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Six Inducted Into Eastern Idaho Ag Hall Of Fame

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Fort Hall – Six stalwarts of Idaho agriculture were inducted into the Eastern Idaho Agriculture Hall of Fame March 21 during a banquet in Fort Hall.

AgriLife Research Discovery Defends Citrus And Potatoes

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Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists have developed a new approach to countering citrus greening and potato zebra chip diseases, two economically devastating agricultural diseases in the U.S.

Easter Potatoes Go Viral With Thousands Of Media Hits In Tradition’s Third Year

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What started as a fresh, playful, budget-friendly idea two years ago has sprouted into a full-fledged viral sensation, catching the attention of everyone from major retailers to The New York Times and late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.

BKT AGRIMAX PROHARVEST VF: The New High-Performance Tire For Combine Harvesters

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Seregno, Italy - In modern agriculture, which is increasingly focused on optimizing yields and preserving soil health, the harvesting season is one of the most critical moments. Heavy equipment such as combines does their job under often difficult operati

Lower Snake River Dam Tour Announced

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Join the Family Farm Alliance (Alliance) and Idaho Water Users Association (IWUA) in Lewiston, Idaho – America’s furthest inland seaport – to examine the issues and challenges of managing the Columbia and Lower Snake Rivers for multiple uses including nav

Early May Crop Update For Potato Planting From Across The U.S.

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The USDA NASS has provided an update on the U.S. potato crop in its weekly crop progress report (https://www.nass.usda.gov/) for last week. Here’s a sample of what the latest report showed. There are some states with no report and we assume it’s partly be

Idaho, U.S. Potato Acres Forecast To Decline

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Pocatello, Idaho – Idaho potato acres are projected to decrease by 15,000 acres this year compared with last year.

Eagle Eye Produce Announces Acquisition Of Baker & Murakami Produce Company

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Idaho Falls, ID – Eagle Eye Produce has announced the acquisition of one of the largest and most advanced onion packing facilities in the Pacific Northwest, previously operated by Baker & Murakami Produce Company in Ontario, Oregon.

Mexico Poised To Become Top Destination For US Agricultural Exports

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Denver -- U.S. food and agricultural exports to Mexico have surged 65 percent over the past four years, making it the fastest growing export market for a host of American agricultural commodities and products.

Secretary Rollins Announces New State Directors For The Farm Service Agency And Rural Development

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the latest slate of presidential appointments for key Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Rural Development (RD) State Director roles.

Maine Awards $3 Million For Research To Support Farmers Impacted By PFAS

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Augusta – The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) announced that the PFAS Fund has awarded $3 million to researchers to conduct studies that will help commercial farmers make informed decisions about utilizing agricultural pr

Topcon Agriculture Launches New Value Line Steering To Expand Access To Precision Farming With Autosteering

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -- Topcon Agriculture, a global leader in precision farming technology, announced the launch of its Value Line Steering solution, a new offering aimed at making precision farming accessible for small and medium-sized farming

AGCO Prevails In Patent Dispute Over Momentum Planters

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Duluth, Ga. – AGCO, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, is pleased with the recent decision by the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) Patent Trial and Appeal B

PTx Trimble Introduces Next-Generation Guidance Controller

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Westminster, Colo. – PTx Trimble, formed as a joint venture in 2024 by AGCO and Trimble, announced its newest GNSS receiver for precision autoguidance – the NAV-960 guidance controller.

The Other Paycheck: How Off-Farm Income Keeps Farmers Farming

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When most people picture a farmer, they don’t envision someone teaching math, driving a school bus or managing a bank branch. Yet for the majority of U.S. farm households, income from these off-farm roles is what keeps the operation running. In 2023, just

BW Fusion Announces Darren Dillenbeck As CEO

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Fort Wayne, Ind. — BW Fusion, formed from the recent merger of three established companies, appointed Darren Dillenbeck as its first CEO to provide a central point of leadership and drive future strategy. Dillenbeck joined BW Fusion after leading seven ye