potato growing magazine
Zing! registered for use against potato late blight and early blight
Zing!, a mixture of zoxamide and chlorothalonil, has been registered for use against potato late blight and early blight. Growers may use 32-34 fluid ... READ MORE »
Syngenta seeking applicants for RFOY program
Syngenta is seeking applicants for its Resistance Fighter of the Year leadership (RFOY) program. The program is tailored for those working on the fron... READ MORE »
Valley offers new mobile website
Valley Irrigation has launched a new mobile website, m.valleyirrigation.com, that can be accessed from a smartphone or tablet.The mobile website provi... READ MORE »
Wisconsin potato industry works to feed starving children
Making a commitment to alleviate world hunger, the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) and the Wisconsin Potato Growers Auxil... READ MORE »
$20,000 ag safety grants to be offered by National Children’s Center
Proposals are now being accepted for mini-grants up to $20,000 to support small-scale projects and pilot studies that address prevention of childhood ... READ MORE »
USDA announces additional 800,000 acres in CRP
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that an additional 800,000 acres of environmentally sensitive land may be enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Pr... READ MORE »
California farmers agree to water cuts
The Western drought is proving to be the most dangerous in recent history. Farmers in California — and other areas along the West Coast — ... READ MORE »
Potential for late blight from volunteer potatoes in Michigan
The Late Blight Risk Forecasting (LBRF) website with its 2015 risk estimation for potential survival of potato volunteers in Michigan is now available... READ MORE »
NRCS to invest $21 million in drought relief efforts
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will invest approximately $21 million in additional... READ MORE »
RNMF offers $2,500 scholarships
The Responsible Nutrient Management Foundation (RNMF) is offering $2,500 scholarships to students attending agricultural-related programs at post-seco... READ MORE »
