HZPC Forms Seed Dealer Network
HZPC Americas Corp. is transitioning away from a direct seed sales model toward a complete variety licensing model. With this new approach, HZPC is establishing a dealer network in the…
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State Managers Take Potato Priorities to Capitol Hill
Managers from state potato organizations joined NPC this week to meet with key committee staff to advance the industry’s policy priorities. “Thanks to the leaders of the Colorado, Idaho, Michigan,…
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AMS Issues Solicitation For Frozen Potato Product
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell frozen potato product pursuant to theAMS Master Solicitation. Please note bids are due for solicitation on May 23, 2025 by 1:00 PM, Central…
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Farmer Sentiment Improves as Long-Term Optimism Outweighs Tariff Concerns
Farmer sentiment improved in April as producers expressed more optimism about current and future conditions on their farms. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 8 points to a reading of…
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Strategies for Ag Businesses Under Tariff Pressure with Dr. Kohl
Check out Dr. Dave Kohl’s latest advice for entrepreneurs and ag business owners from AgWest Farm Credit. In this update, Dr. Dave Kohl offers valuable insights on navigating the impacts…
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USDA to Issue $1.3 Billion to Specialty Crop Producers Through Second Marketing Assistance Program Payment
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced a second round of payments coming this week for specialty crop producers through the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) program, providing…
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T-L Irrigation Co. Celebrates 70 Years
T-L Irrigation Co. has reached its platinum anniversary, marking 70 years in business. Starting as a supplier of irrigation equipment, the company took its first step into manufacturing in 1961…
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Bio-Insecticide Controls Colorado Potato Beetle
GreenLight Biosciences has launched Calantha, a foliar bio-insecticide for managing Colorado potato beetle in potatoes. Calantha is powered by ledprona, a new class of insecticide offering a novel mode of…
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University of Idaho Grant to Help Farmers Terminated by USDA
The largest grant in University of Idaho’s history, intended to provide payment directly to Idaho producers for developing sustainable agricultural practices, was terminated this week as a result of new…
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Montana Seed Potato Certification Welcomes New Director
By Nina Zidack, Montana Seed Potato Certification As I retire from my position as director of Montana Seed Potato Certification, I reflect on the most important aspect of my time in…
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