INDUSTRY DIRECTORY
December 31, 2014
Irrigation

T-L Celebrates 60 Years

Since founding T-L Irrigation Company 60 years ago in Hastings, Neb., LeRoy W. Thom has consistently guided the company under the philosophy that “We’re farmers.”
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December 31, 2014
Tad Thompson, The Produce News

Congressional Decisions Benefit Potato Industry

Grower-shippers should benefit from the U.S. Senate passing the $1.1 trillion Consolidated & Further Continuing Appropriations Act.
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December 30, 2014
Bill Dentzer

Cuba Thaw Could Boost Idaho Ag

The move to normalize U.S.-Cuba ties after 54 years of diplomatic estrangement is reviving hopes among Idaho's agricultural interests for new markets for down-home staples.
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December 30, 2014
Jeri Thomas

Survey to Gauge Farmland Ownership, Economics

The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service is starting a survey of farmland owners to check financial impacts and challenges of land ownership.
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December 29, 2014
Fertilizer

Crystal Green to be at Shows

In the upcoming new year, Crystal Green representatives will attend a few trade shows and want to make sure potato folks know where to find them.
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December 29, 2014

Potato Business Summit Agenda

The 2015 Potato Business Summit will be held the first day of Potato Expo, Wednesday, Jan. 7.
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December 23, 2014
Scott Thistle

Census: Maine 2013 Potato Exports Down: Lobster, blueberry exports up

New data from the U.S. Census Bureau show exports of Maine goods to other countries declined by 12 percent from 2012 to 2013.
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December 23, 2014
Idaho Potato Commission

28 Recipes for Potato Lover's Month

February is Potato Lover’s Month. That means there are 28 days for foodservice businesses as well as individuals and families to feature infinitely versatile Idaho Potatoes on their respective menus.
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December 22, 2014
Vicky Boyd

USPB Highlights Consumers’ Love of Potatoes

The U.S. Potato Board has kicked off its 2015 consumer editorial and media campaign with a focus on what people love most about potatoes.
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December 20, 2014
Irrigation

Irrigation Show Draws over 4,000

The Irrigation Association (IA) wrapped up its 35th annual Irrigation Show & Education Conference in Phoenix last month. The show had over 4,100 participants and 304 exhibiting companies.
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December 19, 2014
AP

Lawmaker Seeks to Scale Back Farm Property Taxes

A Republican lawmaker from southeastern Minnesota said he plans to introduce a bill next month to relieve pressure on farmers who he says are being overwhelmed by tax increases.
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December 18, 2014

USPB Receives $5 Million Allocation

The USPB received an allocation of $4,998,892 in program year 2015 Market Access Program funds from the Foreign Agricultural Service at USDA.
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December 17, 2014
Fungicide, Potato Storage

Visit BioSafe Systems at Potato Expo 2015

BioSafe Systems announces its return to Potato Expo 2015 this winter in Orlando, Fla.
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December 17, 2014
Megumi Fujikawa

McDonald’s Japan Famished by Potato Shortage

The golden arches are looking a bit tarnished in Japan these days. McDonald’s sales are now being fried by a shortage of potatoes due to a labor dispute at U.S. West Coast ports.
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December 16, 2014
Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Lawmakers Wary of GM Food Labels

The food industry is likely to find a receptive Congress come January in its fight against mandatory labeling of genetically modified foods.
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December 16, 2014
Investor's Business Daily

ConAgra Plants Fuel Growth

As the popularity of french fries and other potato products continues to rise around the world, ConAgra aims to satisfy that craving.
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December 15, 2014
David Fairbourn

USPB Hosts Seminar on Instant Mashed Potatoes

The USPB recently carried out a seminar in Mexico City aimed to inform professionals of restaurants, catering services and the institutional sector about the benefits of using U.S. instant mashed potato products in foodservice operations.
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December 12, 2014
Grower of the Month
Tyrell Marchant, Editor

The Guy in the Cowboy Hat: Eugene Matthews of Oakley, Idaho

Eugene Matthews of Oakley, Idaho
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December 11, 2014
Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Congress Puts Potatoes on WIC Menu

It's another political victory for the popular potato. For the first time, low-income women would be able to pay for them with government-subsidized vouchers issued by the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) nutrition program.
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December 11, 2014
Insecticide
Maegan Murray

Vitamin Treatment for Potatoes Shows Promise

Just like vitamins provide people with a natural immune system boost, researchers are testing whether they could benefit potatoes grown in the Hermiston, Ore., region the same way.
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December 10, 2014
Potato Harvesting

Consultant Builds Mini-Harvester

As an agronomy consultant, Steve Watts designs experiments to be tested in potato fields. When the Hampton, Prince Edward Island, man was looking for a way to collect his samples faster from his test plots, he ended up inventing a small potato harvester.
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December 09, 2014
USDA

USDA, Partners Kick Off International Year of Soils

The USDA on Dec. 5 joined nations from across the globe to kick off the International Year of Soils, an effort to highlight the importance of soil in everyday life.
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December 09, 2014
Fertilizer, Irrigation
Stuart Korfhage

Fla. Grower Teaches How to Water Less, Grow More

Bryan Jones doesn’t mean to sound defensive, but he’s tired of the idea that farmers are only part of the environmental problems, never part of the solution.
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December 08, 2014
Andy Nelson

Wisconsin Potato Group Names New Leader

The Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association has named Tamas Houlihan its executive director.
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December 08, 2014
Irrigation
Sarah Heinrich

N.D. Farmers Talk Irrigation

More and more producers are deciding when it's going to rain on their farms. The most recent numbers show there are nearly 275,000 irrigated acres in North Dakota.
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December 05, 2014
Event Calendar

UI Extension Organizes Idaho Ag Outlook Seminars

Idaho’s farmers and ranchers will get a chance to take a detailed look at agricultural prospects from the global to local level in 2014 through workshops planned by University of Idaho Extension in Burley Dec. 10 and Idaho Falls Dec. 11.
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December 05, 2014
Potato Storage
Andy Nelson

Big Spuds a Premium for Big Game

Overall Idaho potato volumes should be abundant and quality good for the Super Bowl, but bigger spuds will be at a premium.
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December 04, 2014

Western Laboratories to Hold Onion Growing Seminar

Western Laboratories will host seminars on soil and plant nutrition, as well as on growing onions, in February.
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December 04, 2014

Western Laboratories to Hold Plant Nutrition Schools

Western Laboratories will host seminars on soil and plant nutrition, as well as on growing onions, in February.
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December 02, 2014

Success Story: Oerlemans Foods

Oerlemans Foods is one of the leading specialists in growing and processing frozen vegetables, potatoes and fruit. Oerlemans joined forces with Tomra Sorting Solutions and decided to invest in a brand new steam peeling processing line.
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December 01, 2014
Event Calendar, Fungicide, Herbicide, Insecticide
PNWPestAlert.net

Malheur Pesticide Training Class

Malheur County, Ore., Extension will be conducting a Core Pesticide Training Class on Dec. 12 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon.
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December 01, 2014

Potato Industry Impacted by Labor Disputes at Ports

The potato industry is feeling the effects of an ongoing labor dispute at Seattle and Tacoma ports in Washington State.
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December 01, 2014
Fertilizer, Fungicide, Herbicide, Insecticide
Sue Roesler

Applicator Named Finalist for AGCO Operator of the Year

Brent Klein, a custom farm applicator with Simplot Grower Solutions in Ashton, Idaho, has been named one of four finalists to be honored as 2014 Operator of the Year.
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