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Potato 2.0 Project lead Robin Buell named Georgia Eminent Scholar
Robin Buell, University Distinguished Professor at Michigan State University and a renowned plant genomics expert, will join the University of Geo... READ MORE »
Ellsworth Potato Services purchases Siddoway in seed brokerage merger
Ellsworth Potato Services LLC of Rexburg, Idaho, a potato seed brokerage company, has purchased the brokerage and commercial seed cutting operation of... READ MORE »
Soil Health Academy announces new scholarship opportunity
The Soil Health Academy (SHA) has announced the establishment of a new scholarship fund to honor soil health and regenerative agriculture pioneer, Ken... READ MORE »
Ben Sklarczyk, Yi Wang honored in 40 Under 40 awards program
Fruit Growers News and Vegetable Growers News honored the Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under 40 Class of 2020 with a live virtual ceremony during the Great La... READ MORE »
Biden picks Tom Vilsack to resume role as Secretary of Agriculture
Tom Vilsack is Joe Biden’s pick to head the U.S. Department of Agriculture when the Biden administration takes office in January 2021. Accord... READ MORE »
Idaho Potato Commission hires new retail promotion director for Southeast US
Mark Daniels, a produce veteran with 35 years of industry experience, has joined the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) as Retail Promotion Director-Southe... READ MORE »
Washington State moves ahead with potato-focused endowed chair
Launching new research in support of Washington potato growers, Washington State University is partnering with industry leaders to study healthier, mo... READ MORE »
Vive Crop Protection adds to leadership team
Vive Crop Protection announces that David Rummel has joined the leadership team as VP, Business Development and existing leadership team member Jeffre... READ MORE »
Ambrose, Darrington, Jemmett join IPC commissioner group
The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) welcomed three new commissioners representing the grower sector during its October meeting. Each will serve a thr... READ MORE »
Spudman parent company announces promotion, staff addition
Great American Media Services has announced a promotion and staff addition to its award-winning Specialty Agriculture group of publications. Gary P... READ MORE »