2023 marked the first year of potato growers reporting and using the Sustainable Outcomes in Agriculture (SOA) standard and Cropwise Sustainability app as the on-farm assessment tool for the Potato…
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The 2024 Potato IPM Field Day at the University of Idaho Aberdeen Research and Extension Center has been set for August 22.Location: Aberdeen Research and Extension CenterDate: August 22, 2024Registration:…
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The Agricultural Marketing Service has issued Solicitation 200010022, 12-3J14-24-B-0343for the procurement of dehydrated potato flakes. The potato flakes will be used in the National School Lunch Program and other Federal…
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Tim Waters, a Washington State University (WSU) regional vegetable specialist, has been inducted into the Mid-Columbia Agriculture Hall of Fame by the Pasco Chamber of Commerce. Hall of Fame members…
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While there are substantial amounts of peer-reviewed studies which show the safety of organic and conventional produce, consumers who may still be concerned about residues can follow the advice of…
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Wise Lifestyle Technology Company is marketing its HyperSound devices to treat seed potatoes. By dropping seed through the device, the terahertz frequency inside the device clears disturbances – such as…
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The Department of Agriculture (USDA) purchased round white and russet fresh potatoes for distribution to the National School Lunch Program and other Federal food and nutrition assistance programs for fiscal…
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Potatoes USA has elected Shelley Olsen from Othello, Washington, to serve as chairwoman for the upcoming year. This is Olsen’s seventh year on the Potatoes USA board. Over the last…
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A large 2023 Northwest crop has brought uncontracted potato prices to below break-even levels. Some regions are having difficulties securing potato contracts from processors, leading to fewer expected planted acres…
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Redox Bio-Nutrients has acquired 10 percent of the Axxion Corporation LLC, marking an important step in the companies expanding international presence. Axxion was founded 42 years ago by Mory Ogata, and…
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