Hello everyone I’m gona go ahead and post some pics of my grow, it’s an all natural grow without fertizer of pesticides, that don’t come from Nature. My grow consists of black soilder fly compost, super soil , sound simple , it is , just dig a hole not to big or wide insert plant and watch them take of. I developed this method for gorilla growing where one can be by the river fishing and with the bait bucket take non ph’d water and saturate the ground and go back to fishing. Simple. I’m half ways so I will rewind a bit from the beginning , so here we go
Here are my plants as seedlings, here a couple more pics as they develop
so far so good
Here’s a experiment I tried straight coco with insects frass and charged (urine) biochar
this her atm , didn’t ph in coco and she did fairly well and now is growing in the ground
Back to my grow in fast forward her they are at the moment and just before they got put into the ground
here’s a sneak peak at my composting roaches and there home
Black soilder fly bins, larvae hard at work
nothing fancy but effective, have a blessed day and enjoy everyone
Looks cool! Love to see all the different ways people like to grow! I’ll be on board waiting for updates. What strains are you growing?
It’s a strain I breed from trying different strains for hot humid weather and these two did great. It’s a train wreck, crossed with purple snowman, both Sativa dominate. It’s my first time trying this cross let’s see how it goes, thanks fir stopping bye and checking out my grow!!!
Woohoo I’ll be watching. About to let some beans fall in water myself.
Hell yea brother, thanks for dropping bye , good luck with them beans
The humidity here in southern Ontario has been crazy this summer. Can’t believe my plants are holding up! That sounds like a great strain! Can’t wait to see some buds😍
For sure will keep you posted, thanks buddy , it’s holding up in 90 to 110 weather, humidity range from 50 to 75%
Hello @mrcrabs, very interesting Brah. We’ve talked but now with your explanation and show n tell, I can see the light Mang. Very interesting choice of bugs. It’s probably because of your horticulture environment n country. I say this by - no experience behind using or even hearing about those two bugs. I’m using Red Wrigglers for composting along side earth worms and any other insect that wants to join them. Lol.
However it goes my little buddies go right into my Totes when planting. Because I fed the Living Soil, and in return the Soil Feds my plants. Just that simple. Water when needed n 3 compost tea feedings in one plant life. I also grow indoors.
But I’m here to follow you and learn as well. Thanks for setting up a thread.
ThAnks at Hootie, my roach bin consist mainly on a burrowing type of roach called Surinam cockroaches, or green house roach, they love mulched compost bins and reproduce quickly, they are an asexual roach, that rarely produce males, and come out in the hundreds at night fall from there burrows. Sort of icky if you ain’t used to stuff like this. Of course thre are also worms, grubs, slugs , Rollie pollies etc, etc, and all other things attract to compost bins. I’m real fascinated by bugs and insects, @organicgrower4m, and try to take advantage of all Mother Earth has to offer, thanks fir stopping bye
Ain’t much action atm, girls doin fine
A quick update


PART 1: Pete Nelson’s passion for agripreneurship is legendary
(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first article in a two-part series focused on Memphis-based AgLaunch and the non-profit organization’s rapidly evolving programming.)
By Tom Ballard, Chief Alliance Officer, PYA
You don’t have to be around Pete Nelson very long to feel his genuine passion for the agricultural sector and the farmers who are striving to make a living in the increasingly challenging arena.
For the energetic President and Executive Director of Memphis-based AgLaunch, the last year or so have seen some significant developments on a journey that he started when he planted his first research trial of kenaf as an alternative fiber crop for making automotive composites in 1997.
The most recent “win” for the non-profit organization was an award under the “Regional Innovation Strategies” program of the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). The $750,000 in federal funding, announced in late July, will create AgLaunch i6, a farm-centric commercial validation program for agricultural-technology start-ups, as well as expand current AgLaunch365 programming and provide for additional capacity within the AgLaunch Farmer Network.
The award was announced just days after AgLaunch partnered with the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center to offer the third “AgLaunch Bootcamp.” The week-long (see our wrap-up article here) program featured four very different start-ups that underscore the rapidly evolving nature of what we used to know as the agriculture sector.
“Agriculture is not stagnant,” Nelson reminds us, adding that he believes the industry is at an inflection point. To not only survive but thrive, farmers and the communities in which they live must evolve by embracing new practices and new technologies, and that’s where AgLaunch is focused.
News about new grants, partnerships and programs are coming at a fast pace as the entrepreneurially minded Nelson pursues all avenues of opportunity.
The EDA announcement came on the heels of a five-year, $500,000 per year contract with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to establish and lead one of only 14 “Regional Innovation Cluster” programs (SBAAgriFoodInnovationClusterAnnouncement04.18.2019) across the U.S. and the only one focused on production agriculture. Announced in April, these complementary monies will be used for the “Mid-South Delta Agriculture Innovation Cluster,” the first SBA-funded cluster to be focused on agtech and value-chain companies that is centered around a major farming region.
“We’re building an actual transformative ecosystem,” Nelson says. “We’re making a best guess on where the industry is going and helping prepare farmers for the future.”
If that sounds like the famous Wayne Gretzky quote, it’s intentional. Nelson frequently talks about Ag 1.0 versus Ag 2.0 in describing the changes that are occurring in industry and the ways that he wants AgLaunch to help with the transformation.
Technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and robotics are impacting farmers as are the evolution in items like biopesticides, growth regulators, new crops and new cropping systems. All of these require a better understanding of their impact which is a major focus of AgLaunch.
The organization also spun-out of Memphis BioWorks about a year ago.
NEXT: A look at AgLaunch’s program areas.


Mangofest is here!
The Big Island has double the fun with the Hawaii Healing Garden & Mango Festival Saturday, July 31 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort. This year’s Hawaii Island festival is a collaborative event with the Annual Mango Festival, expanding the flavors of the island’s summer mango season. Admission is free!
The all-day festival celebrates Hawaii’s delicious and diverse mango varieties, with juicy mango recipe and fruit tastings, a mango tree and plant sale, grafting and growing demonstrations, mango-themed activities, plus arts and crafts.
Also on tap are organic agriculture and cultural healing arts displays.
Enjoy an Eco Fashion Show by Divine Goods,
Belly dancing by Stephanie Bolton & Liliana Alba, Hawaiian music and dramatic hula on the scenic, palm-fringed grounds of the Keauhou Beach Resort’s Royal Garden.
The annual mango celebration is a zero waste event and presented by Hawaii Health Guide and the non-profit Sanctuary of Mana Kea Gardens with support from the Keauhou Beach Resort. The event joins the statewide series of Hawaii Healing Garden Festivals, which offers an educational opportunity for the community to gather with cultural health practitioners, educators, botanical experts, chefs, nutritionists, gardeners, farmers, agriculture and sustainability experts, health-oriented businesses and nonprofit organizations to showcase Hawaii’s growing healthy, green services and cultural resources.
Why you will want to be there at 2:00pm for the Eco Fashion Show:
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With yards being smaller, and food being more expensive it seems like there has got to be a good way to still grow fruit. There are a few ways that you can do it, and have it work out great for you and your space.
The biggest thing that you’ll have to remember is that the smaller and more maintained that you’ll need your trees to be, the more time you’ll have to put into them. Mostly in pruning. Even some dwarf trees can grow up to 12 feet, so you’ll just have to keep them pruned back. Here are some helpful tips.


THE BEACON COMPOST PROJECT
In April 2015, we launched a successful Kickstarter campaign for our new initiative to collect food waste from Beacon businesses and residents. In July 2015, we began service and since then have diverted over 60 tons of waste as the only compost pick-up and drop-off provider in Dutchess County, NY!
Now, as June 2019, we are happy to hand the reins over to Community Compost Company based in New Paltz, NY. They are continuing our work in Beacon. Want to sign-up for Compost Service? Click HERE to start!


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SATURDAY 22 & SUNDAY 23 OCTOBER 2016
The Cobram Agricultural Society would like to welcome all visitors, competitors, volunteers and exhibitors to the 2016 Cobram Agricultural Show. The 2016 Show will provide a show, full of fun experiences and entertainment for our many patrons of all ages.
The Committee would like to acknowledge and thank our many sponsors who continue to provide the financial support to ensure our local and regional community benefits with a high quality and entertaining agricultural show.
The aim of the 2016 Show Committee is to provide an opportunity for local business and community groups and organisations to engage and connect with our local community.
I would also like to thank the very hard working committee for their support and all of their efforts towards making the 117th Cobram Agricultural Show an outstanding success.


Here are some fun corn you can grow if you INTENTIONALLY cross/hand-pollinate your corn
I don't know what I'm doing, though. All I know is that the shrunken kernels are likely due to the the (sh) genes that make the sweet corn hybrid varieties sweet. I'd love it if you could comment on what you see. Any thoughts? Tips? Advice for what to do next?
Harvested today -- Kandy Korn x Glass Gem F2, self pollinated and/intentionally crossed with available pollen from Mirai350BC, Ashworth, Double Red Sweet, volunteer that might be Bloody Butcher.
I'm definitely going to save the seeds from that top one with ALL the different colors separately. That one is a beauty. DD jokingly asked if she could EAT that one – I told her she can eat what grows from them next year
Harvested a few days ago
MIrai350BC cobs -- .Lots of shrunken kernels? Some are shrunken but GG like?
In the next group, same top and bottom as above but the middle one is Ashworth for comparison
Here are more Ashworth
Mirai350BC x Double Red Sweet F1


Here's my Skywalker OG Autoflower at 4 weeks old growing in Mother Earth Soil with nutrients bat guano etc. She's been on Advance PH Perfect Nutes as directed. I am wondering size wise if this seems average or big for its age. 4 weeks old today from first sprout and 27 inches tall exactly. She looks pretty and healthy but honestly hoping she slows down growth. For the first 3 weeks I brought her outside for direct sun since weather has been optimal. Inside under lights otherwise. In total she's on an 18/6 schedule and she's in beginning of flower. Does anyone have a guess how much bigger she might get? Tired of moving the lights up over and over. Done it 4 times already. She had slowed growth over the past week but at one point she was easily growing 2 inches a day.


US and South Korea Reach Deal for Rice Exports -- Market Talk
1052 ET - The US and South Korea have entered into an agreement to allow US rice greater market access in Korea, the USDA announced. The deal will allow 132,304 tons of US rice --- an annual value of roughly $110M -- to enter and be sold in Korea. The deal makes it so US rice exports are now guaranteed to constitute roughly a third of the rice allowed into Korea at an in-quota 5% duty, with the rest of that amount being covered by imports from Australia, China, Thailand, and Vietnam. When imported rice exceeds the quote, that duty soars to 513%, according to the USDA. US rice production is expected to drop slightly this year, to 187.9 million cwt, according to USDA data. (firstname.lastname@example.org; @kirkmaltais)
STORIES OF INTEREST
Wheat Futures Track Global Prices Higher
Wheat for December delivery rose 0.9% to $5.12 a bushel on the Chicago Board of Trade on Tuesday, with the U.S. contract following European and Russian prices higher.
Corn for December delivery rose 0.6% to $3.70 a bushel.
Soybeans for January delivery rose 0.1% to $9.11 1/2 a bushel.
Rains Threaten Southern Africa's Key Planting Season -- Market Talk
1325 GMT - Chances of below-average rains across southern Africa are threatening the region's main cereal and grain planting season, says U.S.-funded research group FEWS NET, the Famine Early Warning Systems Network. In recent years, droughts have contributed to poor cropping, watering and pasture conditions even in nations such as South Africa and Zambia, which usually produce surplus grain. "Below average early-season rains experienced this year in Lesotho and parts of South Africa are likely to delay land preparation and planting in some areas," says FEWS NET. "In northern/central parts of the region, where rains typically start in early November, rainfall is at least [around 10 days] late." Reduced harvests mean countries in the region will continue to rely on corn imports from markets as far away as South America. (Nicholas.Bariyo@wsj.com;@Nicholasbariyo)
Australian Drought to Spark Weak Wheat Harvest -- Market Talk
1148 GMT - Australia's ongoing drought will lead to another weak wheat harvest and also hit dairy production, says Fitch Solutions. The credit-rating agency's research arm expects Australia to produce 18 million metric tons of the grain in the 2019-20 season, down from its previous forecast of 21 million tons. That outlook could fall again as dryness is more widespread compared to last year, Fitch says. Limited grain-feed supplies will eat into Australian milk production; Fitch expects output to fall to 8.8 million tons, the lowest in more than 20 years. Asian grain and dairy importers are consequently likely to ramp up purchases from the Black Sea, the EU and New Zealand. (email@example.com)
Livestock Futures Finish Day Lower -- Market Talk
15:32 ET - Livestock futures finish the day lower, led by lean-hog futures, which fell 0.9% to 69.625 cents a pound. This is despite indications pork supplies are starting to drop. Allendale projects US pork inventories will total 561M pounds through the end of October. This is a decrease of 20M pounds from the same time last year, and 38M pounds lower from last month. Meanwhile, the USDA's Cattle on Feed report is expected by Allendale to show October placements at their lowest level in seven years. Cattle futures finished less than 0.1% lower than last month, trading at $1.2505. (firstname.lastname@example.org; @kirkmaltais)
Estimated U.S. Pork Packer Margin Index - Nov 19
This report reflects U.S. pork packer processing margins. The margin indices
are calculated using current cash hog or carcass values and wholesale pork
cutout values and may not reflect actual margins at the plants. These
estimates reflect the general health of the industry and are not meant to
be indicative of any particular company or plant.
Source: USDA, based on Wall Street Journal calculations
All figures are on a per-head basis.
* USDA revised
Date Standard Margin Estimated margin
Operating Index at vertically -
Nov 19 +$ 85.42 +$ 51.59
Nov 18 +$ 95.25 +$ 60.86
Nov 15 +$ 91.14 * +$ 57.72 *
* Based on Iowa State University's latest estimated cost of production.
A positive number indicates a processing margin above the cost of
production of the animals.
This report compares the USDA's latest beef carcass composite
values as a percentage of their respective year-ago prices.
For Today Choice 112.0
(Percent of Year-Ago) Select 108.5
USDA Boxed Beef, Pork Reports
Wholesale choice-grade beef prices Tuesday fell 11 cents per hundred pounds, to $239.01, according to the USDA. Select-grade prices fell 12 cents per hundred pounds, to $215.47. The total load count was 120. Wholesale pork prices fell $4.31, to $84.40 a hundred pounds, based on Omaha, Neb., price quotes.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
November 19, 2019 17:24 ET (22:24 GMT)
Copyright (c) 2019 Dow Jones & Company, Inc.


The toll due to Cyclone Fani, which left a trail of destruction and devastation through coastal Odisha as it hit the state on May 3, has increased to 64, an official report said on Sunday.
A Cyclone Situation Report released from the office of Special Relief Commissioner said that while 39 deaths have been reported from worst-affected Puri district, nine deaths occurred in Khurdha and six in Cuttack.
Four persons were killed in Mayurbhanj district and three deaths reported each from Jajpur and Kendrapara, it added.
A total of 1.64 crore people have been affected in 14 districts by the cyclone.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday announced that permanent houses will be sanctioned for all families whose houses were completely or substantially damaged due to the cyclonic storm.
The house damage assessment will begin from May 15 and will be completed within a week, he added.
The Odisha government on Saturday announced a Rs 1600 crore package for livelihood support for farmers, fishermen and others affected by Cyclone Fani.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced the package and included support for those dependent on animal husbandry, fisheries, handloom and handicraft.
According to the announcement, agriculture input subsidy of Rs 6,800 per hectare of land in non-irrigated areas, Rs 13,500 per hectare of land in areas under assured irrigation and Rs 18,000 per hectare for all types of perennial crops will be provided to farmers who suffered crop loss of 22 per cent or above.
An incentive of Rs 15,000 per farmer will be provided for those engaged in betel cultivation, while Rs 40,000 per unit will be provided for construction of shade net or thatched structure for development of mushroom units which were destroyed in the cyclone.
An incentive of Rs 25,000 per hectare will also be provided to farmers undertaking banana cultivation.
To those who lost domestic animals in the calamity, Patnaik said Rs 30,000 will be given per milch cow and buffalo, Rs 25,000 per draught animal and Rs 3,000 per goat.
(With PTI inputs)


3 years & up. Your child will blossom into a master gardener with My Little Garden! This adorable set features realistic tools and accessories that are essential to "growing" a pretend garden. Plant the seeds, add the fertilizer, watch your pretend veggies sprout, and use the trowel to "dig" them up from the soil sponges. Read the Grower's Guide to learn about gardening and vital veggie facts. Children will develop their creativity, problem-solving and fine motor skills through hands-on imaginative play. Pieces are made from solid cuts of natural wood and decorated with safe, water-based paints. Included: Wooden Garden Frame, Trowel, Fertilizer, Seeds, Caterpillar, 2 Carrots, 2 Beets, 2 Potatoes, 2 Mushrooms, and a Grower's Guide.


EsplAnade 200 SC Pre-emergent Herbicide, 32oz. Esplanade 200 SC is advancing weed control. Unlike anything else on the market, this pre-emergent herbicide features a new mode of action, providing effective, long-lasting control.Developed for the industrial vegetation management industry, Esplanade is ideal for use around railroads, roadsides, industrial sites and utility rights-of-way. 3.5 - 7 Fl. For specific details on control of these target pest and use rates check the label. For specific details on these areas of use and use rates check the label. We will work to change this policy in the near future.
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Come see us every Saturday at the Capital City Public Market. We are located on Idaho street almost to Capital Blvd.. You will find us every week of the season. The Market is open 9:30 am to 1:30 pm.
We are selling Pastured Poultry and Custom Value Added Angus Beef products.
Our Market garden varieties change each week as produce comes into season. See you at the Market!!


Tip For Watering Your Lawn
Lawn Care Practices June 7, 2017
Have you wondered who Moweco is and how they are different? Here is a video to help out. : )
Like many plants, grass has a belowground root system topped by a living, aboveground shoot that’s green and growing. In between lies a layer known as thatch. Some thatch is natural and good for a lawn, but too much can usher in problems.
Comprised of leaves, stems and roots – some living, some dead – thatc...


Prescription Blend Nutrients is offering a great 20% off discount code!
This new nute company is showing well here, so swing by their section and see,... If you want to try their kit, the new disc. code is in the PB section...
Here we are the test crew for Folux Solutions Helios FH-120K LED Grow Kit! How cool is that!!
Please join me, WWWillie, @Prophetiko and @Dudeski as we grow with these lights and give them a good AFN test run!
Good morning everyone!
We're excited to announce that we were offered 10 Prism Lighting Science Ceramic MH lights for CannaZone Product Testing! The kits are coming from Growers House (www.growershouse.com) and we've got 8 testers (two are doubling up) and it sounds like quite a few are taking...
With thanks to LED Hydroponics for the opportunity to test their Skyline LED.
Up for testing are the Skyline 400 and Skyline 200 in Full Spectrum.
They arrived well packaged and discreetly marked.
Units look clean sturdy, and well put together. Checked everything was operational and my main...
Germinated 2 x Blue Cheese Auto 24th Sept. One grew nice tap root and was potted to 1L pot of Lightmix. She will be moved to 15L Autopot in 1 week. Nutrients are Biotabs line..Currently under 100w LED. Day 1..
24th Sept germinated 2 x Northern Lights Auto from Female Seeds.
One quickly produced a tap root and was potted to a small pot around 1L where she will remain for a week prior to planting into a 15L Autopot. Nutrients will be Biotabs line. Currently under 100w Spectrum King LED. Big thanks to...
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Well, lets try this again! My last seeds were duds, so I'm back with fresh seed. I'll be growing Sweet Seeds Green Poison, a favorite of mine. Seeds soaked 24hrs, and were planted in starter containers of organic soil this morning. NOW we'll see what can happen!
I've been eagerly awaiting the begging of these tests! The start of the show is the Autocob lights I will be testing. And it should prove very interesting and a learning experience, growing with COBs is a little different I've learned. I'll be growing in coco with GrowMore organic nutrients...
I've been given the privilege of testing the Trim Bin from Harvest More. This is a tool I've looked at longingly for a long time. Any tool that makes the hardest part of a grow easier is worth considering!
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Winter/Spring Biodynamic Workshops with Tal Simchoni
Biodynamic Agriculture aims to be a human service towards healing the earth. It is a type of organic agriculture that strives to create a diverse and balanced 'farm organism' that provides for itself. The soil is enlivened and replenished through the use of special homeopatic medicines used in compost making and directly on the earth or plants. Food taken from such enlivened soil helps our health, thinking, and learning.
Join a fun and renewing series of workshops geared towards gardeners of all levels. Through lectures, movement, sharing, imagination, and hands-on learning, many of Tal's former participants have found replenishment in the series. Workshops will be held in or near the Twin Cities metro area.
Questions? Come to a Free Intro to Biodynamics on Saturday January 20 from 10-12 pm at 4315 Xerxes Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410
Cost is a sliding scale from $30-$60 per workshop, and includes printable online materials. A hard copy of materials is also available for $45. While taking the full series is encouraged, it is possible to take individual classes. REGISTER HERE. For more information contact Tal Simchoni at email@example.com or 612-500-2574.
Jan 27 9:30-2 pm Garden Planning and Basic Biodynamic Concepts
Feb 17 9:30-2 pm Cosmic Rhythms and Planting Calendars
Mar 3 9:30-2 pm Biodynamic Preparations
Mar 17 1-5 pm Orchard Management and Care at Elm Tree Farm in Afton, MN
Apr 28 1-7 pm Biodynamic Composting and Stirring of Horn Manure


Balrampur Chini Mills share prices that have gained more than 15% in November also scaled 52-week highs on Thursday. Stocks of sugar companies remain in limelight with rising sugar prices amidst favorable demand supply dynamics and rising ethanol production. Triveni Engineering and Industries and Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar Ltd shares are also trading close to 52-week highs seen in October and November respectively.
The sugarcane crushing season that starts from 1st October has now caught full momentum. Avantika Saraogi Promoter of Balrampur Chini Mills speaking on CNBC TV-18 said that the Balrampur Chini Mills is geared up for a very positive season ahead and it expects a 10% rise in cane availability with better yields and recovery. This year sugar is the flavor as prices are good and Saraogi said that they expect production of 30 (million Tonne) this year versus 28 mt consumption.
Also Read- Raymond Stock Check: Down 13% in November, should you buy now?
It is not surprising that the sugar prices in the country remain firm and analysts expect firm sugar prices resulting in strong earnings growth in FY24 and FY25.
The rising ethanol production is another reason that has lifted sentiments and earnings outlook for Sugar producers as their cash flow cycle also has improves
Saraogi in the television interview had said that Balrampur Chini Mills will be maintaining a 33:66 ratio for Ethanol to sugar this year. There will be 50% higher production of ethanol this year as the new capacity added will help the company see higher growth. In future as per cane availability in their area- the company will look for organic opportunities.
Triveni Engineering with ethanol capacity expansion to be completed soon will also see benefits accrue feel analysts.
The UP based Sugar producers such as Balrampur Chini Mills, Triveni Engineering and others as Dwarikesh Sugar Industries and Dalmia Bharat Sugar remain better placed compared to peers in other states. The other two key sugar producing states, Karnataka and Maharashtra are likely to see lower sugar production and yields.
Analysts at DAM Capital in their report said that they believe sugar production in Maharashtra and Karnataka would be down by 25% for the full 2023-24 season largely due to reduced sugarcane yields and lower sugar recovery. With completion of sugar production in these states in February 2023, sugar prices are likely to inch up beyond Rs40/kg. The irregular rainfall has also impacted sugarcane sowing in these southern states, which could adversely impact sugar production in the 2024-25 season, they added.
The analysts at DAM Capital believe UP-based sugar companies would be the major beneficiary of higher sugar prices, considering higher sugar production in the state, improvement in recovery rates and extensive utilisation of distillery capacity by the UP-based sugar mills such as Balrampur Chini, Triveni Engineering.
They maintain positive outlook on the sugar sector driven by the strong pricing scenario, providing a favourable perspective for at least one year and continue to maintain their bullish stance on Balrampur Chini, Triveni Engineering and Dalmia Bharat Sugar.
Balrampur Chini is likely to see 10% higher sugarcane crushing along with 10-15 basis points improvement in sugar recovery in the 2023-24 season as per analysts.
Triveni Engineering as per analysts would complete its distillery expansion in Q4, and it is likely to utilise its distillery capacities through B-heavy molasses and grain feedstock.
Dalmia Bharat Sugar is likely to see flat sugarcane crushing during the season, despite two of its plants are located in Maharashtra (30% sugarcane crushing). It would utilise its expanded distillery capacities through multiple feedstocks. Moreover, it has a debt-free balance sheet.
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Victory! is for Gardening.
13 May, 2009 § Leave a comment
I recently returned from a 45-minute veggie-strategery discussion with a red-haired, freckle-faced young lady with three green thumbs and a lot of love for the outdoors. A veggie discussion of strategic proportions? you may be wondering. What exactly is that? The answer is simple, my friends: gardening. Yes. As of last month, Robin and I both signed up to share responsibility for a 20×20 foot garden plot in a summer-long community garden project with various other faculty and staff members. And now, after our more intent planning session this morning, thoughts of plump cucumbers, dancing cilantro leaves and nodding sunflowers are already filling my head. And my tummy. And my bank account. Not only will we be practicing excellent stewardship through participation in a community compost pile and shared toil in the earth, we will also be saving on gas money (it’s a .4 mile walk one way up to the plots) and therefore on harmful emissions into the atmosphere – – PLUS we’ll be able to reap the vegetable-y benefit of our good, old-fashioned labors all year long if everything goes according to plan.
(Side-note: isn’t it funny that we have the choice to garden? Only a few generations back, they would have laughed in our faces if we had even suggested the idea of buying fruits and vegetables from a store…)
Anyways. I’m really, really, really looking forward to this project and plan on keeping a fairly regular, albeit informal, photo journal to track our progress throughout the upcoming months. If you enjoy it even half as much as I plan to, it will be a great time. And that’s that.
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Lettuce Alone with No Dressin’:
The Good, The Bad and the Fruity Involved in Gardening
#1: In Which Robin and Ellie Compile a List of Intended Produce
For sure, one of the best parts of our garden so far
(please note that the plot is
as of yet unnamed but not for too much longer…)
has been the beautiful and almost whimsical nature of the names
stamped proudly across the square seed packets we carefully
extracted from a large, bubble-wrapped yellow manila envelope this morning.
Here’s what we’re hoping to grow in pots:
Fine Verde Basic, Cilantro, Hamburg Rooted Parsley and Echinacea Purpurea.
The seedlings we’re planning on starting this weekend include:
Red of Florence Onions, Yellow of Parma Onions,
Contender Buff Valentine Beans, Lincoln Peas and Marigolds.
After June 1st, we’ll plant the following:
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Chicago | Reuters –– U.S. soybean futures rose 1.3 per cent on Tuesday, rebounding from Monday’s sell-off on a round of bargain buying and some position squaring ahead of a report that will show how big demand from domestic crushers was in April, traders said.
Corn futures also were firm, following soybeans higher, but gains were capped by a pickup in the pace of planting around the U.S. Midwest following weeks of delays.
Wheat futures sagged as funds liquidated long positions on poor export demand for U.S. supplies. Chicago Board of Trade soft red winter wheat has fallen for five days in a row, shedding 4.5 per cent during that time.
“The problem is, U.S. wheat is expensive on the global scene,” said Jim Gerlach, president of A/C Trading. “We have got to find a level that makes it competitive again.
“USDA told us Friday there’s plenty of wheat globally; it’s just not going to be here in the U.S., necessarily, so buyers are going to find cheaper alternatives.”
CBOT July soft red winter wheat fell 5-3/4 cents at $7.09-1/4 a bushel. CBOT wheat’s losing streak was the longest since prices fell for seven days in a row in early November.
CBOT July soybean futures were up 18-1/2 cents at $14.83-3/4 a bushel and broke through resistance at their 30-day moving average. The closely watched July-November spread widened by 11-3/4 cents a bushel due to concerns about domestic supplies running out before harvest.
“What we are looking at is continued tightness in old-crop (soybeans),” said Chris Robinson, senior trader at Top Third Ag Marketing. “There is some thoughts out there that although we are bringing soybeans up into the Gulf, it may not be enough to take off that pressure.”
The National Oilseed Processors Association will release its monthly report on crush data and oilseed stocks on Thursday. The last report showed processors remained active throughout March, recording the heaviest crush for the month since at least 2001.
CBOT July corn was up 3-1/4 cents at $5.02-3/4 a bushel. Corn futures hit resistance at their 40-day moving average after rising during the overnight session.
The U.S. Agriculture Department said on Monday afternoon that corn planting was a better-than-expected 59 per cent complete as of May 11, up from 29 per cent a week earlier and one percentage point ahead of the average mid-May pace from 2009 to 2013.
Soybean planting was 20 per cent complete, up 15 percentage points from last week but one percentage point behind the five-year average.
— Mark Weinraub is a Reuters correspondent covering grain markets from Chicago. Additional reporting for Reuters by Julie Ingwersen in Chicago.


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For the first time this year, crops started the week on the back foot – even New York raw
In fact, risk assets in general weakened in early deals, sapped not just by Friday's weaker-than-expected US economic growth data for the fourth quarter of 2011, but also by lingering eurozone debt concerns.
Monday brings the first meeting this year of European Union leaders looking at the debt crisis, and expected to agree a permanent rescue fund for the eurozone, and on rules over balancing national budgets.
Furthermore, news is expected on Greek talks with creditors over a debt swap agreement viewed as vital to avoiding a disorderly default.
The result was a risk-off pose, complete with a revival in the
And, for agricultural commodities, the calendar was seen as providing an extra hurdle in the close-of-the-month, periods seen as often fostering softness as funds tidy up books and potentially raise cash.
"The two days until the end of the month could bring in some additional consolidation," broker Benson Quinn Commodities said.
Sure, what the calendar also brought was the return of China, a huge buyer of commodities including rubber and soybeans, from its new year holiday period.
"China returns to market and with weak dollar and cheap ocean freight, market will be looking for new sales," Benson Quinn said.
"The industry will be closely watching the Chinese sector this week as it returns from its New Year festivities," Luke Mathews at Commonwealth Bank of Australia said, thinking in particular of
In fact, New York cotton was one of the few agricultural commodities to show gains, up 0.4% at 96.00 cents a pound for March, helped by a 0.7% rise to 21,495 yuan a tonne in best-traded May cotton on the Zhengzhou exchange.
For sugar, the Zhengzhou contract was weaker, down 0.3% at 6,520 a tonne for September delivery, providing a weak backdrop for New York raw sugar on its first day of extended trading hours, with opening made two hours earlier at 06:30 GMT – to allow arbitrage with the Zhengzhou.
New York's March lot eased 0.2% to 24.17 cents a pound, if in weak volumes so far.
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In Chicago itself, prices could not maintain forward momentum.
Besides the macro-economic environment, corn and soybeans faced extra pressure from the prospect of rains in drought-tested Argentina on Tuesday, even if weather models cannot agree exactly where the precipitation will fall.
"The European model shows more coverage with the rain affecting more of Buenos Aires Santa Fe Cordoba then up into north west Argentina and western Paraguay - 70% coverage of one-to-three inches," weather service WxRisk.com said.
"The model has a concentrated band of four-inch rains covering the northern half of Santa Fe into Chaco."
The GFS model, however, foresees one-inch rains over central Argentina, with "a few small areas of rainfall amounts of two or three inches", WxRisk.com said.
"The GFS model also has an area of four-inch-plus rains but that area of heavy rains is centred over far north west Argentina."
Furthermore, another cold front is expected in the six-to-10-day outlook.
This is good news for farmers, especially growers of
And, indeed, it was soybeans got off to the worst start among Chicago's big three, shedding 1.0% to $12.07 a bushel for March.
Corn dropped 0.7% to $6.37 ¼ a bushel, still feeling more support from South America, besides the strong US cash market.
"Too, most estimates I read, in regards to the Argentina corn crop, are in the 20m-21m tonnes area," Mike Mawdsley at Iowa-based Market 1 said.
"If true, the US Department of Agriculture will have another reason to ratchet up our corn export situation."
On Friday, the Buenos Aires grains exchange estimated the Argentina corn harvest at 22m tonnes, a forecast "down steeply from early expectations from the government of up to 30mi tonnes", Lynette Tan at Phillip Futures noted.
"A fierce winter has hit Russia's southern wheat growing regions, fuelling speculation on a short supply of wheat from the country," Ms Tan said.
From Kiev, Agritel said that "temperatures could slide below -30 degrees Celsius in Central Ukraine this week, and below -20 degrees Celsius in the south where the snow cap is thinner".
"No further snowfalls are forecast in Ukraine" to protect crops against frost, although "in Russia the snow cover should increase, especially in Krasnodar", an important southern grains region.
Russia's official weather service has estimated that temperatures could fall 10-15 degrees Celsius in southern Russia.
As for the extent of the threat, Australia & New Zealand Bank said that the freeze" could damage 15-25% of the Ukraine winter wheat crop where snow cover is inadequate".
In southern Russia, "potential damage is expected to be more isolated, with just 5% of the crop at risk".


Officials from auction floors say tobacco prices have now picked up after weeks of stormy sales following low prices and high rejection rate.
Albert Changaya of Tobacco Control Commission attributed the better tobacco prices to good leaf that has started arriving at auction floors.
“Farmers have stopped bringing stems, they are now bringing quality top leaf that is attracting good prices so all is well now,” said Changaya.
He however said burley is facing problems due to over production.
“Our team will be going out soon for the last assessment of how much was grown and how much has been sold so that we find out how much is remaining. We do three assessments and this is the last one,” said Changaya.
He said flu cured tobacco is doing well on the market.
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Kherson watermelons close to becoming registered geographical indication
Kherson watermelons are close to becoming a registered geographical indication, Acting Minister of Agrarian Policy Olha Trofimtseva has said with reference to the "Geographical Indications in Ukraine" project.
"Kherson watermelons are one step closer to becoming a registered geographical indication!" she wrote on Facebook.
"A constituent conference of the Association of Producers of Kherson watermelon took place in Kherson yesterday. Seven founding organizations represent watermelons growing, export and research. Now, the constituent documents of the Association will be submitted for state registration," the project said on its Facebook page.
This project aims to develop a geographical identification system as part of the Association with the EU, it is funded by the European Union.


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Global indoor farming market will reach $72,276.7 million by 2032, growing by 11.5% annually over 2022-2032, driven by the increasing food requirements due to the growing population, decreasing arable land, growing adoption of controlled growing environments, high investments by the public and private players, and the rising health consciousness amid COVID-19 pandemic.
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Sri Lanka sees an upward trend in its ‘Instant tea’ and ‘Ready to Drink tea’ exports
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Japanese company Mitsui & Co subsidiary Certis Europe and Portuguese company CEV have agreed an exclusive distribution and sales deal for CEV’s BLAD (Banda de Lupinus albus doce) polypeptide-based biofungicide, Problad.
Bayer’s Crop Science division has signed a three-year deal to collaborate with precision irrigation specialist Netafim, and Israeli Ben-Gurion University of the Negev’s (BGU) technology company, BGN Technologies.
The Israeli biopesticide company, STK Bio-ag Technologies (formerly Stockton), has agreed a deal with Sipcam-Oxon for the distribution of its biofungicide, Timorex Gold (Melaleuca alternifolia extract) in Spain.
Japanese companies Mitsui & Co and Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha (ISK) have acquired stakes in the Brazilian agrochemical company, Ourofino Agrociencias (Ribeirão Preto).
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The US rice company, RiceTec (Houston, Texas), has agreed a collaboration with the Argentine group, Grupo Puerto Las Palmas (PLP), for the production of hybrid rice seeds in the country.
Argentine seed and agrochemical supplier Bioceres group has agreed definitive share exchange deal with special purpose acquisition company Union Acquisition.
Italian biostimulants company Valagro (Atessa) has agreed a deal with Hungarian distributor Malagrow (Szolnok) for the exclusive distribution of Valagro’s products in Romania and Slovakia.
US agrochemical distributor Wilbur-Ellis' (Walnut Creek, California) venture capital arm, Cavallo Ventures, has invested in US formulation technology company Crop Enhancement (San Jose, California).
US biotechnology company Yofumo Technologies (Denver, Colorado) and the Spanish company, Agrointec (Almeria), are to co-develop “natural seed cleaning and packing processes” in Almeria, Spain.
ChemChina subsidiary Syngenta has “successfully” completed a one-year trial of Israeli genomics technology company NRGene’s (Ness Ziona) GenoMAGIC cloud-based software.
ChemChina subsidiary Adama has entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to acquire “key parts” of Chinese chemical company Jiangsu Huifeng Bio Agriculture’s crop protection business.
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Happy New Year!!
|Artichokes are tough!|
|Turnips, frosty and still going strong|
Here is what is going on in the garden right now~
|Frosty Lacinato Kale|
Kale is pretty strong and hardy, and can usually withstand hard frost as can some of its other Brassicae relatives such as brussel sprouts, broccoli, collards, and cabbage.
We also have some new friends in our greenhouse......baby collard greens! These were planted from seed, and are now big enough to be in their own pots. When they are old enough, we will transplant them to the outdoor garden, and voila! Delicious greens~


We have come a long way in quite a short time! And getting positive feedback from passers-by is a bonus!
The bed planted to encourage wildlife is looking pretty and the crab apple tree is healthy and starting to fruit already.
Get in touch if you fancy helping to maintain the site (and the Festival Gardens one too!). Our thanks go to Sadie and Carrie at The Real Wedding Collective on Tamworth Street for taking on watering duties for us!


Dec. 22, 2020
There are many kinds of feed processing equipment, among which the key equipment affecting feed granulation is nothing but hammer mill, mixer, granulator. In today’s increasingly fierce competition, many manufacturers to purchase advanced production equipment, but because the operation of the use of error, often occur equipment failure. Therefore
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There are many reports on dust explosion in feed enterprises. The control of dust in feed enterprises directly affects the safety of production. Here’s a look at some of the applications and strategies for dust control.
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Planting Blueberries in the Treasure Valley Posted on July 5, 2019 by North End Organic Nursery Despite common belief, you CAN grow blueberries in the Treasure Valley. A few special considerations need to be made, but once those are addressed you can have a bounty of blueberries every summer! Post navigation End of Season Sale!!!Buy 3 Get 1 Free – 1 Gallon Horticultural Vinegar!!


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Winter hardiness, reliable cropping, and good resistance to leaf spot make Meteor a good choice for the backyard. The fruit is bright red with yellow flesh. Meteor is classified as an Amorelle type sour cherry, similar to Montmorency. It is excellent for making pie. Self-fertile.
Canadian Hardiness Zone: 3
Recommended Use: cooking, fresh eating
Ripens: Late June
Height including roots: 100-200 cm one-year tree
Bare Root will ship or be available for pick up in April and May of 2020.
Potted trees are available now, but for pick up at the nursery only.


Want to learn more about improving your land and livestock through grazing and forages? Mark your calendar for the following talks at this year’s virtual Farm Science Review, Sept. 22–24, all of them organized by the Gwynne Conservation Area.
Tuesday, Sept. 22
- 10:30–11 a.m., Grazing Management Plans: A Valuable Tool in Your Grazing Plan by Cody Hacker
- 11 a.m. to noon, Improving Soil Health to Adapt to Climate Change, Jeff Hattey
- Noon to 1 p.m., Meeting Animal Nutrient Requirements on Pasture, Martin Joyce
- 1–1:30 p.m., live forages Q-and-A with industry professionals
- 1:30–2 p.m., Grazing Warm Season Grasses/Soil Pasture Health, Bob Hendershot
- 2–2:30 p.m., Using Annuals in Your Grazing Management Plan, Jarrod Hittle
Wednesday, Sept. 23
- 10:30–11 a.m., Grazing/Soil Health, Dave Libben
- 11–11:30 a.m., Grazing Management Through the Eyes of the Animal, Mark Sulc
- 11:30 a.m. to noon, The Grasses You Ought to Be Grazing: Native Warm Season Grass, Jason Jones
- Noon to 12:30 p.m., Getting Involved with the Forage and Grassland Council, Gary Wilson
Thursday, Sept. 24
- 10–10:30 a.m., Grazing Warm Season Annuals, Tim McDermott
- 11–11:30 a.m., Considering Farmer Conservation Decision Making Across the Year, Maggie Beetstra
- 11:30 a.m. to noon, Getting the Most Out of Winter Feeding, Stockpiled Forage, Clint Finney
- Noon to 12:30 p.m., Soil Organic Carbon: A Farmer’s Most Faithful Ally, Patricia Marie Cordero-Irizarry
- 12:30–1 p.m., Adapting to Changing Weather Patterns in the Eastern Cornbelt, Robyn Wilson
Be sure to visit the Review’s website, fsr.osu.edu, to check for any late changes in this schedule.
Farm Science Review is being held 100% online this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. Viewing the Gwynne talks and all the Review’s other activities is free, but you have to sign up in advance at fsr.osu.edu. Sign up starts Sept. 8.


Have you wondered exactly what is a trellis? Maybe you confuse a trellis with a pergola, which is easy to do. The dictionary defines a trellis as “a plant support for climbing plants,” if used as a noun. As a verb, it is used as the action taken to make the plant climb. It is all this, but it can be so much more.
Trellis Support for Plants
Trellising in gardens does, indeed, allow and encourage the upward growth of bountiful blooms or attractive foliage. A trellis is often attached to a pergola. Using them together provides upward growth on the sides and spreading growth on top. That said, they’re most often freestanding.
A trellis is used for more than ornamental greenery and blooms though. It can be a great support for many fruits and vegetables that grow in your edible garden. Upward growth allows you to conserve space and grow more in a small area. Harvesting is easier, with less bending and stooping. Any plant that spreads from runners can be trained upward. Special provisions may be necessary to hold growing fruit as it gets large, but the issue is not with the plant growing upward.
Any crop trained to grow upward has the benefit of staying off the ground and has less potential for rotting or other damage that happens when edibles lay on the ground. Various trellis types are usually attractively put together, but any upward support works for crops like peas and indeterminate tomatoes.
When starting a crop on a trellis, it may need training, but many species readily grab onto any support that is close enough for vines to reach. You can put together a simple trellis for use in the vegetable garden. Those that support ornamentals may need a little more planning to increase your curb appeal. No garden? That’s okay. There are many options for houseplant trellises too.
How to Make a Trellis
Latticework is associated with the trellis and is often used along with one by one poles or planks. Sometimes, wire is used instead.
Have some idea how much weight your trellis needs to hold when choosing materials. Designs for building a trellis are plentiful online. Many are pyramidal poles in the ground with mesh or chicken wire between.
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Clever Vertical Vegetable Garden Ideas For Small Spaces – 7 Ways To Save Space
Short on garden space? Learn some vegetable garden ideas for small spaces that are fun and easy.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
26 Different Types Of Orchids – With Pictures & Information
Discover stunning orchid types to grow in your home and garden – from easy beginner varieties to rare and exotic species that are the preserve of experts.
By Melanie Griffiths
7 Invasive Vines To Avoid In Your Yard And Garden
What are some common invasive vines to avoid in your yard and garden spaces? Click here to find out.
By Susan Albert
Fragrant Climbing Vines For Arbors And Trellises
Adding height to the landscape is a sure way to help the space appear more lush, interesting, and vibrant. Achieve it with fragrant climbing vines.
By Tonya Barnett
Flowering Vines With An Extended Bloom Season
Whether you’re short on space, need to add privacy or hide unsightly views, take advantage of your vertical space with flowering vines.
By Amy Draiss
Queen’s Wreath Info – Learn About Growing Queen’s Wreath Plants
For a touch of the tropics in your landscape, try growing queen’s wreath vine. The following gives information on how to grow and care for the vine.
By Amy Grant
Crimson Glory Grapevines – Growing A Crimson Glory Vine Plant
Also known as Crimson Glory grapevines, the Crimson Glory vine plant is actually an ornamental type of grape. Read on for more info.
By Tonya Barnett
What Are Deciduous Vines: Growing Deciduous Vine Varieties In Gardens
Deciduous vine care may be a bit more difficult than hardy evergreens but will be worth it when they come back in spring. Click here for more info.
By Bonnie L. Grant
Vines For Full Sun Locations: Growing Vines That Like Sun
Trailing vines that like full sun can grow up a fence, trellis, or an arbor with various purposes in the landscape. Find some full sun vines here.
By Becca Badgett
What Are Tendrils For – Should Tendrils Be Removed From Vines
Most gardeners have had one or more climbing plants in the garden that have tendrils. What are tendrils for? Should they be removed? Find out here.
By Amy Grant


Smith County Master Gardener
Do we have the perfect vine for you!
If you, like so many of us gardeners, have tried vine after vine only to find them becoming thugs that take over everything, rejoice! Gloriosa Lily (Gloriosa superba x Rothschildiana) may be just what you need. This little vine is a tuber that was planted in early spring. It has popped up quickly and is already blooming, a big thrill.
Gloriosa lily is a small vine, to 6-foot, according to the book. We shall see. It is supposed to bloom all season. I think it will grow taller than 6-foot because we have such a long growing season. It will die down in winter; so can't become a monster (can it?).
Just look at these lovely blooms, ours are garnet and yellow; although the catalog showed them to be orange and yellow (that's why they are in the orange section of the Rainbow Border in the IDEA Garden).
Ours are scrambling up the fence in the orange section (not orange, but so beautiful). They could be planted at the feet of a large Flowering Quince that is yearning for a little shade in summer.
What we will be watching for:
— Will it take summer heat and continue blooming?
— Will it truly bloom all summer through fall as it says?
— Will it stand our winters and become a true perennial?
We will see and I will let you know. In the meantime, take a journey to the IDEA Garden in the Tyler Rose Garden and take a look at this lovely little vine.
Dee Bishop is a Smith County Master Gardener. She writes about things blooming in Tyler Rose Garden.


Like father, like son
BAD WEATHER meant the biggest pumpkin at the 2017 Summerland Giant Pumpkin Competition was only half the size of last year's winner.
Geoffrey Frohloff of Mimben, Queensland, was crowned the winner of the Open Pumpkin 251 kg plus category at the Lismore Showgrounds on Saturday with a 326.5kg cream Atlantic pumpkin.
The farmer who began working on the land 30 years ago also won Heaviest Watermelon with a 84.5kg fruit.
Mr Frohloff's son Tony won Novice Pumpkin 1, kg to 250 kg, with his orange Kent weighing 183.5kg.
Mr Frohloff senior was proud son Tony was "following in his footsteps”
"We'd been growing big pumpkins and watermelons together for years,” he said.
"My pumpkin should have been a bit bigger, I did put a lot of effort into it.
"The dry weather didn't help.
"Twenty six degrees is about ideal for pumpkins, but more days were between 33 and 36, and we had quite a few days at 41 degrees.
"It was quite a lot of stress for them.”
Mr Frohloff junior said he farmed as a hobby.
"It's just for the thrill of watching them grow, you can see them physically grow everyday.
"Everyone comes up to you and says, 'wow I didn't think you could grow them that big'.”
It was the first time the event was held at Lismore.
For those who took part in the Guess The Weight competition for $1000 prize money, sponsored by Farmer Charlie's, Dale Oliver's giant pumpkin weighed 557kg.


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FORT FRANCES – The Ontario government is investing more than $1 million through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) in two Rainy River agricultural projects, creating three jobs.
“The agricultural industry is a key economic driver and significant job creator in many northern communities,” said Greg Rickford, Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines. “Our investments in the agri-food sector are helping businesses expand operations and increase revenues.”
Rainy River Future Development Corporation is receiving $1 million to begin a two-year tile drainage program in the Rainy River district. Tile drainage is a common land-improvement practice that creates more consistent crop yields by helping water flow more freely through the soil, which reduces plant stress and wear and tear on farming equipment.
Brielmann Agriculture Ltd. is receiving $96,758 to build new storage facilities and purchase new equipment. This project will bring more revenue to the region by making it easier to export food products such as soybeans, canola, oats and wheat from Northern Ontario.
Promoting and stimulating economic development initiatives is an important part of the government’s plan to create more good-paying jobs and opportunities in the north and attract new and expanded investment so northern communities can grow and thrive.
The NOHFC promotes and supports economic development across Northern Ontario by providing financial assistance to projects – big and small, rural and urban – that stimulate growth, job creation and develop a skilled workforce.
- Since June 2018, the NOHFC has invested more than $176 million in 1,224 projects in Northern Ontario. This has leveraged more than $650 million in investment and created or retained 3,559 jobs.
- The Ontario government is getting more people back to work and more recreational activities open by moving forward with a regional approach to Stage 2 of reopening the province.


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How and when can I transplant small, 6-12 inch and medium, 5 ft joshua trees? The latter is more important at this point since it would be a shame to lose it.
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The only recommendations I could find about transplanting Joshua trees are for Arizona, so just move up the dates (our growing season is much shorter here than there). Take a look:
I know Joshua trees can survive here in the Salt Lake Valley, but try to avoid low areas where cold air can pool - those are frost pockets. The root system you dig up to transplant will be fairly shallow. You must support the trees with stakes at least one year so that they won't fall over.
The smaller plant has a better chance at surviving, since the tall plant will have much higher water demands and relatively fewer roots. Be sure to give the plants extra irrigation this fall and next spring until the root systems can regenerate. But, don't keep the soil too moist or the roots will rot.
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We’re very lucky at Evolution Organics as we have a beautiful organic farm across the way from our office, selling an array of colourful fruit, vegetables, fresh eggs and freshly baked bread… but for many people it might not be as convenient and buying organic may be too expensive. However you don’t have to buy all organic to reduce your chemical contamination. This list shows you which fruit and vegetables contain the most chemicals and which contain the least. Use it when shopping to help make the best choices for you and your family.
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Q.Citrus Leaves Watering in Hot Sun
Is it safe (or recommended) to water citrus leaves with a sprinkler in the direct sunlight? I have been told by some old gardeners that it is not good for the tree to water the leaves. . . period. . . and it can kill the tree if done in sun.
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The following articles should be of some help to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/tip-on-water-requirements-for-citrus-trees.htm
While it will not kill the tree, the water spots left on the foliage can act as a magnifying glass in the sun and cause burning or scorching of the foliage. It is generally better to water before the sun rises or after the sun has set.


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Cattle futures fell for a second consecutive day as concerns over large supply continued to weigh down prices.
Contracts for cattle swung back and forth Tuesday, initially rising before giving back gains. Analysts said the path of least resistance was lower, though on a technical level, prices were stuck in a trading band.
August Live cattle fell 27 to $112, extending losses after closing near their lower daily limit Monday. The October contract dropped 52 to $110, and Feeder cattle futures for August fell 22 to $146.
Hog futures, meanwhile, were mixed. The CME’s front-month August lean hog contract, which expires next week, rose 12 to 83.52. August futures continue to rise and close the gap between the CME lean hog index, which tracks the cash market. October lean hog futures were 37 lower at 67.75
Soybean futures rose even as grain prices slumped on Tuesday, with ongoing concerns about the oilseed crop driving the market higher.
USDA said on Monday that the share of soybeans in good-or-excellent condition rose to 60% as of Sunday from 59% a week earlier. But that improvement was overshadowed by ongoing concern about drier forecasts in the Midwest just as oilseed plants pass through their crucial pod-setting phase. Grain futures, meanwhile, fell after rising overnight as traders took profits on recent rallies. Both U.S. corn and spring wheat crops nevertheless face considerable difficulty, analysts say, after one of the most erratic growing seasons in recent years.
September Soybeans rose 3 ¼ to $9.67, September Chicago wheat fell 6 ½ to $4.57, September KC wheat dropped 6 ¼ to $4.60, while September corn dropped 2 ½ to $3.69.
Cotton futures retrieved some of the losses from Monday with the October contract gaining 69 to 71.91, and December gaining 58 to 71.13.
Oil prices gave back gains Tuesday, as projections for U.S. oil production climbed and other major oil-producing nations met to discuss compliance to a deal to curb output.
September crude settled down 22 cents to $49.17 a barrel, Gasoline futures fell 2 cents to $1.61 a gallon and diesel futures dropped 2 cents to $1.62 a gallon.
Natural-gas prices crept higher Tuesday, extending a recovery after bearish sentiment drove prices to a five-month low.
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On Wall Street, stocks fell on Tuesday in a late afternoon selling spree following U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning he will counter North Korea with “fire and fury” if the country endangers the United States. The Dow fell 33 to 22,085, the Nasdaq closed at 6,370, down 13 and the S&P 500 fell 6 to 2,474.


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The Mantis tiller is a lightweight tiller (about 25 lbs), which allows for better portability than heavier tillers. It is easily moved from location to location (try that with a big Troy-bilt), and will handle a variety of jobs with various blades on the tiller shafts: tilling, digging shrub or tree holes, aerating lawns, de-thatching lawns, edging sidewalks or planting beds, making the vertical cuts in sod to be (re-)moved,mixing compost, or even a new steel spring wheel designed to clean cracks or debris and weeds in sidewalks or patios. I have three large bins (4x4x6-feet each) that I use for composting leaves and grass clippings. I simply take down the front boards and use the Mantis to mix the compost inside and in front of the bins. Then I put the boards back and reload the bins with the mixture. Short work with the Mantis. After viewing my Mantis in action, a landscape company supervisor in Peachtree City bought ten (10) of them for his company use, one for each of their work trucks.
A Mantis is better than competing small tillers like the Honda or Sears, because of the unique design of the tiller blades. They can be swapped side to side to till deeply or lightly, are very sharp and have a squiggly (my word) design that thoroughly mixes the soil. The tiller blades are warranted against breakage. The worm-gear design of the shaft that drives the tiller axles may be unique, as well, since it is very hard to stall this tiller, no matter how many vines you wrap around the axles. The variety of blades, plus the ability to use them for light or heavy penetration (e.g., tilling, aerating and edging) makes the Mantis somewhat unique.
It is not a “heavy-duty” tiller that you would usually use to till an acre of ground. If I needed that job done, I’d rent a Troy-bilt or other massive tiller for dedicated tilling of large areas, even though they are not very easy to transport or use. However my brother used his Mantis to till a large lawn (1/3 acre) which need to be re-sodded.
— Jim Stagg
The Mantis is a little jewel. They are exceptionally easy to work with, being easy to start and incredibly lightweight. I have two caveats though: 1) To use it most effectively, you have to put it in front of you and then walk backwards, dragging the machine with you while simultaneously trying to keep on eye on the machine and where you’re about to step. 2) Tough plants have a tendency to get tangled up in the tines. Fortunately, the tines can be removed, cleaned of offending material, and replaced very quickly.
By the way, Mantis offers a lifetime guarantee on the tiller’s tines. If a tine ever breaks, they’ll replace it. Hmm.. I guess that would be a “lifetine” guarantee! Every home with a garden should have one of these. They’re that good.
— John Bodoni07/25/05


Sprouting quinoa and chickpeas with Carebags
Did you know that Carebags are a preferred method for sprouting grains, seeds, beans, peas etc. We found this great video that tells you why and shows you how. It's by the well knows VEGAN TRAINER. Check it out!
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Antep Aci Dolma-(Capsicum annuum)-The Antep Aci Dolma is large sweet bell pepper type developed by researchers at Ankara University in the country of Turkey, They can grow to the size of a grapefruit. But what makes them unique is they are much sweeter than most bell types and also have the heat level of a hot Jalapeno type! The Antep Aci dolma ripen from green to dark red. The skin has large wrinkles and folds in the outer flesh and is very thick. The Antep Aci Dolma Chile plants grow over 4 feet tall. The peppers are great for roasting, stuffing, sauces and salads.


Happy Spring! Or at least…happy spring for a day!
We woke this morning to melting snow, blue skies and soft pink clouds. Even if the temperatures will be going back to winter by tomorrow, the feel of spring sure does make us smile.
This Friday is National CSA Day.
A day when farmers and eaters around the country are celebrating the bounty and benefits of Community Supported Agriculture.
We’re celebrating, too! But why keep it to just one day? We’re making it CSA WEEK.
Everyone who signs up for a Full Season, Spring, Summer CSA, or Farm Stand Credit this week will get a free set of Good Heart Greeting Cards, with farm photos taken by farmer Kate.
Sign up between now and Sunday, February 25, and we’ll mail you a set of greeting cards.
Heads up: we only have 9 more Spring and Full Season Shares available!
And there are only 28 Summer Shares left.
Get all the details on each share over on our CSA Share & Sign-Up page.
We’re so looking forward to growing for you this season.


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