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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 »
Calloway elected WSPC chairman
Rex Calloway of Quincy was elected chairman of the Washington State Potato Commission (WSPC) during its annual meeting. Calloway succeeds Mike Dodds a... 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 »
Side Delights promotions set for summer
Fresh Solutions Network (FSN) is launching summer promotions for each month of the season, with Side Delights June Meet Your New Flame," July's "Star ... READ MORE »
AMS updates user fees
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has published 2016 rates it will charge for voluntary grading, inspection, certification, auditing and l... READ MORE »
BRANDT gains majority interest in BAICOR
BRANDT has acquired a majority interest in BAICOR, based in Logan, Utah. BAICOR manufactures and distributes specialty fertilizers, focusing on liquid... READ MORE »
MFFPA scholarships available
The Michigan Frozen Food Packers Association (MFFPA) will present up to three scholarships to winning applicants on Wednesday, June 22.Applicant requi... READ MORE »
PMN webinar discusses statistics in research
Plant Management Network is offering a new webinar on the significance of using statistics in agricultural research. The webinar is available through ... READ MORE »
Study tests psyllids for insecticide resistance
A growing resistance of potato psyllids to the neonicotinoid classification of insecticides has Ada Szczepaniec, Texas A&M AgriLife Research entom... READ MORE »
