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Study reveals evolution of late blight
New North Carolina State University research delves into the movement and evolution of the pathogen that caused the Irish potato famine in the 1840s, ... more »
Riding the Coaster: A Look at the Election and Year Ahead
As the inauguration of Donald Trump as president draws closer, it presents the promise of a fresh start. The actions in the first 90 days are often co... more »
New Holland engine brake system wins 2017 AE50 Award
The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has named the New Holland T7 Heavy Duty Enhanced Engine Brake a winner of a 201... more »
Valent expands grower financing program with John Deere Financial
Valent U.S.A. Corporation has announced the 2017 Valent Grower Financing Program to provide growers with financial solutions and exclusive offers for ... more »
Cavendish announces new processing plant
Cavendish Farms will expand its business in Lethbridge, Alberta, with the construction of a new frozen potato processing plant. The Lethbridge City ... more »
MPIC partners with MSU Extension for variety trial
In 2016, the Michigan Potato Industry Commission, Michigan State University potato specialist Chris Long and Michigan State University Extension Presq... more »
New Tiger-Mate 255 Case IH field cultivator wins 2017 AE50 Award
The new Tiger-Mate 255 field cultivator from Case IH just won a 2017 AE50 Award. The American Society for Agricultural and Biological Engineering ... more »
John Deere introduces two new solutions for 2017
To enhance the farm equipment operator's ability to better monitor and control a wide variety of machine functions and field operations, John Dee... more »
BASF, NAAA award students with passion for the skies
In today’s diverse agriculture job environment, aerial application, stands out as one of the more unique and challenging career paths. In an eff... more »
Minimum wage rates updated for H-2A workers
The Employment and Training Administration of the Department of Labor has announced the 2017 Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs) for the employment of ... more »