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Windridge MaterMacc Planter Clinic
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GMO Bill Signed into Law
President Obama ended speculation after a 2-week wait and signed the GMO labeling bill into law on July 29, preempting Vermont’s law. S. 764, a compromise between Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts and ranking member Debbie Stabenow, was passed by the Senate on July…
House Republicans Suggest Tax Reforms
In late June, House Republicans issued a proposal strongly influenced by Speaker Paul Ryan that addresses tax reform. While the elections will determine the probability of any action, it is important for agriculture to remain aware and to understand the changes put forth in the…
Potatoes USA Sponsors Hands on Fruit & Vegetable Training at PMA Foodservice Conference
Potatoes USA was one of five sponsors that showcased their products during a hands-on training in preparation and usage seminar. The special training course was attended by 48 chefs, foodservice operators and buyers, distributors and culinary students. TK Kuwahara, Global Marketing Manager for Foodservice, provided…
Potatoes USA Exhibits at Leading School Foodservice Conference
Potatoes USA exhibited at the largest school nutrition event of the year, the School Nutrition Association’s Annual National Conference. The annual event was held in San Antonio, Texas from July 11-13, attracting over 6,500 school foodservice operators and decision makers. The Potatoes USA booth featured…
Simplot Plant Sciences & Bayer Potato Field Trial Tour
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Hancock Ag Research Station Centennial
MADISON, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Madison Hancock Agricultural Research Station will celebrate its 100th anniversary on Thursday, July 28 with an expanded set of events during the station’s annual Potato and Vegetable Research Field Day. The public is invited to attend all—or portions—of the…
Potato Chip Diet Boosts Hammel
Cubs pitcher Jason Hammel discusses his doctor recommending him to take in more potassium by eating potato chips. [iframe id=”http://m.mlb.com/shared/video/embed/embed.html?content_id=933624483&topic_id=6479266&width=400&height=224&property=mlb” align=”center”]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Commends House Passage of Uniform GMO Labeling
On Thursday, July 14 the U.S. House passed legislation that requires labeling of food derived with genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Wisconsin Congressmen Paul Ryan, Sean Duffy, Glenn Grothman, Ron Kind and Reid Ribble voted for the legislation that was supported by the American Farm Bureau…
WCCF to Bring More Farm Products to Early Care Program
The Wisconsin Council on Children and Families has announced the creation of the Farm to Early Care and Education project, which will bring the farm to table movement to child care programs across the state. The project is funded by a $150,000 grant from the…
