INDUSTRY DIRECTORY
March 31, 2015

BioConsortia Celebrates One Year

BioConsortia celebrates first year anniversary, completing successful field trials on corn and spring wheat in Midwest, with soybean and other trials planned for Europe and Latin America in 2015.
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March 31, 2015
Washington State Potato Commission PR

WSPC Hires Director of Industry Outreach

The Washington State Potato Commission announces the addition of Dr. Matthew Blua as the director of industry outreach.
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March 30, 2015| Published in the March 2015 issue
Jerry Wright, UPGA President/CEO

Early to Bed...: The power of promotion

Remember the popular rhyme: “Early to bed, early to rise, work like hell and advertise”
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March 30, 2015| Published in the March 2015 issue
Frank Muir, IPC President and CEO

Gaining Fans: Cox helps build loyalty for Idaho potatoes

In the fall of 2013 I had the pleasure of meeting Heather Cox, a Boise, Idaho, resident and one of the most wellknown and respected names in college football reporting.
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March 30, 2015| Published in the March 2015 issue
Phillip Nolte, UI seed potato pathologist

New Perspective: How potato late blight changed the world of science

March is the month that will forever be associated with the Irish, who are themselves forever associated with our favorite crop: the potato.
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March 30, 2015| Published in the March 2015 issue
Dr. Ann MacGuidwin, Professor of Plant Pathology at University of Wisconsin

A Stealthy Enemy: Dealing with root lesion nematode

Root lesion nematodes, Pratylenchus spp., are native to the U.S. and have a very wide host range, so they are common in potato fields.
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March 30, 2015| Published in the March 2015 issue
Tyrell Marchant, Editor

Advantage, Grower: DuPont's new full-season program fights disease, pests

Every grower wishes it were easier to come up with a chemical program that was simple, affordable and effective.
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March 30, 2015| Published in the March 2015 issue

Connecting Farmers and Consumers: Trying to shift the landscape of U.S. food debates

More than half of American consumers would like to talk to a farmer even though the vast majority—94 percent—indicated in a recent survey sponsored by Bayer CropScience that they have no connection with agriculture or farming.
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March 30, 2015| Published in the March 2015 issue
Farm Policy Facts

Driving Success: American agriculture remains a force behind America's success

“The farm—best home of the family, main source of national wealth, foundation of civilized society, the natural providence.”
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March 30, 2015| Published in the March 2015 issue

Environmentally Friendly: Rockeys presented with Environmental Stewardship Award

Brendon and Sheldon Rockey of Rockey Farms in Center, Colo., were named the recipients of the prestigious 2014 Environmental Stewardship Award presented at the National Potato Council’s (NPC) 2015 Annual Meeting, held Jan. 9-10, in Orlando, Fla.
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March 30, 2015| Published in the March 2015 issue
Fungicide

Fungicide Buyer's Guide

OxiPhos is a combination of phosphorous acid and activated peroxide that provides a one-two punch against potato pathogens.
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March 30, 2015| Published in the March 2015 issue
Blair Richardson, President & CEO, USPB

Our Customers: Discovering who they are

One of the core responsibilities of the United States Potato Board (USPB) is to help the industry understand and properly target consumers with products and promotions.
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March 30, 2015| Published in the March 2015 issue
David Fraser

Raise the Bar: Will the U.S. potato industry step up to the challenge?

U.S. Potato Board (USPB) president and CEO Blair Richardson surprised attendees at the USPB-sponsored Thursday keynote luncheon at Potato Expo 2015 in Orlando, Fla., Jan. 8 with an industry challenge to install 3,000 potato-friendly salad bars in school l
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March 30, 2015| Published in the March 2015 issue
Dr. Tom Bruulesma, IPNI Northeast Director

Sustained Success: Sustainability, stewardship and the nutrient management plan

Demand for sustainability information is building.
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March 30, 2015| Published in the March 2015 issue
John Keeling, NPC Exec VP and CEO

The Magnificent Seven: NPC past presdents honored for WIC accomplishment

At the National Potato Council (NPC) Annual Meeting on Jan. 9 in Orlando, Fla., seven NPC past presidents were invited to come on stage to be recognized for their involvement in adding fresh white potatoes to the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program.
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March 30, 2015| Published in the March 2015 issue
Fertilizer

Fertilizers & Growth Promoters Buyer's Guide

Amcol Bio-Ag announces a major development in dry humic and fulvic acid application to crops.
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March 30, 2015| Published in the March 2015 issue
Tyrell Marchant, Editor

In-Game Adjustments: Potato Expo 2015 Recap

As often as not, big trade events, no matter the industry, turn out to be little more than pep rallies reassuring folks that their respective businesses are in the right sector, one that’s going to take care of them long into the future.
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March 30, 2015| Published in the March 2015 issue
Tyrell Marchant, Editor

Potatoes in Pocatello: At the 2015 Idaho Potato Conference

While it may drive some Idahoans crazy, the fact of the matter is that when most of the outside world hears the name of their state, the first and often only thought that comes to mind is “Potatoes.”
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March 30, 2015
Potato Harvesting
Maggie Giuffrida

Volume Steady for Florida Fresh Potato Growers

A grower cooperative based in southern Florida says winter harvest is looking good.
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March 30, 2015| Published in the March 2015 issue
Grower of the Month
Tyrell Marchant, Editor

Way Down South: Alan Jones of Parrish, Fla.

Alan Jones of Parrish, Fla.
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March 30, 2015| Published in the March 2015 issue

BioSafe Systems Names Chell Manager

BioSafe Systems announces the recent addition of Ed Chell as California territory manager for the agrichemical division, supporting the crop protection, water treatment and food safety business segments.
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March 30, 2015| Published in the March 2015 issue

ELFA Launches Upgraded Website

Visitors to the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) end user website will find new enhancements that make it a more powerful resource than ever for helping businesses take advantage of the benefits of equipment finance.
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March 30, 2015| Published in the March 2015 issue

GEA to Supply Technology Polish Potato Starch Plant

GEA Barr-Rosin is to supply PEPEES in Poland with a turnkey potato starch drying system to meet the anticipated increase in production following the elimination of production quotas on sugar and potato starch in line with the EU’s new Common Agricultural
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March 30, 2015| Published in the March 2015 issue

Irrometer Hires New Representative

Irrometer Company wishes Lanny Sowell well in his retirement after nine years of dedicated service as the company’s agriculture factory sales representative.
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March 30, 2015| Published in the March 2015 issue

Lake Elected 2015 NPC President

At the National Potato Council’s (NPC) 2015 annual meeting, held Jan. 9-10 in Orlando, Fla., Dan Lake of Ronan, Mont., was elected to serve as the NPC President for 2015 and to lead the council’s Executive Committee.
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March 30, 2015| Published in the March 2015 issue

Marrone Biofungicide Registered in Brazil

Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc., announces that its Regalia Maxx biofungicide has received a product registration from Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture (MAPA).
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March 30, 2015| Published in the March 2015 issue
New Products

New Products

With the recent introduction of a new ALR-1 (auxiliary loaded regulator), Cashco customers and clients now have a new regulator option.
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March 30, 2015| Published in the March 2015 issue
Tyrell Marchant, Editor

On the Pond: Swans and God's tender mercies

Winter in eastern Idaho, where I make my home, can be, as in many other parts of the world, a gloomy, bitter, miserable Jezebel.
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March 30, 2015| Published in the March 2015 issue

Trogele Named Amvac COO

American Vanguard Corporation announces that Ulrich (Bob) Trogele, Ph.D., has been named chief operating officer and executive vice president of its principal operating subsidiary, Amvac Chemical Corporation.
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March 30, 2015| Published in the March 2015 issue

United Fresh Unviels New Logo, Website

The United Fresh Produce Association formally announced in January its new logo and redesigned website, www.unitedfresh.org.
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March 25, 2015
New Products, Potato Equipment

Sorter a Success for German Company

Using the Tomra Halo sorter, Hof Trumann, which grows about 90 acres of potatoes in Wendland, Germany, has seen an increase in efficiency, turnover and quality of the end product.
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March 24, 2015

Wisconsin Spudmobile to Make Appearance

Spring is here and summer is on the horizon, and so is a busy schedule for the Wisconsin Spudmobile. This week, Wisconsin’s traveling billboard continues on the road.
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March 23, 2015

Ag Fair Nets Win for Food Banks

The Washington State Potato Commission donated 2,500 pounds of potatoes to charity last week.
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March 23, 2015
Irrigation
Dave Goins

Idaho Needs Storms to Bolster Water Supply

Possible precipitation this week in Idaho's Bear River Basin could augment water supplies there, USDA hydrologist Ron Abramovich said recently.
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March 20, 2015

Innate Receives FDA Safety Clearance: Varieties contain beneficial traits, no foreign genes

Simplot Company hascompleted the food and feed safety consultation with the FDA for its first generation of Innate potato varieties.
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March 19, 2015
Aamir Saeed

Huge Crop a Curse to Pakistani Growers

Farmers adapted to extreme weather by switching to potato crop, but success has led to plunging prices, rising seed costs and storage and transportation woes.
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March 17, 2015
Dennis A. Johnson and Thomas F. Cummings

Research Article: Effect of Powdery Scab on Yield

Dennis Johnson and Tom Cummings at Washington State University have just published a research article how powdery scab affects tuber yield.
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March 16, 2015
Seed Potatoes
Julia Bayly

Caribou Russet Ready for Market

On Friday the Maine Potato Board and the University of Maine jointly announced the newest potato variety, the Caribou Russet.
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March 12, 2015

Will Consumers Pay More for GMO Potatoes?

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March 11, 2015
James Patrick Kelly

Potatoes Part of a Healthy Diet

Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) have been cultivated in various forms since Incan times and beyond. Ever heard of Peruvian purple potatoes? Now that’s ancient food.
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March 11, 2015

Fresh Solutions Unveils Side Delights Website

Fresh Solutions Network last week debuted a brand-new, industry-leading website for its Side Delights brand of potato products.
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March 10, 2015
Andy Nelson

USPB Hires Research Director

The U.S. Potato Board has hired Ryan Krabill as its first-ever director of research and analysis.
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March 10, 2015

Potandon Celebrates 20 Years

Idaho Falls, Idaho-based Potandon Produce, the country's largest marketer of potatoes and onions, is celebrating its twentieth anniversary.
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March 09, 2015
Lori Potter

USDA: Ag Exports Strong : China still “ground zero” for all world trade

Huge gains in U.S. ag-related exports in recent years are linked to a growing middle class in the more than 200 countries defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as emerging economies.
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March 09, 2015

Idaho: Bill for PCN Assistance Rejected

A bill that would have allowed Idaho potato growers who are part of a federally regulated area designed to control pale cyst nematode to obtain a refund of their state assessment has been rejected by a House committee.
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March 06, 2015

United Fresh Releases Retail Report: New report includes consumer behavior, generational insights

The 2014 Year in Review edition of the “FreshFacts on Retail” report is now available. The report, which annually examines overall retail trends in produce from the prior year, now features insights into performance and consumer data for fresh produce.
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March 05, 2015
Andy Nelson

WSPC Hires Entomologist

The Washington State Potato Commission has hired a new director of industry outreach.
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March 04, 2015

NPC Hosts Potato Industry Leadership Institute : Bridgett Cheff elected 2016 Grower Leader

The Potato Industry Leadership Institute class of 2015 included 27 potato growers and industry representatives. The annual program identifies and trains the next generation of industry leaders.
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March 04, 2015

Growers Stand Up on Capitol Hill: NPC host Potato D.C. Fly-In

On Feb. 23-26, NPC hosted the 2015 Potato D.C. Fly-In, where more than 150 U.S. potato growers and industry partners from across the country came to Washington, D.C., to advocate for the industry’s most pressing federal policy priorities.
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March 04, 2015
Rachael Rafanelli

Oregon Governor Addresses Growers’ Concerns

Gov. Kate Brown talked with farmers outside the Oregon State Capitol Monday, stressing the importance of potato crops for Oregon.
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March 03, 2015

Precision Ag Helps Soils Support Agriculture : With precision agriculture, farmers and soils work better, not harder.

With precision agriculture, farmers and soils work better, not harder.
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March 03, 2015
Fertilizer
American Society of Agronomy

Adopting Nitrogen-Efficient Technologies

When nitrogen finds its way from agricultural fields into water bodies and the atmosphere, it doesn’t just degrade water quality and contribute to climate change. That lost nitrogen also isn’t being used to grow crops, and farmers are losing money.
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