Vive Grows Sales Team
Vive Crop Protection Inc. continues to grow its US sales team with the addition of three new regional sales managers: Dennis Philpot, Great Lakes Regional Sales Manager; Jay Holmdal, Eastern…
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New Guide: Transitioning to Organic Production
While organic production can help farmers gain access to new markets, improve soil and increase profits, the transition process can be both challenging and risky. Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education’s…
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USDA/FDA FY24 Spending Bill Advances with Potato Priorities Intact
The House Appropriations Committee passed a Fiscal Year 2024 spending bill for USDA and FDA by a party-line 34-27 vote. The bill would provide a total of $25.3 billion for…
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IPC Wins PR Prize
The public relations campaign for the Idaho Potato Commission’s (IPC) French fry-scented perfume “Frites by Idaho” has won the top prize from the National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA). Each year, the NAMA chooses…
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Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Endorses Disaster Relief, Mechanization Bills
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA), a national coalition of more than 200 specialty crop organizations representing growers of fruits, vegetables, dried fruit, tree nuts, nursery plants and other…
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Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills QB, Kicks off Star- Studded Line up on ‘Like a Farmer’ Video Series
Josh Allen is a household name best known for his touchdowns on Sunday nights—but he’s also a farmer. That’s the premise behind the new Like a Farmer video series, presented by AgAmerica,…
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Retail Potato Sales Show, Consumers Spent More on Spuds in Q1 2023
Potato retail sales increased 16.0% in sales but decreased in volume by -4.4% from January – March 2023 compared to the same timeframe a year ago. Despite a decrease, volume…
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2023 UI Snake River Weed Management Tour and Field Day Set for June 27
Aberdeen R&E Center; Tuesday June 27, 2023 Registration – 8:30 to 9 a.m.Tour – 9 a.m. to noonSponsored lunch – Noon to 1 p.m.Pre-registration / RSVP is not required Three Idaho…
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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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