New Book: Building Soils for Better Crops
Now more than ever, it is abundantly clear that healthy soils play an essential role in productive agricultural systems. Focusing on sustainable soil management has shown to increase farm and…
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AMS Buying Dehy Potatoes
The Agricultural Marketing Service has issued a solicitation for the procurement of 37,500 cases of dehydrated potato flakes. Offers are due August 26, 2021. SEE FULL SOLICITATION COMMODITY SPECS FOR DEHY…
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The Need for Nuance in Carbohydrate Recommendations
Carbohydrates have traditionally been the largest source of energy intake for much of the world’s population. However, without a standard definition for carbohydrate quality, some foods that contain carbohydrates are…
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Including Botanical Oil-Based Pesticides in an IPM Program
Botanical oil-based pesticides are effective tools for any integrated pest management program. Many specialty crop growers are still learning how to unlock the advantages of such biological pest control. In…
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Deere Launches New Gator Honoring Vets
John Deere has introduced the Gator XUV835M Honor Edition Utility Vehicle, designed to pay tribute to military veterans. These Special Edition models feature desert sand exterior panels, military-inspired graphics, and…
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WSU Provides MH-30 Use and Application Notes
This information was compiled by Carrie Wohleb, Washington State University (WSU) Extension, with input from Tim Waters, WSU Extension, and Mark Pavek, WSU Horticulture. We have been getting a lot…
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Aphids Management as Numbers Increase
Potato fields usually harbor a lot of predator insects (like big-eyed bugs, damsel bugs, ladybird beetles, and more) that help to control aphid populations. Unfortunately, they may not be able…
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What Do I Do About My Slimy Vines?
By Jeff Miller, Trent Taysom, and Terry Miller, Miller ResearchNora Olsen, University of IdahoWe have received multiple phone calls about how to deal with “slime” in the potato canopy. The…
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WPC Announces The Little Potato Company as Newest Partner
The World Potato Congress Inc. (WPC) announced The Little Potato Company as its newest Silver Sustaining Partner. President & CEO Romain Cools stated, “The World Potato Congress Board of Directors is extremely…
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USDA-NIFA and NSF Invest $220M in Artificial Intelligence
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) and the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) announced a $220 million investment in 11 new NSF-led Artificial Intelligence…
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