With growers facing rising operational costs, a focus on recycling of materials, and as methyl bromide and other pesticides and herbicides are being phased out, forward-thinking companies are looking for an effective alternative to sterilize soil, control disease pathogens, nematodes, insects and weeds. Why? Because healthy, insect-free, and disease-free plants produce higher yields of vegetables and flowers in less time, reaching the market sooner and resulting in faster sales. Safe, Clean & Effective. Soil sterilization is an essential part of growing plants as well as reusing or selling media. And one of the most effective ground sterilization solutions to achieve this is with something surprisingly simple: steam. Using a commercial soil steamer is a highly effective way to prepare soil in your greenhouses, high tunnels, or open fields for planting.Using steam rids the substrate of fungi, diseases, invasive species, weed seeds, and other harmful biological materi

Walk into any cellar this season and you’ll see barrels in every stage of life — new, neutral, recoopered, or quietly leaking in the corner. The challenge isn’t just keeping up with what you have; it’s knowing which barrels are still earning their place. In a softer market, where margins are thin and cellar space is tight, every barrel decision carries more financial weight than it used to. Replacing by habit no longer makes sense. Instead, wineries are learning to treat barrels like what they really are — long-term assets that deserve the same attention and strategy as any other part of production. The Barrel ROI Framework: Knowing When It’s Time Every barrel has a life cycle — and like any asset, there’s a point where the cost of keeping it outweighs its return. Instead of guessing, wineries can look at the decision through a simple ROI equation: Barrel ROI = (Years in Use × Oak Value) – Maintenance Cost – Risk of Loss

Introducing a game-changing electric portable wine barrel cleaning solution with the Sioux SF-3.8E All-Electric Steam-Flo® & Sioux Barrel Steaming Tool that provides wineries with the most thorough and efficient steam cleaning of multiple barrels.  Why Steam? Steam opens the pores for a more thorough and deep clean and rehydrates the barrel staves, swelling and sealing the barrel to allow continued use and extending its lifespan.  READ MORE >

Did you know that soil steaming increases yields, saves money and is organic? Soil steaming is catching on across the ag business landscape. From commercial greenhouses and nurseries to vineyards and orchards, there are a surprising number of research-supported benefits to switching from chemicals and herbicides to steam. Some fascinating facts… Who can get steamed? Soil steaming will benefit many ag-businesses. To name a few: vineyards, tree farms, greenhouses, nurseries, vegetable growers, cannabis growers, hemp growers, ornamental growers, orchards & more. Soil steaming is far less hazardous, frees up labor for more productive activities, gets you planting faster, and can help improve your overall yield. Plus new technologies enable precise zone control so you always steam at the right temperatures. Soil steaming benefits. Weeds & diseases can become resistant to chemicals over time, but steam will always remain effective. Supports Organic growing A commercial s

Looking for safe and organic solutions to control diseases, insects, weeds, and contaminants? Look no further than steam. From vineyards and orchards, to greenhouses and nurseries, soil steaming is an ideal method that can be used not only to pasteurize the soil, but it’s the perfect solution for greenhouse and stock growing operations! Read more

Looking for safe and organic solutions to control diseases, insects, weeds, and contaminants? Look no further than steam. From vineyards and orchards, to greenhouses and nurseries, soil steaming is an ideal method that can be used not only to pasteurize the soil, but it’s the perfect solution for greenhouse and stock growing operations! Nobody needs harmful pathogens, insects, fungi or more destroying their plants and hurting revenue. Steam to the rescue! Steaming can be used with containers such as pots, benches, trays and other growing media, including substrates such as straw, coco coir, vermiculite, and manure.  Not only is steam much less hazardous than chemical applications, it frees up labor for more productive activities, gets your plants into healthier soil faster, and can help improve your overall yield. Did you know? Mushroom substrates must be sterilized. The sterilization process kills off any competing mold or bacteria and gives mushrooms the best chance a

You’ve got weeds you need to get rid of, whether it’s vineyards, company landscaping or other sensitive areas. But you don’t want to use herbicides, pesticides or any other chemicals. What’s a body to do? If you’ve got a steam cleaning machine, aka a steam generator, you can actually turn it into a safe and effective chemical-free weed killer. It’s all about… …A safe, organic solution to weeds Weeds are a major hassle for landscape managers, property owners, gardeners, nurseries, greenhouses and farmers. Mulching and digging works only temporarily, but are labor-intensive and gobble up time which could be better used elsewhere. Herbicides come with environmental and health issues. Steam cleaning can also be used for soil pasteurization for greenhouses and nurseries. Steam weeding is chemical-free and 100% organic, posing no danger to humans or the environment, and comes with other benefits. It’s the smart choice solution. Cook

Complete wine fermenter with built-in press, delivered and operational within a week of your order. Free shipping offer valid until Oct 1, 2021. The GOfermentor is a patented completely automated winemaking device that conducts fermentation inside bags. The GOfermentor’s single-use system not only eliminates punch-down labor and water consumption during fermentation, but also presses the wine for you at the press of a button. There is no washing as the bags are delivered clean, and only used once. Water usage is vastly reduced (by 90% on average), making the winery more environmentally sound. No washing, no steaming, no detergents, and minimal wastewater generation. Eliminating cleaning reduces labor so the winemaker can devote their time to more productive activities. Features: Automated Punch - Set schedule on your Smartphone for unattended punch. Monitor fermentation parameters from anywhere using free app (iOS and Android). Built-in Press – No external press needed. No

It’s never status quo with the Tom Beard Company – the industry’s most innovative barrel processing source since 1983. Barrel Technology is continually improving and the Tom Beard Company is always two steps ahead. Make sure to visit Pavilion Booth 2173 to see our latest Patented Barrel Picker: designed to safely handle barrels using your forklift. Sign up for TBC’s timely and informative newsletter and enter to win a Free Service for your barrel washer or crush equipment. Visit with Chuy and Rudy to learn how Tom Beard Company can help clean, steam and sanitize your barrels, bins and lugs. Ask about Tom Beard Company’s new Diamond Guarantee Service for your TBC Barrel Washer to ensure machine quality and efficiency. Tom Beard Company UWGS Booth: P2173 The Tom Beard Company was first developed to save wineries the valuable resources of water and labor in their barrel cleaning processes. Now, 37 years later, Tom Beard Company is synonymous with innovati