potatoes
Alison Sklarczyk, owner and lab manager at Sklarczyk Seed Farm, shares her insights
March is Women’s History Month, and Spudman reached out to Alison Sklarczyk, owner and lab manager at Sklarczyk Seed Farm and 2019 Spudwoman of the ... READ MORE »
Vanmark launches new vine remover machine for potato processors
Vanmark, an industrial potato and produce processing equipment manufacturer, announced the launch of its vine remover machine. The new machine removes... READ MORE »
EPA expedites protection on high-risk pesticides
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an effort to expedite protections on some high-risk uses of four organophosphate pesticides. ... READ MORE »
FAO reviews 1,4-DMN for CODEX MRL approval
A naturally-occurring bio-control, 1,4-dimethylnaphthalene (1,4-DMN), that enhances dormancy, controls spouting and encourages field-fresh quality in ... READ MORE »
White House recognizes March 21, 2023 is National Ag Day
President Joe Biden has proclaimed March 21, 2023 National Ag Day. This year marks the seventh year that The White House has publicly recognized Natio... READ MORE »
Potato wart not detected in 2022 national survey
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has completed its 2022 national survey for potato wart and confirms that potato wart was not detected in th... READ MORE »
Potatoes: A profitable and popular menu item for restaurants
Potatoes are an essential part of the restaurant landscape. A recent study of 1,500 patrons (consumers who eat out at restaurants) uncovered the po... READ MORE »
McCain Foods invests $600 million to double the size of Alberta facility
McCain Foods is making a substantial investment in the size of its facility and output in Coaldale, Alberta. The $600 million CAD investment will doub... READ MORE »
BRANDT highlights new nutrient and enzyme-based seed solutions
BRANDT is highlighting new nutrient and enzyme-based seed solutions for the 2023 growing season: BRANDT EnzUp Grain ST, BRANDT SeedZone Zn and BRANDT ... READ MORE »
IPC and Van Leeuwen launch limited edition Malted Milkshake & Fries ice cream
The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) is partnering with Van Leeuwen, a New York-based nationally beloved brand known for their made-from-scratch dairy an... READ MORE »
