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
If you haven’t picked up on anything from our January issue, we have been trying a few new things. One of them is the rollout of our Crop Focus. Every month, we’ll highlight a fruit or vegetable and provide insight into best practices – from seed to harvest. We’ll also feature some of the producers … Read more
New Mexico State University and the New Mexico Department of Agriculture will host the annual fruit growers’ workshop March 4 at the Santa Fe County Fair Building, 3229 Rodeo Road, in Santa Fe. “This workshop will be good for folks wanting to learn more about starting an orchard or renovating an existing one,” said Shengrui Yao, NMSU … Read more
BioSafe Systems announces a new strategic partnership with Leader Logistics of Coldwater, Michigan. Leader Logistics will begin manufacturing, warehousing and shipping products exclusively for BioSafe Systems for the Midwest region in late 2016. According to BioSafe Systems CEO Rob Larose, “This partnership with Leader Logistics allows BioSafe Systems to produce products closer to our customer … Read more