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Potato grower transforms land into haven for pollinators
The biggest potato grower in the U.S. has planted the largest Operation Pollinator establishment in the country.R.D. Offutt Company, founded in 1964, ... READ MORE »
NCPA launches new website
The North Carolina Potato Association (NCPA) has launched its redesigned website, NCPotatoes.org.The website provides information about North Carolina... READ MORE »
Late blight reported in Wisconsin
On June 23, 2015 late blight was confirmed in a commercial potato field in northern Adams County in Wisconsin.According to Amanda Gevens, University o... READ MORE »
New study shows crop rotation has positive impact on soil health
A study authored by Michigan State University (MSU) Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences assistant professor Lisa Tiemann is the first of ... READ MORE »
Webinar explains bee protection proposal; comment period extended
EPA is hosting a public webinar that will provide background information and additional details about its proposed plan to prohibit the use of all hig... READ MORE »
Alternatives to chlorothalonil for potato late blight control
Conditions for late blight development throughout Michigan are conducive for the appearance of late blight. No late blight has been found in Michigan ... READ MORE »
Potandon Produce adds two employees to its staff
Potandon Produce announced the addition of Rachel Anderson to the sales department and Gabe Boldt to the operations department.Anderson comes to Potan... READ MORE »
United Fresh introduces Class 21 of Produce Industry Leadership Program
The United Fresh Produce Association is pleased to announce the 12 members of the 2015-2016 United Fresh Produce Industry Leadership Program Leadershi... READ MORE »
BioConsortia recruits Dr. Andrew Jacobs to lead R&D team in New Zealand
BioConsortia has appointed Dr. Andrew Jacobs as Head of R&D for its operation in Auckland, New Zealand. He will report to Dr. Susan Turner, SVP R&... READ MORE »
Drones are helping the ag industry soar
Drones are certainly a topic of interest these days. Amazon is exploring the use of drones to make deliveries. Photos are obtained that would otherwis... READ MORE »
