Vive Crop Protection Expands Commercial Team
Vive Crop Protection has announced two key additions to its commercial team, marking a significant step in its strategic growth journey. Russ Gibson has joined the commercial sales team as the…
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JH Biotech Introduces Biostimulant
JH Biotech, Inc.’s new soluble seaweed extract, Kelp Star, is a natural plant biostimulant designed to promote healthy plant growth, improve soil health and maximize crop yields. Derived from Ascophyllum nodosum kelp,…
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Year-End Wrap-up
By Ben Eborn, Publisher, North American Potato Market News Though North America’s 2025 potato crop varies by region, total production in the processing states and provinces is expected to be…
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Ecorobotix Tests Algorithm in Potatoes
Ecorobotix is launching a series of algorithms currently under development for its ARA Ultra High Precision Sprayer, including an algorithm for use in potatoes. The algorithm is available free of…
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AgWest: Oversupply and Weak Pricing Continue to Challenge Grower Profitability
Across AgWest’s territory, the 2025 potato harvest delivered exceptional yields and quality, yet market dynamics continue to limit grower returns. USDA estimates the 2025 U.S. potato crop at 412.06 million cwt, down…
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Specialty Crops Express Disappointment with Farm Aid Package
The co-chairs of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s aid package for farmers. “We are disappointed that specialty crop growers were…
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Volm Partners With Dutch Equipment Developer
Volm Companies has signed a new dealership agreement with Flikweert Vision, a Netherlands-based provider of equipment for the potato and onion industries. The partnership will help Flikweert expand its international…
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Potatoes USA Seed Export Program Updates
By John Lundeen, Production Research Director, and Tim Rendall, Associate Production Research Director, Potatoes USA At Potatoes USA, Team Seed remains focused on priming the pump for future stable international…
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Better Outlook for the Future Pushes Farmer Sentiment Higher
Farmer sentiment strengthened in November as rising crop prices and improved export prospects pushed the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer to 139—its highest reading since June. Much of the…
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Trichoderma as a Tool: Benefits of Trichoderma for Crops, Fertilizer Use and Microbial Partnerships
By Ching-Ting Feng, Ph.D., Plant Products Division Manager, JH Biotech, Inc. Beneficial fungi of the genus Trichoderma are now widely recognized as valuable allies in sustainable agriculture. They promote crop…
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