b"INDUSTRY NEWS Qubec Parmentier Buys Two Potato Production CompaniesNew Irrigation Boom Nozzle Released by SenningerQubec Parmentier has bought two potato production Irrigation companies, Les Fermes Petite Nation and Les Pommes de terre The LDN Wide Spray Bubbler, a new irrigation boom nozzle, hasdu Tmiscamingue, the company says in a news release.been released by Senninger Irrigation, the company says in aThis transaction fits in with Qubec Parmentier's sustainable news release. growth plan and is in line with our goal of becoming a leader The LDN Wide Spray Bubbler is a LEPA innovation and is ain the Canadian potato sector, thereby ensuring consistent and cost-effective solution for 0.76 to 1.5 m (30 to 60) spacing, thedependable supply to our customers all year round, Pierre release says. This new bubbler allows Senninger to provide theChouinard, Qubec Parmentier CEO, says in the release. low-pressure water-saving efficiencies of LEPA application whileLes Fermes Petite Nation is based in the Outaouais region, achieving total coverage. while Les Pommes de terre du Tmiscamingue is in the It produces a wide gentle aerated pattern suitable for mostTmiscamingue region. This acquisition brings Qubec crops and soils. Growers can also take advantage of changingParmentiers total annual potato production to almost 300 million from a LEPA to a LESA spray pattern with a simple twist and flippounds.of the deflector assembly, the release notes. The release also notes Prval AG and Les Pommes de It fits onto growers existing LDN UP3 bracket. Componentsterre Cardinal have joined Qubec Parmentier as company are available as assemblies or separate components. shareholders. Prval AG Inc. is a leader in North American veal production and also works in the beef, lamb, field and vegetable crops, and grain processing sectors. Les Pommes de terre Cardinal is a family business which grows 2,000 acres of crops (1,000 of which are potatoes),and also owns a packing station. Potato Handling & Transportation EquipmentPotato Sustainability Alliance Announces New Executive Self-Unloading Bulk Beds Director John Mesko-18-30 Length The Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA) has a new executive -Painted Steel or Stainless Steel directorJohn Mesko, the group says in a news release.-Several Unloading Belt OptionsI like the potential PSA has to make a real difference in the -Various Tarp Optionsway we think about farm and food sustainability, Mesko says in the release. So much good work has already been done in setting up the organization, Im grateful to be joining PSA at this exciting time.Mesko grew up on a mixed crop and livestock farm in Minnesota. He then received a bachelor's degree in agronomy and a master's degree in agricultural economics from Purdue University, the release notes. His career has focused on helping farmers become more financially and environmentally sustainable. Previously Mesko has worked as the senior director -30-36wide Telescoping Boom of the Soil Health Partnership.Planter Fillers and Mini Pilers As an organization committed to working with the potato -Gensets Available For on Field Useindustry to document and support sustainable crop production, Conveyors Available inwe look forward to working with John. He brings a wealth of 30-48 width Scan QR code to -Straightvisit ourexperience in the field of sustainable food production, and he -Telescoping website or call us at: will be a great asset to the Potato Sustainability Alliance, John -Pivoting/Telescoping P: 204-362-0731-Trough Design Available TF:1-866-325-9374 Macquarrie, PSA board chair, says in the release. -Custom Design Available E:[email protected] CONTROL FROM TOP TO BOTTOMDouble Nickel works on both soil-borne & foliar diseases,54SPUDSMART.COMforming a barrier to infection. Fall 2021WWW.UAP.CA"