By Vasyl Cherlinka Potatoes, humble yet mighty, are a staple crop grown worldwide. With over 4,000 edible varieties, they are the fourth most important food crop globally, following rice, wheat,…
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The 2024 Big Idaho® Potato Harvest Meeting is on Nov. 13. The potato industry will hear from leaders in Ag and special guests. Schedule 7:30 am Doors Open – Open…
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Mart Frozen Foods has opened a $65 million facility in Rupert, Idaho, where it will produce and package frozen, fully baked Idaho potatoes known as OH!Tatoes. Although the product has been…
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced multiple actions to deliver on the President’s Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy to promote fair and competitive markets for American farmers and ranchers,…
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By Matt Harris, Director of Government Affairs, Washington State Potato Commission As consumers, we rarely think about simple expressions we use every day. For example, as I was enjoying lunch,…
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NAPSO has announced an upcoming webinar titled “Potato Storage: The First 45 Days,” featuring topics specifically tailored for potato growers. This webinar will be a crucial opportunity for those in…
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A Michigan State University researcher has received a $394,600 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service to develop a solar power-based irrigation technology that improves energy- and…
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Reinke Manufacturing has unveiled E3™, the first precision series of center pivot systems. The patented irrigation system offers unmatched accuracy and performance, providing tremendous value by ensuring consistent and efficient water…
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By Ben Eborn, Publisher, North American Potato Market News USDA reports that U.S. growers planted 941,000 acres of potatoes in 2024. That is 24,000 fewer acres than they planted a…
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By James Mintert and Michael Langemeier, Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer recorded its lowest readings since March 2016 in September. Declining income expectations pushed farmer…
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