Research Roundup
Story and photos by Denise Keller, Editor From pathogens and pests to potato breeding and bruising, the Oregon State University (OSU) Potato Field Day, held June 22 in Hermiston, Oregon,…
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The Potato Podcast 35: Protecting Potato Quality During Storage
Sponsored by: Why is the first 10 to 14 days of storage so important? On this episode, Dave talks with Chris Clemens from Syngenta about storage and how to ensure…
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Next Generation Takes Helm at Tasteful Selections
Nathan Bender has taken over for his father, Bob Bender, as president of baby potato operation Tasteful Selections. The younger Bender has a bachelor’s degree in agribusiness from the University…
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Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. Celebrates Groundbreaking in Ohio for Fertilizer Facility
Meeting the Agricultural Needs of the Eastern Great Lakes Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. held a celebratory groundbreaking to mark the commencement of construction on a new liquid fertilizer facility in Defiance,…
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USDA Buying More Frozen Potatoes
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell frozen potatoes pursuant to the AMSMaster Solicitation for use in the National School Lunch Program and other federal food and…
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USDA Awards Nearly $3.6 Million in Block Grants for U.S. Potato Industry
This week, USDA announced nearly $73 million in FY22 grants to support specialty crops, including $3,569,579 for potato industry programs and research through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). The SCBGP…
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New Harvest Truck Safety Video
A partnership between Idaho Potato Commission, Oregon Potato Commission and Washington Potato Commission has released a new safety video. The video shows truck drivers how to work safely and efficiently…
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Drexel Adds New Sales Reps
Drexel Chemical Company has added two new sales representatives to its staff. Jeremy Corrigan Jeremy Corrigan has been hired as Upper Midwest sales representative, responsible for sales in Minnesota, North…
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Ag Innovations Conference Set for Sept. 22-23
The 5th Annual Ag Innovations Conference (AIC), takes place Sept. 22-23 at Oregon State University’s North Willamette Research and Extension Center (NWREC), located just 20 miles south of Portland. The…
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Sabanto Raises $17M Series A To Drive Autonomy Into Agriculture
Farm autonomy company Sabanto, Inc. today announced it has closed an oversubscribed $17M Series A funding round led by leading agtech venture firm Fulcrum Global Capital, with participation from DCVC…
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