New Cyber Risk Protection for Farmers
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa (FMH) today announced the new FMH Cyber Risk Protection suite, which includes two new cyber risk products to provide protection and services in the…
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Huffaker to Give Potato Outlook at Seminars
University of Idaho Extension is offering an Idaho Ag Market Outlook Seminar at three different locations in the Gem State. Bruce Huffaker with North American Potato Market News will focus…
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US Potato Export Value Sets Record
The value of U.S. potato and potato product exports reached $1.8 billion for the July 2017-June 2018 marketing year. That’s the highest ever for the U.S. and an increase of…
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Fluid Injection System Enters the Market
Reflex Connect, a new product from Agri-Inject, provides programmable variable rate application of fertilizers and ag chemicals through center pivot, lateral move and drip irrigation systems. Features include remote control,…
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Keeping Fusarium From Hurting Your Yields
Fusarium is a damaging disease that often goes unnoticed until it spreads significantly. Because potatoes are stored in cold environments, the disease often lies dormant until the crop warms up….
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The International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI) wants to see your best photos!
IPNI Photo Contest Returns Grab your camera and head to the field. Your photo could be selected as the winner in one of four categories. 4R Nutrient Stewardship – the best…
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New Technology Makes Organic Exporting Easier
USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP) is working to make it a little easier for certifiers and businesses to export organic products to Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, and Mexico. The organic industry may…
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Simon Says Soil Steamer Increases Efficiency
Simon is stepping up marketing efforts for its new range of soil steam disinfection machines. The company is recommending its Steam’R line for use in any crop, including potatoes, especially…
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SNAP Changed For Those Impacted by Hurricane Michael
In the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved a temporary waiver that will allow participants in the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Florida…
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UTIA Awarded $7.5 Million to Lead Study of Potatoes as Sentinel Plants
Researchers with the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture will lead a new effort worth up to $7.5 million to use plants to detect environmental threats to deployed troops and…
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