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MyRA gives growers new retirement account option
The U.S. Department of the Treasury recently launched a new tool known as myRA for anyone interested in a different method to start saving for retirement. It costs nothing to open an account, there are no fees, and contributions are invested in a... more
USDA invests $33 million to improve water quality in high-priority watersheds
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced an investment of more than $33 million in 197 high-priority watersheds across the country to help landowners improve water quality through the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) National ... more
NPC adds senior director of public policy
The National Potato Council (NPC) has added Kam Quarles as senior director of public policy. “We are delighted to welcome Kam to NPC. Over the past seven years he has shown great skill advocating on our behalf on federal issues. NPC is excited to ... more
WPVGA publishes water fact book
Over the next few months growers will be presenting factual, scientific information to local governmental bodies throughout central Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) has compiled a "High Capacity Well Fac... more
Wafla awarded $3 million for housing project
The Washington State Department of Commerce’s Housing Finance Unit today awarded $26 million in loans and grants from the state’s Housing Trust Fund, $2.7 million from the Federal HOME program, and $2.9 from the National Housing Trust Fund for 20... more
Dodgen joins Potatoes USA
Lindsey Dodgen is Potatoes USA's newest team member, joining as assistant marketing manager. She will be supporting the retail, market access, seed, reputation management and industry outreach programs. Dodgen is a graduate of Texas A&M Un... more
What potato growers can expect in 2017
{Sponsored} Planning for 2017 is in full swing — how will potato growers make their planting decisions? Some growers will expand their acreage and some will plant fewer potatoes, either way, they will let the market forces decide. The 2016 growi... more
New test detects acrylamide in french fries
French-fried potatoes are a popular side dish; but when potatoes are cooked to a golden brown or overcooked, a potentially toxic compound called “acrylamide” may form. At the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Food Science Research Unit (FSRU... more
Monsanto merger with Bayer approved
Monsanto announced that at a special meeting of shareowners held today, shareowners of the company approved the merger of Monsanto with a wholly owned subsidiary of Bayer Aktiengesellschaft. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Monsanto shareowne... more
NDSU presents potato agronomist with Ag Award
North Dakota State University (NDSU) faculty and staff received awards for excellence in research, teaching, Extension and support staff efforts in an awards ceremony on campus Dec. 8. Among the award recipients was Andrew Robinson, Extension pota... more
