Ag Talk Tuesday Idaho Potato Update
The bi-weekly Ag Talk Tuesday Zoom meeting kicked-off the season on May 5 with an update on Idaho potatoes. Idaho’s potato-growing areas had a weird, record-breaking winter. It was the…
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Farmer Sentiment Declines in April Amid Input Costs and Availability Concerns
Farmer sentiment dropped in April as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer (AEB) Index declined six points from March. The percentage of producers who expected good times in the next five…
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Online Course Teaches Kids About Potatoes
University of Idaho Extension is offering a free online program to help increase agriculture literacy among youth. The ePotato curriculum, designed for students in grades 3-6, covers topics such as…
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Ag Groups Sound Off as Farm Bill Passes House
The U.S. House passed its farm bill on April 30. The bill now heads to the Senate. Senate Agriculture Chair John Boozman (R-Ark.) has said he expects to take up the…
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US, Taiwan Sign Trade Agreement
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has announced the signing of the U.S.–Taiwan Agreement on Reciprocal Trade. Potato industry leaders call this a strong trade win that opens the door…
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Reflections, Thanks and Looking Forward
By Steve Elfering, Board Chair Emeritus, Potatoes USA As my term as chairman of the Potatoes USA board came to a close this spring, I wanted to take time to…
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Farm Bureau Survey: 70% of Farmers Can’t Afford All Fertilizer Needed
Rising input costs tied to the conflict in the Middle East are adding strain to an already challenging farm economy. To better understand how global fertilizer market disruptions are affecting…
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2026 YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon
May 16, 2026 marks the date for the 49th annual Famous Idaho Potato Marathon in Boise, Idaho. Join the fun with the 5K or 10K distances or push your limits with…
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Onion Tech Alliance Builds Next-Gen Automated Facility
Following a successful first project, a U.S. client once again selected Onion Tech Alliance partners Eqraft, Modesta and Symach to develop a new facility in Washington. The plant is fully automated, covering…
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New Vive Crop Averland SM for In-Season Nematode Control
Vive Crop Protection has announced the launch of Averland® SM, a new in-season nematicide designed to provide growers with a more flexible and effective approach to managing nematodes in potatoes,…
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