INDUSTRY DIRECTORY

Sign up for our new Free digital subscription to Potato Grower Magazine. Click here

National Potato Council Statement On Committee Passage Of 2024 Farm Bill

Articles

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:

T. G. Schmeiser Co. Introduces Narrow Tranport Options For Folding Till An’ Pak

New Products

Selma, CA – T. G. Schmeiser Co., Inc. announces new narrow transport options for the Folding Till an’ Pak soil finishing line of equipment.

Galileo CupWheel: Leading The Airless Irrigation Tire Revolution

New Products

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

Tater Tot Festival Planned For August

Articles

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.

Report: 97 Percent Of Fruits And Vegetables Tested In California Are Free Of Illegal Pesticide Residues

Articles

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.

Vive Crop Protection Secures Series C Extension Funding To Accelerate Agricultural Innovation

Articles

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.

Oslo Welcomes EAPR Triennial Conference 2024 On Potatoes

Articles

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 Ag 2024 Summer Field Days

Articles

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

Motion Enters Into Agreement To Purchase Electrical/Automation Company

Articles

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

26th Annual Food Safety Summit Attracts 3,400 Food Safety Professionals In Person And Virtually, A 26 Percent Increase From The 2023 Event

Articles

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

USDA Awards $300 Million To Diversify Export Markets For U.S. Agriculture

Articles

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

Specialty Crop Group Applauds Movement On U.S. Farm Bill

Articles

Washington, D.C. – The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) has issued the following statement following the release of the U.S. House Farm Bill draft:

AEM United States Ag Tractor And Combine Report – April 2024

Articles

Milwaukee, Wisc. -- The AEM Ag Tractor and Combine Report is provided monthly and is derived from AEM member companies through proprietary statistical reporting programs. The data is provided by AEM members and represents preliminary monthly retail sales

Northland Potato Growers Association (NPGA) To Host July PMANA Meeting In Fargo

Articles

The Potato Marketing Association of North America (PMANA) will hold its summer meeting in Fargo July 14-16.

Case IH Unveils New Axial-Flow Series Combine With Subscription-Free Tech For Unmatched Precision And Productivity

New Products

Case IH is incorporating industry-leading technology with the heritage of Axial-Flow combines as the perfect harvesting partner for a wide variety of growers and custom harvesters with the new Axial-Flow 260 series. Purposefully designed for unparalleled

HHS & USDA Jointly Confirm: Potatoes Are A Vegetable, Not a Grain

Articles

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced that she received a joint letter from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Thomas Vilsack confirming that b