The Trump Administration signaled this week that a “substantial support” package for U.S. program crop farmers impacted by trade tensions with China could be announced as early as Tuesday. Treasury…
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In this video update, the Ag Globetrotter, Dr. Dave Kohl, shares his strategies for thriving during economic downturns. Key Points Include: Understand why the grain and row crop industry is…
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The Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA), together with growers and partners across the food, agriculture, and environmental sectors, announced measurable progress from the Lake Winnipeg Basin (LWB) Project – a groundbreaking initiative demonstrating how…
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The USDA is holding Stakeholder Listening Sessions, October 6–17, 2025. The vegetable crop session will be on Oct. 14. Every five years, the USDA Agricultural Research Service reviews program accomplishments and…
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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins has announced that Dr. Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., M.D., was sworn in as the National Advisor for Nutrition, Health, and Housing at the…
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By John Klimes, Product Quality Specialist, Agri-Stor Companies It’s that time again; potato storages are filled with the new crop and the storage has been brought down to the correct…
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Simplot has changed its company name and structure to align with its operating business groups by creating the Simplot Company, a new global parent holding company for all Simplot-affiliated companies….
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By Chris Voigt, Executive Director, Washington State Potato Commission Good potato breeding can solve many of our industry’s challenges. I often tell people that it is easier to breed people…
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is delivering on its commitment to support child health and American agriculture by opening applications for the fiscal year (FY) 2026 Patrick Leahy Farm to…
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By Kam Quarles, CEO, National Potato Council The recent release of the Trump Administration’s “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) Commission report, led by Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert…
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