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NPC accepting scholarship applications
The National Potato Council (NPC) is accepting applications for a $10,000 graduate-level scholarship for the 2015-2016 academic year.The NPC awards on... READ MORE »
Hoverson elected 2015-2016 USPB chairman
Carl Hoverson, of Larimore, North Dakota, was elected the 2015-2016 U.S. Potato Board (USPB) chairman on March 12, 2015, at the USPB annual meeting in... READ MORE »
Krabill joins USPB
Ryan Krabill has joined the U.S. Potato Board (USPB) as the director of research and analysis. Krabill will begin his job on April 1, 2015. He will be... READ MORE »
FAA proposes new UAS rules
The Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public comment on proposed regulations for unmanned aircraft syste... READ MORE »
Congress approves white potatoes for WIC program
Through the combined legislative efforts of Sen. Susan Collins, (R-Maine), Sen. Mark Udall, (D-Colo.) and Rep. Mike Simpson, (R-Idaho), white potatoes... READ MORE »
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 »
Simplot’s Innate varieties achieve federal milestones
The first two generations of the J.R. Simplot Company's genetically engineered (GE) Innate potato varieties achieved individual federal milestones.Gen... 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 »
Bayer CropScience opens R&D site in California
Bayer CropScience recently opened a new research and development center in West Sacramento, California.The West Sacramento site will serve as the glob... READ MORE »
PAA honors four with Honorary Life Member awards
Chuck Brown, Jim Zalewski, Sam Thornton and Phil Nolte were recognized by The Potato Association of America (PAA) as Honorary Life Members during its ... READ MORE »
