INDUSTRY DIRECTORY
December 30, 2023
Articles
Eli Mansour

Western Caucus Members Introduce Legislation To Modernize The ESA

Washington DC - Western Caucus members, led by Vice Chair Pete Stauber (MN-08) and Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04), re-introduced the ESA Flexibility Act. This legislation will grant landowners leeway and the Department of the Interior and U.S. Fish and Wil
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December 30, 2023
Articles

Shapiro Administration Invests $46.3 Million During 2023 To Protect 166 Farms Forever From Development: December $8.7 million investment preserves 30 farms in 21 counties

Harrisburg, PA – The Shapiro Administration announced that Pennsylvania preserved 2,553 acres on 30 farms in 21 counties, forever protecting them from residential or commercial development.
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December 29, 2023
Articles

USDA Highlights 2023 Successes In Serving Farmers, Families And Communities

Washington – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is marking the end of 2023 by highlighting on-the-ground projects and partnerships that are building economic prosperity for farmers, families, and communities nationwide. Thanks to President Biden’s
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December 28, 2023
Articles

Case IH Recognized For Outstanding Agricultural Innovation With ASABE AE50 Awards Across Product Lines

The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) recognized Case IH for outstanding agricultural innovation across product lines with AE50 awards for the Steiger 715 Quadtrac, Model Year 2024 Steiger 425-645 tractors, AFS Furrow Comma
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December 28, 2023
Articles
Emily Monaco, www.mashed.com

False Facts About Potatoes You Thought Were True

(ED—We found this article on www.mashed.com very interesting. We thought we would pass it along.)
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December 27, 2023
Articles

Sam Funk Named Director Of NDSU Williston Research Extension Center: Funk is an expert in farm and ranch management, agricultural policy and evaluation of on-farm technology adoption

Sam Funk will join North Dakota State University as director of the Williston Research Extension Center. He began his appointment on Dec. 18.
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December 27, 2023
Articles

Developing Potatoes For (Really) Good French Fries

Dr. Mike Thornton, a professor of plant sciences with the University of Idaho, briefly explains research taking place at the University of Idaho to develop potato varieties that will eventually make good french fries.
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December 26, 2023
Articles

A Look Back On Michigan’s Potato History

We came across a story from Michigan radio station 99.1 WFMK where John Robinson takes a look back at the history of potatoes in Michigan from 1900-1955. What was really interesting about the story is the photos that are included.
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December 26, 2023
Articles
Scott Elliott, ARS Office of Communications

Researchers Try To Pinpoint A Moving Target: Insect that transmits potato pathogen plays hide-and-seek

Zebra chip is a disease of potatoes. It won’t hurt humans who eat it, but its bitter taste – and the fact that it kills host plants – makes it an economic nightmare for potato farmers.
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December 23, 2023
Articles

83rd Annual Maine Agricultural Trades Show Gears Up For Farmer Success January 9-11

Augusta - The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's (DACF) Agricultural Trades Show returns to the Augusta Civic Center from January 9-11, 2024. Organized by DACF's Agricultural Resource Development Division, this year's show is set to el
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December 23, 2023
Articles

Maine Potato Board Presents Its Annual Maine Potato Summit

The Maine Potato Summit will be held on Jan. 3-4, 2024, at the Smith Wellness Center at Northern Maine Community College located at 33 Edgemont Drive, Presque Isle, ME 04769.
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December 22, 2023
New Products

New Holland TL5 Accessible Tractor

The world’s first accessible tractor is set to help farmers with lower limb disabilities work in fields independently.
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December 22, 2023
New Products

2024 World Ag Expo Top-10 New Product Winners Announced

Tulare, Calif. – Results are in for the World Ag Expo 2024 Top-10 New Products Competition. The winners will be showcased Feb. 13-15, 2024 during the World Ag Expo in Tulare, California.
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December 21, 2023
Articles

Ryan Norton Elected Chair Of Michigan Potato Industry Commission

Ryan Norton was elected to serve as chairman of the Michigan Potato Industry Commission (MPIC) for 2024 during a Dec. 14, 2023, commission meeting in East Lansing.
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December 21, 2023
Articles

U Of I Report Finds Idaho Ag Enjoyed Record 2023 Sales Of Four Top Commodities

Moscow, Idaho — Idaho agriculture overcame a struggling dairy market to record a second consecutive year of stellar cash receipts in 2023, propelled by record values of four of the state’s major crops, according to a new University of Idaho economic repor
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December 20, 2023
Articles

Union Pacific Urges Border Crossings Be Reopened And Cross-Border Commerce Restored

Union Pacific urges the Eagle Pass and El Paso border crossings be reopened immediately. These locations represent 45 percent of cross-border Union Pacific business and include goods critical to the U.S. economy.
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December 20, 2023
New Products

Kawasaki MULE Family Returns With A Full Lineup Of Side-By-Sides

The iconic Kawasaki MULE™ family of side x sides is built Kawasaki STRONG and has a machine for any need you may have on the job site including the MULE 4010 4x4 series or the compact MULE SX series of side-by-sides.
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December 19, 2023
Articles

U.S. Chief Agricultural Negotiator To Join Potato Expo

With one in every five U.S. potatoes destined for foreign markets, our federal trade partners are essential for the continued health of U.S. potato growers and the entire supply chain. The National Potato Council is pleased to announce that U.S. Chief Agr
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December 19, 2023
Articles

BASF Showcases Commitment To Innovation In Agriculture In 2023

Research Triangle Park, N.C. – Growers faced unprecedented challenges in 2023, including weed control, drought pressure and more. As a leader in innovation, BASF Agricultural Solutions steps up to address these challenges head on, continuing to introduce
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December 18, 2023
Articles
European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization

Potato Rugose Stunting Virus, A Newly Characterized Potato Virus

In the 1990s, a previously uncharacterized disease of viral aetiology was observed in cultivated potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) in Southern Peru. It was named potato rugose stunting disease (PRSD) and was reported to cause severe symptoms in infected potato
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December 18, 2023
New Products

Key Technology Introduces RemoteMD 2.0 For Optical Sorters

Key Technology, a member of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Solutions group, introduces RemoteMD 2.0 remote support service for their optical sorting systems. RemoteMD enables Key service technicians to securely connect to a customer’s sorter for rea
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December 17, 2023
Articles

URM Stores Advances Food Traceability In The Grocery Industry, Automates FSMA 204 Compliance: Retailer-owned co-op demonstrates commitment to transparency, quality, and safety throughout its supply chain with easy, cost-effective traceability r

Salt Lake City and Spokane, WA - URM Stores, Inc., the number one food distributor in the Inland Northwest, has advanced efforts to comply with FDA’s FSMA 204 food traceability law through automation with the ReposiTrak Traceability Network.
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December 17, 2023
Articles

Ohio ICU Nurse Builds Drone Agriculture Business: LCCC grad’s budding drone business could improve small farm pesticide application

Elyria, Ohio -- Ethan Moore’s drone is a head-turner. Literally.
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December 16, 2023
Articles

Ecological Impact Of Biofortified Seeds

Since 2014, 142 biofortified varieties including 124 of field crops (Rice - 10; Wheat - 43; Maize - 20, Pearl millet - 11, Small millets - 13, Linseed - 1, Lentil - 2, Chickpea 2, Mungbean 1, Fieldpea 1, Urdbean 1, Mustard - 8, Soybean - 7, Sesame - 1, Gr
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December 16, 2023
Articles

Mars, McDonald’s, PepsiCo, 10 Others Launch Blended Finance Framework To Make Regenerative Farming Mainstream: Plan could unlock trillions of dollars for worldwide economy

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The Sustainable Markets Initiative’s Agribusiness Task Force announced the launch of a new blended finance framework that could unlock trillions of dollars for regenerative agriculture.
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December 15, 2023
Articles

McCain Foods Director Of Ag & Sustainability Coming To Winter Potato Conference

Jess Newman is the Senior Director of Agriculture & Sustainability at McCain Foods, the world’s largest manufacturer of frozen potato products and appetizers. Her team of agronomists and field representatives are responsible for all the vegetable crops pu
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December 15, 2023
Articles
Becky Vogt, Agricultural Economics, University of Nebraska

Poll: Most Rural Nebraskans Unfamiliar With Farm Bill But Support Programs

Most rural Nebraskans report being unfamiliar with the Farm Bill and federal agricultural policy, according to the 2023 Nebraska Rural Poll.
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December 14, 2023
Articles
D'Lyn Ford, North Carolina State University

A Patented Winner

Craig Yencho, a renowned sweet potato and potato researcher with North Carolina State University, has been selected as a 2023 fellow in the National Academy of Inventors. NAI fellows are honored for the societal and economic impact of their inventions.
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December 14, 2023
Articles

MountainKing Kicks Off 2024 With Comprehensive Digital Marketing Campaigns

Houston, TX – MountainKing, one of the world’s leading growers, packagers and shippers of high-flavor potato varieties, will embark on several digital marketing campaigns in the first quarter of 2024 aimed at cultivating dialogue with consumers and drivin
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December 13, 2023
Articles

Chipotle Invests In Autonomous Agricultural Robots, Climate-Smart Fertilizer To Improve The Future Of Farming: The company's latest Cultivate Next cohorts include Greenfield Robotics and Nitricity

Newport Beach, Calif. -- Chipotle Mexican Grill announced it is investing in Greenfield Robotics, a company founded with the vision of making regenerative farming more efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable by leveraging the latest advances in AI, rob
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December 13, 2023
Articles
National Potato Council

CFIA Lays Out Process For New Potato Wart Management Plan: Implementation projected to be more than three years after the current crisis began

During last week’s Potato Association of America Certification Section Meeting in Washington, D.C., representatives from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced its process for developing, finalizing, and implementing plans to mitigate the ri
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December 13, 2023
New Products

Goldfish Unveils New Goldfish Crisps – Taste How Goldfish Does Chips: Light & airy, and always baked, the irresistible snack is the brand’s next big innovation

Camden, N.J. - Goldfish is unveiling new Goldfish Crisps – the brand’s next big snacking innovation. Goldfish Crisps combine the best of Goldfish and the best of chips into one irresistible snack that is light and airy, and always baked in the iconic Gold
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December 12, 2023
Articles
Northland Potato Growers Association

Northland Potato Chips Christmas Special

Whether you're traveling far or hosting family at home this holiday season, Northland Potato chips make the perfect quick and easy snack to keep everyone happy. And as an added bonus, Northland Potatoes is offering a Christmas special of just $10/case for
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December 12, 2023
Articles

AEM United States Ag Tractor And Combine Report November 2023

Milwaukee – The Association of Equipment Manufacturers has released tractor sales data for November.
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December 11, 2023
Articles

Potato University Hits The Road As WPC Attendees Get To Choose One Of These Options

As part of the 2024 Michigan Winter Potato Conference in East Lansing, attendees get a tour of nearby facilities. There are four options from which to choose. Click the registration or agenda tabs below for more information.
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December 11, 2023
Articles

U Of I Researchers Use Plasma To Enhance Wound Healing In Storage

In this short video, University of Idaho Extension potato postharvest physiologist Gustavo Teixeira explains his research using a plasma application to sterilize the environment and enhance wound healing in potatoes.
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December 10, 2023
Articles

CropX Acquires Green Brain To Expand In Australia: Green Brain, a leading provider of digital agronomy solutions in the country, brings CropX a well-established distribution network and a loyal custome

CropX Technologies, a global leader in digital agtech solutions, including the CropX agronomic farm management system, announced its acquisition of Green Brain, a prominent digital irrigation management solutions provider based in Adelaide, Australia. The
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December 10, 2023
Articles

Trimble To Provide Advanced Positioning Systems To Sabanto For Enhanced Autonomous Tractor Performance: Trimble’s Dual Antenna GNSS receiver and real-time positioning service will provide centimeter-level accuracy for farmers utilizing autonomous equipme

Westminster, Colo. — Trimble and Sabanto have announced the integration of Trimble BX992 Dual Antenna GNSS receivers with Trimble CenterPoint RTX into Sabanto’s autonomy solutions. Trimble will act as Sabanto’s key autonomous technology provider, deliveri
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December 09, 2023
Articles

BASF Provides Update On Implementation Of Corporate Strategy And Commits To Targets For Scope 3.1 Emissions

BASF is taking a further step on its path to net zero and has committed to targets for Scope 3.1 emissions. The announcement was made during an update for investors and analysts in Ludwigshafen at which Dr. Martin Brudermüller, Chairman of the Board of Ex
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December 09, 2023
Articles

CN To Acquire Iowa Northern Railway: Acquisition will provide options for shipping to and from iowa

Montreal – Canadian National Railway announced that it has signed and closed an agreement to acquire Iowa Northern Railway (IANR), which operates approximately 275 track miles in Iowa connecting to CN’s U.S. rail network. The transaction closed into an in
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December 08, 2023
Articles

MSU Extension Informs Montanans About Corporate Transparency Act

Bozeman – A new federal reporting requirement aimed at reducing corporate crime will affect some Montana farmers, ranchers and businesses, according to Montana State University Extension.
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December 08, 2023
Articles
Victoria Stamper, General Manager, United Potato Growers of Canada

United Potato Growers Of Canada Crop Update: Perspectives on potato supply 2023/24

Fresh Sector It is estimated that we had approximately 89,000 acres planted in Canada intended for the fresh sector, generating approximately 29.6 million potatoes available for fresh sales. In North America, we continue to see a trend from red to yellow
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December 07, 2023
Articles

Minnesotan Wins Tractor In Case IH Farmall 100th Giveaway: Wilson selected from nearly 8,500 applicants in national giveaway

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
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December 07, 2023
Articles

Utah State, Georgia State Accept Invitations To Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: Kickoff set for Saturday, Dec. 23 at 1:30 p.m. MT on ESPN

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
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December 06, 2023
Articles
USDA

2023 Farm Sector Income Forecast

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
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December 06, 2023
Articles
John O'Connell, University of Idaho

University Of Idaho Hires New Entomologist

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.
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December 05, 2023
Articles

Want School Kids To Eat More Vegetables? Don’t Forget About The Power Of Potatoes On The Plate: Study shows serving kid-friendly forms of potatoes with other vegetables in a cafeteria setting increases overall vegetable intake

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
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December 05, 2023
Articles

Potatoes USA-Supported Research Into Neonic Alternatives Receives USDA Funding

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
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December 04, 2023
Articles
Produce Reporter and Markon Cooperative

Higher Idaho Potato Yields Lead To Stable Fall Market

Markon Cooperative released this Idaho potato 2023-2024 crop outlook:
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December 04, 2023
Articles
Tory Moore, UF/IFAS Public Relations Specialist

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

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
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December 03, 2023
Articles

Biotalys Provides Company Update: Review by new CEO Kevin Helash leads to focus on core capabilities and organizational changes

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
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December 03, 2023
Articles

Sentera Announces Two New Board Appointments: Board appointments bring commercialization, product strategy experience

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.
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December 02, 2023
Articles
Family Farm Alliance

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

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
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December 02, 2023
Articles

AcreTrader Broadens Farmland Investment Options With Broker-Dealer Registration

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
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December 01, 2023
Articles
University of Tennessee Herbert College of Agriculture

PhD Student Rob Sears Publishes Radiation Phytosensor Research: Using potatoes to detect gamma radiation

“I’ve always been intrigued by the capabilities of plants,” said Rob Sears, PhD student in plant, soil, and environmental science.
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December 01, 2023
Articles

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

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.
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December 01, 2023
Articles
Tristan Vanheuckelom, The European Conservative

Not Just The Farmer’s Fight

(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
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