Dewulf Debuts Storage Loader
Dewulf has introduced a storage loader developed specifically for the North American market. The MP 18-110 storage loader is designed for capacity, crop friendliness and ease of use. Dewulf is…
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NASDA Commends Progress on Farm Bill
National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) CEO Ted McKinney praised U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson for releasing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of…
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AgWest: Large Crop and Market Pressures Weigh on Potato Producers and Processors
Potato producers face high supplies and market pressure. The large 2025 crop (estimated at 412 million cwt) is poised to keep open-market prices below breakeven. Lower prices helped the fresh…
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Haute Potato Collection Auction Feb. 11-17
The Haute Potato Collection is a limited couture capsule debuting at New York Fashion Week, featuring modern, high-fashion pieces inspired by Idaho potato sacks. Created by Idaho-born fashion designer Cartier Dior…
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Registration Opens for 2026 Ag World Golf Classic
Registration for the 13th Annual Ag World Golf Classic is now open. Generous contributions over the years were able to surpass 1 million dollars raised for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of…
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Take Pest Management Survey
Potato Growers in Colorado, Idaho, Oregon and Washington are encouraged to take a survey being conducted to better understand U.S. potato growers’ experiences and concerns regarding potential regulation of neonicotinoids….
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Stutz Packing Company Lands Dehy Contract
Stutz Packing Company in Indio, Calif. won a USDA-AMS purchase award to provide dehydrated potato flakes for distribution to child nutrition programs and other related domestic food assistance programs for…
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Farmer Sentiment Drops Sharply At Start Of 2026 As Economic Concerns Increase
Farmer sentiment weakened sharply in January, as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer fell 23 points to 113. Producers reported worsening financial conditions compared to a year ago, with half indicating…
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Industry Updates: From Global to Local
Story and photos by Bill Schaefer Updates on the state of the potato economy globally, nationally and in Idaho were on the agenda at the Idaho Potato Commission’s 2025 harvest…
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MSU Pushes Precision Ag Tech
Story and photos by Dave Alexander, Publisher Scott Short from Spraytec Fertilizers displays the company’s new Fulltec adjuvant. The Montana Seed Potato Seminar brings growers from Montana and Idaho to…
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