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US, Canada food safety systems comparable
FDA has signed an arrangement with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the Department of Health Canada (Health Canada) recognizing each other's food safety systems as comparable to each other. The arrangement was signed at a meeting of the... more
Big Idaho Potato Truck ready for fifth tour
The Idaho Potato Commission's Big Idaho Potato Truck will soon begin its fifth tour across the U.S. While on its journey, the Big Idaho Potato Truck will serve communities through its charitable program, A Big Helping." During its eight-month tour, t... more
Study: mites affecting bee colony health
Recent research conducted by the University of Maryland and USDA revealed that honey bee colonies in the U.S. are in decline due in part to the ill effects of voracious mites, fungal gut parasites and a variety of debilitating viruses. Findings showe... more
Antimicrobial resistance research funding available
The USDA is making $6 million available to fund research to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This funding is available through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill, and administered by USDA's Na... more
BRANDT gains majority interest in BAICOR
BRANDT has acquired a majority interest in BAICOR, based in Logan, Utah. BAICOR manufactures and distributes specialty fertilizers, focusing on liquids for foliar and soil applications.This acquisition will give BRANDT additional manufacturing capaci... more
Loans available for portable farm storage
USDA will provide a new financing option to help farmers purchase portable storage and handling equipment. Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Val Dolcini and Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Administrator Elanor Starmer announced changes to ... more
Technique accelerates isolation of blight resistance genes
Researchers at the Sainsbury Laboratory and Genome Analysis Center have developed a method of accelerating the isolation of plant disease resistance genes Several candidates were introduced into a model species, of which one (Rpi-amr3)... more
MFFPA scholarships available
The Michigan Frozen Food Packers Association (MFFPA) will present up to three scholarships to winning applicants on Wednesday, June 22.Applicant requirements include having successfully completed freshman year at an accredited community/state college... more
Industry donates more than 200 salad bars
To date 202 salad bars have been donated consisting of 99 industry donations and 103 Potatoes USA matches and purchases. These bars have been placed in Michigan, Colorado, Idaho and other potato producing states as well as in large markets such as At... more
USDA funds assist farmers with MAEAP verification
USDSA is making financial assistance available to Michigan farmers seeking to have their operations environmentally verified through the Michigan Agricultural Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP).MAEAP is a voluntary program created in Michigan th... more
