Potato Sustainability Alliance Offers Opportunity For Growers To Report Farm-Level Sustainability Information

The Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA) has an upcoming opportunity for growers to participate in a sustainability survey. It is:

OTR Executive Director Retires

Rome, GA – Sandro Pagliarulo, Managing Director of Canada and Europe Operations for OTR Engineered Solutions (OTR) , has announced his retirement from the company, effective Oct. 10. During retirement, he will maintain involvement with OTR, serving as a p

USDA Invests Nearly $121M in Specialty Crops Research, Organic Agriculture Production

Washington – The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced an investment of nearly $121 million to advance research and Extension activities that aim to solve key challenges facing specialty crop and organic agriculture producers.

National Farmers Union, USDA Announce Agreement To Strengthen Farm Service Agency County-Level Operations

Washington – National Farmers Union (NFU) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to address staffing levels and improve customer service at USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) county-level offices.

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.