Sorghum Could End Global Malnutrition Through Protein Boost
Purdue University scientists after reviewing over 9,000 sorghum varieties identified two nutritionally rich strains containing a protein-making chemical. The Ethiopian sorghums show a gene freeing lysine, potentially transferable to other types to improve protein quality and combat malnutrition across Africa Asia India and South America.
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Washington
National Geographic Society
Purdue University
Africa
Asia
India
South America
Indoor tick control for Brown Dog Ticks in cold climates
University of Vermont entomologist Dr. Gordon Nielsen says Brown Dog Ticks avoid cold when indoors and can infest homes via dogs. He advises daily dog checks, targeted insecticide use, bedding treatment, and potential professional extermination for severe infestations.
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Burlington
University of Vermont Extension
Gordon Nielsen
Nielsen
Morrill Hall
University of Vermont
County Youth Notes Winners honored in 4-H banquet
Ira Whitney of Stamford received the citation of service award at the Bennington County 4-H leaders and bankers banquet held at the Paradise Restaurant. The event honored volunteer leaders with pins and certificates for one to twenty years of service.
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Ira Whitney
Stamford
Bennington County
Paradise
Ira
Sunderland
Ondawa
Bennington County Extension Service Advisory Board
Bankers of
Jim and
Wanda Atomanuk
Randy Crosier
Marge Cutler
Jackie Boyd
Ann Colvin
Lillian
Rupert
Merritt C. Morey
West Rupert
Betty Bolognani
Readsboro
Anna Whitney
Fred Stocking
Bennington
Williams College
Vermont
Arthur Murphy
Bennington Chorale Society
John Riddle
The turkey’s place in American tradition and origin
Burlington recounts the turkey as both a native American bird and a traditional dish. The piece traces origin debates from Larousse Gastronomique to Brillat Savarin, notes colonial buying from Indians, and describes early stuffing favorites like pecan and chestnut. It emphasizes the turkey as an American bird, not a foreigner.
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Burlington
Larousse Gastronomique
Larousse
Brillat-Savarin
France
India
America
West Indies
Turkey
Aline Coffey
University of Vermont
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John A. Hannah
Agency For International Development
Jowar
Cholu
China
Egypt
Assyria
Pliny
Rome
Subcontinent
Europe
William C. Snow
AVM
Grant City
Snow-Go
Ipolvester Cord Tires
F.E
E Pei
F.E.T
Seiko
Jewelers
Main Street
Swifts Premium
Hills Bros. Coffee
Swifts Brookfield Butter
River Valle
Sara Lee
Idaho
San Lea
River Valley
Tiny Peas
Haddock
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