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added this wasn’t the case with utility construction in the county, particularly with Vepco’s work on the power line.
Irwin criticized Vepco’s management practice of spraying rights-of-ways with broadleaf herbicides. “Unless there’s a good grass cover, they have extensive run-off,” he said.
As an effort to lower the limited erosion on county croplands, Miller suggested that the U. S. Department of Agriculture encourage sod planting with corn. He acknowledged that this was a whole new technique that ought to be refined through more research. “It’s the cheapest way of growing corn,” he added.
“Do we need more emphasis on rotational grazing to keep pastures at the right heighth?” asked Adams.
Although most Rappahannock farmers maintain grass at proper levels. Miller agreed that some cattlemen could use advice in this area. He noted that expert help was available from VPI Extension Specialist Dr. Roy Blazer, described by Miller as "the best” in the field.
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