Potato Expo Looking For Potato Talks Speakers
Potato Talks, located on the Potato Expo Stage, is accepting proposals for the Potato Expo 2022 being held January 5-6 in Anaheim, Calif. Potato Talks is a cultivator of ideas…
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EPA Reviewing Registration of Chlorothalonil
The fungicide Chlorothalonil is under a preliminary risk assessment in the registration review of pesticides by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Comments are welcome and encouraged and can be submitted…
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Farmworkers the Focus of Senate Immigration Hearing
The Senate Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing July 21 to discuss farmworkers in the United States, specifically focusing on provisions within the House-passed Farm Workforce Modernization Act (FWMA). Members heard…
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Soil Fumigant Training In-Person and Online
Teleos Ag Solutions will be hosting two fumigation stewardship training events in August. The first will be in Moses Lake on August 11 at the Best Western Lake Front Hotel. …
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NPC Endorses Salazar for U.S. Ambassador to Mexico
The National Potato Council (NPC) has joined 32 food and agriculture trade associations recommending the prompt confirmation of former Colorado Senator Kenneth Salazar to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Mexico….
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New Tong Barrel Washer Features Mobile Washing
A new mobile washing facility, featuring Tong’s next generation barrel washer, is bringing increased throughput and a highly flexible washing solution for UK potato supplier Wolds Produce this season. Featuring…
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Lamb Weston to Invest $415 million in new French Fry Processing Line
In a press release, Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced an expansion of french fry processing capacity at its facility in American Falls, Idaho, and the declaration of its…
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Miller Research Potato Pest Management Field Day On August 19
Miller Research will be holding its annual potato pest management field day on Thursday, August 19. The event is open to the public and there is no cost to attend but…
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Quality Control: Focusing on Quality of Fresh Pack Potatoes
By Mike Thornton, Plant Scientist, and Nora Olsen, Extension Potato Specialist, University of Idaho Recent studies indicate that consumers are becoming more demanding about the quality of the food they…
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Potato University: Helping Operators Succeed Beyond the Menu
By Kendra Keenan, Global Marketing Manager, Foodservice, Potatoes USA One of the keys to success in a foodservice operation is understanding the importance and benefits of using versatile ingredients across…
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