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Potato growers select 2016 NPC leadership
The National Potato Council (NPC) announced Jim Tiede from James Tiede Farms of American Falls, Idaho, was elected to serve as president for 2016 and ... READ MORE »
Study: high pollinator density, diversity benefit small farms
Higher numbers of pollinators can significantly increase crop productivity of small-sized farms, according to a paper in the latest issue of Science."... READ MORE »
United Fresh announces food safety training courses
United Fresh is launching a new training program to assist produce industry members in complying with the Produce Safety Rule and Preventive Controls ... READ MORE »
Counting all farmers for the 2017 Census of Agriculture
The 2017 Census of Agriculture is still two years away but, at the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), we work hard to continually i... READ MORE »
USPB launches Spud Nation food truck
The U.S. Potato Board (USPB) launched the inaugural Spud Nation food truck at the POTATO EXPO 2016. The food truck represents a move by the USPB into ... READ MORE »
Innate second generation potato receives FDA safety clearance
The Food and Drug Administration has completed its food and feed safety assessment of the J.R. Simplot Company's second generation of Innate potatoes.... READ MORE »
Report: pesticide residues do not pose safety concern for food
The USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has posted data from the 2014 Pesticide Data Program (PDP) Annual Summary, which confirms that overall... READ MORE »
USDA grants $3 million for robotics research
The USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has announced $3 million in grants to advance the use of co-robots that benefit and assis... READ MORE »
United Fresh, PMA react to USDA Dietary Guidelines
The U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services recently released the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The recommendation... READ MORE »
Matt McCallum receives Distinguished Service Award, Master Farmer Associate Award
Great American Media Services CEO Matt McCallum was recently honored at the 2015 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO for his long-standi... READ MORE »
