The Department of Agriculture (USDA) purchased round white and russet fresh potatoes for distribution to the National School Lunch Program and other Federal food and nutrition assistance programs for fiscal…
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Potatoes USA has elected Shelley Olsen from Othello, Washington, to serve as chairwoman for the upcoming year. This is Olsen’s seventh year on the Potatoes USA board. Over the last…
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A large 2023 Northwest crop has brought uncontracted potato prices to below break-even levels. Some regions are having difficulties securing potato contracts from processors, leading to fewer expected planted acres…
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Redox Bio-Nutrients has acquired 10 percent of the Axxion Corporation LLC, marking an important step in the companies expanding international presence. Axxion was founded 42 years ago by Mory Ogata, and…
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By James Mintert and Michael Langemeier, Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture U.S. farmers’ perspective on the future improved in March helping to push the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer up 3…
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In this video update, the Ag Globetrotter, Dr. Dave Kohl, shares his thoughts about investing in technology and innovation. Key points include: Filter technology considerations with those that best fit…
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By Ben Eborn, Publisher, North American Potato Market News Factors affecting 2024 potato acreage are mixed. Growers have many things to consider when making planting decisions for this year’s potato…
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Cold storage for colonies could help mitigate climate change effects By Sara Zaske, WSU News & Media Relations The famous work ethic of honey bees might spell disaster for these busy…
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NOTICE OF MEETING TO NOMINATE A DISTRICT 1 GROWER MEMBER OF THE IDAHO POTATO COMMISSION Notice is hereby given that on Friday, March 29, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., nominations for one District No. 1…
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The Department of Agriculture purchased bulk potatoes for further processing for distribution to Federal food nutrition assistance programs for deliveries starting October 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Del Ray…
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