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Tour de Fresh brings more than 50 salad bars to schools
This year's Tour de Fresh event brought record-breaking participation from riders, sponsors, and donations to support placing more than 50 salad bars ... READ MORE »
GMO food labeling bill becomes law
On July 29, President Barack Obama signed S. 764, the Biotech Food Labeling Bill, otherwise known as the GMO labeling bill. The President's signature ... READ MORE »
OxiPhos now registered in California
BioSafe Systems' OxiPhos is now registered for use in California. This marks the 41st state to register the product.OxiPhos is a systemic bactericide ... READ MORE »
Purdue, MSU provide irrigation tools
For over 25 years, Michigan State University and Purdue University have been developing and improving tools to assist in irrigation management. Checkb... READ MORE »
Late blight found in Michigan’s Branch County
Late blight was found in a potato plant near Bronson, Michigan, in Branch County on July 5, 2016 (Photos 1-2). Initial genotyping confirmed isolates a... READ MORE »
Potato plantings up in Michigan, down nationwide
Plantings for the 2016 fall potato crop are down across the nation by 28,200 acres, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) data released J... READ MORE »
University of Minnesota to host field day July 19
The Minnesota Area II Potato Research and Promotion Council has scheduled a Potato Field Day on Tuesday, July 19 at the University of Minnesota Sand P... READ MORE »
Five things to know about the future of ag
1. Apps are critical to ag. Farmers use mobile technology for many things, including turning irrigation and other equipment on or off, maintaining pes... READ MORE »
MPB announces 2016 Farm Family of the Year
The Maine Potato Board (MPB) of directors selected the family of Jerry Flewelling and his son, Bruce Flewelling, of Easton, as the MPB 2016 Farm Famil... READ MORE »
Processor appeals $213,000 safety violation fine
Washington Potato Co. is appealing a $213,000 fine from the Washington Department of Labor & Industries, the Tri-City Herald reports. The potato p... READ MORE »
