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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1973
Page
6
Crop rotation stands as a enduring farming axiom says UVM Extension Agent. The piece warns landowners about cash croppers who rent land to grow grain without reseeding and stresses returning land to sod to maintain humus and productivity.
AVM Youth Extension Agent William C. Snow announces national 4-H Week October 7 13 with a special 4H Day October 6 at the McCullough Mansion open 11 to 4. Clubs will display exhibits including homemade soap making and stenciling Beancrofters 4 H from Bennington. four county ambassadors Grace Yarnal Mike Palmer Dianne Dusha and Nancy Hagelberg will speak locally. A 4 H church service is set for October 7 at 10 a.m. at East Arlington Federated Church with coffee to follow.
University of Vermont extension forester Raymond My Foulds says heat humidity and heavy rainfall may dull Vermont autumn color in 1973. He notes drouthy soils in several counties can trigger early color and dieback with browning on upper twigs. He cites species color differences and peaking around early October in central Vermont.
UVM Extension Agronomist explains fall is the best time to lime as lime acts slowly and benefits accumulate over years. Fall application aids access, soil condition, and plowing plans, with higher service availability and time for bagged lime spread. Lime boosts fertilizer efficiency and offers strong returns.
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