The Washington State Potato Commission and WSU Extension will host a discussion via Zoom for growers to address ways to minimize COVID-19 spread among workers during potato harvest, packing, and other…
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Freshouse II, LLC of Salisbury, NC is recalling some specific production lots, brands and weights of Red B Potatoes because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an…
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a new annual survey of farmers, ranchers and private forestland owners. The survey will help USDA understand what it is doing well and…
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Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc., an international leader in sustainable bioprotection and plant health solutions, and Vive Crop Protection, a leader in Precision Chemistry solutions and owner of the patented Allosperse…
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By Bruce Huffaker, Publisher, North American Potato Market News Though the world is emerging from COVID-19 lockdowns, the recovery path is far from certain both for the general economy…
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Osama El-Lissy, with the Plant Protection program of USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), said in a statement that the unsolicited seed packets postmarked from China have contained…
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Washington State could become the new California in vegetable production as the climate warms. A new article explores a future with increased vegetable production in Washington’s irrigated Columbia Basin, and…
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The next Ag Talk Tuesday takes place online or by phone Aug. 4 at 11:00 a.m. MT. Agenda: Current updates on crop pests and diseases are provided by University of…
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The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) has released their industry situation report for July 30, 2020. Retail Sales: Retail sales remain strong, up 23% versus last year in the week ending…
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In a press release, USDA said they are aware that people across the country have received suspicious, unsolicited packages of seed that appear to be coming from China. USDA’s Animal…
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