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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
ISDA, UI Extension sponsor pesticide stewardship conference
University of Idaho Extension and the Idaho State Department of Agriculture will sponsor the Pesticide Stewardship Conference: Managing Drift February 1-2 in Boise. The conference will focus on management of pesticide drift, which is the expansion... more
NPPGA meetings, expo set for February
The Northern Plains Potato Growers Association's Research Reporting Conference, Annual Business Meeting and Chairman's/MSA Banquet will be held at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on Tuesday, Feb. 21. The International Crop Expo, featu... more
King Rustic potatoes return to Walmart
A new variety of russet potato, King Rustics, is back in Walmart stores. The King Rustics from MountainKing are available through February. Harvested from high atop the Colorado Rocky Mountains, the King Rustics from MountainKing may look like a ... more
Survey: Canadian growers need, want mental health help
Growers are among the most vulnerable when it comes to mental health, according to a new study from the University of Guelph. Stress, anxiety, depression, emotional exhaustion and burnout are all higher among farmers than among other groups, earl... more
Total Ag Industries introduces Turbo Nozzle
Total Ag Industries introduces its new ceramic nozzle technology, Turbo Nozzle, to the United States and Canada. The ceramic super air induction Turbo Nozzle from MagnoJet is a triple spray pattern nozzle. Made from 99 percent alumina ceramic, the To... more
AGCO, Asmark Institute offer training for beginning applicators
AGCO Corporation and the Asmark Institute are collaborating to offer a new training program dedicated to educating and developing custom applicators of crop protection products and plant nutrients. The applicator training course will provide a c... more
New Dynasty 400, Maxstar 400 welders
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has announced the addition of two new models to its lineup of TIG welding solutions. The new Dynasty 400 and Maxstar 400 welders deliver up to 400 amps of output power for TIG and stick welding. These welders are useful in a... more
