agriculture
AGCO begins expansion
AGCO has begun a $42 million expansion at its Jackson, Minn., manufacturing center. The three-year project is broken down into seven phases. The firs... READ MORE »
Transform WG receives EPA registration
Dow AgroSciences has received EPA registration for Transform WG insecticide. Sulfoxaflor, Transform's active ingredient, controls sap-feeding insects,... READ MORE »
Simplot Innate varieties up for public comment
After more than 12 years of research, Simplot Plant Sciences has submitted three genetically altered varieties of Russet Burbank, Ranger Russet and A... READ MORE »
CSP deadline May 31
Applications for the Natural Resources Conservation Service's (NRCS) Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) are due May 31. The CSP will provide $175... READ MORE »
Seed potato harmonization program announced
The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced the start of a State National Harmonization Program for seed potatoes. The pr... READ MORE »
Antitrust case filed against potato groups
Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) has filed a lawsuit alleging antitrust action among members of United Potato Growers of America (UPGA) and United... READ MORE »
Psyllid workshops in Tri-States
There are several psyllid/zebra chip/insect recognition workshops planned this spring in Oregon, Idaho and Washington. In Oregon, the Rondon entomolo... READ MORE »
Syngenta potato blight hotline adds text alert
Syngenta's Revus Top fungicide, in partnership with key universities in Idaho, Michigan, North Dakota, Oregon and Washington, continues to sponsor po... READ MORE »
Verdesian acquires Plant Syence
Verdesian Life Sciences has acquired all of the assets of Plant Syence and its affiliates. Plant Syence has served as Verdesian's manufacturer's repr... READ MORE »
PMN debuts three webcasts
The Plant Management Network (PMN) has launched three new presentations in its Focus on Potato webcast network. Kyle Coleman from TKI Novasource disc... READ MORE »
