For many farmers, weather can be the source of some of the greatest challenges each season. But weather trends in the Columbia Basin show Mother Nature might be providing an…
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Miller Research will be holding its annual potato pest management field day on Thursday, August 20. The field day will begin at the Miller Research main office at 422 E…
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The TreadX Dozer was designed to clear dirt and debris from air ducts underneath air floor storages. It saves time and labor during the cleaning process. Operated by remote control,…
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By Riley Peterson, Nutrition Director, Potatoes USA Potatoes are America’s favorite vegetable, and consumers’ belief in the nutritional benefits of potatoes is at an all-time high. However, some confusion persists…
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By Dale Lathim, Potato Growers of Washington As this winter’s cycle of potato conferences, grower meetings and contract negotiations wound its way across the industry, one theme surfaced again and again:…
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The bi-weekly Ag Talk Tuesday Zoom meeting kicked-off the season on May 5 with an update on Idaho potatoes. Idaho’s potato-growing areas had a weird, record-breaking winter. It was the…
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Farmer sentiment dropped in April as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer (AEB) Index declined six points from March. The percentage of producers who expected good times in the next five…
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University of Idaho Extension is offering a free online program to help increase agriculture literacy among youth. The ePotato curriculum, designed for students in grades 3-6, covers topics such as…
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The U.S. House passed its farm bill on April 30. The bill now heads to the Senate. Senate Agriculture Chair John Boozman (R-Ark.) has said he expects to take up the…
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The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has announced the signing of the U.S.–Taiwan Agreement on Reciprocal Trade. Potato industry leaders call this a strong trade win that opens the door…
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