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Major study on genetically-engineered crops almost complete
Conclusions from a soon-to-be completed study from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine addressing genetically engineered crops will be published in the spring of 2016. A 20-person, multidisciplinary scientific panel has spent... more
Federal judge approves $25 million antitrust settlement against UPGA, UPGI
Chief U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill approved a $25 million settlement against the United Potato Growers of America (UPGA), the United Potato Growers of Idaho (UPGI) and a number of other potato growers.The class-action lawsuit, filed by Brigiot... more
T-L Irrigation’s 2015 Irrigation View product catalog now available online
T-L Irrigation product literature is now available online. The 2015 Irrigation View can be read here. ... more
Merger of DuPont, Dow Chemical announced
DuPont (NYSE:DD) and The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW) announced Dec. 11 that their boards of directors unanimously approved a definitive agreement under which the companies will combine in an all-stock merger of equals.According to a news release,... more
Congress restores cuts to crop insurance program
U.S. senators said a transportation bill Congress passed Dec. 4 restores $3 billion in cuts to crop insurance made in the budget agreement completed in October, and also helps some agricultural fuel haulers.According to media reports, the U.S. Senate... more
Yara purchases Sacramento terminal
Yara has signed an agreement to purchase the assets of Agrium's West Sacramento, California, nitrogen operations for $27 million.Yara will use the facilty as an import terminal to complement its California terminals in San Diego, Stockton and Port Hu... more
Simplot, EPA and DOJ reach emission reduction agreement
EPA and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have reached a settlement with J.R. Simplot that resolves alleged Clean Air Act violations related to modifications made at Simplot's five sulfuric acid plants near Lathrop, California, Pocatello, Idaho and Roc... more
PMA’s Silbermann, Burns begin final stages of leadership transition
In an e-mail to members of the Produce Marketing Association (PMA), CEO Bryan Silbermann announced his intention to retire on Jan. 31, 2017 and be replaced by PMA President Cathy Burns.Starting January 1, 2016, Burns will oversee day-to-day operation... more
Awards presented to Nelson Irrigation for pivot sprinklers
Walla Walla, Washington-based Nelson Irrigation's 3030 Series Pivot Sprinklers with the new 3NV Nozzle System received both the Irrigation Association's New Product Award for Agriculture as well as ASABE's AE50 Award.The Irrigation Association's New ... more
Top Spud finalists announced for EXPO
The National Potato Council has announced the three finalists for the Spud Nation Throwdown on Jan. 12 at the POTATO EXPO 2016 at the Mirage in Las Vegas.The Spud Nation Throwdown is a competition among three food truck chefs for the title of Top Spu... more
