Growers Wanted for Soil Health Project
A new national effort called Probing Our Country’s Soil Health is focused on creating a free and user-friendly tool for farmers to benchmark the soil…
From Drones to Dirt: 5 Ag Biz Trends
According to an article on Syngenta Thrive, high-tech and back-to-basics strategies are trending for 2026. These are the trends Thrive is expecting to see in 2026:…
Plans Call for Canadian Carrot Statue
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…
New Breeding Line Brings Cavity Spot Resistance
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…
USDA Ag Research Service Listening Sessions
The USDA is holding Stakeholder Listening Sessions, October 6–17, 2025. The vegetable crop session will be on Oct. 14. Every five years, the USDA Agricultural Research…
Dr. Benjamin S. Carson, Sworn in as National Nutrition Advisor at USDA
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,…
Products With Potential: Non-Fumigant Nematicides and Root-Knot Nematode Management in California Carrots
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 Announces Name Change
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…
The First Precision Series of Center Pivot Systems
Reinke Manufacturing, announced the commercial release of E3™, the first precision series of center pivot systems, now available to growers in the United States and Canada….
Secretary Rollins Announces Reinvigorated Farm to School Grants Supporting American Farmers and Children
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is delivering on its commitment to support child health and American agriculture by opening applications for the fiscal year (FY)…