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Sustainability approach outlined by potato producer McCain Foods
Frozen potato product giant McCain Foods recently announced an aggressive new goal in its efforts to improve its sustainability practices, as well as ... READ MORE »
Survey of growers in Pacific Northwest to be conducted by NASS
During the next several weeks, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will conduct two major mid-year survey... READ MORE »
Lettuce supplants tomatoes atop organic volume list
The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) of USDA released its latest survey of national organic food production in October. The first organ... READ MORE »
Denver-based Veterans to Farmers sets up veterans for success
For some, the transition from serving in the United States Armed Forces to civilian life can be difficult. But one Denver organization is helping its ... READ MORE »
Potato industry still feeling effects of foodservice shutdowns
Now three months into the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, the situation remains fluid and unsettled for the potato industry and that likely wi... READ MORE »
Column: Food relief effort a step, but not nearly enough
On April 17, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced USDA’s first relief effort called the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). ... READ MORE »
Great Lakes Potato Chips uses purple potato to create hit product
Nearly three years ago, Great Lakes Potato Chip Co. owner Chris Girrbach ran into potato breeder David Douches at an event where the latter was show... READ MORE »
Michigan Potato Industry Commission names new CEO
Kelly Turner is the new CEO of the Michigan Potato Industry Commission. The Michigan Potato Industry Commission (MPIC) has named Kelly Turner its n... READ MORE »
Poster requirements can be daunting for employers
Employers must often keep up with a variety of required government posters at their orchards, farms or other places of business, which can be daunting... READ MORE »
Indoor agriculture quickly gaining speed
Indoor agriculture is quickly gaining momentum in the United States.While the movement has drawn its share of skeptics, some advocates of the new tech... READ MORE »
