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Industry leader dies at 100
Louis E. Knoflicek, of Alliance, Nebraska, died on Jan. 24, 2015, at the age of 100.Knoflicek was a leader in the development of the potato industry in western Nebraska. In 1945, he began working for the Nebraska certified potato growers association ... more
USDA names members to USPB
The USDA appointed 19 new members to the U.S. Potato Board (USPB) and reappointed 14 members to the USPB for three-year terms beginning March 1, 2015.New USPB members are: Segundo Diaz, Alamosa, Colorado; Jeremy Arnold, Felt, Idaho; Kent Bitter, Shel... more
NPC Fly-In hotel rates expire on Jan. 30
The 2015 National Potato Council's (NPC) D.C. Potato Fly-In will be held Feb. 23-26 at the Mayflower Renaissance Hotel.The NPC block hotel room block will expire on Jan. 30. For more information see the NPC website.... more
NPC elects 2015 officers and presents awards
The National Potato Council (NPC) elected Dan Lake, of Ronan, Montana as its 2015 president during its annual meeting in Orlando, Florida. Lake succeeds Randy Hardy, Oakley, Idaho as president. Hardy retains a position as immediate past president on... more
Robinson receives Spudman ELA
Andy Robinson, Ph.D., received Spudman's 2015 Emerging Leader Award (ELA) during the National Potato Council's annual banquet at the Rosen Shingle Creek hotel in Orlando, Florida.Robinson, 33, is an assistant professor and Extension agronomist in pot... more
T-L celebrates 60th anniversary
T-L Irrigation, based in Hastings, Nebraska, is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2015.Company founder LeRoy Thom began the T-L Irrigation at 1103 E. South St. in Hastings. In 1969, T-L produced its first self-propelled circular irrigation system, ... more
Congress approves white potatoes for WIC program
Through the combined legislative efforts of Sen. Susan Collins, (R-Maine), Sen. Mark Udall, (D-Colo.) and Rep. Mike Simpson, (R-Idaho), white potatoes are now included in the USDA's Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Childr... more
Houlihan named WPVGA executive director
Tamas Houlihan has been named executive director of the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) by the board of directors, effective immediately. Houlihan has been serving as interim executive director since August, replacing Dua... more
Bayer CropScience offers sustainability award
Bayer CropScience is seeking applicants for its Young Farmer Sustainability Award. The fifth annual award recognizes agricultural producers, age 40 and under, who receive at least half of their income from farming and farm-related venture.Applicants ... more
Irving selected Maine’s Young Farmer of the Year
Robert Irving of Caribou, Maine has been selected the 2014 Young Farmer of the Year by the Maine Potato Board. He is the son of Steve and Patti Irving.Irving is the sixth generation of his family to raise potatoes in Aroostook County. His great-great... more
