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Ontario Potato Harvest: Quality Good, Acreage Down
Early reports from Ontario's potato harvest indicate good quality this year, but shows reduced acreage that is a sign of changes in the economics of growing the crop over the decades. Seattle Post Intelligencer... more
Maine a Hot Potato at Big E in Mass
Sixteen of Maine?s state senators and representatives didn?t have to take a special tour of the Maine building at the Eastern States Exposition Monday to get a feel for the public?s sentiments about Maine. Bangor Daily News... more
‘Environmentally-Friendly’ Potato Chip Factory to Celebrate Grand Opening
Local officials attending the official grand opening of the Kettle Foods potato chip factory in Beloit this Wednesday will be greeted by an unusual sight. Wisconsin Ag Connection... more
Before Skiing, Potato was King
These days, the Eagle Valley?s potato crop is limited to backyard garden plots. Vail Daily News... more
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Says CAFTA More Successful than Expected
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns said Wednesday that trade with Central America grew more than expected since an agreement with the region went into effect a year ago. International Herald Tribune... more
Scottish Growers Crack Chinese Potato Market
In a major breakthrough for the potato industry that has the potential to lead to millions of pounds worth of orders, the Chinese government has sanctioned the importation of Scottish seed potato mini tubers. Scotsman... more
The Immigration Debate Ripens
Ray Polseno stands in the cool air of his farm stand, one irritated apple grower. The Providence Journal... more
Wisconsin Potato Crop Looks Good, Despite Dry Summer
Wisconsin potato growers are breathing a sigh of relief after the recent rains helped replenish the crop's very dry sub soil. Wisconsin Ag Connection... more
China Destroys Frozen ‘Sub-Standard’ Potato Cargo from US
China's quarantine bureau has destroyed a cargo of 21.6 tonnes of frozen potato slices shipped from the United States, saying it was of sub-standard quality, the International Business Daily reported on Thursday. Times of India... more
Agriculture Secretary Johanns Presents Bush Administration Views on Farm Bill, Free Trade Agreements
The 2007 Farm Bill and the importance of free trade agreements were the topics addressed by Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns today during the 2007 Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Ill. Grainnet... more
