Fertilizer shortages force farming adjustments and soil testing
In the face of rising fertilizer prices and tighter supplies, farmers must plan carefully. Soil tests guide targeted application, conserving nutrients and maintaining yields while looser norms and diminishing returns affect manure, nitrogen use, and alfalfa management.
Care urged in thawing turkey for safe Thanksgiving
University of Vermont Extension nutritionist Aline Coffey warns against leaving a turkey at room temperature. She recommends refrigerator thawing at one day per five pounds, cold water bath, or double brown paper bag method to keep surface temperature safe and reduce weight loss. After thawing the bird must be cooked or refrigerated promptly.
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University of Vermont Extension
Aline Coffey
Vermont Farm and Home Science highlights deer herd and child nutrition
Burlington Vermont readers learn about a two step plan to control deer population and habitat, foal care for mares, nutrition education for young children, dress projects for Waterbury patients, and estate planning benefits. A Boston forecast adds rain or snow flurries Friday and Saturday, with fair Sunday.
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Burlington
Vermont Farm and Home Science
University of Vermont Extension Service and Experiment Station
Thomas Hoekstra
Vermont
James Wadsworth
Ellen Morse
Virginia Williams
Kay Strassburg
Waterbury
Verle Houghaboom
James Welch
1.M Animal and Dairy Science Center
UVM
Welch
Morrill Hall
Boston
UPI
National Weather Service
New England
Energy conservation is everyone's problem
Vermonters urged to cut electricity use at home to prevent peak load every winter. UVM instructors Esther Knowles and Jean Reidel offer practical tips on thermostat settings weather stripping attic insulation and efficient cooking and cleaning to spread demand and save energy. pamphlets available from the Extension Service Office.
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Esther Knowles
Jean Reidel
UVM Housing and
Urgent warning on fertilizer shortages for farmers
AVM Extension Agronomist warns Burlington area farmers of tight fertilizer supplies with higher prices and possible shortages next year. Advice covers manure use, soil testing, liming, storage, and prioritizing phosphate and potassium to maximize yields amid limited nitrogen and transportation constraints.
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Winston A. Way
AVM
Agronomist
Burlington
Vermont
U.S
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