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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1973

Page

6

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.

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.

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.

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.

Winston A. Way AVM Agronomist Burlington Vermont U.S

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