GreenLight Biosciences has launched Calantha, a foliar bio-insecticide for managing Colorado potato beetle in potatoes. Calantha is powered by ledprona, a new class of insecticide offering a novel mode of…
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The largest grant in University of Idaho’s history, intended to provide payment directly to Idaho producers for developing sustainable agricultural practices, was terminated this week as a result of new…
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By Nina Zidack, Montana Seed Potato Certification As I retire from my position as director of Montana Seed Potato Certification, I reflect on the most important aspect of my time in…
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A recent human clinical trial confirmed that Huckleberry Gold, a potato variety developed by the Tri-State Breeding Program and managed by the Potato Variety Management Institute, has a low glycemic…
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Sponsored by: Mark Ward, potato grower and Joe Hill, JH Consulting owner. Steve Eskelsen, Vive Western Technical Sales Agronomist Jonathan Adamson, Vive Regional Sales Manager
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell dehydrated potatoes pursuant to the AMS Master Solicitation for use in the National School Lunch Program and other Federal Food…
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell fresh potatoes pursuant to the AMSMaster Solicitation for use in the National School Lunch Program and other Federal Food and…
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American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented on President Trump’s announcement that the United States will impose reciprocal tariffs on trading partners. “Trade is critical to the success of…
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By Michael Langemeier and James Mintert, Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture Farmer sentiment declined in March as concerns over agricultural trade and farm policy weighed on producers’ outlook for the…
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National Potato Council (NPC) has joined more than 300 ag and trade organizations urging the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to avoid negative impacts on U.S. farmers and…
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