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Side Delights Potatoes launches cooking videos
Fresh Solutions Network has released three new cooking demonstration videos to show quick-and-easy, delicious potato side dishes. The videos feature �... READ MORE »
FMC seeks registration for new fungicide active ingredient
FMC Agricultural Solutions has begun the joint U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Canadian Pest Management Regulatory Agency registration proces... READ MORE »

Michigan potato commission receives USDA specialty crop grant
The Michigan Potato Industry Commission is among several Michigan awardees of specialty crop grants from the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.... READ MORE »
Western IPM Center offers $250,000 in grant funding
The Western Integrated Pest Management Center is making about $250,000 in grant funding available to individuals and organizations developing IPM reso... READ MORE »
Bayer, Monsanto advance negotiations
Bayer confirms advanced negotiations with Monsanto concerning a proposed transaction. While key terms and conditions have not yet been agreed, Bayer w... READ MORE »

Dickeya remains concern in Pennsylvania
With the persistent warm temperatures and some much needed rains falling across Pennsylvania, it is important to continue scouting for blackleg-like s... READ MORE »
West Virginia farmers wary of aggregation center’s future
Crop aggregation machine located in Huntington. Photo: Clark Davis/WV Public BroadcastingWest Virginia farmers are being cautious about the futu... READ MORE »
Late blight spreads in Columbia Basin
Washington State University (WSU) Extension has released a special issue of Potato Pest Alert regarding the spread of late blight to more fields in th... READ MORE »
Ethylene storage technique proves good frying color
Ten years ago a vision arose in England of storing potatoes and onions without chemicals. A group of growers has studied, tested and perfected this ne... READ MORE »
Priaxor defends against Rhizoctonia, early blight, black dot
Are you seeing signs of Rhizoctonia, early blight or black dot? BASF has a product to help you fight back. To help growers fortify their disease co... READ MORE »