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USDA Seeks Feedback From Producers About 2025 Crops, Stocks, Inventories And Values

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Washington – Over the next several weeks, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct the June Agricultural Survey. The agency will contact nearly 92,000 producers across the nation to determine crop acreage and stock levels as of

Alliance Grows Agri Star II Range To Meet Increasing Demand

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Charlotte, North Carolina — Having recently surpassed a million sold, Alliance Tire is building on the success of its Agri Star II farm radial, expanding the lineup to bring its innovative features and value to even more agricultural applications.

CNH Expands Connectivity Solutions With SpaceX’s Starlink

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Basildon, U.K. - CNH announces that it has signed an agreement with Starlink, a subsidiary of SpaceX, to bring industry-leading satellite connectivity to farmers. This collaboration will provide customers of CNH brands, Case IH, New Holland and STEYR, wit

AEM United States Ag Tractor And Combine Report -- April 2025

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Milwaukee -- The AEM Ag Tractor and Combine Report is provided monthly and is derived from AEM member companies through proprietary statistical reporting programs. The data is provided by AEM members and represents preliminary monthly retail sales of Ag e

Nebraska Farm Income Projected To Increase 55 Percent In 2025

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Nebraska net farm income is forecast to increase 55 percent in 2025, to a record $9.42 billion, according to new projections from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and the University of Missouri.

Sports Dietitian Kelly Jones Takes On Carb Misconceptions, Promotes Nutrient-Dense Spuds To Audiences Across The Country

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Kelly Jones, a board-certified specialist in sports dietetics, took to the airwaves for National Physical Fitness and Sports Month to share the message that potatoes are “an all-star food” that’s affordable, delicious and provides the nutrients needed to

Specialty Crops Grateful For Vital Investments In U.S. House Agriculture Committee’s Reconciliation Draft

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Washington, D.C. – The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) issued the following statement reacting to the U.S. House Agriculture Committee's release of draft text per the House Budget Committee’s reconciliation instructions:

Ceres AI And Bayer Climate Fieldview Partner To Empower Farm Operations And Financial Stakeholders With AI-Driven Insights

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Oakland, CA — Ceres AI and Bayer Climate FieldView announced a groundbreaking partnership that will integrate CeresAI's advanced data analytics with FieldView's leading digital farming platform.

European Potato Genome Decoded: Small Gene Pool With Large Differences

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• Researchers from Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich, Germany, and the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research have reconstructed the genomes of 10 historic potato cultivars and show that they already cover 85 percent of the total variabilit

Spray Water Quality: An Overlooked Factor In Herbicide Performance

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As planting progresses across Minnesota, attention is turning to early-season weed control. While herbicide selection and application timing are top priorities, one frequently overlooked factor may be quietly reducing efficacy: spray water quality.

National Foodservice Operators Get Hands-On Practice With Potatoes At The Spud Lab

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Potatoes USA recently hosted foodservice operators for a three-day culinary immersion in Denver, representing national and regional brands including Chili’s, Church’s Chicken, Buddha Bowls + Rolls and Buckhorn BBQ + Grill. The event’s goal was to get oper

2025 Can-Am Defender Lineup Offers Plenty Of Options

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If you’re looking to purchase a side-by-side for your farming operation and you’d like some options, then you might want to consider the 2025 Can-Am Defender lineup, which offers up 21 different models.

Nominations Open For 2026 Potatoes USA Board Members

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Denver – Potatoes USA has announced that nominations are now open for its 2026 board members. A total of 49 board seats are available, including three-year and two-year terms. All terms will begin in March 2026.

Record Turnover Royal HZPC Group

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Potato breeder and seed potato trading company Royal HZPC Group is expecting a very strong result for the 2024/2025 financial year. The company is expected to surpass the €500 million global turnover mark and total tonnage worldwide projected to exceed th

Entomatic - A Turning Point For Spider Mite Control

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Fast and efficient, the Entomatic automated dispenser is proving to be a game-changer for spider mite control, ensuring precise and uniform Phytoseiulus distribution across crops. This highly versatile system not only enhances control effectiveness but al

Second Speedy Spud Shows Performance Power Of Potatoes In Salt Lake City

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Ainsley Chapman, Potatoes USA’s second-ever Speedy Spud, ran the Salt Lake City Half Marathon in style last month.