2026 Big Idaho Potato Harvest Meeting Set for Nov. 11
The annual meeting presented by the Idaho Potato Commission is November 11, 2026, located again at the Idaho State University, Bengal Alumni Center ICCU Event Hall. Doors open at 7:30…
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Potato Sustainability Alliance Opens 2026 On-Farm Assessments October 1
Assessment window runs October 1 – December 18, 2026; growers can use the Cropwise Sustainability app to document practices, access performance insights and benchmark their results with other potato growers…
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Farmer Sentiment Falls as Input Cost Concerns Reach a Record High
Farmer sentiment took a step backward in September. The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer fell from 135 in August to 123, with the biggest deterioration coming from producers’ assessment…
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Agri-Stor Adds Two to the Team
Jose “JJ” Moreno and Kelley Golay have joined Agri-Stor Companies to sell post-harvest storage solutions for potatoes, onions and other produce. Moreno has worked at the company’s Warden, Washington, location…
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New SARE Handbook on Cover Crops Offers In-Depth Management Advice
Research shows that cover crops can improve soil, break pest cycles, reduce input costs and improve yields. But choosing the right cover crops, and managing them successfully, can require careful…
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Diamond K Debuts Pair of Prilled Gypsum Products
Diamond K Gypsum’s new product lineup includes Diamond K Premium Prill Gypsum and Diamond K Premium Prill Gypsum HA with humic acid. The spreadable pelletized gypsum products are designed to improve soil…
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Specialty Crops Encouraged by Farm Bill’s Advance; Improvements Needed
The Republican-led Senate Agriculture Committee approved the Agricultural Act of 2026, also known as the Farm Bill, by a party-line vote of 12 to 11, advancing the legislation to the…
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Registration for Potato Expo 2027 is Open
Join the global potato community at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Denver to build valuable connections, discover groundbreaking ideas, and help shape the future of our industry….
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AgWest Update: 2027 Idaho & PNW Potato Crop Conditions
After years of surplus, potato markets begin to rebalance. After several years of abundant production and weaker demand, Pacific Northwest potato growers are finally seeing signs of a smaller crop…
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Fresh Pack Potato Symposium
When Tuesday & Wednesday, Nov. 17-18, 2026 Where Canyon Crest Event Center in Twin Falls, ID Why to attend The Fresh Pack Potato Symposium brings together researchers, educators, extension specialists,…
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