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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1972
Page
12
Washington reports a shift from chemical pesticides to biological controls as biologists enlist natural enemies to combat pests. From ladybugs restoring California citrus to sterile fly releases in Texas and hormone sprays, researchers seek eco friendly methods to curb billions in crop losses and protect ecosystems.
Delwin Lewis 49 and George Lewis 29 of Green Pastures, Vermont, named Vermont Dairyman of the Year by the Vermont Green Pastures Committee. They run a 78 cow operation producing 16,850 pounds per lactation with 3.6 butterfat and 638,000 pounds milk per man. Howard Foster and John Halt tied for second. Winners to be honored Sept 15 at Eastern States Exposition in Springfield, Mass.
Burlington advises timely iris borer control to protect flowers. Dr Gordon R Nielsen of the University of Vermont Extension outlines signs of infestation, recommends cleaning debris and over wintering egg destruction, transplanting after bloom, and removing larvae pupae and infested rhizomes before replanting. If symptoms recur in spring, chemical options may be needed. Contact the county Extension office for the free iris borer leaflet.
A step by step home recipe for Nutty Apple Butter served with Oven Toast. Includes directions for simmering apple sauce with brown sugar and spices, then stirring in nuts. Also covers buttered bread slices baked until crisp and golden for a hearty snack.
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