Category Archives:
EPA Denies Petition to Ban Chlorpyrifos (Lorsban)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt signed an order denying a petition that sought to ban chlorpyrifos, a pesticide used in U.S. agriculture. “We need to provide regulatory certainty to the thousands of American farms that rely on chlorpyrifos, while still protecting human…
Adding Value to Membership; Assisting in Grower Success
For 12 years, the United Potato Growers Cooperative of Wisconsin has worked to make sure that Wisconsin potato growers earn money at growing potatoes. To date, Wisconsin leads the nation in returns back to the grower. While a vision and desire to maintain that status…
Think You Know Water? Take WinField United’s ‘Unchartered Waters’ Quiz Via NatGeo | CropLife
WPVGA Hall of Fame grower Bob Guenthner shared this excellent link about water: Click here to follow the link.
Associate Division / Auxiliary Scholarships Now Available
The WPVGA Associate Division and Wisconsin Potato Growers Auxiliary are pleased to inform you of scholarships totaling $6,000, available to students at post-secondary institutions. The Associate Division and Auxiliary Boards of Directors will award the full $6,000, but may decide to award several smaller scholarships…
Food Safety Modernization Act Requirements for Transportation Divisions
Under FSMA came specific adjustments to WPVGA’s Food Safety classes lineup, and now there may be requirements for certain transportation divisions as well. The FSMA regulation that goes into effect for transportation companies with over 500 employees on April 1, 2017 and for the remainder…
Position Announcement: Agronomy Managers at McCain Foods
McCain Foods has two career opportunities for agronomy managers: Agronomy Manager – CPITI The Agronomy Manager CPITI is responsible for deployment of new agriculture technologies and the development and management of field crop experiments directly related to the Canadian Potato Industry Transformation Initiative/Drive for 45.…
Representative Jim Sensenbrenner to Host Town Hall Meetings
Representative Jim Sensenbrenner made the following announcement recently: “I host many Town Hall Meetings throughout the year to give you the chance to share your views on the issues Congress is dealing with or to help you with problems you may be experiencing with a…
Potatoes USA Seeking Global Foodservice Marketing Manager
Potatoes USA is in the process of filling its full-time, Global Marketing Manager position, responsible for implementing the foodservice programs in the U.S. and international target markets. This position reports directly to the Marketing Programs Director. Click here for Global Foodservice Marketing Manager position details…
Bio S.I. Hosts Doty Town Hall Meeting
Bio S.I. Technology will be hosting a Town Hall meeting at the Doty Town Hall on March 31st at 9:30 a.m. The address is 14899 County Road T, Mountain, WI 54149. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Jenifer O’Brien at 715-889-3706 or Doug…
Wisconsin Seed Potato Certification Program Seeking Agronomy Outreach Specialist
Position summary: Work is performed in Antigo, WI for the commercial seed potato growers in the state and at the Lelah Starks elite foundation seed potato farm (the State Farm) located in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. The primary purpose of the work with the commercial seed potato…
