Search and browse archived news stories.
Cover Crops for Sustainability Share September 27, 2024 By Bonnie Kirn Donahue By Bonnie Kirn Donahue Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont Rather than leaving a field or patch of soil open over the winter, consider cover crops…
Six 4-H Horse Members Return Home from Big E Share September 27, 2024 By Wendy Sorrell Burlington—Six Vermont 4-H’ers recently returned from the 2024 Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Massachusetts, where they competed in se…
‘It’s the future of sugar’: new technology feeds Vermont maple syrup boom amid climate crisis Published in The Guardian, 7/2/24 Share September 26, 2024 By Mark Isselhardt Vermont maple production has steadily increased since the 1990s. …
WCAX's "You Can Quote Me" from WCAX.com, 2/18/24 Share February 18, 2024 By Mark Isselhardt This Week on “You Can Quote Me,” Guest Mark Isselhardt talks about how climate change is impacting the state’s maple industry. Read more at WCAX.…
If you’ve seen one sugaring season, you’ve seen one sugaring season Share February 22, 2024 By Mark Isselhardt There is a maxim among maple sugarers that Mark Isselhardt cites whenever he’s asked about the status of sugaring season each …
University of Vermont maple specialist discusses impact of climate change on the industry Share March 1, 2024 By Mark Isselhardt Climate change is impacting the maple industry and University of Vermont Extension Maple Specialist Mark Iss…
Vermont 4-H'ers Compete in "Big E" Dairy Events Share September 24, 2024 By Wendy Sorrell 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…
Gov. Phil Scott Kicks Off Maple Season at Buck Family Maple Farm Published by NBC5, 3/18/24 Share March 18, 2024 By Mark Isselhardt The USDA announced that Vermont is once again the number one maple syrup producer in the country. Read mo…
Who has the Best Creemee in Vermont? Locals Share 6 Favorites Published by the Washington Post, 7/24/24 Share July 24, 2024 By Mark Isselhardt Take a maple creemee crawl withi these recommendations for Vermont's favorite soft serve. Read…
show the image caption close caption The magnolia scale adults are shiny brown, elliptical and convex, and can grow to one-half inch in length. (photo: Anika Adams) Magnolia Scale Share September 23, 2024 By Ann Hazelrigg By Ann Hazelrig…
show the image caption close caption Cosimo Franklin, Lyndon Center, dressed the part to present his illustrated talk, “Wolves in Mythology”, at the 2024 Eastern States Exposition, September 15 and 16. (photo: Amy Miller/UVM Extension 4-…
New 4-H Year Means New Opportunities Share September 19, 2024 By Sarah Kleinman Burlington--National 4-H Week, October 7-12, marks the beginning of a new 4-H year. In Vermont, that means new opportunities for youths, ages 5 to 18, to lea…
Vermont 4-H'ers Show Cattle at Eastern States Exposition Share September 19, 2024 By Wendy Sorrell Burlington--For 29 Vermont 4-H dairy members, the 2024 Eastern States Exposition 4-H dairy show provided an unparalleled opportunity to co…
Leave the Seed Heads Be! Share September 19, 2024 By Amy Simone By Amy Simone Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont Autumn colors have started to paint the landscape. As beautiful as those reds, oranges and yellows are, many ga…
All About Apples Share September 12, 2024 By Deborah J. Benoit By Deborah J. Benoit Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont They’re the most familiar of fruits, but how much do you really know about apples? Apples (Malus domestic…
4-H'ers Earn Bragging Rights at Champlain Valley Fair Share September 4, 2024 By Martha Manning Essex Junction—Although the 2024 Champlain Valley Fair recently ended its 10-day run, the 4-H’ers who earned ribbons and premiums in the 4-H …
show the image caption close caption 4-H’ers (left to right) Saige Prisco, Milton; Emma Babyak, Fairfax; LeighAnn Judd, Wolcott; and Jenesy Zwart, Danville; all won championships at the 4-H horse show at the Champlain Valley Fair in Esse…
Sustainable Fall Maintenance Share September 4, 2024 By Bonnie Kirn Donahue By Bonnie Kirn Donahue Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont When the air becomes cooler, and leaves begin to turn colors, it's time to gear up for fal…
show the image caption close caption The New England aster, a herbaceous perennial, blooms from late summer to late fall, adding color to the garden and serving as a vital source of pollen and nectar for migrating monarch butterflies and…
Tomato Late Blight Shows Up In Vermont Share August 27, 2024 By Ann Hazelrigg By Ann Hazelrigg Extension Plant Pathologist University of Vermont With our recent rainy weather and storms, I am not surprised that we diagnosed late blight (…