agriculture
Toro releases new emitter
Toro has just released a new emitter for its BlueLine dripline. The BlueLine now includes a 0.26 gallons per hour (GPH) pressure-compensating (PC) em... READ MORE »
Syngenta expands program
Syngenta is expanding its Pest Patrol program by offering agronomic updates on insect threats from February through December. Previously the program ... READ MORE »
Simplot launches new frozen french fry
The J.R. Simplot Company has launched CravOn, a new frozen french fry geared for the retail market, in southern California. This represents a return ... READ MORE »
Skyraider receives EPA approval
MANA's Skyraider, an insecticide/miticide, has received approval by the EPA for broad-spectrum control against soil and foliar insects. Skyraider p... READ MORE »
Grippo Foods recalls potato chips
Grippo Foods of Cincinnati has initiated a nationwide recall of all bags and boxes of their plain, bar-b-q, cheddar cheese with a touch of jalapeno, ... READ MORE »
Primozone and Ozone announce partnership
Primozone Production and Ozone Water Systems (OWS) have entered into a strategic partnership agreement for the United States. Under the terms of the ... READ MORE »
USPB news: Davis elected chairman
Rob Davis, of Connell, Wash., was elected the 2013 U.S. Potato Board (USPB) chairman during the USPB annual meeting at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorad... READ MORE »
Dry spring and summer forecast for Western states
The USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service National Water and Climate Center hydrologists predict dry conditions to continue, resulting in red... READ MORE »
Rick Foell joins ACLF
Rick Foell is Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizer's new field agronomy manager for California. Foell was employed previously at Bio-Gro as the national sa... READ MORE »
O’Connor leaving USPB
Tim O'Connor, president and CEO of the United States Potato Board (USPB), will be leaving the organization to lead Avocados from Mexico (AFM). AFM is... READ MORE »