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Idaho Falls, ID – After decades of dedicated service and unparalleled contributions to the potato processing industry, Davis Christensen, esteemed owner of Idaho Steel Products and Reyco Systems, has announced his retirement.
Washington – Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced major steps to promote the health of America’s children through school meals. Nutrition standards for school meals will be gradually updated to include less sugar and great
McAllen, Texas — With deep sorrow, Fox Packaging announces the passing of Kenneth Fox, founder of Fox Packaging. Fox passed away on Wednesday, April 17, at the age of 91.
America’s farmers and ranchers are leading the way in greenhouse gas emission reduction through voluntary conservation efforts and market-based incentives.
St. Johns, Mich. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that farming profits are predicted to fall in 2024. As growers look to balance expenses and outcomes, they may be tempted to cut inputs from their crop nutrition plan. But AgroLiquid’s Abe Is
Throughout 2024, AVR, manufacturer of a full range of potato harvesting machines and a world player in that market segment, will celebrate the company’s 175th anniversary.
Minneapolis, MN – Digi International (www.digi.com), a leading global provider of Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity products and services, is proud to reveal the winners of its 2024 Green Tech Customer Innovation Awards.
Tampa, Fla. — Matthew Ingram will join the BRANDT leadership team in Tampa as vice president of strategy as of April 30. In this new role, Ingram will help the company’s senior leaders on refining corporate strategy and optimizing cross-selling opportunit
Collinsville, IL – Sev-Rend, a leader in sustainable and high-performance packaging, announced the acquisition of Wolarmann Enterprises Ltd, located in Barrie, Ontario, Canada.
Washington – The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Agency for International Development will deploy $1 billion in Commodity Credit Corporation funding to purchase U.S.-grown commodities to provide emergency food assistance to people in need thro
Every potato grower understands the challenge of controlling fungal diseases. Although fungicide applications are the most effective strategy for disease management, the rise of fungicide resistance poses a significant risk to efficacy.
Toronto -- Vive Crop Protection has announced the appointment of Susanne Wasson to its Board of Directors. With an impressive track record as a goal-oriented, innovative leader, Wasson brings a wealth of expertise and strategic vision to further propel Vi
Oklahoma State University Extension has launched a curriculum to educate high school and 4-H students about the Farm Bill.
The 46th Annual Famous Idaho Potato Marathon (FIPM) is right around the corner and will be hosted in a new location.
Total Canadian potato storage holdings on February 1, 2024, totalled 74,031 million cwt., which is up 8.2 percent over February 2023 and well above the five year average.
It is not only in Germany that potatoes and potato products have a firm place on the menu. Globally, the potato is one of the most important staple plant foods and ranks fourth in the world after maize, rice and wheat. The discussion about sustainable foo