Gypsy moths attack woodlands across nine northeastern states
The Agriculture Department reports about two million woodland acres defoliated this season by gypsy moth caterpillars in nine northeastern states. Connecticut led with 655,000 acres defoliated, followed by Pennsylvania 598,000 and New York 479,000.
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UPI
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Pennsylvania
New York
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
Maine
Vermont
Animal and Plant Health Service
District of Columbia
Delaware
County 4 H Roundups Highlight Area Members and Medals
County youth notes report the first in a series of area 4 H roundups at Fisher Elementary School Arlington with 90 members and parents from Manchester Sunderland and Arlington. Medals were awarded to members across Achievement Agriculture Clothing Home Improvement Home Management Horse Leadership Petroleum Power and Photography. The next roundup will be December 11 for Rupert West Rupert Pawlet and Dorset clubs to boost attendance.
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William C. Snow County
Fisher Elementary
Arlington
Manchester
Sunderland
Shane Crawford
East Arlington
Hope West
Susan Zoufaly
Terry Wilkins
Susan Wilcox
Hope Lane
Kathy Leslie
Lisa Hart
Lucy Hosley
Trudy Fowler
Lisa Johnson
Ann Coley
Nancy Hagelberg
Princess Crawford
John Hess
Charles Dusha
Mike Carrow
David Laskey
Richard Hagelberg
Rupert
West Rupert
Pawlet
Dorset
Standby gear urged for winter power outages
Vermont experts advise advance prep for outages caused by ice snow and wind. Families should inventory electrical dependencies plan alternate power sources and consider generators. Store water and food for winter, drain pipes without heat, and keep gear like stoves and blankets ready.
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Burlington
Vermont
Vernon Tuxbury
Extension Rural Civil Defense Information
University of Vermont
Morrill Hall
Fall plowing improves soil structure for next spring
Vermont agronomist notes freezing soil in winter creates granules and improves structure for crops. Fall plowing or spading enhances soil openness, decomposes organic debris, and increases water absorption, while controlling tillage timing to avoid overfining soil.
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Winston A. Way
UVM
Agronomist
Burlington
Vermont
Venison cooking tips and venison loaf recipe
Homemakers guidance covers venison prep with vegetables to brighten flavor. Tender cuts suit pan broiling or roasting. tougher cuts benefit from moist heat or grinding for burgers or loaf. Includes two venison loaf recipes with detailed ingredients, marinating, and baking times plus notes on leftovers and texture.
Buying cows at auction an educated gamble for dairy farms
University of Vermont expert explains cattle pricing at a Fairdale auction. Weather, reputation, and buyer psychology drive bids. Prices vary from beef value for average cows to $1000s for high quality stock, with rare top cows reaching $20,000–$30,000. average cows around $450, calves 40 to 300 dollars.
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Fairdale
Jack Kelly
Eagle Bridge
Burlington
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