USDA Buying Canned and Frozen Carrots
Canned and frozen carrots are included on the latest bid invitation from the Agricultural Marketing Service. Solicitation 2000010049, 12-3J14-24-B-0369 also includes other frozen and canned…
Road Trip – Rietveld Equipment
Story and photos by Dave Alexander, Publisher When a flight took us to the Midwest, in the vicinity of Rietveld Equipment, we took the opportunity…
Prepping Produce: Just Wash It
While there are substantial amounts of peer-reviewed studies which show the safety of organic and conventional produce, consumers who may still be concerned about residues…
The Future of Carrot Weed Management is Different, But Bright
By Jed Colquhoun, Professor and Extension Specialist, University of Wisconsin-Madison Managing weeds in carrots has always been a significant challenge for several reasons. First, the…
Redox Bio-Nutrients Expands Presence in Japan Through Stock Acquisition of Axxion Corporation
Redox Bio-Nutrients has acquired 10 percent of the Axxion Corporation LLC, marking an important step in the companies expanding international presence. Axxion was founded 42 years…
Farmer Sentiment Improves As Interest Rate Expectations Shift
By James Mintert and Michael Langemeier, Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture U.S. farmers’ perspective on the future improved in March helping to push the Purdue University-CME…
AgWest’s Tips for Investing in Technology and Innovation
In this video update, the Ag Globetrotter, Dr. Dave Kohl, shares his thoughts about investing in technology and innovation. Key points include: Filter technology considerations…
Honey Bees at Risk for Colony Collapse from Longer, Warmer Fall Seasons
Cold storage for colonies could help mitigate climate change effects By Sara Zaske, WSU News & Media Relations The famous work ethic of honey bees might…
Trade and Exports Continue to Strengthen American Agriculture
By: Alexis M. Taylor, Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs American agriculture remains strong. Total U.S. agricultural exports reached $174.9 billion in 2023….
Food & Ag’s Economic Impact Represents $9.6 Trillion
32 food and agriculture groups released the eighth annual Feeding the Economy report, a historic farm-to-fork economic impact study that helps to estimate the direct and indirect…