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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1973
Page
4
By John C. Page, UVM County Extension Agent, June dairy month. The article explains how cows flush in June, milk output rises then falls with pasture, and how weather in June affects haying and corn planting. It stresses aggressive timely farming, early mowing, and proper hay drying to prevent mold and health risks.
Garden guidance from Burlington notes manure as the best fertilizer, recommending about 100 pounds per 1,000 square feet. For a 25 by 40 foot plot, about 1,000 square feet, spread evenly in a 1 to 2 inch layer. If using lime or other fertilizer, know the identification numbers, such as a 5-10-10 mix for nitrogen, phosphate, and potash.
The Massachusetts Audubon Society notes sailing ships could relieve fuel shortages and curb oil pollution. Proponents argue sails could handle up to 90 percent of bulk trade, using only five percent of diesel fuel, though voyage times would lengthen.
High grain prices push costs for poultry farmers and could lift consumer egg prices this summer in New England. Current regional prices reflect only part of the higher feed costs.
A home economics note advises matching drapery fabric to room use and existing decor. It covers fiber choices from cotton to silk, their care, light and heat resistance, and finishing options, plus guidance to consult a chart in the Extension Service booklet Making Draperies for measuring and construction.
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