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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1974
Page
8
A Bennington Banner column argues farmers underestimate soil testing to cut costs and boost yields. It warns against blanket fertilization, notes complete soil tests guide lime and nutrient needs better than Ph tests, and stresses accurate interpretation over sales pressure.
Vermont farmers contend with rising production costs, falling farm prices, and government actions seen as favoring imports. Dairymen cite high grain, labor, and transport costs pushing many toward bankruptcy while consumer prices rise for milk. Foreign subsidies and lax health rules add to the burden as demand weakens.
4-H youths from East Arlington and Shaftsbury joined the Ambassador Program led by Minnesota Extension Service speaker Mrs. June Schultz. Dr. Robert Nash guided nonverbal communication lessons while training focused on program planning and effective communication to promote 4-H countywide. Bennington County ambassadors will craft teen creative arts workshops and lead 4-H activities, supported by the Vermont State and Bennington County 4-H Foundations.
Jeans remain popular across ages and genders with durable, economical fabrics. Buy carefully by checking fibers, shrinkage guarantees, seams, waist stability, zippers, and care labels. Also mentions public programs and a Hartsville mule case where a judge allows continued ownership for earnings.
Secretary Earl L. Butz announced that the 1975 feed grain and wheat programs will waive any set-aside requirement and grant farmers freedom to plant for the marketplace. There will be no land removed from production, no conserving base rule during the 1973 Act life, and no acreage limit on allotments. Producers may substitute non conserving crops to stay eligible for payments, with emphasis on price signals and market orientation to support full plantings and stock buildup. Additional provisions to follow after assessing 1974 output.
University of Vermont horticulturist Dr. Norman Pellett explains indoor bulb gardening for midwinter blooms. Plant crocus, hyacinth, grape hyacinth, tulips, and narcissus in pots, store in a cool dark area, then move to light as shoots appear for a continuous winter display.
Burlington based Germain Leon Germain of Springfield named 1974 Dairyman of the Year by a committee including Clif ford Whitney Leo O'Brien Dwight Eddy Keith Wallace and A F Heald with ASCS. Nominations came from county ASCS committeemen. John S Hall of Eastene took second and Dean Jackson and son of Panton were third.
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