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Produce supply chain participants asked to complete survey
The Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI) is asking businesses involved in the produce supply chain to complete a short online survey by April 5.The purpose of the PTI, sponsored by the Canadian Produce Marketing Association, GS1 US, Produce Marketin... more
FMC contest offers $25,000 in scholarships
The FMC Corporation is sponsoring a "Stand and Be Heard Anthem Singing Contest," an opportunity for students in agriculture to showcase their patriotic singing skills for a chance to win scholarships. Any member of a national agricultural student org... more
Korea FTA implemented
Potato industry leaders are projecting that the recently finalized Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (KORUS-FTA) will be a boon to U.S. potato exports.South Korea is the fourth-largest frozen potato export market for the U.S. In 2010, U.S. potato grow... more
Staunton elected 2012-13 USPB chairman
Sid Staunton, of Tulelake, Calif., was elected 2012-13 U.S. Potato Board chairman during the USPB's annual meeting at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo., March 16. Board members also approved a .03 per cwt assessment for FY 2013 and chang... more
Process contracts stalled
Idaho process growers rejected contracts for the 2012 season offered by ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston and the J.R. Simplot Co. The growers rejected the companies' offer of a 10.7 percent increase from the 2011 contracts. Dan Hargraves, executive director... more
CRP general sign-up is under way
The USDA is conducting a four-week Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) general sign-up March 12 through April 6.CRP has a 25-year legacy of protecting the nation's natural resources through voluntary participation, while providing economic and environ... more
FMC and Kumiai sign agreement
FMC Corp., of Philadelphia, Penn., and Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., of Tokyo, Japan, have entered into an exclusive agreement to evaluate a new herbicide developed by Kumiai for potential global development and commercialization. "Our relation... more
AgSafe and Dupont present safety awards
AgSafe and Dupont Crop Protection presented the inaugural All Ways Safe Agricultural Safety Awards. The awards recognize companies and individuals for their dedication in keeping agricultural workers safe in California.Awards were presented in four c... more
EPA seeking members for advisory committee
The EPA is soliciting nominations for its agricultural advisory group, the Farm Ranch, and Rural Communities Committee (FRRCC). The committee's charter was renewed and filed with Congress Feb.17 and will be effective for two more years.EPA establishe... more
Dan Crawford, Spudman founder, dies at 89
Spudman magazine founder Dan Crawford died on Monday, Feb. 20, in Klamath Falls, Ore. He was 89.Crawford grew up in Tulelake, Calif., where he met his wife, Ardina. They were married in 1943 and began farming in the Tulelake and Merrill areas.Crawfor... more
