Carrot Industry Convenes in North Carolina
International Carrot Conference Representing 10 countries, nearly 100 members of the carrot industry converged in Raleigh, North Carolina, this summer for the 41st International Carrot…
Weakening Farm Income Prospects Weigh on Farmer Sentiment
The August Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped 13 points from July to a reading of 100, echoing levels seen from fall 2015 to winter 2016…
Soil Nematode Sampling in Vegetable Crops
Soil nematodes can be detected and identified through soil testing. Periodic soil sampling can be used to monitor soil nematodes over time. Accurate nematode identification…
Study Shows Health Benefits of Baby Carrots
A recent study found that eating baby carrots three times a week can increase carotenoid levels in the skin of young adults. Carotenoids are key…
Understanding Irrigation Choices: Dealing with Droughts, Water Rights and Agricultural Investment
By Molly Sears, Assistant Professor, Michigan State University Drought is a major source of production risk in agriculture across the United States. Dry conditions can…
Diverse Crop Rotations Reduce Risk of Crop Loss Under Poor Growing Conditions
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are responding to the increasingly uncertain climate. The warmer and more unpredictable weather has…
Farmer Sentiment Improves Despite Financial Performance Concerns
All three broad-based measures of farmer sentiment improved in July as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index rose 8 points to 113, the Index of Current…
Stokes Seeds Adds Territory Manger for the Carolinas, Tennessee, Kentucky
Stokes Seeds has announced the hiring of Brandi Abbott as Territory Manager for North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Kentucky. In this position, Brandi will…
USDA Invests Up to $400 Million to Address Drought, Conserve Water through Production of Water-Saving Commodities
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest $400 million with at least 18 irrigation districts to help farmers continue…
USDA Seeks Input on $50-Million Food Aid Pilot
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service is seeking stakeholder input regarding implementation of a $50-million pilot project to include non-traditional, shelf-stable U.S.-grown commodities…
