Neogen Corporation has announced that Dr. Robert Donofrio has joined the company as the director of microbiology, research and development in Neogen’s Lansing, Mich.-based food safety research and development group. Dr. Donofrio comes to Neogen after a 16-year tenure at NSF International, an Ann Arbor, Mich.- based safety testing and product certifcation company. Most recently, Donofrio … Read more
Nelson Irrigation has announced an expanded pressure range for the O3000 and O3030 Orbitor sprinklers. Testing concludes that pressures as low as 6 psi (0.4 bar) are sufficient for proper water application (not to be used at 6 psi with nozzles smaller than #16). The recommended pressure range is now 6-20 psi (0.4-1.4 bar) for … Read more
Over the past decade, Sakata Seed America has steadily risen to the top of the beet game with genetics that provide great yield and consistency in the field. Traditional beet varieties that have become proven grower favorites include Eagle, Merlin, Falcon, Vulture and ‘baby’ beet, Robin. Sakata’s answer to this new consumer demand is Touchstone … Read more
The carrot business is all about consistent quality. Provide a predictable, high-quality product and you’ll never have to worry about a market. Getting to that sweet spot, however, demands a combination of factors, including proper seed, proper handling and a location that allows some forgiveness should Mother Nature turn against you. That is the reason … Read more
Producers who expect to sell mass quantities of carrots to stores for a profit can glean tips on how to help them grow the best carrots in their state. The largest producer of carrots in the United States is Grimmway Farms in Bakersfield, California. Processing carrots usually produce 12 to 14 tons per acre; a … Read more