INDUSTRY DIRECTORY
October 31, 2023
Articles

Lamb Weston Highlights Continued Strong Execution Of Strategic Growth Initiatives, Issues Long-Term Financial Targets, And Increases Share Repurchase Authorization

Eagle, Idaho -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- In connection with its 2023 Investor Day, Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) is highlighting its continued progress against its strategic growth initiatives, providing updated long-term financial targets, reaffirming
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October 30, 2023
Articles
Carl Rosen, University of Minnesota extension nutrient management specialist

Potato Nutrient Management Research: 5 Things We’ve Learned

In Minnesota, potatoes are typically grown under irrigated conditions on sandy, low organic matter soils. Because of a high nutrient requirement and a relatively shallow root system (most roots are within the top foot), the crop is often responsive to app
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October 30, 2023
Articles

University of Maine Cooperative Extension Volunteer Potato Recommendations

Kutay Ozturk, potato pathologist with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, recently made growers aware of a new bulletin available online, "Management of Volunteer Potatoes."
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October 29, 2023
New Products

Announcing A Lower Financial Barrier For Fresh Food Processors/Packers Who Want Automated Inventory And Traceability: Fresh food companies can manage their inventory in real-time with SIMBA

Kirkland, WA – SIMBA Solutions is a leading provider of real-time, plant floor data collection systems for fresh food. The SIMBA system collects real-time production, traceability, inventory and shipping information using touch computers and barcoding.
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October 29, 2023
Articles

Newtree Impact Joins CropX Technologies’ Series C

San Francisco – CropX Technologies, a global leader in digital solutions for agronomic farm management, is thrilled to announce that Newtree Impact has joined the CropX Series C funding round. Newtree Impact is a Brussels-based impact investment firm that
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October 29, 2023
Articles

American Agri-Women Oppose EPA Herbicide Strategy Proposal

Crookston, MN. (AgPR) – American Agri-Women (AAW), a coalition of farmers, ranchers, and women in agribusiness from across the nation, expressed grave concerns with the EPA's Draft Herbicide Strategy Framework to Reduce Exposure of Federally Listed Endang
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October 28, 2023
Articles

USDA Releases Assessment On Agriculture And Forestry In Carbon Markets: A key deliverable under the Growing Climate Solutions Act, the report identifies opportunities and needed solutions to improve farmers’ access to carb

Washington – The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released A General Assessment of the Role of Agriculture and Forestry in the U.S. Carbon Markets (PDF, 1.3 MB), a comprehensive look at current market activity, barriers to participation, and oppor
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October 28, 2023
Articles

Syngenta Sharpens Biologicals Focus With Launch Of First Biologicals Service Center For Seed Treatment

Basel, Switzerland – Syngenta Seedcare is strengthening its focus on biologicals and extending its leadership in seed treatment with the opening of its first biologicals service center at The Seedcare Institute in Maintal, Germany.
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October 28, 2023
Articles

Merit Awards Announces Winners Of 2023 Technology Awards

Irvine, Calif. – Merit Awards, an independent awards program that recognizes global industries and the market they serve, announced the winners of the 2023 Merit Awards for technology. The Merit Awards for technology were judged based on submissions that
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October 27, 2023
Articles

Mattracks Welcomes Experienced Global Marketing Leader, Michelle Gjerde

Karlstad, MN Mattracks announced the addition of a new marketing manager, Michelle Gjerde. Gjerde is a seasoned sales and marketing leader with more than 20 years of sales and marketing experience ranging from global manufacturing industry leaders to tec
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October 27, 2023
Articles

Royal HZPC Growth, Stability In Financial Year 2022/2023

For financial year 2022/2023, potato breeder Royal HZPC Group B.V. reports substantial growth in sales. Gerard Backx, CEO Royal HZPC Group B.V., underlines that the important growth in volume, is mainly in Asia and America.
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October 27, 2023
Articles

New MountainKing Promotion Serves Up Sales Of Yellow-Flesh Varieties

Houston, TX – MountainKing Potatoes has launched a new fall sales promotion presenting the company’s three popular yellow-flesh varieties, just in time for the holidays and as sales dollars and unit volumes of yellow-flesh potatoes continue to climb.
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October 26, 2023
New Products

Tasteful Selections Introduces Potatoes Your Way

Arvin, CA — Tasteful Selections, a specialty potato brand from RPE LLC, continues to innovate to stay ahead of the evolving needs of retailers and consumers by introducing its new product, Potatoes Your Way.
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October 26, 2023
Articles

IFPA’s Burns Joins Specialty Crop Coalition As Co-Chair

Washington, D.C. – The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) announced that Cathy Burns, Chief Executive Officer of the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), has joined the coalition as a co-chair.
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October 26, 2023
Articles

USDA Bolsters Investments In International Trade And Food Aid

Des Moines, Iowa – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing $2.3 billion to help American producers maintain and develop markets for their commodities and use U.S. commodities to bolster inter
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October 26, 2023
Articles

Michigan Potato Industry Commission To Be Recognized For Environmentally-Sound Agriculture Efforts By G.W. Bird Family Foundation’s Hero Awards

Lansing, Mich. – The G.W. Bird Family Foundation for Environmentally-Sound Agriculture is honoring the Michigan Potato Industry Commission (MPIC) as a recipient of the foundation’s annual Hero Awards. The award is in recognition of MPIC’s environmentally-
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October 25, 2023
Articles

National Potato Council Welcomes Mike Johnson As House Speaker

Washington, D.C. — The National Potato Council (NPC) welcomed today’s election of Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.
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October 25, 2023
Articles

2024 Best Colleges For Agricultural Sciences In America

Where does your favorite college or university rank when it comes to its ag sciences program? We came across this list from Niche.com and thought we would share it.
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October 25, 2023
Articles

U Of I Researchers Find Promise In Quinoa As Rotation Crop To Curb Populations Of Quarantined Nematode

Moscow, Idaho — University of Idaho researchers have found planting a niche “superfood” could provide a profitable rotation crop for potato farmers in eastern Idaho who are dealing with an infestation of the devastating, quarantined pale cyst nematode (PC
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October 24, 2023
Articles
Molly Chiu, Baylor College of Medicine

Dietary Supplement Modifies Gut Microbiome – Potential Implications For Bone Marrow Transplant Patients

Rearchers at Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Michigan conducted a phase I pilot study to assess the feasibility of using potato starch as a dietary intervention to modify the gut microbiome in bone marrow transplant patients.
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October 24, 2023
Articles

Third Annual Potato Harvest At UW Research And Extension Center Benefits Food Bank Of Wyoming

More than 13,000 pounds of potatoes were donated to Food Bank of Wyoming in an annual potato harvest at the University of Wyoming’s James C. Hageman Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension Center (SAREC) near Lingle.
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October 23, 2023
Articles
Zippy Duvall, President AFBF

Exploring New Frontiers At The 2024 AFBF Convention

Registration is now open for the 2024 American Farm Bureau Convention, and I am excited for all of us to explore new frontiers in agriculture in Salt Lake City from January 19-24.
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October 23, 2023
Articles

Jeff Rowe Named Chief Executive Officer Of Syngenta Group: Outgoing CEO Erik Fyrwald to retire, continue as Advisor to Chairman and remain on the Board of Directors

Basel, Switzerland - Syngenta Group’s Board of Directors has elected Jeff Rowe as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Syngenta Group, effective Jan. 1, 2024. Rowe is currently President, Syngenta Crop Protection, Syngenta Group’s largest business unit. He wa
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October 22, 2023
Articles

Trimble Opens Two Technology Labs At The Ohio State University To Advance The Next Generation Of Agriculture And Construction Talent: Technology labs will help the next generation of talent gain hands-on experience with the latest technologies in agriculture and construction

Westminster, Colo. — Trimble and The Ohio State University have announced the opening of two state-of-the-art Trimble Technology Labs for the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) at The Ohio State University.
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October 21, 2023
Articles

CNH Completes Purchase Of Hemisphere GNSS, Consolidates Guidance And Connectivity Tech Capabilities : This development strengthens CNH’s position as a leading technology provider for agriculture and construction

Basildon - CNH Industrial has completed its purchase of the global satellite navigation technology leader Hemisphere GNSS (Hemisphere) for a total consideration of USD $175 million – as announced on March 30, 2023.
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October 20, 2023
Articles

Trimble Donates $100,000 To World Food Program USA’s Erase Children’s Hunger Campaign: Donation in observance of World Food Day will provide school meals to thousands of children across the globe

Westminster, Colo. — Trimble announced a donation of $100,000 to World Food Program USA’s corporate partner program, ERASE HUNGER, raising funds in support of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)’s school meals program around the world.
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October 20, 2023
Articles

U.S. Specialty Crop Coalition Endorses Legislation Addressing Nutrition, Organics

Washington, D.C. – The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA), a national coalition of more than 200 specialty crop organizations representing growers of fruits, vegetables, dried fruit, tree nuts, nursery plants and other products, this week endorsed
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October 19, 2023
Articles

Arkansas Attorney General Griffin Orders Divestment Of Chinese-Owned Land And Imposes $280,000 Civil Penalty

Little Rock – Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing he is ordering a Chinese state-owned company to divest its ownership of approximately 160 acres of land in Craighead County and imposing a civil penalty of $280,000 for f
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October 19, 2023
Articles

U Of I Begins Cryogenically Preserving Potato Germplasm For Potato Seed Growers, Researchers

Moscow, Idaho — The University of Idaho’s Seed Potato Germplasm Program is training staff to operate a new cryopreservation unit in which liquid nitrogen vapor will freeze seed potato tissue for long-term storage at negative 320 degrees.
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October 18, 2023
Articles

GROWMARK Completes Move To New Corporate Headquarters On Bloomington Campus

Bloomington, Ill. (AgPR) – GROWMARK recently completed its move to a new corporate headquarters located at 1705 Towanda Avenue in Bloomington. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned with the McLean County Chamber of Commerce for October 17.
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October 18, 2023
Articles
Kasia Duellman, Seed Potato Extension Specialist; Nora Olsen, Potato Extension Specialist; J. Benton Glaze Jr., Beef Extension Specialist; Pamela J. S. Hutchinson, Potato Cropping Systems Weed Research and Extension Specialist; University of Idaho

Managing Cull Potatoes

Despite rain delays, harvest is nearly complete in the region, and it is a time of year when cull potatoes accumulate. If not properly managed, these waste potatoes can be a source of potato pathogens, insects, and weeds, as well as other undesirable cons
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October 17, 2023
New Products

Key Technology Introduces New Conveying Systems For Robotic Pick-And-Place Packaging

Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, introduces its new vibratory conveying systems designed to feed pick-and-place robots on packaging lines.
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October 17, 2023
Articles

“Is That Late Blight?” Don’t Know? There’s An App For That

For decades, farmers have relied on the knowledge and insights of agriculture extension agents to improve their harvests. Yet in many remote or underserved regions in Africa, this advice is not always available. That is until now thanks to the development
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October 16, 2023
Articles

USDA Highlights Progress In Partnering With Farmers To Increase Innovative Domestic Fertilizer Production, Expand Double Cropping Through Investing In America Agenda

Kankakee, Ill. – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today highlighted progress made in partnering with farmers and American businesses to increase innovative domestic fertilizer production and in making it easier for U.S. farmers
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October 16, 2023
Articles
Sean Ellis, Idaho Farm Bureau Federation

Quagga Mussels Pose A Major Threat To Idaho Water

Twin Falls – Idaho Farm Bureau Federation, the state’s largest general farm organization, is supporting the Idaho State Department of Agriculture’s all-out effort to stop quagga mussels from gaining a foothold in Idaho waterways.
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October 15, 2023
New Products

Northern Irish Machinery Manufacturer Seek European Distributors

Based in Northern Ireland, Blaney Agri and Quad-X design and manufacture an innovative range of tractor machinery and a huge range of ATV/UTV attachments.
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October 14, 2023
Articles

Shapiro Administration Announces 2024 Pennsylvania Farm Show Theme: Connecting Our Communities: 2024 Pennsylvania State Fair will connect the $132.5 billion PA agriculture industry to lives positively impacted daily by its success

Easton, PA – Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visited the Eat Real Food Mobile Market at Paxinosa Elementary School in Easton to announce the theme for the 108th Pennsylvania Farm Show: Connecting Our Communities.
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October 13, 2023
Articles

Washington Farm Bureau, Washington Trucking Associations File An APA Challenge Against The Department Of Ecology

Throughout the past nine months, Washington Farm Bureau (WFB), the Washington Trucking Associations (WTA), and the greater agriculture community have remained engaged on the issues surrounding the Climate Commitment Act’s (CCA) exemption of agriculture re
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October 12, 2023
Articles
Potatoes USA

Potatoes Put New Takes On Halloween Traditions

Denver – Every year, neighborhoods across America embrace their favorite Halloween traditions. But in recent years, families are jumping on new trends that bring an element of surprise to our beloved traditions with potatoes.
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October 12, 2023
Articles

Michigan Potato Farmer Jon Yoder Passes Away 9 Days After Suffering Head Injury

Jon Yoder, of Yoder Family Farms in Sturgis, MI, died early Thursday morning, Oct. 12, a little more than a week after suffering a head injury on his farm. Yoder was injured on Oct. 3. He was hospitalized and on life support and never regained consciousne
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October 11, 2023
Articles

Landus Builds New Fertilizer Facility To Reduce Carbon Footprint

Landus has begun construction on a new facility in Boone County, Iowa.
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October 11, 2023
Articles

Potato Sustainability Alliance Expands Sustainability Program

St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin – Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA) recently announced the launch of its updated sustainability program, introducing a comprehensive framework and new self-assessment tool that has been designed by industry stakeholders to de
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October 10, 2023
Articles
Sean Ellis, Idaho Farm Bureau Federation

Inaugural Potato Days Festival Draws 12,000 People

Meridian – An estimated 12,000 people showed up to celebrate the famous Idaho potato in the heart of Idaho’s main population center Sept. 22-23.
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October 10, 2023
Articles

John Deere And Yara Partner To Increase Fertilization Efficiency

Walldorf and Oslo - John Deere and Yara have joined forces to launch a partnership that will combine Yara’s agronomic expertise with John Deere’s precision technology and advanced machinery. The partnership will enable farmers to increase yields and optim
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October 09, 2023
Articles

Corteva Acts To Stop Theft Of Intellectual Property, Protect American Farming: Illegal actions to steal proprietary technology trigger lawsuit against Inari

Indianapolis, Ind. – To protect its intellectual property, Corteva filed suit against Inari Agriculture, Inc. and Inari Agriculture NV. As noted in the complaint, the lawsuit “…seeks to prevent Inari from continuing its brazen efforts to steal Corteva’s g
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October 09, 2023
Articles

Newest Idaho Potato Commission TV Commercial Reminds Consumers To Always Look For The Grown In Idaho Seal

Eagle, ID – Plates were dropped, food was thrown and dentures removed after hearing the potatoes in the Idaho Potato Commission’s (IPC) newest national television commercial were not grown in Idaho.
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October 07, 2023
Articles

Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2024 Results; Raises Fiscal Year 2024 Outlook

Eagle, Idaho -- Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. announced its results for the first quarter of fiscal 2024 and raised its full year earnings targets for fiscal 2024.
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October 06, 2023
Articles

Ireland: It’s National Potato Day - Support Your Local Growers

Irish Farmers Association National Potato Chair Sean Ryan is calling on consumers, packers, and retailers to Irish support growers this National Potato Day.
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October 05, 2023
Articles

Biotalys Announces The Appointment Of Kevin Helash As Chief Executive Officer And Director To Lead The Company In Its Next Growth Phase

Ghent, Belgium - Biotalys (Euronext - BTLS), an Agricultural Technology (AgTech) company developing protein-based biocontrol solutions for crop and food protection, announced the appointment of seasoned agricultural executive Kevin Helash as the company’s
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October 05, 2023
Articles

A New Partnership For Progress: Biome Makers Joins Field To Market Alliance

Davis, Calif., – Biome Makers announced that it has joined Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture, bringing with it cutting-edge technology and soil health insights that will contribute to Field to Market's mission of fostering transpar
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October 04, 2023
Articles

Royal HZPC Group B.V. Takes Steps Forward After Cyber Attack

On Thursday, Sept. 14, potato breeder Royal HZPC Group B.V. became a target of a form of cybercrime. A large amount of money was transferred by criminals to their bank account. On Tuesday, Sept. 26, Royal HZPC Group B.V. can announce with a reasonable lev
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October 04, 2023
New Products

Screen Classifying Cutter With 2X Infeed Hopper

A new Munson Model SCC-15-SS Screen Classifying Cutter with a double-width infeed hopper accommodates conveyor-feeding of irregular shapes and sizes of hard, soft and/or fibrous materials by gravity.
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October 03, 2023
Articles

USDA Launches Program to Support Agricultural Employers and Farmworkers, Aiming to Increase Economic and Supply Chain Resilience

Washington, D.C. – The Biden-Harris Administration announced that agricultural employers can begin to apply for a pilot program designed to improve the resiliency of the food and agricultural supply chain by addressing workforce challenges farmers and ran
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October 03, 2023
Articles

Agri-Tech Innovator Appoints Global Aftermarket Expert As GM

Crop Insights tool HarvestEye has announced the appointment of Harry Tinson as its new general manager, bringing to the team expertise in global B2B sales from across the engineering and transport sectors.
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October 02, 2023
Articles

USDA To Begin Issuing $1.75 Billion To Agricultural Producers Through Critical Emergency Relief Programs

Washington – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it will begin issuing more than $1.75 billion in emergency relief payments to eligible farmers and livestock producers. These much-needed payments are helping farming and ranching opera
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October 02, 2023
Articles

NASS Report: Value Of All Potatoes Sold In 2022 In Idaho, Oregon, And Washington Was $2.53 Billion

The final value of Idaho's 2022 potato crop sold was $1.41 billion, up 35 percent from 2021. The marketing year average price for potatoes in Idaho was $12.50 per cwt, up $4.04 from last year.
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