Farmers Field Day at 4-H Camp Ondawa July 31
Dianne Hall Lamb promotes the annual Farmers Field Day at 4-H Camp Ondawa Sunderland. Adults display needlecraft cooking and crafts with judging in five categories. A noon chicken barbecue, exhibits by Bartlett Hall rug braiding and a call for entries by 10 a.m. Saturday July 31 with pickup by 3 p.m. 447-7582 or 394-7898 for exhibits.
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Camp Ondawa
Dianne Hall Lamb
UVM County Extension
Ondawa
Sunderland
Bennington County Farm Bureau
Bartlett Hall
Cielo
Mary Laurie
West Rupert
Florence Graham
Cornell expert questions dietary fiber labeling accuracy
ITHACA New York March 15 UPI Cornell nutritionist Peter Van Soest argues current nutritional labeling on dietary fiber is misleading because the crude fiber measure is inaccurate He notes fiber is fermented in the lower intestine providing calories and nutrients and warns excessive intake may strip essential vitamins and minerals. Other brief items cover melon ripeness tips from Minnesota extension and a washable polyester felt debut in New York fashion weeks.
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Ithaca, N.Y
UPI
Cornell University
Peter van Soest
van Soest
Cornell
N.Y
New York
EEE threatens horses with summer outbreaks
Burlington report warns of Eastern equine encephalomyelitis in horses during summer. Dr. James Wadsworth notes high mortality, fever, drowsiness, and neurological signs. Vaccination against both Eastern and Western strains is advised, with veterinary guidance for an overall health program.
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Burlington
James Wadsworth
University of Vermont
Wadsworth
United States
Chinese style broccoli recipe for home cooks
Boston edition presents a basic Chinese style broccoli dish. The guide recommends cooking in a heavy skillet or a Chinese wok, with vegetables cut into uniform one inch pieces for even cooking. Variations arise from differing vegetable textures and cooking times.
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Boston
Pedometers Help Farmers Detect Cows In Heat
Research by Dr. Charles A. Kiddy of the USDA shows pedometers strapped to dairy cows reveal activity spikes during estrus, enabling timely artificial insemination. In a Beltsville study, 40 cows averaged fourfold activity increases during heat, allowing breeding the same day or next morning. Further testing and electronic monitoring are planned for diverse conditions.
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Raleigh, N.C
Charles A. Kiddy
USDA
Agricultral Research Service
Kiddy
Beltsville Agricultural Research Center
Maryland
Simmental Cattle Unfit for Milk in United States
BELTSVILLE Md Simmental cattle used for beef only in the United States says Loren A Fulton dairy husbandman with the USDA Agricultural Research Service He compared 26 Simmental Holstein crossbreds with 49 purebred Holsteins Calves heavier at birth and 12 months but Holsteins larger in heart girth and height all differences small Crossbreds had later first estrus fewer services needed and more calving problems but produced about 5000 pounds less milk and 30 fewer milking days Fulton concludes Holsteins are superior for milk production and Simmentals should be limited to beef.
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Beltsville
Simmental
Switzerland
Loren A. Fulton
USDA
Agricultural Research Service
Fulton
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ST. Paul, Minn
Agricultural Extension Service
University of Minnesota
Ight
Christian Science Publishing Society
Quinlan
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Rexall
Main ST
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Queen
Main Street
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