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Seed potato harmonization program announced
The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced the start of a State National Harmonization Program for seed potatoes. The pr... READ MORE »
Antitrust case filed against potato groups
Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) has filed a lawsuit alleging antitrust action among members of United Potato Growers of America (UPGA) and United... READ MORE »
Psyllid workshops in Tri-States
There are several psyllid/zebra chip/insect recognition workshops planned this spring in Oregon, Idaho and Washington. In Oregon, the Rondon entomolo... READ MORE »
Syngenta potato blight hotline adds text alert
Syngenta's Revus Top fungicide, in partnership with key universities in Idaho, Michigan, North Dakota, Oregon and Washington, continues to sponsor po... READ MORE »
Verdesian acquires Plant Syence
Verdesian Life Sciences has acquired all of the assets of Plant Syence and its affiliates. Plant Syence has served as Verdesian's manufacturer's repr... READ MORE »
PMN debuts three webcasts
The Plant Management Network (PMN) has launched three new presentations in its Focus on Potato webcast network. Kyle Coleman from TKI Novasource disc... READ MORE »
U.S. supports Japan’s inclusion in TPP
U.S. potato industry leaders welcome the Obama Administration's announcement that it supports the inclusion of Japan in the Trans Pacific Partnership... READ MORE »
OSU to use unmanned aircraft for potato research
Oregon State University (OSU) will incorporate two small, remote-controlled aircraft equipped with cameras to photograph potato fields. Researchers h... READ MORE »
Valley Irrigation featured in cable show
Fox Business News' The Green Room will feature Valley Irrigation in a segment titled Industry leaders pioneering the future of sustainable agricultur... READ MORE »
NPC offers scholarship
The National Potato Council (NPC) is accepting applications for a master's-level scholarship for the 2013-2014 academic year. This year's scholarship... READ MORE »
