Cats as a rodent control mainstay on Vermont farms
County Extension Agent John C. Page argues that cats form the essential line of defense against rats and mice on farms. He notes farm design, junkpile cleanup, barn cats, and habitat management reduce rodent habitats, while proper baiting and traps supplement control.
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University of Vermont
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Babe Ruth
Wood chip burner could replace oil with abundant wood fuels
A new wood chip burner aims to gasify wood into a flammable gas to heat industrial boilers and potentially homes. It may justify conversion where oil costs are high, with large users like universities and state facilities as early adopters, while timber growth and forest management are key factors.
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State Energy Office
Robert Caughey
Antrim
N.H
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Keene, N.H
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Tips on harvesting tomatoes for late fall ripening
In Burlington area gardening notes AVM Extension Specialist Dr Ted Flanagan urges delaying frost damage by pruning sparingly, using clear plastic tents, and selecting sound green fruit to ripen indoors. If frost arrives, pick largest pale green tomatoes, spread out to ripen, or hang whole vines to finish. A green tomato relish offers storage options. CARLSTADT NJ UPI reports a new French brie with 60 percent butterfat keeps longer and cuts neater in 2 kg rounds.
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Carlstadt
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