crop management
Acquisitions expand Tessenderlo Kerley’s soil fumigation portfolio
Tessenderlo Kerley has expanded its soil fumigation portfolio by acquiring Eastman’s U.S. and Canadian metam fumigant labels. The company acquire... READ MORE »
UF new host for plant breeding accelerator program
The University of Florida (UF) is the new home for a plant breeding improvement program that could benefit potatoes among other crops. Breeding Ins... READ MORE »
Corteva: Split of crop protection, seed businesses will aid growers
A planned split of its crop protection and seed businesses will allow Corteva to focus more directly on farmers' needs, the company says. The separ... READ MORE »
NPC supports chief agricultural negotiator nominee, new active ingredient
The National Potato Council joined dozens of other agricultural organizations in expressing support for Julie Callahan, nominated for Chief Agricultur... READ MORE »
Nutrien Ag Solutions completes upgrades at Indiana facility
Crop solutions company Nutrien Ag Solutions has completed infrastructure improvements at its Tipton, Indiana retail facility. The upgrades will exp... READ MORE »
Tessenderlo Kerley breaks ground on new fertilizer facility
Crop nutrition and protection company Tessenderlo Kerley has broken ground on its newest liquid fertilizer production facility on a 50-acre site in De... READ MORE »
New website offers late blight information, resources
The Michigan Potato Industry Commission has created a webpage to provide growers with assistance in identifying and managing late blight. The page ... READ MORE »
Syngenta adds agricultural policy veteran as director of federal affairs
Global agricultural company Syngenta has added an agricultural policy veteran as its new director of federal affairs. Beth Ellikidis, based in the ... READ MORE »
Fast-rising alternative aims to combat familiar foe
As well as a state name, Colorado is a Spanish word for the color red, and it may well be this second meaning — in addition to geographical location... READ MORE »
Dwindling demand causing acreage anxiety
Is the potato industry on course for a challenging season? An April release from the Michigan Potato Industry Commission indicated problems, statin... READ MORE »
