Ag Talk Tuesday Resumes May 7
The University of Idaho Extension (U of I) will continue Ag Talk Tuesday this spring and summer. Ag Talk Tuesdays are virtual sessions about agriculture, held via Zoom, with U of I…
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New Camera Targets Smart Ag Industry
Teledyne FLIR IIS has released the Forge 1GigE IP67, the latest in its industrial camera series designed to perform in harsh industrial environments while ensuring highly efficient production capabilities. The…
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UPL Acquires Corteva’s Solo Mancozeb Business
UPL Corporation Ltd. (UPL Corp), a global provider of holistic and sustainable agricultural solutions, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Corteva Agriscience’s solo mancozeb global fungicide business outside of China, Japan,…
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USDA Makes Appointments to the National Potato Promotion Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of 32 members to the National Potato Promotion Board. Appointed are 30 producer members and two importers to fill three-year…
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Deron Beck Joins HZPC
HZPC has welcomed Deron Beck to the company’s North American team. Beck brings 15 years of experience in vegetable research and variety development to his new position as product manager….
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The Big Idaho Potato Truck Reaches Hawaii, Officially Traveling to All 50 States
After 12 years of highways and byways, the Big Idaho® Potato Truck can cross all 50 U.S. states off its list. The truck has made to the island of Oahu…
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46th Annual Famous Idaho Potato Marathon on May 18
Event Also Features a Half-Marathon, 10k and 5k The 46th Annual Famous Idaho Potato Marathon (FIPM) will take place on May 18. Here are some facts about the race: Where:…
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USDA to Buy Canned Potatoes
Canned white potato slices are included on the latest bid invitation from the Agricultural Marketing Service. Solicitation 2000010049, 12-3J14-24-B-0369 also includes other frozen and canned seasonal vegetables for use in…
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Potato Sustainability Alliance Issues Report on Grower Practices
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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2024 Potato IPM Field Day Set for August 22
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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