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KoFFee_ (OP) User ID: 1373078 United States 09/10/2012 04:33 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Colombia coffee exports at risk, due to red spider mites Who knew that little critters no bigger than a thumbtack could wreak so much havoc? Reuters tells the worrisome story of Colombian farmer Jairo Morales. He’s devastated because his coffee trees are speckled with crimson as tiny red spider mites attack his plantation. This chaos is not only threatening his livelihood, but also the output of the world’s No. 3 coffee growing country. The mites cling to the leaves of coffee plants and gradually turn them reddish until they wither and die. The news agency says the threat comes at a time when Colombia is struggling to increase annual coffee output to 11 million 60-kg sacks, the country’s long-term average. The tiny creatures have always been a menace to coffee crops in the country, but other predator insects have usually kept them at bay. “This has been a surprise. I’d never seen anything like this in the many years that I’ve been growing coffee. I often see small areas by the side of the road, but never an attack like this,” Morales told Reuters. Red spider mites have reportedly attacked many plantations in Caldas, the No. 4 coffee producing region in Colombia. This area contributes about 10 percent to the country’s total coffee output. Read more here: [link to www.greenerideal.com] However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. Acts 20:24 "This man really is the Savior of the world!" John 4:42 Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and all the peoples of the earth will mourn because of him. So shall it be! Amen. I am the Alpha and the Omega, " says the Lord God, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty." Revelation 1:7 |
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KoFFee_ (OP) User ID: 1373078 United States 09/10/2012 04:43 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Guess I'm going to buy a few extra packages before the prices go up. Columbian beans are my favorite! Did you see the crimson spider mites? However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. Acts 20:24 "This man really is the Savior of the world!" John 4:42 Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and all the peoples of the earth will mourn because of him. So shall it be! Amen. I am the Alpha and the Omega, " says the Lord God, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty." Revelation 1:7 |
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KoFFee_ (OP) User ID: 1373078 United States 09/10/2012 04:50 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | No...not Coffee! Quoting: my2centsworth Guess we'll be stocking up as well! I can do without a lot of things, coffee isn't one of them. Same here, except I think I could've done with less today--I just realized I'm on my 4th cup and feeling a little jittery. However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. Acts 20:24 "This man really is the Savior of the world!" John 4:42 Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and all the peoples of the earth will mourn because of him. So shall it be! Amen. I am the Alpha and the Omega, " says the Lord God, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty." Revelation 1:7 |
KoFFee_ (OP) User ID: 1373078 United States 09/10/2012 04:59 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The spider mite may have developed an immunity to the chemicals used in the insecticide: Red Spider Plague Threatens Colombian Coffee Production - Video Coffee connoisseurs probably know that Colombia is responsible for putting this morning drink on the tables of many people worldwide. However, it now seems that one of the most important regions where this plant is grown is being threatened by a red spider plague. Watch video here: [link to news.softpedia.com] However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. Acts 20:24 "This man really is the Savior of the world!" John 4:42 Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and all the peoples of the earth will mourn because of him. So shall it be! Amen. I am the Alpha and the Omega, " says the Lord God, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty." Revelation 1:7 |
KoFFee_ (OP) User ID: 1373078 United States 09/10/2012 05:03 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I thought about you, now that you've become a coffee connoisseur. This is terrible news, indeed! However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. Acts 20:24 "This man really is the Savior of the world!" John 4:42 Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and all the peoples of the earth will mourn because of him. So shall it be! Amen. I am the Alpha and the Omega, " says the Lord God, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty." Revelation 1:7 |
Lady Jane Smith Forum Administrator User ID: 19147018 United States 09/10/2012 05:12 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | NO COFFEE DOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm off to max the coffee preps. I am one dangerous chick in a grid down while suffering cold turkey coffee withdrawals!! Fate whispers to the warrior "You cannot withstand the storm" the warrior whispers back "I am the storm" INTJ-A |
KoFFee_ (OP) User ID: 1373078 United States 09/10/2012 05:15 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | NO!! NO!! NO!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quoting: Lady Jane Smith NO COFFEE DOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm off to max the coffee preps. I am one dangerous chick in a grid down while suffering cold turkey coffee withdrawals!! Same here, I'm prone to migraines and the worst one you can get comes from caffeine withdrawals. Last time I stopped coffee for awhile, the migraine lasted about a week! However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. Acts 20:24 "This man really is the Savior of the world!" John 4:42 Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and all the peoples of the earth will mourn because of him. So shall it be! Amen. I am the Alpha and the Omega, " says the Lord God, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty." Revelation 1:7 |
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CE1 ***** User ID: 14917970 United States 09/10/2012 05:38 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Doubtful it was weather. More like the federal reserve's monetary policies causing insane ramps in the cost of ALL commodities. Better wake up soon sheep and realize the real reason for these price increases. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 18339121 TOBY- has been a bad sleezy boofer for his master... Beat it boy...and but quick... [link to www.sgxniftydowfutureslive.com] |
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KoFFee_ (OP) User ID: 1373078 United States 09/10/2012 05:55 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I think your safe, Brief, didn't hear anything about the hops and barley crop.........yet. Now dance for me! :bays1: However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. Acts 20:24 "This man really is the Savior of the world!" John 4:42 Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and all the peoples of the earth will mourn because of him. So shall it be! Amen. I am the Alpha and the Omega, " says the Lord God, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty." Revelation 1:7 |
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KoFFee_ (OP) User ID: 1373078 United States 09/10/2012 05:58 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | i'm a 6 pot of coffee a day drinker... if it gets too high... guess I will make myself a greenhouse and grow my own! WOW!! Are you serious? Six Pots!! I don't think I've ever reached that amount in a day. Wonder what's the best way to preserve coffee beans. However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. Acts 20:24 "This man really is the Savior of the world!" John 4:42 Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and all the peoples of the earth will mourn because of him. So shall it be! Amen. I am the Alpha and the Omega, " says the Lord God, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty." Revelation 1:7 |
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Dr. Acula Senior Forum Moderator User ID: 279244 United States 09/10/2012 06:04 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | i'm a 6 pot of coffee a day drinker... if it gets too high... guess I will make myself a greenhouse and grow my own! WOW!! Are you serious? Six Pots!! I don't think I've ever reached that amount in a day. Wonder what's the best way to preserve coffee beans. I drink a whole pot with my morning cigarettes. Its only after that first pot I start to think about getting motivated for my day lol. You gotta be careful when preserving it in air tight bags. cos, whole beans can release a gas and pop the bag... thats why in the stores it has that lil valve with the holes in it on the bag. The gas is mostly released the days after roasting... but the gas can be released weeks after roasting etc... but once it is ground you need not worry. I just let mine stay on the shelf... I got a bag I am saving for a special occasion... yeah some people open a bottle of wine for a special event... I brew coffee haha Last Edited by Dr. Acula on 09/10/2012 06:11 PM _______________________ |
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Phennommennonn Forum Administrator 09/10/2012 06:15 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | fuck. im a coffee junkie. ill have to become a lot lizard to pay for my daily starbucks intake. political correctness is a doctrine.... fostered by a delusional, illogical minority...... and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media; which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end. |
Lady Jane Smith Forum Administrator User ID: 19147018 United States 09/10/2012 06:15 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I think your safe, Brief, didn't hear anything about the hops and barley crop.........yet. Now dance for me! :bays1: OMG!!!!! :o) Last Edited by LJS on 09/10/2012 06:18 PM Fate whispers to the warrior "You cannot withstand the storm" the warrior whispers back "I am the storm" INTJ-A |
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Saratonin User ID: 6418504 United States 09/10/2012 06:27 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Now this is REAL doom. I may go through horrible withdraw if it gets too expensive, great :( Crappy woman not good. - Sara My Blog - [link to blog.emergencyoutdoors.com] Online Survival Store - [link to www.emergencyoutdoors.com] Heirloom (Non-GMO) Survival Seeds - [link to www.emergencyoutdoors.com] |