County Agent's Report on Susie the remarkable dairy cow
A county agent describes Susie a Hampshire influenced dairy cow, weighing about 1400 pounds, with a normal life cycle from calf to dry off. She produces about 9000 quarts yearly and may reach 12 gallons daily at peak, while consuming up to seven tons of forage and three tons of grain annually. Susie illustrates dairy science advances in milk yield and the cow’s role in a year round dairy industry.
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Arand
Heename
Susie
Value of Vermont farm products rises sharply
Vermont farm value rose in 1974 while farmland declined 13 percent since 1969. Preliminary census data show 1974 farm product sales reaching $204.3 million, up $8.3 million from 1969. Hog cholera quarantines were lifted nationwide by June 4, with APHIS continuing surveillance in affected regions.
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Vermont
U.S. Department of Commerce
Bureau of the Census
New York
Hillsborough County
N.H
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
APHIS
New England
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Engine maintenance tips for mowers and tractors
Dr. Grant Wells of the University of Vermont outlines regular engine care for lawn mowers and tractors. Check oil after four hours, change oil every 40 hours, inspect air filters daily, and clean cooling fins after 80 hours. Maintain battery, spark plugs, and breaker points, record service dates, and keep a maintenance log.
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Burlington
Grant Wells
University of Vermont
Wells
Expert explains late appearing flowers and pruning tips
An expert outlines why roses lilacs peonies and other plants may fail to bloom on schedule. Factors include sun exposure soil moisture vigor pruning timing and planting depth. Advice covers delaying flowering due to heavy pruning overgrowth and flower bud protection against late frosts and pests.
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Burlington
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