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Janke Eliminator Mulcher, 4 row, rear mounted root cutters
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Howard Kronos 4000 Cotton Mulcher, 4 row, 4 metre cut, rear mounted hydraulic drive Unibar root cutters
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Gessner Loftness Mulcher, 4 row, 4 metre, cotton mulcher, 3 point linkage attachment, PTO drive, rear Gessner hydraulically driven root cutters, new discs on the driven root cutter
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Graue mill first floor.
When we went on a field trip to the Graue mill. The mill had four floor I like the main floor. It had a corn grander on it. I coudent belive that you just but corn in it and press the button and it will go. Then you can eat it for cornbread and for food. The Graue mill was exicted I hope you have a chances to go there.
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The programme of ABIM 2021 included a highly attractive journalist-led panel discussion involving biocontrol industry leaders, food processors, NGOs and researchers on how biocontrol will help transform agriculture. COPA President for European Farmers, Christiane Lambert, addressed The role of biocontrol in the transformation of agriculture in her keynote speech. COLEACP underlined the role of biocontrol in Africa, Caribbean and the Pacific countries.
The winning product of the 2021 Bernard Blum Award for Novel Biocontrol Solutions was BioPersi+ Classic/Speed Sachet from BioBee Sde Eliyahu Ltd. In 2nd place was Certis Europe with Problad and in 3rd place was Bee Vectoring Technology with their product Vectorite with CR-7 + Vectorhive. The winner of the new category “Best Innovative product assisting biocontrol uptake” is Bioline Agrosciences’ product T-Booster.
It was a pleasure to meet you during the ABIM – Annual Biocontrol Industry Meeting 2021 conference. We would like to thank all our visitors and look forward to seeing you next year.Giorgio Freschi, CEO
The biocontrol industry continues solid growth and is keenly awaiting the chance to interact within ABIM. As an unrivalled meeting place for the biocontrol industry, ABIM is internationally recognised. It remains the best place to discover and unveil new products, to discuss market opportunities, to present new research and products, to learn about the latest regulatory situation and to liaise with fellow professionals.


Magnolia Botanicals, a joint venture between S.C.-based Blue Water Green Bridge LLC and United Cannabis Corp., plans to establish an industrial hemp processing plant in Dorchester County.
The 25,000-square-foot facility will be located at Pine Hill Business Campus in Ridgeville. Magnolia Botanicals will provide hemp extraction services for farmers working under the 2018 U.S. Farm Bill and the S.C. Department of Agriculture’s industrial hemp pilot program.
The company will also conduct research into the cultivation, propagation and selective breeding of industrial hemp and will operate laboratories for the testing and certification of industrial hemp and its products.
“Establishing a state-of-the-art processing facility in Dorchester County gives us a competitive advantage in this emerging market,” Blue Water Green Bridge CEO Richard Mudd said in a news release. “We are proud to call the Lowcountry home.”
Magnolia Botanicals is investing $3.2 million in the processing plant. The S.C. Department of Commerce said in the release that the company will create 52 new jobs, and operations are expected to begin in the first quarter of 2020.
The Coordinating Council for Economic Development has approved job development credits related to the project.
“We are pleased to welcome Magnolia Botanicals to Dorchester County and look forward to its continued success,” Charleston Regional Development Alliance board Chairman John Hagerty in the release. “This was a seamless effort among several partners, and this company at the intersection of biotechnology, agribusiness and manufacturing will be an invaluable addition to our region’s growing economy.”


Contact The Chilli Garden
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Currently we would love to hear from visitors to the site from outside the UK particularly if you would like to buy any of our produce, at the moment we only ship abroad by special request, but if there is enough demand then global postal rates may be added.
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Write to us: The Chilli Garden, Opax Farm Nursery, Spats Lane, Hearn, Headley, Hampshire, GU35 8SY


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C) Terrace farming helps in preventing landslides.
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Sumatra Lintong Region
Limited Batch Medium Roast
Full body with notes of green apple, caramel, milk chocolate, and vanilla
Origin StoryTo the south of Sumatra’s Lake Toba, Kardon gathers coffee from a group of 200 widows. Kardon and his team, with the support of our Sumatra-based staff, assist these farmers with training. They teach farming practices and first-stage coffee processing. Kardon and his wife Yulinda, who manages the books, receives wet parchment from each producer. They further dry and hull it down to green beans. We then roast these beans to bring out flavors of green apple, caramel, and vanilla.


Record New Product Trials
The ongoing INTRACROP® New Products Development Trials programme for 2016-2017 is the biggest in the company’s history.
INTRACROP has invested heavily in a significant number of new products which are being carefully evaluated and proven in field tests, prior to marketing.
Using the most stringent procedures, all Trials are Independent and Multi-site to avoid inadvertent bias. In this way products are carefully monitored through harvest to make certain that real-world yield benefits and quality improvements can be reliably measured.
The exciting new products now in Trial cover a number of crops and market sectors for applications in the UK, the EU and further afield as INTRACROP’s growth at home and its expansion into overseas markets continues at pace.


The New York State Turfgrass Association's Winning Fields Seminar will take place on October 1, 2009 at historic Doubleday Field in Cooperstown.
NYSTA sports turf seminar set for October 1 in Cooperstown
The New York State Turfgrass Association’s Winning Fields Seminar will take place on October 1, 2009 at historic Doubleday Field in Cooperstown, New York, where Hall of Famers like Babe Ruth have played. The purpose of the seminar and trade show, sponsored by NYSTA, Cornell University, Cornell Cooperative Extension and the Turfgrass Environmental Stewardship Fund, is to increase awareness of the important skills necessary to maintain safe, high quality sports turf. Attendee and exhibitor on-line registration is available and the brochure can be accessed on the NYSTA web site. Exhibit space is available. Attendees will have the opportunity to visit the trade show throughout the event and during morning registration, breaks and lunch.
Highlights of the program include a presentation by Kevin Trotta who is a sports turf manager, New York Team Captain of the Global Sports Alliance and the principal proponent of Environmental Turf Craft, a system that incorporates the most effective and sustainable aspects of Integrated Pest Management, organic systems, conventional management and best management practices. Kevin is the recipient of the NYS Excellence in IPM Award, Rockland County Distinguished Service Award and STMA Presidential Award for Leadership. He will discuss his agronomic research on alternative maintenance procedures that reduce the need for pesticides.
Frank Rossi, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Turfgrass Science and New York Extension Turfgrass Specialist, will discuss the environmental issues facing the sports turf industry and how to manage soil fertility to reduce pest problems. He’ll also team up with Doubleday’s Head Groundskeeper, Joseph Harris, to review field safety, the importance of watering and general baseball and softball infield maintenance.
The final session will be presented by Joseph Potrikus, Certified Sports Field Manager with Greener World Landscape Maintenance, LLC. Joe will teach participants how to prepare their fields for winter to achieve quick spring playability.
Registration and the trade show begin at 7:30 a.m. and the seminar concludes at 3:15 p.m. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is offering 2.75 pesticide recertification credits and the Sports Turf Managers Association is offering .45 certified education units (CEU’s) for this program. A discounted registration rate is available to NYSTA members. Attendees who join NYSTA with their Winning Fields registration will remain an active member through December 2010.
For more information or to obtain a seminar brochure, please call NYSTA at (518) 783-1229, fax (518) 783-1258 or e-mail email@example.com. Information is also available on NYSTA’s website www.nysta.org.


According to the weather forecast, the best time to go for holiday is the second half of July and between 10 and 25 August, others say the temperature will be extremely hot all along this summer here in Hungary.
We have recently started to publish what to do in the garden in each month. Now let us look through what are current activities in June. It’s time to make sure that the garden is in good shape for the summer months.
Did you know that In June still intensive growth of plants would take place, despite the already hot temperature? So when planning your garden activities besides continuous watering you should check some other things, like the followings. Are you ready?
Let's start with the roses, do you have any? Would a rose arch complete your garden’s look? Then you have plenty of tasks to do to have your roses magnificently blossoming all through summer time.
- The dried flowers should be carefully removed so that the rose bush does not lose too many leaves. Provide nutrition supplies.
- If you plant the appropriate breed in the right place, you can avoid rose diseases. Cut the sick leaves immediately and do not add them to the compost!
- Freshly planted roses need slip water well in the evening. Leaves should not be watered and well-grounded edges need little irrigation. It is worth fertilizing, especially with organic fertilizer, so roses will become stronger and more prosperous.
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Garden hedges in your garden is an excellent natural shelter for wildlife, they deserve your attention. Green hedges in this period are in their full growth phase, so this is the first time they need to be trimmed. Besides maintain in “A” shape, broad at the base, and don’t tidy up too much – leave leaf litter and seed heads to attract hedgehogs, birds, small mammals and insects. Then just water, and love and we're ready for our hedge. Read more about hedges here.
The neighbors’ garden is always greener? Not to be so, some research needs to be done from your side. Do you know what type of grass you have? Or do you know how much water “Vörös csenkesz” grass need? Seriously, sometimes I feel if I have planted a kitchen garden instead of planting grass, I would have less to do. Anyway June is the last month to apply lawn-sand or hormone weed killers to remove broad-leaved weeds. Hand weeding can also continue for large specimens. Watering is as important at this time of year as weeding, because plants could be easily drought. Be careful and visit this page to learn more.
Those who love a flower cannot be a bad person, by our great poet Petőfi Sándor. Read up on what you are planting, a flower garden in summer is like paradise found. But a little bit of design inspiration never goes astray. What to choose? There is plenty of design inspiration online.
And last but not least do not forget to share your tasks, because if we want to do everything by ourselves, we can quickly realize that we will never finish even by the end of the year. Do not worry about the garden; there is surely a Hungarian student in your neighborhood, who would love to help you out!


This Day in History: 1895-02-08
The Toodyay Vine and Fruit Growers’ Association sponsored the first annual exhibition of wines, fruit and flowers, held at the Showgrounds in Newcastle.
West Australian, 9 Feb. 1895, p.6; 11 Feb. 1896, p.6.
Rica Erickson. Old Toodyay and Newcastle. Toodyay Shire Council, 1974, p.326.


Usage: The pumpkin Peeling Machine is mainly for peeling skin of fruits ( pineapple, pawpaw/papaya, coconut, pomelo, jackfriut etc.) & melon (watermelon, honeydew melon/cantaloupe etc.) & root vegetable (taro, round eggplant, wax gourd, pumpkin/butternut squash etc.).
Application: The Pineapple Peeling Machine is widely applied to salad processing industry, canned food factory, fruit processing factory, frozen food industry, fresh produce wholesaler, food catering industry, ready meal/cafeteria, etc.
1) 96% - 98% peeling rate.
2) Peeling thickness & pressure adjustable.
3) Less wastage, no damage to material.
4) Higher efficiency, one machine takes place of 3-4 workers.
5 ) Made of SUS304, high durability & anti-corrosion.
6 ) Easy operation & cleaning.
7 ) Stable performance, low maintain cost.
8) Wide application, suitable for soft or hard texture.


Your guide to events in Nelson, New Zealand
Saturday 18th August 2018
If you have a lifestyle block and need some help managing the land and animals, Farmlands and the Dovedale community are offering a practical, hands-on farm skills day on Saturday 18th August. Everything from welding basics for gates, coping with lambing, butchering your homekill, animal health, bee keeping, how to build a fence, chainsaw use, organic vege growing, orchard pruning and grafting, to pasture management.
NZ's Farm Consultant of the Year 2016 will be there to answer questions, there will be quality spot prizes and you'll come away with knowledge, skills and inspiration.
Support the small rural school of 42 kids in Dovedale - early bird prices $95 by 18th July. $120 after 18th July. Includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Limited places available (to ensure workshops are hands-on) so don't delay.


RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Revenue from Brazilian agricultural exports rose 20.9% in the first half of 2021 compared to the same period last year, according to a study released Friday by the Institute for Applied Economic Research (IPEA). From January to June, the sector exported goods worth US$61.5 billion, up from US$50.9 billion in the first six months of 2020.
The document shows good prospects for the national production sector but warns of low world stocks of soybeans and corn. Brazilian exporters began to feel the partial recovery of average export prices of most agricultural . . .
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The annual Ely Renaissance Farmers Market will be held Saturdays; August 25th, September 1st and 8th from 10am to 2pm at the Renaissance Village. Juan Carlos Cervantes, market manager, stated that the highlight again this year will be “tomatoes that taste like a tomato should”. The first market will feature multiple freshly picked vegetables, cantaloupe and watermelon. The Renaissance Market will also have tree ripened fresh picked Utah peaches, pears and other fruits. Fresh bake goods will also return featuring gourmet breads and pastries. Of course, our market would not be the same without homemade peach ice cream, and flavored sun tea.
All of the produce mentioned above is sold by the Ely Renaissance Society and proceeds go towards Renaissance projects. The market will also feature local vendors selling locally grown fruits and vegetables, jam and specialty food items.
Senior Nutrition Coupons will be accepted again this year as will the (WIC) Women, Infants, and Children coupons. Coupons will be accepted at the market for non-processed fruits and vegetables only.
Coffee and fresh baked pastries will be available for purchase before the market opens until 11am. Come early and join the fun. We are always looking for volunteers to help with the market even if you could only spare an hour or two. We especially need help early Saturday morning to unload set up and arrange the produce for the market. Volunteer especially if you are new in town, you’ll meet some great people.
If you are interested being a vendor or volunteering please call Juan Carlos Cervantes 775-296-0571 or Phil Leibold at 702-283-7510 (cell)


June Teases Several Seasons
June managed to pack pieces of three seasons into a single month. The first 10 days were quite springlike, with abundant rainfall and high temperatures in the 70s and 80s. That there was very little in the way of severe weather was a bonus for this period, as was the drought reduction across much of the state. Drought coverage dropped from 43% of Oklahoma at the end of May to 31% at the end of June according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, and the worst two categories of drought—extreme and exceptional—fell from 17% to 5% over that same period.


- Semillas de Seedsman
Semillas de cannabis
Purple Punch is a 90% indica hybrid strain that was bred by crossing Granddaddy Purple with the famous San Fernando Valley (SFV) OG Kush. Yields are very good indeed from a strain that is so easy to grow that even the absolute beginner should have no problems obtaining a great crop.
This strain's relatively early finish means that it is a great choice for both indoor cultivation as well as outdoors too. With a strong resistance to all kinds of mould, the cold and even spider mite, environmental problems cause little trouble for Purple Punch. Outdoors it tolerates cool, temperate and hot climates. It's a short and stocky plant with multi-branching growing to a height of around 90 cm. indoors or up to 150 cm. outdoors.
Indoors plants take 50 - 60 days to flower with great yields of 600 - 700 gr/m2. Outdoors each plant is capable of producing between 1000 - 2000 gr. with harvests north of the equator ready in either the second or third week of September.
The scent of Purple Punch is reminiscent of the interior of a good quality bakery. Its taste is that of apple pie with cloves.
|Fabricante||Granja de Barneys|
|Genética||Granddaddy Purple x SFV OG Kush|
|Outro||Mould Resistant, Great For Beginners, Insect Resistant, Dense Buds|
|Tipo de floración||Fotoperiodo|
|Rendimiento||Interior: 600 - 700 gr / m2; Exterior: 1000 - 2000 gr / planta|
|Altura de planta||Interior: 90 cm; Exterior: 150 cm.|
|Localidad||Invernadero, Interior, Exterior|
|Max tiempo de floración||9 semanas|
|Floracion||50 - 60 días|
|Período de cosecha||Weeks 2 & 3 septiembre|
|Gusto / sabor||Apple, Spicy / Herbal|


We raised even more than we anticipated (thank you) so we were able to double our reach! We built 20 subsistence farms at child headed homes offering fresh vegetables in a sustainable way to over 100 orphaned children.
What challenges did or does your project face?
In Malindza village where half of the farms are, they rely on rain catchment systems for irrigation. So we are hopeful for an abundance of rain so the gardens flourish.
How are you working to overcome them?
Praying for rain! And supplying the kids with wheel barrows and tanks to fetch water from ditches if the rain in their tanks at home is insufficient.
What did you or your project learn this season that might be useful to others as well?
Since we are unable to travel to Swaziland during this pandemic, using a reliable and trustworthy project manager was crucial to our success!


Greetings! I’ve been a CGT gardener for more than 7 years, and a site coordinator for almost as long, first at Benedictine and now at Mary Meredith. Six months ago I joined the Board because I am passionate about Community Gardens of Tucson and believe in its future. I now have the privilege of connecting with the wider CGT community and sharing news on how your support strengthens this wonderful organization.
CGT gardeners and friends have been generous supporters ever since 1989, when the first garden was created by George Brookbank on a vacant lot donated by the Hand family. In 1995, Community Gardens of Tucson was officially formed, and thanks to donors, volunteers, grantors and gardeners, it has now grown to 21 gardens with more than 300 gardeners. Your donations have accomplished that and more.
Your support keeps the gardens flourishing, and this year, we are focusing on two important needs:
Our newest program, the "Kids in Gardens" elementary school education project, began with two schools. Now that news about it has spread, more are asking for help. These are Title 1 schools, serving mainly low income students. Your tax deductible gifts will help us provide educators, curriculum materials and school garden needs.
Our Scholarship Fund subsidizes the plot fees of nearly half our gardeners. Your tax deductible donations give members of the refugee community and folks with lower incomes access to fresh food, herbs, flowers, and community, no matter how much they can pay.
Our gardens grow in so many ways. Thank you for your support, past, present and future!


RiceTec will show off several new technologies during its Arkansas Field Day, Aug. 7, at the company’s Arkansas Business Center, 15329 Highway 1 in Harrisburg.
The afternoon program will showcase new products RiceTec plans to bring to the market within the next two years. Among those are FullPage hybrids, which have been bred to tolerate IMI herbicides. They will be paired with Adama’s Preface and Postscripts herbicides.
RiceTec also plans to show off two new high-quality hybrids. One has grain quality comparable to Cheniere, a Louisiana State University release known for its low chalk.
The other hybrid has high amylose, which is desirable for the parboiled market. In addition, a medium-grain hybrid, which so far has shown high quality and better yields than Jupiter, will be on display.
RiceTec officials also plan to discuss water-saving practices, such as automated irrigation systems.
The indoor portion of the program will include presentations from rice industry authorities highlighting some of the challenges and successes farmers and the industry are currently balancing.
Registration and vendor exhibits open at 4 p.m., followed by the tour at 4:30 p.m. The indoor program and meal will be at 6:30 p.m.
Vendors include John Deere Financial and other ag lenders; agribusinesses such as ADAMA, Valent, and Valley View Agri-Systems; and industry organizations Ducks Unlimited and USA Rice.
Contact RiceTec with any questions.


Talkin' Soil Health 2022
Building Resilience From The Subsoil Up
Join us, in the historic Wheatbelt town of York, to hear from an exciting group of renowned guest speakers and local farmers as they shine a spotlight on the latest agriculture practices that improve soil health.
The event is one of the largest and most reputable soil health conferences in Australia and is hosted by Wheatbelt Natural Resource Management. The biennial event is usually held in March however due to COVID-19 restrictions we are pleased to announce a new date in August this year. The event brings together farmers, researchers and industry professionals for a day of presentations.
A key highlight of this event is the conference dinner on Thursday evening which includes the announcement of the 2022 regional Soil Health Champions. This year we are holding a cocktail dinner at the historic Old York Mill, in the Saw Tooth shed, and would love to see you there! Tickets are available separately from the conference and include welcome drinks and dinner. Jazz trio The Stromatolites will be playing through out the night.
The 2022 event will be held with the theme of “Building Resilience From The Subsoil Up”. This theme is supported by the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR), which is the major supporter of this year’s event. The Soil Health Champion program is supported by the State NRM program.
More information on Talkin’ Soil Health 2022 can be found here www.soilhealth.com.au
This project is supported by FRRR, through funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund & National Landcare Program.


CSA Pick-up August 17 & 20
Zucchini bread, summer squash spread, plum sauce, frozen peppers, dried peppers, dried herbs–it’s food preservation season. Soon to come will be tomatoes–in sauce, dehydrated, frozen whole–then dilly beans, pickles, sauerkraut, sauer beets, pesto, and more. This week, though, we are trying to take it a little easier on the work and enjoy some time on Lake Elmore with Edge’s family, who are up visiting for the week.
We’ll have full harvest days ahead of us, with this week’s share including:
Green (and yellow and purple) beans
We’ll also have pasture-raised chicken available for purchase. We’ll see you at CSA pick-up!
And remember to take advantage of our great discount on the Fall Harvest Share–just $280 when you pay in full by August 31st. Learn more on our CSA page.
In Good Heart,
Katie and Edge


Confectionery export rates continue to rise for Turkish exhibitors at ISM
The Istanbul Cereals Pulses Oil Seeds and Products Exporters’ Association is organising the Turkish National Pavilion of the ISM fair for the 19th time in 2019, with participation of over 30 companies.
Founded in March 1940, the association has grown to include over 1,000 member companies. This includes producers/exporters of cereals, confectionery and cacao products, bakery products, vegetable oils, seeds, pulses, milling products and spices. In addition, it is also the very first exporters’ association founded in Turkey.
The main activity of the association is to implement the rules and regulations of export procedure designed by the Ministry of Trade. In a sense, the association is a bridge between the Ministry and Turkish exporters.
The Association aims to assist, motivate and drive exporters to reach new markets, prepare them future developments and help to increase their sales as well as raising the quality of their products.
Some of the tasks and functions of the association to reach its aim include providing consultancy for its members, organising conferences, courses and seminars, arranging trade missions and buying missions, as well as organising trade exhibitions around the world.
In addition, it also prepares reports on trade data to keep track of change in trade flows and inform its members, as well as performing other duties given by the Ministry of Trade.
Field of Activity
Confectionery by volume has a rate of 75 per cent among the total exportation volume realised by the members of the association, but still, the association has a range field of activity, divided into categories below;
1. Cereals, pulses milling products and spices
Pulses (pulses, soy bean, peanuts, shelled peas, chickpeas, beans, lentils (red, green), yellow interior lentils, broad beans, black-eyed peas, other legumes etc.)
Cereals (Bread wheat, durum wheat, barley, corn, oat, rice, maize)
Milling Products (wheat flour, starch, semolina, yeast, pellets, rye, other cereals etc.)
Spices (including Chillies, black pepper, red peppers, sweet peppers, vanilla, cinnamon, cloves)
2. Vegetable oils and oil seeds
Vegetable oils (Soybean oil, sunflower seed oil, peanut oil, cotton seed oil, etc.)
3. Processed agricultural products
Sugar Confectionery (all kinds of confectionery, chewing gums etc.)
Cacao Products (chocolate, cacao and cacao powder, food preparations containing cocoa)
Bakery Products (biscuits, bakery products, pastry, wafer, waffle, cakes etc.)
One of the main duties of the Association is to organise the national participation of Turkish companies to the international exhibitions. ISM in Koln/Germany, Alimentec in Bogota/Colombia, Expo Antad and Alimentaria in Guadalajara/Mexico, Sweets&Snacks Expo Fair in Chicago/USA, Prodexpo and World Food Moscow Fairs in Moscow/Russia Federation.
According to the sector classification of Turkish Exporters’ Assembly; Cereals, Pulses, Oil Seeds and Products is the biggest sub-sector in agricultural products industry in terms of total export volume.
Turkey’s cereals, pulses, oil seeds and products export was worth $6.37 billion in 2017, while 28 per cent is realised by members of our association.
The country’s confectionery export was $2.37 billion in 2017, while more than 50 per cent is attained by members of the association.
The volume of exports achieved by its members experienced a 9 per cent increase in first three quarters of 2018 in comparison to the same period last year.


Is SA's milk running dry?
Possible milk shortages in SA may result in a milk price hike.
CAPE TOWN - The Milk Producers Organisation of South Africa (MPOSA) on Tuesday warned of a possible milk shortage, amid soaring production costs.
A drastic rise in the cost of maize has hit the industry quite hard.
MPOSA's Bertus de Jongh said maize is a key, and very costly, component in dairy production.
He added that all dairy products are becoming very expensive to produce.
"We don't produce sufficient milk for local demand at the moment and we haven't seen much of that happening. We believe this may result in shortages, which will, unfortunately, be reflected in the milk price."
De Jongh said dairy production was no longer highly profitable.
"Our major concern is the long-term where there'll be an escalating population growth, less farmers and insufficient agricultural land which will eventually impact South Africa as well."


2PCS 1000W Watt LED Grow Light Lamp Plant Flower Oganic Growing Full Spectrum MT
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Covers a full 4' x 4' , easily replace a 600W HPS or HID. While consuming 200 watts of actual power. Suitable for 120120200cm grow tent(not included). Less heat release than other general grow light led's 1/3. High Par Value and High Lumen, Minimum Heat, Maximum Growth High par value(photosynthetically active radiation)ensured high light absorption of plants to maximize the plant growth and harvest.
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You should be able to get decent results with 30-50 actual watts of power per square foot. For larger areas should I go with a single large panel or multiple medium to small lights? Using multiple lights allows you to better distribute the intense light in more areas of the grow space instead of having all of the higher intensity light concentrated in only one area while the outer edges never receive intense light. The light is not water-proof, so do not use it under water environment. Light may be too strong, please wear your sunglasses when looking at it.Human eye can not see IR very clearly, but you can wear sunglasses to check. Otherwise, we will reserve the right to relist the item and the unpaid item report will be made correspondingly. The images are for reference only. Please take the item you get as the standard. We are committed to resolve all issues in a friendly and satisfactory manner. WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!
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A weekly mix of seasonal vegetables for 20 weeks from mid-June to October. Each week will include our lettuce mix, a bunch/bag of other greens, 1-2 herbs, and a mix of other vegetables harvested that week. There is a half share, biweekly option for smaller families. This might also be a good option if you grow some of your own vegetables. Full Share: $500 ($25-35 value of veggies per week) Half Share (biweekly): $250 ($25-35 value of veggies per week) A $100 deposit will be required to hold you spot for the full share or $50 deposit for the half share. The remainder can be paid in full before the start of the program, or billed weekly, depending on your preference. Pick up on farm Thursday 8am-8pm or Saturday 1pm-3pm. Pick up will also be available at the Wallaceburg Farmer's Market and the Petrolia Saturday market. Delivery available on our regular delivery schedule for an additional $4+hst per week. Wednesday evenings for St.Clair Township and Sarnia.
To sign up, go to our online store (link below) and choose your size of share. Or, you can contact us at email@example.com


Chicago Agriculture Commodities Finished Lower
$SOY, $WEAT, $CORN
Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) agriculture commodities finished lower Wednesday, with Soybean and Corn futures dropping to contract lows, following the news that the US announced a list of tariffs on $200-B of Chinese goods Tuesday.
Agriculture grain investors were already worried about the impact of trade frictions between the world’s Top 2 economies after the United States began imposing a 25% additional tariff on Chinese products worth $34-B last Friday.
The most active Corn contract for December delivery went down 7.5c, or 2.08% to close at 3.5325 bu.
September Wheat delivery fell 20.25c, or 4.12% to close at 4.7175 bu.
November Soybean delivery dropped 23.25c, or 2.67% to close at 8.4825 bu.
Favorable crop weather in the US Midwest weighed on Corn, which also hit contract lows, on expectations for bumper harvests this season.
Wheat slumped for a 3rd day running, following Corn and Soybean lower and as stiff global competition dented demand for US shipments.
China canceled purchases of US Soybean for delivery in MY’s 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said in a latest report.
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TASMANIA’S peak farming body says the Federal Budget fails to meet the state’s needs for agriculture.
The Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association said the Budget’s infrastructure spending on water and roads only provided small change for Tasmania with water worth 0.18 per cent of national spending and roads at 0.55 per cent.
The Federal Budget included a pre-announced increased spend of $13.7 million for the Don Irrigation scheme with a range of road and rail infrastructure upgrades also receiving funds.
TFGA President Ian Sauer said Tasmania had an ongoing program of water development that had been rolling out for the past 13 years.
However, Mr Sauer said the money committed in the Federal Budget fell a long way short of what Tasmania required to roll out the next six schemes that are now shovel-ready for investment.
“It is proving to be a game changer for Tasmania and Tasmanian farmers,” Mr Sauer said.
“It is reinvigorating communities, building drought resilience, and helping farming communities to thrive under a changing climate.
“We are seeing new and high-value industries emerging and expanding in Tasmania because of our irrigation development, such as soft fruits, stone fruits and viticulture.”
Mr Sauer said labour shortages were another issue facing Tasmanian agriculture.
“While there are some skills and innovation incentives in the Budget there is nothing added from previous commitments to address the shortages in both seasonal workers and permanent employees,” he said.
“These labour shortages have been significant for many and need addressing.”
Mr Sauer said the Budget had missed the mark.
“This is particularly disappointing as the Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association brought to the Government’s attention the upmost importance of increased funding in the agricultural sector highlighting the additional jobs, increase in agricultural output as well as the additional on-farm investment that would benefit all Tasmanians,” he said.
“The TFGA will continue to lobby the Government to ensure that the importance of agriculture in Tasmania and the flow-on benefits within the community are recognised.”


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Pineapple is one of the world's most popular tropical fruits. Did you know that it's produced in every tropical country in the world? Or that 80 percent of farmed pineapple ends up canned? Pineapple plant history is pretty interesting, and although it requires a warm climate, you can actually grow one in a container in your home if you don't live in the tropics.
Where Do Pineapples Come from Anyway?
The pineapple, or Ananas comusus, is a type of bromeliad that is native to the New World only. It is cultivated throughout the world now, but it originated in South America. When Columbus and other Europeans arrived in the New World, they found pineapple growing all over the Caribbean, but modern botanists believe the true origin of pineapple fruit is in South America's Parana Paraguay River basin.
Fun Facts about Pineapple Plant History
People native to South and Central America cultivated and enjoyed pineapple for hundreds of years before Europeans arrived on the scene. But when the newcomers got there, they knew they had a delicacy to bring back home that would be special. It took a long time to travel in those days, so pineapple, along with other tropical new world fruits, became a status symbol. It was something only the wealthy could afford, and so it became a staple at special meals and holidays. Some people even rented pineapples to use as centerpieces on the dinner table, and only the truly wealthy could actually eat the fruit. This association with wealth and status turned into a decorative element. The pineapple fruit remains a popular motif in interior design and even clothing, but in past centuries it was used to denote status, generosity, and wealth. Here are some other interesting pineapple facts:
- The pineapple is not in any way related to pine trees or apples. It got this name because it looks like a pine cone and yet is a fruit like an apple.
- Portuguese explorers were most responsible for spreading pineapple throughout the world, bringing it to Africa and India.
- The biggest producers of pineapple in the world are Brazil, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
- Pineapple was introduced in Hawaii by Captain James Cook. Dole in Hawaii has been growing and canning pineapple since 1903, making the fruit the state's biggest crop.
- Pineapple ranks third among canned fruits in the world, behind only applesauce and peaches.
Today, some people grow pineapple in their tropical gardens, mostly for decoration but also for the occasional fruit. If you don't live in the tropics, you can still enjoy this plant in a greenhouse or an indoor container. You may just get a fruit out of it too.
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ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) -- Sen. Tim Kaine visited the Valley Friday and stopped in Hinton as one of the main topics he touched up on was the farm bill.
Many different issues were brought up at Friday morning at the Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative.
One of the biggest issues Kaine said could have the biggest impact in the Valley is the farm bill.
He said the biggest hold up on a farm bill deal continues to be the food stamp program.
The Senate has passed their own version of the bill; however, congressional Republicans would like to see more cuts.
Kaine believes differences are narrowing and said he expects both sides to come together by February and lock up up a five-year deal.
That deal, he said would bring back some certainty to agriculture and food production.
"We got a budget deal passed in December, first budget deal in 4 years. This farm Bill would be another step that would be a real positive one. Our Senate Ag chair, Senator Stabenow, from Michigan, is increasingly optimistic that we are going to get to a deal," said Kaine.
Kaine, along with other members of Congress will return to Washington, D.C. next week after being on recess.
That's when Kaine hopes to receive good news on updates regarding the farm bill.
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Jun 11, 2017 - Great locally produced vegetables. Always fresh and clean. Tasty baked goods as well as canned products. Lots of fresh flowers and fruits.


Winter in Texas is a rollercoaster of temperatures.: warm one day, freezing the next. This can wreak havoc on vegetation. But despite the hard freeze we experienced in December, the overall damage to plant material is not like that we saw during Winter Storm Uri (February 2021). Be patient and give your trees and bushes a chance to recover. Most will bounce back by spring.
In his latest newsletter, Dr. Moon offers some helpful hints to keeping your yards healthy during the winter weather swings.
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Lawn Doctor of Durango-Farmington’s lawn pest control services include:
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At Lawn Doctor of Durango-Farmington, we don’t just control existing pests. We actually target breeding areas and any successive generations of new pests. That way, you can rest easy knowing that your yard, your loved ones, and your pets are safe from harmful pests.
Likewise, our lawn pest control services also protect the investment you’ve made in your property. Aggressive lawn pests can take over and cause serious and expensive damage to your grass, trees, shrubs, and other plants. But with Lawn Doctor of Durango-Farmington, you can protect your yard so it can grow and thrive, pest-free.
How We Stop Mosquitoes & Ticks
At Lawn Doctor of Durango-Farmington, we proudly provide lawn pest control services to customers in Durango, CO, Farmington, NM, Aztec, NM, Bloomfield, NM, and Bayfield, CO. This includes Yard Armour®, our exclusive tick and mosquito control service. Through this program, we will:
- Provide a trained specialist who can assess your pest problem and determine the most effective treatment plan and schedule based on your lawn’s unique conditions.
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Peasant seeds, the foundation of food sovereignty in Africa
Nyéléni, a legendary Malian peasant who excelled in cultivating the land, gave her name to a global forum on food sovereignty organised in Sélingué, Mali, in February 2007. The Coordination Nationale des Organisations Paysannes du Mali (CNOP) organised a preparatory workshop in Bamako on the privatisation of seeds in West Africa. This workshop, organised together with the European organisations BEDE and IIED, provided an opportunity for an unprecedented exchange of experiences in the region among peasant-farmers from four continents. This report illustrates and justifies the international workshop's final declaration on the privatisation of seeds, by summing up the main points made by the participants. Designed as a presentation tool for the widespread circulation of the information and discussions, it summarises the main themes covered. It also includes a CD containing audio recordings of the talks, presentations of the slideshows and video sequences. In-depth documents have been archived which contain the details of the exchanges at the workshop.
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Wheat loses its gains
Wheat failed to get any follow-through from last Friday’s bullish stocks report, giving up all of its gains as it headed back down to the bottom of its trading range, despite corn holding its gains and soybeans staging a small rally.
Informa lent their own bearish slant on Friday as they increased corn and soybean production estimates. They pegged corn production at 11.19 billion bushels, up slightly from their estimate last month of 11.09 billion and much above USDA’s last estimate of 10.727 billion. Yields were estimated to be 127.0, compared to their estimate last month of 126.6 and USDA at 122.8.
The soybean production was projected to be 2.86 billion bushels, above their estimate last month of 2.66 billion and USDA’s 2.634 billion. Yields were pegged at 37.8, above their last month number of 35.2 and USDA at 35.3. Their recent estimate is actually below the 40 bushel level that many in the trade had been discussing this week.
Weather problems persist in Australia, with production estimates now commonly estimated in the 20-21 MMT range, a 27% drop from last year’s record 29 MMT. Exports are estimated around 18 MMT, down 6 from last year’s huge 24 MMT. Reports say that Australian farmers have been slow forward sellers and exporters are reluctant to offer vessel size sales, instead opting for the smaller containers.
Egypt had yet another tender this week, buying 180 TMT from France and another 60 TMT from Argentina. It’s clear that Russia is no longer in the picture and Ukraine is likely gone as well. However, it was disappointing that the US is still uncompetitive in that key market, even as world prices have ratcheted upward over the last few weeks.
Winter wheat planting is moving along at about a normal pace across the Northern Hemisphere. In the US, the northern plains and the western half of the central and southern plains remain very dry. Rains and snow this week will certainly help the north, but cold temps will likely slow development. The forecast calls for rains in the western central plains next week, so we’ll see if they materialize.
Rains have been good in Northern Europe, with the east still on the dry side. Moisture has improved in northern Russia and eastern Ukraine, with the Lower Volga, Urals and Siberia still on the dry side as well.
Technically, the failure of wheat to confirm the big rally on Friday has left the market drifting, and will likely re-test the bottom of its trading range around the 8.50 level basis Chicago Dec. While that is a long term support level, the more time the market spends languishing near there, the more likely it becomes that it will break through. So far, that hasn’t happened so at this point I look for the support to hold.


Bees in the ground
I have an infestation of what we think are Miner Bees. The appear at the end of April and stay until June. My questions is how do i prevent these bees from ever coming into my yard and now that they have how do i get rid of them?
Anne Arundel County Maryland
Mining bees are important pollinators and we do not recommend controlling them. Populations can fluctuate from season to season and they are not aggressive.
Since activity is brief about several weeks it is best to tolerate them. Hopefully, you can try to avoid the area. They like exposed soil and good drainage.
The best recommendation is to take the opportunity this fall to overseed and thicken up your turf. With a thick turf they are less noticeable and may move on as it will be harder to dig. See the attached publication for more information http://extension.umd.edu/sites/extension.umd.edu/files/_images/programs/hgic/Publications/HG104_Mini...


Dirt dampness meters take the uncertainty out of watering your plants. They check out the ground’s dampness web content as well as display the outcomes on an easy console. These handheld units can be used for landscapes, lawns, as well as little backyard patches.
When utilizing a moisture gauge, carefully poke the probing in to the soil. Never leave the probing in the ground for weeks or days, as this may diminish its vulnerable sensor. fuktmätare jord bäst i test
An analog moisture gauge has actually a color-coded dial indicating whether the soil is damp or even completely dry. It additionally has a range that reveals superior moisture levels for various kinds of plants. These meters are actually simple to use as well as are actually usually low-cost. They could be used for a large range of treatments, featuring in a garden or flowerbed. Digital models are more pricey but may provide additional features.
Some dampness meters gauge other points aside from humidity, including dirt pH and lightweight intensity. These can help you a lot better know your soil problems and create changes as needed. Professionals warn that moisture gauges are certainly not foolproof and also need to merely be a supplement to your personal intuitiveness.
Unlike digital styles, analog dampness meters are much less prone to problems. They could be utilized for a wide range of requests, including in a yard or for houseplants. Some analog styles are straightforward sufficient to be used by little ones, while others could be complex as well as need more competence to go through. poledance stång hemma bästa i test
Besides being actually easy to use, this version from Kensizer consists of pair of distinct units, one for reading through ground pH and the various other for evaluating wetness. Each probings are actually 7 ins long as well as slip easily in to the ground without detrimental fragile origins. It comes with an instinctive display screen that offers end results within a few moments.
While many horticulture professionals caution against depending on ground dampness meters one hundred% of the amount of time, they can aid ensure you don’t over- or undersea your vegetations. Additionally, many of these units likewise can easily evaluate other necessary factors that influence your yard, compost pile or worm bin, like ground temperature level and also pH levels.
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Depending upon your necessities, some styles likewise include various other features including an integrated thermometer and also light sensing unit. These are terrific for indoor gardens where you are actually growing a range of different sorts of plants. In addition, they’re best for examining the health and wellness of outdoor yard beds as well as elevated vegetable backyard containers. A number of these styles are offered for acquisition online and in residence renovation shops. You may even get a set that features two separate devices to check out both pH and wetness concurrently.
The three-way soil dampness meter is a beneficial device for gardeners as well as cultivators of vegetables, shrubs, fruit products and blossoms. The gauge likewise enables you to readjust the soil pH to match your increasing requirements.
The ground probings of the three-way gauge are developed to suit the ground, and an analysis is actually revealed on the display screen. This assists prevent over or even underwatering. Overwatering may cause wilting of leaves, dryness of origins and also rot of the vegetation. Underwatering, on the contrary, can bring about stunted development and also unsatisfactory yield. The gauge likewise indicates the optimal illumination magnitude for your landscape.
Simply position the pointed forks in to the ground as well as push the button to read through the results. The gauge may additionally evaluate the ground pH, which is measured on a scale of 1 to 14.
A battery-operated wetness gauge makes a great gift for the landscaper in your lifestyle. Unlike the majority of gauges, which require you to adhere all of them in a glass of water, this utilizes the soil to create its personal battery. The probes are made of pair of various metallics, which when mixed with an electrolyte (within this instance the wet ground) create a weak battery that gives you an analysis regarding exactly how moist or dry the dirt is actually.
The majority of the models on this listing have a basic screen that indicates whether the soil is wet, wet, or even dry out by a color-coded scale or decimal amount. Some additionally present a percent worth, which lets you understand the particular quantity of humidity in the ground. Others may likewise signify the pH level of the dirt or light amounts.
The most necessary consideration when opting for a dampness meter is the form of ground that you are actually trying to measure. Harder or rocky dirts may certainly not be as exact, and you must seek a tool along with a longer probing to make sure that it may penetrate deep in to the soil.
If you are actually trying to find a straightforward tool that could be left behind put in to your plant to check ground moisture consistently, this model from Atree is a great choice. The probe is about seven ins long as well as slides simply by means of the dirt without touching delicate origins.
Dirt dampness meters take the guessing out of watering your vegetations. An analog moisture gauge has actually a color-coded dial suggesting whether the dirt is completely dry or even moist. Some dampness meters evaluate various other factors in add-on to wetness, such as dirt pH as well as lightweight magnitude. The three-way ground humidity gauge is actually a practical tool for garden enthusiasts as well as growers of vegetables, florals, fruit products as well as hedges. The probings are helped make of pair of different metallics, which when incorporated with an electrolyte (in this instance the moist soil) produce an unstable electric battery that offers you an analysis concerning how moist or completely dry the soil is.


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There you go. I said it. Kale. Once totally foreign to me, it is a very welcome vegetable in our food garden.
We have tonnes of it because Kim insisted that I plant some more seedlings after the others had grown very large. I did what I was told of course 🙂 and put in another six Kale seedlings. We have at least a dozen very large Kale bushes in the front garden bed right now.
In fact, we have so much of the stuff, we are scouring the net for recipes to use it all up.
Kim picked a bowl of flower heads yesterday to cook as sprouting broccoli, and a swag of leaves for dinner.
We steam these flower heads. They are simply delicious, and so glad that we tried them, because the sprouting broccoli went to seed about four weeks ago. Not only do we love it, Kim said she had to fight off the swarm of bees just to get at them. They love the flowers too.
The leaves are so colourful, from whites, purples, light green, to dark greens, the leaves are all of various shapes, some obviously thicker in texture than others.
We strip out the tough centre vein and just used the leaves shredded in most meals.
So what was for dinner. Well, Kim cooked up Spicy Kale and Garlic Spaghetti. It was delicious, nutritious, and full of flavour. I’m talking amazing flavour.
I will share a few more Kale recipes this week. Tomorrow night I am cooking Bean soup with Kale and rustic garlic bread. We are looking forward to that one, however I think I will spice it up a bit and modify the recipe that I found. If it turns out okay, I will post it on the blog.
We like Kale so much that we will definitely plant these cultivars again next year.
Even though the punnet of seedlings were labeled as ornamentals, there is no reason why you cannot eat this amazing Brassica. We certainly have, and will be for the next few weeks. These colourful varieties are only a few of the many different types of kale that you can grow.
The great thing about Kale is that when it goes to seed, it is still very edible. The leaves don’t toughen like broccoli or cabbages do, or goes woody like cauliflower. It is just a great all-rounder.
So do yourself a favour, and get some kale in the ground when you have your cooler season. Super food or not, it is a great vegetable to have in your food garden.
Oh, and the Kale chips are to die for. We can’t get enough of those either!
Who else planted and ate Kale this season. Was it your first time, and what amazing meals did you use it in?
Kale is the best. I grew Tuscan and red Russian kale this year. I love the red Russian as the young leaves are soft enough to use as salad leaves. A bit older and I simply tear them up and then pour a kettle of just boiled water over them, then drain and dress with olive oil, salt and pepper. Great as a side to just about anything. Also goes well in stir fries, a handful in a bowl then top with casseroles (no need to cook). It also makes a good coleslaw style salad with a yoghurt and tamari dressing, finely sliced kale, shredded carrot and spring onions. Leave the dressing on it for an hour or more if you can to let the leaves soften a bit.
Gavin, I actually had kale salad for dinner today. I did not know that I can grow it in cooler weather which we will be getting soon, I will have to look for some seeds. Thanks for the heads up
Lynda D says
I’ve used my Tuscan Kale in quiches, on pizza’s and just thrown into stews to enrich and nourish. I love the plant itself. So Ornamental.
Emma's Garden Grows says
Yup I’m growing kale and loving it! Ive been juicing it and using it in green smoothies, putting it in veggie tagines, and also using it to make my japanese savoury pancakes. Love it.
Emma's Garden Grows says
Oh and I also made chinese dumplings with my kale and added mushroom and tofu (recipe on my blog if you wanna try them out for something different!)
We like kale in a salad, stalk removed and sliced thin with a pear or two, cabbage and mint and parsley. Dressed with oil lemon and finely grated Parmesan, salt/pepper to taste, YUM !!


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I had expected some problems from leaving my seedlings out in the storm a couple weeks ago and now I have many of them falling over dead. They are a sad sight indeed.
One of the cucumber plants is going to make it but the rest are in bad shape. One other one might pull through. The healthy one is in the front and the one that I still have hope for is to the right of it. The others, in the background are basically dead already.
The Roma tomatoes were hit pretty hard too. Only one is left standing and it is looking pretty sad too.
I have lost some others as well but those seem to be the worst off. Most of the peppers look ok and some varieties of tomato seem to be doing very well.
This tray has Rutgers, an improved beefsteak called ‘Delicious’ and Cherokee Purple. They all seem to be doing great.
In this tray I have had some damping off but have thinned out the worst of it. I lost some. Evergreen, Big Rainbow, and Brandywine tomatoes, but except one pot of Evergreen there is still a tomato plant in each pot.
Damping off is caused by bacteria which can come from unsterilized pots, potting soil, or rain water. Most seedlings will be strong enough to withstand it once they are a couple inches tall. I did not know rain could cause such a problem and thought it would be good for them. Lesson learned. I guess I will be starting more Roma tomatoes this week.


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I recently had the opportunity to complete a cannabis grow test using the URSA Optilux, a professional LED grow light. As a small grower, I’ve never had a unit this powerful before. When I opened the box, it was daunting to see this truly unique look light up. Can I grow up with this beast? why was i so worried Under this center of growth light produces her PPFD rating of 1370 µmol/m2/s. As far as I can tell, this is the most powerful grow light of any size currently available and I had to grow under this bad boy without evaporating the plant.
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Optilux is more than just power. It also produces visible and transparent light while providing cannabis plants with a broad spectrum of light from 359 nm to about 950 nm. I believe this is also the broadest spectrum available for an LED grow light. The white light emitted by the LED makes plant care easier. Plants don’t change color so you can see exactly what’s going on without having to turn off your grow lights.
Looking down at the open box, my fear turns to amazement as the shiny glass lenses that cover the face of the Optilux illuminate and refract light in all directions. is a stainless steel that provides a perfect reflective surface.
Immediately you can tell that this LED grow light has a very high build quality with a heavy steel case, stainless steel face and real glass lens. The main hanging bracket that comes with the light is also heavy steel and should be secured to the hanging support with at least two heavy duty hangers.
The lights in my 5×5 glow tent were too heavy to leave safely. I ended up cutting two pieces of wood that I used as supports under the tent poles that held the light units. It provided enough support to safely hang the light in my tent.
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The 16 glass lenses on the front of the Optilux are specially positioned to evenly distribute the higher intensity light generated at the center of the light. The lens in the center of the unit is 120 degrees and the outer lens is 60 degrees, and you can see the difference in size by examining the face of the grow light. This lens mixture produces a perfect 6X6 plant footprint or 4X4 flower footprint. Why use heavy glass optics instead of lighter plastic optics? It’s simple. Plastic cannot increase light intensity like glass. Glass optics also act like a magnifying glass, increasing light intensity.
Even using optics that spread the light around the Optilux creates a hot spot below the center of the light. The power is so strong that you will want to hang this light 5-6 feet above your plants and let them grow towards the light.
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URSA has developed a highly specialized 3 Pad Cob for the Optilix. These LED pads can produce full spectrum light from UV to IR instead of using different colored LEDs to get the same result like other manufacturers. The ability of all 16 LED groups to produce light in the same spectrum is more efficient and thus provides more usable light to the cannabis plants.The power of the LEDs is only 40 W each for optimal performance and a long service life of over 50,000 hours.
The LEDs are driven by two 90-3015 volt drivers built into the top heat sync of the grow light. The two drivers draw 640W from the wall while driving LEDs to produce a maximum PAR of 1370.
This grow light works on the hot side, but the unit itself does not require a fan. The LEDs generate about 2200 BTU of heat, so you’ll need a fan to keep the tent well ventilated and the air flowing through the canopy.
I’m going to be at the front here. I had some issues early on with this grow light. With a recommended starting distance of just 36 inches from the URSA, we evaporate our first set of plants. I vaporized a second set of plants before I realized the unit needed to be at least 5-6 feet above.
Once I was able to raise that light just five feet above the plants, the magic began to happen. I have experienced a very fast vegetation stage where plants grow in as little as 6 weeks. Flowering was 8 weeks. The plants were happy and produced 3 pounds of cannabis per plant suitable for strain.
Airflow is key when growing with this powerful LED grow light. Make sure there is airflow across the canopy. Otherwise, you may run into problems.
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After just a few plants grow under Optilux, you’ll find your cannabis plants love the light spectrum this unit offers.


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Farm Bureau Updates
Montgomery County Farm Bureau members celebrate 4th of July at the White House for President Trumps Salute to America celebration. This event honored those who have been deemed essential workers throughout the pandemic. Pictured below: Lonnie and Mina Luther and Todd and Anita Greenstone.
The Montgomery County Farm Bureau, Inc., with contributions from the Edward Byrd Foundation, realizes the importance of supporting the next generation in order to keep agriculture viable and to keep family farms and agriculture related businesses in the state of Maryland. To further this purpose, the Montgomery County Farm Bureau is pleased to offer $30,000 in scholarships for the 2020-2021 academic year. These scholarships are intended to assist students who have demonstrated exceptional character, scholarship, and talent, who are interested in pursuing an education and eventual career in Maryland’s agricultural, plant related, and/or educational fields. You can find the scholarship by clicking here.
Students interested in ornamental horticulture and related studies: apply for the Robert & Shirley Magnum Memorial scholarship! Applications are due April 1, 2020.
Thank you to Waredaca Farm and Brewery for hosting our 2019 Farm to Table dinner. Over 150 guests and farmers enjoyed a delicious meal featuring local beef, chicken, goat, lamb, cheeses, vegetables, fruit, wine, and beer in the pasture field.


Step into the world of Laboyano, a Washed coffee that carries the essence of the Valley of Laboyos and the beautiful flavors of Pink Bourbon in every sip. Named after the region and its people, Laboyano is a meticulously crafted, fully traceable coffee that showcases the dedication of the producers from all over Huila. The passionate producers who contributed to this exceptional lot cultivate Caturra, Colombia, Castillo, and Pink Bourbon varieties at their farms, nestled at elevations ranging from 1,600 to 1,900 m.a.s.l. Speaking of Pink Bourbon, this remarkable variety was discovered in Southern Huila, near Pitalito and has since found its way onto numerous farms. This lot pays homage to the special variety now more widely available.
Creating this communal lot is a labor of love. Each small lot undergoes rigorous cupping sessions to ensure quality.
From the very first cupping when producers bring their samples to our buying station, to the final cupping at the warehouse where samples are taken from every sack, consistency is key. Once approved, the parchment coffee is carefully packed in grain-pro, preserving its pristine state until the entire lot is milled.
Laboyano is the embodiment of the hard work and commitment of the producers who trust and collaborate with us. They appreciate our transparent model and the fact that we buy coffee across all ranges of qualities they produce. Fair prices are just the beginning – we provide feedback on every single cupped lot, whether purchased or not. Our ability to buy across various quality ranges allows us to guide producers in their processing methods, alleviating their concerns about price fluctuations. This coffee represents an essential part of the supply chain, offering exquisitely processed coffees that may not reach the level of “single-farm micro-lots” but are undeniably deserving of fair compensation!
Laboyano coffee is a true testament to the artistry and expertise of the producers, the meticulous QC process, and the commitment to fairness and quality. With every sip, you’ll be transported to the verdant landscapes of Huila, where passion and craftsmanship converge to create a remarkable coffee experience. Join us in celebrating Laboyano, a coffee that tells a story of unity, dedication, the pursuit of excellence and last but not least, Pink Bourbon.
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Not one to tolerate the angst of growing standard zucchinis in SEQld -- I defer to other varieties.
This time of year the Tromboncino option isn't hugely productive, but with foresight I've planted many more Tatume (aka Calabacita) than I need.
Tatume is a Mexican staple. Grows without problem in this humid weather, fruits profusely and tastes fabulous.
No major diseases.
There is a longer variety but the round is so nicely contained.
As vines, they do take off, but i find therm better behaved than other climbing squashes as I can grow them along rope lines if I want. Picked young, about the size of a cricket ball, they won't weigh your trellising down as their growth habit is much like choko.
They do taste a lot better than chokos. As the local pumpkin hub points out:
"Inside, the thick yellow flesh is firm, moist and not stringy with a nice mild taste and medium sweet finish. Flesh is plentiful." -- Pumpkin Paradise, Bundaberg
If you are of the zucchini persuasion -- I'd definitely choose Tatume as the accompanying crop to Tomboncino.
Very versatile in the kitchen too as these recipes suggest.


Rocky Ferrell, the owner of Verde Valley Flower Farm, and John Lee, a fellow small business owner, members of The Rincon Rotary Club of Tucson, deliver a check for $300 to Agua Caliente Elementary School teacher Svea Anderson. The funds will help purchase supplies for her Community Garden concept. The food grown at the garden will one day supplement the lunches at Aqua Caliente Elementary School.
Verde Valley Flower Farm is a world class flower farm and seasonal vegetable stand located on Speedway Blvd, East of Tanque Verde Loop, in Tucson. As part of Rotary's ongoing involvement in the LOCAL program, Mr. Ferrell hopes to lend his horticultural expertise to Agua Caliente Elementary's student garden.
Rincon Rotary's support is part of its Rotary Local Program, whose mission is to help improve the local community through educational outreach. Rotary Local can provide manpower, resources from local business partners, or in some cases, direct financial support to teachers who apply for assistance.
To find out more about Rotary Local and how it may be able to help you, go to rotarylocal.org
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