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Pulsed Electric Field technology partnership to focus on potato processing
Global freezing and cooling equipment provider FPS Food Process Solutions has partnered with OptiCept Technologies to develop, research, produce and commercialize Pulsed Electric Field technology for solid food processing. The partnership will beg... more
Survey seeks information about grower preferences, marketing strategies
The University of Minnesota is conducting a survey seeking to understand potato growers’ preferences for using true potato seeds versus tuber seeds as well as successful business and marketing strategies. Survey data will only be used for resear... more
MSU Potato Outreach Program harvesting underway in Montcalm County
Michigan State University's Potato Outreach Program has been hard at work throughout Montcalm County harvesting the 2023 potato trials. Montcalm County produces the most potatoes of any county in the state of Michigan. The primary market outlet fo... more
Drexel Chemical Co. promotes sales team member
Drexel Chemical Co. has promoted Rob Morrow to Midsouth sales representative. Morrow will be responsible for sales in areas of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee. Morrow previously served as inside sales representative and sa... more
Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Association changes location, seeks board nominations
The Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Association, which represents Pennsylvania’s vegetable, potato and berry growers, has changed its contact information and is also seeking nominations for growers to serve on its board. With the hiring of Wanne... more
Michigan Potato Industry Commission recipient of environmental award
The Michigan Potato Industry Commission is a recipient of an award recognizing environmentally focused agricultural efforts, specifically in the areas of soil health and water conservation efficiency. Michigan State University’s G.W. Bird Family... more
US ambassador visit puts PEI potato wart issues in spotlight
U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Cohen’s recent visit to Prince Edward Island has again spotlighted ongoing potato wart disease issues affecting trade between the U.S. and PEI. Cohen made his first trip to PEI last week, though he told Island Mor... more
Grant to fund study of sustainable pest management in California
A $1 million California Department of Food & Agriculture grant will be used to study sustainable pest management by charting the decisions of 200 of the state’s pest control advisors. The grant, announced by CAPCA, the California Association... more
ProducePay survey highlights growers’ concerns
ProducePay's second annual survey exploring business stability for produce stakeholders highlights concerns facing the industry, including pricing volatility. The survey of growers, packers, distributors, integrated suppliers and end buyers in the... more
IFPA CEO Burns joins Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance as a co-chair
International Fresh Produce Association CEO Cathy Burns has joined the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance as a co-chair. Burns joins sitting co-chairs Mike Joyner, president of the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association; Dave Puglia, president a... more
