46th Annual Famous Idaho Potato Marathon on May 18
Event Also Features a Half-Marathon, 10k and 5k The 46th Annual Famous Idaho Potato Marathon (FIPM) will take place on May 18. Here are some facts about the race: Where:…
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USDA to Buy Canned Potatoes
Canned white potato slices are included on the latest bid invitation from the Agricultural Marketing Service. Solicitation 2000010049, 12-3J14-24-B-0369 also includes other frozen and canned seasonal vegetables for use in…
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Potato Sustainability Alliance Issues Report on Grower Practices
2023 marked the first year of potato growers reporting and using the Sustainable Outcomes in Agriculture (SOA) standard and Cropwise Sustainability app as the on-farm assessment tool for the Potato…
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2024 Potato IPM Field Day Set for August 22
The 2024 Potato IPM Field Day at the University of Idaho Aberdeen Research and Extension Center has been set for August 22.Location: Aberdeen Research and Extension CenterDate: August 22, 2024Registration:…
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USDA Buying Dehy Potato Flakes
The Agricultural Marketing Service has issued Solicitation 200010022, 12-3J14-24-B-0343for the procurement of dehydrated potato flakes. The potato flakes will be used in the National School Lunch Program and other Federal…
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Prepping Produce: Just Wash It
While there are substantial amounts of peer-reviewed studies which show the safety of organic and conventional produce, consumers who may still be concerned about residues can follow the advice of…
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USDA Buys Over $591K of Fresh Potatoes
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) purchased round white and russet fresh potatoes for distribution to the National School Lunch Program and other Federal food and nutrition assistance programs for fiscal…
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AgWest’s 12-Month Outlook for Potatoes Suggests Break-Even Returns for Contracted and Slightly Unprofitable for Uncontracted
A large 2023 Northwest crop has brought uncontracted potato prices to below break-even levels. Some regions are having difficulties securing potato contracts from processors, leading to fewer expected planted acres…
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Redox Bio-Nutrients Expands Presence in Japan Through Stock Acquisition of Axxion Corporation
Redox Bio-Nutrients has acquired 10 percent of the Axxion Corporation LLC, marking an important step in the companies expanding international presence. Axxion was founded 42 years ago by Mory Ogata, and…
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Farmer Sentiment Improves As Interest Rate Expectations Shift
By James Mintert and Michael Langemeier, Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture U.S. farmers’ perspective on the future improved in March helping to push the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer up 3…
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