Take the National Cover Crop Survey
Farmers across the United States—whether they use cover crops, formerly used them, or have never planted covers—are invited to share their insights on cover crops in the National Cover Crop Survey being…
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Navigating Economic Uncertainty
By Ben Johnston, COO of Kapitus Iran Conflict: The war with Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz and forced producers in the Gulf region to begin shutting down oil and…
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AgWest: Strong Movement, Weak Prices Strain Potato Growers
Potato producers remain under pressure as elevated production costs persist across major growing regions. Total costs per acre continue to trend higher, keeping breakevens historically elevated and limiting growers’ ability…
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PNVA Offering Up to $22k in Scholarships
The Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association (PNVA) is offering up to $22,000 in scholarships with the scholarship being renewable for an additional year, pursuant to guidelines set by the PNVA board. This scholarship…
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Management of Invasive Potato Nematodes
During Potato Expo, PAPAS: Potatoes & Pests – Actionable Science Against Nematodes, held a Q&A panel that covered cornerstones of nematode management. Presented in a fun quiz-game format, the latest…
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AMS Issues Solicitation for Bulk Potatoes for Further Processing
The Agricultural Marketing Service has issued solicitation 2000011198, 12-3J14-26-B-0163 for the procurement of bulk of potatoes of further processing. Bids are due March 20, 2026, by 3:00 pm CT. Questions…
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National Ag Day is March 24
Ag Day Events in Washington, D.C. Ag Day at USDA USDA Whitten Patio – 8:30 a.m. – Noon Register here. Speakers: Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins Kelly Loeffler, Administrator, Small Business…
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Investigating Idaho Potato Pathogen
By John O’Connell, University of Idaho University of Idaho Extension soil sample testing reveals that three-quarters of Idaho potato fields are now infected with some level of the pathogen Spongospora, which can cause the…
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Farmer Sentiment Rebounds, but Future Expectations Continue to Slide
The February Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 3 points to 116, driven by stronger views of current conditions. But future expectations slipped again, falling to its lowest level since September…
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IPC Nominations
Notice of Meeting to Nominate a District 3 Grower Member of the Idaho Potato Commission Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., nominations for one District…
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