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At 28 degrees, Gem Orchards in Emmett will begin to shed fruit, just before harvest. EMMETT, Idaho — Cherries close to harvest — much like Lance Phillips' crop at Gem Orchards in Emmett — are vulnerable to cold…

Growing grapes to make wine at home can be surprisingly easy, but it can take a few seasons to learn the intricacies of cultivation. Fortunately, the Tri-Cities has no shortage of wine experts to help answer questions. After an…

Director General of Horticulture in Kashmir issues advisory for orchards affected by…

Ainsworth and Addia Brown's journey into farming and agribusiness began with the neighbor's raging dog. The five weeks they spent feeding and caring for 2,000 chickens that they intended to sell to one of the largest chicken…

Jubilee Plantation was owned and loved by Florida Senator and Traveling Governor Lawton Chiles.After his death, his son Bud and his wife Kitty developed a commercial organic blueberry orchard called Jubilee Orchards, comprising 40 acres…

Highly pathogenic bird flu, a highly contagious, deadly disease similar to poultry flu, has been spreading…

Produce is part of the Field to Fork program Emily Jensen, co-owner of Homegrown Farm, weeds newly planted tomato plants on her and her husband's farm east!-->…

The government has approved the import of about 0.55 million tonnes (mt) of genetically modified (GM) soybean meal, a key ingredient in poultry feed. According to a memo from the Department of Consumer Affairs, shipments of soybean meal…

Tribune press service Nawanshahr, April 30To encourage crop diversification among farmers, the Nawanshahr administration announced an increase in…

NAWANSHAHR: In a bid to encourage crop diversification among the peasantry, the Shaheed Bhagat Singh (SBS) Nagar administration has set a target to increase the horticultural crop area by 150 acres in the current year. Giving an update on…

Changes to diets, improvements in genetics and health, and redesigning the use of poultry manure and bedding all have the potential to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. GHG emissions in the poultry sector…

Russian soldiers accused of stealing 61 tonnes of wheat April 29, 2022 2 minute read Ukraine on Thursday accused Russia of stealing grain from the territory it occupies, an act it says has increased the threat to…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLf8KRE2_uM Cindy White It's busy being in the bee business, just ask Brad Ingram. "It's been a busy season," says Ingram, owner of Okanagan Beekeeping Supplies. “A lot of beekeepers, commercial…

GENEVA, Ohio - Northeast Ohio is known for many things, including wine and chill, but sometimes the two just don't mix.At Ferrante's in Geneva, as they prepare for their busiest time of the year, Nicholas Ferrante goes out every day to…

Many farms in the region saw temperatures drop to -5C overnight from Wednesday to Thursday morning. Tom Heeman, Field Manager at Heeman's, was surveying the strawberry fields in Thorndale, Ontario. Thursday morning with mixed…

Farmers across the region rushed to protect their crops on Wednesday as…

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine drives up prices for grain, sunflower oil and other commodities, several…

JOHNSTOWN- Todd Rogers was just 10 years old when his father, Don, bought what would become the Rogers family orchard in 1970. Todd started working on the farm and didn't stop. His two brothers and a sister went to college, but he wasn't…

Sanger-based Pitman Farms plans to expand a Stratford poultry farm if approved by the County Planning…

A flip-flop on herbicide spraying reveals Champagne's true attitude towards sustainability. © Caroline Henry/Wine-Searcher | The vineyards near Hautvilliers were blasted with herbicides.…

Pseudococcus longispinus, known as the long-tailed cochineal, is not an unknown species in the Valencian Community. In fact, the Institut Valencià d'Investigacions Agràries (IVIA) warned in a recent study that this cotonet is the…

Grape growers and grape growers in Oregon assess the damage after a severe late frost hit the Willamette Valley in recent days. The week of April 10 saw record high temperatures - up to 26°F in some areas - just as…

The hailstorm that hit parts of northern Kashmir on Monday night caused heavy damage to orchards.This is the second time this month that hail has caused damage to fruit of various varieties which are in the early stages of…

By Ching Lee As Russia's invasion of Ukraine drives up prices for grain, sunflower oil and other commodities, several California crops may begin to feel the ripple effects of war, pointing out their link to global…

Added April 26, 2022 Images News Network Experts suggest a fresh fungicide spraySrinagar: Massive hailstorms hit parts of northern and southern Kashmir on Monday afternoon, damaging orchards and…

Retailers must help create a market for local protein crops and make UK farmers less dependent on imported soybeans, according to the Soil Association. The organic promotion body has launched a campaign…

Are you planning to take a loan for bad credit ? First, you should always try to find one with an affordable interest rate. You will find several lenders offering emergency loans at various interest rates, repayment schedules and…

NEWBERG, Ore. (KPTV) — Wineries hit by a mid-spring snowstorm earlier this month are still assessing the damage to their crop.Kim Bellingar, owner of Bellingar Estates, said it was still too early to assess the extent of the damage. But…

A farm worker shows fertilizer before spreading it in a soybean field, near Brasilia, Brazil February 15, 2022. Picture taken February 15, 2022. REUTERS/Adriano MachadoPoultry manure is promoted by representatives of the Ministry of Food…

GREENFIELD — Scheid Vineyards is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and recently hosted an Earth Day visit to its winery — just off Highway 101 between Greenfield and King City — to discuss its growing sustainability efforts…

Suhail BhatSRINAGAR, April 22: As the threat of apple scab looms over the apple orchards of Kashmir, the Department of Horticulture has warned apple growers to follow!-->!-->!-->!-->…

AdvertisementA symbiotic relationship between birds and grape growers is emerging, and its implications are vast. By Kathleen Willcox Since 1970, bird populations in North America alone have declined by nearly 3 billion, according to a…

British Columbia farmers use helicopters to save their cherry crop. Credit - Paolo Neo, public domain Some BC cherry growers are using helicopters to push hot air over their trees as unseasonably cool temperatures threaten this year's…

The 2021 drought taught California a new lesson in water management. Rising spring temperatures and drought-shriveled ecosystems have allowed less water to flow into reservoirs. Now another lesson emerges: crops in the San Joaquin Valley…

Feico Smit can be safely called an expert on Africa. In the 1990s, he was the first to tour Africa for flower auctions. Feico moved there for the fourth time. In November 2021, he became COO of Mount Elgon Orchards Kenya, a…

MODESTO, Calif. (AP) — Between sprawling almond orchards and dairy pastures in the heart of California's farmland sits a property being redesigned to look like it did 150 years ago, before the levees do restrict the flow of rivers that…

Some of the people who received 20% of their savings from the NSSF asked Seeds of Gold how they can successfully invest their money in poultry farming. While seeking advice, Moses Omongole from Jinja district says he wants to invest…

Cherry growers in British Columbia's Okanagan region say they are worried about the survival of their crops after many of their budding trees were exposed to frosts unusual for this time of year, causing many buds to die before they even…

SRINAGAR: Kashmir Director of Horticulture, Ajaz Bhat on Thursday visited various parts of Baramulla district including Sherpora, Mamoosa, Kanloo, Babagund, Sari, Nehalpora, LalporaKunzer, LalporaTangmarg, Dobiwan,!-->!-->…

The production of perennial crops in Georgia has increased by 33% in recent years and amounted to 600,000 tons, said Otar Shamugia, the country's agriculture minister, on Thursday. Shamugia further noted that in 2021, a new…

Ongoing strike threatens grain exports April 14, 2022 2 minute read Grain truck drivers, industry groups and government officials in Argentina failed to make a breakthrough in talks on Wednesday to end a strike,…

Amid the price spike, the lemon thieves are doing it again. After Shahjahanpur they struck at Kanpur now.Over the past four days, thieves have stolen 15,000 lemons weighing 750 kg or 7.5 quintals from the orchards of Kanpur.“Our…

With rising temperatures, winemakers are encouraged to stay on the lookout for mite populations growing in vineyards. Mites can quickly become a problem with females laying up to 200 eggs which can develop into adults in about a…

A Zasso electric weeding unit mounted on a tractor demonstrates its capabilities.Photo by Marcelo Moretti, Oregon State University An ongoing study in hazelnut orchards offers possible electric weed control (EWC) solutions for other tree…

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This is what Sergey Stepanyan, chairman of the Union of Poultry Breeders of Armenia, told the local publication, Armenian News.Stepanyan estimated that before the war, 25-30% of animal feed was imported from Ukraine, including soybeans,…

the micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSME) sector is considered the backbone of the Indian economy. According to the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), India is home to approximately 6.3 billion MSMEswhich contribute…

When Marion Inksetter applied for a license in 1984 to open a bakery in the Ancaster orchard which she ran with her husband, Robert, she said she was asked who would drive to the countryside to buy a pie.It turns out a lot of people.Within…

AHMEDABAD: The next time you come across an attractive offer offering you an easy loan via an application, pay attention! By accepting it, you could not only hand over your private data to hackers, but also allow them to trap your friends,…

COLUMBIA – South Carolina poultry farmers are crying foul because their chicken and turkey homes are being…

BRIGHTON, Mo. (KY3) - Friday's frost warning prompted many home gardeners to protect their young plants.Professionals around the Ozarks are also taking action, but on a much larger scale. At Gardener's Orchard and Bakery in Brighton, they…

By Latrishka Thomas The government has made a new promise to farmers across the country to ease some of their financial burdens but according to the head of the local poultry farmers' association, the body has heard the same tune before,…

The reason for the unusual temperature variations in French wine regions is a well-known culprit: climate change, per Axios. In fact, climate change is already affecting wine quite devastatingly. Warming winters cause a…

Express press service TIRUPPUR: Residents of villages near the PAP canal claim that Palladam and Pongalur poultry farms dump chicken waste and dead chickens into the water body. Speaking to TNIE, PAP Vellakoil Branch…

Winegrowers are regularly confronted with botrytis problems in their vineyards every year. Although the disease is more prevalent in cooler growing regions, it can be a problem for any grower given the right environmental…

Called LeafSense, the monitoring technology can be fitted to agricultural machinery such as tractors to scan plants and fruit in real time, using artificial intelligence and high-resolution images.Available for orange, coffee, grape and…

Picture: Contributed The 2021 vintage is a landmark season for Road 13 Vineyards, as it was the first harvest as a certified organic producer. That's right, every row of Road 13 grown is 100% organic. “We are already seeing the…

ISLAMABAD: As the Rabi season has set in and temperatures have risen in the Indus river basins, water flows are not yet improving, which puts senior Indus River officials System Authority (IRSA) in a state of shock. The country has…

Big Basin Vineyards winemaker Blake Yarger and founder Bradley Brown at the preview April 5, 2022 - After much anticipation, Big Basin Vineyards' beautiful new tasting room and patio is set to fully open at 525 Pacific St in Santa…

Lines of flowering almond trees. Photo / 123rfRNZThe potential for an almond industry in New Zealand is being explored, with a study investigating whether almonds can be grown sustainably in Hawke's Bay.Plant & Food Research is…

Live chickens are transported in crates on a semi-trailer truck at the Pilgrim Poultry Processing Plant in Enterprise, Alabama, U.S. November 30, 2021. REUTERS/Alyssa Pointer/File Photo. SIOUX FALLS, SD (Reuters) - More than…

The war in Ukraine has led to a 20% to 40% increase in world grain prices, Rabobank's latest poultry industry quarterly finds.The main headwinds for poultry businesses in 2022 will be seen on the operational side, with feed markets still…

Tribune press service Dipender Manta Mandi, April 4 Apple orchards are in full bloom in Kullu-Manali these days and arborists are expecting a good…

By Erdal OzkanA new series of Ohio State University Extension fact sheets are now available online. The series includes seven fact sheets each covering a specific topic associated with effective and efficient spraying in orchards and!-->…

French winegrowers light candles to thaw their vines to protect them from a late frost after a spell of winter heat - a temperature swing that threatens fruit crops in several countries.Ice-covered vines stretched across the hillsides…

By THIBAULT CAMUS CHABLIS, France (AP) — French winemakers light candles to thaw their vines to save them from a late frost after a spell of winter heat, a temperature swing that threatens…

With growing interest in orchard production, Massey Ferguson launched the MF 3300 series of narrow-width tractors in South Africa. The MF 3300 is a series of narrow-width tractors designed for working in orchards. Photo: Massey Ferguson…

The project was developed at the Advanced Materials Chemistry Laboratory (Laqma) of the Federal University of Paraná (UFPR) in partnership with Roger Borges, researcher at Embrapa Instrumentação.6 million tons of eggshellsAccording to the…

ISLAMABAD: The dry spell prevailing in most parts of the country over the next few days could lead to water stress on water reservoirs, standing crops, vegetables and orchards. "Farmers are advised to manage crop water accordingly and…

In recent years, farmers in remote villages in Ayni district of Tajikistan have suffered huge losses as irrigation canals have been damaged due to climate change induced events such as rapid melting of excessive snow and…

The February frost led to pits for some San Joaquin County cherry growers. As a result, the county filed for an emergency declaration with the state of California, which the San Joaquin Farm Bureau hopes will help…

The Temecula-based winery and online wine seller associates wine with sustainability. TEMECULA, Calif. — With Earth Day fast approaching, Wilson Creek Winery is promoting regenerative agriculture as the most sustainable…

Budgam- Affected farmers in Wathora Chadoora in central Kashmir are showing strong resentment against the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), NKC Pvt Ltd and Budgam District Administration as JCBs were put into operation to…

Oklahoma's poultry litter production and fertilizer management plans are problematic. As large-scale chicken…

THE DAY. COLD WEATHER IMPACTS FARMERS' CROPS. FLINCHBAUGH ORCHARDS IN HELLAM TOWNSHIP, YORK COUNTY USE A SPECIAL FERTILIZER TO PROTECT ITS FRUIT TREES FROM FRIDGI TEMPERATURES. >>WE…

Expatriate workers have been among the hardest hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, as several hundred thousand of them have been forced to return home empty-handed after losing their jobs.…

OXFORDSHIRE lost 68% of the orchards it had in 1900, according to a new National Trust study. This equates to 803 hectares, resulting in a loss of habitats for nature. The trust says the number of orchards in England and Wales has…

When I was a kid, my grandfather took me to see his Gloucester Old Spot pigs. “Those black circles on the backs of sows,” he said, “are where falling apples bruise them.”Such was the West Country fable of how the Pinky Gloucester Old Spot…

Vice President, DevelopmentBogle Vineyards has been supporting American Rivers since 2018 to keep our nation's rivers healthy and vital so they continue to provide clean water, recreation, and a connection to the great outdoors.Ryan, Jody…

RICHMOND, Virginia. -- Perdue AgriBusiness and Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin announced March 24 that they would invest $59.1 million to expand operations in the city of Chesapeake.The agricultural and service company plans to upgrade…

Photo: Ton KastermansToday's cost challenges highlight the need to improve feed efficiency and productivity. This should become more widespread if the industry is to meet net zero goals, according to a leading poultry…

New Zealand apple and pear exporter JR's Orchards expects an increase in exports and, based on pre-season conditions, believes the outlook is positive, despite labor and of logistics affecting the…

Vineyards in central Otago are going the extra mile to get their grapes from vine to bottle as they continue to battle a labor shortage.They sweep the fruit pickers far and wide as they anticipate a bumper harvest for the region.Everyone…

A dragon fruit orchard in Long An province (Photo: SGGP) Today, Ms. Dinh Thi Phuong Khanh, Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Long An Province, said dragon fruit prices are dropping sharply as they…

LAHORE: The Punjab Board of Revenue (BoR) has started digitizing the Girdawari (periodic crop inspection) of Rabi crops, which is the second digitized crop inspection. The first was carried out during Kharif's latest crop inspection,…

FFood costs have risen significantly over the past year and are expected to continue rising in 2022. At the…

Nebraska has confirmed its first case of bird flu in a commercial chicken flock.The state Department of Agriculture said the highly contagious disease was discovered in a flock of 570,000 broiler chickens in Butler…

For almond growers, 2022 is shaping up to be another interesting year. As I write this a few weeks before bloom, January appears to be mostly dry, Shasta Lake storage is half the January average, the market is closed, and fertilizer…

NAPA, Calif. (KGO) -- A slight smoky taste can add character to a fine wine, but too much?"I know I've come across bottled wines and thought, 'wow, this is an ashtray. How did it get this far?'" says winemaking consultant Eleni Papadakis,…

Mother Nature has been flexing her muscles these past weeks of winter. Southern food crop growers know this all too well and have repeatedly been put to the test of frost protection. In the latest wave of extreme weather, researchers…

The number of farms turning to automation is increasing, regardless of the crops planted. Among the most widely used systems on the market is Irrifarm, an innovative and modular smartbox, useful for remotely managing and…

Anthony Vietri learned a lot about the spotted lanternfly during the three seasons he dealt with the invasive pest in his Pennsylvania vineyards. "It's an infuriating but fascinating insect," says the…

Tirupati: Three lone elephants, which prowled near the villages of Vengalarajukandriga and Nagari mandals in Chittoor district three days ago, were now giving tense moments to farmers in the villages of Renigunta and Yerpedu mandals,…

Germany and France could supply cereals March 17, 2022 1 minute read Italian imports of some agricultural products from Ukraine are limited enough to be compensated by a shift to other markets due to shortages,…

A campaign to attract seasonal workers in the horticulture and viticulture sectors in Nelson Tasman has recruited several hundred people, but many orchards in the upper south are still looking for staff. Royal Gala apples in…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Farmers are now taking stock of their crops after battling the freezing low temperatures all weekend. There are a lot of tired farmers in Chilton County. The cold weather continued over the weekend and farmers…

March 12, 2022 - By Kevin Hecteman - Tim Taylor walked through one of his almond orchards in Sutter County last week, harvesting blossoms from the trees for samples. A cold spell at the end of February had plunged much of the Sacramento…

COBDEN, III. (KFVS) - With temperatures expected to dip below freezing from Friday evening to Saturday morning, some companies are hoping the cold weather won't kill their crops.“Cold weather this late in the year is never good.…

Emphasis is on spring crops harvested in summer March 11, 2022 2 minute read Ukraine is expected to reduce the area sown to sunseed, rapeseed and maize in 2022 and replace it with cereals - buckwheat, oats,…

A new study has found that streptomycin, a popular antibiotic sprayed on food crops, has a negative impact on the behavior of bumblebees. The studyfunded by a USDA grant and conducted by scientists from Emory University and the…

Brazil depends on imports for 85% of its fertilizer needs March 11, 2022 2 minute read Six South American countries are proposing to exempt fertilizer from sanctions against Russia, a major global producer whose…

CENTRAL TEXAS - The wine industry in Texas has taken off, but that growth may be slowed by an unseen force. It's a statewide problem: vines are warping and producing less fruit. What could be the cause of the damage? The answer can…

“We are completely integrated and engaged in the region,” says Symington. "It's a monoculture, the economy is based on grapes and wine, and we've always been aware of the social responsibility that comes with being one of the biggest…

The almond farmer - like other farmers - deals with those who are self-centered among us and do not respect the property of others.As one local grower pointed out, after the buzz of bees in orchards over the past week, there are those who…

Gold Diogene Rwema, a 29-year-old entrepreneur from Kirehe district, is making his fortune from poultry farming and hatchery which he started in 2018 with two local breeds of chickens and 23 hatched kuroiler eggs after graduating from…

By Lisa McEwen Benina Montes returned to the family farm after graduating from university, and she joined family members in slowly changing the way it was run. The conventionally grown almond ranch in Merced County…

By Kevin Hecteman Almond farmer Tim Taylor, above, cuts an almond blossom to check for frost damage.Photo/Kevin HectemanThis nut is dead.Photo/Kevin HectemanThis nut is always good.Photo/Kevin HectemanSutter County almond…

Gold Diogene Rwema, a 29-year-old entrepreneur from Kirehe district, is making his fortune from the poultry farming and hatchery he started in 2018 with two local breeds of chickens and 23 hatched kuroiler eggs after getting…

Ukraine and Russia are 2 of the largest grain exporters in the world. However, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, European wheat prices reached record highs and grain supplies were disrupted.Russian invasion of Ukraine will have…

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