Potatoes USA Elects New Chair
Potatoes USA has elected Shelley Olsen from Othello, Washington, to serve as chairwoman for the upcoming year. This is Olsen’s seventh year on the Potatoes USA board. Over the last…
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AgWest’s 12-Month Outlook for Potatoes Suggests Break-Even Returns for Contracted and Slightly Unprofitable for Uncontracted
A large 2023 Northwest crop has brought uncontracted potato prices to below break-even levels. Some regions are having difficulties securing potato contracts from processors, leading to fewer expected planted acres…
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Redox Bio-Nutrients Expands Presence in Japan Through Stock Acquisition of Axxion Corporation
Redox Bio-Nutrients has acquired 10 percent of the Axxion Corporation LLC, marking an important step in the companies expanding international presence. Axxion was founded 42 years ago by Mory Ogata, and…
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Farmer Sentiment Improves As Interest Rate Expectations Shift
By James Mintert and Michael Langemeier, Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture U.S. farmers’ perspective on the future improved in March helping to push the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer up 3…
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AgWest’s Tips for Investing in Technology and Innovation
In this video update, the Ag Globetrotter, Dr. Dave Kohl, shares his thoughts about investing in technology and innovation. Key points include: Filter technology considerations with those that best fit…
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2024 Potato Planting Considerations
By Ben Eborn, Publisher, North American Potato Market News Factors affecting 2024 potato acreage are mixed. Growers have many things to consider when making planting decisions for this year’s potato…
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Honey Bees at Risk for Colony Collapse from Longer, Warmer Fall Seasons
Cold storage for colonies could help mitigate climate change effects By Sara Zaske, WSU News & Media Relations The famous work ethic of honey bees might spell disaster for these busy…
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IPC Nomination Meetings on March 29
NOTICE OF MEETING TO NOMINATE A DISTRICT 1 GROWER MEMBER OF THE IDAHO POTATO COMMISSION Notice is hereby given that on Friday, March 29, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., nominations for one District No. 1…
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USDA Awards Bulk Potatoes Contract
The Department of Agriculture purchased bulk potatoes for further processing for distribution to Federal food nutrition assistance programs for deliveries starting October 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Del Ray…
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Trade and Exports Continue to Strengthen American Agriculture
By: Alexis M. Taylor, Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs American agriculture remains strong. Total U.S. agricultural exports reached $174.9 billion in 2023. American farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness…
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