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Summers Manufacturing Unveils New Strip Till Equipment Lines: Introducing Verdant And Apex Models

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Devils Lake, N.D. — Summers Manufacturing, a leader in innovative agricultural equipment, announced the launch of its new strip till equipment line featuring two distinct models: the Verdant and the Apex.

Tractor Supply Breaks Ground On New Distribution Center In Nampa, Idaho

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Brentwood, Tenn.-- Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, broke ground on its new distribution center in Nampa, Idaho. The 865,000 square foot facility will be the 11th distribution center in the Tractor Supply

Utz Launches Limited Edition Lemonade Potato Chips

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Hanover, Pa. — Utz®, a leading U.S. salty snack brand, has teamed up with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, the largest independent childhood cancer charity in the U.S., to introduce its latest innovation: lemonade-flavored potato chips.

Late April 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

Guru Ramamurthy Appointed As New CFO For Bayer’s Crop Science Division

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Monheim, Germany – Bayer announced that Guru Ramamurthy will become the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Bayer’s Crop Science division.

John Deere Releases Sprayer Updates To Maximize Yields And Minimize Costs

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Olathe, Kansas — John Deere announced updates to the John Deere and Hagie sprayer lineup. These updates were developed to give farmers cleaner fields that have less weed competition, leading to more yield potential.

Kang Xia Named MSU AgBioResearch Associate Director

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East Lansing, Mich. — Kang Xia has been named associate director of Michigan State University AgBioResearch. Her appointment began April 14.

Restaurant Loyalty Is Quickly Eroding, Report Finds

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Los Angeles – There is an alarming trend emerging in the fast food and fast-casual restaurant market: diner loyalty to their favorite brands is eroding, according to the 2025 Phygital Index Report released by Tillster, a leading global provider of unified

New McCain Foods Impact Report Reveals Financial Barriers Are Stalling Hospitality Entrepreneurs and Calls on Government to Take Action

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Scarborough, UK - McCain Foods, the UK’s largest manufacturer of frozen potato products, has unveiled its inaugural impact report for the Streets Ahead programme. The initiative, launched by the brand’s foodservice division, aims to support the next gener

Massey Ferguson 8S Dyna E-Power Becomes The First Tractor To Complete The Morocco Desert Challenge

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Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO, announced its MF 8S Dyna E-Power has become the first tractor to complete the Morocco Desert Challenge.

Meat And Potatoes: The Better Meat Co. Turns Potatoes Into Meat

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The Better Meat Co. (BMC) has received a newly published U.S. patent covering its innovative method for producing shelf-stable food ingredients from filamentous fungi. The new patent covers the process of using species within both the Neurospora genus and

Strafford, Missouri Welcomes New $13.5M John Deere Reman Facility

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John Deere is investing $13.5 million to expand its Strafford, Missouri, Remanufacturing facility by 120,000 square feet. Kevin Schrag, the factory manager, sums it up perfectly, “That's a pretty big deal!”

Healthcare Pros Learn How Potatoes Fit Into ‘Food Is Medicine’ Movement

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Potatoes are a versatile, affordable, nutrient-dense vegetable that can help address food and nutrition insecurity, as well as the dietary needs of people in low-income communities.

Arctic Cat: Renewal Of Passion For Generations To Come

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Thief River Falls, Minn. - Former Arctic Cat executive Brad Darling and an investment group have acquired the Thief River Falls-based manufacturer of snowmobiles, ATVs and side-by-sides.

AGCO Statement Regarding Current Tariffs Landscape

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Duluth, Ga. - AGCO continues to ship finished products from the U.S. to other countries where there are currently no applicable tariffs. Following decisions to temporarily pause U.S. and other reciprocal tariffs, AGCO is resuming shipment of certain produ

Wisconsin Senate Passes Testin’s Bipartisan Seed Potato Legislation

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Madison, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) released the following statement after the Wisconsin Senate passed his bipartisan legislation that will help ensure the state remains a national leader in the production of potatoes: