APHIS
NASS reports increased 2014 production
The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) 2014 crop report shows an increase of 2.8 percent in U.S. production of fall potatoes in 20... READ MORE »
APRE creates President’s Circle
The Alliance for Potato Research and Education (APRE) has created a new membership category titled the President's Circle.The APRE President's Circle ... READ MORE »
OSU researcher dies
Don Horneck, an Oregon State University (OSU) Extension agronomist, died on September 28, 2014.Horneck specialized in soil fertility and crop producti... READ MORE »
Agrium acquires controlling interest in Agricen
Agrium, through its subsidiary, Loveland Products, has purchased a controlling interest in the biotechnology company Agricen.Agricen, based in Frisco,... READ MORE »
USPB receives $3.6 million for export promotion
The USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) award $3.6 million to the U.S. Potato Board for overseas marketing and promotional activities through th... READ MORE »
Ag World charity golf tournament
Ag World Support Systems is sponsoring a charity golf tournament on June 16, to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Spokane, Wash.For more informatio... 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 »
Taiwan OKs Colorado potatoes
The Council of Agriculture in Taiwan has granted approval for the state of Colorado to ship fresh potatoes to Taiwan beginning April 1. Colorado join... READ MORE »
PCN detected in two new Idaho fields
Two more fields were positively confirmed as infested with pale cyst nematodes (PCN) in Bonneville County, Idaho on Jan. 2, according to Tina Gresham... READ MORE »
Pale cyst nematodes found in additional Idaho fields
Two new detections of pale cyst nematode (PCN) in eastern Idaho in the fall have brought the total number of infested acreage to 1,476 and regulated a... READ MORE »
