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Blight Fears Spark Call for GM Potato
A genetically modified variety of spud may have to be produced in Irish laboratories because of the growing threat from blight. London Times... more
Potatoes & Po-Ta-Toes: ‘Great Depression Cooking With Clara’
According to Clara, the Depression was bad, potatoes used to cost a dollar a sack and a peppers-and-eggs sandwich was the coveted school lunch. Washington Post Express Night Out... more
Japanese Researchers Unveil Robot Suit
Japanese researchers have unveiled a robot suit designed to help reduce the heavy burden of harvesting as the nation's farm industry faces an ageing, shrinking workforce. BusinessDay... more
Farming Study Aims to Aid Washington Ag Industry
Food and agriculture were worth $42 billion in Washington in 2007, making them among the state's largest employers. tricityherald.com... more
Tennessee Woman Accuses Farm of Favoring Foreigners
A Tennessee woman has filed complaints with three government agencies alleging that a local farm discriminated against her for being an American. FOXNEWS.com... more
Labor Nominee Solis is a Longtime Ally of Farm Workers
Farm workers are gaining a well-placed ally with the selection of Los Angeles-area congresswoman Hilda Solis as the next secretary of labor. IdahoStatesman.com... more
Credit Still Flowing for Agribusiness
Agribusiness is one sector of the economy that should not have a hard time getting credit in 2009 to buy equipment, raise cattle for market or get another crop to harvest. Northern Colorado Business Report... more
Farmers, Residents in Tiny Hastings Vie over Use of Pesticides
For decades, life in this tiny town revolved around the spud. Residents swore that when they bit into a potato chip, they could tell whether the tuber was grown in Hastings. The high school football team was dubbed ''The Spudsters.'' A sign posted at... more
Potato Growers Support Island Commission’s Work
Officials with the Prince Edward Island Potato Board recently stated the board supports the work of the Commission on the Future of Agriculture and Agri-Food. Summerside Journal-Pioneer... more
Morrice Holds the World Record for Potato Varieties
THE Prince of Wales was so impressed he wrote a letter thanking him, and celebrity chefs have asked for his advice, but few in the north-east are aware of Guinness World Record holder Morrice Innes?s accomplishments. Aberdeen (Scotland) Press and Jou... more
