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In my latest article for Valley Table, I wrote a comprehensive guide to blueberry picking in the Hudson Valley. I interviewed farm owners to gather tips and tricks for picking the best blueberries and discussed how this year’s weather has impacted the crop. If you're in the Hudson Valley, check out the list of farms below for a fun weekend activity!

WHY SRIRACHA WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND AND NOW TASTES BAD “If you like hot sauces and the like you probably have been a big fan of sriracha... specifically the sriracha made by Huy Fong Foods. But, you may have noticed that since 2020 there have been noticeable times where it was sold out for months and months. Even worse - now that it is back on shelves it tastes like crap. I did some digging. All of the peppers for Huy Fong Foods Sriracha were grown on Underwood Ranches in Ventura County, CA. Family-owned farm (since the 1800s) that grew along with Huy Fong Foods. Starting at 400 acres and growing to almost 4000 to support the popularity of sriracha. This was when it tasted good. In the late 20-teens Huy Fong decided to demand money back from the farm for... no one really fully understands why. They then severed the contract leaving Underwood with 4000 acres of hot peppers and no one to buy them. Meanwhile Huy Fong approached a number of other farms scattered across southern California and had them quickly spin up pepper concerns. This put a massive dip in their supply and they lost a year of sauce-making basically. Then bad weather knocked out a lot of these farms and they lost another season or two. Also the quality and flavor across multiple farms was inconsistent. Meanwhile Underwood sued Huy Fong, won, received 23 million dollars, hired back their workers, and got back to growing. Additionally they were able to mitigate a lot of the weather issues the last few years through better technique and had bumper crops. So they made their own sauce - Underwood Dragon Sriracha... and lord strike me down if it doesn't taste much more like the older sriracha than whatever Huy Fong Foods is making now. Anyways, they don't seem to sell to stores but you can buy directly from their website. I did and I've been putting it on everything. I wasn't paid to write this... I just like doing exhaustive research about things I enjoy. (EDIT to adjust Underwood Farms to Underwood Ranches, and change location from Ventura to Ventura County)” - via Sean Baptiste on FB #business #businesscompetition #competition #fortitude #successstories

New to baling? Choosing the right baling material can be tough. Let's explore Net Wrap vs. Twine: 1. 𝗡𝗲𝘁 𝗪𝗿𝗮𝗽: Easier to use, creates tighter bales (better storage!), & maintains shape. 2. 𝗧𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗲: More affordable, but requires practice for tight bales & may loosen over time. Which is right for you? 1. 𝗡𝗲𝘁 𝗪𝗿𝗮𝗽: Ideal for larger operations or those looking for ease of use. 2. 𝗧𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗲: A budget-friendly option for smaller farms or drier hay. Still unsure? Our experts are here to help! Leave a comment or call us at 1-888-249-7412 for personalized baling advice. 👇 #NetWrap #Twine #HayBaling #FarmLife #AgricultureTips #FarmTips

Why choose “all natural” beef? There’s less truly “all natural” beef produced than “prime.” “Prime” beef is only a measurement of the marbling, or fat content. It doesn’t tell you anything about the quality, the breed, or the conditions in which the animal was raised. I can tell you more about it, but the proof is in the pudding: Taste our all natural beef vs. prime and see for yourself! Interested in learning more? DM me for details! #DARTAGNAN #FortuneFish #AllNaturalBeef #SustainableFarming #QualityMeat #TasteTheDifference

The strawberry market faces challenges as Valentine's Day approaches, with California fields struggling due to persistent rains causing damage. California's unique soil composition and topography make even a couple of inches of rain detrimental, impacting crops differently than in other states. Growers are relying on Florida and Mexico markets to compensate for potential harvest issues, but uncertainties persist with more rain expected in those regions. #produce #producemarketreport #strawberries

Do you know why harvesting hops at the right time is so essential? Harvesting at the correct time is important to ensure that they are of the highest quality. Early harvest can reduce yield and even impact the yield of the following year. Alternatively, late harvest can result in enhanced oxidisation, reducing the storage life and impact the unique flavour of the hops. One factor that influences the correct time for harvesting hops is the moisture content. Read this blog to find out more and see how Precisa’s moisture analyzer range can help improve your hop harvest and you beer!  https://ow.ly/Ntrw50Sulss  #Hops #BeerMaking #Brewing #HopsHarvest #MoistureAnalysis

Keeping in mind, there are 20,000 to 30,000 new acres of grapevines being planted annually, and these 50,000 acres to take out would be expected to be often those near the end of their use or in lesser productive areas. It's more of a "let's do it sooner instead of later" plea in order to help alleviate lower prices for producers. One may wonder also if producers could delay planting some of these tens of thousands of new acres annually.

Barley is at the heart of what we do as a malting company. But where do we go next to ensure its resiliency? Read more on the new Blog by Betsy Roberts, Briess Director of Center of Malting Excellence 👉bit.ly/3wej46D #barley #maltedbarley #malt #foodingredients #briessmalt #briess