Energy and Environment

USDA approves Simplot's Innate GM potatoes
November 09, 2014

USDA approves Simplot's Innate GM potatoes

A potato genetically engineered to reduce the amounts of a potentially harmful ingredient in French fries and potato chips has been approved for commercial planting, the Department of Agriculture announced on Friday.
Walmart’s steps up commitment to a sustainable food system
October 09, 2014

Walmart’s steps up commitment to a sustainable food system

In front of hundreds of associates, suppliers and nonprofit organizations at its Global Sustainability Milestone Meeting, Walmart announced its commitment to create a more sustainable food system.
Live aerial pesticide application at Jim Coombs Farms
September 04, 2014

New Jersey Potato Growers host EPA Tour

During the week of August 26, the National Potato Council (NPC) led a delegation of 19 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) staff on a crop tour of New Jersey’s potato growing region.
ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston and Community Leaders Celebrate Boardman Plant Expansion
June 30, 2014

ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston and Community Leaders Celebrate Boardman Plant Expansion

ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE:CAG) joined with community and civic leaders today to celebrate the completed expansion of its Lamb Weston frozen potato facility in Boardman, Oregon
Warmer winters linked to increased pesticide use
June 26, 2014

Warmer winters linked to increased pesticide use

In this USDA research on soybean crops, researchers find a link between minimum winter temperature and pesticide use.
Aversion to GMOs becoming driving factor to buying organic.
June 26, 2014

Aversion to GMOs becoming driving factor to buying organic.

Among US families, avoiding GMO's is increasingly becoming one of the drivers to buy organic foods.
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Angus King
June 16, 2014

President signs into law revisions to the EPA rules supporting Maine Farmers

President Obama signed into law revisions to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules that ease compliance for farms across Maine.
Organic vs Local (courtesy UCLA)
June 05, 2014

One in Five North American consumers confuse Local and Organic

With more people buying local and organic food, consumers should know the difference between the two so they recognize what they’re buying, but nearly one in five still confuse the terms, a University of Florida researcher says.
Wisconsin Farmers Provide Resources to Tackle Water Issues in Central Wisconsin
May 21, 2014

Wisconsin Farmers Provide Resources to Tackle Water Issues in Central Wisconsin

The potato and vegetable growers in Wisconsin's Central Sands are not content to debate causes, and they have united to proactively seek solutions to Tackle Water Issues in Central Wisconsin.
Heat and Control prepares another BF-360 enclosed Batch Fryer for shipping
May 12, 2014

Enclosed batch fryer improves efficiency and energy savings

Heat and Control’s latest BF-360 Batch Fryer combines an enclosed cooking area with automatic control of temperature, slice agitation, batch loading, and unloading to produce consistent hard-bite kettle-style potato chips.
Average estimated potato yields for each county in the Eastern Seaboard region, assuming that water was limiting. Credit: Dave Fleisher, USDA-ARS.
May 07, 2014

Optimizing potato yield - for the entire US East Coast all at once

Potato Farmers are used to optimizing crop production on their own lands. But is it possible to optimize production across a much bigger area—say, the whole East Coast of the United States?
Wisconsin Potato Growers highlight their Sustainable practices
May 06, 2014

Wisconsin Potato Growers highlight their Sustainable practices

Wisconsin potato growers have achieved national recognition not only through their ability to produce more potatoes on fewer acres but also for the sustainability of the practices they use
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McDonald's recognizes Simplot for Community Service
April 24, 2014

McDonald's recognizes Simplot for Community Service

Simplot's Safety Days initiative was recently recognized by McDonald’s Corporation as demonstrating best practices in the “Community Impact” section of the company’s Sustainable Supply awards.
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April 19, 2014

El cambio climático no aumentaría el riesgo de diseminación del tizón tardío

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Whole Foods Co-CEO Walter Robb Discusses Expansion and Wal-Mart's Move into Organics

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US Retailer Target introduces 17 Better-for-you brands

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Wal-Mart partners with Wild Oats to roll back prices on organic food

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