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Research Project – Call for Participants
Are you interested in engaging in participatory research on soil microbial diversity and disease suppression in midwestern potato production fields? We are launching a newly-funded USDA Speciality Crop Multi-State Grant Program across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan (Suppressing diseases and optimizing yield in potato production via…
Transportation Update – Fall Harvest Weight Limits
By Jordan Lamb, DeWitt Ross & Stevens Fall Harvest Weight Limits are in Effect Wisconsin’s seasonal harvest weight limit increases are in effect as of August 1, 2018 and will continue through December 31, 2018. In accordance with the fall harvest statute, from August 1…
Treat ’em with Chips for Halloween
Hand out Wisconsin potato chips to your trick-or-treaters this Halloween instead of candy! Chips are $25 per case; 48-1.5 ounce bags per case. Place your order by emailing the WPVGA office at [email protected]. Chips will be available for pick up at our office at 700…
EPA Registration Review of Oxamyl
Below is a questionnaire regarding the use of Oxamyl (Vydate). EPA as a part of the Registration Review process has proposed label changes that will significantly impact the use patterns for Oxamyl. To prepare for filing industry comments by December 8, 2018 we need to…
Memorial Service Scheduled for Dr. Jeffrey Wyman
A Memorial Service has now been scheduled for Dr. Jeffrey Wyman on Thursday, October 4th at the University of Wisconsin, Arboretum (1207 Seminole Hwy, Madison, WI 53711), from 4-7 pm. Jeff’s obituary is in preparation and plans for a memorial contribution are in the works…
Healthy Grown Grower Spotlight: Alsum Farms and Produce
By Larry Alsum, Alsum Farms & Produce, Inc., President & CEO When did you join the HG program? Alsum Farms has been a part of the Healthy Grown (HG) program since its inception in 1996. We highlight the Healthy Grown Program and our commitment to…
Farewell
As many of you probably know, today is my last day at WPVGA. Over the past seven and a half years I have been very fortunate to work with all of the amazing people in this industry. You have all taught me so much and…
Well Depth Data Collection
Dear WPVGA Grower, We would like to continue to collect measurements to build on our database of high capacity well water depths. This database is used to track water levels throughout Wisconsin. We intend to use this information to help growers and protect your rights…
NPC News: Clock Ticking on Gov’t Spending Bill
This year, the end of September brings both the expiration of the current Farm Bill and the end of the fiscal year. As Congress returned to the Capitol this week their attention also turned to completing a bill (or bills) to keep the government running…
NPC News: Trade Mitigation Programs Announced
Last week, USDA released more details on the trade mitigation programs that are intended to reduce the impact of the ongoing trade retaliation between the U.S. and various countries. Three distinct programs are being made available; The Market Facilitation Program will provide direct payments to…
