Sonia Waterson Appointed As Executive Officer For Potatoes Australia

Potatoes Australia Ltd, the leading industry body representing the potato supply chain across Australia, has announced the appointment of Sonia Waterson as its new Executive Officer.

Carolyn Lawrence-Dill Named Dean Of College Of Agricultural Sciences

Colorado State University announced that Carolyn Lawrence-Dill has been appointed the next dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences, beginning Aug. 1. Lawrence-Dill previously served as the associate dean for research and discovery and the associate d

Five Things We’ll Miss Without A New Farm Bill

The Farm Bill is already a year late, the stakes are high and time is running out.

Kubota North America Corporation Acquires Bloomfield Robotics, Inc.

Grapevine, Texas – Kubota Corporation, Osaka, Japan, through its North American subsidiary, Kubota North America Corporation, has acquired Bloomfield Robotics, Inc., a Pittsburgh-based company. Bloomfield provides a service that monitors the health and pe

National Potato Council To Advocate For U.S. Fresh Potato Access During U.S.-Japan Bilateral Meeting In Idaho

Washington, D.C. – Representatives from USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) are scheduled to host plant health technical bilateral meetings with their Japanese counterparts in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Sept. 17-19, to continue mission-critic

Canada Becoming More Self-Sufficient In Fresh Fruit And Vegetable Production

Reinke Manufacturing Invests $12 Million in Robotics; Grows Production Footprint To Scale Precision Irrigation Manufacturing

Deshler, Neb. -- Reinke Manufacturing, a global leader in irrigation systems and technology, announced a $12 million investment in the modernization and automation of their manufacturing facilities to produce irrigation systems.

Michigan State University Researchers Develop Low-Cost Sensors To Help Farmers Irrigate More Efficiently, Manage Diseases

East Lansing, Mich. — Unpredictable precipitation is one of the most challenging elements of being a farmer. Not enough moisture, and plant growth is hindered. Too much can saturate the soil while setting the stage for diseases to thrive.

Potatoes USA Recognized With Gold MyPlate Champion Achievement

The MyPlate National Strategic Partner Team recently recognized Potatoes USA with the Gold MyPlate Champion Achievement for actively participating in the MyPlate national strategic partnership and promoting MyPlate to important audiences.

Renaissance BioScience Named By AgTech Breakthrough Global Awards 2024 As “Crop Protection Solution Of The Year”

Vancouver, Canada — Renaissance BioScience, a leader in yeast bioengineering, has announced it has been selected as the winner of the “Crop Protection Solution of the Year” award in the fifth annual Global Awards program conducted by AgTech Breakthrough,

USDA Launches Online Debt Consolidation Tool To Increase Farmer And Rancher Financial Viability

Washington – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing the launch of the Debt Consolidation Tool, an innovative online tool available through farmers.gov that allows agricultural producers to enter their farm operating debt and evaluate the

Certis Biologicals Names President/CEO Eda Reinot

Columbia, MD — Certis Biologicals, a global leader in bio-based innovations that enhance crop productivity and quality, has named Eda Reinot as President. Reinot will soon transition to CEO, leading the legacy company into a new phase of growth.

PVY-Resistant Spud Game Changer For Potato Breeders

Moscow, Idaho — Despite possessing a suite of intriguing traits, Payette Russet and Castle Russet have been mostly overlooked by the potato industry since the Tri-State Potato Research and Breeding Program (PVMI) released them as new varieties a few years