Hayden Re-Elected President Of State 4-H Foundation
Harry Hayden of Sunderland was re-elected president of the State 4-H Foundation trustees at the annual meeting at the University of Vermont. Kathryn Heitman Shoreham was named vice president Edward Woods Pittsford secretary and Horace B Shaw Burlington treasurer. The foundation aids 4-H youth and adult volunteers through private funds supporting leadership, exchange programs and citizenship education. It plans a donor program at 4-H State Day on August 10 at Vermont Technical College Randolph Center.
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Burlington
Harry Hayden
Sunderland
State 4-H Foundation
University of Vermont
Kathryn Heitman
Shoreham
Edward Woods
Pittsford
Horace B. Shaw
Vermont Extension Service
International Farm
Foundation
Vermont
Washington, D.C
Vermont Technical College
Randolph Center
4-H Foundation
Harry W. Hayden
Planning For Herd Health
Burlington Dr James Wadsworth University of Vermont Extension animal pathologist says a planned herd health program saves money by preventing disease. Veterinarians often lack time for prevention. the plan uses monthly farm visits and cooperative supervision between the dairyman and veterinarian to improve efficiency.
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Burlington
James Wadsworth
University of Vermont
New Slow-Release Plant Food Packets Debut for Trees
Wisconsin scientists unveil a plastic two ounce packet releasing nutrients slowly next to roots to feed trees shrubs roses and houseplants for at least three years with one application. The patent is held by the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation and packets will be sold under license. tests at Michigan State University and UW show broad potential uses.
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University of Wisconsin
Osborne J. Attee
Prof
Attee
U.S. Patent Office
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation of
Madison
Michigan State University
New England Green Pastures Forum At UMass Amherst
Amherst hosts the third annual New England Green Pastures Forage Forum on August 5 and 6 at UMass Amherst. Dairymen observe open barn designs, free stall housing, vibratory silage feeders, and forced air hay dryers with no heat. A panel led by Dwight K. Eddy will discuss silage storage, while sessions feature Dr John L. McKitrick on boosting cow profits and John Howe on feeding and nutrition.
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Amherst
Mass
New England
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
William W. Stone
University of Vermont
Dwight K. Eddy
UVM Extension
Farm Costs Rise Faster Than Income in Northeast
The USDA finds higher farm costs outpace income on dairy farms in the Northeast. In 1964 average gross income neared 15000, up from 1957-59, while operating expenses and capital charges rose, cutting net returns to about 41 cents per hour. Large farms may earn enough for a decent life but can lose money quickly if conditions worsen.
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Burlington
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Fred C. Webster
University of Vermont
USDA
Webster
Vermont
Insect Guests From Global Trade Threaten Local Crops
County Agent warns that rapid travel and plant imports bring new pests like cherry trees and earwigs. The piece cites Japanese beetles, elm bark beetles, alfalfa weevil, climbing cutworm, and corn borers, noting natural enemies may fail and urging vigilance in quarantine and control efforts.
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New England Farm Finance News
Departments of Agriculture and Interior
Washington, D.C
Atlantic
Bangor
Indiania
Europe
Eith
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