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Potato LEAF launches new leadership program at Gettysburg
The Potato Leadership, Education and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) has launched a new program to be held July 15-18 at Gettysburg National Mili... READ MORE »
Potato breeding pioneer Porter retires after 38 years at UMaine
For Greg Porter, one potato highlights a satisfying career. Porter, an Aroostook County native, officially retired Dec. 31 after 38 years at the Unive... READ MORE »
Florida legislators file joint resolution to eliminate multiple taxation of agricultural production
Florida legislators, Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson, Sen. Jay Collins and Rep. Danny Alvarez have filed a joint resolution to amend the Fl... READ MORE »
Market access, development programs receive $203M in funding
More than $203 million, including $5 million for potato promotion, will be awarded to nearly 70 agricultural organizations to help expand U.S. food an... READ MORE »
EPA approves GreenLight Bio bioinsecticide targeting Colorado potato beetle
GreenLight Biosciences has received EPA approval for a bioinsecticide designed to combat the Colorado potato beetle. Calantha, based on ribonucleic ac... READ MORE »
Northland Potato Growers Association names interim executive director
A leadership change at the Northland Potato Growers Association has taken place, with Donavon Johnson leaving the organization. Jacey Kuersteiner, ... READ MORE »
Early registration for Michigan Winter Potato Conference ends Dec. 31
The last day for the Michigan Winter Potato Conference’s early registration rate is Dec. 31. The conference will be held Jan. 31-Feb. 1 in East Lans... READ MORE »
Potato cooperative Agrico passes sales milestone
Potato cooperative Agrico, based in the Netherlands, bid farewell to its long-time chair as it passed the 400 million euro ($436 million) mark in sale... READ MORE »
Michigan Potato Industry Commission elects new chair
Ryan Norton, farm manager at Three Rivers-based Walther Farms, has been elected as chair of the Michigan Potato Industry Commission. Norton, who se... READ MORE »
Maine Potato Summit set for Jan. 3-4; registration deadline next week
The Maine Potato Summit will take place Jan. 3-4 in at Northern Maine Community College in Presque Isle, with the vendor trade show beginning at 1 p.m... READ MORE »
