Vermont 4-H'ers Compete in "Big E" Dairy Events

Burlington—For several Vermont 4-H’ers, September 13-14 was a whirlwind as they competed in several dairy events at the “Big E” in West Springfield, Massachusetts.

In the general knowledge contest, which tested the 4-H’ers on everything dairy, Vermont captured four Top 10 places in the Junior Division (ages 12 to 14) and two in the Senior Division (15 to18). Caroline Allen, Panton,...

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Magnolia Scale

By Ann Hazelrigg
Extension Plant Pathologist
University of Vermont    

Magnolia scale (Neolecanium cornuparvum) is a soft scale insect that attacks only magnolia trees including the popular star magnolia (Magnolia stellata) and saucer magnolia (Magnolia x soulangiana).

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Vermont 4-H'ers Shine at Eastern States Expo

Burlington—Visitors to the New England Center at the 2024 Eastern States Exposition on September 15 and 16 were treated to a wide range of Vermont 4-H activities and exhibits.

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