Some local Iowa crops thrive despite drought

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) – The drought has had a big impact on Iowa’s crops this year, but not all of the effects are negative. Wilson’s Orchard & Farm in Iowa City said the weather this season has been great for apples. “That combination of hot days and cool nights is what we love... Read More

Picking apples in the orchards of the region, a “great family activity” (4 photos)

“It’s just a really nice outing and there is a lot you can pick fresh from the farm throughout the fall,” says the owner of Barrie Hill Farms. The early bird catches the worm … or in the case of visitors to Barrie Hill Farms, apples. Due to the spring frosts, farms across the... Read More

Alternative sources of locally grown protein for poultry

Findings of alternative sources of locally grown protein could help the UK poultry industry move away from unsustainable soy imports. At a time when global soybean supplies appear increasingly fragile, research by farmers has found that sprouting wheat and vetch seeds, grain residues and processed beans all provide good alternative nutrients for monogastrics, and... Read More

Napa Valley Harvest Review: A Busy Week in the Vines | New

Jennifer Rue, Oakville Ranch Vineyards – Last Thursday, Oakville Ranch kicked off the 2021 harvest with our 1.2 acre block of Chardonnay selection just 10% below our five-year average. Ben Blacksmith at Groth and Lars Bjorkman at Saddleback reported having picked their latest Oakville whites, and a chat with Paradigm’s Mark Fasi revealed that... Read More

Crops were not affected by heavy rains at Bishops Orchards in Guilford

The super wet summer didn’t wash away the crops, in fact this year’s crops are the best they’ve seen in years, according to farm manager Brad Isnard. GUILFORD, Connecticut – A break from the heat and humidity over the past week has a fall feel in the air – with the turn of the... Read More

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New Jersey, United States, – The Infrared heater for the agricultural market The research report is a detailed study of the Infrared Heaters for Agriculture industry that specializes in identifying the growth potential of the Infrared Heaters for Agriculture Market and potential opportunities in the market. Secondary research data comes from government publications, interviews... Read More

Beauregard Vineyards embarks on 76th harvest in the Santa Cruz Mountains

Advertising Bonny Doon, California, – Sep 1, 2021 –Beauregard Vineyards began harvesting Chardonnay from the family’s Beauregard Ranch estate in the wee hours of the morning of September 1, in a blanket of fog. For winemaker Ryan Beauregard, who grew up on Bonny Doon’s ranch where his father, Jim still lives, this day not... Read More