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More than $14.5 million for plant research
USDA has awarded more than $14.5 million in grants to support research into plant health, production and resilience. These grants were made through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Foundational program, authorized by the 2014 Farm ... more
Dosatron debuts new Nutrient Delivery System kits
Dosatron International today introduces the 1 ½-inchNutrient Delivery System Kits.The three kits are powered by Dosatron dosers and consist of a Starter Kit, Mixing Chamber Kit, and Monitor Kit. The 1 ½-inch kits were designed for large... more
Farm Bureau supports ruling on water regulation
A unanimous Supreme Court ruled landowners can appeal when the Army Corps of Engineers determines that a body of water is subject to federal jurisdiction.The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has issued the following statement in support of the ... more
Brand naming expert to keynote at BrandStorm
Alexandra Watkins, founder & chief innovation officer at Eat My Words, and author of the No. 1 bestseller Hello, My Name is Awesome…How to Create Brand Names That Stick," will present the closing general session at the second annual BrandS... more
Potandon promotes two sales staff
Potandon Produce has made two promotions in its sales department. J.P. Surerus, formerly the senior sales manager has been promoted to director of sales. Surerus has 22 years of experience in the potato industry, the last five as a sales manager with... more
OSHA fines potato processor $273,000 for gas release
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) found an Idaho potato processor failed to safeguard employees and was unprepared to respond to a potentially lethal release of 1,300 lbs. of anhydrous ammonia on Dec. 1, 2015.OSHA has issued Di... more
Registration open for NPC Summer Meeting
Registration is now open for the 2016 National Potato Council Summer Meeting, July 13-15 in Park City, Utah. The meeting will discuss federal policy impacting potato production, such as ongoing trade affairs, EPA's reviews of pesticides, and an updat... more
Simplot signs new deal with Tasmanian growers
Simplot has agreed to pay its suppliers in Tasmania 5 percent more. The increase is set to be phased in over the next three years. The contract with Simplot was negotiated by a growers' collective bargain group.Here's more from ABC Rural: [The group ... more
USDA extends recording farm structure deadline
The USDA is providing farms a one-time, 30-day extension to the June 1 deadline for recording farm organization structures related to Actively Engaged in Farming determinations. This date is used to determine the level of interest an individual holds... more
Sweet potato project enlists growers to fight food insecurity
The Dane County (Wisconsin) Sweet Potato Project has enlisted growers to fight food insecurity in the area. Project participants and growers have donated more than 5,000 pounds of sweet potatoes to food pantries since the project began.Here's more fr... more
