Articles by brian@columbiamediagroup.com

Sale at the home/warehouse 88 West Main Street in Pike, New York (Western N.Y./Southwest of Rochester/Southeast of Buffalo) N.Y.S. Route 39. Thom Ayers and Doug Gillette are retiring from a…

Washington State University (WSU) researchers found some alarming numbers of beet leafhoppers (BLH) on their sticky traps last week.  Several “hot spots” have developed in the central-west and south-west areas…

During the next several weeks, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct two major mid-year surveys, the June Agricultural Survey and the June Area Survey….

The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) used its first consumer digital ad campaign to reach close to 3 million people. The campaign consisted of five 30-second videos featuring Taysom Hill, a…

By Dale Lathim Over the years, the Potato Growers of Washington (PGW) has had to evolve to keep up with the ever-changing potato industry. One of the areas that I…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced an investment of $17.2 million for 37 awards in research and extension experiences for undergraduates. This program is…

HydroSide Systems has developed a patent-pending hydroelectric irrigation wheel line mover. The Hydro Mover is a hydro-powered, self-charging, all-electric, remote-operated system. The company bills it as “bringing precision irrigation tech…

Farm equipment manufacturer Double L has reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by a group of Idaho investors. The investors include Teton Management Group, Pickett Equipment and the Idaho…

A recipe for crispy roasted potatoes has become famous on TikTok, the popular video-sharing social network. The aptly named “Internet-Famous Crispy Potatoes” recipe is shared in a one-minute video that…

President Joe Biden has proclaimed March 23, 2021 as National Ag Day. This year marks the fifth year that The White House has publicly recognized National Ag Day as a…