INDUSTRY DIRECTORY
July 31, 2009
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LATE BLIGHT FOUND IN AROOSTOOK (ME) FIELDS

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July 30, 2009
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SIPCO GROWERS SEEK INVESTIGATION OF LAMB WESTON

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July 29, 2009
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OPPOSITION BUILDS TO EPA RESTRICTIONS

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July 28, 2009
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TRIMBLE ACQUIRES FARM WORKS SOFTWARE

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July 27, 2009
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POTATO TOPS UK VEGGIE POLL

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July 24, 2009
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USDA NASS: FALL ACREAGE UP SLIGHTLY

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July 23, 2009
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ARS RESEARCH PROMOTES SUSTAINABLE POTATO PRODUCTION

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July 22, 2009
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RICHLAND, CONAGRA STRIKE DEAL FOR WESTON HEADQUARTERS

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July 21, 2009
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OBAMA'S FOOD SAFETY WORKING GROUP ANNOUNCES FINDINGS

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July 20, 2009
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FERTILIZER PRICES SHOW SIGNS OF WEAKENING

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July 17, 2009
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AGROBOTICS AND GVM FORM ALLIANCE

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July 16, 2009
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METS FANS ATTAIN CHIP WORLD RECORD

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July 15, 2009
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AG EXPO 2010 SEEKS TOP NEW PRODUCTS

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July 14, 2009
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NEW IRRIGATION SHOW WEBSITE DEBUTS

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July 13, 2009
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FERTILIZER DEMAND COULD BOUNCE BACK IN 2010

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July 10, 2009
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UI DELAYS PARMA CLOSURE DECISION

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July 09, 2009
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UNITED ANNOUNCES IDAHO POTATO ACREAGE COUNT

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July 08, 2009
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IPC ENHANCES WIDGET FEATURE

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July 07, 2009
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POTATOES ON WEIGHTWATCHERS.COM'S MOST VALUABLE LIST

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July 06, 2009| Published in the July 2009 issue
Potato Harvesting
IPC

'Farm to Fork' to Air: Awesome Adventures films in Boise, to air in October

This fall, millions of kids across the country will learn about the exciting world of Idaho potatoes.
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July 06, 2009| Published in the July 2009 issue

Bayer Donates to United Fresh: Collaboration demonstrates company's commitment to sustainability

Bayer CropScience LP believes strongly in its commitment to protecting tomorrow today through its sustainability efforts.
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July 06, 2009
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LANCE TO RELEASE 2ND QUARTER RESULTS

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July 06, 2009| Published in the July 2009 issue
Potato Harvesting, Potato Storage
Lee Frankel

No Silver Bullet: Acreage control only part of the equation

Every year, United Potato Growers of America advises potato growers to strategically manage their acreage, but acreage control alone isn't the silver bullet.
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July 06, 2009| Published in the July 2009 issue
Potato Harvesting, Potato Storage
William H. Bohl, UI Extension Educator

One Size Doesn't Fit All: New varieties require tweaking management practices

Twenty years ago a one-size-fits-all harvest management program could be used when most of the potatoes grown in Idaho were Russet Burbank, but now a one-size-fits-all management program may not work.
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July 06, 2009| Published in the July 2009 issue
Carroll Graham, USPB Director of Retail Marketing

Speaking to Consumers: Consider point-of-sale signage

If you are serious about creating a consumer-driven potato category, consider educational point-of-sale signage at the potato table-they sell more potatoes!
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July 06, 2009| Published in the July 2009 issue
Frank Muir, IPC President

Three Heads Better Than One: IPC establishes three committees that encourage dialogue and ideas

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July 05, 2009| Published in the July 2009 issue
New Products, Potato Equipment

ACI Introduces AutoLock

ACI (Agri-Cover, Inc.), manufacturer of the SRT-2 Spool Roll Tarp and the EZ-LOC Roll-Up Tarp, announces the release of the all-new AUTOLOCK Electric Tarp System.
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July 05, 2009| Published in the July 2009 issue
Potato Storage
Phillip Nolte & Nora Olsen

Clean Storage: Getting equipment and storages ready for harvest

POTATO STORAGE FACILITIES AND HANDLING EQUIPMENT CAN GET PRETTY MESSY AFTER A SEASON'S WORTH OF USE.
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July 05, 2009| Published in the July 2009 issue

Dan Schueler Joins Senninger Irrigation

Senninger Irrigation, Inc. is pleased to announce Dan Schueler as their Southwest U.S. District Manager covering all of California, western Arizona and western Nevada.
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July 05, 2009| Published in the July 2009 issue

FarmAssist Features New Look

As more and more growers embrace the internet as a convenient source of agronomic information, Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc. has made finding that information a bit easier.
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July 05, 2009| Published in the July 2009 issue
Tyler J. Baum, Editor

From The Field: Always Done It That Way?

Consistency is always a good thing, but so is a little change now and then.
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July 05, 2009| Published in the July 2009 issue
Tyler J. Baum, Photos by Steve Smede

Golden Service: Variable Speed Drive uses only needed water pressure

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July 05, 2009| Published in the July 2009 issue
Nancy I. Sanchez

Grower of the Month: 60 Miles

About 60 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, potatoes are growing in fields tended by Steve Crane near Exeter, Maine.
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July 05, 2009| Published in the July 2009 issue

IA Applauds Water Research Legislation

The Irrigation Association applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing H.R. 1145, the "National Water Research and Development Act of 2009."
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July 05, 2009| Published in the July 2009 issue
New Products, Potato Equipment

John Deere 7030 Premium Series Tractor

John Deere expands its 7030 Premium Series Tractor lineup with the addition of the new 180-engine hp (152-PTO hp) 7530 Premium.
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July 05, 2009| Published in the July 2009 issue
New Products, Potato Equipment

McCormick Launches XTX Series: An evolution of a longstanding favorite

In an evolution of its popular mid-sized tractor lineup, McCormick USA introduces the new XTX Series-built with more power and performance options that enable it to easily handle myriad of tasks around the farm.
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July 05, 2009| Published in the July 2009 issue
New Products, Potato Equipment

New Bobcat M-Series Excavator

Bobcat, the only company that manufactures compact excavators in the United States, introduces the new M-Series excavators.
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July 05, 2009| Published in the July 2009 issue
New Products, Potato Equipment

New Fertilizer Coulter From Yetter

The new 2987 Magnum Fertilizer Coulter from Yetter Manufacturing allows producers to fertilize at faster application rates and with minimal soil disturbance.
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July 05, 2009| Published in the July 2009 issue

Rich Color: Research aims to give consumers specialty potatoes

Harvest a red, yellow or purple specialty potato and its skin color will be shiny and bright.
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July 05, 2009| Published in the July 2009 issue
Tyler J. Baum

Streamlining Irrigation: Products to improve your irrigation practices

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July 05, 2009| Published in the July 2009 issue

Watersmart Expands Expo Hall in 2009

Responding to increased demand, the second WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Exposition is slated for Oct. 7-9, 2009, in Las Vegas at the South Point Hotel and Conference Center.
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July 03, 2009
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University of Idaho to Showcase Organic Research

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July 01, 2009
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PEPSICO AND CALBEE ANNOUNCE JAPANESE ALLIANCE

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