Ag Talk Tuesdays Resume
The University of Idaho Extension is bringing back online sessions of Ag Talk Tuesday starting May 3. Each session starts at 11:00 AM (MDT) on the first and third Tuesdays of…
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Clarifying Carb Confusion
New ‘Carbohydrate Food Quality Score’ considers a comprehensive and practical approach, aligning with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans The dietary value of carbohydrate foods (CF) has come under increased scrutiny…
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How Does Soil Moisture Impact Our Lives?
Efficient management of soil moisture and the monitoring of soil moisture status are very important areas of study Soil moisture is key to understanding the land’s surface and all the…
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NW Region April 1 Potato Stocks Totaled 79.5M cwt
Potato stocks in Idaho on April 1, 2022 totaled 45.0 million cwt. Disappearance of the Idaho crop to date was 83.9 million cwt. April 1 potato stocks in Oregon totaled…
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Potatoes USA Elects New Leadership
Potatoes USA, the marketing and promotion board for the potato industry, elected new leadership during its Annual Meeting on March 9, 2022. The newly elected Chairman and Executive Committee will…
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Manure Demand Soars
Manure is in high demand as growers look to offset the high price of nutrients this spring. Demand has driven up price, of course, but manure is still typically a…
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The Potato Podcast 34: High-Tech Scouting Options: Satellites vs Drones
Sponsored by: http://www.millerchemical.com What is the best scouting option for your farm? On this episode, Dave talks to Joe Bogle, Digital Ag Solutions Marketing Lead at Syngenta. Joe gives pros…
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Mexico Agrees to Allow U.S. Potato Imports by May 15; NPC Cautious
In Mexico last week, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack met with Mexico Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development Victor Villalobos to discuss their shared priorities on agriculture trade, science-based…
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House Members Call on Presidential Action to Address Rising Farm Inputs
USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) published a report that analyzed the war in Ukraine and other factors that have contributed to high commodity prices and food insecurity. The study found that a…
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PVMI Hiring New Executive Director
Potato Variety Management Institute (PVMI) is seeking applicants for a new executive director. The successful applicant will oversee day-to-day operations including variety promotion, royalty collection, website maintenance, customer service and…
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