date:20030208

Allan there is an organic radio host, Howard Garrett, who does a 4 
hour seg Sunday mornings plus one hour Q & A on Saturdays. 
He's wildly popular in Texas. I've seen photos of his home and his 
greenhouse is a knock out. He insulates the walls with 55 gallon 
barrels of water. It just looks like a prime set up to incorporate 
household fish tanks as an offshoot from one of them he could 
aerate, recycle the water into his plant growing system and have 
some 'free protein' for his family as well.
I was thinking tilapia would do well in something like this. (they 
may be considered a pest fish, can't have them in a pond or open 
water source.)
I don't have any idea what 'organically grown' greenhouse fish would 
require though. Cornmeal, boiled egg, mealworms plus algae? 

My biggest drawback is my husband, can't toss too many new 
ideas at him at once.

bd preps

2003-02-08 Thread shu chan

Hello All,
We will have to purchase our preps from JPI, making our own is not possible. Might seem a bit of hypocracy, we are vegans, but we want the best for our patch of earth and biodynamics is part of the process. Already have some people that want food grown without the use of any animal products or residues.
Research is providing a wealth of material locally to rebuild our acres; rock dusts, animal manures, paramagnetic rock, compost, sawdust,etc. We live in southern NM, a few miles from Mexico. Starting a school, a raw food learning center to open some tiime this year.
Growing wheatgrass, sprouts, our own greens, veggies, planted over 500 various trees so far, off-grid, alternative building designs and methods, trying to lighten our footprint.
Is there a best time for us to apply 500 & 501 here, can grow greens outside year round. How many times, and dates?
Does anyone have plans for a stirring machine that they are willing to share?
Thanks, DwayneDo you Yahoo!?
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Re: BD501 as a Weed Control

2003-02-08 Thread Roger Pye

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:


2003 experiment:
for weed control I will try spraying 501 on the soil during tillage on on 
small block.  I will split the block into two parts, one application in the 
am , one in the pm.  
reason:
if you look at things burning what can we learn from them?  Oak burns hot and 
slow as it releases the stored heat of the summer sun.  Weeds burn hot and 
fast and leave almost no ash.  They are usually highly silicious in nature, 
spikes or fuzz.  Weeds are symptomatic of a soil deficiency, one of the 
deficiencies I see is the light energy generated by soil and earth mother.  

Steve, you might like to think about UV as well.

roger

Re: Cleaning Sprayers (from Cornell)

2003-02-08 Thread Roger Pye

Allan Balliett wrote:


Sprayer Decontamination and Maintenance: Sprayers must be thoroughly 
decontaminated, inside and outside, after use. Regular maintenance of 
spraying equipment will prolong its life and ensure accurate 
trouble-free operation. This allows spraying to be done with the 
minimum loss of time and taking full advantage of favorable weather 
conditions.
NOTE: Read the manufacturer's instructions before beginning to wash 
out a sprayer. Wear protective clothing appropriate to the pesticide 
which has been used. This may include an apron, rubber gloves, boots 
and face shield.
It is important to clean everything thoroughly including associated 
equipment such as mixers, the site where mixing and filling is done, 
and, of course, yourself. 

All designed to boost the economy, of course. Alternatively, you could 
use good old CT made in the oldfashioned way, pour some in the container 
for a short time before spraying it out, it will neutralise the 
chemicals and clean off any deposits. Clean containers that have held 
chemicals similarly, pour some in, shake well, leave for a time, shake 
well again, empty out, wash out with plain water.

Re: sheep know, so do cows

2003-02-08 Thread Lloyd Charles

- Original Message -
From: Allan Balliett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, February 08, 2003 11:53 PM
Subject: Re: sheep know, so do cows

> >I'm
> >trying to make is that there is more problem in the way that chemical
> >fertilisers have been used and promoted for use, than there is in the
actual
> >product in many instances.
>
> Dear Lloyd -
>
> Do you mind stating that  a little more clearly...or do I mean
'exlicitly'?
>
> -Allan
>
Allan
Martha got it OK but a couple of fr instances may help

 1. Dolomite is widely and actively promoted as a soil amendment, and called
lime, where often the product used should be high calcium ag lime  (starts
at the home gardener level) and the people doing this KNOW that the use of
excess available magnesium will deplete nitrogen and thus generate sales of
bagged nitrogen
 2. Nitrogen fertilisers started life as disposal problems from industry -
Sulphate ammonia (while a good product used in the right place in
moderation) was a by product of steel production - and later synthetics,
nylon manufacturing. Ammonium nitrate is a high explosive base - excess
wartime capacity left a problem - how to keep the plants open ? geee lets
sell it to the farmers!
 3. Anhydrous ammonia (gas) is invariably drilled into farm soils using a
chisel plow or similar implement  (to hold it in the soil) it goes in deeper
than normal cultivation in most cases, particularly the first time over,
there is usually a significant yield improvement the first time a farmer
does this and he's hooked! Little thought is given to the possibility that
the chisel plow cultivation may have had something to do with it and maybe
the gas tap could have been turned off and got a similar result, once the
farmer is on the bandwaggon tho' the use of gas burns out organic matter,
fumigates the microbes and ensures an ongoing demand for the product. The
scientists and agronomists behind the scenes know all this, but soil health
is not part of the agenda.
We can go out and use anhydrous with very little ill effect if its first put
through water to make liquid ammonia and used in small amounts combined with
biologicals and carbon material - you dont get this info at the local
fertiliser coop!
  Lloyd Charles

Re: full of crap

thank you Jane, for that enlightened statement.


I'd suppose if you grow them yourself, they're full of
whatever 'crap' you choose to feed them. I was
wondering if anyone on the list has grown or thought
about growing fish as an offshoot to a greenhouse /
garden.


 head 'think tank' on that topic - - although they've gone hi-tech in 
recent years - - is Freshwater Institute, here in Shepherdstown, WV.

If you are seriously interested in what you can do in your area, I 
can introduce you via email to a biologist who can probably point you 
to the information you need.

Growing fish was a goal of the Ballietts when we moved out here to 
beautiful West Virgina.
-Allan

[no subject]

Has any one sent any thing to the man from Iran? 

From: majid rostami <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Thu Jan 30, 2003  6:45:06 AM America/Edmonton
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: request 

Hello Dear 

I am MS student andvery interesting to study about
biodynamic and organic farming , but in my country we
did not have enough source about this matter and also
I did not have very access to internet ,
so if it is possible for you please send to me your
paper or book  which you did not need to them about
this matter or similar matter .
very thank you 

your sincerely : majid rostami

My address: Ferdowsi Univ. of Mashhad
School of Agric. P.O. Box 91775-1163 , Mashhad - IRAN

Re: books

2003-02-08 Thread gideon cowen




My ex - co-worker is halfway thru the first year, 
you can contact me offline if you want her e-mail address to find out more first 
hand. 
gideon.

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
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  To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  Sent: Friday, February 07, 2003 9:05 
  PM
  Subject: Re: books
  In a message dated 2/7/2003 12:37:53 PM Eastern Standard 
  Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  writes:
  'Introduction to Biodynamics', Class of 
  2001where do I locate 
  this.also I'm thinking of doing the emerson college program. any 
  comments about the depth of this program?

OT:FW: [helpinghands] Study upon study by- CMHC-very valuableresearch

2003-02-08 Thread Moen Creek

Title: OT:FW: [helpinghands] Study upon study by- CMHC-very valuable research



Info
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Markess
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  Hello folks,
I just learned of this website with dozens of studies related to moisture,
air quality, energy efficiency, and on and on. Its worth a visit! Strawbale
studies included.
Chuck

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Re: Kaolin or Surround? Sprayed Tree 'Paste' Did you use it? (Dave??)

2003-02-08 Thread Soilculturebiody

Allen, we have sprayed Surround for a copula years with good results on grapevines. Thrips and variegated leaf hopper don't like leaf surfaces covered with Surround.

I think we missed the chance to save fruit shriveling from severe heat by not applying Surround, late last summer.

There is large scale use of Surround on the North coast appellations.

Bob

Bob

Fishy Soil

I plan on moving to coast of British Columbia, Canada in August of this 
year and there is on the coast an intimate and powerful connection 
between the salmon runs and the fertility of the soil. The way it has 
happened out there for thousands of years is that the salmon have come 
inland from years out in the deep sea, up the streams and rivers that 
they were born into to spawn and die. Their bodies then get washed into 
the surrounding soil or they are killed and eaten by bears and birds 
and their carcasses are dragged deep into the woods to be deposited at 
the foot of old growth  trees thousands of years old. If core samples 
are taken of the trees you can actually trace back 2 thousand years to 
times when the salmon runs were extremely large by seeing how much 
growth happened in that year. You can also examine the samples for 
trace elements that you can only be found in the deep ocean.

I plan on using this powerful connection between the soil fertility , 
sea, salmon and other critters when I am out there. As well as of 
course sound biodynamic practice.

Fwd: Producer of Tainted Beef Can Continue

The David Suzuki Foundation has regular updates and reports on farmed 
fish
They can be reached at  http://www.davidsuzuki.org/
Begin forwarded message:

From: Jane Sherry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Sat Feb 8, 2003  10:08:14 AM America/Edmonton
To: Bdnow <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Producer of Tainted Beef Can Continue
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Farmed fish are usually full of antibiotics and other crap


From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Date: Sat, 8 Feb 2003 10:15:42 -0600
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Producer of Tainted Beef Can Continue

Great. Does anyone farm fish?

Cleaning Sprayers (from Cornell)

Decontaminating and Storing Sprayers
Dr. Andrew Landers, Cornell University

Sprayer Decontamination and Maintenance: Sprayers must be thoroughly 
decontaminated, inside and outside, after use. Regular maintenance of 
spraying equipment will prolong its life and ensure accurate 
trouble-free operation. This allows spraying to be done with the 
minimum loss of time and taking full advantage of favorable weather 
conditions.
NOTE: Read the manufacturer's instructions before beginning to wash 
out a sprayer. Wear protective clothing appropriate to the pesticide 
which has been used. This may include an apron, rubber gloves, boots 
and face shield.
It is important to clean everything thoroughly including associated 
equipment such as mixers, the site where mixing and filling is done, 
and, of course, yourself.
Dispose of Pesticide Waste: REMEMBER: Cleaning up should be done in 
such a way that washings DO NOT enter public sewers or any water 
courses, not fields which have under-drainage and certainly not 
catchment areas for boreholes or wells.
The safe disposal of pesticide waste is a serious responsibility for 
sprayer operators. It is important, therefore, that everything should 
be done to keep waste generation to a minimum. Remember that 
pesticide waste is of four types:
1. Concentrated products
2. Diluted pesticides including washings
3. Empty containers
4. Contaminated clothing and other materials
Try to keep the volume of tank washings to a minimum. Special low 
volume, inexpensive washing systems are now available which consist 
of a spinning nozzle(s) mounted in the tank. The device can be 
connected to a hose or water tank. Water passes through the rotating 
nozzle(s) and cascades down the inside walls of the tank.

Preparation for Storage: Any spray liquid or contamination left in 
the tank should be disposed of correctly. Remove tank drain plugs or 
open drain cock. Hose down the inside and outside of the tank, 
including the tank top. Scrub where necessary or use a low volume 
pressure washer. Replace drain plug or close drain cock. Remove the 
suction, main and in-line filter elements. Wash them thoroughly in 
clean water with a soft brush and replace. Remove nozzles, nozzle 
filters and nozzle bar end caps if they are so fitted. Soak them all 
in a bucket of water with a material recommended for cleaning of 
spray machinery. Scrub clean with a soft brush. Partly fill the tank 
and pump out to flush all parts. Ensure that you open and close boom 
valves a few times during the flushing to clean out crevices. Refill 
the tank with clean water or a recommended cleaning agent. There are 
about a dozen commercial tank cleaners designed to remove or 
neutralize most of the modern low-rate chemicals. If no cleaning 
agent is available, one gallon of household ammonia per 50 gallons 
may be used. DO NOT use chlorine-based cleaners such as bleach. 
Re-circulate for 15 minutes, then pump a quantity through the pipes 
and booms. Leave the remainder for as long as practicable; overnight 
if possible. Discharge at least on quarter of the contents of the 
tank through the booms and drain the rest. Check that no deposits 
remain in the tank or filters. If any remain, hose them down and 
scrub them off. To ensure thorough cleaning and decontamination, the 
last three steps can be repeated. Store nozzles and filters in a safe 
place. Leave valves open and the tank lid loosely closed. Ensure that 
the sprayer and all parts are completely empty of water, especially 
the pump. If you are unable to completely drain the system, you can 
use an antifreeze solution. An environmentally safe antifreeze 
diluted to 50% may be acceptable. Hose down the outside parts of the 
sprayer, scrubbing if necessary. Ensure that the sprayer is parked 
safely and securely. Wash down waterproof clothing, apron, boots and 
face shield. Wash outside and inside of gloves with soap and water 
and rinse and dry them. Finally, thoroughly wash your face, neck and 
hands with soap and water.
Mechanical Maintenance: Lubricate all appropriate parts prior to 
storage. Check oil levels. Check soundness of all components, 
particularly booms and boom hinges. Electrical connections and 
components which control valves, spray monitors, etc. should be 
cleaned and protected as directed by the owners manual. Check wheels, 
wheel bearings and tire inflation.
Storage of Sprayers: Store sprayers under cover, taking care to 
prevent dirt and moisture from affecting the tank or working parts. 
Remember sunlight softens and weakens rubber materials and can 
degrade plastic materials. Storing in a building also allows you the 
opportunity to conduct any routing or pre-season maintenance.

Re: Producer of Tainted Beef Can Continue

farmed fish, such as salmon, also lack the fatty acids that make them 
such a good food choice.

full of crap

thank you Jane, for that enlightened statement. 


I'd suppose if you grow them yourself, they're full of 
whatever 'crap' you choose to feed them. I was 
wondering if anyone on the list has grown or thought 
about growing fish as an offshoot to a greenhouse / 
garden.

Re: Producer of Tainted Beef Can Continue

2003-02-08 Thread Jane Sherry

Farmed fish are usually full of antibiotics and other crap

> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Date: Sat, 8 Feb 2003 10:15:42 -0600
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Producer of Tainted Beef Can Continue
> 
> Great. Does anyone farm fish?
>

Growing Corn from Transplants (fwd)

from
http://216.239.57.100/search?q=cache:B4jHzG0QdSoC:www.umassvegetable.org/newsletters/vegetable_notes_archive/vegnotes_feb_02.pdf+%22Ed+Person%22+%22+Moultonborough,+N.H.%22&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Looking to Try Something New?
Growing Corn from Transplants
The best part of farming is that you are in control of what crops you grow
- and how. I have the tendency to get a little bored, so there is always
something new and different on the farm. In an attempt to get earlier and
more productive sweet corn over the last two years, I have tried
transplanting seedlings.

First the results, and then the how. In 2000, a planting of Seneca
Arrowhead that was transplanted and
row covered, matured nine days earlier than a planting that was
seeded and row covered. The difference
in 2001 was 11 days with Fleet (three days earlier than Arrowhead).
The stand of transplants had a yield
of 98%, where the seeded results were only in the 50% range with
maturity very erratic mostly due to
uneven germination.

Now the how. The procedure is very straightforward and can be
accomplished with ordinary equipment.
The first step is to check germination rates by seeding a sample tray
in the greenhouse and carefully
counting the quality seedlings. The reason for this is to assure that
the plugs will have high counts when
they are transplanted. For example, the Arrowhead germination was in
excess of 95%, Tomahawk was
only about 80% with many plugs that had only one seedling. The plugs
are 162s and two seeds were
planted in each one. The time from seed to transplant was two weeks
in my greenhouse with bottom heat
and good humidity control. When testing, grow the seedlings long
enough to determine at what age they
will transplant easily, but not so large that they are stressed.
During the last five days before planting, we
withheld water to strengthen the stems and force good root
development. Our middle transplanting was
delayed until the transplants were three weeks old. The crop was
almost a total failure due to stress
because of a lack of growing space in the plugs.

Transplanting the seeds is simple. You can use a mechanical
transplanter, but we found it faster to plant
by hand - and a carousel-type planter might be even faster. The rows
are 36" on center and I used a
marking wheel on the three-point hitch set at 12". The plugs are
placed in shallow water to loosen the soil
from the tray. One person places the plugs, and another two plant.
Two plants per plug allowed us to
handle fewer plugs and still achieve a 6" on center plant spacing.
The 36" rows and the 12" spacing
yields about 28,000 plants per acre. Three of us were able to plant
about 3,000 plugs per hour.
Last but not least. The last step was to give the plugs a drench of
water with fish/seaweed fertilizer. I
have a water tank mounted on the cultivating tractor and a hose that
lines up over the row of plants.This
step means that we don't have to set up irrigation. The 2001 season
was a challenge in May and June
because the lack of rainfall, so we irrigated twice to maintain
growth. We also irrigated direct-seeded
crops which is unheard of on my soils at that time of year when
moisture levels are generally high.
I used a 35'-wide floating row cover and covered eight rows. I doubt
transplanting without the row cover
would have been successful. The best part of using the plugs is that
it eliminated about two cultivations
and the plants were ahead of the weed pressure.
FIELD NOTES
Ed Person, Ledgewood Farm
Moultonborough, NH
First published in
Proceedings of
the New England Vegetable
and Berry Conference 2001

Nontimber Forest Products Workshop

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Time: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
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Purpose of the Workshop:
To explore how harvesters might participate in a biological monitoring
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Producer of Tainted Beef Can Continue

Great. Does anyone farm fish?

Re: files

Oh, boy, Dwayne, you are fresh! ;-)

I've been reading Alex Podolinsky a lot recently. What I wrote below 
is something he says often, ringing it for the same purpose there are 
bells in Zen garens, I suppose.

-Allan

Dwayne -

Since biodynamics is not a set of rules but rather a process of
indivualizing a process through the experience gained by the
application of principles, I highly recommend that you ask your
questions of the group instead of looking for what just might be what
people used to think.

Fire away.

Allan


Allan! I don't think I've heard a better definition of  biodynamics 
and anthroposophy.

jeff

FW: [globalnews] Lead may cause mystery male infertility

2003-02-08 Thread Jane Sherry

Title: FW: [globalnews] Lead may cause mystery male infertility




(For Hugh...)

Lead may cause mystery male infertility


12:56 06 February 03

NewScientist.com news service

Environmental lead may be to blame for some cases of unexplained male 
infertility, say US researchers. Their findings have prompted them to warn 
that environmental exposure limits for lead need re-evaluation

The study, involving 140 couples participating in IVF treatment, showed that 
higher lead levels in the men's semen was associated with low fertilisation 
rates, the first conclusive evidence of such a link. Importantly, none of 
the men were in occupations likely to result in high lead exposure.

"I'm very excited about our findings. We were not expecting a big role for 
lead - none of the men showed outward lead toxicity," says Susan Benoff, at 
the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Research Institute in Manhasset, New 
York. The work, and results still to be published, are not just applicable 
to couples undergoing IVF, she says. "It's true in the general public."

Sperm function tests showed that high lead levels in the semen samples 
correlated with a reduced ability of the sperm to bind to the egg, and also 
to then penetrate and fertilise the egg. A causal link between lead levels 
and reduced fertility was supported by additional experiments, in which 
researchers exposed sperm from nine fertile men to increasing doses of lead.

The study is "an interesting new development", says Richard Sharpe, of the 
MRC Reproductive Sciences Unit at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. He 
said it would move infertility concerns about lead and other heavy metals 
"into the spotlight".


Binding to the egg


Benoff and colleagues from other US institutions examined the effects of 
metal ions, including lead, zinc and cadmium, on the sperm function. The 
semen samples were taken from the partners of women undergoing their first 
IVF cycle. The men completed lifestyle questionnaires, including details 
about their occupation, to try to rule out confounding factors.

The researchers found wide variation in lead levels in the men's seminal 
plasma, with high levels correlating with low fertilisation rates. 
Statistically, the lead level variation could account for a fifth of the 
variation in fertility.

When levels were high, there were fewer receptors on the head of the sperm 
that recognise and bind to sugars on the egg. High levels also hampered the 
ability of the sperm to penetrate the egg in a reaction called the acrosome 
reaction. Self-destructive "spontaneous" acrosome reactions, which occur 
before the sperm even reaches the egg, were also more common in lead rich 
samples.


Competing metals


Benoff told New Scientist this could be because lead displaces calcium, 
which is essential for the processes of sperm function and spermatogenesis.

She says the fact that none of the men were at risk of excessive 
occupational exposure shows environmental exposure limits for lead need 
re-evaluation. In the US, recommended maximum exposure limits are between 
100 to 150 milligrams per cubic metre of air.

Lead stays in the body for much longer than most metals, adds Benoff, with a 
half-life of 11 years in bone. She said one possible treatment for men with 
high lead levels might be to take supplements of zinc - popular in the 1970s 
- which competes with lead.

Journal reference: Human Reproduction (vol 18, p 374)


Shaoni Bhattacharya

FW: [globalnews] Colorado River System Headed for "CompleteCatastrophe" -- Lake Powell Drained 50%--four years to go!

2003-02-08 Thread Jane Sherry

Title: FW: [globalnews] Colorado River System Headed for "Complete Catastrophe" -- Lake Powell Drained 50%--four years to go!

N E W S R E L E A S E
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February 04, 2003

Contact: John Weisheit (435-259-1063 or 435-259-8077)

LAKE POWELL DRAINED 50%--FOUR YEARS TO GO!

MARINAS LEFT HIGH AND DRY, CONCESSIONAIRES CONTEMPLATE PULLING OUT

Lake Powell reservoir is down 86 feet from normal, equating to a reservoir
that is half full. The National Park Service, which manages marina
facilities at Lake Powell, is busy trying to make adjustments with the hope
that they can still accommodate visitors at some locations. Meanwhile, the
recently approved $70 million Antelope Point Marina project is in jeopardy
of never being used.

Now in the fourth year of an anticipated sustained drought, Lake Powell
reservoir will soon be empty. Forecasters have informed the Park Service
that the reservoir levels will only be getting lower. The reservoir is
dropping faster than it can be replenished. Even when the snow begins to
melt this spring, the reservoir is not expected to rise any higher than
where it is right now. By July, the reservoir will again start dropping.

The United States Geological Survey 2002 report on Southwest climate change
predicted that the Colorado Plateau would be heading into a 30-year period
of below average river flows. Previous estimates by forecasters, on the
impacts of such a sustained drought, calculated that Lake Powell would be
drained within eight years. It's right on schedule. In July 1999, Lake
Powell was at 90 percent. As of February 1, 2003, it was at 50 percent.

If the present drought does not relent, Lake Powell will eventually drain
to the level of the penstock tubes that spin the generators at Glen Canyon
Dam. According to a model that was published in October of 1995 in the
Water Resources Bulletin, if a severe and sustained drought similar to the
drought of the late 16th century appears, Lake Powell could stay drained
for eight years.

"We're witnessing the end of Lake Powell right now," says Living Rivers'
Conservation Director John Weisheit. "This was predicted, and nothing the
National Park Service or the marina operators can do will change this."

o At present three of the concrete boat ramps have been closed:
Antelope Point, Stateline and Hite Marina. For Stateline, the concrete ends
where the wet sand and mud begins; it was officially closed on February 3.
For Hite Marina, river sediment closed the concrete ramp and an alternative
ramp on gravel began in the autumn of 2002. This alternative ramp too is
now closed due to sediment fill from the Colorado River. Antelope Point's
ramp was the first ramp to close last year, just three years after
construction in 1999.

o A $3 million emergency appropriation was made in January to extend
boat ramps at Bullfrog, Hall's Crossing and Wahweap marinas. It is unclear,
however, how far these ramps will be extended, or if additional funding
will be sought to extend them all the way to the bottom as levels continue
to drop.

o Potable water is becoming a problem at Hite Marina. The site draws
its drinking water directly from the reservoir, treats it and then stores
it in tanks for consumption. But the intake buoy is about to go aground and
needs to be extended into deeper water. Besides being expensive to modify
the intake, there is no assurance that deep water can be maintained as Lake
Powell's delta continues to advance beyond the bay at Hite.

o The planned marina at Antelope Point will find a 500-foot cliff
being exposed where the second launch ramp is proposed. Calls to Antelope
Point Holdings and their engineers, revealed no comment to the feasibility
of the project. According to the National Park Service, construction was
supposed to begin in March, but it has now been delayed to at least May.

o The problems at Hite Marina are causing the concessionaire,
Aramark, to question whether they should shut their Hite operation down
altogether. To preserve the marina may require moving it, a cost Aramark
may not wish to incur. No decision has yet been taken. With visitation
through Glen Canyon National Recreation Area dropping by 10 percent per
year, Aramark may be looking to pull out of the other marinas as well.

o The fate of the white-water rafting industry, which concludes trips
at the top of Lake Powell, is also a major question. With sediment and mud
clogging the marina and boat ramp at Hite, rafters will have a very
difficult time getting off the water.

"As the drought persists, it is going to be very difficult, if not
i

Re: files

2003-02-08 Thread Barft

Dwayne -

Since biodynamics is not a set of rules but rather a process of 
indivualizing a process through the experience gained by the 
application of principles, I highly recommend that you ask your 
questions of the group instead of looking for what just might be what 
people used to think.

Fire away.

Allan


Allan! I don't think I've heard a better definition of  biodynamics and anthroposophy.

jeff

Re: spraying

2003-02-08 Thread gideon cowen

Steve,
have you found spraying on snow to be definitely successful ? I have been
holding off my 500 spraying here because we have snow on the ground, and  I
thought it would not be so effective.
cheers, Gideon.
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Subject: spraying


>
> In a message dated 1/14/03 6:32:41 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
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> << Steve, Do you spray with snow on the ground?  Merla
>  >>
>
> Yes we spray with snow if the soil is frozen underneath...sstorch
>

Re: sheep know, so do cows

I actually understood what was meant (I think.) We have a neighbor 
who is pushing 100. He said he recalled when they started selling 
NPK chemical fertilizers as 'the only soil amendment you'll ever 
need'. 
But farmers were very leery of the stuff, and tended to put it out 
with a spoon rather than with their heavy equipment. Had they kept 
to that practice, most of our lands wouldn't be so depleted of 
nutrient and awash in chemical salts now. 

My Grandfather wanted no part (nor could he probably afford it at 
the time.) He claimed what the cow eats, she poops back onto her 
ground, good for cow, good for grass. I'm sure at the time everyone 
else (including my Dad) thought that was too backward-thinking. 

At least the cows agreed with Granddad.

Re: BD501 as a Weed Control

2003-02-08 Thread SBruno75

2003 experiment:
 for weed control I will try spraying 501 on the soil during tillage on on 
small block.  I will split the block into two parts, one application in the 
am , one in the pm.  
reason:
if you look at things burning what can we learn from them?  Oak burns hot and 
slow as it releases the stored heat of the summer sun.  Weeds burn hot and 
fast and leave almost no ash.  They are usually highly silicious in nature, 
spikes or fuzz.  Weeds are symptomatic of a soil deficiency, one of the 
deficiencies I see is the light energy generated by soil and earth mother.  
The Tibetan monks feel that light and heat are generated by the combined 
energy of earth and sun facing eachother.  As you move away from the earth's 
surface and closer to the sun [as on a mountain or in a plane] it gets colder 
not warmer.  Light and heat is provided by the synergy of the two planetary 
bodies.  The horn silica should increase this effect of the generation of 
light and heat and we will experiment with it to heal the pattern energies 
that create light and heat, possibly decreasing weeds ...sstorch

Re: sheep know, so do cows

I'm
trying to make is that there is more problem in the way that chemical
fertilisers have been used and promoted for use, than there is in the actual
product in many instances.


Dear Lloyd -

Do you mind stating that  a little more clearly...or do I mean 'exlicitly'?

-Allan

Re: Crystaline Structure in Water