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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1971
Page
6
October lawn care advice outlines seed viability by grass type for Vermont. Kentucky bluegrass is usually too late. creeping red fescue may germinate in 10–14 days. Manhattan ryegrass survives Vermont winters and can be planted at 4–5 lb per 1000 sq ft. Dormant seeding and sod are alternatives, with sod costing about ten times seed.
Burlington entomologist Dr. Gordon Nielsen explains cluster flies invade homes as winter guests. They are nuisance pests, not dangerous, entering through cracks and gathering in heated rooms. Prevention is best, with sealing and caulking, plus cautious use of Vapona strips or pyrethrum sprays outside and in unoccupied areas.
Vermont dairy farmers expect to market over 2 billion pounds of milk in 1971, a first in state history, with six months data showing a 20 million pound increase over 1970. Production shifts partly replace cuts in Conn and nearby states, while abundant supplies threaten prices though storage is not excessive and prices may firm in autumn.
University of Vermont agent John C. Page reflects on early Vermont settlement from 1740 to 1840, noting frontier work ethic, stone walls, cleared land, and the harsh realities of self sufficiency. He contrasts past independence with modern progress, urging balanced respect for history and current comforts.
A regional test kitchen recipe from Rochester for Roman Style Steak uses affordable round or chuck steak with spaghetti sauce and tomatoes, simmered to tenderness in a zesty sauce. Serve with Parmesan Potato Casserole and a green salad for a balanced meal.
Peterborough New Hampshire. Eloise W S Elsie a six year old registered Guernsey owned by Edward G Janeway of South Londonderry completed an official DHIR production record of 14180 pounds of milk and 726 pounds of butterfat in 305 days two times daily milking. The testing was supervised by the University of Vermont under the American Guernsey Cattle Club.
County youth notes forecast beef cattle project growth in Bennington County over the next decade as farmland declines. The piece links pastures use to brush control and youth education in 4-H beef projects. It also reports Andover Mass hosting the 57th annual New England Milk Producers' Association meeting with leaders and a panel including Laughton and Foster discussing market conditions and cooperative mergers.
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