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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1973
Page
7
Gases from fermenting silage pose risks to farm workers. University of Vermont engineer Andrew Tessmann recommends ventilating silos before entry, using a blower for 10 minutes and keeping it on inside, watching for irritating odors and yellow fumes, and waiting a week before entering a filled silo.
UVM Extension agronomist urges buying fertilizer late this season to prepare for next year amid high foreign demand and ongoing shortages. Phosphates remain tight due to phosphoric acid limits, while nitrogen remains a strong bargain. Fall storage tips emphasize bagged goods and storing potash and phosphate on legumes and grasses. Do not apply nitrogen this fall.
Advice on saving garden produce by temperature and moisture controls. Covers mulching methods for carrots horseradish kale parsley parsnips and salsify plus late harvests from tomatoes squash and onions. Describes curing potatoes and storing root crops in cool dry spaces and underground cellars with practical packing tips.
National Potato Chip Month marks a milestone for the snack born in 1853 at Moon Lake House in Saratoga Springs. George Crum, angered by a customer’s request, sliced potatoes ultra-thin, fried them, and seasoned them, creating a product that spread from Saratoga Springs to kitchens across the nation. Modern chips use improved potatoes and refined fats, with packaging evolving from brown bags to varied materials, and roughly four pounds of fresh potatoes yield one pound of chips.
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