agriculture
EPA extends comment period on cancelation of pentachloronitribenzene
The EPA granted a 45-day extension to the comment period on a Proposed Final Decision for pentachloronitrobenzene (PCNB), the active ingredient in AMV... READ MORE »
After USDA Risk Assessment, NPC urges increased protections to prevent PEI potato wart spread
On Thursday, Nov. 10, the National Potato Council (NPC) and a dozen state potato associations issued a letter to USDA Undersecretary of Marketing and ... READ MORE »
Paul Slupecki appointed as head of TOMRA Fresh Food
TOMRA Food has appointed Paul Slupecki as senior vice president, head of TOMRA Fresh Food. This follows the reorganization of TOMRA Food into two ... READ MORE »
USDA releases nationwide farmer prospective customer survey
Are you a farmer, rancher or forest manager? Please share your vital feedback with USDA by taking a nationwide survey at farmers.gov/survey. The su... READ MORE »
NPC responds to latest PEI potato wart find
On Nov. 2, Canadian media reported on another potato wart find on Prince Edward Island (PEI), Canada. This latest find reinforces USDA’s conclusi... READ MORE »
Survey: Help WSU Potato Research Group with fertilizer and irrigation recommendations
Washington State University's (WSU) Potato Research Group is conducting a survey of Columbia Basin fertilizer and irrigation recommendations. Your ... READ MORE »
Sormac releases complete new potato quartering machine
Sormac introduced a potato quartering machine with numerous improvements. An innovative straightening system and continuous processing lead to more, e... READ MORE »
Potatoes USA to provide November workshop for Wisconsin growers/shippers
The national Potatoes USA marketing team is coming to Wisconsin in November to tour and visit with various grower organizations, as well as to provide... READ MORE »
University of Idaho Extension raising awareness about rural mental health challenges
A team of University of Idaho (UI) Extension educators is seeking 17 small, agricultural communities willing to host public conversations about th... READ MORE »
EPA proposes cancelation of PCNB
The EPA released a Proposed Final Decision that would result in the cancellation of all registered uses of pentachloroitrobenzene, or PCNB, to address... READ MORE »
