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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1964
Page
6
County Agricultural Agent outlines shifts in dairy farming from hand hay handling to baled hay and bulk tanks, noting higher herd outputs, larger machinery investments, and rising debt. He argues consumers benefit, farmers must adapt or exit, and strong management is essential to compete amid rising production and price pressures.
The American Foundation for Animal Health warns that ketosis will hit farmers hard in 1964 with losses exceeding ten million dollars and affects over one million cows. It notes ketosis is largely man made due to breeding for high milk, and outlines early treatment with calcium and potassium injections and signs to watch for such as reduced milk, appetite loss, blank stare, banana oil odor and nervousness.
Farmers and cooperatives set new marks in 1963 with $5.6 billion borrowed through the Farm Credit System. At year end 1963 loans outstanding reached a record $6.4 billion. Governor R B Tootell announced the figures.
Vermont extension engineer Andrew Tessmann urges dairymen to inspect steps and ladders used for feeding and pouring milk to prevent falls. The article also notes Farm Credit System loan milestones in 1963 including record volumes of short and long term loans, cooperative borrowings, and total net worth.
Soviet economist Anushavan Arzumanyan argues in Pravda for a narrower gap between consumer goods and heavy industry. He notes the US expanded consumer production without harming heavy industry, signaling a shift after internal party policy battles and a renewed critique of Stalin’s role in neglecting personal consumption.
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