Articles by Brian

By Christopher G. Galbraith and Sushila Chaudhari, Michigan State University Carrot growers have faced their share of weed control challenges in recent years. Growing resistance…

By Bill Rolling and Phil Simon, USDA-ARS Vegetable Crop Research Unit USDA researchers are taking a close look at exactly what makes some carrot seeds…

Experimental carrot hybrids with potential nematode resistance attracted the attention of researchers at the annual USDA carrot hybrid trial. The trial included American Beauty, an…

T-L Irrigation Co. has introduced a gooseneck cradle corner system attachment option and a simplified auto-reverse system to add stability and durability to two pivot…

Sakata Seed America is continuing its infrastructure expansion with the purchase of 35 acres of land in Culiacan, Mexico. Sakata Seed has been leasing the…

Sakata Seed America has appointed Eduardo Flores as the company’s new chief operations officer (COO). Flores will handle Sakata’s logistics, operations and seed production activity…

by Dan Manternach, Senior Ag Economist, CommStock Investments, Inc. Ag Secretary Vilsack has called for the USDA to conduct an investigation into skyrocketing costs for farm inputs,…

By Jon Hamill, Technical Lead, Syngenta Carrots benefit in most years from being under low pressure from disease and insects at planting. Low pressure, however,…

A carrot cutter can speed up production and keep users competitive. CMI Equipment and Engineering makes carrot cutters to accommodate the needs of most food…

Sakata Seed America has hired John Lindbo as the company’s senior biotechnology manager. Lindbo will lead efforts in marker-assisted selection, marker discovery and a new…