New corn from old crops keeps species king for animal feed
University of Vermont extension writes on corn history from flint to dent varieties, hybridization, genetics, and breeding trends. It notes dent corn's dominance in animal feed, hybrid vigor, and the evolution of planting, regional adaptation, and future prospects in higher protein and diverse corn types.
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John C. Page
University of Vermont
Americas
Jones
University of Connecticut
Central America
America
U S consumers near power peak
Vermont consumer protection program is described with a history of consumer activism in the United States. The piece traces cycles of consumer legislation from the Progressive era to the 1970s, noting FTC acts, truth in lending, truth in packaging, and the rise of consumer advocacy groups. It cites the Vermont Attorney General’s office and the state BBB network as resources for complaints and information.
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Exleenm
Brogan County
UVM
Agnew
Better Business Bureaus
Muckrackers
Consumers, Union
Business Week
Jessica Mitlard
Ruth Harmer
Kennedy
Consumer Advisory Council
Congress
Ralph Nader
Truth-in-Lending
Truth In Packaging
Executive Branch
Vermont
Onion sets rise in spring as gardeners chase scarce bulbs
In Vermont gardens the price of onion sets climbs as crop failures push grocers' prices upward. A Banner staffer describes hunting scarce one-pound bags sold to regulars, with local sources rationing stock while gardeners plant to beat inflation. Allium cepa becomes highly coveted again.
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Bennington
Vermont
Texas
Plan ahead for garden supplies and varieties
Plan ahead for a garden with a supplies list. Note forgotten seeds and stock up on lime fertilizer pest dust hose and composting materials. Choose adaptable disease resistant varieties maturing in under 100 days to avoid fall frost. Oregon bottles refund five cents boosts recycling while MA Audubon notes roadside can decline.
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Oregon
Massachusetts Audubon Society
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