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12 POTATO GROWER | MAY 2016 Lockwood of Idaho Lockwood – Over 80 Years Strong! Proven and Reliable See our complete new and used inventory at: www.lockwoodmfg.com Rexburg 208-356-6700 Paul 208-438-2171 Blackfoot 208-705-7009 No matter your parts, service or equipment needs, we're here to help. Give us a call to learn more about our Air Cup, Pick and Belted Cup planters. Also ask about the new cleaning options on our harvesters and VACS. 159120LocIda13s.indd 1 2/10/16 10:32 AM Around the Vine News From the Industry Soil Test Summary Results Released The International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI) has offi cially released the results of the 2015 North American Soil Test Summary. The summary is the most extensive evaluation of the fertility of North American soils ever conducted. It shows status and temporal trends for several critical nutrient and pH components of soil health and provides insights into the sustainability of farming practices. These periodic summary analyses of soil test data for the U.S. and Canada have been conducted since the 1960s. The 2015 summary marks the 11th in the series. Participating laboratories submitted results from over 7.5 million samples. Soil test data were collected for phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, magnesium, zinc, chloride and pH. IPNI has released the results, which can be found at www.soiltest.ipni.net. The 2015 Soil Test Summary Bulletin publication will provide extensive interpretive analysis of the results and be available this spring. Abi-Ghanem to Chair Women In Science Committee Rita Abi-Ghanem, senior director of research and Development at Bio Huma Netics, has been selected as chair- elect for 2016 and chair for 2017 of the Women in Science Committee of the Alliance of Crop, Soil and Environmental Science Societies (ACSESS). The ACSESS Women-in- Science Committee promotes the status of women in the industry and encourages women to achieve professional excellence in agriculture science and other fi elds. Abi-Ghanem is also an adjunct faculty member of the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences at Washington State University and serves as a member of the Humic Products Trade Association Science Committee, the Fluid Fertilizer Foundation Research and Education Committee, and the Arizona Department of Agriculture Pesticide Advisory Committee. Greg Warren Abi-Ghanem to Chair Women In Science Committee Rita Abi-Ghanem, senior director of research and Development at Bio Huma Netics, has been selected as chair- Development at Bio Huma Netics, has been selected as chair- elect for 2016 and chair for 2017 of the Women in Science Committee of the Alliance of Crop, Soil and Environmental Science Societies (ACSESS). The ACSESS Women-in- Science Committee promotes the status of women in the industry and encourages women to achieve professional excellence in agriculture science and other fi elds. Abi-Ghanem is also an adjunct faculty member of the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences at Washington State University and serves as a member of the Humic Products Trade Association Science Rita Abi-Ghanem Warren Joins AMVAC Greg Warren has joined AMVAC Chemical Corp. as crop marketing manager and crop team leader over AMVAC's fruit, vegetable and potato division. Warren will be responsible for AMVAC's strategic and tactical marketing management in western U.S. crop segments including potatoes, tree fruit and nuts, and vegetables. Ron Rowcotsky, Western Region marketing manager, will remain with AMVAC for several months until his retirement, ensuring a smooth transition of responsibilities to Warren.