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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 »
Mexican judge bans U.S. fresh potatoes
A federal judge in Mexico's northern state of Sinaola issued a decree that banned fresh potatoes imported from the United States. According to the Re... READ MORE »
NPC endorses Roberts-Stabenow GMO legislation
The National Potato Council (NPC) issued a press release supporting legislation released by Senate Agriculture Chairman Pat Roberts (R-Kansas) and ran... READ MORE »
More than $14.5 million for plant research
USDA has awarded more than $14.5 million in grants to support research into plant health, production and resilience. These grants were made through th... READ MORE »
New FSMA final rule issued
The FDA has finalized a new food safety rule under the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) that will help to prevent wide-scale public health har... READ MORE »
$130 million available for foundational ag research
The USDA is making $130 million in funding available for research, education, and extension projects to support sustainable, productive and economical... READ MORE »
Potato plant boosts defenses against attacks
Potato plants boost the chemical defenses in their leaves when Guatemalan tuber moth larvae feed on their tubers, according to researchers at the Corn... READ MORE »
Study: ag workers migrating less
America's seasonal agricultural industry suffered from a perceived labor shortage in recent years as the average migrant workers became significantly ... READ MORE »
BrandStorm set for Nov. 14-16
The United Fresh Produce Association has launched the second annual BrandStorm marketing event, which will take place Nov. 14-16 in San Francisco, Cal... READ MORE »
IPC releases potato recipe cards
The Idaho Potato Commission has released its Passionate About Potatoes" ad series. For 2016, the series features seven new chefs, seven new potato men... READ MORE »