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IPC puts a new spin on preparation for Potato Lover’s Month
February is Potato Lover’s Month, and this year the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) explores Idaho Potato versatility from a different and exciting angle. They're showcasing spiralizing, a preparation method that gives Idaho Potatoes a whole ne... more
February is for potato lovers
The Colorado Department of Agriculture is promoting February as Potato Lover's Month, and recognizing the farmers and the many potato cultivars produced in the state. From well-known varieties such as Russet and Yukon Gold to specialty potatoes like... more
T-L Irrigation introduces GPS navigation linear system
T-L Irrigation Co., the exclusive manufacturer of hydrostatically powered pivot irrigation systems, announces the availability of its GPS Navigation Linear System. The GPS Navigation Linear System features Real Time Kinematic (RTK) sub-inch acc... more
Registration open for Potato Scout School
Registration is now open for the 2017 Potato Scout School, presented by North Dakota State University and the University of Minnesota. The meeting will be held Feb. 23 at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota, from 1 p.m. to 5 pm. This is on... more
Sivanto Prime insecticide now available
Sivanto Prime is a new potato insecticide from Bayer that received EPA registration. This new product contains flypyradifurone, a butenolide chemistry which has been classified by the Insecticide Resistance Action Committee as a 4D insecticide. W... more
Boyle named IGSA president
Shawn D. Boyle was recently named president of the Idaho Grower Shippers Association. He succeeds Mark Klompien who left the organization in November to become president and CEO of United Potato Growers of America. Boyle has worked five year... more
Stockton CEO to give keynote at Crops & Chemicals Europe
Stockton CEO Guy Elitzur will give the keynote presentation at theupcoming Crops & Chemicals Europe Conference on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at the Intercontinental Hotel in Berlin, Germany. Elitzur's presentation will focus on “Agrochemicals and Bio... more
Adama introduces new dual mode insecticide
Adama received full EPA registration approval for new Cormoran insecticide in November and is now rolling out the insecticide in time for the 2017 season. Cormoran addresses the need for an ovicide/larvicide in pome fruits where the potential for cro... more
Bob Evans acquires Pineland Farms Potato Company
Bob Evans Farms (BEF) has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Pineland Farms Potato Company for $115 million. The acquisition enables a focus on driving growth of BEF Foods, according to the company. The purchase price may be increased by up... more
United Fresh launches 2017 industry compensation survey
The United Fresh Produce Association has launched its 2017 Compensation Survey for the fresh produce industry. The data collected will be published in an expansive research report that will assist produce industry employers in understanding critical ... more
