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UMaine potato breeding program gets $550K from NIFA
The $553,486 was awarded to the University’s Cooperative Extension IPM Program for the purpose of conducting further research on potato breeding.
Alsum, Okray inducted into Wisconsin Hall of Fame
The Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) has elected Larry Alsum and Dick Okray to its Hall of Fame.
Lindsay releases poly pipe to help with irrigation in corrosive water environments
Lindsay has released of its Zimmatic poly pipe for its center pivot irrigation systems designed for growers who irrigate in corrosive water environments.
Idaho Potato Commission sees marketing fit with versatile NFL player
Taysom Hill is compared to a Swiss army knife for his versatility, not unlike the Idaho potato — the most versatile vegetable in the produce department.
John Deere outlines new 4M Heavy Duty tractor
The 4M Heavy Duty tractor was designed for commercial farmers and ranchers and large property owners. It comes in two models — 52 HP and 66 HP.
USDA to invest $56 million in agriculture water initiatives
The funding includes $38.9 million to the National Water Quality Initiative and $17.5 to the Mississippi River Basin Heathy Watershed Initiative.
Dutch potato growers criticized for overusing fungicides by agronomist
Denis Buckley says the dwindling arsenal of fungicides available to European potato growers has them using the ones that are available irresponsibly.
China to reduce tariffs on U.S. potatoes
China announced Feb. 6 it will reduce retaliatory tariffs imposed on $75 billion worth of U.S. products that were implemented on Sept. 1, 2019. This follows similar tariffs concessions from the U.S. as part of the Phase One trade deal between the ... more
Idaho Potato Commission partners with ‘America’s Got Talent’ winner on new promotion
The IPC’s latest partnership with America’s Got Talent winner Darci Lynne, a 15-year-old ventriloquist and singer, promises to be a popular program.
Inconsistent pesticide residue levels (MRLs) topic of latest NPC podcast
Varying levels of pesticide acceptance and to which they can be present on food (MRLs) is a major cog in the international trade agriculture crops.
