Seeds of Change
Zak Stephenson stands in a field of carrot seed near White Swan, Wash., in late July. Story and photos by Denise Keller, Editor Zak Stephenson…
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Greentronics Improves In-Line Conveyor Scale
Greentronics has added several new features to its RiteWeight in-line conveyor scale product. The new features are designed to automate harvest and storage data recording….
$20M AI Research Project Aims to Develop the Farm of the Future
The National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes program awarded a five year, $20 million grant to explore foundational AI goals and innovative uses of AI to develop a…
USDA Looking For More Frozen Diced Carrots
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is inviting offers to sell frozen vegetables pursuant to the AMS Master Solicitation for use in the National School…
International Carrot Conference Postponed Until 2022
By Lindsey du Toit, Tim Waters, Carrie Wohleb and Sheri Nolan, 40th International Carrot Conference Organizing Committee It is very disappointing to have to announce the…
USDA Buying Frozen Carrots
The Agricultural Marketing Service has issued a solicitation for the procurement of canned and frozen seasonal vegetables that includes 31,680 cases of frozen carrots and 1,620…
New USDA Survey to Measure Areas for Improvement
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a new annual survey of farmers, ranchers and private forestland owners. The survey will help USDA understand what…
Unsolicited China Seeds Are Just Seeds
Osama El-Lissy, with the Plant Protection program of USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), said in a statement that the unsolicited seed packets postmarked…
Vive Crop Protection and Marrone Bio Innovations Join Forces
Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc., an international leader in sustainable bioprotection and plant health solutions, and Vive Crop Protection, a leader in Precision Chemistry solutions and…
Potential for Washington to Produce New Vegetable Crops
Washington State could become the new California in vegetable production as the climate warms. A new article explores a future with increased vegetable production in…