Articles by Brian

By Umbrin Ilyas and Mary Ruth McDonald, University of Guelph Evaluating certain characteristics of soil may help predict the risk of cavity spot in carrots…

Ecorobotix has some new applications for its ARA Ultra High Precision Sprayer available for use in carrot production. The company has launched its volunteer potato…

Farmer sentiment strengthened in November as rising crop prices and improved export prospects pushed the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer to 139—its highest reading…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of the Army have released a proposed rule that reshapes how “waters of the United States”…

Fox Packaging has announced that they will now offer packaging that is up to 30% post consumer recycled (PCR) content. The formats that are now…

Bradford, Ontario, Canada, might soon be home to the world’s tallest carrot statue. The city has approved plans to build a 39-foot-tall carrot-shaped statue to…

By Philipp Simon, USDA-ARS A new carrot breeding line is available for developing cello hybrids. Line F7738 has been released by the USDA-ARS jointly with…

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins has announced that Dr. Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., M.D., was sworn in as the National Advisor for Nutrition,…

By Jaspreet Sidhu, University of California Agricultural and Natural Resources Some non-fumigant nematicides are showing potential to manage root-knot nematodes in carrots, according to research…

Simplot has changed its company name and structure to align with its operating business groups by creating the Simplot Company, a new global parent holding…