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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1969
Page
6
Commercial apple growers face uncertainty about harvest timing due to multiple maturity indicators. Red varieties like McIntosh use red color and seed browning as guides, while Yellow Delicious and Greening rely less on color. Flesh pressure and sugar or flavor change are imperfect guides since ripening continues after harvest and storage.
Burlington report warns farmers about two dangerous gases in silos carbon dioxide and nitrogen dioxide. Extension engineer Andrew Tessmann advises ventilate silos before entry run a blower ten minutes before entering and keep it running inside watch for yellow brown fumes and odors.
County Youth Agent William C Snow writes about the IFYE Youth Development Project in Nicaragua. Elizabeth Somers of Vermont serves as YDP delegate in Managua and the northern region, describing daily routines, transport quirks, and efforts to train local leaders while adjusting to local time and climate.
County records note October foliage in peak color across valleys and mountains. The piece explains how chlorophyll fades, revealing carotene and xanthophyll yellows, and anthocyanin reds from dry, bright weather. It cautions against burning leaves, advocating composting to enrich soil and air.
Burlington readers are urged to prepare blacktop driveways for winter. University of Vermont expert Andrew Tessmann explains sealing to deter frost damage and grime. Clean, dry surfaces take sealer well, with hot or cold patching for cracks and holes and proper compaction for lasting results.
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