It’s a Small World: Competing in a Global Market
By Dale Lathim Many years ago, when I was speaking at a grower meeting, my message was that growers needed to be just as concerned about the growers in other…
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Farmer Sentiment Weakens, but Farmers Believe U.S. Policy Headed in Right Direction
Farmer sentiment continues to weaken, as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer declined again in July. The barometer fell 11 points to 135 from June, a reading that resulted from U.S….
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Researchers Find Defense Against Zebra Chip Disease
Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists have developed a new approach to countering potato zebra chip disease. Their method uses spinach antimicrobial peptides, known as defensins, which naturally defend plants against a broad…
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U of I Field Day at Parma, Idaho on Aug 14
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Kenya Renamed Host of 2026 World Potato Congress
The location of the 2026 World Potato Congress has changed again, returning to its originally planned location of Kenya. Plans for a Kenyan Congress were cancelled in 2024 when organizers…
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Potato Expo ’26 Sessions: Call For Proposals
The National Potato Council is seeking proposals that showcase new advancements in production agriculture relating to potatoes, introduce innovative on-farm solutions, highlight emerging industry trends, or spark creativity and collaboration…
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USDA Announces Major Reorganization
On Thursday, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a significant reorganization plan for the department, including the closure of multiple buildings in Washington, D.C., and the relocation of many activities to…
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U of I to host Potato Integrated Pest Management Field Day in Aberdeen
University of Idaho Extension seed potato pathologist Kasia Duellman predicts prolonged heat stress will increase pressure from a couple of economically important diseases affecting Idaho potatoes late this growing season….
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AgWest Farm Credit Presents: “Thriving in Economic Chaos” Webinar by Dr. Dave Kohl
Date: Tuesday, August 26Time: 10 a.m. PDT / 11 a.m. MDTRegister here Description: An unpredictable economic environment fostered by geopolitics, ongoing trade and capital wars, and extreme weather is having…
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Topcon Agriculture Announces Value Line Auto-Steering System
Topcon Agriculture has launched its Value Line Steering option, a new offering aimed at making precision farming accessible for small and medium-sized farming operations. The Value Line Steering system makes advanced…
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