Farmer Sentiment Sours as Crop Prices Decline
By Kami Goodwin Producer sentiment fell to its weakest reading since July 2022 as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer declined 19 points to a reading of 104 in May. The Index…
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Study Assesses Value of Washington Potato Industry
The Washington State Potato Commission and Washington State University teamed up to measure the economic impact of potato production and subsequent potato processing in Washington state. The farm gate value…
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June 16 Deadline Approaching for Potato LEAF Scholarship Applications
The Potato Leadership, Education and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) is accepting applications through June 16 for its annual graduate-level academic scholarship. Potato LEAF will award one $10,000 scholarship to honor…
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Southeast Idaho Soil Health Field Day June 27: Wind Erosion and Irrigation
Wada Farms and the Shoshone-Bannock Agriculture Resource Management are hosting a field day focusing on wind erosion and irrigation on June 27, 2023, beginning at 10 a.m. AGENDA: 10 a.m….
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Time is Running Out to Complete the Census of Ag
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service is reminding producers that time is running out to respond to the 2022 Census of Agriculture. The ag census allows producers to help shape decisions that…
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Lindsay Corporation and Pessl Instruments Announce Strategic Partnership
The partnership will provide growers with enhanced access to water management solutions tailored to improve efficiency and performance Lindsay Corporation (NYSE: LNN), a leading global manufacturer and distributor of irrigation…
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FY24 Ag Spending Bill Advances in House
On May 18, the House Ag Appropriations Subcommittee passed a Fiscal Year 2024 spending bill for USDA and FDA by a party-line voice vote. The bill includes major cuts to…
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World Potato Congress Awards Nairobi, Kenya the 2026 World Potato Congress
The World Potato Congress Inc. is pleased to announce that Nairobi, Kenya has been chosen as the site for its 2026 World Potato Congress. The proposed theme for this event is,…
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Aerial Applications Are More Effective and Accurate Than Ever Before
By Laura Temple/ Photography by Haley McCormick Aerial application can help growers cover more acres faster.Modern precision equipment guides aerial applications.Aerial application reduces opportunities for soil compaction. What goes up,…
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Snake River Weed Control Research Tour Set for June 15
The 2023 Snake River Weed Research Tour will be held at the Malheur Experiment Station in Ontario, Oregon on June 15, 2023. Registration: 8:00 to 8:30AMTour: 8:30 to 12:00 PM…
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