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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1971
Page
6
Dr Lawrence M Hursh explains the nutritional value of dairy products, comparing whole skim and two percent milk, noting calories per glass, fat content, vitamin A and D additions, and the role of dairy in the national diet. He urges proper milk handling as warmer weather comes.
Burlington extension agronomist Dr. T R Flanagan warns that three glossy leaflets identify poison ivy. The plant, also called Poison Oak Creeper or Mercury, can climb, trail, or stand erect, spreading by rootstocks, stems, and waxy white berries. He notes three leaflets plus berries as the key cue and recommends the USDA pamphlet 3 Leaves Mean Poison Ivy and the Extension Brieflet Poison Ivy Control for identification and herbicide guidance.
Burlington horticulture expert notes lilacs may not bloom every year. Older lilacs often need more time to flower, while newer French hybrids can bloom at three to four feet in height. Dr Norman Pellett says 3 to 4 years may pass before blossoming after planting, so patience is advised for recent plantings.
The Bennington County Extension Service sponsors a horse tour for enthusiasts with three stops at Borton's Conway farm, UMass Amherst Horse Farm, and Sawmill Morgan Farm Leverett. Attendees meet at 9 a.m. Saturday in the Federal Building lot in Bennington. bring lunch.
A Bennington observer group visits Great Barrington to verify flowering crabs sprouting from sidewalks. They confirm trees can thrive in narrow gaps, note 10-12 year growth, and envision local adoption with adjusted sizes and costs, warning of parking, maintenance, and future challenges.
Dr George MacCollum discusses integrated pest management noting that biological control works best on low value crops or introduced pests with missing natural enemies, using alfalfa weevil as an example, and warning pesticides remain essential for current food and fiber production. the piece also mentions Pentagon drug abuse program appointment and ongoing research into pheromones and hormones for targeted pest control.
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