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Paul Rusnak

New Year, New Ventures 3 Replies

What are you looking forward to in 2012? Are there any new crops, products, production techniques, etc., you are planning on trying out on your farm?Continue

Tags: products, new, techniques, production, crops

Started by Paul Rusnak. Last reply by Russell Meeker 7 hours ago.

Michael Parker

Protecting Watermelons from getting sun burnt? 12 Replies

Anyone ever heard of a product to protect watermelons from getting sun burnt?

Started by Michael Parker. Last reply by jason bell 11 hours ago.

Pamela Sweeten

Food Safety Traceback 18 Replies

IF you could Achieve Significant Benefits in Multiple Areas: • Inventory & Supply Chain • #Food Safety • Labor • Yields Would you???Continue

Started by Pamela Sweeten. Last reply by Anna Williamson 13 hours ago.

Gregg Burns

Neem Oil 1 Reply

Has anyone else had good luck using neem oils for Pesticides, Insecticides and Miticides. We have had great luck but unfortunatley we have had to spray more often this year than previous because of…Continue

Started by Gregg Burns. Last reply by Chuck Trolley 13 hours ago.

Frank Giles

Brazilian Orange Juice Media Coverage 3 Replies

The news wires and cable networks have blown up with coverage over FDA’s action regarding tests for a fungicide in juice from Brazil. The fungicide is not approved for use on citrus in the U.S.  Some…Continue

Started by Frank Giles. Last reply by Jack Ellis Jan 14.

Keith Christensen

Mesh Bag Suppliers 5 Replies

I am helping a company outside of ag to find a supplier of fine mesh bags. Does anyone have the name of a manufacturer?Continue

Started by Keith Christensen. Last reply by Greig Sayre Jan 6.

Greg

Opinions on "Authentic" Farmers Markets VS Farmers Flea Markets 4 Replies

While in New Zealand in the past, and on this current trip, there is a very large movement towards keeping Farmers Markets authentic. That simply means only products sold by the producers themselves,…Continue

Started by Greg. Last reply by Charles Barnard Dec 31, 2011.

Brian Sparks

Upcoming Meetings and Trade Shows 4 Replies

The winter meeting/conference season is almost upon us. For me, it started this past weekend during PMA's annual Fresh…Continue

Started by Brian Sparks. Last reply by Art King Dec 30, 2011.

Greg

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all, conventional and organics.Greg Currently down under with sunshine and farmers markets everywhereContinue

Started by Greg Dec 25, 2011.

Greg

Market farm locater 4 Replies

This is a link to a service starting in New Zealand, which puts farm markets on maps of the area, and lists their products. I think it looks promising. …Continue

Started by Greg. Last reply by David and Lisa Schacht Dec 1, 2011.

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Russell Meeker replied to Paul Rusnak's discussion 'New Year, New Ventures'
We are going to start out small. Maybe put 100 plants under hoop house. If all goes well we will do more.
7 hours ago
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jason bell replied to Michael Parker's discussion 'Protecting Watermelons from getting sun burnt?'
Please do not mistake my comments. After reviewing my post it is clear there was no comment regarding whether or not there are products that can reduce the damage. Contraire, we have experience with a particular product that has demonstrated at…
11 hours ago
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Chuck Kupatt replied to Michael Parker's discussion 'Protecting Watermelons from getting sun burnt?'
Maintaining a good canopy is important and can reduce sunscald, but it is incorrect to say that there are no products that can reduce the damage. There is a wealth of data in numerous crops demonstrating the reduction in solar injury using materials…
11 hours ago
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Paul Rusnak replied to Paul Rusnak's discussion 'New Year, New Ventures'
Hoop houses/high tunnels certainly are a hot topic, especially here in Florida, Russell. Sounds like a good way to get a jump on the market.
12 hours ago
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Russell Meeker replied to Paul Rusnak's discussion 'New Year, New Ventures'
I am strongly considering trying a hoop house for some tomatoes this year. It will be on a small scale this first year to see how it goes. We have a road side stand here in north central Colorado. I would like to get tomatoes earlier if I can.
12 hours ago
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Orange fungi on young olive trees. Does anyone know what it is and what to use to get rid of it?
Status posted by Betty LouMukerji 12 hours ago
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jason bell replied to Michael Parker's discussion 'Protecting Watermelons from getting sun burnt?'
Unfortunatley, there are products that claim to solve nearly every problem under the sun, no pun intended! The basic problem occurs due to a lack of vine cover with regards to sunburn or scalding on melons cucumbers and yes bell pepper as well.…
12 hours ago
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