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Memorial Service Scheduled for Dr. Jeffrey Wyman

A memorial service will be held at the University of Wisconsin Arboretum (1207 Seminole Hwy, Madison, WI 53711) on Thursday October 4, 2018 from 4 pm to 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Jeffrey A. Wyman Memorial…

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…

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