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PMA creates new award honoring CEO Bryan Silbermann
To honor retiring Produce Marketing Association (PMA) CEO Bryan Silbermann, a new award honoring his collaborative leadership style is being establish... READ MORE »
Michigan potato commission creates scholarship program
The Michigan Potato Industry Commission is initiating an annual $1,000 scholarship for a post-secondary student who is a Michigan resident and has an ... READ MORE »
Pressure bruise management aided by texture analysis
Pressure flattening in stored potatoes is a cause of significant economic losses for Colorado potato growers. Pressure flattening occurs as the tuber ... READ MORE »
Green Bank Observatory helps promote potato growing
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture is encouraging farmers to grow potatoe as cash crops with the help of the Green Bank Observatory in Green ... READ MORE »
SouthWind Farms exports fresh potatoes
SouthWind Farms in Heyburn, Idaho, is now in its second full season exporting fresh potatoes to the Philippines, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Canada ... READ MORE »
New AMS marketing specialist for Potatoes USA
Hakim Fobia is the new USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) marketing specialist that provides oversight of Potatoes USA. Fobia previously worked... READ MORE »
AgroFresh announces leadership changes
The AgroFresh Solutions Board of Directors announced that Thomas Macphee, chief executive officer, has stepped down from his position as of March 10. ... READ MORE »
Potato industry teams with United Fresh Start Foundation
Inspired by the United Fresh Start Foundation's efforts to get the produce industry involved in the Let's Move Salad Bars to Schools initiative, the C... READ MORE »
Insuring your farm property with the right coverage
As a farmer you are well acquainted with risk and the many forms it can take to impact your operation. An important risk mitigation tool that farmers ... READ MORE »
PMA 2016 Fresh Connections World Tour announced
The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) announced dates and locations for the Fresh Connections World Tour 2016.The tour will kick off in Shanghai, Ch... READ MORE »
