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WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. potato industry leaders last week applauded an announcement by the Obama Administration that it supports the inclusion of Japan in ongoing Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade talks. The TPP, a potential trade pact between the United States and 10 other countries (Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam), would enhance trade and investment among the TPP partners.
Tuesday, Apr 16
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LAWRENCE, Kan.—An employer was fined recently after an inspection showed pesticide application information wasn’t posted at the job site, and an employee applied a pesticide without safety training or personal protective equipment (PPE). The posting, safety training and PPE are all required under the U.S. EPA’s Agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS).
Tuesday, Apr 16
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ST PAUL, Minn.—It won’t be long before diseases and other pests take their toll on potato crops across the United States.
Monday, Apr 15
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North American potato growers have realized that they must take action to improve demand for fresh potatoes, says an industry spokesperson. Otherwise, American and Canadian growers will have to permanently cut acres to accommodate declining demand.
Friday, Apr 12
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Two adult potato psyllids were found on a yellow sticky trap near Shoshone Falls in late March.
Friday, Apr 12
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EAGLE, Idaho—Back by popular demand, the Great Big Idaho Potato Truck officially set off on its seven-month cross-country journey with support and good wishes from Governor C. L. “Butch” Otter and hundreds of Emmett, Idaho residents.
Thursday, Apr 11
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HERMISTON, Ore.—Two small, remote-controlled aircraft are expected to start flying over potato fields in the Hermiston area this month as part of Oregon State University's efforts to help growers more efficiently use water, fertilizers and pesticides to bolster yields and cut costs.
Wednesday, Apr 10
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Growers and irrigation companies in southwestern Idaho are closely monitoring the water situation and expect supplies to be tight this season. The weather forecast calls for some major storms during the first part of April and farmers hope it's accurate.
Tuesday, Apr 9
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DENVER—If you gave me $1, and I gave you $6.51 back, would you be happy? Of course you would! As it turns out, the latest Econometric Study, conducted by Dr. Timothy Richards from Arizona State University, and Dr. Harry Kaiser from Cornell University, reveals this high return on potato grower assessment dollars invested in United States Potato Board (USPB) marketing activities. This study covers the USPB marketing years of 2007-2011, and is a USDA mandated program assessment every five years.
Monday, Apr 8
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For one week, staff members of the Washington State Potato Commission (WSPC) are joining together to take the “Food Stamp Challenge.” Six staff members and one staff members’ family will participate in the challenge. Each participant is pledging to use the average weekly benefit available to Washington state residents living on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as their total budget for groceries for seven days. A key ingredient for each of their menus will be the incorporation of potato products.
Friday, Apr 5
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| © 2013 Potato Grower® Magazine
Published by Harris Publishing, Inc. |
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