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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1975
Page
10
Memorial Day marks safe transplant time yet uncertain frost risk. The piece urges caution with tomato plants, recommends covering to prevent frost damage, and stresses gradual sun exposure. It covers weed control, sunburn, leaf pruning during transplant, watering after transplant, and starting vine crops with heat.
Preparations are underway for 4-H Camp Ondawa in Sunderland. The program runs July 13 to 19 for children ages 9 through 14, with workshops in crafts recreation and nature. Staff includes Director Betty Bolognani, nurse Peg Maroni, cook Marion Crawford, and assistants Debbie Browe Ira Whitney, plus work-study student Dianne Dusha.
EPA administrator John A S McGlennon cites a 120 percent rise in fertilizer prices since 1973 and urges increased use of organic wastes like feedlot wastes and municipal sludges to reduce farm costs. He warns not a panacea but a necessary option as energy pressures lift fertilizer costs, with planned demonstrations in Delaware and policy papers on sludge land application.
USDA scientist Dr. David L. Gustine reports a new method to identify compounds and reactions that give crops innate fungal resistance. Using alfalfa and jackbean callus cultures, he induced phytoalexin production, showing four compounds toxic to Cladosporium fulvus and one in alfalfa callus, including medicarpin.
University of Vermont extension specialist Dwight Eddy says dairy farmers can still profit with strong management despite high costs. A good Midwest growing season could lift profits in late 1975, while rising energy prices may push farm sizes smaller. Inflation hits costs like bailer twine, fertilizer, and electric bills, squeezing margins.
Dr Henry Atherton of the University of Vermont says small pieces under one pound and less than two inches thick can be frozen for up to six months. Wrap tightly in moisture proof wrap, freeze at or below zero, may become crumbly but flavor remains. Thaw in refrigerator and use promptly. Keep in original wrapper until serving and refrigerate after opening. Small end pieces may be garnishes or grated and stored sealed.
Bennington faces a decision on wastewater reuse through soils treatment systems. STS could save taxpayers by recycling treated effluent on land for filtration and nutrient recovery, but feasibility hinges on local wastewater characteristics, soil texture, percolation, metal buildup risks, and land near the treatment plant.
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