U.S. Potato Exports Begin to Slow
The worldwide coronavirus pandemic is impacting U.S. potato exports, as seen in the figures for March. U.S. exports of frozen potato products were off 12% in March 2020 compared to…
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President Trump, USDA Announce $16 Billion in Direct Support to Food Producers
Payments limited to $250,000 per person or entity President Trump today held a press event at the White House to announce the details of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP),…
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Virtual Ag Talk Tuesday Set For May 19
Another Ag Talk Tuesday will take place May 19, 2020. Reed Findlay is scheduled to discuss thrips in alfalfa. The meetings are online only, via Zoom. Register in advance for this meeting…
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Valley Agronomics Wins $10,000 Donation in ADAMA’s Thank a Retailer Contest
ADAMA US announced the winner of its Thank a Retailer contest honoring agri-retailers in Idaho, Oregon and Washington. Valley Agronomics of Rupert, Idaho, received the most online votes from farmers…
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Xyler FC Fungicide Included in McCain Columbia Basin Contracts
Xyler FC fungicide, a fertilizer-compatible metalaxyl fungicide for potatoes by Vive Crop Protection has been added to McCain Foods USA contracts in the Columbia Basin for 2020. Xyler FC provides…
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The Potato Podcast 26: Washington Potato Grower Adam Weber
On this episode, potato grower Adam Weber talks technology, Greentronics, pests, and standing up for potatoes. Sponsored by: If you have any questions or follow up for Mr. Weber…
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Company Offers Ag Soap Solution
Disinfecting Services’ Personnel Antimicrobial Soap is approved for human contact by the USDA. Agriculturally marketed as Canker Guard, this product was formulated for food safety to prevent the spread of germs…
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Purdue Center for Commercial Ag to Host Free Ag Outlook Webinar
Purdue University’s Center for Commercial Agriculture will host a free agricultural outlook webinar at 12:30 p.m. EDT Friday (May 15). The webinar will feature an updated agricultural outlook, including information from the…
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Majority of USDA Food Buy Going to Potatoes
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell Frozen Vegetables pursuant to the AMS Master Solicitation for use in the National School Lunch Program and other Federal Food…
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Markets Open, Expand for Chipping Potatoes
China is now allowing importation of U.S. fresh chipping potatoes from the states of Washington, Oregon and Idaho. China is currently a top 10 export market for U.S. potatoes, primarily…
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