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Potato Expo draws record number of attendees, exhibitors
More than 2,000 potato growers and industry members from a dozen countries turned out for Potato Expo 2020 at The Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
International Potato Technology Expo set for late February
The International Potato Technology Expo and conference returns to the Eastlink Centre in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, on Feb. 21-22.
Britt Raybould becomes National Potato Council’s first female president
At the National Potato Council’s (NPC) 2020 Annual Meeting on Jan. 16, Britt Raybould of Rexburg, Idaho, was elected to serve as NPC’s 2020 President and to lead the council’s Executive Committee.
National Potato Council announces LEAF foundation to aid industry leadership development
At Potato Expo 2020, the largest annual potato industry event held in North America, growers and allied industry partners joined together to launch a new initiative dedicated to growing future leaders.
Regenerative agriculture education firm names new CEO
Regenerative agriculture education and consulting services Understanding Ag, LLC (UA) has announced the appointment of Walter Lynn, Jr. as chief executive officer. North Dakota grower Gabe Brown, co-founder of the organization, points to UA’s inc... more
Velum Prime-Movento combo shows effective results in nematode control
Trials held in Connell, Washington, the combination of Velum Prime nematicide and Movento insecticide increased marketable yield by 82 cwt per acre.
Key Technology adds to potato processing portfolio with Herbert acquisition
Herbert has established itself as a leader in serving the root crop and fresh produce markets with an assortment of sorting, washing and handling solutions.
Market news reporting accuracy aided by USDA move to new data source
On Jan. 1, 2020, USDA Agricultural Marketing Service transitioned to a different system to more accurately capture specialty crops movement activity data along the U.S. northern border.
Gowan acquires late blight, rhizoctonia protection agents from Bayer
Gowan Crop Protection has entered into agreements with Bayer AG to acquire rights to the active ingredients fenamidone and pencycuron.
Reinke Irrigation rolls out electronic swing arm corner technology
Used in tandem with swing arms manufactured by Reinke, ESAC will provide efficient and uniform water application.
