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Potato Flake Plant Closing in Grand Forks
North American Foods has told workers at its dehydrated potato flake processing plant in Grand Forks that the plant will close March 15. KXMC Minot (N.D.) News... more
Worm Strikes Fear in Potato Producers
Some of Alberta's 60 seed potato producers fear a species of microscopic worm discovered on two Edmonton-area farms could cause them hardships similar to the devastation mad-cow disease caused the beef industry. Edmonton (AB) Journal... more
Syngent Insecticide Approved for Potatoes
EPA has approved Syngenta’s Endigo insecticide for use in potatoes.
Interested in Buying a Potato Chip Fry Line?
Manufacturing equipment at Jays Foods Inc.?s South Side headquarters will be sold off during a public auction scheduled for Jan. 24. Crain's Chicago Business... more
Rising Fertilizer Costs Mean Struggle for Farmers
There are a number of factors that are resulting in higher prices for products needing fertilizer such as cattle feed and sweet corn. The question is, how will the higher fertilizer prices affect consumers? WKTV-Utica... more
Potato Seeds Wanted
With seed potato numbers declining after discovery of a pest in Alberta, the Washington State Potato Commission is asking growers to sell seeds online. Columbia Basin Herald... more
USDA Names Members of Potato Promotion Board
Acting Agriculture Secretary Chuck Conner has appointed 35 producer members and one public member to serve on the National Potato Promotion Board for three-year terms.
State May Be in Running for New Potato Plant
One of the world's largest french fry processors, McCain Foods Ltd. of Canada, may build a $150 million potato processing plant in Washington. Puget Sound Business Journal... more
Harding Named GM of PEI Potato Board
Robert (Bob) Harding is the new general manager of the Prince Edward Island Potato Board. He will take over Feb. 4 from long-time general manager, Ivan Noonan. The Guardian... more
Farm bill a win for Michigan agriculture
The importance of agriculture to (Michigan's) economy means that the farm bill that the U.S. Senate passed in December is critical for our entire state. While the final legislation remains to be completed in 2008, this Senate-passed bill is an import... more
