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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1974
Page
10
The article cautions that dust bowl lessons still apply as wind threatens crops in the Great Plains and Vermont gardens. It notes conservation practices, seed usage patterns, spring timing risks, soil quality with fill versus true soil, and strategies to improve organic matter and light exposure for successful gardening.
In Colby Kansas a $287000 bid led by auctioneer Don Legere propelled land prices higher as John Johnson paid $295000 for wheat land near Colby. The 4210 acre Robb estate sale netted $1.509 million for seven local hospitals reflecting rising values from $11 per acre in the 1920s to over $614 per acre today amid inflation. The sale followed a regional conference for young farmers showcasing Farm Bureau operations and estate planning.
The University of Vermont Extension Service releases Landscape Plants for Vermont, a helpful gardener's guide with plant classifications by function, size, exposure, and seasonal interest. The book costs 1 dollar and includes drawings, aiding Vermonters in selecting landscape plants suited to their place and purpose.
Midwest farmers face limited nitrogen supplies and higher prices as they plan to plant more corn this spring. Officials warn shortages may persist into harvest, risking meat and poultry prices if weather and fuel cooperate. Land O Lakes, farmers, and Extension agents forecast near normal yields despite constraints.
A Vermont soil health advisory emphasizes soil testing to detect nutrient deficiencies. Robert Wetherbee of the University of Vermont explains tests guide fertilizer lime acidity phosphorus and potassium needs. Mailers cost 3 dollars for two samples or 1.50 for one sample.
William C. Snow discusses human relations and self analysis in this UVM Youth Extension column. He compares personality to a thermostat and thermometer, urging self regulation, listening, and awareness of how others perceive us across different temperaments and situations.
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