Recently, we have received a number of inquiries in regards to a timothy look alike that has colonized many fields in northern Vermont. This grass has a purple hue and a similar spike shaped head to timothy. Yes, this grass has already “headed-out”! If you take a closer look you’ll find that it is quite …
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Watch out for Wireworms
Reports of wireworms destroying crops have been rolling in from the fields. Wireworms are a hard-bodied brown worm that is the larvae form of the click beetle. They look very similar to meal worms. The adult click beetles burrow into the ground and lay their eggs near grass roots. This is why wireworms are commonly …
Feeling the Squeeze: Manage Nutrients Efficiently to Offset High Fertilizer Prices
The projected high fertilizer prices, especially nitrogen (N), should encourage you to manage nutrients on your farm as efficiently as possible. The goal this year should be to reduce input costs without sacrificing yield. Follow the link below to learn about three strategies that can help you manage nutrient supplies efficiently for 2010. Manage Nutrients …
New England Farm Energy Confernce
New England Farm Energy Conference March 15-16, 2010 Radisson Hotel Manchester, New Hampshire Click here to download brochure and for registration information. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Mike Morris, National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) Mike Morris works with farmers, ranchers, and communities on more sustainable ways of using energy and water. He is especially interested in …
Growing the Whole Grain!
Please join us at the 6th annual grain growing conference. This daylong event will provide you with a diverse array of educational topics. This year the conference has been expanded to include 3 concurrent sessions throughout the day. This new format will have something for everyone! Download the Brochure (pdf) LOCATION: The University of Vermont’s …
Learn about Biofuels on VPT’s Emerging Science
VPT’s Emerging Science- Episode 2 Several scientists from the University of Vermont and University of Vermont Extension, including our own Heather Darby, discuss Ecological Economics and how it relates to growing biofuels in Vermont. Funding for the broadcast was provided by EPSCoR (Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research). This program supports science and engineering at …
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2010 Winter Hops Conference
After a very successful First Annual Meeting, graciously hosted by Four Star Farms, we are happy to announce the date of our first Winter Hops Conference. Hopping to It! March 26, 2010 10:00 – 3:00 Trapp Family Lodge Stowe, Vermont We have some very exciting guest speakers lined up! Jason Perrault from Perrault Farms in …
Conservation Tillage Tools Conference
Join us for a day long workshop focused on conservation tillage tools! With increasing fuel and input costs reduced tillage just makes sense. Come and listen and learn from several farmers with vast experience with conservation tillage. January 26, 2010 10:00-3:30pm. Click on picture to download a pdf copy of the brochure.
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