Articles by Dave Alexander

By Cameron Rudolph  2023 was the warmest year on record across the globe, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Since 1850, the 10 warmest years have occurred in the…

The Potato Sustainability Alliance’s (PSA) Board of Directors selected new executive committee members at its winter board meeting held earlier this month during the 2024 Potato Expo in Austin, Texas….

The Agriculture Council of America (ACA) announced March 19, 2024, will be National Agriculture Day with the theme of “Agriculture: Growing a Climate for Tomorrow.” Activities planned for March 19 feature a virtual Ag…

Northwest potato production recovers Executive Summary:  Northwest potato production recovered to historic levels after two years of decline. The larger crop will provide enough raw supplies for processing plants to…

Nichino America, Inc. and Sipcam Agro have announced their second cross-licensing agreement that will enhance the crop protection offerings mutually for each company. Under the terms of this partnership, Nichino has granted Sipcam…

Lindsay Corporation (NYSE: LNN), a leading global manufacturer and distributor of irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology, has announced plans to invest more than $50 million over the next two years…

At its heart, sustainable agriculture is simple. In practice, it’s much more complicated. Farmers and ranchers who value sustainability embrace three common goals for a successful production system: Profit over…

The latest report from the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer indicates that U.S. farmers’ inflation expectations have subsided while overall producer sentiment changed little.  The December barometer recorded a reading of…