agriculture
NPC to CFIA: Modernize long-term management plan to prevent PEI potato wart spread
An advisory panel created in the wake of a political firestorm over the Prince Edward Island (PEI) potato wart crisis submitted a report in late Janua... READ MORE »
There’s still time to register for Potato Academy
Washington State Potato Commission (WSPC) is supplying growers with applied information on potato production at its first Potato Academy. Potato Acad... READ MORE »
NDSU/UMN seeking growers’ help with vine kill study
The North Dakota State University and University of Minnesota potato agronomy research team is working on modeling 10-foot dig data to provide better ... READ MORE »
WPVGA Promotions Committee welcomes new members
The Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association Promotions Committee prides itself on creative thinking and promoting Wisconsin potatoes in t... READ MORE »
Members of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee announced
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announ... READ MORE »
UI Extension to conduct trials aimed at finding special-needs herbicide labels for quinoa potato rotation crop
Forthcoming field trials at the University of Idaho’s Aberdeen Research and Extension Center could help provide the first herbicides to local farmer... READ MORE »
TOMRA Food appoints first global category director for vegetables and fruit for its processed business area
TOMRA Food's Processed Food business area has appointed its first global category director for vegetables and fruit. The new role – created as part ... READ MORE »
Seats available on WPVGA Associate Division Board
There will be four open seats available on the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) Associate Division Board beginning in Febr... READ MORE »
NuPlant announces commercial launch of SmartClone automated tissue culture system
NuPlant, an Australian-based plant biotechnology company, announced the global launch of SmartClone – a highly-advanced plant tissue culture propaga... READ MORE »
Agriculture Council of America announces 2023 National Ag Day essay contest theme
In preparation for National Ag Day 2023 on March 21, the Agriculture Council of America (ACA) is hosting an essay contest. The theme for this year is ... READ MORE »
