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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
Potato Industry Reps Meet Scientists who Work on Nutrition Issues
Six representatives of the Washington potato industry took a trip to California earlier this month to meet with scientists who work on nutrition issues, food chemistry and food processing. Mid Columbia Tri City Herald... more
Troyer Farms Agrees to Sale
A local tradition and one of the region?s signature products will soon be in the hands of a new owner, but the jobs are staying here. Erie Times-News... more
Iowa Ex-governor Picked for Agriculture Secretary
President-elect Barack Obama has selected former Gov. Tom Vilsack of Iowa to serve as his agriculture secretary, according to officials familiar with the decision, and will make the announcement on Wednesday as he works to round out his remaining cab... more
