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Judge: Potato Growers of Alberta Must Release Documents
A Canadian judge has ruled Potato Growers of Alberta must release documents to the Washington State Potato Commission concerning bacterial ring rot investigations on an Alberta seed potato farm.
President Bush Signs Specialty Crops Bill
President George W. Bush has signed into law the Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004.
Senate Approves Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act
The U.S. Senate passed the Specialty Crop Competitiveness Act of 2004 in early December.
December Potato Stocks Up 1 Percent from 2003
The 15 major potato states held 272 million cwt. of potatoes in storage Dec. 1, up 1 percent from last year and 3 percent above 2002, according to USDA.
United Fresh Potato Growers of Idaho Gains Momentum
United Fresh Potato Growers of Idaho has more than 80 percent of all acres dedicated to fresh potatoes in the state of Idaho committed under membership agreements, and more agreements continue to flow in.
Nebraska Governor Nominated to Become Secretary of Agriculture
President George Bush has nominated Nebraska?s Gov. Mike Johanns to become the next secretary of agriculture.
Potato, Onion Shipper Going Out up for Sale
The Hollandale Marketing Association (HMA), growers and shippers of potatoes and onions, announced this afternoon that its operations will cease when it is finished shipping this year?s crop. Shareholders voted Dec. 2 to put the business up for sale.
U.S. Fall Production Down 1 Percent, Idaho Up 7 Percent
Nationally, production of fall potatoes is forecast at 408 million cwt., down 1 percent from a year ago.
Secretary of Agriculture Ann Veneman Resigns
Secretary of Agriculture Ann Veneman resigned Nov. 15, completing four years of service as a leader in the Bush Administration.
Idaho Potato Conference to be Jan. 18-20
The 2005 University of Idaho Potato Conference will be held Jan. 18-20 at Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho. The conference will feature two days of educational sessions. The Ag Expo will begin Jan. 18 and run through the end of the conference.
