On April 16, the 2012 Conference on quality supervision of non cotton fibers was held in Kunming, beautiful Yunnan Province. More than 80 representatives from fiber inspection institutions in 23 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the central government, as well as non cotton fiber producing areas and trading markets attended the meeting. Sun Huichuan, deputy director of China Fiber Inspection Bureau, and Liu Bin, director of the National Cocoon and silk Office of the Ministry of Commerce, attended the meeting and delivered a speech. Liu Guangyu, deputy director of Yunnan Provincial Bureau of quality and technical supervision, gave a warm speech. Heads of governments in major non cotton fiber producing areas and relevant enterprises were invited to attend the meeting
review and check whether the communication line between the experimental machine and the computer is connected normally;: Reviewing the development of non cotton fiber quality supervision in recent years, deputy director Sun Huichuan first mentioned the word "Xie" to thank the Ministry of Commerce, local government departments and the quality supervision system for their help and support for non cotton fiber work, as well as the efforts of front-line inspection personnel for the development of non cotton fiber. He said, "the achievements of non cotton fiber work are inseparable from the support and help from all aspects. Without them, we would not have our rapid development today. Therefore, when summarizing the achievements, the first thing to think of is gratitude."
according to the data of non cotton fiber work in 2011 provided by the wool, hemp, cocoon and chemical fiber quality supervision office of China National fiber Bureau, there were 177 enterprises subject to notarial inspection in China in 2011, with a total of 86500 tons of non cotton fiber inspected, including 9975 tons of cashmere, 29000 tons of hemp, 1000 tons of raw silk and 46000 tons of Mulberry Cocoons. In 2011, a total of 24 supervision and spot checks of non cotton fiber notarization inspection of 6 varieties were organized and completed, and the average compliance rate of supervision and spot check reached 93.6%. In terms of the technical level of inspection work, establish a verification system during the operation of notarization inspection equipment to ensure the quality of inspection work, actively carry out personnel training and comparison of inspection technology according to the characteristics of non cotton fiber detection, and stipulate that new inspectors of silkworm dry cocoons must pass the theoretical and practical examination before taking up their posts. From the above data, it can be seen that the non cotton fiber work in 2011 was in a stable improvement trend in both "quantity" and "quality"
based on the above data, sun Huichuan used the word "stable" to evaluate the supervision of non cotton fibers last year. He said: "Since 2004, the notarization and inspection of non cotton fiber has been expanded from the public inspection of plush, raw silk, closing the controller and computer; the public inspection of hemp has been extended to the public inspection of dry cocoons. The 'stability' of the development of non cotton work is reflected in four aspects: first, the stable financial guarantee, the annual financial budget of the Ministry of finance gives some financial support to the notarization and inspection, and the intensity is increased year by year; second, the non cotton work has formed a relatively stable and perfect working system, from industry to industry A relatively complete working system has been formed in terms of working procedures and procedures, supervision and sampling inspection system, intermediate inspection and personnel training; Third, a stable and reliable technical support has been established, a group of inspectors have been trained, and a number of laboratories with relatively good conditions have been established, especially those for silkworm notarization and inspection are relatively advanced; Fourth, a relatively stable working situation has been formed. Since the notarization and inspection of non cotton fibers in 2004, a stable working situation has been formed. "
improvement: further consolidate the foundation and improve the effectiveness
looking at the overall situation, although the quality supervision of non cotton fibers has developed rapidly and made some achievements, the foundation is not solid enough, and the effectiveness of notarial inspection needs to be improved. From the statistical data of 2011, the proportion of non cotton fiber notarization inspection is still relatively low. The amount of cotton notarization and inspection has covered 80% of China's total cotton output, while the public inspection of non cotton fibers is far from reaching the ideal goal. This is mainly because the public inspection of non cotton fibers is still more dependent on the support of government finance, rather than due to the normal operation of the system and mechanism, that is, its foundation in the market is not stable, and the promotion speed is greatly restricted
sun Huichuan said: "The adoption rate of the notarial inspection report in the dry cocoon market transaction is relatively high, but the real adoption rate in the production of enterprises and other aspects is not high before the cement is dried, which shows that the foundation of the public inspection of non cotton fibers is not solid enough. Notarial inspection is the need of market transactions on the one hand, and production on the other hand. Only by finding a way to guide the downstream production, can the foundation of the notarial inspection be stable and the development of it be promising, otherwise, only With the support of several markets, there are hidden dangers in the future development. "
director Liu Bin of the National Cocoon and silk office also believes that the guiding role of notarial inspection on production enterprises determines the recognition of enterprises for notarial inspection, and also directly affects the effectiveness of notarial inspection. The effectiveness of notarial inspection and the existence foundation of notarial inspection complement each other. If the effectiveness cannot be widely recognized, the existence foundation of non cotton fiber public inspection will not be stable. Liu Bin believes that the validity of the notarized inspection data of silkworm cocoons and the relevance of controlling downstream production data need to be studied. If the silk reeling factory can use the data of silkworm Dry Cocoon Notary Inspection to guide the reeling production process, raw material purchase or purchase price, then the Notary Inspection will naturally be recognized by the enterprise, and the effectiveness of the notary inspection can be reflected
deployment: "three accelerations" and "four relationships"
the quality development outline issued and implemented by the State Council in 2012 is a guiding and directional document for quality supervision in the next 10 years. At the same time, this year, the General Administration of quality supervision, inspection and Quarantine of the people's Republic of China also proposed a 12 character policy of "focusing on quality, ensuring safety, promoting development, and strengthening quality inspection". The issuance and implementation of these documents and policies have played a guiding role in the development of fiber inspection. Non cotton fiber inspection work should also be considered, studied and developed in these two overall situations. Taking this as the general idea, sun Huichuan put forward the "three accelerations" and handled the "four relationships" for the quality supervision of non cotton fibers in 2012: accelerating the development is not only the requirement of the self-development of the comprehensive fiber inspection work, but also the requirement of the self-development of the quality supervision of non cotton fibers. First, speed up the pace of quality supervision. Compared with cotton quality supervision, non cotton fiber quality supervision is a "short board", so we must speed up the development. Starting from the 12th Five Year Plan, the quality supervision of non cotton fibers should realize the two wheel drive of notarization inspection and quality supervision. The second is to accelerate the pace of improving the effectiveness of notarization. The main work is to do a good job in two aspects: first, the quality department of the general administration requires that quality analysis be done every quarter. For fiber inspection, in the law enforcement and crackdown on fake cotton and floc fibers, a normative report should be formed every quarter. At the same time, we try to require everyone to also conduct quality analysis on non cotton fibers every quarter, especially in key real estate areas. The second is the research on the correlation between Notarization inspection data and reeling production control data, so as to promote the improvement of work effectiveness. Third, accelerate the pace of basic work. The basic work includes inspection methods, standards and technical level. Non cotton fiber work is still far behind in the development of basic work, which is reflected in the fact that the inspection still stays in the traditional inspection methods, and high-tech is not widely used. In addition, the standard of non cotton fiber is not only long in standard age, but also not closely combined with the actual production, and out of touch with production and actual application. On the other hand is the detection technology. Although from the data point of view, the compliance rate of supervision and sampling inspection is relatively high, the actual inspection technology and level are not very stable
to achieve rapid development, we should deal with four relationships: first, the relationship between the program and the goal. The development of fiber inspection work should be guided by the "quality development outline" and the twelve character policy of "grasping quality, ensuring safety, promoting development in the dock exit square, and strengthening quality inspection", and non cotton fiber quality supervision should be carried out around the general objectives and requirements of quality inspection work. The second is the relationship between inside and outside. We should jump out of the fiber inspection, look at the fiber inspection work from the perspective of quality inspection, industry, local economy and industrial development, study the fiber inspection work, and formulate the work objectives, plans and measures of fiber inspection. The third is the relationship between the subject matter and the subject matter, that is, the relationship between Notary Inspection and system mechanism. Now the public inspection has reached a certain scale, but the construction of system and mechanism has not kept up well. Notarial inspection is the support and foundation for the survival and development of fiber inspection. In order to develop steadily in the long term, we must build the foundation, that is, the system and mechanism. Fourth, the relationship between inheritance and development. Non cotton fibers should not only inherit the mature experience and practices of cotton, but also combine the characteristics and conditions of the quality of non cotton fibers. Therefore, in the process of accelerating development, we must innovate, be brave to jump out of the existing thinking mode, emancipate the mind, and forge ahead
the participants also seriously discussed the "2012 key points of non cotton fiber quality supervision", "guidance on quality credit classification supervision of cocoon harvesting and drying enterprises" and "implementation plan for public inspection and pricing of combined cocoon sales" and other documents
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Fake or imitation honey is honey-like solution. Made without the help of bees or use sugar as nectar. Have generally the same as the original honey color. Because it is difficult for lay people to differentiate between honey and artificial honey. In companies that have received production licenses will include a description of products so that it can be seen whether it is genuine or synthetic honey. Synthetic honey outstanding of which is honey melon, pumpkin watermelon, and dates.
Honey has long been widely produced fake people. By mixing glucose with sugar, fruit, flavor and dye. Fake honey in the laboratory will be identified by chemical analysis. The
content of HMF (5-hydroxy methyl furfural) with maximum 3mg/100gram,
the activity of the enzyme diastase content of at least 5 and the ratio
of potassium (K) and sodium (Na) in the original honey around 4.0 while
the fake honey from 0.005 to 0.1.
Levels of testing the authenticity of honey is not easy, in addition to the cost is also expensive. It takes advanced tools to detect the presence or absence of a mixture with other sugars in honey. Meanwhile,
the efficacy of honey for the obvious health benefits, making the rogue
trader to have a mix with sugar cane or palm sugar. For the average person, issued by the sweet taste of honey and mix difficult to distinguish genuine. With the look and feel, honey experts will be able to distinguish between the original and the fake honey. One of the most practical test is to use a pH meter. False honey typically has a pH of 2.4 to 3.3 or above 5, while honey has a pH of 3.4 to 4.5. To find out more can be done in a laboratory test of honey content. One of the laboratory where the testing of honey found in Bogor.
Honey in Indonesia itself is divided into two, namely the result of honey bees and wild honey livestock. The
definition of livestock honey is honey is taken from the flower nectar
of certain trees such as rambutan, kelengkeng, durian and so on. When the trees are flowering, then digiringlah bees that are already in the boxes to the tree plantation. Characteristic aroma of honey is honey livestock in accordance with the nectar of tree infestation.
Meanwhile, forest honey, more varied nectar sucked from flowers for a variety of trees. Forest honey is better known because more nutrients are made up of minerals and vitamins. Type of wild honey bees would be better than honey bees livestock. The best type of honey it will not freeze even if placed in the freezer for months because the water level is below 20%.
Nevertheless, both wild honey and honey livestock have weaknesses. When honey is harvested in the rainy season will contain lots of rain, while the properties of its own rain water is acidic. In addition to causing more liquid, honey is also oxidized the air becomes more acidic and will be fermented. Consequently, the gas can break through the bottle cap. Ants were not approached because of the sour-sour taste sweet. When the honey of this type put into the freezer will be easily frozen, even including the original.
Actually, there are several ways to determine the authenticity of honey scientifically. For
example, by carbon analysis, microscopic analysis,
hydroxymethylfurfural analysis, analysis of the polarity of light and
last test of acidity. Of the five ways, four of the first to use tools that are quite expensive and specific expertise. So, not everyone can do it. While the acidity test, a test is fairly easy and relatively inexpensive. But, still requires a deep knowledge of the honey. If not, it will be difficult to distinguish where the original honey, honey mixture, and honey-made (artificial honey).
developing the habit of testing the authenticity of honey, which
indicated light when burned with cigarette lighters, eggs can be cooked,
not seeped when dripped on newsprint, and so on. The test is actually not one hundred percent true, still need proof through the laboratory.
there are other ways that could become a benchmark and be done by
everyone, namely with a drop of honey in the water on a white porcelain
plate. When the plate rocked to the left and right, then before it is mixed with honey to form a hexagon or honeycomb. The longer it lasts hexagon shape, meaning the better the nutrients contained within honey is honey alias. The faster the hexagon shape is fading, it is clear that the honey mixture, because nutrients had decreased significantly.
Another way that may be easily done is the same as above, but the plate did not shake it. Quite taken any action. The original honey that has a low water content will not get water on the plate becomes turbid. While honey has been mixed or artificial honey will gradually make the water turbid. Do ants can be a benchmark to determine the honey is authentic or not? In essence, the nature of the ants like sweet things, including existing sweetness of honey. However,
the more viscous honey (water content slightly) more difficult for ants
to detect the location of the sweet taste of honey is due to molecules
that exist in the honey remains intact, not broken. Conversely, when the water level is high (above 20%), then the ants easily approached.


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Fairfield Idaho, 2005 — Brian Shields pulls his truck to the side of a rural Idaho highway to fire up his Pocket PC, check his GPS and talk on his headset phone. He is stroking his Fu Manchu while finalizing another pipe deal and looks more like one of the Hells Angels than a technically advanced traveling sales rep. Shields hangs up, sits and stares over the steering wheel at his big-sky office. Rows of irrigation sprinklers cover green alfalfa fields sprawl to the distant Sawtooth Mountains that punctuating the horizon. “Nature didn’t plan for this country to be so green,” he says, indicating that only 8 to 12 inches of rain falls annually and not even that much during the last seven years of record drought. “But smart farmers have always figured out a way to make this land produce; I’m just glad that polyethylene pipe is becoming a part of the equation.”
Shields is talking about a 19,000-foot high density polyethylene (HDPE) pipeline that will replace an open irrigation ditch for a conservation-minded farmer. The pipeline will not only conserve precious water, it is an energy saver, and the federal government is so impressed with the project that it is paying for half of the construction cost.
In the mid to late 1800’s, the sagebrush country of Southern Idaho held great potential for homesteaders. The soil was rich but lacked one crucial element to produce crops — water. What was worse, a huge volume of water flowed unchecked down Idaho’s rivers through the arid lands and out of the state. As early as the 1850’s, farm entrepreneurs hand-dug crude ditches to bring river water to small farms where they grew vegetables and other crops to sell to miners flocking to the gold rush bonanza in the high county. This system has grown into thousands of miles of canals, laterals and irrigation ditches that are responsible for a $5.3 billion agriculture economy. What’s more, many feel ditch irrigation is the most significant activity in the history of Idaho and consider it the key that truly unlocked the West.
Nature didn’t plan for this country to be so green
The use of polyethylene pipe to replace open ditches is the latest evolution in Idaho’s rich history of crop irrigation. The benefits of having a pipeline instead of an open ditch can be staggering. For instance, water is traditionally pulled from the ditches with pumps. The fuel expense for pumps alone can take a huge bite out of the bottom line. Primo Farms, the 6,000-acre family farming operation that is installing the pipeline, uses 80,000 to 100,000 gallons of diesel fuel each year in pumps that bring water to its crops. The pipeline will be gravity fed which will eliminate the need for pumps. This will save close to $200,000 in overhead for the farm and is the kind of energy conservation that intrigued the government.
Third generation farmer, John Pratt of Primo Farms, discovered that the National Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) had a program that would match funds for farmers that were implementing energy saving practices into their farming operation. One of the specifications is that the project has to be a 100% energy-replacing project to qualify for the funding. Since the pipeline will completely eliminate the pumps, it passed the criteria.
“We did a feasibility study to find out how much money we could save and determined we could pay for the pipeline with the savings in diesel fuel in three years,” said Pratt. “The government grant for energy conservation was just an added benefit along with the value of the land which will greatly appreciate with the new pipeline.”
Pratt feels that perhaps the strongest benefit of the pipeline is the amount of water it will conserve. Farmers in the area are allotted a certain amount of acre-feet of water based on water levels in nearby Cedar Mesa Reservoir. Once the allotment is used, the landowner can have no more water.
“Water is everything in the West and our holding reservoirs are low,” said Pratt. “Farmers have to learn how to embrace technology that conserves water if they’re going to make it.” Farmers in the area order water for their fields from Cedar Mesa Canal System. The water company releases water through the canal system through gates to each farmer’s irrigation ditches. The water company may have to release double the amount of water that the farmer requests to allow for “ditch loss” before the water reaches the farmers head gate. Ditch loss is water that evaporates or seeps into the ground while in the ditch.
“The pipeline will save about 25% of the water we use and that 25% could make up the difference between a poor crop, and a bumper crop,” said Pratt. Pratt believes that the pipeline is just another effort to be responsible for the land and water much like the use of sprinkler systems, which he exclusively uses instead of flood irrigation. It is estimated that sprinklers use 40% less water than flood irrigation.
Pratt first discovered HDPE when a neighboring farmer was installing the pipe for the same kind of project. He was impressed with how easily the pipeline was installed and that it would require almost no maintenance in the future. That’s when he decided to find out more and called Brian Shields with High Country Fusion based in Fairfield Idaho. Shields supplied the HDPE pipe, McElroy fusion equipment, and trained Pratt in the butt fusion procedure.
Butt fusion is the process of using heat and pressure to connect polyethylene pipe end to end. The ends of the pipe are melted with a heater and after it has become molten, the pipe ends are pressed together and held until the melt cools. The resulting joint is stronger than the pipe itself so the pipe has no joint and becomes a monolithic structure.
“With fused joints, the pipe line has no weak link so there are no leaks,” says Shields. “HDPE pipe has proven itself over the last thirty years in the gas industry and is starting to make a big impact in the water industry. The farm irrigation industry is a natural fit.”
Shields points out that since farm irrigation is by far the largest consumer of water in the West, it is the area that conservation measures can have the greatest affect. The battles over water control in the state are becoming heated and law practices that specialize in water law are among the most successful in the state. An entire section of Idaho Code is now devoted just to water. He feels that as water becomes more valuable and the news of these types of irrigation pipelines spreads, the door will open for HDPE to become a strong solution to the water shortage problem and ultimately make his job of selling the pipe easier.
In the 160 years since water was first used on the Idaho frontier, there has evolved a sophisticated network of thousands of miles of canals, laterals and ditches. There are literally hundreds of irrigation districts, ditch companies, canal companies and other entities directly involved with the delivery of water from river to land. With the shortage of water, battles over control of the water will grow and farmers who adopt the latest technologies like HDPE will prevail and continue to make the land produce.
“Water has defined and shaped the lives of the people in rural Idaho ,” said Shields. “Some farmers are starting to improve their operations by the way they conserve water, but no matter how they decide to deal with the shortage, the task of learning about and accepting new technology, pales in comparison to the pain sweat and struggle experienced by the pioneers that first decided to make this land produce.”


The training system used in all vineyards is spurred cordon: each plant brings four or five “spurs” to the cordon on which the buds originate as do the shoots for the year’s production. Although this training system allows for some mechanized agricultural procedures, most of the work is carried out manually throughout the year in order to tend to the unique qualities of each vine.
The plant density is about 5,000 plants per hectare, ideal for this terrain, to obtain a balanced development of the canopy and roots of the vines as well as of a production of top quality grapes.
In each vineyard the type of rootstock is chosen according to the physical-chemical components of the soil: they are used to graft rooted cuttings that produce loose packed bunches with quite small seeds. In the 1990s, an experimental vineyard was planted where diverse historical clones were reunited and catalogued to compare each one’s characteristics from the same type of soil.
The vineyards of the estate are planted on a downward slope from the winery to the Orcia River, which marks the property line. On this long strip of land, the altitude and soil composition vary and the grapes express the diversity of this territory in a completely original way. Sangiovese is indeed a grape variety that is very sensitive to the environment in which it is grown; the type of agronomical choices made and their timing and execution throughout the season are also important factors in obtaining high quality grapes.


Subak – a UNESCO World Heritage
This irrigation system, which dates back to the 9th century but is still in use today, can be found in the agricultural areas of Bali and stretches through terraced rice fields and even connects the fields to nearby temples. Temple priests who practice Tri Hita Karana, a philosophy that seeks to bring harmony to the spiritual, human, and natural worlds, keep an eye on water management.
The Bali Subak system is an ancient and intricate irrigation system that plays a pivotal role in Balinese agriculture and cultural heritage. This UNESCO-recognized agricultural system is not only crucial for sustaining the island’s agriculture but also holds deep religious significance and reflects the profound interconnectedness of the Balinese people with their environment.
Religious Significance: The Subak system is deeply entwined with Balinese Hinduism, and its management is overseen by water temples, which are considered sacred sites. These water temples are essential for maintaining harmony between humans, nature, and the spiritual world. Balinese farmers believe that water is a gift from the gods, and the water temples act as mediators, ensuring proper distribution of water and coordinating planting and harvesting schedules.
Complexity and Functioning: The Subak system is intricate, involving a complex network of canals, tunnels, weirs, and terraced rice fields. The water is sourced from rivers or springs and channeled through a series of canals to reach the rice paddies. A unique and democratic water-sharing system, called “Subak Sanggah,” is employed, ensuring fair water distribution to all farmers within a specific Subak community.
The system relies on precise timing and coordination to control water flow. Water temple priests, known as “Pemangku,” carry out rituals and offerings to appease the gods and seek their blessings for a bountiful harvest. The priests also interpret natural signs, such as the behavior of birds or the movement of stars, to determine the appropriate time for planting and harvesting.
Importance for the Balinese People: The Subak system is not only an agricultural technique but also a way of life and an essential part of Balinese identity. The system fosters a strong sense of community and collective responsibility among farmers. It promotes cooperation and harmony among neighboring villages, reinforcing the Balinese people’s interconnectedness with nature and each other.
Temples Associated with the Subak System:
Pura Taman Ayun: Located in Mengwi, Pura Taman Ayun is considered one of the most important water temples. It was built in the 17th century and served as the royal family’s temple, reflecting its historical significance and cultural importance.
Pura Ulun Danu Batur: Situated on the shores of Lake Batur, Pura Ulun Danu Batur is a significant water temple in the Kintamani region. It is dedicated to the goddess Dewi Danu, who is the protector of lakes and rivers. The temple plays a vital role in managing the water supply for the surrounding rice terraces.
Pura Ulun Danu Bratan: Located on the shores of Lake Bratan in Bedugul, this iconic water temple is a popular tourist attraction. It is dedicated to Dewi Danu and is known for its picturesque setting amidst the serene lake and lush surroundings.
The Subak system’s preservation and maintenance reflect the Balinese people’s commitment to their cultural heritage and sustainable agricultural practices. It stands as a testament to the island’s harmonious relationship with nature and its deep-rooted religious beliefs, making it a unique and vital aspect of Bali’s cultural landscape.


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Red Apple Farm| Phillipston, Massachusetts
Apple picking, barbecue, animals, a gift shop and a beautiful pumpkin patch sums up my weekend. I went to visit my family in Massachusetts this past weekend and brought my nieces and nephews to the Red Apple Farm, located in Phillipston, Massachusetts. If you live in the area or are just visiting Massachusetts this fall season, you MUST check out the Red Apple Farm. The farm is a perfect family escape that's fun for both adults and children. I had a blast at the Red Apple Farm, and my nieces and nephews did not want to leave.In honor of Halloween, first we wanted to pick pumpkins from the pumpkin patch to bring home and carve. At the Red Apple Farm, there is a patch of pumpkins to pick from with all different size pumpkins to choose from. The pumpkin patch is absolutely beautiful and puts you in the Halloween spirit. My nieces and nephews had a blast running around finding their special pumpkin to carve while I was searching for the perfect pumpkin for my grandmother to make pumpkin pie with. My family had a great time searching for the perfect pumpkin! Next, we went to feed the animals on the farm. On the farm, there are chickens, rabbits, goats, pigs and cows and you can purchase food to feed them all. Again, my nieces and nephews had a blast feeding the animals. I especially loved feeding the pigs because whenever I see pigs they remind me of my favorite childhood book, "Charlotte's Web."
In addition, there is a great gift shop that includes candies, sauces and products made from apples. One of my favorites are the warm apple donuts they make fresh on the farm. The apple donuts are addicting and I'm pretty sure I ate three of them. There is also delicious barbecue to eat on the farm, which is my favorite! (Try the baked beans!)
Last but not least, there are rows and rows of apple trees to go apple picking. The farm provides you with apple bags to purchase and you can fill the bags to the top with apples. I love going apple picking because that means someone is baking apple pie or apple crisp, and that just makes my belly happy. Thanks to the Red Apple Farm I had an awesome weekend with my family and memories that will last a lifetime. Again, if you are in the Phillipston area visit The Red Apple Farm, you will not regret it!


Clover Meadow is the only certified organic, travel green winery in the Midwest. Winemaking has been in our family for over a century and our family continues the tradition using ancient methods developed in 3rd century abbeys and monasteries. Clover Meadows vineyards and orchards are nestled within some of the oldest forests in Wisconsin’s beautiful Bashaw Valley, known for its clear spring water and mild growing season. These natural resources, along with our sustainable, eco-friendly growing philosophy, create fresh, pure organic wines that delight the senses and compliment any occasion. Our wines range from the eclectic dandelion and onion wine to the wonderful nouveau style and table wines. Clover Meadow has a wine for everyone. The commitment to sustainable, organic growing methods didn’t stop there: far from public sources of water and electricity, our pristine acres are irrigated from a man-made pond that efficiently collects rainwater and snowmelt, and powered by the wind. Be sure to stop by our cafe’ to enjoy some delectable treats to accompany your wine.


CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Bicol local government unit agriculturists were cited during the 10th Philippine National Corn Congress. held in Cagayan de Oro City, Limketkai Center on November 19 to 21, 2014.
Baao, Naga City, Tigaon, Ligao City and Calabanga received project grants worth P1M each plus trophy.
The municipal /city agriculturists of said LGUs except Tigaon were also awarded and received cash prize of P30,000 each. These include Ramon Bitao of Baao who topped the list of winners under this category, Ma. Edna B. Bongalonta of Naga city, Cesar D. Sodsod of Ligao city and Gil Gabriel H. Bordado III of Calabanga. Lea M. Beltran and Menandro U. Calingacion of Naga city were awarded as municipal/city coordinators and received P25,000 each and trophy.
The Corn Congress was attended by Department of Agriculture top officials led by Undersecretary for Operations Atty. Emerson U. Palad; Undersecretary for Administration and Finance Antonio A. Fleta; Assistant secretary for Field Operations and National Rice and Corn Program Coordinator, Edilberto M. de Luna; Assistant secretary for Finance Ophelia P. Agawin and DA Reg. 10 regional executive director, Lealyn A. Ramos and PhilMaize president, Roger V. Navarro attended the event.
It was convened by the Philippine Maize Federation, the Department of Agriculture Field Offi ce No.5, the city government of Cagayan de Oro and the province of Misamis Oriental. It gathered the corn industry players and stakeholders: the corn farmers, business group, agri-input suppliers, representatives from the government, private sector and academe.
Seventeen (17) Bicolano corn technicians were also awarded P20,000 cash prize each and trophy. They are: Jonafel Taduran, Elena N.Salvamante, Marly Corporal, Carlos Samar, Lourdes Ibarbia, Noel G. Manaog, Amelita O. Palacio, Dely B. Nocos, Elsa N. Bonagua, Magdalena P. Pobocan, Santiago B. Enrique, Victor B. Cortez, Felicisima M. Obiasca, Joshua T. Ipo, Teresita A. Barce, Lilibeth O. Patoc and Benedicto C. Heraldo.
Bicol LGUs honored in Corn Congress


In just 15 years, Croatia’s Istrian peninsula in the northern Adriatic has become one of the world’s best producers of olive oil, decorated with top industry awards.
Denis Ivosevic from the Istrian Tourist Board said that Some 15 years ago there were practically no producers of bottled olive oil in Istria and there was no expert verification of its quality. Now Istria has become a region where guests come also because they know what kind of olive oil they can buy.
Manuel Grubic, the owner of an olive oil mill in the town of Bale, said the quality of the oil is based on the work of small family producers. He revealed that the olive harvest is done manually, they are processed immediately and the quantity produced is relatively small.
Miroslav Pliso, a lawyer who started his small olive oil business some 20 years ago, said that a focus on quality production and the industry awards had put Istria on the map with tourists seeking good local gastronomy. The price of the oil is quite high in comparison to the price of an average good quality oil which costs around 100-120 kuna ($16) per litre. We bottle the oil in the quantity of 0.25 litres and the price per litre is around 600 kuna. He also declared that his output is some 2,000 liters of top quality olive oil a year.
In 2020, Istria won the Flos Olei guide’s best region in the world award for extra virgin olive oil for a 6th consecutive year. The guide is compiled by expert tasters.
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From harvest, through production, we take the greatest pride and care to guarantee you the freshest, most flavoursome products. Freshness, flavour and premium quality are the characteristics that set Pukara Estate apart. We continue to achieve these year after year, season after season, with our true commitment to agriculture and sustainable farming practices.
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Understanding olive oil
Not all Olive Oil is created equal, regardless of what the packaging says.
The most important factor is understanding how the Olive Oil was obtained from the olive. Virgin olive oil is obtained from the olive only, using solely mechanical or other physical means, in certain thermal conditions, which do not alter the oil in any way. It is pure fruit juice, so to speak.
Refined Olive Oil is obtained by treating low quality or defective virgin olive oil with the use of charcoal and other chemical and physical filters. An obsolete equivalent is "pure olive oil". Though it may be confusing, you should be aware that the term olive oil, when used alone, refers to a blend of refined olive oil and virgin olive oil.
Pukara Estate’s Australian extra virgin olive oils are made from the finest olives, sustainably grown in the Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia. Olives are mechanically harvested at their best and pressed immediately to create fresh, flavoursome and well balanced oils. The oils are stored onsite in a climate controlled storage facility and are bottled on demand to ensure optimal freshness. Our range of Australian Oil offers a unique and versatile way to enhance your favourite dishes.
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We had to have some major landscaping work done, and the new sod that was put down was a different color from the surrounding yard.
“That’s because your existing grass had been in the shade,” said our tree guy, “but now with all the shade gone, the grass will look healthier and more attractive.”
Many of us work in someone else’s shade or shadow—a parent, a stronger brand, a thought leader, a loud voice. We need to step out from under it, and grow healthy in the light.
And, like a tree, just maybe some of the shade producers need to be cut down to size.
© Alan Weiss 2015


Garden Tips & Tricks: Haute House Studio's Top Three Foolproof Perennial Selections
On June 19, co-owner Marsha Hunt, led the most wonderful garden tour at her home in Edina, MN. Each workshop attendee was led on a 1.5 hour tour of her extensive gardens where Marsha shared fool-proof gardening tips for growing hardy perennials, how and when to divide your plants, and to how to achieve color in the garden all-season long. She also shared surprisingly simple techniques for creating espaliered walls of climbing garden roses and walls of wisteria vines. As an added bonus, everyone got to take home a hardy perennial division to plant in their own garden. And now, Marsha is sharing those tips with everyone. Read below and check out a couple video clips from the Haute House Garden tour. Enjoy!
Haute House Studio Top 3 Foolproof Perennial Selections
These perennials (pictures below) are so hardy and carefree, they are almost guaranteed to grow in your garden year after year:
Hosta - there are literally hundreds of varieties but Patriot is one of our favorites. While hosta is one of the best choices for the shade garden, it thrives even more in part sun, and it also does well in nearly full sun if watered.
Stella D’Oro Day Lily - This compact beauty has profuse golden blooms in early summer. Perfect for garden borders and driveway borders, it seems unaffected by road salt.
Autumn Joy Stonecrop Sedum - A perfect choice for nearly all growing conditions - it loves full sun and doesn’t need much watering, but it does equally well in part shade and we have even had success in very shady locations. The lovely gray-green foliage gives way to pink and then to burgundy heads in the fall.
The soil in our part of Edina and many other metro areas is heavy clay that even these hardy plants have trouble thriving in. To plant, buy a bag of topsoil, dig your hole at least twice as big as your root depth, fill with some topsoil, place your plant on top, and then cover with the remaining topsoil. It will give your roots room to grow.
All of the above perennials can be divided every 2-3 years if desired to fill your garden. Treat them almost like a ground cover - they can be planted close enough together and divided frequently to fill in bare spaces to eliminate the need for annual mulching. Dividing these hardy plants is extremely simple - take a garden spade and in a minute or two, you have multiple plants to for your garden. Check out our video here.


You can find various methods to increate the biomass pellets quality. As an illustration, using binding agent is one element you can think about. Besides that, there are many other material to be used as binding agent. But here we strongly suggest utilising vegetable oil.
It is not difficult to answer this question. Some components, for example, like wood, don't need to put the binders, since there are already enough lignin inside the cell of the wood. The lignin is a kind of sugar. The content of lignin decides the solidity of the plant. So you can see why wood is so hard in all the plants. The pellet mill will generate heat and pressure to soften the lignin and then the raw material can be bind together by the lignin. When the pellets leave the pellet mill, the lignin will be cooled down and enable the pellets to become harder and solid. Consequently, if you are coping with the raw material that is deficient in lignin, the pellets will break down easily if you don't add the extra binding agent which can make them become more condensed.
Inexpensive price and good effect are the two important factors that why vegetable is favoured. Also you can contemplate adding other Pellet Binders something like starch, dried distiller grain, which is a bit more high priced than vegetable oil.
Apart from what we mention before, you can also figure out vegetable oil still has other uses. To illustrate, vegetable oil can help you remove the corrosive substance within the pellet mill before you'll commence the pellet mill production. This can better maintain the function of the machine. Even during the biomass pellet production, vegetable oil can also be very beneficial. It can help reduce the pressure. If you are doing pellets with some very hard material such as wood, the pressure it produces would somehow degrade the pellet mill die and gives you excellent effect.
However, it doesn't suggest the more vegetable oil, the better the pellet quality would be. If you use too much vegetable oil, the result will not be better but also squander money. If you are not sure about the proper dosage, you can check with the pellet mill manufacturer or other skilled pellets maker. Also, you can use small dosage at first, then gradually adjust the use level according to the real fact.


Preserving soil quality in the long term
Spatial planning tools, agriculture and forestry that suit local conditions, nationwide soil mapping, and a more committed and coherent soil policy are the cornerstones of the measures put forward by the National Research Programme “Sustainable Use of Soil as a Resource” (NRP 68) to safeguard soil quality in Switzerland in the long term.
By virtue of its properties, soil fulfils a wide variety of functions. Its value to society – in agriculture and forestry, drinking water production, protection against natural hazards such as flooding or earthquakes, and climate protection – is inestimable. Without adapted soil use, ecosystem services are lost. Soil in Switzerland is under threat from compaction, erosion and loss of organic material and biodiversity as well as from contaminant and nutrient input.
Find the full press release herehttp://www.snf.ch
National Research Programme “Sustainable Use of Soil as a Resource” (NRP 68)
NRP 68 lays the groundwork for the sustainable use of soil in Switzerland. In so doing, it considers both the environmental and economic benefits of soil. The concept of ecosystem services makes it possible to realise the value of soil functions and their contribution to human well-being. The programme comprised 25 research projects carried out between 2013 and 2017. The budget amounted to CHF 13 million. The results are presented in five thematic syntheses and one overall synthesis report.


GHK-5060 Soil gas(VOCs) sampler andtester
This instrument is a portable soil (gas) VOCs sampling and monitoring tester. The system includes a gas sampling system, a soil drilling and soil collection device. It can complete the hole opening and sampling of different soils at one time (soil, soil gas samples), and complete the preliminary screening of soil (O2, CO2, H2S, CH4, TVOCs and other concentration parameters) in the field. This system can not only realize repeated sampling of soil gas, but also realize the investigation of soil remediation efficiency, understand the composition of soil permanent gas, and preliminarily measure the content of VOCs in soil. It is a set of soil comprehensive sampling and testing system, which can meet the needs of different customers.


Genetically Modified Foods vs. Organic Foods
Genetically modified foods are those altered with the purpose of improving them by the introduction of specific genes, rather than by the more lengthy process of selective breeding. While some forms may be relatively harmless, others sound downright scary! The Monsanto Company, for example, makes an herbicide called Roundup that kills any plant it touches. This would create a problem in farming, however. So, Monsanto has genetically modified many crop plants, including soybeans, to make them immune" to Roundup. These are called "Roundup Ready" strains. Now, the farmer can spray Roundup on everything - the genetically modified plants are unaffected.
Needless to say, this has become a highly desirable form of agriculture, as it reduces production costs and increases yield. But the long-term effects of such modifications are still unknown. The controversy continues.
Organic foods, on the other hand, are grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers and constitute the fastest growing segment of commercial food production. Once an oddity, now organically produced foods can be found, at least in a small selection, in most supermarkets. Ounce for ounce, organic fruits and vegetables are twice as rich in certain nutrients compared to nonorganic produce, according to a recent study reported in the Journal of Applied Nutrition. Starting in 2002, a USDA Organic label began appearing on foods offered in markets. Choosing this label is a vote against genetically modified foods and toxic pesticides and a vote for reducing environmental pollution and supporting healthy farms, farm workers, and our own and our children's health.
The difference in taste between organically and chemically produced food can be extraordinary. If you don't believe it, taste it for yourself.


In case the plant has to wet through sodden soil or excessive moisture, it will show the signs of root and stem rot. Direct su This fungus does not attack the leaves but grows on the honeydew that is excreted by invading pests. My 3-trunked Ponytail Palm was looking healthy and happy but was going nowhere. For example, you can mix 1 part of potting soil with equal parts of sand and perlite. I have a ponytail palm that we replanted a few years ago. In addition, the leaves emanate from a central point like a ponytail, thus the name. These locks can grow up to three feet indoors, and more than ten feet outdoors. LOOSEN THE ROOT BALL. In all cases, however, the rule of thumb is to allow the soil to dry before giving your elephant foot more water. Yellow leaves on your ponytail palm can be a sign of overfertilizing. Ponytail Palms have very small root systems that can withstand drought, but rot very easily because they are naturally adapted to arid climates. If the root festering is serious, it needs to be removed from the basin to cut off the rotten root system, and then the wound should be disinfected and dried. Check the stem of the ponytail palm regularly for soft or dark spots, which can indicate root rot. Even though it is usually associated with corn and other palm species, it is also suggested that bacterial leaf streak affects Ponytail palms. You may have to do this a few times, ensuring that each time the soil is well-drained before placing back the plant to its usual place. Ponytail palm is a single-stemmed plant, which means that if you want to prune any base or woody material, you would literally be removing the trunk. Where to buy succulents, agave, bromeliad online. Ponytail PalmBeaucarnea recurvata Yeah, with the good hair. Overwatering or poor soil drainage frequently is responsible for root and stem rots. Here's a little bit more about me. Check on the seeds occasionally to make sure they aren't drying out and moisten the paper towels if necessary. Use a soilless potting medium such as sand to plant in the ground. This is easily preventable by: Watering when the top 3 to 4 inches of soil becomes dry. However, that does not mean that proper watering is neglected. If your Ponytail palm gives offshoots at its base, grow them in new pots. These locks can grow up to three feet indoors, and more than ten feet outdoors. Sep 12, 2016 - Explore Otto Villalta's board "pony tail palm" on Pinterest. The diameter of the pot should never be more than a half to one inch wider than the width of the bulb at its widest part. If your Ponytail palm stays parched even after it has shown signs of drooping, the next thing to happen is that the leaves will begin to turn brown and crispy. It's not a palm, it's a Dracaena which isn't related to palms at all. This can cause the root to rot. Does it's current pot have drainage holes, must have at least one as no plant can thrive without? Soil will dry completely between waterings, avoiding one of the main killers of this plant – root rot! If your Ponytail palm has reached this point, the first thing to do is clean it up so that the plant can replenish its healthy parts with the available water and nutrients. It sure sounds like a bad case of root rot. Common name: Ponytail palm, elephant’s foot tree Botanic name: Beaucarnea recurvata (also known as Nolina recurvata and N. tuberculata) Description: A slow growing, evergreen tree to about 9m (30′) tall. Regardless of its taxonomic designation, this group of small tropical trees is native to Mexico, Belize and Guatemala. The pot you select for your ponytail palm should allow for around an inch of space between the plant's trunk and the rim of the pot. I am a very bad ponytail palm mom. As a preventive measure, ensure your Ponytail palm is planted in well-drained soil and water only when the soil is dry. If it's rotting inside it will only spread of it isn't got rid of. You can even repot it into fresh, drier soil and clean the root system off. Those that are well established will also struggle to grow in the beginning, but they will eventually pick the pace. It needs to be in sandy-mix instead of potting soil. However, if you fertilize it more times, you might end up with some unhealthy brown leaves. It is easy to take care of the Ponytail plant, especially when it comes to watering. This means that the caudex has also absorbed a good amount of moisture, and you should start to notice the leaves regaining their sheen. The good thing about Dracaenas is they're quite tough plants and if abused can still recover quite well when given good conditions again. It causes spotting and rotting on all parts of the trees, especially the leaves. Probably the most common reason why your Ponytail palm succulent is dying is due to overwatering which will cause rot and stop growth from happening with your plant in general. I'm a homeowner and I'd like to do things myself. The farther down I dug the more I realized the area was a lot bigger than I thought. Water-logging kills the small Ponytail palm roots, rendering the plant unable to take in water and nutrients. If you … In this post, we’ll review an easy ponytail palm care guide, as well as how to propagate the ponytail palm. Despite being called a palm, this plant is more of a semi-succulent plant than a typical palm. If you want to repot the plant, you should do it in the spring or early summer at the latest. The Ponytail Palm has a unique feature in the swollen base of the trunk, which is where it stores a reserve of water making it highly tolerant to drought. This means that the dry air in our homes that is caused by heating and cooling systems is not a problem for Ponytail. If the yellow leaves have already appeared due to salt accumulation, you will need to repot your plant in new well-drained soil. But I would think that the main problem is it is planted in the wrong medium and may have succumbed to root rot. The problem seems to be root rot. Potted Ponytail Palm. They will still grow in temperatures lower than that, but not as graciously as they do in warmer temperatures. While it's fun and sometimes more cost effective to Do It Yourself. I topped one and trimmed and repotted one. Ponytail Palms have very small root systems that can withstand drought, but rot very easily because they are naturally adapted to arid climates. To survive in the desert, the ponytail palm has to rely on its strong, robust root system to soak up and store what little water was available and hold onto it for long periods of time. Adding too much fertilizer accumulates salts in the soil and will also cause brown leaves. If the plant is exposed to limited light, growth will slow down. But yellow or brown leaves and those showing brown or black spots should be removed. If this is not corrected on time, the leaves will lose their grip on the stem and start hanging from the stem joint or falling altogether. Considering that the cause of brown and crispy leaves is dehydration, you’ll still need to revive your plant by watering. If the potting soil doesn't drain well the retained water causes the roots to rot. I also found worms in the soil (not sure how they got there but most likely when the replanting happened) and they seemed to be in the bulb area but i'm not 100% sure that they didn't fall in while I was digging. Ponytail palms are not prone to pests. Now while I was digging the bark on the bulb definitely cracked in a few places so I pulled that area back to exam the inside. After some research on the web I decided to probe the area to see if the bulb was rotten. Inside the house, a place near a window that lets in a good amount of light would be great for the plant. This website is compensated for referring traffic and business to these companies. If you detect salt saturation before much damage is done, give additional water to your plant to wash off the mineral as the soil drains. This can cause the root to rot. If the plant is consistently in sodden soil or excessive moisture, it will eventually show signs of root and stem rot. Remove the yellow leaves and slow down on the fertilizer. Best offers for your garden - http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/1Wy5buU-----How to Cure Root Rot With Hydrogen Peroxide. The most serious threat to a Ponytail Palm is overwatering or flooding, which can cause root rot and bacterial or fungus diseases. Other causes include excessive fertilizing and, in rare cases, pest invasion and fungus. The base is turning white near the soil and looks like it's "splitting" around the base. Use rocks or broken pottery shards in the base of the hole you are using to plant the palm. If most, but not all, the leaves of your Ponytail palm are brown and crispy, remove them in stages to avoid subjecting your plant to too much change at one moment. Place your Ponytail Palm where it will receive ample amount of high light — ideally in front of a southern or western-facing window as this plant requires at least a few hours of direct sun every day. I’ll write out what I’ve learned while researching DIY projects and share my experiences while working on different projects. The long narrow curly, dark green leaves flow up from this base much like a plume of water in a fountain. Coolest things. I have a ponytail palm that we replanted a few years ago. Cease watering if any spots are observed, and wait for one to two weeks to allow the spot to heal. Water, temperature, and humidity needs are all easy when it comes to how to care for a ponytail palm plant. The solution for yellow leaves due to overwatering is to facilitate proper drainage for your Ponytail plant. Long term of course you have to watch it on the watering, but if you can save it, it could be an interesting specimen. Droopy leaves that eventually go brown and start curling, A wrinkled trunk that gradually goes limp. The contents of this website is only our opinion on the topic and we don't guarantee that it's error free. The good news is that the ponytail palm thrives well with minimal care, but minimal does not mean “no care” since that can cause leaf, stem, and root problems. In addition, the leaves emanate from a central point like a ponytail, thus the name. The best approach to fixing root rot is to prevent it from developing in the first place. To separate a pup, dig down into the potting mix and find the base of the pup. Using plant-based oils like canola and neem will control the pests. She's actually a succulent within the agave and thrives in similar high light, infrequent watering conditions. The most serious threat to a Ponytail Palm is overwatering or flooding, which can cause root rot and bacterial or fungus diseases. This leads to a high accumulation of salts that ‘burn’ the leaves of your plant. New roots or baby palms will grow. It’s about 20 years old and I got it from my deceased brother. A. Ponytail Palms are quite resistant to insects and diseases. link to LG Washer Keeps/Not Spinning/Rinsing, link to Amana Washer Won’t/Skips/Stuck on Rinse Cycle. However, the most effective way to get rid of the mold is by eliminating the pests that create the honeydew. To counter these problems, ensure your Ponytail plant is only watered when the soil is completely dry, and don’t leave your plant without watering when the soil is drained. 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We will be starting our second year at the market next Sat, Feb 25! Produce we will have available for the first few weeks will be limited to spinach, salad greens and tofu. We will also be in a new and our very own location - Gary & Kelly's old spot near the main entrance.
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My Dad's fruit tree pruning
As the son of an orchardist I confess that I haven't retained the knowledge of my forefathers about fruit trees. Admittedly my parents and uncle did stop working as orchardists and market gardeners when I was a child, but even with my later horticultural studies I've not retained that knowledge. Yes, shame on me! However, this is largely because throughout my adult life I've not lived anywhere with gardens that have included fruit trees. So even though Dad has shared his knowledge over the years I've not put it into use because I've not had fruit trees. Yes, shame on me again!
My Dad tells me that he has been pruning fruit trees for 66 years. This got me thinking. I really needed to remedy my lack of my Dad's wealth of knowledge and experience. So I recently headed over to my heritage land to visit Dad and to video him sharing his pruning knowledge so that our family has a record of his vast knowledge. Well perhaps at least some of it!
Personally I wanted a record of his knowledge so that one day when I start to plant fruit trees I'd have Dad telling me how to prune. Importantly for me I wanted to have Dad telling me this information with his voice and with his experience. I know there is lots of information in books, magazines and online, but I wanted Dad's knowledge so that I can continue to hear his voice for the years ahead.
I may be biased, but I think he's a legend. At 82 he's still pruning fruit trees and roses for people in the community, although he is slowing down a little and getting wiser with pruning to avoid using ladders (much safer, believe me I'm a rehabilitation nurse who looks after people with head injuries who have fallen off ladders!!). Dad keeps doing it because people can't find gardeners who have fruit tree pruning knowledge and experience which I think is not good. It seems that we may be loosing these skills within our community!
I hope you enjoy watching and listening to my Dad pruning. And as an aside I encourage you to take the time to video someone you know sharing their life experiences and knowledge. It's been a very special thing for me to do and I know I will really value listening to Dad for years to come.
So here is my Dad explaining the differences between fruiting buds and growth buds on an apricot tree.
Here's Dad doing some pruning of the apricot tree.
Here is Dad pruning a peach tree.


Regular Marketing = Regular Cash Flow
How many people do you know that only market their businesses when things get slow and the pipeline dries up? This is all too common, unfortunately, and it really needs to stop. Your business is not a rollercoaster (even though it may feel like one) and it’s not a healthy way to grow. Allow me to illuminate with a metaphor:
You intend to grow corn year round so you can eat like a king. You have two choices – which one makes more sense?
- Corn takes about 6 months to grow to bear fruit. In January, you plant all of your corn seeds. By July, you harvest. By August, you plant again, because by then, the seeds are dried and ready to go. You have a bountiful crop and it lasts you for one glorious month where you have more than you ever needed and you end up having so much you end up giving some away. Unfortunately, after that, there is none and you’re hungry and have to live on very little until the next crop is ready to harvest. What do you do from November until the next crop is ready to harvest again?
- Given that it takes about 6 months to grow to bear fruit and about 7 months to have new seeds from the original crop, you do your seed plantings in 7 consecutive monthly intervals. You continually reap the benefits, beginning in month 6. When crop 1 is harvested, dried and has produced viable seeds, you are ready to start over, and have a steady supply of corn.
Is it obvious to see which the better choice is? Even more importantly, do you see WHY?
In scenario 1, you are faced with the likelihood of having business/corn come in waves where there are extreme highs, but also extreme lows, to your supply. When you experience the extreme highs, you may not need the entire “crop” and have to turn some of the business away. When you experience the extreme lows, you may end up with very little to live on. In other words, this may translate to lost potential revenues that you couldn’t handle because you were either too busy to handle the bounty or too hungry to afford the seeds you needed to plant to start a new “crop.”
In scenario 2, you are faced with a slower but steadier supply of business/corn. The “crop” that comes in is what you have prepared for and can logically handle in an efficient manner, where there is little to no “waste.” Maximum benefit with no change in effort.
In summary, if you plant marketing seeds now and regularly throughout the year, you can expect to regularly harvest new business from new prospects and existing clientele.


Use These Suggestions For A Effective Backyard Garden
Gardening is a superb hobby that is liked by thousands and thousands of individuals. If you are one particular of them, you know how tasty clean greens grown in your possess backyard can be. If you are searching for some tips on how to enhance your gardening abilities, this post can give you some fantastic concepts.
Operate your fingernails throughout a bar of cleaning soap ahead of you go out to weed or plant in your garden. The cleaning soap that collected under your nails will avoid the assortment of filth whilst you perform. Afterward, a simple scrub with a nail brush will eliminate the soap and go away your hands clear, with much considerably less work.
If frost has killed your pumpkins ahead of they’ve experienced a chance to turn orange, it’s not way too late to save them. Reduce the pumpkins off the vine, leaving a minimal of four inches of the vine on the best of the pumpkin. Wash them totally with drinking water combined with a small quantity of bleach to stop the growth of mildew. Carry them inside of, and spot them in a heat, sunny area, turning them from time to time so the sun can achieve all the green places of the pumpkin. Within a couple of months or significantly less, you may have vibrant orange pumpkins to carve into jack-o-lanterns or use to make selfmade pumpkin pie.
Read the offers your seeds arrived in! Each and every seed is different. Some can be planted 12 months round although others can only be planted at specified instances. redwood garden bridges Some seeds need ten several hours or more of sun a working day, and other folks want a lot significantly less. Ahead of you impulse buy a seed package based mostly off of the photo, get the time to know what you are acquiring into.
Do not overlook the solar when determining on a location for a yard. redwood garden bridges Gardens need to have sun. Almost all flowering vegetation and veggies increase greatest in superb sunlight. Vegetables like tomatoes need a good deal of sunlight and will not create with no it. If there are trees earlier mentioned the area, trim them back again or appear for another spot since a backyard garden with no sunshine is doomed to failure.
Use compost that is homemade and free of charge. Generating a routine of making use of leaves, pulled vegetation and other organic bits, will develop a wealthy and wholesome compost for the backyard garden that is free of charge and organic. In addition, if an enclosed composter is utilized, kitchen area scraps and garbage can be thrown in a blend for an outstanding compost that is cost-free also.
If you want to increase vegetables in you backyard, it is essential that you spot them in an area where they could get approximately 6 hrs of solar on a day-to-day basis. Suitable sunlight is a prerequisite for correct development. This is the same for numerous varieties of flowers.
To make the most of the drinking water you use, be positive to drinking water your vegetation very first point in the morning. Carrying out this can make your water less likely to evaporate, and permits foliage to dry rapidly. This minimizes the threat of several frequent illnesses, and will aid your vegetation develop to be powerful and healthy.
You can use little clay pots or milk jugs to shield your vegetation from a late season frost. A mattress sheet is also an successful include on shrubs or massive areas. Generally, young sprouts are the most susceptible. If you forget or your initiatives fall short, you might be forced to replant the crop.
Employing a yard box to expand your veggies is water productive. Particular greens do not need to have a lot of root depth to grow. Plant these sorts of greens in a huge planter box. When you drinking water all the water will go immediately to the roots of the plants. Grasses and trees will not have the opportunity to rob the veggies of drinking water.
Handle your yard hose to avert frustration. Yard hoses, especially lengthier or heavy responsibility kinds, can turn into unwieldy and irritating when you have to drag them close to the garden, all twisted up. Spend in a moveable hose reel or a stationary one particular, based on your yard configuration, to much more easily control your yard hose and make storing it quick and easy.
Inspire toads to just take up home in your organic backyard. Toads are a all-natural predator of many of the pesky bugs that will consume and wipe out your crops. Develop makeshift toad residences out of overturned broken clay pots and maintain soil wonderful and moist to make it conducive to amphibian lifestyle.
Organic and natural gardening implies trying to develop plants as naturally as feasible with no the use of chemicals. So when the time comes to destroy dangerous, plant-eating bugs, try out planting a handful of bouquets in your vegetable backyard. The bouquets will entice advantageous insects that normally eliminate the damaging kinds. These useful bugs execute other worthwhile providers like pollination as well as pest handle.
Fill your gardens with bouquets. You should not commit also a lot time and energy planting annual types of bouquets as they will only final 1 time. Preserve these types in a restricted area of your yard. For larger places, go with perennials. That way you will have flowers again subsequent year.
Spread around your dead fish refuse in the yard. Innards and intestines can decompose and leave vital nourishment in the soil. You could use possibly a composting pile or merely go away the refuse about your garden’s soil. Either way, at some point nature returns all of the plant’s nutrients again to the soil.
If you find oneself battling bothersome clumps of weeds, one answer is to use a concentrated spritz of water and vinegar to the most choked locations. Alter the nozzle on the sprayer so that it is less difficult to concentrate on only the afflicted areas. This is most successful when utilized on a sunny day.
As gardening grows in acceptance, more and much more individuals are searching for ways to get the most out their gardens. If you use the guidelines and methods you’ve read through about in this write-up, you will shortly find your yard flourishing like never ever prior to. Just place these concepts to operate for you! garden bridges


1,100-muPhase I Project of Moshang Huakai in Pidu District to Unveil June
As the largest rural revitalization agriculture and culture innovation project initiated in Pidu District, the Moshang Huakai project construction was acceleratedat the beginning of the New Year. According to the plan, the project will be open to the public in March 2019, and the 1100-mu (1mu≈666.7m2) Phase I will be open in June. Moshang Huakai is divided into five areas: the agricultural tourism demonstration area, the flower demonstration area, the grape demonstration area, the vegetable demonstration area, and the agricultural innovation and entrepreneurship demonstration area. Regarding the industrial model, the project takes agriculture as the core industry and adopts the "Agriculture Plus" industrial model to create a complex industry integrating rural tourism, nature education, urban farming, recreation and holiday, artistic creativity, and rural SOHO.


The Lynx name has been synonymous with the supply of front linkages for many years. Today, they supply, fit and support linkages for the great majority of tractor makes and models, old and new, from the Front Line range. Manufactured by Zuidberg, their front linkages are renowned for their advanced engineering and unrivalled integration with the tractor for which they are specifically designed. Lynx also manufacture and supply a wide range of front-mounted presses and cultivators under our own Stream Line brand. Well-proven and developed over a number of years, there is a Lynx Stream Line product to meet all your requirements and suit your soil conditions. Lynx is also the UK distributor for the technically advanced and superbly engineered Stoll range of Front Loaders which they market under lynx Load Line brand.
As the cost of diesel continues to increase and farmers look to maximise versatility and productivity from their tractors, the Optima tractor engine tuning system from Lynx Powertech is proving to be a more attractive proposition than ever. This purpose-designed, well-proven system from Lynx can increase the power and torque output from your tractor by as much as 25%, whilst substantially reducing its fuel consumption. These benefits are achieved without compromising the tractor's engine management system in any way. As more and more farmers throughout the UK recognise the savings and the productivity gains that can be made, demand for the Powertech Optima system continues to increase at a rapid rate.


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Tucked away next to the Rowell Annex is a community garden that this summer is serving nearly 30 people’s summer vegetable needs. The Champlain Community Garden, founded in 2011, is in answer to numerous requests from students, faculty and staff.
The 27 garden plots are located on the southern side of Rowell Annex and available for individual use by Champlain College community members. This summer, sophomore Nicole Stratis, an Environmental Policy major, has been hired to help oversee the garden.
Stratis fell in love with the environmental issues during her senior year of high school and joined with Champlain’s sustainability efforts on campus after Christina Erickson, director of Sustain Champlain, spoke at her environmental issues class first semester. “At that point, I knew I wanted to be part of the school’s efforts towards sustainability,” explained Stratis.
In addition to her new position as the Community Garden Manager, Stratis has also been involved with the Eco-Rep program on campus and worked to track the local food the college has purchased. Stratis help set the framework for what Champlain College considers local and went through invoices every week to in order to track it.
Part of her job this summer is to facilitate monthly community events for the gardeners; send out bi-weekly emails with garden updates and information; perform general maintenance of the garden; be a resource for gardeners talk with; keep an up-to-date gardening budget, and help develop ways to incorporate the garden into the college curriculum.
When asked about her motivation for becoming a part of the community garden Stratis said, “I saw a great opportunity to bring both passion and education into one project. My yearning for growing my own food and also being part of a community comes together along with a chance to apply what I have learned in class. I get hands on experience with the land and people while gaining new knowledge and wisdom.”
All plots in the garden are full for the 2014-2015 school year, but if you would like to get involved in other ways, email Nicole at email@example.com or Christina Erickson at firstname.lastname@example.org.


MCC Ag Club gives food baskets to area families for Thanksgiving
Members of the Montcalm Community College Agriculture Club shared locally grown food with students in need this Thanksgiving.
Club members collected empty baskets from friends and family and filled them with a variety of food items. Using funds raised from their annual hanging baskets plant sale, the club partnered with the Montcalm Area Career Center’s Agriscience FFA students who participated in the FFA broiler chicken competition to purchase frozen chickens. In addition, they received donations of potatoes and ground beef from the Baumann family farm, butternut squash and onions from Ag Club Co-Advisor Dan Rossman, and apples from Anderson and Girls Orchard, and ground pork from Sietsema Farms and MCC Biology Instructor Dr. Michelle Gibson. The ground pork was from pigs that were donated to the college by Sietsema Farms and raised by the Ag Club as a class project last spring.
Along with the food items, club members included three recipes that use the contents of the basket, including crock pot chicken roast, bakes butternut squash and apple crunch. They hope the recipes will help recipients in preparing their holiday meal.


Jadan Hay Handling Equipment
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Small Bale Grab
Ideal for any farmer, contractor or produce store handling small square bales.
The Jadan Grab is designed to attach to your front end loader or fork lift, operating automatically to pick up and hold a pack of small square bales.
The Grab saves collecting the bales by hand and is a fully electronic operation to transport and stack bales from the comfort of the tractor cab. A fast, easy to use handling solution where efficiency is a key feature, as the Grab assists in very fast loading of bales onto transport and storage.
Small Bale Accumulator
The Jadan Accumulator is designed to attached directly behind your small square baler, collecting 10 or 15 bales as they exit the bale chamber. When the bales have formed a neat pack, the tray then tips up and gently slides the bales onto the ground ready for collection.
The Accumulator is ideal for any scale farmer or contractor baling small square bales. All the functions of the Accumulator are operated from the tractor cab, making it very simple and easy to use. Designed and manufactured in Australia, the Accumulator is made to withstand Australian conditions.
Big Bale Stacker
Ideal for the medium to smaller scale farmer handling big square bales.
The Jadan Big Bale Stacker is designed for those needing to get hay out of the paddock quickly and efficiently.
Using just one man and one tractor, the Stacker operates quickly to collect and stack big square bales into stacks of 6 or 4 bales, for storage or transport. With a robust, simple design you can be assured that the Stacker will fill your requirements of a fast, uncomplicated hay handling system.
Based on versatility, the Stacker will pick bales in any direction, so in irrigation or large paddocks, it can run the same direction as the baler. The heavy duty flotation tyres provide a smooth ride across uneven ground, and an adjustable drawbar tongue allows for various tractor heights.


The practice of beekeeping has been existing since ancient times, and nowadays it is a profitable business in different corners of the world. However, beekeepers have more headaches than just reaping the honey, as thefts of beehives are becoming a routine thing. Teltonika Mobility has come up with a solution to protect bees.
The beekeeping business can bring success for several reasons. First, the owners make a huge fortune by selling honey and related products. As per Statista, the global honey market was valued at about seven billion U.S. dollars in 2019 and is projected to reach over 11 billion U.S. dollars by 2027.
Secondly, bees are the main pollinators of plants that are produced into food. Hundreds of thousands of owners across the globe utilize bee farms for the purpose of crop pollination. According to the research of Gallai., insect pollination provided EUR 153 billion, representing 9.5% of the total economic value of agricultural production used directly for human food.
In the last decade, however, the bee population has been sharply declining due to the ravages of deadly mites, diseases and toxic pesticides. That caused the increase in the price of remaining bees and pollination. For example, the cost of a hive for pollination has shot up, from just $35 a few years ago to $200, and upwards now.
With bees becoming a premium asset, more and more reports have been coming up about thefts of beehives. One of the countries suffering most from beehives theft is France that has seen a rise in them. For example, to compare with January-May in 2020 and the same period in 2021, there was a 50% increase of thefts with severe losses for French farmers. A beekeeper in Occitanie had 32 of his hives stolen and that amounted to the damage of €12,000 that comprised the cost of hives and honey to be harvested. Around the same time, another beekeeper in the region lost 70 hives at once which resulted in even more devastating losses.
Furthermore, beehive theft is a recurring problem in the USA where bees are used to pollinate great territories of almond orchards. The crimes have become so regular that police officers in California now specialize in hive crime. However, the beekeepers suffer badly from the crimes. One owner of Pollination farm has lost 92 hives with the theft costing him $44,000.
With the demand for honeybees and pollination rising, the crime rate is not expected to slow down. This should be a signal for beekeepers to come up with smart plans to secure their assets. How to achieve it? GPS tracking can serve as an alternative way to manual and ineffective ways of protecting the hives and allows real-time monitoring with additional perks. That‘s where Teltonika Mobility comes into the light.
Teltonika Mobility solution is based around the bestseller ASSET TRACKEReasy (TAT100). How does it work? The tracker can be mounted inside the frame of a hive or under the hive. With the help of GPS positioning installed in the device, any hive movement detection would send an alarm to the online system, thus a thief may be caught in a matter of time. Similarly, empowered by the magnetic sensor, an immediate warning would be delivered to the owner in case of unauthorized removal of the frame, honeycomb other part of the hive.
Hives should also be protected from drastic temperature changes that can kill the bee colony living inside. Thus, additional ELA temperature and humidity sensors may be installed and monitor the situation in real-time. If there is a sudden drop or increase in temperature, the beekeeper would receive a notification and could react immediately.