In the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, farmer sentiment fell again in June as concerns about farm finances continue. The Current Conditions Index fell to an 18-month low as…
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According to the National Farmers Union (NFU), potato growers receive a paltry 26 cents on a $5.99 bag of potato chips. But chips are not the only discrepancy. Farmers and…
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By Emily Bedwell, Extension Irrigation Technology Specialist, University of Idaho Crops have very specific water needs, and those needs change dynamically throughout the growing season as plant growth and development…
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By Dale Lathim, Potato Growers of Washington Over the past several years, I’ve consistently emphasized a fundamental shift in the potato industry: it is no longer local, regional or even…
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The National Potato Council has installed its 2026 Executive Committee and elected Ben Sklarczyk to serve as president. Sklarczyk is a third-generation grower and owner of Sklarczyk Seed Farm, a…
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By Kasia Duellman and Phillip Wharton, University of Idaho Black dot has been gaining renewed attention among growers due to its potential impact on tuber quality and marketability. This blemish…
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Wednesday, June 24 – UI Kimberly Research and Extension Center, 3806 N 3600 E, Kimberly, ID 83341 Free Registration: 8:00 to 9:00 AM Tour: 9 AM to Noon Sponsored lunch…
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By Chad Hutchinson For years, potato production has been measured by inputs—fertilizer, water, fuel, and crop protection products. While these investments are essential, they don’t tell the whole story. A more…
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National Potato Council (NPC) joined 50 other agriculture research and commodity groups on a letter expressing concern over USDA plans to reorganize its research agencies. In a letter sent to…
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