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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1973
Page
6
UVM County Extension Agent John C. Page argues that dairy cattle quality stems from calf and young cattle management as much as genetics. He notes that even with a strong genetic base, development varies by farmer attitude, feeding, and timely growth of heifers to breeding size, affecting future milk production.
About 300 farm program workers from six New England states will gather at the Ramada Inn in South Burlington on November 1 for a two day conference on farm programs. Senator George D. Aiken will speak at the banquet. Other speakers include Leo OBrien Vermont agriculture commissioner and Louis Longo president of Yankee Milk Inc. Washington ASCS officials will attend led by Edward D Hews director of the eastern region.
Hunters and forest users are urged to avoid careless fires as Green Mountain National Forest dries for fall. Forest Supervisor Floyd J. Martin warns of hazards and notes a 65 acre fire in Newfane started by a careless hunter. Fire wardens can issue campfire permits if conditions allow.
In Burlington the extension entomologist warns mice slip through nickel-size openings as cold weather arrives. Check screens and seals, close cellar doors, and use traps with peanut butter or bacon. Poison poses risks near children and pets. sanitation kills over 75 percent of mouse problems. In Baltimore, customs uncover 70 pounds of cocaine hidden in 14 tons of bananas from Ecuador, via a Colombian freighter, with a truck driver arrested.
Kay Strassburg of the University of Vermont offers guidance on choosing warm blankets. She notes firm weaves and dense naps trap heat, wool and acrylic have the best naps, and synthetic fabrics should be anti static with moth repellents. For rayon over 50 percent color, flame retardant finishes are advised, and avoid reused rayon for warmth and washability. Electric blankets should have UL labeled controls and long guarantees. Dry cleaning not required. follow care labels.
Over 90 sugar makers, foresters, researchers, and guests witnessed the formation of a North American Maple Syrup Council in Orillia Ontario. Formerly the National Maple Syrup Council, the body aims to analyze industry problems, push research, and set policies with Canadian provinces soon joining.
Victor Pruehs runs a 101 year family dairy on 18 acres near Dodge Park Road as Sterling Heights grows around it. Neighbors complain of cattle and manure hazards leading to tickets for depositing waste, an electric fence, and a 300 foot proximity ban on keeping animals. Pruehs says city enforcement aims to force sale while he plans options near Armada.
A cranberry nut pie recipe yields eight servings. Crust uses a 10 oz pie crust mix with water. Filling combines cranberries sugar walnuts orange juice butter flour orange peel and salt. Bake at 400 degrees F for 50 to 60 minutes, cool before serving. Check at 35 minutes and foil crust edges if needed.
University of Vermont economist Dr. Raymond H. Tremblay reports long run benefits from extending unemployment insurance to Vermont agricultural workers. The Vermont study, part of a 15 state program, finds protection could attract workers to farm labor, with minor cost impact. Free copies are available from Morrill Hall Publications Office.
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