The National Potato Council is seeking proposals that showcase new advancements in production agriculture relating to potatoes, uncover on-farm solutions, focus on current trends, or ignite inspiration. Potato Expo is…
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Miller Research will be holding its annual potato pest management field day on Wednesday,August 23. The event is open to the public and there is no cost to attend, but…
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) stated last week that it would issue a final rule on the definition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) before Sept. 1. Following…
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We’re less than a week away from celebrating America’s favorite holiday: National French Fry Day! The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) is the go-to resource for all things fries, so get…
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and members of the Cooperative Extension System want your input on the financial needs and priorities of farm and ranch families. Better understanding the…
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Gowan Company LLC has received federal registration of its Sonalan HFP herbicide for use in potatoes and has sent labels to each state for approval. Sonalan HFP is a FRAC…
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A team of Michigan State University (MSU) researchers has received a $750,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to develop and evaluate sustainable…
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Drivers include increased acres to support processor expansion, ongoing contract negotiations and record russet table prices. Industry drivers Northwest growing conditions and concerns Potato growers benefitted from warm weather in…
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By Dale Lathim The contract price increases that growers have received around North America the past two years have been a hot topic of debate and hand wringing about whether…
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The 2023 edition of the Annual Potato Yearbook is now available, highlighting progress on NPC’s national legislative, regulatory, and marketing priorities. The Yearbook also features updated U.S. and world potato…
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