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Washington, D.C. – The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) has released the following statement following the U.S. House Agriculture Committee’s passage of the farm bill:
In December, the United Nations (U.N.) declared May 30 the International Day of the Potato to raise awareness and celebrate the many benefits of the tasty, nutritious, versatile spud.
The Potato Virus Initiative SCRI project has developed an annual newsletter that informs readers about various research conducted to date from researchers, Extension professionals and seed certification programs from across the country in an easy-to-read
The USDA NASS has provided an update on the U.S. potato crop in its weekly crop progress report (https://www.nass.usda.gov/) for last week. Here’s a sample of what the latest report showed.
Here is a brief look—through a handful of slides—of the potato market in Australia. The data comes from the 2022-23 Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook.
Washington – The National Potato Council released the following statement after the U.S. House Agriculture Committee favorably reported out The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024:
Selma, CA – T. G. Schmeiser Co., Inc. announces new narrow transport options for the Folding Till an’ Pak soil finishing line of equipment.
Since its launch several years ago, Galileo CupWheel has been at the forefront of revolutionizing pivot irrigation systems with its specialized tire technology. After extensive testing and successful implementation worldwide, these innovative tires are no
In an effort to remind the world of the role members of his family played in the development of Tater Tots, Les Grigg has been traveling across the state of Idaho with a sheet of plywood with one-inch holes drilled in it.
Sacramento – Newly released California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) data show that 97 percent of fresh fruit and vegetable samples collected and tested contain no illegal pesticide residue.
Toronto, Ontario – Vive Crop Protection, the leading innovator in evolving crop inputs through its cutting-edge Precision Chemistry platform, has announced the successful closure of its Series C extension funding round.
In July, scientists from across the world will convene in Oslo for the five-day Triennial Conference 2024, focusing on the potato crop.
Montana State University has released the dates for its our annual summer field days. These events are designed to provide research updates, answer questions and continue to strengthen relationships with MSU’s stakeholders, communities and partners all ac
Birmingham, Ala. – Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Allied Circuits, an elec
Rosemont, IL – Over 3,400 food safety industry professionals, researchers, policymakers, and experts from around the world participated in the 2024 Food Safety Summit, which took place at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL from May 6
Washington – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is allocating $300 million to 66 U.S. organizations, under the new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP), to build demand for American food and farm