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New D Series Ag Handlers from Cat
Cat has introduced three new D Series Ag Handler models — TH357D, TH408D, and TH3510D. These units are built for tough jobs on the farm, with lift capacities ranging from 7,716 to 8,818 pounds, and lift heights from 23.0 to 32.1 feet. A choic... more
NIFA awards $1.85M for potato breeding research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has made $1.85 million in funding available for regional potato breeding research to support the development of superior-performing varieties that can be ... more
Update: Industry endorses Perdue for USDA
President-elect Donald Trump has formally announced the nomination of former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue for USDA secretary of agriculture, Bloomberg reports. The nomination is welcome news to American Farm Bureau, according to a statement from... more
New organic research, promotion program proposed
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking comments on a proposal for a new industry-funded research and promotion program. The proposed Organic Research, Promotion, and Information Order would cover certified organic products and would inc... more
HACCP workshop scheduled for Florida packinghouses
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences will host a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) workshop in Immokalee, Florida. The two-day workshop, Feb. 22-23, will be hosted at the UF/IFAS Southwest Florida R... more
Interim steps create additional fresh potato access to Mexico
On January 13, SAGARPA, the Agriculture Department of Mexico, published on their website the Pest Risk Assessment for U.S. potatoes and the Requirement Sheet for the import of U.S. potatoes beyond the 26-kilometer border zone. SAGARPA and APHIS must ... more
Unity key for agriculture’s continued success
At the 2017 American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) annual convention in Phoenix, Ariz., President Zippy Duvall reflected on his first year as president. He pointed to policy wins in getting a GMO labelling bill passed and a Supreme Court victory ... more
Halverson appointed CEO of CoBank
CoBank, a cooperative bank serving agribusinesses, rural infrastructure providers and Farm Credit associations throughout the United States, announced that the board of directors has appointed Tom Halverson as chief executive officer of CoBank. H... more
Let’s work together to meet new MRL demands
{Sponsored} New Maximum Residue Level (MRL) requirements are coming down the pipe for potato export countries across the globe. Potato growers know they need to pay attention to these guidelines, so BASF is paying attention too. “BASF recognize... more
Grower Produce Safety courses set throughout Michigan
Michigan State University Extension will host the Food and Drug Administration-defined Produce Safety Alliance Grower Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) certification course at various locations. Those interested in learning about Good Agricultural... more
