potato growing magazine
Dry spring and summer forecast for Western states
The USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service National Water and Climate Center hydrologists predict dry conditions to continue, resulting in red... READ MORE »
Rick Foell joins ACLF
Rick Foell is Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizer's new field agronomy manager for California. Foell was employed previously at Bio-Gro as the national sa... READ MORE »
O’Connor leaving USPB
Tim O'Connor, president and CEO of the United States Potato Board (USPB), will be leaving the organization to lead Avocados from Mexico (AFM). AFM is... READ MORE »
AMS changes name to Agricen
Advanced Microbial Solutions, an agricultural technology company delivering applied biochemical-based solutions for efficient and sustainable plant n... READ MORE »
2013 PILI visits Idaho and Washington, D.C.
It wasn't quite as intense as a boot camp but participants in the 2013 Potato Industry Leadership Institute (PILI) spent seven days immersed in every... READ MORE »
Verdesian acquires NAP
NAP specializes in eco-friendly products to meet the diverse needs of the agricultural community with a focus on enhanced plant health, optimized cro... READ MORE »
Nonpareil to sell dehy business
Nonpareil Farms of Blackfoot, Idaho has entered into a letter of intent to sell its dehy potato business to Basic American Foods (BAF). The sale will... READ MORE »
Reinke introduces VRI, adds new features to Ontrac
February's been a busy month for Reinke. The Deshler, Neb., irrigation company recently introduced variable rate irrigation (VRI) into its product li... READ MORE »
GPS trade association formed
Members of the GPS industry have formed the GPS Innovation Alliance (GPSIA). The goal of the GPSIA is to educate policy makers and the public about t... READ MORE »
USDA announces CRP registration
The USDA will conduct a four-week general sign-up for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), beginning May 20 and ending June 14, USDA Secretary Tom... READ MORE »
