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OSU researchers to use $2M grant to help prevent sprouting in stored potatoes
Oregon State University researchers will use a $2 million USDA grant to help prevent stored potatoes from sprouting. The research will focus on organic potatoes, according to an article on OSU’s website. “The organic potato industry cannot ... more
CFIA announces implementation plans to mitigate PEI risk
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced its process for implementing plans to mitigate the risk of Prince Edward Island potato wart spreading to the U.S. during last week’s Potato Association of America Certification Section Meeting in Washin... more
Renowned molecular biologist to lead trio of sessions at potato conference
Renowned molecular biologist Paul Bethke will lead three breakout sessions during the Michigan Winter Potato Conference, set for Jan. 31-Feb. 1 in East Lansing. Bethke works with the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service and is a professor at the... more
Project seeks alternatives to neonicotinoids in potato crops
A four-year project funded by the USDA’S Specialty Crop Research Initiative aims to develop and evaluate pest management alternatives to using neonicotinoids in potato crops. Commonly called neonics, neonicotinoids are a type of insecticide popu... more
Equipment supplier Reyco Systems opens Washington facility
Global processed potato industry equipment supplier Reyco Systems has opened a new manufacturing and repair facility in Eltopia, Washington. The company says the 15,000-square-foot facility, equipped for fabrication, general shop tooling, welding,... more
USDA sets 2024 trade mission schedule, opens RAPP public comment period
USDA trade missions in 2024 will include trips to Korea, Canada and Vietnam. The agency has also opened a public comment period for its new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program as part of its efforts to bolster U.S. agricultural trade. “Marke... more
Dewulf to unveil redesigned 4-row harvester in January
Dewulf is redesigning its 4-row sieving harvester three years after its initial introduction to increase production capacity and provide more power. The Enduro Generation 2 will feature a new ring elevator, according to a news release from the com... more
Potato Expo registration fees to increase Dec. 16
Registration fees for Potato Expo 2024 attendees and exhibitors increase Dec. 16. The annual conference and trade show is expecting a record-breaking number of exhibitors. To date, 206 companies and organizations have registered to exhibit in the ... more
UK-based vegetable handling equipment manufacturer adds sales veteran
Tong Engineering, a United Kingdom-based vegetable handling equipment manufacturer, has added a sales veteran to its team. David Wilson has more than 33 years of experience in the agricultural and vegetable handling industry, according to a news r... more
Potato LEAF selects 2024 Leadership Institute class
The Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) has selected the 2024 class of the potato industry’s Leadership Institute. The 10-day program, set for Feb. 21-March 1, will provide participants an overview of the local... more
