Crabapple trees herald spring in Vermont
Vermont horticulturist Dr. Norman Pellet notes flowering crabapples vary by variety with edible fruit in some, bloom mid May to early June, colors white pink and red. He advises soil, grafting, pruning, fertilization, and pest controls while citing 130 cultivars at the UVM Horticultural Research Center.
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Burlington
Norman Pellet
Te University of Vermont
Vermont
UVM
South
County Youth Notes Tractor Safety Course Planned in Bennington County
A tractor safety course is offered under the Hazardous Occupation Act for Bennington County youths ages 14 to 16 who will operate farm equipment. It includes at least five hours of instruction, with an evening highway safety segment by a Vermont State Police representative, and stresses no passengers and tip over dangers. Tentative dates are June 1 and June 5, with contact to Extension Service 447 7582 before May 14 to express interest.
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Bennington County
Vermont State Police
United States
Budget Chicken Dishes For Easy Family Meals
Homemakers are told broiler-fryers will be plentiful and budget priced this spring. A Saucy Chicken Surprise blends applesauce lemon juice and gravy mix with chicken. Vegetable Medley combines peas carrots and instant mashed potatoes topped with mashed potatoes. Recipe steps cover baking times and quantities for four servings.
Seed variety trials save Vermont farmers money on corn
County Agent John C. Page explains two year corn variety trials in Pawlet Vernon and Woodstock measure yield and dry matter to identify best hybrids. Trials plant 96 plots per site, randomize varieties, and compare center rows to avoid edge effects. Results show top varieties outperform old standards, guiding farmers and seed companies in future selections.
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Vermont
Pawlet
Vernon
Woodstock
Control crabgrass with timely herbicide in lawns
UVM Extension specialist Ted Flanagan recommends controlling crabgrass as soil warms in spring. Apply labeled herbicides in late April to early May, water in if needed, and follow label safety. Also treat common weeds with 2 4D carefully to avoid damage to roses and tomatoes.
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Ted Flanagan
UVM
Burlington
Depeman
Grange backs agreement on international sales
John W. Scott of the National Grange announced after a St. Paul meeting of 11 U.S. and Canadian farm groups that stronger international cooperation is needed to raise prices and incomes for farmers. The group urged action by governments to negotiate adequate price provisions in the International Wheat Agreement and to extend cooperation to all grains. Attending bodies included the National Farmers Union, National Grange, National Farmers Organization, and Canada’s Saskatchewan Wheat Pool and Alberta Wheat Pool.
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Washington, D.C
John W. Scott
National Grange
United States
St. Paul
Minn
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Grange
TWA
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U.S
National Farmers Union
National Farmers Organization
National Association of Wheat Growers
National Federation of Grain Cooperatives
Canada
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool
Canadian Federation of Agriculture
Upiled Grain Growers
Manitua Pool Elevators
Alberta Wheat Foal
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University of Vermont Agricultural Experiment Station
Catskill
Sparkle
Redcoat
Midway
Boyce
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Peltett
Morrill Ball
Burlington, Vt
Bennington
William C
Snow County Extension
Monument Plaza Shopping
Rosasco
ING
Berkshire Plaza
North Adams
Mass
John C. Page
University of Vermont
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Fleischmann
Royal
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Mather
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