Carrots
EXPO Has Got the Goods
If you were at the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO a few weeks ago, you might have seen me: I was the guy wearing the ugly orange vest with a big manpurse... more »
Growing Better Carrots
Back in the good old days, carrot growers in Michigan didn't need to grow perfect carrots. They had a pretty good market for cull carrots, as the state's half-million deer hunters lapped them up to... more »
Soil Fumigants Under Fire
On the front page of this issue, you'll see a story I wrote about EPA's impending soil fumigant pesticide rules. The story delves into some of the obstacles fumigant-using growers will be facing soon, such... more »
New Fumigant Rules Could Put Some Growers out of Business
EPA released its newest rules for applying soil fumigant pesticides a couple of months ago, and growers are still trying to figure out what the rules mean for them. Some things are certain: The new... more »
Michigan Carrot Growers Vote for Marketing Program
Michigan carrot producers have voted to continue the Michigan Carrot Industry Development Program, according to the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA). The program will continue for an additional five years, ending July 7, 2014. The... more »
Presidio Registered in California
Valent U.S.A. Corp. has received California registration for Presidio fungicide in brassica (head and stem), bulb and root vegetable crops (except carrots, potatoes and sugar beets). The fungicide is currently registered on these crops in... more »
New York Releases Organic Guides
Organic production guides are available for growers of certain vegetable crops in New York state. The new guides provide information on how to grow organic carrots, peas, snap beans and cucurbits, including winter squash and... more »
Michigan Carrot Producers to Vote on Program Continuation
Michigan carrot producers will have an opportunity to vote on whether or not to continue the Carrot Industry Development Program in a referendum conducted by the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) beginning Monday, June 15,... more »
Ancient Purple Carrot Finds New Life Coloring Food
The ancient purple carrot is returning to its roots, this time to dye processed foods rather than the robes of Afghan royals. MercuryNews.com Click here to read the rest of the story. more »
Farming Showing a Rebirth Across Massachusetts
Her favorite chores: harvesting watermelons and carrots. masslive.com more »
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