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Potato plants most at risk of PVY during first three weeks
Potato virus Y is the most economically important and devastating aphid-transmitted virus, affecting both tuber yield and quality. The virus is also a... more »
1,4SIGHT®: Biocontrol for Reduced Bruising
{Sponsored} The storage season offers a plethora of potential challenges for potato growers. These challenges can include shrink, sprouting, bruising... more »
Agriculture included in $2 trillion COVID-19 rescue package
The U.S. Senate approved a $2 trillion COVID-19 Phase 3 rescue package by a vote of 96-0 on March 25. The bill now moves to the U.S. House, which is e... more »
Increased H-2A visa processing OK’d by State Department
Word came from Washington, D.C. March 26 that the U.S. State Department has taken steps to increase processing of H-2A via holders through consulates ... more »
Sony to integrate smart ag system with several AgTech companies
Sony Electronics announced March 23 an expanded ecosystem for its newly enhanced Smart Agriculture Solution with leading AgTech providers. The syst... more »
Forms available to give to agriculture employees, shippers
As the number of states mandating that citizens stay home other than for essential supplies or work rises due to COVID-19, the Washington State Potato... more »
USDA, DOL identify 20,000 H2 workers who may be able to transfer in coming weeks
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced a partnership between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Labor ... more »
Ag coalition urges H-2A visa process be treated as emergency
The steering committee of the Agriculture Workforce Coalition (AWC), including the National Potato Council, on March 18 called on Secretary of State M... more »
Pennsylvania officially deems agriculture ‘essential business’ during coronavirus outbreak
As the growing number of industries limited or shut down amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Pennsylvania issued an official statement confirmin... more »
US Consulate issues statement on processing of H-2A applicants
The following information was posted March 16 regarding the operation of U.S. consulates in regard to Mexico. “The health and safety of those who... more »
