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Naturally Potatoes to expand plant capacity
Naturally Potatoes is breaking ground on a $7.5 million expansion to their processing plant in Mars Hill, Maine.The expansion will double the facility... READ MORE »
Mexico opens for U.S. fresh potatoes
With Mexico's implementation of its final rule, fresh potatoes from the United States are now allowed to enter all of Mexico. The action is part of a ... READ MORE »
Fresh potato ban in WIC program may be reviewed
The National Potato Council (NPC) reports that the U.S. House and Senate appropriations committees may consider legislations to lift the current ban ... READ MORE »
Comment period extended for proposed revisions to WPS
EPA is extending the comment period for proposed revisions to the agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS) an additional 60 days, until Aug. 18.T... READ MORE »
Toll-free potato blight hotlines
Syngenta, in partnership with five universities, once again will offer toll-free potato blight hotlines during the growing season.The hotlines consist... READ MORE »
Public comment period open for proposed rule to CWA
The public comment period for a proposed rule by the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers to clarify protection under the Clean Water Act (CWA) is now ... READ MORE »
Syngenta Drive to Thrive contest call for entries
The application period for the new Syngenta Drive to Thrive contest is now open.The contest asks growers and other agricultural industry professionals... READ MORE »
WSPC election results
The Washington State Department of Agriculture announced that Jared Balcom, Nelson Cox and Stacy Kniveton have been re-elected to the Washington State... READ MORE »
USPB receives $3.6 million for export promotion
The USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) award $3.6 million to the U.S. Potato Board for overseas marketing and promotional activities through th... READ MORE »
Ag World charity golf tournament
Ag World Support Systems is sponsoring a charity golf tournament on June 16, to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Spokane, Wash.For more informatio... READ MORE »
