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Christopher Whitehorn posted an update 7 months ago
taking on an orchard for the first time and I’m seeing a lot of deficiency/rust? I’m not 100% sure what I’m looking at. Sandy, acidic, compacted soils. haven’t seen any data yet but my experience with other stuff in the area indicates calcium and magnesium deficiency, is this also potassium? Any thoughts appreciated.
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Hello, everyone. I’m new to KindHarvest and relatively new to agroforestry. I own 3.5 acres and started planting my first fruit trees three years ago (heritage apple varieties. I am also in the process of starting a small paw paw orchard on on 1/4 acre of my land.
I have about 2.5 acres of available pasture that has not yet been planted into tree…
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Elderberries are a great choice, especially if you can process and ship them.
Though a lot of your crop selection depends on your context. Your climate, soil type, and proximity to markets being major considerations.
If you are open to u-pick, strawberries and raspberries are good crops to grow in between rows of trees until they reach maturity.…
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Thanks for your reply, Youssef. I live in Wabash, IN (pop. 10,000) and am about 50 mins. from Ft. Wayne, IN (pop 350,000).
I appreciate your feedback. I agree that elderberries are probably one of my best options for ROI on a small acreage. Do you think the market is reaching saturation at this point, or do you think the market for…
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Wytse Bouma posted an update 8 months ago
Hi Kees, if you are grass forage based the cows should synthesise ample vitamin C by themselves, your elevated SCC stems from another source, what is the MUN of your milk to get started? Lactose% in your milk?
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I made two observations yesterday that I was hoping you would share some insight on-
1. I mixed Forage Foliar, HoloCal and melted Urea Monday evening and begin applying around 8:30-9:00 PM. I made one round around perimeter of field when I observed lightening in the sky. I stopped applying and watched for a few minutes. I decided…
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Kees Frederiks replied to the discussion Nutrition supplements for Cattle in the forum Livestock 9 months ago
Reply to Nutrition supplements for Cattle
Hi all, I had a further question on cattle supplements. Has anyone had any experience in feed in protected vitamin C (APPS)? I’m looking to get a rough dosage to add to a garlic bolus. This is for cattle that have come in with high SCC at milking.
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