Nichino America, Inc. and Sipcam Agro have announced a cross-licensing agreement that is set to improve the crop protection offerings in the United States mutually for each company. Under the terms of this…
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Agtech startup FarmSense announced that it has been awarded the top prize in Bayer’s global Grants4Tech Pest Monitor Challenge. The FarmSense team recently spent multiple days demonstrating the capabilities of their…
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The Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) is pleased to announce Jacob Meeuwsen, a Ph.D. student at Washington State University (WSU), as the recipient of the organization’s 2023-24…
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Story and photos by Denise Keller, Editor Whether concerned with drought conditions or simply striving toward good stewardship, water use efficiency continues to be a priority for potato growers. The…
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U.S. potato exports reached record value and volume in the 12-month period from July 2022 – June 2023. Export values increased 19.05% to $2.2 billion, and export volume increased 3.85%…
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AgWest Farm Credit has released its quarterly Market Snapshot report covering the state of major agricultural commodities in its northern region of Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Alaska. AgWest’s 12-month…
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In this episode Dave Alexander talks with Charles Miller from Solynta, a company that specializes in hybrid potato breeding.
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USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced that it has awarded more than $2.6 million in Fiscal Year 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) funding for 20 projects benefiting the U.S….
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Potato nutrient and disease management were the highlights of conversation during Michigan State University Extension and MSU AgBioResearch’s field day Aug. 3. The informational gathering included discussions amongst potato farmers…
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Evelyn Brandt Thomas, co-founder of BRANDT, a leading retailer of professional agronomic services and manufacturer of specialty input products, celebrates her 100th birthday. A century of life and legacy marks a…
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