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University of Idaho, ARS studying manure use in root crops
The fourth year of a long-term manure study is currently underway in Idaho, where researchers are studying the use of manure in root crops such as potatoes and sugar beets. The study, a collaboration between the University of Idaho and the Agricultra... more
Psyllids, new varieties hot topics at Texas A&M field day
The hot potato news in the High Plains is harvest is underway, psyllids are threatening unharvested fields and new varieties are showing lots of promise.These were some of the headlines" shared with about 60 producers and researchers gathered recentl... more
Tour de Fresh brings more than 50 salad bars to schools
This year's Tour de Fresh event brought record-breaking participation from riders, sponsors, and donations to support placing more than 50 salad bars in schools across the country through the Let's Move Salad Bars to Schools program, according to a n... more
USDA awards $36.5 million for research, Extension
USDA has issued 19 grants totaling $36.5 million for research and extension to support American farmers growing fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture and nursery crops including floriculture. The grants are funded through the U... more
Felsot to serve as ESA’s pesticide expert
Allan Felsot, a professor and extension specialist at Washington State University, has been selected to serve as a subject matter expert (SME) and liaison with the EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs (EPA-OPP).As ESA's SME, he will serve as a liaison ... more
Calyxt to develop improved potato
Calyxt, an agbiotech company focused on developing crops with healthier characteristics, is planning to launch a second wave of products in 2019, including a potato.The new variety will have an inactivated enzyme that will reduce the degradation of s... more
GMO food labeling bill becomes law
On July 29, President Barack Obama signed S. 764, the Biotech Food Labeling Bill, otherwise known as the GMO labeling bill. The President's signature now directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national mandatory bioengineered food disclo... more
Late blight found in Michigan’s St. Joseph County
Late blight was found in three more potato fields in Michigan's St. Joseph County on Monday, July 25. Photo 1. Sporulating late blight lesion with white, velvety mycelial growth.Initial genotyping confirmed isolates as US-23 by GPI isomerase te... more
Trimble forms new agribusiness solutions group
Trimble has established a business solutions group within its agriculture division. The Trimble Agriculture Business Solutions group will provide customers with technology integration across their business and data solutions.The Agriculture Business ... more
Weather devastates crop in North Dakota
The heart of "Potato Country" in northeast North Dakota was devastated by baseball size hail that lasted up to 35 minutes last Tuesday night.The worst hail damage was along Highway 18 from Mountain to Hoople in Pembina and Walsh Counties but heavy ra... more
