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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1974
Page
6
John C. Page argues journalists lack understanding of agricultural economics and farm realities. He urges journalists to work on a farm, discusses milk pricing and advertising costs, and warns of rising food prices if the public misreads farming economics. He notes high production costs, market volatility, and the need for promotion and fair prices.
The AVM Extension Service offers a guide titled Fitness for Living by Tina Valentinetti to help achieve total fitness through planned exercise. It covers calorie awareness, sample menus, and plans, urging immediate action and advising physician consultation before starting a diet or program. Send 50 cents to Fitness for Living at Morrill Hall, University of Vermont, Burlington.
Vermont forester R. R. Foulds reports a poor 1974 maple season with sap runs ending in early May. Expected output averages 0.17 to 0.20 gallon per tap, down from 0.21 in 1973 and 0.23 in 1972, due to early warm spells, cold interruptions, and issues with tap permeability.
For crabgrass control, apply approved preventers such as bensulide, DCPA, or siduron during March to May. Siduron suits newly seeded lawns, bensulide and DCPA have longer residuals. Reseed if crabgrass dominated areas last fall, use ryegrasses and red fescue, fertilize and water. Follow label directions and avoid applications before rainfall.
Burlington warns that most tractor accidents happen in fields from fast handling and wrong use. Experts urge precautions: watch ditches and rocks, hitch properly, limit hydraulic drawbar height, test load responses, avoid alone work, use visible flags and lights, and keep away from riders or children near machinery.
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