Potato Retail Sales See Double-Digit Increases July 2022 – June 2023
U.S. retail dollar sales of potatoes increased 16.8% July 2022 – June 2023, which closed with a strong quarter (April – June 2023) that saw retail dollar sales growth of…
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Bees Evolved From Ancient Supercontinent, Diversified Faster than Suspected
The first bees evolved on an ancient supercontinent more than 120 million years ago, diversifying faster and spreading wider than previously suspected, a new study shows. Led by Washington State…
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How Are Drones Used In Crop Science?
Equipped with sensors, drones can identify weeds and pests faster than humans – and speed up treatment The July 22nd Sustainable, Secure Food Blog looks at how drones are being used in…
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Farmers Remain Cautiously Optimistic About Agricultural Economy
Agricultural producer sentiment improved slightly in July as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose two points above its June reading to an index value of 123. This month’s two-percent rise…
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PNW Fumigation Training August 8 & 9
Two Fumigation Stewardship Training meetings will be held in Washington. 1) August 8, 2023 in Moses Lake at the Big Bend Community College2) August 9, 2023 in Kennewick at the…
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MSU Researchers Receive NSF Grant to Address ‘Grand Challenge’ of Plant Biology
Michigan State University molecular plant scientist Dan Chitwood has received a $640,000 grant, part of a larger $1.5 million collaborative award from the National Science Foundation, to learn how to predict…
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Delray Holm & Sons Awarded USDA Contract for Bulk Potatoes
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) purchased bulk potatoes for further processing products for distribution to the National School Lunch Program and other Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs for Fiscal…
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Interior-Environment Budget Bill Advances with Deep Cuts, Ag-Friendly Committee Report
The GOP-controlled U.S. House Appropriations Committee approved a budget bill on July 17 that would reduce the Environmental Protection Agency’s funding to its lowest level since 1991. In a party-line…
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Ag Committee Leaders Remain Positive on Farm Bill Completion
House and Senate Agriculture Committee leaders commented last week on both chambers’ commitments to completing the Farm Bill in 2023. In a statement to reporters, Senate Ag Committee Ranking Member…
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Aug. 8 Meeting to Nominate Idaho Growers
The Idaho Potato Commission is holding a special nomination meeting for the grower seat in District 2A. Since the March 2023 nomination meeting, two of the three original nominees withdrew…
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