During a May 12 hearing of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee focused on the Biden Administration’s trade agenda, Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) raised the Mexican fresh access issue and the…

AZterknot fungicide from Vive Crop Protection received approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently. AZterknot fungicide is the world’s first three-way fungicide combination that harnesses the benefits of biologicals, the performance…

Ag mentors come from all backgrounds. Some are more traditional, like our parents, grandparents, FFA leaders or ag teachers. Others are unconventional, like the random ag leader that showed up…

The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) used its first consumer digital ad campaign to reach close to 3 million people. The campaign consisted of five 30-second videos featuring Taysom Hill, a…

U.S. potato exports have faced a great deal of adversity in the current marketing year (July 2020 – June 2021). Demand for frozen potato products declined precipitously in the spring…

The Ag World Golf Classic tournaments are just a month away. The Kennewick date on June 8 is almost full, but there are still a few spots left. Those that…

Added Technology, Transmission Options, and Top-End Horsepower In a press release, John Deere announced some welcome updates to its 2022 model year 5M tractors. The company has added new technology…

By Dale Lathim Over the years, the Potato Growers of Washington (PGW) has had to evolve to keep up with the ever-changing potato industry. One of the areas that I…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced an investment of $17.2 million for 37 awards in research and extension experiences for undergraduates. This program is…

Amanda Carson has been promoted to Sales Manager for the eastern region sales team for Nichino America, Inc.   In her new role, Carson will be responsible for the direction and implementation of the…