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Enviro Group Asks EPA to End Approval of Herbicide 2,4-D
A popular weed killer is under attack by an environmental group that says it’s unsafe and should be uprooted from the public herbicide arsenal approved by the Environmental Protection Agency. billingsgazette.com
McDonald’s to Take Steps to Cut Potato Pesticides
McDonald’s Corp, the largest purchaser of potatoes in the United States, has agreed to take preliminary steps to reduce pesticide use in its domestic potato supply, shareholder groups said on Tuesday. Reuters
Idaho, Power Company Make Water Deal
The 1984 Swan Falls water agreement was reaffirmed this week in a proposed legal settlement between the state of Idaho and Idaho Power Co.
Local Potato Farm To Be Featured on PBS TV Program
Troyer Brothers Inc., a potato farm operation based in Lee County, just east of Lehigh Acres on SR 82, will be featured on a new television program to air nationally on PBS stations around the country this fall. Lehigh Acres Citizen
TASC Funding Available
USDA?s Foreign Agricultural Service is still accepting applications for fiscal year 2009 funding for the Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops Program.
Obama to Push Immigration Reform Bill Despite Risks
While acknowledging that the recession makes the political battle more difficult, President Obama plans to begin addressing the country?s immigration system this year, including looking for a path for illegal immigrants to become legal, a senior administration official said on Wednesday. The New York Times
Industry Opens Doors to Russian Potato Shipments
Shipments of fresh potatoes to Russia became a possibility after a market access agreement was signed on March 17.
‘Potato’ Has Made History Around the World
Growing up in England, John Reader consumed potatoes at almost every meal -- with roast meat on Sundays, with slices of cold meat on Mondays, with shepherd's pie on Tuesdays. Minneapolis Star-Tribune... more
Why You Shouldn’t Pass Up potatoes
Pity the poor potato. The humble spud has been hit right between the eyes by the low-carb craze. Fort Worth Star-Telegram... more
Agreement Opens Russia for U.S. Potato Shipments
On March 18, U.S. and Russian governments signed an agreement that opened Russia for shipments of U.S. fresh potatoes, according to the National Potato Council.
