Goals of Climate-Smart (C-S) Agriculture Sustainably increase food security and support rural livelihoods.Strengthen resilience of ag and food systems to climate variability.Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and sequester carbon on farmland….
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By James Mintert and Michael Langemeier, Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture The February Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer reading reached 111, marking a 5-point rise from last month. The…
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U.S. potato growers and allied partners from across the country united as an industry to fulfill NPC’s mission of “Standing Up for Potatoes on Capitol Hill.” The 2024 Washington Summit,…
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National Potato Council (NPC) has announced that Potato Expo 2025 will be held in Orlando, Fla., not Las Vegas as originally planned. The annual event will be January 9-10, 2025…
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The National Potato Council (NPC) installed its 2024 roster of Executive Committee members this week at the organization’s annual Washington Summit. During the Annual Meeting of the Voting Delegates, Bob…
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The Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association (PNVA) has announced up to $20,000 in scholarships. The scholarships can even be renewed an additional year, pursuant to guidelines set by the PNVA board….
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The National Potato Council (NPC) today revealed its latest report on the economic impact of the U.S. potato industry. The report assessed the economic contribution of U.S. potato and potato…
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Drexel Chemical Company, Memphis, Tennessee, has added Steve Henning as Western Regional Manager. The Centennial, Colo. resident will manage Drexel’s business in the Western U.S. Henning received a Bachelor of…
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The Agricultural Marketing Service has issued Solicitation 2000009931 for the procurement of bulk potatoes for further processing. The solicitation is for over 241 million pounds with shipments to Idaho, Wisconsin,…
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Vive Crop Protection has announced the addition of Greg Esco, Eastern US Sales Manager; Bruce Ringrose, Director of Sustainability and Stakeholder Relations; and the promotion of Jeff Lacrooy to VP…
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