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Growers Stand Up for Potatoes on Capitol Hill
On February 23-26, NPC hosted the 2015 Potato D.C. Fly-In, where more than 150 U.S. potato growers and industry partners from across the country came to Washington, D.C., to advocate for the industry’s most pressing federal policy priorities. Growers blanketed Capitol Hill, meeting with 136…
Industry Veteran Ryan Krabill Named First Ever USPB Director of Research & Analysis
DENVER (March 4, 2015)—The United States Potato Board (USPB) is pleased to announce industry veteran Ryan J. Krabill has joined its staff in the newly-created position of Director of Research & Analysis. Krabill begins his new role April 1, 2015. Krabill brings a lengthy record…
Register Now for the Future of Wisconsin Agriculture
MADISON – Agriculture and related businesses in Wisconsin are an economic driver for our state, but will that always be the case? Now is your chance to weigh in and help shape the future of our $88 billion dollar industry. Make plans to attend the…
Farm City Dinner on tap in Wausau
The 83rd-annual Farm City Dinner will be held March 12 in Wausau. Sponsored by the Partnership for Progressive Agriculture, this dinner will recognize select farmers and others. It’ll be held at the Jefferson Street Inn, 201 Jefferson St. and start with a reception at 6…
‘Farm to School’ Introduced in Congress
Last week, members of Congress took the first step toward a bill designed to help local economies, farm families and the health of the nation’s children. U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont) and U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran (R-Mississippi) as well as Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (R-Nebraska) and…
Leopold Conservation Award Seeks Nominees
The Sand County Foundation, Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association and Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation are accepting applications for the $10,000 Leopold Conservation Award. This award honors Wisconsin farmers who demonstrate exemplary stewardship and management of natural resources. Applications are due by Aug. 7. Finalists…
AgroPermits for IoH and AgCMV Permits Management
AgroPermits is a software system that is being built to simplify the whole permitting process. They are making excellent progress and are gearing to launch the system for public use by March 25, 2015. An Excel template has been designed to simplify the data collection…
Ag Day at the Capitol is March 11
Ag Day at the Capitol will be held March 11 at the Monona Terrace in Madison. Ag Day at the Capitol is the largest gathering of farmers from across the state representing a variety of farm groups to learn more about state issues and meet…
Stay Safe, Work Smart – Promote Good Driving Habits for Teens
Safety Tips sponsored by Sally Suprise ([email protected]) and SECURA Insurance Promote good driving habits for teens It seems that no matter where you go, you cannot escape from people using their cellphones and other portable electronic devices — even while driving. According to a Pew…
FARMLAND Film Available March 3
Academy Award®-winning filmmaker James Moll’s feature-length documentary, FARMLAND, will be available on DVD beginning Tuesday, March 3, at Walmart and Walmart.com. The availability of the documentary at retail locations across the country and online, provides another opportunity for viewers to experience the film, which offers…
