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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1974
Page
8
John C. Page, UVM County Extension Agent, argues for proactive upkeep of hay balers and corn choppers to prevent costly breakdowns. He recommends inspecting machines before storage, ordering parts, cleaning wagons, greasing, tightening, and winterly shop work, to extend life and avoid midseason failures.
Farmers should store fall fertilizers in dry, well ventilated places off floors, protect from rain and snow, and consider plastic coverings. Apply nutrients near planting or peak growth, avoid fall applications on corn land and flood-prone or frozen ground. Nitrogen shortages push future supply west Asia. A Vermont Farm and Home Science feature urges energy conservation and notes wood as a renewable fuel option.
National 4-H Week runs October 6 to 12 with the theme We can make it happen. Vermont 4-H origins trace to nature clubs before 1914, with Barbara Hunt starting 10 clubs in 1918 in Bennington County. Bennington County lists 500 members in 40 clubs, with projects in veterinary science, beef, dairy, horses, rabbits, and more.
Burlington Vermont residents are urged to explore vegetable proteins as prices for meat rise. The AVM Extension Service promotes Brieflet 1227 Dry Beans Soy Beans Lentils and Dry Peas for Protein detailing buying, storage, cooking, and recipes like Mexican casserole and green bean and lentil salad. It notes animal proteins are highest quality but proper plant combinations can complement each other with practical recipes and tips from Aline Coffey extension nutritionist.
Vermont dairymen see milk prices up only 2 percent from last year while costs rise 15 percent. declines in 1973 production, high grain costs, and bad weather push producers to cut rations. a hearings with government floor under milk prices is planned as farmers organize. Poultry prices also fall, but dairy remains dominant in state earnings. Nearby, Cleveland reports Boron Oil Co research on engines increasing gas use and oil wear.
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