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Minnesotan Wins Tractor In Case IH Farmall 100th Giveaway

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A year-long celebration of Farmall’s 100th anniversary concluded with naming Steve Wilson of Rochester, Minnesota, the winner of a new Farmall utility 75C tractor. Wilson was one of 8,446 participants in a Case IH-led contest that encouraged fans of the r

Utah State, Georgia State Accept Invitations To Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

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Boise, Idaho – The 27th Famous Idaho Potato Bowl will feature Utah State from the Mountain West and Georgia State from the Sun Belt Conference. The Famous Idaho Potato Bowl will be played Saturday, Dec. 23, at Albertsons Stadium on the campus of Boise Sta

2023 Farm Sector Income Forecast

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Farm sector income is forecast to fall in 2023 after reaching record highs in 2022. Net farm income, a broad measure of profits, reached $182.8 billion in calendar year 2022, increasing $42.4 billion (30.2 percent) from 2021 in nominal dollars. In 2023, n

University Of Idaho Hires New Entomologist

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Moscow, Idaho – Entomologist Armando Falcon-Brindis is eager to put his extensive background in pollinators, biological pest control agents, ecology and taxonomy to work for the benefit of Idaho’s farmers.

Want School Kids To Eat More Vegetables? Don’t Forget About The Power Of Potatoes On The Plate

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A new study published in Nutrients illustrates how potatoes may play a beneficial role in encouraging school aged children to eat more vegetables. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans currently recommends children ages 3-18 consume between 2.5-3 cups of v

Potatoes USA-Supported Research Into Neonic Alternatives Receives USDA Funding

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) recently announced funding for a four-year, Potatoes USA-supported research project to develop and evaluate potential alternatives to neonicotinoids for pest management

Higher Idaho Potato Yields Lead To Stable Fall Market

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Markon Cooperative released this Idaho potato 2023-2024 crop outlook:

Potato Breeding Program Launches Out Of UF/IFAS Hastings Agricultural Extension Center

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For more than 50 years, UF/IFAS research and Extension teams have grown potatoes – in what are called variety trials — at the UF/IFAS Hastings Agricultural Extension Center. In these trials, scientists discover which potatoes will be most productive for F

Biotalys Provides Company Update

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Ghent, Belgium – Biotalys (Euronext – BTLS) provided a company update following a strategic review of the company by CEO Kevin Helash and the board of directors. The review leads to a shift to the second-generation AGROBODY technology to develop protein-b

Sentera Announces Two New Board Appointments

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St. Paul, Minn. – Sentera, a leading provider of AI-powered tools for food and agriculture customers, today announced the appointment of Michael Stern and Anthony Osborne to key advisory and director roles on its Board of Directors, respectively.

Confidential Memo Outlines Federal Government Plans To Mitigate Breaching Of Snake River Dams

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Washington, D.C. – A confidential draft mediation document released today by four members of Congress outlines steps the U.S. Government (USG) will take to mitigate the breaching of four Lower Snake River dams, albeit recognizing the Congress would need t

AcreTrader Broadens Farmland Investment Options With Broker-Dealer Registration

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Fayetteville, Ark. -- AcreTrader, the platform providing investors access to the farmland asset class and providing farmers a platform to grow their businesses, responds to the growing demand for alternatives by introducing new vehicles for farmland inves

PhD Student Rob Sears Publishes Radiation Phytosensor Research

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“I’ve always been intrigued by the capabilities of plants,” said Rob Sears, PhD student in plant, soil, and environmental science.

Utz Brands, Inc. Announces Network Optimization Initiatives To Support Volume Growth, Reduce Costs

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Hanover, PA – Utz Brands, Inc. and its affiliated entities, a leading U.S. manufacturer of branded salty snacks, announced several network optimization initiatives that are expected to support long-term volume growth and reduce costs.

Not Just The Farmer’s Fight

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(Potato Grower Editor: We found this to be an interesting commentary and the timing was especially spot on as we heard a similar sentiment at a meeting we attended in November where the speaker said U.S. growers should pay attention to what’s going on in

2023 University Of Minnesota Variety Crop Trial Results Available Now

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The Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station (MAES) and the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) have published the 2023 Minnesota Field Crop Trials.