By Michael Langemeier and James Mintert, Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture Farmer sentiment declined in March as concerns over agricultural trade and farm policy weighed on producers’ outlook for the…
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National Potato Council (NPC) has joined more than 300 ag and trade organizations urging the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to avoid negative impacts on U.S. farmers and…
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An Idaho author, illustrator and publisher has launched a series of children’s books featuring potato characters. Rhonda Newton’s nine potato-themed books follow the adventures of “Masher the Potato,” “Paisley the…
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By Ben Eborn, Publisher, North American Potato Market News U.S. and Canadian growers produced 544.81 million cwt of potatoes during 2024. That is 21.91 million cwt, or 3.9 percent, less…
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Vive Crop Protection is pleased to announce two key leadership appointments, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and strategic growth. Dave Rummel has been named Chief Commercial Officer and Jeff Lacrooy has…
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The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) is joining the Audi FIS Ski World Cup Finals from March 22nd–27th in Sun Valley, Idaho. Watch the IPC’s social channels for exclusive behind-the-scenes moments…
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The Agricultural Marketing Service has awarded contracts for solicitation 2000010654, 12-3J14-25-B-0234 for the procurement of bulk potatoes for further processing. Deliveries will start starting October 1, 2025 and run through…
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Ag Talk Tuesdays are virtual sessions about agriculture with University of Idaho professionals and peers to discuss current crop issues and timely topics as the field season progresses. Held the…
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Sponsored by: Jenny Durrin Gentry with PVMI Shaun Lough with Agri Sciences Biologicals Kristof Pieters with Dewulf
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A link at the bottom of this post provides a disease report with information on different cultivar susceptibility to PVY (and the various strains), PMTV (potato mop top virus), powdery…
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