Category: Carrots
Price spreads explained: What USDA’s 2024 farm-to-retail data means for specialty crop growers
Scan new USDA food retail data, see which crops return the most to growers and find ways to capture more value.
Knock out root-knot nematodes: BASF | Nunhems launch Percyst carrot variety
A new carrot seed variety from BASF | Nunhems promises stepped up root-knot nematode protection. Learn more about the launch now.
Organic Grower: Mechanical advances help target weeds in organic vegetable farm setting
MSU recently held an organic weed management field day. Read about insights participants gained from the event.
Full Belly Farm balances the practical with the ecological
Full Belly Farms mixes the practical with the environment. Read how the northern California organic farm successfully grows vegetables.
Organic growers may require new markets
When Jeff and Annie Main of Good Humus Farm began farming in Yolo County nearly half a century ago, one of the first challenges they encountered was finding a market for their organic produce.
Improving soil health focus of Organic Grower Summit session
Regenerative agriculture practices align with organic standards, emphasizing climate-friendly practices and soil health.
Thanksgiving organic vegetable prices expected to be higher in 2024
Lower-than-usual supply means consumers may be paying more for organic celery and other favorite November ingredients—with a few ‘sweet’ exceptions.
Dole works to attract younger generations to organic produce
Anticipating a wave of organic demand from Gen Y, Gen Z and Baby Boomers, Dole Food Co., one of the first global fruit and vegetable providers to predict the first organic food craze in 2000, is working to attract younger generations to the segment.
Michigan crop report notes cooler temps, with increased pest pressure
MSU’s report noted that vegetable crops are facing increased disease pressures as cooler temperatures continue to affect the state.
Michigan vegetable crops face weather and pest challenges
Michigan vegetable growers are experiencing a mix of weather conditions and pest problems, according to a July 31 report from Michigan State University Extension.
Certified organic product sales hit record
Organic sales are on the rise. In the U.S., organic product sales have hit a record, according to a report.
Kern County Crop Report shares optimistism on vegetable production
The latest crop report from UCCE revealed promising trends for vegetable crops, including tomoatoes, peppers and more.
Autonomous robots: Vegetable industry savior?
Can autonomous robots be the salvation for the vegetable industry’s labor woes?
Michigan carrot growers support marketing program continuation
Michigan’s carrot producers have voted to continue the Michigan Carrot Industry Development Program.
First Michigan vegetable report for 2024 released
As Michigan’s vegetable growers gear up for the 2024 growing season, they face unusual challenges stemming from the warmest winter on record, according to the first weekly report from Michigan State University Extension.
Fresha expands carrot growing in Georgia
Fresha, a grower of locally grown carrots, has expanded its operational footprint by acquiring a south Georgia facility.
Michigan carrots growers to vote on future of program
Michigan’s carrot producers will be voting on whether to continue the Carrot Industry Development Program.
Northern San Joaquin Valley grower workshop scheduled
CropManage, University of California Cooperative Extension-Stanislaus County UCCE water, nutrients, UCCE Northern San Joaquin Valley,
Growers voting on continuing Georgia Vegetable Commission
Georgia Vegetable Commission marketing order, Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commission for Vegetables, marketing order, research,
California winter vegetables thriving in Imperial Valley
Winter vegetable harvest is in full swing in California’s Imperial Valley, and growers say the conditions this season have been close to perfect.