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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1970
Page
6
A vacation shoreline vignette contrasts smug pesticide experts with the reality of pollution and sewage. The piece questions reliance on DDT and other chemicals, notes bans and ignorance, and defends practical agriculture while urging safe disposal of unwanted pesticides.
The winter issue from the University of Vermont Experiment Station and Extension Service summarizes research in plain language. It covers Robert Fuller on the wood duck, timber management, whey pollution research by Nilson and Fife, alfalfa beetle control with substantial U.S. crop loss cited, cattle abortion diagnosis, elderly housing surveys, camping forecasts, vocational center progress, and a statewide Extension insert.
Burlington report says modern pork is low in calories and high in essential nutrients. Extension nutritionist Aline Coffey notes today's pork delivers more protein, less fat, and fewer calories than in the past. A 3.5 ounce serving provides about 240 calories versus 377 years ago, easing weight watcher concerns.
A physician condemns nutritional quackery and its risks to public health. He outlines five harms including eroding trust in sound advice, economic waste on pricey foods and supplements, dietary imbalances and malnutrition, delaying proper disease therapy, and harmful drug regimens. He calls for education, enforcement by medical societies and BBBs, and FDA action to remove dangerous products.
Burlington report quotes Leonard Mercia University of Vermont Extension poultryman advising that hard cooking eggs in the shell is fine but boiling should be avoided. He notes simmering heat yields firm white and tender yolk, while overcooking or slow cooling can turn the yolk green.
University of Vermont economist Dwight K. Eddy urges Vermont farmers to treat credit as a farm tool. He outlines four points: invest where returns are highest, set realistic loan repayment schedules, lease or hire land and equipment when profitable, and remain within manageable limits. He cautions against over mechanization and stresses careful pricing, leasing options, and awareness of total interest costs to raise profits.
Eastern Milk Producers Cooperative Association plans to check write and quality control for member milk sold to certain handlers. President Freeborn Love warns against undermining proprietary milk firms as dairying remains a leading industry in New York Vermont and Pennsylvania with large farm value. The group aims for stable markets and maximum returns with low service dues.
Trustees of the Justin Smith Morrill Foundation lead a drive to beautify the Morrill Homestead a national historic landmark now state property. Projects include landscaping fence repair and painting. Membership starts at 2 a year with 100 for life and all gifts tax exempt led by Mrs. R DeWitt Mallary and a slate of officers.
Vermont dairymen report health issues in cows due to long term heavy corn silage feeding including udder edema fat cows ketosis and breeding problems. Experts advise a mixed forage plan with hay or haulage and corn silage plus protein and mineral supplementation. ensure adequate calcium phosphorus magnesium sulfur potassium and trace minerals and consider iodine and vitamins A D and E if needed.
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