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Around the Vine Reinke Named Exporter of the Year DESHLER, Neb.— Reinke Manufacturing, Inc., a leading manufacturer of mechanized irrigation systems, has been named 2010 Exporter of the Year by the Midwest International Trade Association (MITA) in recognition of the company’s outstanding achievement in the global marketplace. MITA, a trade association dedicated to the development and expansion of international trade in the Midwest, presented Reinke with this award Online Blight Maps Updated Frequently A new feature at the U.S. Pest website uspest.org features late blight risk maps that are frequently updated. Below is an explanation of the risk index: 1 = conditions are favorable for fungal spore formation if there are lesions on plants in the area; 3 = Conditions are favorable for infection if there is inoculum (spores) in the area; 4 = The latent period following infection is completed, you will see the lesions of the new infections in the field. NEW PRODUCTS AND INDUSTRY NEWS during its recent World Trade Conference in Omaha, Neb. The Exporter of the Year award is presented annually by the Midwest International Trade Organization during National World Trade Week. MITA judges companies nominated for the Exporter of the Year award on overall organization growth, percent of international business, ability to take advantage of opportunities and to overcome challenges. Reinke provides center pivot irrigation equipment and a variety of agricultural-based products designed to increase irrigation efficiencies to more than 60 countries throughout the world. These models reflect only weather- induced sporulation and infection conditions, not whether inoculum is actually present in the area. Scout regularly to determine if there is inoculum in the area. As with all weather-driven pest models, use with caution and be sure to verify the validity of weather data inputs for all sites. Plants are the most vulnerable to late blight after canopy closure. Site- specific irrigation events are not reflected in this weather data and may result in different risk levels. www.potatogrower.com 9