Story and photos by Dave Alexander, Publisher -AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-START- Robots built by Design for Making in Idaho Falls demonstrate their ability to automate packing. -AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-END- The Idaho Potato Conference and Eastern…
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University of Idaho Extension is gearing up for another season of Ag Talk Tuesday, an online series offering growers, crop consultants and ag professionals updates and expert insights throughout the…
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By Mike Telford I am a first-generation potato grower. I planted my first crop when I was 26 years old in 1974. Over the years I have grown for processors,…
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On March 19, 2026, U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), John Thune (R-SD), and Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced bipartisan bills to address high fertilizer costs in the wake of the war…
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The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance joined more than 50 agricultural organizations, including the National Potato Council, from across the country today in urging assistance for America’s farmers. Led by…
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees for the Colorado Potato Administrative Committee – Area 2 (San Luis Valley) to fill seats for eight members and eight alternates…
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By Tim Delbridge, Oregon State University There are many state and federal regulations that agricultural producers must navigate to get a crop from the field to the market. Worker safety…
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By Dale Lathim, Potato Growers of Washington As the 2026 planting season approaches, growers in the Columbia Basin face a landscape marked by challenging decisions and shifting market dynamics. Crop…
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The 2026 Potato Sustainability Alliance Summer Symposium, hosted by McCain Foods, will take place at the Food + Farm Exploration Center in Plover, Wisc. July 15-17, 2026. The Food + Farm Exploration…
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The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) sent a letter, along with 24 state agribusiness associations, to President Donald Trump expressing concern regarding fertilizer supply disruptions and the potential for broader impacts…
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