Kochi, Oct 30 (UNI) The spices export has touched 219,640 tonnes valued at Rs 2,100.34 crore (514.10 million dollars) for the first six months of the fiscal, recording an increase of 22 per cent in quantity and 29 per cent in value.
According to an official release here today, from April to September, spices like pepper, cardamom (large), chilli, coriander, fennel, fenugreek and other miscellaneous spices performed better compared to the same period last year.
While the value-added spices, curry powder, spice oils and oleoresins and mint products had also done better, the trade of some of the items like cardamom (small), ginger, cumin, celery, garlic and vanilla fell short of last year's performance.
During April-September 2007, 17,000 tonnes of pepper worth Rs 245.43 crore, which was higher by 37 per cent in quantity and 126 per cent in value of last year same period achievement of 12,450 tonnes and Rs 108.66 crore. During the period, Indian pepper had become more competitive in the international market as compared to other major producing countries like Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia.
In the first six months, 100,000 tonnes of chilli worth Rs 549.25 crore were exported. The demand from the traditional buyers like Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Bangladesh were on the rise. The export of Chilli accounted for 46 per cent in terms of quantity and 26 per cent in terms of value of the total export of spices from India.


In their natural preferred tropical climate, bougainvilleas are hardy plants that respond well to frequent pruning. If you live in a tropical climate, your bougainvilleas will grow abundantly outdoors. If you live in a colder climate, you will have to keep bougainvilleas indoors during the winter. The abundant flowers come in a variety of vibrant colors from pinks and reds to purple and orange. Bougainvillea make wonderful barriers and natural fences, but a little pruning is necessary to keep them from taking over.
Use a soft-pinch pruning method on tender green shoots before they become hard and woody. Pinch off the new growth where you want your plant to put out more shoots in one area. The soft pinch can be done whenever new growth is present. Use this method when you want to create a fuller, bushier plant.
A hard-pinch pruning method refers to pruning off the long woody stems of the plant. Use the hard pinch to prune off long gangly branches at any time of year. The hard pinch pruning method is best if you are preparing to store your bougainvillea indoors for the winter or if you want to control the shape of your plant.
This hardy vine can be trained to stand flat against a wall, form an archway around a trellis or climb a wall. If you are trying to train your bougainvillea to grow into a desired shape, wire some of the long branches to the fence or trellis and prune off the rest.


PCHK's First Subsidiary Seeks to Dominate China's Castor Industry
PCHK Castor is an integrated agribusiness specializing in the farming, processing, R&D, and sales of castor oil derivative products. The company, based in Hong Kong, has plantations in Xinjiang, China and, due to strong demand growth for its products, is expecting aggressive land acquisitions into other provinces in China as well as Southeast Asia. Conquest seeks to become China’s largest castor oil producer in XX years.
China is an enormous consumer of castor due to explosive growth in castor usage for pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Conquest is positioned to be a market leader for China’s demand through its global land acquisitions, leading edge R&D, pricing advantages, and strong management team.
Conquest is a “one-stop shop” in China for castor production due to the company’s management of its own plantations, vast sales/distribution networks, joint ventures at strategic global locations, and a visionary management team. This gives the company tremendous economies of scale in minimizing costs and maximizing potential as it aggressively seeks to become China’s largest castor oil producer.
Conquest owns the majority rights to its plantations and equipment, giving the company efficiencies that create strong profit margins as compared to competitors.
The global castor oil market is US$1.18 billion and is expected to grow at a CAGR of around 4.3% through at least 2023. With China being a top three demand markets and the largest growth market into the future, Conquest is poised to reap great benefits.
Conquest has a well-developed customer base with large scale national clients that it will leverage to secure additional long-term customers.
Conquest’s R&D team keeps the company at the forefront of the industry through advances in increased aggregate plantation yield and seed oil content improvements.
The R&D team has pursued developing by-product opportunities that should accelerate Conquest’s growth. The company is proving out strong revenue and profit potential for by-products of its main castor business, including silk worm and animal feed ancillary markets.
Future Growth Plans
Plantation: Increase plantation acreage by first expanding into additional Chinese provinces and then throughout Southeast Asia and Africa.
Castor Oil: Implement cold-pressed castor oil manufacturing for sale to the pharmaceutical industry.
Castor By-Products: Selling of castor cakes made from crushed seeds. These are used in the agriculture industry as a balanced fertilizer far superior to synthetic competitors. Conquest’s product would be able to provide slow and steady nourishment, protection from soil nematodes and insects, acceleration of earthworm growth, and better soil aeration.
Processing: Technological application of castor oil as a bio-fuel.
End-Markets: Major petrochemical companies and export opportunities.


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arborvitae variety is semi dwarf, and globe shaped in habit. Foliage is
very dense, and consists of nice green sprays which hold their color
very well through the winter - minimal bronzing, if any, in cold
weather. Holds a nice green color year round better than any other small sized globe Arborvitae we have ever grown. Makes a great little accent plant, or can even be used as a
lower growing hedge when planted about 2 feet apart. Tom Thumb
Arborvitae grows just slightly larger than Danica Globe or Hetzi
Midget, but is smaller than Woodwardi Globe. Very hardy - excellent
disease resistance and vigor for a semi dwarf variety. Probably our favorite among the dwarf / semi-dwarf Arborvitae varieties we grow. Just a good, all around variety.
Plant Facts & Specifications
--Mature Height: 2 1/2 - 3 ft
--Mature Width: 3 ft
--Growth Rate: Moderate ( 4" - 6" avg per yr )
--Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9 ( if unsure of your zone, please use zone finder below )
--Sun Exposure: Full to partial sun
--Soil Preference: Average to slightly sandy - well drained. Mulching recommended.
--Foliage Color & Texture:
Evergreen - Good
bright clear medium green color all year long. Little, if any, bronzing
/ discoloration observed here at our nursery year after year. Classic
thuja type foliage is very dense, requires no pruning to maintain shape
--Flower, Cone, Or Berry Facts: N/A
--Diseases / Insects: Bagworms
and spider mites would be the most common problems seen with this
variety......but we have yet to have any such problems with this
variety. Very hardy!!
--Recommended Spacing: 4 ft apart recommended planting of multiple specimens in a group setting
--Deer Resistance Rating: Lowest Resistance [ 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 ] Highest Resistance
--Fertilization / Feeding: For maximum health & hardiness, we highly recommend a good grade granular ( preferably organic ) fertilizer / plant food for use with all of our plant species. We personally use, and recommend the Espoma line of organic plant foods, as they are super effective yet gentle enough to use on even the most delicate of evergreen species where fertilizer burn would normally be a major concern. However, a water soluble type plant food (Miracle Gro, or equivalent ) are also acceptable options. Other granular fertilizers with a 6 - 12 - 12, or 10 - 10 - 10 ratio can also be used - but we suggest using them at 1/2 - 3/4 strength to avoid any chemical burn issues to the root system of the plants. Best to fertilize in early spring, and again in mid fall - avoid feeding standard chemical fertilizers during hot summer months, and directly after transplanting. The Espoma Organic Plant Foods may be used at anytime.


Scott Stiller wrote:Thanks for the input guys. I like the swale, wood chip, and manure idea but that would take a ton of chips. I have a small chipper and I can put a lot of wood in it only to get a few chips. That's the only reason I've found wood chips to not be practical. I've even talked to local tree guys about dumping chips here with no success.
Broadcast seeding and harrowing sounds like a good idea except the "scrub" I meantioned is woody and really hard to deal with. I forget the name of the plant but it's something the power company planted to keep erosion down. It has such a tough and deep root structure I've had a tough time digging it out.
Should I mix all this stuff together and put out the rows this fall or wait until spring? Same question with the chicken tractor.


Q.natural repellants for groundhogs
Is there something natural, like jalapeno peppers or Tabasco sauce, that might deter groundhogs? Marigolds work for bugs. Groundhogs seem to like them though. I have one burrowing under and into my crawlspace and I don’t want him there! How about mothballs? Is there something that will work?? HELP!
Oh yes, and bats too. What might repel them from my back porch?? SIGH~!
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
This article should help with the groundhogs: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/get-rid-groundhogs.htm
As for bats, this link should help: http://www.getipm.com/thebestcontrol/bugstop/control_bat.htm


Read the latest from the Autauga County Master Gardeners Association in its monthly publication, Dirty Digs! Share it with your friends, and encourage them to join this dynamic group of gardeners whose volunteerism and enthusiasm for learning is unsurpassed!
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The Autauga County Master Gardeners Associations’ newest graduates received their Certificates of Graduation August 10,2017. These new graduates are busy volunteering and helping make Autauga County a better place for its wonderful residents!
Read more about the graduation, and some wonderful stories from ACMGA members, by following this linkDirty Digs September 2017.
The Autauga County Master Gardeners Association’s Annual Plant Sale was a great success! Hundreds of plants,shrubs,and trees that were grown by Master Gardeners are now at homes throughout the tri-county region. Proceeds from this annual event benefit Autauga Interfaith Care Center which supports food challenged families in Autauga County.
Remember, the Autauga County Master Gardener Association’s Annual Plant Sale is always held on the last Saturday of April!
The Master Gardener Volunteers Bulletin for March 2015 is now Available. This issue includes: Lunch and Learn, Calhoun County Opportunities, Wiregrass Area Opportunities, New Plant Pest to Watch
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Brown tips on rose leaves
I live in Utah. We've had excessive rains for months. Some plants have brown tips on the leaves. I use systemic treatments every 6 weeks. What do you think is causing the browning?
Utah County Utah
This is a difficult question to answer remotely. Excessive fertilization, salt accumulation in the soil or an infection could be the cause. I suggest seeking advice from your local extension office. Alternatively, you could send me a few pictures of the plant and site and I'll do my best.


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Fear that a handful of speculators were trying to corner the market in wheat and jack up prices yesterday shut down the wheat trading pits of the Chicago Board of Trade.
It was the first time that the Chicago board -- the heart of the nation's grain market -- stopped trading because of an apparent attempt to manipulate prices, industry sources said.
The Chicago board trades not in actual bushels of wheat but in futures contracts, each calling for delivery of a boxcar of wheat at a specified date.
Late Wednesday night the Commodity Futures Trading Commission declared an emergency in the market and halted trading in wheat for delivery this month. The Board of Trade then halted all wheat futures trading until late yesterday, when trading resumed for an hour in all but the March contracts.
Over objections from the Board of Trade, the CFTC last night froze the price of wheat for March delivery at $3.76 3/4 cents per bushed, the price on Thursday.
CFTC officials said they acted after finding that three wheat speculators had purchased more than 80 percent of the cocntracts for March delivery and were in a position to inflate prices artificially.
In all, speculators held contracts calling for delivery of 11.8 million bushels of wheat, the CFTC said. But only 2 million bushels were available in the Chicago area for delivery by next Wdnesday, the day trading in March futures contracts ends. (On the last day of trading, the person who sold a contract must either deliver the grain or pay off the contract holder in cash, based on the current price.)
With such a severe shortage of sheat, the three speculators who held most of the wheat contracts would be able to "squeeze" the market, forcing up the price and making millions of dollars in profits.
Because prices would be pushed up only temporarily, consumers would not necessarily pay higher prices for flour or other wheat products, CFTC officials said.
"We were acting to preserve the integrity of the market," said Gary Seevers, acting chairman of the CFTC. "Our number one job is to prevent market manipulations that result in artificial prices."
Yesterday's crisis in the wheat market was the third in recent days on the nation's commodity exchanges. Last Friday trading in potato futures was halted because of a shortage of nigh quality potatoes, creating the potential for the same kind of artificially high prices as in the wheat market. Earlier lst week the CFTC charged that coffee prices were manipulated by producing pations trying to raise prices.
CFTC officials carefully avoided charging that laws were broken in recent wheat dealings, but said they are continuing to investigate the actions of some wheat traders.
One professional wheat speculator alone held contracts calling for delivery of 2.5 million bushels of wheat -- more than the total available supply.
That speculator -- the only one named so far -- was identified in court papers filed in Chicago as Alan Freeman, a partner in Rosenthal & Co., a Chicago grain company.
CFTC officials said the Rosenthal firm recently has been buying large amounts of wheat, contributing to the shortage of wheat in Chicago.
Late Wednesday -- when it appeared the Chicago Board of Trade might take action to prevent him from profiting from his position -- Freeman sued the exchange and obtained an injunction blocking it from acting. That temporary order was dismissed yesterday, so it did not prevent the CFTC from halting trading.
CFTC officials said the shortage of wheat that made it possible for speculators to profit from a crisis in the market was due in part to natural factors.
The crop of soft red winter wheat -- the variety traded in Chicago -- was poor last year, so that instead of the 17 million bushels available in Chicago at this time a year ago there were only 2 million bushels. There was also a shortage of railcars for shipping more wheat to Chicago from midwestern grain elevators.
Federal regulators moved into the wheat market this week after the Chicago Board of Trade refused to act. Contending there was no evidence that traders had acted illegally. the board argued that trading should continue, even if prices soared temporarily.
CFTC officials said they halted trading for March delivery yesterday to give the exchange time to act on the problem.
After a day-long meeting and a series of negotiations with CFTC officials, the directors of the exchange voted by a two-thirds majority to resume limited trading on Monday. The exchange proposed allowing traders to liquidate present contracts -- in effect, to sell out.
But the CFTC overruled that action, because, Seevers said, it could still have pushed prices far higher than the actual supply and demand for wheat. Instead, the agency froze all prices.


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Alyssum is a hardy annual smothered in tiny blooms, much loved by insects.
For an abundance of white flowers try Alyssum ‘Carpet of Snow’.
Although it is a hardy annual, due to the small size of the seeds best results are obtained by sowing indoors between February and April.
Pot on small plants once established and gradually acclimatise to outside condition over 2-3 weeks.
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The Ottawa Conservation District (OCD) is offering technical and financial assistance to farmers through its Farmland & Water Quality Conservation Initiative. This program is funded through the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) and will leverage nearly 7 million federal, state, and local dollars through 2026 within Ottawa County and its neighboring watersheds. The goals of this initiative include: 1) protecting surface and groundwater quality; 2) improving habitat for fish and wildlife; and 3) preserving manageable farmlands that can help conserve groundwater resources. To achieve lasting results, OCD will work with the NRCS and local partners to enroll up to 11,970 acres in conservation practices, and 125 acres in farmland preservation. This will lead to an estimated annual reduction of 600 tons of sediment, and 24,000 lbs of nutrients in the project area.
The Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) supports working lands conservation by providing localized funding for cost-share payments and free technical assistance to agriculture producers. In doing so, the program addresses natural resource concerns and delivers environmental benefits such as improved water and air quality, conserved ground and surface water, increased soil health, and mitigation against increasing weather volatility.
Download a copy of the project factsheet here: FWQCI Factsheet
This map depicts the entire project area. If you are a producer outside of Ottawa County, but within the project area, you may still qualify!
What does this project mean for West Michigan?
This project aims to improve the long-term economic, social, and environmental health of Ottawa County and the surrounding area by protecting surface and groundwater quality, improving aquatic and wildlife habitat, and preserving manageable farmland in the Macatawa, Lower Grand, and Pigeon River watersheds. Along with NRCS, OCD will be partnering with Ottawa County’s Farmland Preservation Program, Ottawa County Groundwater Sustainability Initiative, Macatawa Area Coordinating Council, Ottawa County Farm Bureau, neighboring conservation districts, and local townships.
Major benefits of this program to landowners includes:
- Increased technical assistance available from Conservation District staff to help identify solutions for a multitude of farmland and forestry problems and to provide comprehensive conservation planning. These services are always free to any landowner.
- Increased financial assistance available specifically for the project area in and around Ottawa County. Once a landowner goes through the conservation planning process with one of our technicians, they can apply for cost-share assistance to implement practices.
Technical assistance and cost-share funding from this program can help both agricultural producers and forest landowners protect their land and create beneficial habitat for pollinators and wildlife (see photo to the left). Agricultural practices, such as planting cover crops in the photo to the right, can protect soil from wind and water erosion and help water infiltrate into your field rather than running over it.
Steps for Interested Producers
- Speak with one of our conservation planning experts.
- Schedule a site-visit to evaluate your conservation needs, goals, and objectives.
- Work with our staff to develop a personalized conservation plan for your property and resources.
- Once satisfied with your plan, submit your request for funding to the NRCS.
- Work with OCD and NRCS to implement your personalized conservation plan.
Watch the Rollout Meeting Recording!
On March 23rd, 2022, OCD held the Initial Rollout Meeting for the Farmland & Water Quality Initiative. This meeting was recorded and is available for viewing at any time. This meeting provided an overview of the project, details on eligible conservation practices, discussed the application process, and presented project timelines. Click here to watch!
Who is eligible? Farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners within the geographic project area are eligible to apply for funding through the Farmland and Water Quality Conservation Initiative. The geographic area encompasses the entirety of Ottawa County and portions of Muskegon, Newaygo, Kent, and Allegan Counties and follows the boundaries of the Macatawa, Pigeon, and Lower Grand River Watersheds.
How do I apply? Apply directly with the Ottawa Conservation District. Please find our staff’s contact information below.
When can I sign-up? Applications are accepted year-round. Funding will be awarded on an annual basis. Contact the Ottawa Conservation District for more information on award dates.
How long does the process take? Timelines vary by project. The planning process can take several months to complete. This time is necessary to ensure that local environmental concerns are addressed.
Is this free? Yes! All technical assistance provided by the Ottawa Conservation District and NRCS is completely free. Planned conservation activities are cost-shared.
Who helps make sure I implement conservation practices correctly? OCD and NRCS staff will assist you every step of the way.
What practices can I get funded? Eligible practices are designed to protect water resources and improve wildlife habitat. Some of these include: cover crops, grassed waterways, irrigation improvements, drainage management and many more. Contact our office for a full list of eligible practices.
Is this confidential? Yes. All producer information remains confidential as required by law.
Will I lose decision-making power on my land? No. Landowners make all final conservation planning and implementation decisions.
I’m not interested in getting funded but I would still like help to improve my land. We can help. Our staff are dedicated to assisting landowners with all their conservation needs through free technical assistance and conservation planning.
How does this program differ from other NRCS programs? Unlike other NRCS programs, RCPP is designed to provide funding for a specific region of the state. This improves our ability to serve producers in that area and creates less competition for funding.
2022 Program Achievements
We had an extremely successful first year! Since the start of this program in the beginning of 2022, OCD staff and partners have assisted 14 landowners throughout the project area in creating conservation plans and enrolling 4,174 acres of private land in conservation practices. Some of the practices enrolled through this program include cover crops, fencing, conservation cover, brush managment, forest harvest management, grassed waterways, prescribed grazing, reduced tillage, soil health amandements, and tree & shrub establishment. Implementation of these practices will occur over the next year.
Holistic Management Foundations Workshop
On March 22nd, 2023, the Farmland & Water Quality Initiative team hosted a free workshop on Holistic Management. Kyle Hildebrandt, a Savory Institute Accredited Professional, introduced the basics of Holistic Management and how this way of regenerative farming can benefit the farmers of Ottawa County. Check out the links below to learn more about Holistic Management!
- HMF Workshop Slides
- What is Holistic Management article: savory.global/what-is-holistic-management/
- Savory Institute – Managing the Complexities of Land & Livestock: savory.global/holistic-management/
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Kyle Hildebrandt, Soil Conservation Technician
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Welcome to my life - in past and present tense on the futurenet. In order to document my experience living and working on a small farm near Madison, I've decided to do what all future guys and gals would do: make a blog about it. Now, I'm not too fancy when it comes to these devices, but I'm going to give it a whirl. I'll add it to the list of things I've never before done, but will do here in the next few months.
I'm a 25-year-old who, like many in my age demographic, went and spent a bunch of money I didn't have for a diploma I am not currently using. But that's okay! 'Cause now I get to go out into the world and seek out my informal education. One of the many skills I hope to acquire during this quest is growing my own food. In search of finding someone to make me a farmer, I happily found a way back to my dearly loved homeland - Wisconsin. Since graduating two years ago, the winds took me through Nashville and then Cincinnati, and now I happily find myself here at Equinox Community Farm - a small, sustainable CSA and market farm just outside of Madison, Wisconsin. The farm is in it's second year of production as a CSA - that's Community Supported Agriculture, and took on an intern (me) to help with their expansion from about 18 to 30 shares.
Now let's do a little farm tour:
the house from the southwest.
chickens! about 50 chicks. come July, they will be laying eggs.
my little red truck in it's new home.
small garden to the west of the house. home to green and purple asparagus, rhubarb, everbearing raspberries, lettuce greens, spinach, and cilantro.
sweet smelling lilacs outside my window.
@ Northside Farmer's Market with John - the farmer. FJ.
from the north side of the house. yea, there's a hot tub.
So, this is my new home back in the homeland of all places! Stay tuned for more adventures as the growing season carries on. Or just come visit me! Guests are always welcome AND there are bunk beds! Who's takin' top bunk?


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The Australian Parliament’s Agriculture Committee has today commenced an inquiry into the role of Australian agriculture in Southeast Asian markets and is calling for submissions from interested stakeholders.
Committee Chair, Meryl Swanson MP, said the Australian Government has prioritised a deepening engagement with Southeast Asia, and noted from the recently released Invested: Australia’s Southeast Economic Strategy to 2040 that Southeast Asia is at the centre of global growth and is a development and economic success story.
‘Agriculture plays a critical role in sustaining the region’s economic growth. With its continuing population growth, rapid urbanisation, rising incomes and increasing food security requirements, Southeast Asia is one of the fastest growing markets for Australian agricultural exports,’ said Ms Swanson.
The Committee will examine the role of Australian agriculture in Southeast Asian markets in the context of the recommendations in the economic strategy. It will focus on how Australian agriculture can support Southeast Asia’s food security, improving market access and trade systems, and building capability in the region to improve agricultural sustainability, technology and innovation.
The Committee is also interested in identifying new mechanisms and emerging opportunities and challenges for Australian agriculture to address key priorities in the Southeast Asia region. Ms Swanson said, ‘the strategy identified agriculture and food as one of the ten key sectors offering the most potential for greater commercial activity between Australia and Southeast Asia.’
Submissions to the inquiry will be open until 31 May 2024. Further information, including the Terms of Reference can be found on the Committee’s website.
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Griffin Grower & Retailer Expo Draws Record Attendance
Griffin Greenhouse Supplies kicked off the 2013 booking season with the first of two Grower & Retailer Expos, on Aug. 14-15, at the Eastern States Exposition Center in West Springfield, Mass. The Griffin Expos have doubled in size and scope this year, adding 82 new plant and retail vendors more than 150 exhibitors in all. The show schedule is also extended, spanning two days to allow growers more time to meet with suppliers and Griffin staff, attend educational sessions and take advantage of exclusive booking discounts and promotions. Attendance at the Griffin Expo in Massachusetts reached an all-time high, up more than 60 percent over 2012. Griffin will host its second Grower & Retailer Expo of the year at the Lancaster Host Resort and Conference Center in Lancaster, Pa., Sept. 11-12, 2013. For more information on the events, visit www.griffins.com.


As Pakistan secured pledges of nearly $10 billion at a UN conference in Geneva on Monday, the plight of average Pakistanis continues to get worse. Not only are millions of Pakistani children at risk of waterborne diseases due to the floodwaters not having receded in four months, but the devastation of crops and hectares of […] The post Devastating Floods Lead To Wheat Scarcity In Pakistan appeared first on The Friday Times - Naya Daur.
The Pakistan Cotton Growers Association Chairman Chaudhry Waheed Arshad has asked the government to address the cotton crisis and has also demanded measures to fix the problems in the industry. With regards to the cotton crop, Arshad stressed upon the need to limit cotton purchases by the textile sector. He explained that the ginning industry […] The post No Cotton, No Wheat: Pakistan’s Agricultural Crisis appeared first on The Friday Times - Naya Daur.
Afghanistan Commerce and Industry Minister Haji Nooruddin Azizi has said that Kabul has signed a provisional deal with Russia to import gasoline, diesel, gas and wheat from Moscow. According to a report published by Reuters on Wednesday, the minister said that his ministry is working to diversify its trading partners and Russia has offered Afghanistan a […] The post From Russia With Love: Afghanistan Signs Deal Securing Oil, Gas And Wheat appeared first on The Friday Times - Naya Daur.


Ahem, Big Ginger says he is NOT a hen. Well no, he's a cockerel, obviously. One of three, sigh. No that was NOT intentional. But one was supposed to be a hen and turned out to be a cockerel and one of last year's chicks was a male. Hence 3 of them. They ought to be "dispatched" as I really don't want more chicks, but I can't do it myself and so far no takers.... So I have Big, Medium and Peedie Ginger.....and no, fortunately they don't fight. A bit of posturing, but with so many hens (about 12)
they kind of have their own little harem.
As I say - their own harem. Now THIS is why I have to keep the hens OUT of the veg patch....too many dust baths!
The girls strutting their stuff and having a drink too.....
The girls (and boys) love rootling around in the grass and among the garden plants. They do eat grass (which surprised me), but of course they prefer other things given the chance, so I am usually pursued around the garden in the hope of scraps or seeds or whatever.
And here is Tallulah, she's a Shetland Black hen. Very pretty with a top knot of feathers (hence her exotic name). She's gone broody today (along with 3 others) so she'll be in hiding for about 3 weeks now. Sigh...
Now to the garden.... yes the fence is still keeping the hens (and Button) OUT! Hooray! The slugs got various tender plants (if it's not one thing it's another!) so I'm now trying pots for some runner beans, and a courgette. Strawberries too as the strawberry patch is rather full.
The courgette is in flower!
And look! Gooseberries! First time in YEARS I have had gooseberries as the hens loved them when they were tiny little berries and would scoff the lot! Jumping up to nip them off the branches despite some prickly branches. Cheeky hens! These are tiny I know but in a few weeks....whoo hoo - gooseberry crumble?
Here are peas and broad beans. In Orkney it's unwise to plant out tender plants much before May so these are still quite small but they are growing quickly now the sun is out and the ground has warmed up!
I think the hens are still plotting how to get into the veg patch though....
Now this wee patch has been sown with wildflower seeds to attract bees and other insects. Coming along not too badly. It will be interesting to see what grows!
And here is the strawberry patch coming along nicely too. Flowers out and lots of growth. I'll need to cover them once they start to fruit as these are outside the fenced off bit. But I usually get a reasonable crop.
And where is Button I hear you ask? Well she's snoozing on top of the compost heap of course! Warmth above and below!
She does come for a wander to see what I'm doing. But won't always pose for a photo. Ha!
Let's try again.....
Nope.... I'll give up then..... spot the contrary cat in this!
One thing is for sure, we all love the sunny warm days!


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The Shawnee County Extension Master Gardeners established and maintain eight demonstration gardens with one additional garden in the developmental stages. From drought tolerant plants (Xeriscape) to native plants, shade gardens, sensory gardens, perennials and vegetables, there is something for every home gardener to learn and experience! Select a garden below to learn more!
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As summer comes to a close this September, our garden is in it's last great spurt of activity before falling dormant for the winter. Our plum tree's branches are weighed down with more plums than we can pick, and our kitchen counters are covered with the ripe tomatoes. This end of season bounty is far more than we could ever hope to eat before it goes bad, so all week we've been making prunes, freezing tomato sauce and plums. In addition, we need to eat a lot of it now.
The meat sauce was excellent, if you have fresh tomatoes, I definitely recommend using them in a sauce. The plum crisp was good too, though there is some danger from ingesting so many plums. They tend to move through an intestine at speeds, like, well, plums through an intestine. The whole meal was a great way to use our garden's bountiful harvest, and there should be some left over for Cyrus next week too.


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Bartsham gewog is located in the north of Samkhar, west of Bidung and east of Yangneer gewogs and has border with Ramjar, Jamkhar and Yalang gewogs of Trashi Yangtse Dzongkhag. The gewog office was constructed in the year 2004 holding a total area of 35.1 square kilometers. Bartsham gewog is 25 km away from Trashigang Dzongkhag with gewog centre road measuring to 19.5 km.
The altitude ranges from 800 to 2800 maximum above sea level with an altitude of 2100 at gewog centre.The climate is mainly temperate in the northern part of the Gewog and sub- tropical in the southern part of the Gewog. Gewog has a total of 498 households with the total of 3825 population. The gewog consist of 5 chiwogs with 16 major villages further divided into 30 minor villages.
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Russia’s two main partners, China and Turkey, believe it should reopen a deal with the UN on the export of Ukrainian grain. But Vladimir Putin is not responding to them. He is pushing his own line, insisting that Russia, with its record wheat harvest, can substitute for Ukrainian supplies. And he is bombing Ukrainian ports to drive up prices.
Putin is ignoring Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s requests to discuss returning to the grain deal, diplomats told The Wall Street Journal. While Erdogan has said several times in recent weeks that he intends to discuss it with Putin, they said, so far they have not spoken. Turkish officials continue to urge the Kremlin through various channels to enter talks.
Ankara angered Moscow when it returned Azov battalion commanders to Ukraine (who under the terms of the prisoner-of-war exchange were to remain in Turkey until the end of the war) and agreed to allow Sweden to join NATO, diplomats and analysts say. The moves are just one of several that Erdogan has made toward the West since being re-elected president in May. Gulru Gezer, a former senior diplomat who worked at the Turkish embassy in Moscow, told WSJ, “I don’t think Putin trusts Erdogan as much as he used to. I believe there is a questioning of his position in Russia and especially in the Kremlin. It’s unusual that he [Putin] doesn’t return calls”.
For his part, Erdogan may consider Putin’s position undermined after the Wagner PMC mutiny. He himself needs to deal with the dire economic situation, and for that he needs to develop cooperation with the West, with which Erdogan has been in conflict for the past few years. “We are at a new stage of Turkish-Russian relations: now Putin needs Erdogan less and Erdogan needs Putin more”, said Sinan Ulgen, a former diplomat and director of the Istanbul-based Edam think tank.
Russian officials (Putin did it again on Friday at the Russia-Africa summit) like to accuse Western countries of hypocrisy, pointing out that Ukrainian products under the grain deal (and 32.8 million tons of them were exported) went to European countries, not to needy African ones. Such statements conceal two facts.
Ukraine’s biggest client is actually China, not Europe. According to UN data, China bought 24.2% of grain exported across the Black Sea as part of the grain deal.
Turkey ranked 3rd among importers of Ukrainian grain (9.9%), Egypt, where food inflation has reached 60%, ranked 4th (4.7%). Among developing countries the top 10 also include Bangladesh and Tunisia. In addition, Ukraine sells grain to the UN Food Program.
Another fact is the impact of aggregate supply on prices. The availability of supplies, wherever they go, keeps world prices in check, helping poor countries to spend affordable money on food purchases.
A week ago, Taras Kachka, Ukraine’s deputy economy minister and trade representative, discussed trade and economic cooperation in Beijing, including increasing exports and diversifying supplies of Ukrainian agricultural products to China. And on Sunday, Beijing told the UN Security Council that the grain deal should be resumed, given its importance for global food security. In addition, Chinese state media published a series of articles on the need to extend it, the WSJ noted.
“China is publicly signaling that it very much wants the Black Sea Grain Initiative to continue”, says Caitlin Welsh, an expert on food and water security at the U.S. Center for Strategic and International Studies.
But Putin said this week before the Russia-Africa summit that Russia “is able to substitute Ukrainian grain”, and added yesterday at the forum itself that it is the country that “makes a significant contribution to global food security and is a solid, responsible international supplier of agricultural products”, since its share of the global wheat market is 20 percent, while Ukraine’s is less than 5 percent.
In fact, Ukraine’s share is about 10% (2017-2021 average). In addition, Welsh points out, Russia cannot substitute Ukrainian corn supplies to China.
Ukraine’s share in global corn exports is 15%, while Russia’s share is only about 2%. China, according to the UN, has purchased 34.2% of corn under the grain deal and also buys large volumes of barley, the Ukrainian Grain Association reported.
Egyptian President Abdul-Fattah Al-Sisi urged Putin at Friday’s summit to resume the grain deal, saying it was “critically important” to do so.


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At the close:
The March corn futures settled unchanged at $5.74 1/2. The Jan. soybean contract closed 8 1/2 cents lower at $12.82 1/2. The March wheat futures settled 13 cents lower at $7.75 1/2. January soybean meal futures ended $4.30 per short ton lower at $336.40. The Jan. soyoil futures contract settled $0.04 higher at $54.19.
In the outside markets, the NYMEX crude oil is $0.65 per barrel lower, the dollar is higher, and the Dow Jones Industrials are up 26 points.
Market wrap: "An interesting market today," one grain analyst says. "I think soybeans got caught in 'buy the rumor and sell the fact' trading and also the talk that China would increase interest rates today. The S-D report estimate was supportive but expected. So, when there was not any other news for beans, selling and profit taking showed up. Corn acted great considering that USDA did the market no favors. But, people anticipate higher demand from the ethanol crowd and also Argentina should be entering into the reproductive phase of its production cycle. So, it (corn market) got support anyway. USDA cut use for wheat, I guess on better milling yields. Ending stocks also ticked up in the world estimates. That meant wheat had nowhere to go and as strong as it has been lately, it was probably time to see this market move a bit lower as well. But, weather is still the big issue here. I think we will be back to weather and demand next week, and I also think down side is limited for now, due to these factors. I am looking at the charts now, but I doubt any serious damage was done to trends."
The March corn futures are 1 3/4 cents lower at $5.72 1/2. The Jan. soybean contract is 4 cents lower at $12.77 1/2. The March wheat futures are unchanged at $7.88 1/2. January soybean meal futures are trading $4.30 per short ton lower at $336.40. The Jan. soyoil futures contract is $0.49 higher at $54.64.
In the outside markets, the NYMEX crude oil is $0.89 per barrel lower, the dollar is higher, and the Dow Jones Industrials are up 18 points.
Still litte change from the open.
The markets remain slightly lower. Well, what do you think? Can the weight of the USDA Report remain on the markets all session? Are you surprised the favorable ethanol tax credit news hasn't helped this corn market?
At the open:
The March corn futures opened 4 1/2 cents lower at $5.69 3/4. The Jan. soybean contract opened 5 cents lower at $12.76 1/2. The March wheat futures opened 9 1/2 cents lower at $7.79. January soybean mela futures are trading $1.50 per short ton lower. The Jan. soyoil futures contract opened $0.30 higher.
In the outside markets, the NYMEX crude oil is $0.63 per barrel lower, the dollar is higher, and the Dow Jones Industrials are up 4 points.
USDA announced Friday that an 'unknown' buyer bought 56,000 metric tons of U.S. soyoil.
UPDATE: One trader says Early Calls: Corn seen opening unchanged-to-down 3 cents, beans and wheat up 2-5.
As we get closer to the open, it's important to note that the Early Calls remain lower. But, they could change.
Here's another analyst's reaction to this morning's USDA Report:
"The December report is typically a yawner and it appears this one is no different. I would view the report overall as slightly bearish to corn and wheat and neutral to soybeans. The USDA elected not to make any major shift in corn or wheat usage. There is a lot of wheat in the world but not a lot of good quality high protein wheat, which the U.S. has. I would suspect end users will take advantage of any prices decline to secure more high pro wheat. The market will now shift attention to Argentina. It is important for the ethanol blenders credit to pass which will keep domestic usage strong. Our calls are: Corn 3 to 5 lower, beans mixed, and wheat 3 to 5 lower.
One CME Group floor trader says:
No big surprises, regarding the USDA report. Corn seen opening unchanged-to-down 3 cents, beans and wheat up 2-5. USDA punted this month. Positive news for ethanol could keep corn from
One trader/analyst says:
"Kind of an interesting report. Calls will be a little lower in corn and wheat, maybe 3 to 5 lower for both and steady/mixed in the beans. Corn uptick in imports is very possible, I hear of a lot of Canadian corn moving into NY for the dairy and stuff there. Wheat cut in food demand I don't understand real well, but OK. Soybeans increase in export demand and cut in ending stocks dead on expectations. World ending stocks appear, at first blush, to be a little negative as well. So we could see a little pressure here early in the day anyway."
Yet another analyst says: "Nothing beyond expectations...AP last night suggested tax extender package was going to go through for ethanol...Early Calls are firm with soy carryout down -20.....market leery of chasing strength into last half of the session... as trade worried about possible interest rate hike in China this weekend. He adds, "This is a small report...USDA never updates production in Dec. Remember, final yields are still expected lower and they will come in January. Also, a Jan stocks report that will be important, with many thinking there will be more disappearance there. Notice the July Dec corn spread continues to rally."
Forget a call off the report...…"
One floor trader says: "The most boring report in ages. The increase in world wheat may be looked at as bearish but we are dealing with quality issues, not quantity.
Beans are doing nothing, based on this report, with all eyes on Chinese IR levels.
Corn is a do nothing with the front end of volatility exopected to get killed."
One analyst says: "Neutral to bearish, as corn and wheat came in over pre-report trade guesses on ending stocks. World wheat and corn stocks are higher. The numbers were not too far off guesses. So, it was a little bit conservative of a report. No big surprises."
USDA says U.S. Carryover for:
Corn=832 million bushels vs. 827 in Nov.
Soybeans= 165 million bushels vs. 185 in Nov.
Wheat= 858 million bushels vs. 848 in Nov.
A few things, before the numbers come out. I'm told the market, following the digestion of the report, could go back to trading South America weather. Though SA farmers are getting needed rain this week, hot/dry is in the forecast for next week. Plus, China has raised its bank reserve levels, for the third time in a month. That country continues to try and cool its economy.
Early calls: Will be subject to this morning's USDA December Supply/Demand Report at 7:30am CST. We will have the numbers and reaction for you. Overnight, corn traded 4 cents higher, soybeans 5 1/4 higher and wheat up 7 3/4 cents. Plus, the outside markets are favorable, this morning.
Overnight grain markets=Trading higher.
Crude Oil=$0.49 higher.
Wall Street=Seen trading higher, as traders eye international economic news expected to release today.
World Markets=Asia was lower, Europe stocks finished higher Friday.
More in a minute,
12-10-2010 07:46 AM
Any pre open reaction to the numbers. Are they in line with previous thinking. Beans seem to have a number worth noting. Unless the surprise to this report is that there is no surprise. thanks for the info Mike.....MikeM
12-10-2010 08:03 AM
At first glance I'm glad there are no big bearish surprises in the USDA report. Somebody must have gotten their hand slapped after the September report.
With the early harvest in most parts I'm thinking these may be close to the final numbers we see in January for yeilds since they have already had plenty of time to analyze harvest reports. The only question going forward is how these prices are effecting demand.
12-10-2010 09:26 AM - edited 12-10-2010 09:45 AM
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12-10-2010 12:21 PM
For wheat I'm guessing info trickling in over the next week or two may be a boost to prices. There are few sources of possible good news for wheat production. There are several areas where wheat can cause more insecurity - mainly the Middle East and Argentina. Good weather in Argentina (rain) would at least put a finger in the dike for more quality wheat. Deterioration would have consequences larger than the Argentine wheat crop usually justifies. Continued deterioration in North Africa, Syria and Turkey will determine how much bigger than expected imports will be for the region.
In other words, this report isn't too important to the future of wheat IMO.
12-12-2010 08:26 AM
China is using copper at a furious pace updating and expanding their electrical grid. I read where they are expected to use 10% of the present known reserves of the worlds copper.
12-12-2010 10:27 AM
nw, So is it wrong to conclude that copper represents industry growth, and gold represents betting on economic unstablity? If $4 copper hasn't slowed down China, why would $14 soybeans?


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WINNIPEG, (Manitoba): ICE canola futures rose on Wednesday to an all-time high, boosted by stronger soyaoil prices and underpinned by technical strength. Speculators are maintaining their long positions in nearby contracts, with prices trading above key moving averages.
January canola gained $5.50 to $1,030.20 per tonne, touching a record high for a most-active contract of 1,033.10. January-March canola spread traded 3,941 times.
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May 6, 2016
The Southeast Asian nation is buzzing with all sorts of international investment and commerce as ongoing political reforms opened it up after decades of economic isolation. Specialty coffee is one of the latest industries that is turning towards international markets.
“Only countries with high levels of production per square hectare are able to compete and make money when prices dip down to low levels,” Andrew Hetzel, a value chain specialist with the Coffee Quality Institute, told Devex. Around the equatorial belt of coffee producing-countries, there are essentially just two — Brazil and Vietnam — that are able to consistently compete on commodity-grade quality, he noted.
Specialty coffee is the fastest growing and highest value coffee on global markets and it is likely the most viable route going forward for small scale farmers.
“That’s where we’re seeing the real opportunities in coffee agriculture for smallholder farmers,” Hetzel said. “They have the ability to apply unique characteristics to these coffees that consumers are willing to pay a higher premium for that more directly relates to their cost of production. It’s a lot easier for them to make money than the traditional route through the commodity market and competing head-to-head with machine harvests from Brazil.”


Kenya has been experiencing drought for a while now. This has caused food shortage in some regions across the country. On February 10, 2019, the government declared a national drought emergency, with 23 of 47 counties affected. This current drought is worse than the one which plagued the country in 2011. So far, 2.6 million people are experiencing crisis levels of food insecurity in the East African country.
In a bid to ease the situation, the US through it’s USAID program has donated food aid valued at approximately $3.4 million to support Kenya’s efforts in addressing food insecurity in the country.
Kenya received a total of 18,300 metric tonnes of food assistance at the Mombasa port from the USAID Office of Food for Peace (FFP).
Over 390,000 beneficiaries from nine arid counties are expected to benefit from the aid which will be distributed by WFP through the support of the US government.
The targeted counties are Turkana, Baringo, Marsabit, Isiolo, Samburu, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa and Tana River
The food aid is part of US support to Kenya for food security relief and long-term resilience among vulnerable Kenyans which in 2019 totalled almost $102 million.
According to Kyle McCarter, the US Ambassador to Kenya, the food assistance reflects the US commitment to the health and food security of Kenyans.
“The United States is committed to addressing the needs of Kenyans suffering as a result of devastating drought and severe food insecurity in the northern and eastern regions of the country,” said Ambassador McCarter.
In partnership with USAid, WFP will also provide food or cash transfers to meet seasonal food gaps. It will also help in the building of irrigation canals, increasing fodder production, and creation of water pans to increase food production and diversify livelihoods.
Culled from www.theeastafrican.co.ke


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I’ve had this baby in the ground for at least 30 years. It had been growing taller in the last few and reaching towards the sun. It has shallow roots. I would like to put it in a pot. Any suggestions on how to keep in upright in the pot. It’s so heavy I worry about it tipping over in a small pot. Thank you.
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After four years at our old property, it finally occured to us to wonder:
Why is there only a single, lonely old apple tree here, hanging by its exposed roots to the banks of the irrigation ditch?
And why, in four years, have we never seen an apple on this tree?
Why do none of our nearby neighbors have fruit trees, either?
This place should have been a homesteader's dream. There have been people living here for centuries -- we've found pottery
shards all over in the soil, pieces of micaceous clay pots stained with Pueblo designs. The Spanish settled this area in the
Up and down the valleys all around Northern New Mexico, there are old homesteads with old fruit trees.
Why not here?
We finally figured it out: Because cold sinks.
In 2001, Kristen (who was working at a newspaper in Santa Fe at the time) moved all by herself-- well, OK, with 2 dogs
and a handful of chickens -- to this 23-acre property in a small village in southern Taos County, New Mexico. Her
intent at the time: To farm echinacea and some other medicinal herbs.
Kristen and Avrum were 0ff-and-On dating at the time -- they once broke up over a rotten orange, according to Nikolai's
Family Mythology. But eventually, after much emotional ruckus, they got married on Sept. 14, 2002. Kristen got pregnant
with Ella several days later.
Avrum and Nik moved up here that year, and Ella came along, followed shortly by Silas. Avrum's mom joined us the week
Ella was born. Thus began the life of Boxcar Farm.
It started with garlic. Avrum and his mother had been growing specialty garlics down in Torrance County for several
years, developing a beautiful display and fashion of braiding.
But over the last three years, the farm has evolved from a simple garlic business to something much more
elaborate. An entire acre is under cultivation (nevermind if our definiton of "under cultivation" is "plowed so the weeds
have more room to grow").
We have a small nursery business growing high-altitude vegetable starts. Also, we have put in trials of several strawberry
varieties (if you haven't tasted a home-grown strawberry in a while, you ought to see if you can find some-- they are infinitely
better than storebought). We have planted nearly 100 peony bushes, 2,000 square feet of sunflowers, a cut flower
garden, thousands of onions, rhubarb, asparagus, and some open-pollinated heirloom pumpkins in really funky shades of green
and white. We sell herbs, both medicinal and culinary, and we're working on cool-climate veggie crops like specialty lettuces
(arugula, etc) and root crops such as carrots and beets.
The problem: 65-degree temperature swings.
After four springs at our old farm, it became increasingly obvious that we couldn't grow things there because our spring
nights were brutal. We're at the very bottom of a valley, with high ridges on both sides-- our property was the last one before
the creek dumps into a deep canyon. Ask a meteorologist: Cold really does sink. The canyon was a funnel for the
cold coming off the 13,000 foot mountain peaks above us -- our 65-year-old neighbor, who has lived there since birth,
called it a "weather siphon."
In spring, we'd get slammed -- night after night -- with really hard frosts. Even rhubarb (one of the most cold-hardy
of all perennials) hates it there. We had several July frosts wipe out entire pumpkin crops.
Meanwhile, friends with gardens at 9,000 feet -- uphill -- had good crops of things we dared not even try. They
had fruit -- plums, apricots, cherries, peaches. We had a single, gnarly old apple tree with no apples.
Of the four springs we were there, our lilac bush only fully bloomed once -- because bizarre frosts in mid-May kill the
Right after a 22-degree June 6 frost in 2005, we got exasparated, and, on one of those larks we probably
should never have followed, went out to look at some properties for sale in the general area. We thought: Let's go higher.
The first afternoon, Kristen found the new place, despite exceedingly bad directions from the real estate agent.
The next day, we all met the agent out at the new property so we could see inside the new "house" (which really was more of
a mud shack). As it turned out, she didn't have the right key to the place, so we started looking for a window that wasn't
locked. We found one, and Avrum was holding it open so Kristen could crawl in. There on the window ledge: a garlic press.
Hmmm. A good omen.
A local contractor has estimated it will take $50,000 to make the place functional and liveable. That's not money we
had. But we were willing to take the risk. Surely the money will turn up, somehow. Someday.
Our new farm is gorgeous-- 26 irrigated acres with a streambed, giant oaks and junipers, plus 6 acres of hillside with
ponderosa pine and other shrubs. There are dozens and dozens of old fruit trees, some wild raspberries and gooseberries, and
gigantic old poplar trees. There is plenty of water, including an acequia fed by a mountain spring. Less than a mile up an
old rutted road, there is a creek that comes out of the high mountains.
And the best thing of all: There's fruit on the trees.


The theme “walking before running” continued this week as farmers continue to make progress toward completing this year’s planting season.
After touring the county on Friday and speaking to several producers, I am estimating we are 80 to 85 percent complete with planting both corn and soybeans. We still have many that have several acres to plant, but I think we are starting to see the “light at the end of the tunnel.”
I am also hearing the need for some replant as a result of poor emergence due to the cold extreme wet conditions we had earlier in the season. In many of these situations it is not whole field replant, but more spotting in areas.
I also know many livestock producers were able get some hay made this week. The rain late this week will slow things down again, but a favorable weather forecast through Tuesday should give farmers another window to get more acres planted and hopefully many will finish planting this week.
As we wind down planting season and the rain events slow work on many farms. I want to remind area producers to look into the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program — CFAP. The USDA Farm Service Agency and many of us in Extension have been trying to sort through all the details.
Locally, I have been communicating with Dale Hertlein, County Executive Director of the Clinton County Farm Service Agency to better understand the program and who may benefit from this program.
According to Hertlein, eligible producers who had an ownership share interest in 1 or more of the eligible CFAP commodities (4 categories listed below) can file a CFAP application by submitting a completed AD-3114, CFAP Application, to any USDA Service Center from May 26, 2020, through August 28, 2020.
An eligible producer is a person or legal entity who shares in the risk of producing a crop or livestock and who is entitled to a share in the crop or livestock available for marketing or would have shared had the crop or livestock been produced and marketed.
CFAP is available to persons and legal entities who had a share in the eligible commodity on January 15, 2020, and/or between April 16 and May 14, 2020, for all commodities other than dairy. Dairy is determined by looking at the months of January, February, and March 2020.
An application can be accepted using any of the following methods: (1) in person, when available; (2) by mail; (3) electronically by FAX or e-mail; or (4) online through www.farmers.gov.
The four categories mentioned include:
Non-Specialty Crops and Wool
Non-specialty crops eligible for CFAP payments include malting barley, canola, corn, upland cotton, millet, oats, soybeans, sorghum, sunflowers, durum wheat, and hard red spring wheat. Wool is also eligible.
Producers will be paid based on inventory subject to price risk held as of January 15, 2020. A payment will be made based on 50 percent of a producer’s 2019 total production or the 2019 inventory as of January 15, 2020, whichever is smaller, multiplied by the commodity’s applicable payment rates.
In the crop sector, there are many marketing contracts for producers may be involved with. Just this past week we received clarification on what non-specialty crop marketing contracts are eligible for CFAP and those would include: Basis Contract, Basis Fixed Contract, (Producer locks in basis leaving the future price to be set later); No Price Established, as well Delayed Price and Deferred Price contracts are eligible (in these cases, the producer delivers commodity without setting a sales price).
Keep in mind contracts not eligible include: Cash and Fixed Contracts, Forward Price, Cash Forward Price, Minimum Price, Options contracts, Window contracts, Hedge to Arrive, Futures and Futures fixed contracts.
Livestock eligible for CFAP include cattle, lambs, yearlings and hogs. The total payment will be calculated using the sum of the producer’s number of livestock sold between January 15 and April 15, 2020, multiplied by the payment rates per head, and the highest inventory number of livestock between April 16 and May 14, 2020, multiplied by the payment rate per head.
For dairy, the total payment will be calculated based on a producer’s certification of milk production for the first quarter of calendar year 2020 multiplied by a national price decline during the same quarter. The second part of the payment is based a national adjustment to each producer’s production in the first quarter.
For eligible specialty crops, the total payment will be based on the volume of production sold between January 15 and April 15, 2020; the volume of production shipped, but unpaid; and the number of acres for which harvested production did not leave the farm or mature product destroyed or not harvested during that same time period, and which have not and will not be sold.
Specialty crops include, almonds, apples, artichokes, asparagus, avocados, beans, blueberries, broccoli, cabbage, cantaloupe, carrots, cauliflower, celery, sweet corn, cucumbers, eggplant, garlic, grapefruit, kiwifruit; lemons, iceberg lettuce, romaine lettuce, mushrooms, dry onions, green onions, oranges, papayas, peaches, pears, pecans, bell type peppers, other peppers, potatoes, raspberries, rhubarb, spinach, squash, strawberries, sweet potatoes, tangerines, taro, tomatoes, walnuts, and watermelons.
A full list of eligible crops can be found on farmers.gov/cfap.
If you have specific questions about CFAP contact Dale Hertlein and his staff at 937-382-2315. Information is provided on the program by USDA along with a webinar for new FSA program participants is available at farmers.gov/CFAP.
Finally you can find out more information at https://farmoffice.osu.edu/home.
Tony Nye is the state coordinator for the Ohio State University Extension Small Farm Program and has been an OSU Extension Educator for agriculture and natural resources for over 30 years, currently serving Clinton County and the Miami Valley EERA.


Are push reel mowers any good?
If you’re looking for an environmentally friendly and cost-effective way to mow your lawn, a push reel mower may be a good option for you. Push reel mowers are powered by you, not by gas or electricity, so they don’t produce emissions and they’re very quiet. They’re also much cheaper to operate than gas-powered or electric mowers.
The main downside of push reel mowers is that they require some effort to use. If you have a large lawn, it can be tiring to push a reel mower around for an extended period of time. And, if your lawn is very uneven, a push reel mower may not give you the best results. Overall, though, push reel mowers are a solid choice for many homeowners.
o reel mowers cut better?
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Overall, there are pros and cons to both reel and rotary mowers. It’s important to weigh all the factors before making a decision on which type of mower is right for you and your lawn.
Which is better a 5 blade or 7 blade reel mower?
There is no clear answer as to whether a 5 blade or 7 blade reel mower is better. It really depends on your personal preferences and needs. If you have a small lawn, then a 5 blade reel mower may be sufficient. However, if you have a larger lawn, then a 7 blade reel mower may be a better option. Ultimately, it is up to you to decide which type of reel mower is best for your needs.
Are reel mowers hard to push?
Are reel mowers hard to push? This is a common question that we get here at Lawn Mower Pros. The answer is: it depends. If you have a small, flat lawn, then a reel mower should be relatively easy to push. However, if your lawn is large and hilly, then a reel mower may be more difficult to push. In general, the larger and more uneven your lawn is, the more difficult it will be to push a reel mower.


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It' been one week since my Daddy planted all the veggies and herbs in our garden. The plants are all growing fast (strawberries, tomatoes, bell peppers) and we are anxiously waiting for all the seeds to sprout. Today was a great day. We went for a long walk and ran around at the park since there were no other dogs there. Mommy shared more of her short ribs with me. I was in Heaven!
What pretty plants!ReplyDelete
Solid Gold Dancer
That is a pawsome garden! My mom has not planted any veggies, but may plant just a couple of cherry tomotoes.ReplyDelete
Are the strawberries ready for you yet?
I always thought watched seeds didn't sprout?ReplyDelete
Oh wait, that pots and boiling...
I'm wondering when woo will get some LONG or TALL ribs!
Sounds like a perfect day! The joy of watching your garden come to life, a blissful run in the Park, and a shared meal...could you wish for more?ReplyDelete
It must be very interesting to see your granden growing!
More short ribs? Lucky you!
Kisses and hugs
I like your Dad's raised veggie bed. The plants I guard are in pots. Maybe my parents should make a bed for some veggies or strawberries.ReplyDelete