In the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, farmer sentiment decreased from 121 in April to 119 in May. The decline in sentiment was attributable to an 8-point decline…
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The USDA announced payment rates and the enrollment period for the Assistance for Specialty Crops Farmers (ASCF) program, which includes $1.625 billion in funding for eligible specialty crop producers. The…
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By Kam Quarles, CEO, National Potato Council If you look at the 2018 Farm Bill today, it feels like it’s from a different lifetime. In competitive terms, many parts of…
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On July 6th, 2026 at 11am, there will be a nominations meeting for Idaho delegates to serve on the Potatoes USA Board. This year Idaho has five open positions to fill…
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Mike Pearson, anchor of “This Week in Agribusiness,” shares his perspective in a one-hour recorded webinar covering trends in agriculture product demand, what’s ahead for inflation and whether trade disruptions…
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Vinicius Garnica will join Washington State University’s Department of Plant Pathology on June 16. He will serve as an assistant professor specializing in potato pathology, with responsibilities in research, extension…
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Rapid action encouraged to protect 714,000 U.S. jobs dependent on healthy secure U.S. potato industry The National Potato Council (NPC), alongside 13 U.S. state potato organizations, today formally requested the…
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For many farmers, weather can be the source of some of the greatest challenges each season. But weather trends in the Columbia Basin show Mother Nature might be providing an…
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Miller Research will be holding its annual potato pest management field day on Thursday, August 20. The field day will begin at the Miller Research main office at 422 E…
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The TreadX Dozer was designed to clear dirt and debris from air ducts underneath air floor storages. It saves time and labor during the cleaning process. Operated by remote control,…
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