At Land O’Lakes International Development, we uniquely understand how to help farmers and enterprises in low-income nations to transform into profitable, business-minded entities. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization deeply affiliated…
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By Greg Roumeliotis and Ludwig Burger German drug and crop chemical maker Bayer clinched a $66 billion takeover of U.S. seeds company Monsanto on Wednesday, ending months of wrangling with…
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By Kanchan Koya What if I told you that your kid, and even you, could theoretically live on potatoes and be just fine?* But aren’t potatoes empty calories? Carb heavy? Boring? Devoid of…
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BioSafe Systems’ BioCeres WP is an insect-pathogenic bio-insecticide using the new Beauveria bassiana fungus. The product is used for the biological control of numerous pests including whiteflies, aphids and thrips. It adheres to…
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Nexia from Simplot’s Plant Health Technologies unites several plant growth-promoting Rhizobacteria that work together to improve soil and plant health, which in turn can help increase yield. Blended with liquid…
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The Canada and Manitoba governments have invested more than $210,000 in a new vegetable research site near Winkler, focused on improving yields, developing new varieties and creating opportunities for potato,…
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WASHINGTON, D.C.—The National Potato Council (NPC) and Potatoes USA are accepting applications for the Potato Industry Leadership Institute (PILI) class of 2017. The annual eight-day program, to be held Feb….
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Washington, D.C. – The National Potato Council (NPC) led a delegation of 12 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) staff on a tour of Minnesota potato fields. The annual field event…
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FORTUNE COVE – Prince Edward Island might be small, but it can offer up a mixed bag of weather at different places in the province at the same time. Just…
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ST. LOUIS (KTVI) – If you could only have one vegetable for the rest of your life, you’d have to consider the potato.Monica Stoutenborough of PuraVegan Cafe & Yoga visits…
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