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Dyer new agronomist for MPB
The Maine Potato Board (MPB) has hired Jake Dyer as its agronomist and crop and variety development specialist.Dyer will work with the University of M... READ MORE »
EPA report: neonicotinoid poses threat to bees
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a preliminary pollinator risk assessment for the neonicotinoid insecticide, imidacloprid, whi... READ MORE »
Report: U.S. honeybee colonies hit a 20-year high
Honeybees have been all over the news in recent years, and the news hasn't been good. Report after report has been released documenting colony decline... READ MORE »
NCPA launches new website
The North Carolina Potato Association (NCPA) has launched its redesigned website, NCPotatoes.org.The website provides information about North Carolina... READ MORE »
United Fresh introduces Class 21 of Produce Industry Leadership Program
The United Fresh Produce Association is pleased to announce the 12 members of the 2015-2016 United Fresh Produce Industry Leadership Program Leadershi... READ MORE »
Zing! registered for use against potato late blight and early blight
Zing!, a mixture of zoxamide and chlorothalonil, has been registered for use against potato late blight and early blight. Growers may use 32-34 fluid ... READ MORE »
Idaho growers receive RMP award
Shawn Walters and his brother Jeff Walters, co-owners of Walters Farm and Produce, received the 2015 wattsmart Business Partner of the Year in Idaho a... READ MORE »
Schmidt appointed senior vice president at BioConsortia
Joseph Schmidt has been appointed senior vice president of business development and strategy at BioConsortia.BioConsortia, based in Davis, California,... READ MORE »
Public meeting to address CCPR agenda scheduled for April 10
The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service in conjunction with the EPA is sponsoring a public meeting to provide information and receive public com... READ MORE »
Syngenta scholarship winner
Katie McKenna, of Mapleton, Maine, is the 2013 recipient of the $5,000 Syngenta Potato Scholarship.McKenna is a freshman majoring in biology at Cedarv... READ MORE »
