crop protection
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
