INDUSTRY DIRECTORY
April 30, 2022
Articles, Fungicide, Herbicide, Insecticide, Potato Equipment
Sonja Gjerde

Eye in the Sky

Farmers use aerial imagery to focus their management decisions.
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April 29, 2022
Articles
Web Exclusive

Potato Planting Under Way In Eastern Idaho: Some of our favorite shots from the farm

Potato planting in eastern Idaho has been on the go for a few days now (as of late April) and we were finally able to get out of the office to snap a few photos of this important and vital spring “ritual.”
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April 29, 2022
Articles, Fungicide

Ceradis Granted OMRI Listed Status For CeraFruta Biological Fungicide

Wageningen, the Netherlands – Ceradis Crop Protection B.V., a global developer and marketer of environmentally friendly plant nutrition and crop protection solutions, has announced that its CeraFruta post-harvest biological fungicide is now listed by the
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April 28, 2022
Articles

Joint Statement: Wheat Industry Applauds USDA Food Aid Support

Washington, D.C. – The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) and U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) applaud the Biden Administration’s announcement today stating the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (
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April 28, 2022
Articles

Irrigation Association Awards Scholarships To 18 Students Around The Nation

Fairfax, VA — The Irrigation Association is excited to announce the winners of the 2022 Anthony W. “Tony” LaFetra Scholarship Program, sponsored by Rain Bird. In its sixth year, the program awarded 18 scholarships to deserving recipients studying and purs
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April 27, 2022
Articles

National Potato Council Statement On Joint U.S.-Mexico Announcement On Potential Reopening Of Mexican Market To U.S. Potatoes

Washington – The National Potato Council released the following statement in response to a joint announcement by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and Mexico Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development Víctor Villalobos that, according to the a
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April 27, 2022
New Products

VariMax Now Connected To FieldView Platform

A new agreement between Climate FieldView and VariMax offers easy access to new tools for farmers wanting real-time, data-driven nitrogen and irrigation management recommendations.
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April 26, 2022
Articles, Insecticide
Eric Hamilton

Super Pest?

Colorado potato beetle has the genetic resources to sidestep our attacks
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April 26, 2022
Articles, Between the Rows
Tyrell Marchant, Editor

Between the Rows: The Right Prescription

The importance of adjusting your vision
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April 25, 2022
Articles

Potatoes USA Elects 2022-23 Leadership

Denver, CO - Potatoes USA, the marketing and promotion board for the potato industry, elected new leadership during its annual meeting on March 9, 2022. The newly elected Chairman and Executive Committee will lead the Board through 2022-23.
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April 25, 2022
Articles

Love Is in the Air … and It Smells Like Fries

French fry-scented perfume a big hit
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April 14, 2022
Articles, Herbicide
Eric Hamilton, Crop Science Society of America

An Evolving Battle

As weeds adapt to climate change, agriculture must identify their strengths and plan for them.
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April 13, 2022
Articles
Dana Rady, Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association

Need for Speed

Racing team touts Wisconsin potatoes
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April 12, 2022
Articles
Buzz Shahan, Chief Operating Officer, United Potato Growers of America

A Heads-Up to Potato Producers

Preparing to weather the inflation storm
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April 12, 2022
Articles, Final Countdown, Herbicide, Insecticide, Potato Equipment
BASF

Ensuring Proper Function of Precision Application Technology

Planting time is here, so it’s time to start thinking about prepping equipment and putting a weed control program in place.
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April 11, 2022
Herbicide, New Products

Herbicide Buyers' Guide

These days, weeds are smarter than ever, always finding new ways to fight back. With the help of the products in our buyers’ guide, you can keep those pesky plant pests at bay.
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April 11, 2022
Articles

The Newest Crop

Carbon farming may help tackle climate change while making farms more profitable.
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April 07, 2022
Articles

Research Team Seeks Growers' Help

A team of Northwest scientists has received a second year of funding from the Northwest Potato Research Consortium to characterize so-called “virgin” soils that have never been planted with potato, and they are looking for growers to help with the project
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April 07, 2022
Articles

Grants Support Idaho Potato, Wine, Barley Innovation

Three new grants aligned with Boise State University’s Food and Dairy Innovation Center will pave the way for innovation in three of Idaho’s agricultural sectors: potatoes, wine and barley.
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April 06, 2022
Articles

Alsum Farms & Produce Launches New Website

Alsum Farms & Produce Inc., a leading fresh market grower, packer and shipper of Wisconsin-grown potatoes, pumpkins and onions, announces the launch of a new company website, www.alsum.com, to create a better experience for all users.
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April 06, 2022
Articles

USDA to Strengthen Pollinator Research Support

The agency is soliciting nominations for members to serve on its newly formed USDA National Pollinator Subcommittee.
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April 06, 2022
Articles

Biome Makers Launches New Website

New resource is focused on the mission for soil health worldwide
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April 05, 2022
Articles
Carrie Huffman Wohleb

Seeing through the Haze

Impacts of wildfire smoke on potatoes
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April 05, 2022
Articles
Kam Quarles, CEO, National Potato Council

The Right Way

Science, not politics, should define P.E.I. trade resumption
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April 05, 2022
Articles

NPC Statement on Potential Reopening of Mexican Market to U.S. Potatoes

According to the agreed workplan, the entire Mexican market would be open by May 15 for all U.S. table-stock and chipping potatoes.
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April 05, 2022
Articles, Between the Rows
Tyrell Marchant, Editor

Between the Rows: The Real Deal

The value of obvious and not-so-obvious authenticity
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April 04, 2022
Articles

UI Seed Potato Germplasm Laboratory Opens

On March 29, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the University of Idaho’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences to officially recognize the opening of the new Seed Potato Germplasm Laboratory.
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April 04, 2022
Articles, New Products

EasyKnock Relaunches FarmlandFinder

EasyKnock announces the relaunch of FarmlandFinder, the first online sale-leaseback platform for farmland, with a renewed focus on helping America’s farmers achieve their goals.
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April 04, 2022
Articles

Albaugh Announces Evolution of Global Brand Identity

Company continues to invest to be the preferred alternative for its customers all over the world
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April 01, 2022
Articles

AFBF Urges Swift Passage of Ocean Shipping Reform Act

Ongoing supply chain issues and record-high shipping costs threaten to limit exports at a time when our trading partners are increasingly relying on America’s farmers and ranchers.
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April 01, 2022
Articles
Abigail Curtis

Cause of Maine Processing Plant Fire Undetermined

Because the damage from the fire is so extensive, the Maine state fire marshal's office says it's still unable to definitively determine the cause of last week's devastating fire.
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April 01, 2022
Articles, New Products, Potato Equipment

New Product: Volmpack Adjustable Dual-Wicket Bagger

Volm Companies introduces the most versatile wicket bagger ever, the Volmpack Adjustable Dual-Wicket Bagger.
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April 01, 2022
Articles, New Products

Potato Field Guide: Insects, Diseases and Defects

The aim of this field guide is to help growers, scouts and crop advisors identify diseases, insects, and other problems found in potatoes.
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April 01, 2022
Articles, Fertilizer

What Do Nutrients Do for Plants?

If a plant decided to go on a diet, you know, to keep its plant-like figure, what do you think it would choose to be as healthy as possible?
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