By Kam Quarles, CEO, National Potato Council For almost 25 years, U.S. potato growers faced the Sisyphean task of trying to gain full market access for U.S. fresh potatoes in…
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Farmer sentiment improved for the second consecutive month in May, reaching its highest level since May 2021. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 10 points to a reading of 158,…
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Nutrien Ag Solutions Inc. is rolling out N-FINITY this spring. The product is meant to improve nitrogen use efficiency by enhancing the soil’s ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen, recruiting nitrogen-fixing bacteria…
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Calculating growing degree days (GDD) or heat units is one method to look at the effect of temperature on the potato crop. Plant growth and development is greatly influenced by…
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By Ben Eborn, Publisher, North American Potato Market News Growers have several things to consider when making planting decisions on 2025 potato acreage. Factors include contract volumes, current and projected…
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On May 22, the Trump Administration released its highly anticipated report examining potential drivers of childhood chronic diseases. The report, issued by the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission, encourages…
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The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) expressed deep concerns regarding comments on pesticide safety in the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Report, which was released May 22. While the importance of evaluating…
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Idaho Potato Conference and Eastern Idaho Ag Expo By John O’Connell, University of Idaho University of Idaho Extension educators are surveying southern and eastern Idaho potato farmers to document the…
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Mike Phillips will serve as chair of the Michigan Potato Industry Commission this year. Phillips works as the supply manager at Walther Farms, a multi-state operation based in Michigan that…
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RDX-N, a new nitrogen optimization product from Redox Bio-Nutrients, is now available. RDX-N is a stable, botanical extract biostimulant combined with organic carbon compounds designed to stimulate better nitrogen metabolism…
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