The Necessity to Compete
By Dale Lathim, Potato Growers of Washington A few years ago, the frozen processing sector of the potato industry was all up in arms about the discovery that frozen potato…
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Farm Bill, Trade, Ag Labor and Economic Relief: NPC’s Take on What’s Next
By Kam Quarles, CEO, National Potato Council As we write this in mid-September, we are again approaching a major crossroad in Washington, D.C., with a packed policy agenda that directly…
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Tessenderlo Kerley Acquires Metam Fumigant Labels
Tessenderlo Kerley Inc. has acquired Eastman’s U.S. and Canadian crop protection metam sodium (CLRTM 42%) and metam potassium (KLRTM 54%) product labels. The acquisition creates a stronger, more accessible product…
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Speak Up: Proposed WOTUS Rule Needs Your Input
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of the Army have released a proposed rule that reshapes how “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) are defined under the…
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Redox Product Gains Certification
Mainstay Calcium 2.0, a biostimulant product from Redox Bio-Nutrients, recently received the Certified Biostimulant label from The Fertilizer Institute. This indicates that the product meets industry recognized standards for efficacy,…
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A Turnkey Operation
Story and photos by Denise Keller, Editor At the time of year that most potato growers are nearing the final stage of the season, operations are just shifting into high…
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IPC Names New Foodservice Promotion Director
Michael Ybarra has joined the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) as foodservice promotion director (West), following the retirement of Armand Lobato.Ybarra has nearly three decades of experience in foodservice and produce,…
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WSPC Welcomes Director of Research and Industry Outreach
The Washington State Potato Commission (WSPC) has appointed Shashi Yellareddygari as the new director of research and industry outreach. He replaces Matthew Blua after his retirement in July. Yellareddygari brings…
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Farmer Sentiment Sees Modest Rise in October, Fueled by Livestock Sector
Farmer sentiment improved modestly in October, as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 3 points to a reading of 129. The boost came primarily from stronger confidence among livestock producers,…
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Mexican Growers Strike Against U.S. Potato Competition
This week, Mexican potato growers engaged in a national strike against competition from the U.S., demanding that their government block imports. Their actions were part of a larger nationalistic agricultural…
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