Portable E. coli Detection
New technology pairs with smartphones, laptops to produce results Foodborne illness hits about one in six people in the United States every year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that…
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New Lockwood Mobile TANK
Lockwood Manufacturing announced the launch of the Mobile TANK, continuing its commitment to innovation in the potato equipment industry and boosting its 2020 product line up. The Mobile TANK continues the…
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Lindsay Launches Trio of Irrigation Tools
Lindsay Corporation has several new irrigation products coming out to help growers improve productivity and conserve resources. The Zimmatic 9500 pivot is coming to North America this fall. The high-speed…
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Company Introduces Irrigation Water Optimizer
Precision Laboratories has expanded its offering of irrigation water optimizers with the introduction of Stretta. The product is designed to maintain ideal moisture levels in the plant root zone, leading…
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Xyler FC fungicide receives EPA registration
Potato growers have a new way to combat pythium and phytophthora with Xyler FC. The US Environmental Protection Agency recently registered Xyler FC fungicide (metalaxyl) and it becomes the fifth…
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John Deere Revamps 6M Series Tractors for 2020
The John Deere 6M Tractors, one of the company’s most versatile tractor series in the 110-195 hp range, is getting a significant makeover for 2020. The eight cab models of…
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Fertilizer-Compatible Insecticide Receives Registration
Growers have a new tool to combat foliar insects in potatoes. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has registered Averland FC for use in Idaho, Colorado, North Dakota and Wisconsin….
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The Potato Podcast 16: Wash. Grower Tells It Like It Is
On this episode, Dave joins James Baker by phone. They talk about the realities that face tenant farmers and the difficulty in turning a profit with a contract. Sponsored by:…
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New Compact Utility Tractors
Designed with the operator in mind, the new John Deere 3D Series compact utility tractors, including the 3025D, 3035D and 3043D models, offer a powerful, affordable and easy-to-use solution for…
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New Deere Sprayers
John Deere is expanding the top end of its 4- Series Sprayers with the introduction of its biggest sprayer yet – the 1,600-gallon (6057 liter) capacity R4060 Sprayer with the…
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