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…
Wilbur-Ellis Agribusiness Launches New Website
In a press release, Wilbur-Ellis Agribusiness has announced the launch of a new and improved website at wilburellisagribusiness.com. Grower focus groups, feedback sessions and much more…
USDA Investigates Packages of Unsolicited Seeds from China
In a press release, USDA said they are aware that people across the country have received suspicious, unsolicited packages of seed that appear to be…
WSU Seeks Survey Responses From Columbia Basin Carrot Growers
Washington State University (WSU) is conducting a short survey regarding beet leafhopper management in commercial carrot crops produced in the Columbia Basin. The survey is…
