Volunteers Help Harvest Grapes at Smoky Hill Winery
At Smoky Hill Vineyards north of Salina, owner Stephen Jennings relies on about 20 volunteers to harvest more than 5,500 grapevines across 5 acres. Volunteers learn Grape Harvesting 101 while picking Seyval blanc and other varieties, with water, sunscreen, and truckloads of wine talk fueling the uplifting labor of turning sunlit grapes into wine.
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Drought Raises Silo Gas Risk For Farmers In New York
Albany AP reports that extended drought slows crop growth and increases leftover silo gas danger this fall. Naté Herendeen notes higher nitrate buildup in stems speeds fermentation and raises nitrogen dioxide production in silos. Experts warn inhalation burns lungs and displaces oxygen, signaling heightened risk for farmers.
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