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Maine approves Simplot genetically engineered potatoes
The Maine Board of Pesticides Control unanimously approved the registration of three new types of genetically engineered potatoes from J.R. Simplot Co. The approval means Simplot's Russet Burbank, Ranger Russet and Atlantic potatoes can be planted in... more
NDSU to operate free Potato Blightline service
The Plant Pathology Department at North Dakota State University will again be providing the potato Blightline service at no charge to the potato industry of North Dakota and western Minnesota in 2017. This year it may be important to monitor the B... more
NPC endorses USDA undersecretary for trade
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has created an undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs. USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue said the move is being taken in recognition of the "ever-increasing importance of international trade to America... more
United Fresh Innovation Awards finalists named
United Fresh has announced the 46 new products as finalists for the United Fresh Produce Association’s 2017 Innovation Awards. This year’s finalists will compete in five categories for the title of Best New Product at United Fresh 2017, June 13-1... more
Washington growers to vote on marketing order
Washington potato producers will vote from June 9–23, on whether to continue the federal marketing order regulating the handling of Irish potatoes grown in Washington. Producers who have produced potatoes in Washington from July 1, 2015, through Ju... more
Tips for scouting, controlling black dot
{Sponsored} Because black dot infects potato plants relatively early in the season and symptoms generally do not appear until late in the growing season, potato growers must always be prepared. In fact, potato growers should expect to encounter th... more
Omnibus bill increases potato breeding funds
Before leaving Washington, D.C., for a one week recess, the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate passed a $1 trillion omnibus spending bill that funds the government through the end of September. The conference report includes an increase in the ... more
Considerations for developing a fertilizer program
The following should be considered when developing a fertilizer program for potato production. pH pH is an important factor in any fertilizer program and in controlling common scab. As pH increases to near 6.0 plant nutrients also increase an... more
Trader Joe’s Rauch to deliver keynote at United Fresh
Doug Rauch, former president of Trader Joe’s, will deliver the keynote at the 2017 United Fresh, International Floriculture Expo, and Global Cold Chain Expo Joint Opening General Session on Wednesday, June 14. Rauch’s career with Trader Joe’... more
TOMRA builds world’s largest steam peeler
TOMRA Sorting Food has built and delivered the world’s highest capacity steam peeler, which will be used by a potato processing company. The new Eco steam peeler stands more than eight meters (26 feet) tall. The processing capacity of the steam ... more
