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WPVGA Applauds Passage of Senate Bill 76
Wisconsin Growers Praise Action on Science-Based Water Policy Legislation The Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) applauds the State Senate’s passage of Senate Bill 76, the science-based water policy legislation sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R-Juneau). “This legislation is critical for Wisconsin…
Little Plover River Model Now Online
The Little Plover River groundwater model, user’s guide, and report are now complete and can be downloaded from the Wisconsin Geological Survey website at http://wgnhs.uwex.edu/little-plover-river-groundwater-model/. The model was developed by the scientists at the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey and the US Geological Survey.…
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…
