Production
USDA approves Toolgen GMO potato
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service exempted Sept. 30 a genetically modified corn plant and a genetically modified potato plant from r... more »
Final H-2A rule tightens housing laws, increases government enforcement ability
The Department of Labor has released its final rule for the H-2A temporary labor program, which is increasingly being used by specialty crop farmers a... more »
U.S. Rep. Lucas, 101 co-sponsors, introduce bill excluding agriculture from SEC Climate Disclosure Rule
On September 29, Congressman Frank Lucas of Oklahoma introduced the Protect Farmers from the SEC Act, a bill that would prohibit the U.S. Securiti... more »
U of I researchers using nightshade genes to develop nematode-resistant potatoes
University of Idaho (U of I) researchers are introducing into potatoes genes from a plant in the nightshade family, seeking to develop spuds that ... more »
EPA proposes cancelation of PCNB
The EPA released a Proposed Final Decision that would result in the cancellation of all registered uses of pentachloroitrobenzene, or PCNB, to address... more »
NPC calls on EPA to reject petition to regulate pesticide-treated seeds
As EPA approaches a September 30 deadline to decide whether to act on a petition seeking a rulemaking or a formal agency interpretation for pesticidal... more »
Potato Sustainability Alliance launching survey and Sustainable Outcomes in Agriculture standards
The launch of the 2022 Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA) Survey, and the Sustainable Outcomes in Agriculture (SOA) standard and Cropwise Sustainabi... more »
USDA seeks input on new farm labor shortage pilot program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has a new grant program it says will address labor shortages in agriculture, reduce irregular migration through inc... more »
Oregon State University and partners to receive $50 million grant for climate-smart potatoes
Oregon State University (OSU) has been awarded a $50 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to work with farmers and Native American tr... more »
History of the University of Idaho Potato Storage Project
Understanding storage requirements of new potato varieties can have a profound effect on processing and fresh pack quality and financial wellbeing of ... more »
