Miller Research Annual Potato Pest Management Field Day on August 23
Miller Research will be holding its annual potato pest management field day on Wednesday,August 23. The event is open to the public and there is no cost to attend, but…
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EPA Plans to Issue Final WOTUS Rule Before Sept. 1
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) stated last week that it would issue a final rule on the definition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) before Sept. 1. Following…
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July 13 is National French Fry Day: Get Ready To Win The Ultimate Idaho Potato Fry-Lovers Giveaway
We’re less than a week away from celebrating America’s favorite holiday: National French Fry Day! The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) is the go-to resource for all things fries, so get…
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Are You a Farmer or Rancher?
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and members of the Cooperative Extension System want your input on the financial needs and priorities of farm and ranch families. Better understanding the…
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Herbicide Approved for Use in Potatoes
Gowan Company LLC has received federal registration of its Sonalan HFP herbicide for use in potatoes and has sent labels to each state for approval. Sonalan HFP is a FRAC…
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Grant Funds Potato Early Die Complex Research
A team of Michigan State University (MSU) researchers has received a $750,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to develop and evaluate sustainable…
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AgWest’s 12-Month Profitability Outlook for Potatoes Suggests Profitable Returns for Contracted and Uncontracted Potatoes
Drivers include increased acres to support processor expansion, ongoing contract negotiations and record russet table prices. Industry drivers Northwest growing conditions and concerns Potato growers benefitted from warm weather in…
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Setting the Stage for 2024 Contract Negotiations
By Dale Lathim The contract price increases that growers have received around North America the past two years have been a hot topic of debate and hand wringing about whether…
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NPC Releases 2023 Annual Potato Yearbook
The 2023 edition of the Annual Potato Yearbook is now available, highlighting progress on NPC’s national legislative, regulatory, and marketing priorities. The Yearbook also features updated U.S. and world potato…
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Carbon Robotic’s LaserWeeder Named Best AI Solution
Carbon Robotics, a leader in AI-powered robotics, today announced that its LaserWeeder™ has been named “Best AI-based Solution for Agriculture” in the sixth annual AI Breakthrough Awards program conducted by AI…
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