Water
2017 PotatoEurope show to present practical knowledge
The theme of the 2017 edition of PotatoEurope is “Potatoes feed/meet the world.” The event will be Sept. 13-14 in Emeloord, The Netherlands. Po... more »
USDA funds $4.6 million for nanotechnology research work
The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has awarded 13 grants totaling $4.6 million for research on the next generation of agricult... more »
WSU researchers take another look at effects of water loss
Researchers from Washington State University have taken a second look at what has happen to potato farms in the water-challenged Odessa aquifer region... more »
Research evaluates how ‘vadose zone’ affects runoff water
Just ahead of a rainstorm, Cody Ross might run out to an agricultural research site as part of his graduate work. He’ll need to get some dye into an... more »
Magnation Water Treatment Helps Increase Yields
Bryan Searle, a grower from Shelley, Idaho, talks about the Magnation water treatment system installed inside a mainline on his farm.... watch »
Idaho’s water supply outlook shows plenty of water
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) released the fourth water supply outlook report for the 2016 water year. Precipitation since the wat... more »
Nelson releases new tan bubble-wide plate
The Tan Bubble-Wide plate from Nelson Irrigation is now available. The new plate can be used for low energy precision applications in the 6-10 psi ran... more »
Automated meter reading for irrigation
The new FlowConnect from McCrometer automates data collection for the Mc Propeller and Water Specialties meters to provide accurate, reliable informa... more »
Time for a Recharge
On Nov. 2, 2016, Idaho Department of Water Resources Director Gary Spackman signed an order creating a groundwater management area (GWMA) for the East... more »
WPVGA working with neighbors to protect environment
The Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) is working in conjunction with the Village of Plover and other stakeholders to develop ... more »
