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WPVGA offers scholarships
The Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association are offering scholarships totaling $6,000.00 to students at post-secondary institutions. Deadli... READ MORE »
Mexico trucking comment period opens
On April 13, the US Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published a notice for comment in the Fed... READ MORE »
Potato stocks down 18 percent from April 2010
The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) reported on Friday, April 15, 2011 that the 13 ma... READ MORE »
PEI Potato Board and Cavendish Farms reach agreement
On Tuesday night Prince Edward Island potato farmers who grow for Cavendish Farms approved a new contract with the company. Greg Donald, general mana... READ MORE »
NPC accepting 2011-12 scholarship applications
The National Potato Council (NPC) is now accepting applications for a $5,000 scholarship for the 2011-2012 academic year. The application deadline is ... READ MORE »
How would a government shutdown impact the Department of Agriculture?
Curious as to what happens in the event of a government shutdown. Here is the information I received from a USDA agency official. We still believe the... READ MORE »
Late Blight Research grant awarded
RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Late blight, caused by a fungus-like microbe, is a plant disease that mainly attacks potatoes and tomatoes, is difficult a... READ MORE »
