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MSU Extension irrigation workshop set for August
Michigan State University Extension will hold a summer irrigation workshop focused on improving irrigation efficiency on Aug. 1. The event, to be h... more »
New WOTUS rule expected by end of 2025 following listening sessions
A final Waters of the United States rule is expected by the end of 2025 after the EPA and the U.S. Department of the Army recently concluded a series ... more »
Labor Department suspends contested H-2A worker protection rule
The U.S. Department of Labor has suspended a contested measure that extended protections to H-2A workers who organize to form labor unions. Compone... more »
PEI launches buy-back program for designated potato wart index fields
Prince Edward Island has begun a buy-back program for designated potato wart index fields in the Canadian province. The Canadian Food Inspection Ag... more »
Data shows US seed exports surging in Central America
U.S. seed potato exports saw major gains in Central America from July 2024 to March 2025, with a 61% increase compared to the prior year. Long-term... more »
New batch frying system helps maintain temperature control
PPM Technologies, a member of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling group, has introduced its new BatchWright frying system for kettle-style potato c... more »
Agricultural workers in spotlight amid ongoing immigration raids
In comments during a June 12 news conference, President Donald Trump seemed to suggest support for changes to immigration enforcement that would avoid... more »
New multistate coalition calls for AEWR calculation transparency
A new five-state, 30-organization coalition is calling for transparency on how the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) is calculated, arguing that current... more »
US potato export volume dips from July 2024-March 2025
U.S. potato export volumes increased for frozen, fresh and seed potatoes from July 2024 through March 2025, while export volumes fell for dehydrated p... more »
A future potato field skynet?
“Forewarned means forearmed” is a good principle to follow when facing an adversary. There is a reason why the word “intelligence” ref... more »
