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Potatoes USA hires institutional foodservice marketing manager
Potatoes USA has hired Rachael Lynch as a global marketing manager for institutional foodservice markets.Lynch has spent the last five years revitaliz... READ MORE »
Monsanto rejects second Bayer proposal
Monsanto has rejected a revised $65 billion acquisition proposal from Bayer AG.Monsanto's board of directors viewed the revised proposal as financiall... READ MORE »
Simplot Innate varieties receive names
The first generation of Simplot Plant Sciences Innate bioengineered potato seed has been issued proprietary names.The names and varieties are: Cultiva... READ MORE »
Controlling potato psyllids key to managing zebra chip
Potato psyllids were found in 88 percent of the fields we monitored this week. This means psyllids are continuing to migrate into fields throughout th... READ MORE »
University of Minnesota to host field day July 19
The Minnesota Area II Potato Research and Promotion Council has scheduled a Potato Field Day on Tuesday, July 19 at the University of Minnesota Sand P... READ MORE »
Calloway elected WSPC chairman
Rex Calloway of Quincy was elected chairman of the Washington State Potato Commission (WSPC) during its annual meeting. Calloway succeeds Mike Dodds a... READ MORE »
MPB announces 2016 Farm Family of the Year
The Maine Potato Board (MPB) of directors selected the family of Jerry Flewelling and his son, Bruce Flewelling, of Easton, as the MPB 2016 Farm Famil... READ MORE »
Processor appeals $213,000 safety violation fine
Washington Potato Co. is appealing a $213,000 fine from the Washington Department of Labor & Industries, the Tri-City Herald reports. The potato p... READ MORE »
Side Delights promotions set for summer
Fresh Solutions Network (FSN) is launching summer promotions for each month of the season, with Side Delights June Meet Your New Flame," July's "Star ... READ MORE »
AMS updates user fees
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has published 2016 rates it will charge for voluntary grading, inspection, certification, auditing and l... READ MORE »
