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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1976
Page
10
UVM County Extension Agent explains maple decline as a condition caused by multiple stress factors. Crowding, altered drainage, root disturbance, road salt, heat from pavement, and changing soil conditions weaken older maples and hasten decline, especially along streets and near walls. trees may recover if stressed conditions are corrected, but many eventually die unless conditions improve.
Dr. Jim Wadsworth of AVM Extension says flooded corn is not a health hazard if there is no mold or mildew. About 1,000 acres flooded in Rutland County with possible similar issues in Bennington County. Palatability may be a problem. harvest steps include raising the corn head, leaving one foot standing, and inspecting for mold. Ash content under 10 percent in silted corn should digest normally.
Vermont dairy industry leaders at the Vermont Dairy Industry Association conference urged strict quality controls. Deputy Commissioner Ronald Albee urged land use taxation, herd health plans and feed grain shipping programs while opposing a centralized state testing lab. Other speakers cited milk handling, milking systems, nutrient pricing, and cooperative roles for future dairy viability.
Dr S C Wiggans of UVM Plant and Soil outlines how to plan next year’s garden chrysanthemums. Explore varieties at nurseries and the UVM Horticulture Research Center, note hardiness, bloom times from late July to September, and spacing. Open house Sept 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the UVM center.
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