Idaho Potato Growing Degree Days
Calculating growing degree days (GDD) or heat units is one method to look at the effect of temperature on the potato crop. Plant growth and development is greatly influenced by…
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NPC Appeals For Facts, Not Emotions
On May 22, the Trump Administration released its highly anticipated report examining potential drivers of childhood chronic diseases. The report, issued by the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission, encourages…
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ARA Denounces Anti-Science Pesticide Claims in MAHA Report, Warns of Potential Threats to Food Security
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) expressed deep concerns regarding comments on pesticide safety in the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Report, which was released May 22. While the importance of evaluating…
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Are Voles Eating Away at Potato Profits?
Idaho Potato Conference and Eastern Idaho Ag Expo By John O’Connell, University of Idaho University of Idaho Extension educators are surveying southern and eastern Idaho potato farmers to document the…
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Michigan Potato Industry Commission Elects Chairs
Mike Phillips will serve as chair of the Michigan Potato Industry Commission this year. Phillips works as the supply manager at Walther Farms, a multi-state operation based in Michigan that…
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Redox Rolls Out RDX-N
RDX-N, a new nitrogen optimization product from Redox Bio-Nutrients, is now available. RDX-N is a stable, botanical extract biostimulant combined with organic carbon compounds designed to stimulate better nitrogen metabolism…
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HZPC Forms Seed Dealer Network
HZPC Americas Corp. is transitioning away from a direct seed sales model toward a complete variety licensing model. With this new approach, HZPC is establishing a dealer network in the…
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State Managers Take Potato Priorities to Capitol Hill
Managers from state potato organizations joined NPC this week to meet with key committee staff to advance the industry’s policy priorities. “Thanks to the leaders of the Colorado, Idaho, Michigan,…
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AMS Issues Solicitation For Frozen Potato Product
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell frozen potato product pursuant to theAMS Master Solicitation. Please note bids are due for solicitation on May 23, 2025 by 1:00 PM, Central…
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Farmer Sentiment Improves as Long-Term Optimism Outweighs Tariff Concerns
Farmer sentiment improved in April as producers expressed more optimism about current and future conditions on their farms. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 8 points to a reading of…
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