Potatoes USA Nominations Due August 15
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees to fill 73 producer and importer member seats on the National Potato Promotion Board. The nominating process will conclude Aug. 15,…
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Miller Research Field Day August 15
Miller Research will be holding its annual potato pest management field day on Thursday, August 15 at the Miller Research facility located near Acequia, ID (426 E 200 N). The…
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Attend Rexburg Ag Talk In-Person or Remotely July 2
The next UI Ag Talk Tuesday session will be held tomorrow morning at 8:00 at the Rexburg branch of Idaho AgCredit, 1586 N 2nd E, Rexburg. People can attend in-person or…
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Annual Snake River Pest Management Tour on June 25
Growers and industry are invited to attend the UI Snake River Pest Management Tour at the Aberdeen, Idaho Research & Extension Center on Tuesday June 25th. The tour runs from 8:30 am…
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New Compact Utility Tractors
Designed with the operator in mind, the new John Deere 3D Series compact utility tractors, including the 3025D, 3035D and 3043D models, offer a powerful, affordable and easy-to-use solution for…
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Potato Herbicide Solubility and Effects
Potato Herbicides Spring 2019: Where are they and what are they doing? Pamela J.S. Hutchinson, Potato Cropping Systems Weed Scientist, University of Idaho Aberdeen R&E Center You may be wondering…
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Potato Industry Strongly Supports Passage of U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement
Two Top Potato Export Markets At Stake The National Potato Council joined with over 950 farm groups and agricultural organizations in a letter urging Congress to immediately ratify the U.S.-Mexico-Canada…
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The Potato Podcast 15: John Keeling’s Exit Interview
John Keeling has been at the National Potato Council for 17-1/2 years. Listen to his parting comments. Sponsored by: Listen on: …
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New USDA Ag Transportation Website
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has a new website that makes it easier to view, access, and download its data on the transportation of agricultural products by rail, truck,…
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President Trump Welcomes Farmers to White House
President Donald Trump welcomed representatives from a number of agricultural organizations to the White House Thursday to talk about the $16 billion in trade assistance announced by the administration. “I have directed…
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