New USDA Survey to Measure Areas for Improvement
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a new annual survey of farmers, ranchers and private forestland owners. The survey will help USDA understand what it is doing well and…
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Vive Crop Protection and Marrone Bio Innovations Join Forces
Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc., an international leader in sustainable bioprotection and plant health solutions, and Vive Crop Protection, a leader in Precision Chemistry solutions and owner of the patented Allosperse…
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Potato Market Uncertainties Continue
By Bruce Huffaker, Publisher, North American Potato Market News Though the world is emerging from COVID-19 lockdowns, the recovery path is far from certain both for the general economy…
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Unsolicited China Seeds Are Just Seeds
Osama El-Lissy, with the Plant Protection program of USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), said in a statement that the unsolicited seed packets postmarked from China have contained…
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Potential for Washington to Produce New Vegetable Crops
Washington State could become the new California in vegetable production as the climate warms. A new article explores a future with increased vegetable production in Washington’s irrigated Columbia Basin, and…
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Ag Talk Tuesday – Aug. 4
The next Ag Talk Tuesday takes place online or by phone Aug. 4 at 11:00 a.m. MT. Agenda: Current updates on crop pests and diseases are provided by University of…
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IPC’s Industry Situation Report for July 30
The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) has released their industry situation report for July 30, 2020. Retail Sales: Retail sales remain strong, up 23% versus last year in the week ending…
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USDA Investigates Packages of Unsolicited Seeds from China
In a press release, USDA said they are aware that people across the country have received suspicious, unsolicited packages of seed that appear to be coming from China. USDA’s Animal…
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Guidance for Keeping Harvest Crews Safe
From the Idaho State Department of Agriculture: “With harvest season right around the corner, now is the time to get ready for training harvest crews to stay safe during…
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Wilbur-Ellis Agribusiness Launches New Website
In a press release, Wilbur-Ellis Agribusiness has announced the launch of a new and improved website at wilburellisagribusiness.com. Grower focus groups, feedback sessions and much more went into developing a website…
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