Welcome to our very first sunflower competition! With all entry fees going to the British Heart Foundation, its a fantastic and worthwhile activity!
Make sure to plant your seeds as soon as possible, and if you didn't sign up on May Day, you can still enter by emailing us and either getting your own seed or stopping by the shop to collect your seed, pot and compost. Please note, if you do not enter and pay the entry fee you may not submit a prize winner sunflower!
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Plant your seed! Fill the pot 3/4 of the way with soil, make a little hole with your finger and place the seed inside. Fill the pot with soil. Make sure to add your email to our list of entries! You can do so here
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If the sunflower starts to grow very tall, you may want to consider a support.
It's time to submit your sunflowers! We are looking for 3 seperate prizes to award. These are:
Sunflower with the biggest flower
Sunflower with the most heads on one stem.
So take a photo with a measuring tape in clear view and send them in! The deadline and announcing of winners will be 31st August. You can email your entries here along with your names, age, and contact details.


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Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa has declared a national disaster and appealed to the international community for food aid after government estimates showed that 1,2-million people face famine. He announced that he would abide by a parliamentary resolution that urged the government to declare a national disaster over the food shortages affecting the country of 11-million. Before, opposition members had presented a motion that won unanimous support, urging the government to declare the food crisis a national disaster. The government then admitted the severe food shortages and appealed for $18-million in aid to tide over the crisis.
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June 22, 2021
DULUTH, Ga., June 22, 2021 – Today the AGCO Agriculture Foundation (AAF), a private foundation committed to ending hunger through sustainable agricultural development, announced a $25,000 donation to Sehgal Foundation, a private non-profit organization coordinating COVID-19 emergency response efforts in rural India.
The recent surge in COVID-19 cases in India has affected peoples’ food security and livelihoods, especially in remote areas. Many households are struggling to provide two meals a day for their families, and critical health needs are rising.
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The emergency response in India will build on the AAF’s COVID-19 Aid Program. Last year, the AAF donated $450,000 in grant funding to support more than 50,000 vulnerable communities around the world and provide 210,000 meals to marginalized farmers and their families.
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I have some shrubs that have been dying off in a wierd manner. Just sections at a time will completly die in a matter of a day or so, not even time to try and treat it. There are no outward signs of bugs and the rest of the shrub will be perfectly healthy. It has done this to more than one of my shrubs and also done this to more than one kind of shrub. It started last summer where I lost part of a couple and one hole shrub. I thought I had it taken care of by the end of the summer but when I mowed last week for the first time I noticed I have almost totaly lost another and there are spots on some others. The plants have been here for as many as 10 years or so and are very well taken care of. The only thing I can think of is about 3 years ago I put new plastic down and new bark, could the new plastic cause this.
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Harvest Monday - November 30, 2015
Looks like the winter jackets and boots are out for good...it has been rather chilly. Cold is relative, however - it's -1C (30F) right now which always feels a lot colder in November than in February.
We had a beautiful, crisp day yesterday and it was completely still - not even a slight breeze. That prompted me to get out with the camera in the morning to get some frosty shots.
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Doesn't it look like metal shavings on a magnet?
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If you recall, the lettuce was frozen solid the week before last, which is why it didn't show up last Harvest Monday. This past week, we had a bit of a warm up for a couple of days and everything thawed out. Our temps had gone down to -6C (21F) and even colder if you took into account the wind chill, so I wasn't sure what condition the lettuce would be in once I pulled back the cover.
The lettuce, after sustained -6C (21F) temps - not too bad :)
I was pleased, to say the least, especially as none of the varieties are noted for being particularly cold hardy (Simpson Elite, Royal Red, Sierra MI). There was some cold damage, but mainly on the lower leaves:
The top leaves on this Simpson Elite head are perfect
The lower leaves showed obvious signs of cold damage
I decided to harvest all of the undamaged leaves and clean out the bed. The lettuce wasn't growing much at this stage and I didn't want to risk any of the healthy leaves being damaged.
One of two baskets full of lettuce
Lettuce does last an incredibly long time in the fridge when stored properly - over 2 weeks for leaf varieties and up to 3-4 weeks for romaine & Batavian types. And now that the cold cellar is actually cold - it's only a couple of degrees above fridge temp - I have lots of room to store it.
Ianto's (left); Extra Precoce Violetto (right)
That's it for the harvests this past week - I still have a few veg in the garden but I've been so busy getting ready for Christmas (I like getting all my shopping out of the way early - I can't stand Christmas crowds!) that I keep missing my window of opportunity to harvest. Yesterday, for instance, I was hoping to pick some mizuna for a salad, but by the time I went to pick it in the early evening, it was frozen solid. I have to be more on the ball this coming week & keep an eye on those temps - first bit of a warm up & I'll be out there with my bowl.
One end of season task that I did finally complete is also my least favourite (which is why I kept putting it off even though it's been on my to-do list since October): Cleaning & disinfecting all of the cell packs, trays and pots:
All ready for next year
My harvest totals this week were:
Lettuce – 1,172 grams (2.58 lbs)
Fava Beans (dried) – 476 grams (1.05 lbs)
Total for Week – 1,648 grams (3.63 lbs)
Total to Date – 213 kg (471 lbs)
To see what everyone else has been harvesting over the past week, head on over to Our Happy Acres where Dave is our host for Harvest Mondays.
Till next time…
Yay for the lettuce! Mine isn't growing a lot but the temps here are mostly above freezing day and night so I'll leave it for awhile longer. Those frosty photos are pretty enough for a postcard!ReplyDelete
I think I may finally have the timing down for fall lettuce - or at least this year it worked out. Our fall weather was unusually mild, though, so who knows if the timing would work out in a "normal" autumn. There's always so much trial and error when it comes to seeding fall crops, it seems.Delete
It totally feels a lot colder in November than in February. I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels that way. We had a heavy frost over the weekend, so I spent Saturday morning running around with my camera just like you!ReplyDelete
Oh, the cold...I was out this morning and couldn't shake the chill for over an hour after I came back inside. I hope you post some of your photos - frost always looks so magical.Delete
I love the frosty photos, especially the mizuna. Wow, the lettuce came through the cold amazingly well, it looks so tasty. We finally got our first frosty nights here, but it's been pretty tame by your standards.ReplyDelete
The lettuce is amazing - I'll be so sad when it comes to an end. It's such an underrated vegetable and so many people who grow veg can't be "bothered" to grow it. But usually, once a variety or two finds it's way into their garden, they are singing a different tune!Delete
Funny thing about Simpson Elite. It is touted as not being bothered by heat, slow to bolt, and can be planted late. It must have one of the greatest ranges of tolerance of all lettuces. The phrosty photos are most enchanting.ReplyDelete
Thank you Jane! Simpson Elite is a real trouper all right. I also love the Sierra MI, a Batavian variety, which has many of the same qualities, but a completely different texture.Delete
I love your frosty photos! It's been cold here as well... cold and very gray.ReplyDelete
Thanks Jennifer. Cold and gray pretty much describes our morning today...I'm off to the farm today and it's above zero now, so at least that's one good thing. Stay warm!Delete
I am always amazed that lettuce can last through the cold ... probably just because I've never tried it (seeing is believing, am I right?!). Gotta try that next year.ReplyDelete
I love the frosty pics, so pretty! I think that's my challenge over the winter ... figure out how to use all of the functions on my camera (I'm not very good with close-ups).
Lettuce does seem like such a fragile veg, doesn't it. I didn't think it would be a good candidate for late fall/early winter either until I saw how it bounced back from being completely frozen a couple of years ago.Delete
That's the great thing about winter - it gives you lots of time to catch up on all those things that got put on hold all summer...and I for one have a mountain of those!
These are among the most beautiful frosty images I've seen. Frame-worthy, really. How awesome to have healthy lettuce still to harvest. All our snow is melted now, and everything is green again. Happy (almost) December!ReplyDelete
That's high praise coming from you, Beth....you're making me blush! I'm very happy with the lettuce this year - the timing worked out well so that it was pretty much fully grown by the time the cold weather really hit. Hopefully I can replicate my success in the years to come! And now it IS December...so Happy December to you too!Delete
Hi! Great harvest on the lettuce and lucky you to have a cold cellar. The pictures are so pretty! One nice thing about cold weather that we can appreciate is it's beauty! NancyReplyDelete
For sure, Nancy - as we get older, I think we tend to appreciate these "everyday" things a lot more. I love my cold cellar - we never had one until we moved to this house and we are definitely making good use of it!Delete
Awesome shots with the frost, especially the woodruf looks so beautiful.ReplyDelete
Brrrr, it does look chilly there, though the frost makes for some great photos.ReplyDelete
It was chilly, but so still that I barely felt it...which is something of a rarity around here.Delete
Great lettuce harvest. I'm definately going to do fall lettuce next year---I told hubby NO TRIPS AT ALL next year---I want to really garden hard!!ReplyDelete
The frost pics are beautiful-especially the sweet woodruff.
Stay warm and enjoy all the wonderful lettuce
Fall lettuce is definitely worth it - the less you have coming out of the garden, the more dear whatever you do get becomes. Not to mention it is SO good! I've got my fingers crossed that the Sierra MI variety will keep for a few weeks as I've got my eye on Christmas...homegrown lettuce at Christmas? Now that would be something!Delete
I can't imagine if you went all out on your garden - it is so phenomenal already - you got the veg, you got the ornamentals, you got the clandestine snap pea vines...I mean, what more could you want? Other than fall lettuce, that is ;)
Last year we had a late spring frost and the one thing least damaged was the lettuce. Yours did amazingly well given the cold. The fall lettuce in my container has finally given up. But I'm thinking of growing some indoors under my grow light setup since I won't be needing it until February for seedlings.ReplyDelete
That sounds great - I've often thought about growing lettuce and other such greens under the lights over winter, but am usually too preoccupied with other indoor projects over the winter. And with building up the garden, I'm ready for a break from gardening as well. I would be very interested to see how you fare with it if you do end up giving it a go.Delete


WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture in its World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates projected U.S. sugar carryover on Oct. 1, 2013, at 2,202,000 short tons, raw value, up 152,000 tons, or 7%, from 2,050,000 tons as the December projection and up 217,000 tons, or 11%, from a slightly upwardly revised 1,985,000 tons estimated for 2012.
The ending stocks-to-use ratio for 2012-13 was projected at 18.7%, up from 17.4% projected in December, equal to the November number and above 17.2% estimated for 2011-12. Stocks-to-use ratios for both years are above the top end of the U.S.D.A.’s “target” range.
For 2011-12, which ended Sept. 30, the U.S.D.A. raised estimated beet sugar production 1,000 tons, to 4,900,000 tons, resulting in like increases in total U.S. sugar production at 8,488,000 tons. Estimated imports were unchanged from December at 3,631,000 tons. Estimated 2011-12 deliveries were reduced by 1,000 tons, to 11,243,000 tons. Ending stocks were raised 2,000 tons, to 1,985,000 tons, for 2011-12.
For 2012-13, U.S. beet sugar production was forecast at 5,200,000 tons, unchanged from December. Projected cane sugar production was increased by 150,000 tons, due to a like increase if forecast Louisiana output. Total U.S. sugar production was forecast at 9,070,000 tons, also up 150,000 tons from December.
Projected 2012-13 imports were unchanged from December, resulting in total supply at 13,967,000 tons, up 152,000 tons from December based on higher beginning stocks and domestic production.
Total domestic deliveries were projected at 11,590,000 tons for 2012-13, unchanged from December. Total sugar use in 2012-13 was projected at 11,765,000 tons, also unchanged from December.For Mexico, the U.S.D.A. did not revise any 2011-12 or 2012-13 supply or use estimates.


Well we haven’t gotten an ideal response to the initial Farm Basket announcement. Please do inquire if you’re interested but confused. CSA’s are a mutually beneficial arrangement whereby members are guaranteed the best produce throughout the season, and farmers receive income upfront, in this busy and expensive time of year, to purchase tools, seeds, and other operating expenses before markets start. NGG is the only Raleigh CSA growing food right here in the city. We need your support!
While the specifics of this Farm Basket maximize convenience and flexibility, I think I managed to write a rather confusing email and flier. So here’s another shot. There are two main options: A standard pre-packed box or a “fill-your-own” box.
Option #1: Traditional “CSA style” Farm Basket
This option allows us to hand select the freshest produce to fill a box for you each week, which will be ready for delivery or pick up at the market at NOFO. We fill the boxes with a wide variety of veggies and herbs, depending on what is in season.
Small Share: $15/week, $240 total. Will feed roughly 1-2 people
Full Share: $25/week, $400 total. Will feed roughly 3-4 people
Option #2: The Farm Basket Plan @ NOFO
April 8- July 29, 2011
Membership assures fresh, locally and sustainably grown produce at 10% off for members to pick up each Friday between 10am and 6pm
Cost: $224 for 16 week membership (Only $14/ week!)
An account will be established in the member’s name. Farm Basket members will present their selections at the register for check out. Purchases will be withdrawn from the member’s account balance at 10% off normal market prices. Members may add funds to the account at any time.
Monetary refunds will not be issued at any time and any balance remaining on the account at 6pm on July 29 will be forfeited.
Thanks for supporting local agriculture in Raleigh!


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Corylus avellana. Also known as Pearson's Prolific. The compact habit of this cobnut makes it very suitable for the smaller garden. Attractive pale-yellow catkins in late winter, followed by good crops of large richly-flavoured nuts in September. Partially self-fertile, but will crop better with a partner. Full sun, moist but well-drained soil. Height and spread up to 6 metres if unpruned. Suitable for hedges when pruned. Priced for: 3 litre pot


Plant Health Care Oakland County MI
Plant health care is very important in maintaining a healthy eco system of trees and shrubs throughout your yard and landscape. Alpine offers many types of fertilization methods to improve and maintain the health of your trees and shrubs. These include the following.
Granular Deep Root Feedings (GOOD) – This is a granular product that is placed in the ground around the drip line of the tree that is a slow release product. This helps to trickle feed your trees for approximately 6 months depending on watering conditions and location of fertilizing site.
Liquid Fast Release Feedings (BETTER) – This is a liquid injection system that also goes into the ground surrounding the trees drip line. This is a faster releasing fertilization method that will help boost trees that are struggling from disease in a much faster way. This method lasts for Approximately 3 months depending on water conditions and location of fertilizing site. We highly recommend that our customers treat your trees 1-3 times annually. First treatment should be performed early spring for a jumpstart and to promote a healthy growing season. Second treatment should be performed as a mid-summer stress relief especially during dry season. Third treatment should be performed in late fall as a feeding agent for the winter dormancy season.
Arbor Jet Direct Trunk Injection (BEST) – This is an injection that is placed directly into the trunk of the tree at about hip to chest height. This procedure is a very fast way to provide your trees with all of the desired nutrients that they need to be healthy and disease free.
Short Stop Application – Short Stop is a product that is used to control the size of your ornamental trees and shrubs. This product can be applied to the root system after trees have been topped and shaped. The product will stunt the re-growth of the canopy size for 3-5 years but in return will promote the growth of the root system underground. This makes the tree stronger and healthier because of the larger underground root system. How you ask? With a larger root system the tree can retrieve and make use of more nutrients from its surroundings.
Tree and Shrub Spraying – This is a liquid that is sprayed onto the outer canopy of your trees and shrubs. There are a few different types of sprays that we use to help control diseases, fungi’s and also to help control insects.This process can be performed upon request of the customer or recommendation from their sales representative.


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Nestled within feet of the Salt River and situated only 8 miles from Monroe City this 104.3 acre recreational tract is teeming with wildlife, approximately 85 acres of investment grade timber surround fields of fertile cropland on this rural hunter's paradise. 18 acres of tillable bottom ground are currently being leased on a cash rent basis and are a great annual income source to help cushion your payment or your pocketbook. Partially fenced and wildlife-managed for a number of years, this tract provides all the essential elements needed for the avid outdoorsman. Looking for a bit more acreage or income? Be sure to inquire about the adjacent 58 acre parcel also for sale.


Al-Corn Clean Fuel in Claremont, Minnesota celebrated its 20th anniversary this week with members of the ethanol industry. The farmer-owned cooperative began operations in 1996 and now produces 50 million gallons of ethanol per year with plans to expand to 120 million gallons per year.
“It took courage and energy to create the organization that stands today as Al-Corn Clean Fuel; everyone played a significant role,” said Randall Doyal, CEO of Al-Corn and chairman of the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA). He added that Al-Corn was established in 1994 by local farmers who were looking for new opportunities to add value to their corn corp, starting operation in 1996 with 10 million gallons per year and growing steadily since then.
“Al-Corn Clean Fuel has been a leader within the U.S. ethanol industry and at RFA,” said Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Bob Dinneen, who attended the celebration. “The company has been a local economic engine, providing jobs and investment opportunities to the area. Even today, some twenty years since it began, almost all of the farmer coop members live within 20 miles of Claremont.”
Even some of its board members like its current chairman, Rodney Jorgenson, have been with Al-Corn since 1994.
“When I think back over the last 20 years, I’m reminded of what can be accomplished when people band together with common purpose. As farmers, our goal was to increase the price of our corn through processing. I doubt any of us could have imagined the success we would have,” Jorgenson said.
The Al-Corn Clean Fuel ethanol plant also produces 132,000 tons of high protein livestock feed, 12 million pounds of corn oil and 70,000 tons of beverage grade carbon dioxide per year.


I’d like to kick off the final post of Feature Month by thanking all of the 2021 participants. August is easily my favorite month of the blog year because I thoroughly enjoy hearing from our guest gardeners. It’s such a treat! This year was easily our most diverse group; I hope that at least one of them shared an experience that resonated with you. The running theme this year seemed to be patience. Patience with your plants, Mother Nature, her critters and, most importantly, patience with yourself. Each year will prove challenging in different ways and some challenges are easier to mitigate and overcome than others. Don’t worry, it’s not a contest. Let those experiences leave you more informed for next season.
Before I leave you and head into a Fall full of root vegetables and cold-tolerant greens, I want to remind you that seed saving is an easy way to not only prepare for next season, but also to connect with other gardeners. Whether it’s just sharing seeds with close friends, family and neighbors, or engaging in local or even online seed swaps, saving and sharing seeds helps us to preserve genetic diversity and maintain a broad repertoire of cultivars. Last year, I shared a post entitled Together We Blossom and though this post was not about sharing seeds, seed sharing is indeed another way in which we gardeners enhance our vitality through collaboration. The best resource we have is each other.
Together we blossom. Thank you, Features.


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We have a 20+ year old victoria plum which is only 6-8 ft from the front of our house. We also had a field drain put in last year which runs right past the roots of the plum tree. The tree has been sending up suckers for years now that I have cut back to the root when I see them but this year I've noticed them coming up much closer to the house and on the other side of the garden. Should I be concerned that the roots may be getting into the foundations of the house and/or the field drain. If so what is the solution? Should I have it removed?


Skagerak Spira Growth table
Spira means to grow, and that is exactly the purpose of this working table for the garden. Spira Table is a smooth work surface in steel with a practical shelf underneath in a simple and semi-rustic expression in materials that will stand up to wind and weather. Designed by Mia Lagerman.
MATERIAL: TEAK/ GALVANIZED STEELPLATE
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During fiscal year 2011, USDA reimbursed certified organic farmers over six million dollars through the Organic Certification Cost Share Programs. This was an increase of over 20 percent from fiscal year 2010.
The annual reports to Congress provides a state-by-state overview of:
- Funds reimbursed to certified organic farms and businesses
- Number of certified organic farms and businesses served
Participating State agencies also submit annual reports to the USDA to summarize their cost share-related activities. Reports are not yet available for all states in all years.
From fiscal year 2008 to 2012, 49 States participated in the Organic Certification Cost Share Programs. USDA provides cost share funds to each participating State depending on its number of certified operations and previous use of funds.


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Adjacent to the high elevation tea growing region of Darjeeling, Sikkim is small picturesque state in north-east India. The Temi plantation is the sole tea estate in Sikkim and hence teas from this region are often referred to as Temi Teas. With its ideal elevation combined with high quality bushes, Sikkim produces some exquisite organic teas, strikingly similar to superior Darjeelings.
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THE DAIRYING SEASON.
IMPROVED SUPPLY TO DAIRY FACTORIES.
The prosp'eots for the dairying season on Banks Peninsula, which, despite the high prices ruling for butter and cheese looked so poor at the beginning of the New Year, have, now very much improved owing, to the recent rains. The milk and cream supplies have recovered themselves wonderfully during the past two months, though about a fortnight ago the cows went off again owing to the dry weather. Some of the fac
toriea have almost doubled their supply. It is expected now that the big shortage on previous years will be made up to something near normal, though, of course, there will be a big shortage in factory outputs. Tbe abundance of feed in the grazing paddocks is having a marked effect not only upon the milk supply, but also upon the milking herds, which are recovering in condition tremendously. The splendid growths in tbe cocksfoot paddocks has made tbe outlook for winter grazing very much brighter for dairymen.
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THE DAIRYING SEASON., Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume LXXV, Issue 3528, 17 March 1916


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- A Short History of the Seed and Nursery Catalogue in Europe and the U.S. -- Oregon State University
- Barber, Dan. The Third Plate: Field Notes on the Future of Food. NY: Penguin, 2014.
- 'Doomsday' vault opens its doors -- BBCNews (26 February 2008)
- Pictures: "Doomsday" Seed Vault Safeguards Our Food Supply -- National Geographic (2 July 2012)
- Duluth Seed Library
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-- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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(archives are available online at <http://gustavus.edu/events/nobelconference/2010/archive.php>)
- Peruvian Potato Farmers Launch Ambitious Plan to Send 1,500 Varieties to Arctic Seed Vault -- EurekAlert (15 February 2011)
- Planting 'seeds of hope' -- CNN Heroes (15 July 2011)
- 'Red hot' chillies arrive at frozen seed vault-- BBCNews (12 July 2010)
- Rich research pickings at the Svalbard Global Seed Vault -- Global Crop Diversity Trust
- The Seed Biology Place -- Gerhard Leubner, University of Freiburg, Germany
- The Seed Site
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- Wild Food Crop Relatives to Be 'Rescued'-- BBC News (10 December 2010)


Mayor of Amber Valley Cllr Angela Ward officially reopened the Danesby Rise Allotments in Denby after a three year renovation of the site.
Thanks to £1,426 grant from the Co-operative and £800 of funding from the allotment committee itself, the site now has a full water supply all the way round and new security gates, installed by Heanor firm Triple S Fabrications. Committee chairman Paul Hudson said: “In 2011 we celebrated our centenary and we decided it was time to make improvements.”
Mayor Clllr Ward was shown round the revamped site and took a seat and viewed the picturesque orchard area during her visit.
Mr Hudson said: “We couldn’t have timed it better because just as we were taking a seat in the orchard - the Red Arrows flew over, it was as if we planned it!”
Anyone interested in being added to the waiting list for a plot there can email committee secretary Richard Brown on email@example.com.


Well, just like last year, the Winter has arrived in the middle of November. As i sit writing this, the course is closed following heavy rain & sleet. The temperature is 4 degrees and more rain/sleet is forecast.
Despite this, we have been busy on the course this week.
The greens were slit on Monday with
little surface disruption. They were also cut & ironed on Wednesday
to further restore the surfaces. The Fusarium scars are recovering and
the greens certainly look much improved from 2 weeks ago. Lets hope the
seedlings continue to develop and fill in the gaps.
We have continued our work on the 12th
& 16th paths, with drainage gullies installed, surface preparation
work done and turf laid. The plan is to introduce some ground
stabilisation material onto these areas the same as we have used on the
4th hole. This should spread the wear and combined with the hard wearing
turf should provide sustainable grass walkways. The teeing area on the
12th has been moved to the start of the fairway to ease traffic issues.
The bunkers renovation work has started
on the 3rd hole. These bunkers suffer badly from stone contaminated sand
and overhanging faces. They will be lined to prevent this and filled
with fresh sand. We plan to rebuild 9 more across the course.
More work has been carried out on the
1st tee, but conditions are difficult due to the weather. When
conditions improve, the drainage carpet for the new tee will be
installed and more work on the paths will be carried out.
Have a great weekend.
Mark & the Greens team.


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Crop, livestock prices generally lower Friday morning
Corn prices are 1 to 3 cents lower early Friday morning. Friday morning trading continued the minor sell-off that started Thursday. Most of the selling was by noncommercials closing out contracts ahead of the weekend. In generally, market fundamentals are still strong. Forecasts call for more wet weather in Argentina which will further delay corn planting. The trend in the corn market is still up, with resistance for the March contract near $7.70 per bushel.
Soybean prices are down by 10 to 12 cents Friday morning. As is the case for corn, the lower prices are caused by speculators closing out long positions. The wet weather in Argentina – and the forecasts say more rain is on the way – is a bullish factor for the soybean market. Some relief is forecast for the dry areas in Brazil. Commercial traders are still buying, suggesting that more export sales are in the works. The January contract has been moving higher since bottoming out November 16.
Wheat prices are about 5 to 7 cents lower early Friday. The lower wheat prices are due at least in part to spill over selling from corn and soybean markets. The underlying fundamentals have not changed, with drought conditions in the hard red winter growing areas supporting prices, and relatively weak export sales providing pressure. There is growing concern that the wet weather in Argentina will cause disease problems for the wheat crop and lower the quality of the crop.
Live cattle futures are trading 10 to 20 cents lower Friday morning. There has still been essentially no activity in the cash market. It appears that packers need to buy cattle, so cash prices for the week will probably be close to those reported last week. Beef cutout value has increased, which could make buyers a little more aggressive, but margins are still tight. Live cattle futures have moved sideways at best this week and feeder cattle futures have been weak.
Lean hog futures are about 15 to 40 cents lower Friday morning. Hog futures faded near the end of the session on Thursday and the weakness continued overnight. While cash hog prices continued to move higher Thursday, the pork cutout fell. Packer margins were just okay before the squeeze that resulted from yesterday’s price moves, but packers still plan a high slaughter day on Saturday, so cash bids may continue to move higher at least for another few days.
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- El Niño could strike as early as summer
- Fertilizer in small doses yields higher returns for less money
- Research shows GM crops safe, no special labeling needed
- Canada orders railways to boost grain shipments to ease logjam
- New soil health toolbox evaluates plant available nutrients
- Spectacular economic growth in China has a downside: drought
- Are you in favor of a federal labeling standard for food that might contain genetically modified ingredients?
- Commentary: Barking up the wrong tree
- Water allocation for most drought-stricken Calif. farms to end
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- Panama says 'go' to GM mosquito evaluation
- Update on the world’s 15 largest seed banks
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October 18, 2018 - October 20, 2018
Colorado Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association members will be attending to represent Colorado’s amazing produce to the world. Look for us in the Colorado Pavilion.


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The questionnaire for this survey was designed by the BBC Fellow Project for Muncie Weed and Seed in the Spring Semester of 2010. The 2010 BBC fellows were Yves Ambroise, Elizabeth Burdette, Rachel Churchill, Nicholas Collier, Blake Graham, Chad Hoien, Ariel Lawburgh, Ricardo Lopez-Fajardo, Charity Mansfield, Kelley Veneskey, and Brian Wright. Nicole Koehler, who was Dr. McKean's Graduate Assistant, was also instrumental in the design of the survey....
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April 14, 2018 from 10:00 am to 2 pm:
Steven Zien Integrated Pest Management Advocate with Our Water Our World will have an educational booth at the Rocklin Green Acres Nursery and Supply 5436 Crossings Dr, Rocklin, CA 95677. Get
your garden questions and pest problems solved by an expert with over 40
years experience in organic horticulture. If possible bring in a sample
of the pest for proper identification. Discover safe methods of
managing pests of the garden and home. Head home with the
environmentally friendly fertilizers, and pest management tools you need
do the job right!
April 15, 2018 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm:
Integrated Pest Management Advocate Steven Zien with Our Water Our World will have an educational booth at Talini's Nursery 5601 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, California. Stop buy and discover that not every bug in your garden and landscape is a pest and you need to stop killing them! Steve can help you discover
safe, environmentally friendly ways to prevent and manage pests in the
garden and landscape. Learn why choosing an organic
fertilizer can make a big difference. Come ready to learn and have a
little fun too.


In this episode, our guest is David Farquhar, CEO of IGS. IGS is an agritech business that started in 2013, revolutionising the indoor growing market. David joined the team in November 2017 and successfully raised a £7 million series A funding round and a total investment to date of £13.8 million. Now, IGS are looking towards global expansion. David speaks about the patented technology IGS have created - their TCEA total controlled environment agriculture platform and the Intelligent Grid technology to control environmental elements, including lighting, watering, CO2 levels and nutrient delivery whilst benefitting from significant gains in controls and cost reductions. Tune in to hear about these cutting-edge technology platforms creating ideal climates for plants and people, here's the conversation between Rob and David.
The Soil Health Hub is an initiative we organised to uncover and learn about the challenges and opportunities around soil health. We invite farmers, industry professionals, scientists and others to share their industry wisdom and real-life experiences. Our guests in this episode are Robin Ross and Annalisa Williams from Agnexus.
We're incredibly excited to share something we've been planning for the last few months, a revolutionary problem-solving platform driven by collaboration for everyone in the Farming and Food industries.
We're speaking with Giancarlo Addario from Five Seasons Ventures who gives us an insider's view of the FoodTech VC world- what they look for in brands, do's and don't's when fundraising and the latest in FoodTech.
The Soil Health Hub is an initiative we organised to uncover and learn about the challenges and opportunities around soil health. We invite farmers, industry professionals, scientists and others to share their industry wisdom and real-life experiences. We have two special guests in this episode, Dr. Elaine Ingham and Daniel Tyrkiel.
The MD of Syngenta Ventures - Shubhang Shankar gives us an overview of corporate venture capital investment and shares valuable insights for AgriTech and FoodTech founders to bear in mind when raising investment. Shubhang also shares his near future predictions on key agri-foodtrends.
Wharf42, the New Zealand-based global AgriFoodTech consultancy formally announced that it has partnered with UK-headquartered, ForwardFood.Tech, to co-host the AgriFoodTech Climate Summit at COP26 in Glasgow, on Saturday 6 November 2021.
AFN (AgFunderNews) Article - Interview with Rob Ward on the unique proposition of Leadership Hub Spring 2021
What are the export opportunities for international agri-foodtech companies who like to move their business to the UK? Learn more from Luis Mulet, AgriTech sector development specialist at the Department of International Trade UK (DiT).
We're speaking with Jim McDougall, Co-Founder and Commercial Director at Outfield. Tune in to hear how their machine-learning drone systems are helping fruit growers around the world to be more profitable, effective and sustainable.


The RUSTICA project obtained funding under Horizon 2020, more in particular under the topic ‘Closing nutrient cycles’. RUSTICA focuses on demonstration and implementation of circular bio-based nutrient valorisation chains, focusing on waste from the fruit and vegetable agro-food system. The project kicked off in 2021 and will run until 2024. It will use a strong multi-actor approach to co-create both socio-economic and technological knowledge in four case study regions in Europe and one in Colombia. The Flanders-based company DRANCO is one of the project partners and acts as technical project manager for the entire project. DRANCO participates in the project to develop its own technologies, to network and to help make the transition to a more circular based economy.


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This is an optional collector bag for CAMON's LS14 lawn scarifier, allowing for easier operation and more efficient working. An easy to fit solution to make lawn scarifying simpler.
Quick View CAMON Fixed Blade Scarifier Cartridge (LS42/LS14) £261.00
This is an interchangeable fixed blade/lawn slitter cartridge, designed to be used with CAMON's LS14 and LS42 scarifiers. With 15 heavy-duty, 2mm thick blades, it improves drainage and allows for overseeding.
Quick View COUNTAX PGC+ Scarifier Cassette £399.00 £359.00
Effectively remove unwanted thatch and moss from the bed of the lawn with this 24-tine scarifier cassette, to be used with their Powered Grass Collector (PGC+).
Quick View DR Quick Lock Head £99.00 £89.00
A Quick-Lockô Trimmer Head for compatible DR Wheel Trimmers. Accepts all DR cords, and a variety of lines are included. Patented design to hold the cord in place.


SHOPABOUTC Market as of 08/22/19: $0.97
*SALE* The price on this lot has been reduced as new crop from this origin is now arriving. But, the quality is still holding up. This is a good value coffee.
This coffee was wet processed at the Alemu Washing Station / Banko Gutiti located in the Banko Gutiti area of Kochere Woreda in Yirgacheffe region, which is part of Gediyo Zone, SNNPR. Approximately 650 small farmers contribute to the washing stations. Growing altitude for this lot is 2050 masl.
|Warehouse||The Annex CA|
|Subregion||SNNPR > Gediyo > Yirgacheffe > Kochere > Banko Gutiti|
|Wet Mill||Alemu Washing Station / BankoGutiti|
|Processing Description||Washed and then dried on drying tables for 18 to 20 days.|
|Bag Type||Grain Pro / Ecotact|
|Coffee Grade||Grade 1|
|Latitude & Longitude||N 05°54.740’ E 038°23.107’|


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When one thinks of a backyard they typically presume of a family residence with a backyard in the back yard. People that live on boats are expanding lawns in lawn boxes.
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When one presumes of a lawn they frequently presume of a home with a lawn in the back yard. People that live on boats are expanding lawns in lawn boxes.


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DALE ERNST TESTAMENTARY TRUST
ADAMS COUNTY, NEBRASKA
Tuesday, November 20, 2012 - 10:00 A.M.
Located in the Garden Café/Hastings Hotel Banquet Facility, 2205 Osborne Drive East, Hastings, Nebraska.
TRACT #1 - $9,575/ACRE
TRACT #2 - $8,025/ACRE
TRACT #3 - $9,000/ACRE
This auction will offer 3 very high quality southwest Adams County properties. All properties show great potential for future development for pivot irrigation.
These properties will be offered in single tracts as well as being offered in combinations through the use of Multi-Parcel technology. They will be sold in the manner best suited to the sellers.
Tract #1 is located from the intersection of US Highway 6 and the Kearney/Adams County line, 1 mile east and 2 miles south on Shiloe Avenue.
Tract #2 is located 1 ½ miles south of Tract #1.
Tract #3 is located across the road north of Tract #1 on Prairie Lake Road.
The Northwest Quarter of Section Thirty-two (32), Township Seven (7) North, Range Twelve (12) West of the 6th P.M., Adams County, Nebraska (160 acres more or less)
This is an extremely high quality tract of land of which the bulk of the acres are irrigated by gravity from a well located near the eastern edge of the property. The undeveloped portion is very level and of excellent quality as well. The farm is in an excellent location with great water supplies as well as excellent soil types well suited to the production of crops common to the area. There is natural gas delivered to the well site by underground pipe.
This farm show great potential for future development for pivot irrigation.
The Southwest Quarter of Section Five (5), Township Six (6) North, Range Twelve (12) West of the 6th P.M. Adams County, Nebraska, 160 acres more or less.
This very high quality tract features approximately 139.27 acres of gently rolling farm land and approximately 16.97 acres of partially tree covered drainage area along the north side of the property. The balance is in roads and ditches.
This tract is well suited to commonly grown crops with consistent soil types and appears to be an excellent candidate for pivot irrigation.
The East Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section Twenty-nine (29), Township Seven (7) North, Range Twelve (12) West of the 6th P.M., Adams County, Nebraska (80 acres more or less).
This is an 80 acre non-irrigated tract located just across the road north from Tract #1. This tract’s terrain is level to gently rolling. It is located in an area that would have adequate underground water to develop for pivot irrigation. The soil types are consistent to the area and well suited to crops grown in the area.
Terms: A payment equal to 20% of the purchase price will be due the day of the auction. The balance will be due on or before December 20, 2012 by cash, certified funds or a direct wire transfer to the trust account of the closing agent. At closing the sellers will present a title insurance binder indicating marketable title vested in the name of the seller. Title insurance costs will be split equally by the buyer and sellers. A preliminary title insurance search will be completed prior to sale date.
The 2012 and all prior taxes will be paid by the seller.
Possession: Full possession will be given to the purchaser for the 2013 crop year.
Interested parties should inquire about a PIP for these properties. The PIP will include such things as FSA and irrigation well data, aerial mapping, soils and topography maps, tax information as well as information pertaining to items required for closing.
Dale Ernst Testamentary Trust
Wells Fargo Bank NA Trustee
Ralph Phillips, Asset Manager


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Remember, weed killers do not keep weeds out! To keep a lawn attractive it must be fed regularly to develop a thick turf. Such a turf is not only attractive, but it is protection against new weeds gaining a foothold.
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Corn Quality a Concern in Drought Areas
Aug 16, 2012
Good Morning! Paul Georgy with early morning comments for August 16, 2012 at 5:10 am. Grain futures are mixed this morning in quiet overnight trade. Weather forecasts are remaining the same as earlier advertised. Cooler temps and some rain is slowing maturation of crops. We are getting reports from producers who are starting to harvest. A corn grower in IN is reporting mold and aflatoxin in corn that is 22% moisture and 51# test weight, yield guess about 50 bpa. Western IL producer opened a few fields with moisture levels too high to continue. He was estimating yield at 100+. Yields out of the delta have been excellent. The Allendale Yield Survey will begin on Monday and we will be asking for your participation in the survey. Yesterday, the market was filled with talk of China buying several cargos of soybeans for fall delivery. This morning we will be getting the weekly export sales from USDA. The range of estimates are: wheat 450-550 tmt, corn 350-550 tmt, soybeans 750-950 tmt, soymeal 150-250 tmt, and soyoil 10-20 tmt. Wednesday’s low will be watched by technical traders as major support. A close below those levels could trigger more selling. Cattle markets are waiting for packers to come looking for cattle. Boxed beef prices continue to move higher this week which should allow for at least 1.00 higher to be paid for cash cattle. Friday’s Cattle-on-feed report should show placements for July below a year ago levels. Choice beef was up 1.31 and select was up 1.40. Hog slaughter is running 75,000 head above last week. High feed cost is likely causing some of the increase in slaughter. Product is under pressure as pork cutout values were down 1.31 on Wednesday. Sign up for the Allendale Ag Leaders Webinar on August 28.
Markets as of 5:10 AM
Dec Corn + 3/4
Nov Beans -5 3/4
Sep Wheat +11 3/4
Oct Cattle -.12
Oct Hogs -.07
Sep S&P +1.00
Sep Dlr +.15
Sep Crude -.11
Dec Gold -1.00
Allendale Advanced Charts
Yesterday’s short term momentum failure in Oct Lean Hogs has the base and recovery attempt on the ropes. If we do see continued selling pressure and a close below the 8/08 $74.82 ½ low this would negate the recovery attempt as a correction in a bear market and could open up the Oct Lean Hogs to surprising losses…Frank La Placa
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Nelson Notes from the desk of Rich Nelson
Ethanol production in the latest week was 9% lower than last year. That is only marginally better than the 10% lower production made last week.
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With a large vigorous plant and big, firm, 10-12 oz. fruit with very good flavor, Resolute is something everyone should try! It is widely adapted and attractive with a small blossom end scar.
|Disease Reaction||R: Fol (1,2), V / IR: TSWV|
|Variety||Resolute Tomato (Treated Seed)|


Residents at Hilltop Manor Care Home in Stoke-on-Trent have loved planting up sunflower seeds this month.
They are taking part in a competition against other Four Seasons care homes in the Midlands Region to see who can grow the tallest sunflower!
Residents and staff will spend the next 12 weeks nurturing the flowers, which will be measured to see which resident has the greenest fingers and has managed to grow the tallest flower.
Date published: 23 May 2019
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