. Alan Gotlieb explains the University of Vermont plant disease clinic offers free diagnoses from mailed specimens. The note covers apple cedar rust and late blight in potatoes and tubers, plus canning safety guidelines and Field Day details for July 26 at 4H Camp Ondawa with exhibits and prizes.
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Burlington
Alan Gotlieb
Gotlieb
University of Vermont
Morrill Hall
Plant Disease Clinic
Botany Dept
the Extension Service
Ondawa
Bartlett Hall
Camp Ondawa
The
Extension Service Plant Disease Clinic
Maple Group Maplerama Opens in Middlebury August 8
The Vermont Maplerama returns for 1975 August 8 and 9 offering sugar makers from the U S and Canada a two day program. Addison County Sugarmakers Association hosts with a tour of three local sugar operations highlighting new equipment and sap gathering methods. Registration begins 9 00 a m August 8 at Middlebury Union High School Vocational Center.
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Middlebury
Vermont
United States
Canada
Addison County Sugarmakers Association
Raymond T. Foulds
University of Vermont
Middlebury Union High School
Lucien D. Paquette
Addison County
Agricultural Center
R.D
Soviet grain sales likely to help farmers’ incomes
Reports from USDA and farm sources say large Soviet purchases of U S grain could steady meat and dairy prices this winter after a record crop. Officials expect significant exports to boost farm income while shielding shoppers from big price spikes, amid cautious congressional oversight.
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Chicago
Soviet Union
U.S
United States
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Henry M. Jackson
Washington
Jackson
Agriculture
Earl L. Butz
Butz
Great Lakes
Clarence Adams
National Association of Food Chains
Monitor
Robert P. Hey
Congress
Agriculture Department
Epsom salts boost growth and color in roses study
UPI reports American Rose Society and Dow Chemical experiments on 28 U.S. growers show magnesium sulfate boosts rose growth, basal breaks, foliage, and disease resistance. A Portland grower notes a 12 inch height boost and two more basal breaks with five feedings. Treatment augments normal fertilizer and may aid azaleas and other annuals.
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Chicago
UPI
American Rose Society
United States
Dow Chemical U.S.A
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