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Pest detectives: MSU researchers hot on trail of potato early die culprits
Growing up on her family’s farm in Rancagua, Chile, Marisol Quintanilla became an astute observer of nature. She took note of the plants, insects an... READ MORE »
NPC’s Agency Farm Tour provides up-close view of potato production
The National Potato Council and the Washington State Potato Commission partnered to play host to the NPC’s annual Agency Farm Tour in Washington’s... READ MORE »
USDA annual survey seeks info from potato processors
Potato producers and agribusinesses are encouraged to respond to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service annual potato processing survey... READ MORE »
Mexican ag officials visit Colorado for potato site audit
Colorado’s San Luis Valley played host to a potato site audit for five senior plant health officials from the National Service for Agrifood Health, ... READ MORE »
USDA accepting applications for trade mission to Chile
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service is accepting applications from U.S. exporters for a trade mission to Santiago, Chi... READ MORE »
NPC lauds potato priorities maintained in 2024 spending bill
The National Potato Council is applauding priorities it says benefit the U.S. potato industry maintained in a spending bill for the U.S. Department of... READ MORE »
Idaho potato packer among recipients of $320M in federal funding
An Idaho potato packing operation is among the recipients of $320 million in federal funding to strengthen food supply chains and create agricultural ... READ MORE »
National Organic Standards Board fall meeting set for October
The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) has scheduled its fall 2023 meeting, along with two virtual comment sessions for those unable to attend th... READ MORE »
USDA official sounds positive note for potato exports after trade trip to Japan
Alexis Taylor understands the importance of potatoes. Taylor, USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, is the former head of t... READ MORE »
Webinar to provide information on applying for federal research program
A webinar focusing on applying for the USDA’s Research Facilities Act Program is set for Thursday. National Institute of Food and Agriculture staff ... READ MORE »
