INDUSTRY DIRECTORY
November 30, 2024
Articles

Share Your Thoughts: Proposed New National Potato Wart Response Plan In Canada

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is leading a final consultation to seek feedback on a National Potato Wart Response Plan. This response plan proposes new measures to improve the processes we use to help contain, control, and prevent the spread
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November 30, 2024
Articles

VANE Expands Services To Provide Protection From Disruptive Market, Weather Events For Agricultural Finance And Lending

New Prague, MN – VANE, a leading provider of specialty agricultural insurance, is expanding its agricultural risk management portfolio to offer insurance coverage for agricultural financing and lending institutions.
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November 30, 2024
Articles

Announcement Of New Minnesota SAF Plant Advances Strategy To Lead The World In Decarbonizing Air Travel

St. Paul, Minn. -- DG Fuels announced the selection of a site for a roughly $5 billion manufacturing facility and hundreds of good jobs in Moorhead, Minnesota, that will produce 193 million gallons per year of low-carbon aviation fuel (SAF) using agricult
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November 29, 2024
New Products

Rivulis Launches D4000: A Breakthrough In Drip Irrigation For Challenging Terrain

Rivulis, the leader in innovative irrigation solutions, has released its groundbreaking D4000 PC drip irrigation system. This revolutionary thin-wall pressure-compensated drip line is designed to make drip irrigation possible on land previously inacces
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November 29, 2024
Articles

BNA becomes EUROPLANT Innovation

Lüneburg - Böhm-Nordkartoffel Agrarproduktion GmbH & Co. OHG (BNA) is now operating under the name EUROPLANT Innovation GmbH & Co. KG.
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November 28, 2024
Articles

Australian Farmer-Driven Weed Destroyer Gets Tested In Minnesota

In growing crops, much hinges on what happens down under — as in the soil. A McLeod County farmer is taking it a step further, exploring solutions from Down Under — as in Australia.
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November 28, 2024
New Products

Warn Industries Launches ZEON XP: The Next Generation of Extreme-Performance Winches

Las Vegas, NV – Warn Industries, the leading manufacturer of vehicle recovery winches, is poised to revolutionize the winching world — again. Tapping into its 75 plus year history of innovation and performance, Warn has released its newest winch lineup, Z
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November 27, 2024
Articles

NASS Releases 2022 Census Of Agriculture Zip Code Tabulations

Washington – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released 2022 Census of Agriculture data tabulated by zip code. This allows users to explore farm characteristics at a local level.
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November 27, 2024
Articles

Jeannie Tapley Named Executive Director Of The Maine Potato Board

The Maine Potato Board has announced Jeannie Tapley as its new executive director, succeeding Don Flannery, who retired in October.
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November 26, 2024
Articles
Jessica Nelson

UA Professor Upcycling Waste For Green Construction And Jobs; Research Partly Focused On Potato Skins

Tuscaloosa, Ala. — In a recently awarded grant project led by The University of Alabama, researchers will upcycle agricultural and industrial waste into affordable and greener construction materials. The collaborative effort across four universities in th
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November 26, 2024
Articles

Potato Night At Spud Kings Hockey Game

Thanks to the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC), hockey fans were able to celebrate potato night with the Idaho Falls Spud Kings last Saturday at the Mountain America Center.
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November 25, 2024
New Products

Nelson Irrigation TWIG-V Plus Wins Irrigation Association’s 2024 New Product Contest In Ag Irrigation Category

Walla Walla, Wash. – The TWIG-V Plus Wireless Solenoid integrates a 12 VDC latching solenoid with TWIG-V Wireless 900 MHz radio network compatibility, providing a truly wireless solution with no need for wire connections between the solenoid and RTU.
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November 25, 2024
Articles

NPC Statement On The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins As USDA Secretary

Washington –?National Potato Council (NPC) CEO Kam Quarles today issued the following statement congratulating Brooke Rollins on her nomination by President-elect Trump to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture:
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November 25, 2024
Articles
Bernt Nelson, Economist; Betty Resnick, Economist; Samantha Ayoub, Associate Economist, American Farm Bureau Federation

Thanksgiving Dinner Costs Are Down Again

Americans stocking up for this year’s Thanksgiving dinner will see a dip in their grocery bills for the second year in a row. The 39th annual American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Thanksgiving dinner survey finds that the classic feast for 10 will run yo
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November 24, 2024
New Products

Ayrstone Announces Enhanced Features For The New AyrMesh HubDuo

Minneapolis – Since being introduced at the end of August, hundreds of Ayrstone AyrMesh HubDuo units have gone into use across the United States and Canada, providing faster, better outdoor WiFi to farmers, ranchers and other rural homes and businesses.
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November 24, 2024
Articles

University Of Idaho Chobani Scholars Program Awards $80K To Support Agricultural Innovation

Moscow, Idaho — The Chobani Scholars program has awarded a total of $80,000?in scholarships to four University of Idaho students who are pursuing careers in agriculture, including its first two recipients from the College of Engineering.
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November 23, 2024
Articles

FDA, EPA Announce First Registered Pre-Harvest Agricultural Water Treatment

A collaborative effort between government, academia, and industry has led to the successful registration of the first antimicrobial treatment for pre-harvest agricultural water, advancing food safety practices.
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November 23, 2024
Articles

Vanguard Commercial Engine To Power Select Miller Welding Units: Vanguard 23.0 gross hp* small block engine now available in Bobcat 230 and Bobcat 265 models

Milwaukee, WI -- Briggs & Stratton is collaborating with Miller Electric Mfg. to supply Vanguard Commercial Engines for select Miller engine-driven welding equipment, including the Bobcat™ 230 and Bobcat™ 265 models.
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November 22, 2024
Articles

Farmers Got It Done! New Water Agreement In Idaho Officially Completed

Boise, Idaho – Idaho Governor Brad Little, Lt. Governor Scott Bedke, and farmers across Idaho are celebrating the final completion of a new water agreement that protects Idaho agriculture, conserves water for future generations, and safeguards state sover
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November 22, 2024
Articles

Jackson Laux Takes The Wheel As New Chief Tractor Kid

John Deere has a new “Chief Tractor Kid.” Details are below but to get a real feel for Jackson Laux, you need to watch the video attached here.
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November 22, 2024
Articles

Chairwoman Stabenow Introduces Rural Prosperity And Food Security Act

Washington – U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) Monday introduced the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act. The bill includes $39 billion in new resources to keep farmers farming, families fed, a
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November 21, 2024
New Products

PTx Trimble Announces Next Generation Of Landforming Solutions With WM-FieldForm: Enhanced landforming capabilities support more efficient water use and improve crop yield by up to 30 percent

Westminster, Colo. - PTx Trimble, formed earlier this year by AGCO and Trimble, introduced WM-FieldForm, its next-generation water solution for complex landforming, grading, leveling and terracing projects. The system is designed to help farmers control w
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November 21, 2024
Articles

National Potato Council Statement On USDA Economic Relief Plan For Specialty Crops: Relief recognizes ongoing pressures to impacted family farms

Washington – The National Potato Council (NPC) welcomed USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack’s announcement of a new Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops initiative, which, according to a USDA press release, will “provide $2 billion to assist specialty crop gro
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November 21, 2024
Articles

USDA Announces More Than $2 Billion To Strengthen Specialty Crops Sector, Expand Crop Storage For Producers Following 2024 Natural Disasters

Washington – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the creation of new programs that will help farmers who grow fruits, vegetables, and nuts overcome market barriers for their products, and help producers access necessary pre-market storage for thei
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November 20, 2024
Articles

Bayer, Orbia Netafim Expand Collaboration To Advance Digital Farming Technology

Monheim, Germany/Tel Aviv, Israel – Orbia’s Precision Agriculture business Netafim and Bayer announced an expansion of their strategic collaboration, starting with new digital farming solutions for fruit and vegetable growers.
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November 20, 2024
New Products

BASF Introduces Endura PRO Fungicide To Deliver Enhanced Yield Performance Exclusively For Potato Growers

Research Triangle Park, NC – BASF Agricultural Solutions is introducing Endura PRO fungicide, the newest broad-spectrum fungicide innovation for potato growers.
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November 19, 2024
Articles

Potato Growers To Flock To Florida For Potato Expo 2025 Networking Opportunities: Event returns to Orlando to help industry partners launch into the new year

Washington, D.C. – Fresh off the largest Potato Expo in history, U.S. and international supply chain partners are poised to relocate to sunny Orlando, Florida, for the premier networking opportunity for the potato industry.
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November 19, 2024
Articles

CNH Brands Case IH, STEYR Win EIMA 2025 Tractor Of The Year Awards

Basildon - Tractors from iconic agriculture brands Case IH and STEYR have been honored with 2025 EIMA Tractor of the Year awards. This contest is a prestigious fixture for exhibitors at the International Exhibition of Agricultural and Gardening Machinery
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November 18, 2024
Articles

Montero Joins OTR As VP Of OEM Sales For Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Business Segments

Rome, Ga. – Eduardo Montero has been named VP of OEM Sales for the agricultural and lawn & garden segments of OTR Engineered Solutions (OTR). He offers vast industry experience, which he will leverage to help support and grow OTR’s OEM business within the
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November 18, 2024
New Products

Brandt Generation B U-Trough Auger Delivers The Reliability Farmers Want: Next generation U-Trough Auger provides farmers with the best in industry performance, reliability, and ease of operation

Farmers can prepare for the next level in bin unloading with a new equipment option: an auger designed specifically for their needs. The new generation Brandt 1345B U-Trough Auger was designed in response to customer feedback to deliver industry-leading p
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November 16, 2024
Articles

Biden-Harris Administration Invests Up To $400 Million To Address Drought, Conserve Water Through Production Of Water-Saving Commodities: USDA also announces record $2.3 billion investments under the Western Water Framework

Washington – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest $400 million with at least 18 irrigation districts to help farmers continue commodity production while also conserving water across the West.
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November 15, 2024
Articles

NAPSO Launches Comprehensive Safety Resources Section To Promote Workplace Safety In Potato Storage Facilities

The North America Potato Storage Organization (NAPSO) has officially launched a comprehensive Safety Resources section on its website, offering valuable tools and information to support the safety of workers and the efficient operation of potato storage f
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November 15, 2024
Articles

Idaho Gov. Little’s Trade Mission To Taiwan And Japan Strengthens Trade Opportunities For Idaho

Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little returned this past weekend from a productive seven-day trade mission to Taiwan and Japan.
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November 14, 2024
Articles

McCormick X7.6 VT-Drive Is A Tractor Of The Year 2025 Finalist

The 240 hp X7.624 model is nominated for the Tractor of The Year 2025 award in the new MidPower category.
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November 14, 2024
Articles

HZPC Takes Leave Of Gerard Backx And Calls For Resilience Revolution

HZPC takes leave of Gerard Backx and calls for resilience revolution. This year's Potato Days of potato breeder Royal HZPC Group were marked by a farewell and a new beginning. The theme Resilience Revolution was introduced, and a farewell was said to form
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November 13, 2024
Articles

Fresh Potatoes Are The Foundation Of 2024 Fresh Produce Sales: Potatoes continue to lead in retail performance, ranking as the top seller in fresh vegetable pounds sold

Denver – Fresh potatoes remain a staple in the kitchens of U.S. consumers with 85.2 percent of households purchasing the versatile vegetable at nearly 11 times per year. Recent sales data shows that potatoes are not only a beloved choice but also a top pe
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November 13, 2024
Articles

University Of Idaho Announces First Endowed Deanship In Institution’s History

Moscow, Idaho — The J.R. Simplot Family Foundation has made a significant gift to establish University of Idaho’s first endowed deanship in support of the land-grant institution’s broad efforts to benefit Idaho agriculture.
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November 12, 2024
New Products

BKT Tires Drive The Future Of Agriculture: Cutting Edge And Progress In Four New Solutions

Bologna, Italy - BKT - the leading multinational Off-Highway tire manufacturer - launched four new solutions designed and engineered to meet the increasingly complex needs of modern agriculture. Efficiency and productivity had been the driving force behin
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November 12, 2024
Articles

Leadership Institute’s Class Of 2025 Announced: Feb. 19-28 event will kick off in Madison, Wisc.

Washington – The Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) has announced the 2025 class of the potato industry’s Leadership Institute.
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November 11, 2024
Articles
North American Potato Storage Organization

Navigating The First 45 Days Of Potato Storage: NAPSO’s Latest Webinar Delivers Key Insights From Storage Specialists

On Nov. 4, 2024, the North American Potato Storage Organization (NAPSO) successfully hosted its second webinar in the ongoing series titled “Potato Storage: The First 45 Days.”
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November 11, 2024
Articles

Latest Pesticide Residue Report Again Finds 99 Percent Of Food Samples Below Benchmark Levels

Washington – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published the 2023 Pesticide Data Program (PDP) Annual Summary. The summary shows that more than 99 percent of the samples tested had pesticide residues below benchmark levels established by the Envir
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November 10, 2024
Articles
Sean Ellis, Idaho Farm Bureau Federation

U Of I Ag Forecasts Very Close To USDA Data

Pocatello – In January, University of Idaho agricultural economists told legislators they estimated Idaho’s 22,800 farms and ranches brought in a total of $11.157 billion in gross farm revenue in 2023.
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November 10, 2024
Articles
University of Wyoming

UW Researchers Study The Relationship Between Insects, Wind Turbines

For some time, scientists have been sounding the alarm on the decline of various insect species due to changes in land use and how those shifts will be exacerbated by climate change. However, insects are often an afterthought in the discussion of conserva
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November 09, 2024
Articles

Motion Enters Into Agreement To Purchase Hydraulics Manufacturer: Motion Expands Further in Canada

Birmingham, Ala. – Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the operating assets of
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November 09, 2024
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Polish Archeologists Have Unearthed A 2,000-Year-Old Burial Ground In A Field Where Potatoes Were Being Grown Just A Week Prior

Included among the human remains was a bronze Roman coin bearing the image of the empress Crispina, wife of Emperor Commodus, made famous by the film Gladiator.
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November 08, 2024
Articles
Western Growers

Hub International Expands Agribusiness Insurance, Risk Solutions With Acquisition Of Western Growers Insurance Services In California

Chicago and Irvine, California – Hub International Limited (Hub), a leading global insurance brokerage and financial services firm, and Western Growers Association (WG) announced that Hub has acquired the retail insurance brokerage business of Western Gro
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November 08, 2024
Articles

Finding Nemo: Branston Launches Speedy Spud In Stores For Christmas

Ahead of the festive season, leading United Kingdom potato supplier Branston has once again launched its innovative hybrid Nemo spud to support demand for volume and faster cooking times at this time of year.
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November 08, 2024
Articles

Simplot Names G.Rey Reinhardt As AgriBusiness President

Boise, ID – The J.R. Simplot Company has named G.Rey Reinhardt as President of its AgriBusiness Group. Reinhardt will take over for Doug Stone who announced his retirement earlier this year.
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November 07, 2024
Articles

KIOTI Tractor Expands Operations With New Warehouse In Ontario

Wendell, N.C. – KIOTI Tractor, a division of Daedong-USA, recently announced its new warehouse facility in Milton, Ontario, Canada. The new facility will increase KIOTI’s operational capacity, allowing the company to deliver enhanced support and service t
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November 07, 2024
Articles

Tessenderlo Kerley Acquires Tiger-Sul Products

Phoenix, AZ – Tessenderlo Kerley has announced that it has acquired Tiger-Sul Products, a North American focused provider of sulfur-based fertilizer products, from Platte River Equity. The acquisition closed on Nov. 6.
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November 06, 2024
Articles

Potato Sustainability Alliance Welcomes New Member Companies, Grower Associates

St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin - The Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA) has welcomed six new members to its organization since the first quarter of 2024.
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November 06, 2024
Articles

Tara Artho Named New Executive Director Of Colorado Potato Administrative Committee

Tara Artho has joined the Colorado Potato Administrative Committee as its new executive director, replacing the retiring Jim Ehrlich. Artho will be based out of CPAC’s Monte Vista, CO, headquarters.
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November 05, 2024
Articles
Sean Ellis, Idaho Farm Bureau Federation

Value Of Idaho Ag Production Down 6 Percent

Pocatello – As expected, the total value of Idaho’s agricultural production declined in 2023 compared with the record year of 2022.
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November 05, 2024
Articles

Potato Retail Sales Volume Rises In July-September 2024: Most categories see volume increases, overall dollar sales remain stable

Denver – U.S. retail sales volume of potatoes was up 5.4 percent in July–September 2024 compared to the same period last year. Every category where volume rose — including fresh potatoes, chips, frozen potatoes, refrigerated potatoes, and deli-prepared si
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November 04, 2024
Articles

Eagle Eye Produce Launches Potato Bag With Recycled Content

Idaho Falls, ID – Eagle Eye Produce, a leading grower, packer, and distributor of a wide range of produce including potatoes, onions, watermelons, and mixed dry vegetables, has introduced the Harvest Select Idaho Potato Bag, now made with 25 percent recyc
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November 04, 2024
Articles

Idaho Potato Commission Drops New National TV Commercial Reminding Folks To Always Look For The Grown In Idaho Seal

Eagle, ID – Genuine Idaho Potatoes are a hot commodity as depicted in the Idaho Potato Commission’s (IPC) new television commercial, Knock Offs. A few shady characters are shown trying to pawn their potato products off as genuine Idaho Potatoes.
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November 03, 2024
Articles

AGCO Completes Divestiture Of Grain & Protein Business

Duluth, Ga. -- AGCO Corporation, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, has completed the previously announced divestiture of the majority of its Grain & Protein business to Ameri
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November 03, 2024
New Products

AVR Launches Size Measurement On Puma 4.0

AVR presents its latest innovation: the size measuring system on the Puma 4.0. Thanks to the camera system on the bunker filling web, growers get more accurate insight than ever into yields: potatoes are recognized using vision technology, while stones an
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November 02, 2024
Articles

Resilience And Transformation In Fiscal Year 2023/2024

On October 29, 2024, the General Meeting of Shareholders of Royal HZPC Group considered and adopted the 2023/2024 financial statements. The 2023 crop year was characterized in Europe by a late start due to high rainfall, followed by a hot and dry period.
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November 02, 2024
Articles

Branston Supports Lincolnshire Communities With Defibrillator Donations

Branston, one of the UK’s leading potato suppliers, has donated Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to two Lincolnshire businesses, helping to provide vital life-saving support to local communities in the event of an emergency.
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November 01, 2024
Articles

Vive Crop Protection Welcomes Chief Financial Officer

Vive Crop Protection, a leader in innovative agricultural solutions, has announced the appointment of Young Kim as the company's new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
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November 01, 2024
Articles
Meg Henderson, Mississippi State University

MSU, John Deere Partner For Research To Move Agricultural Autonomy Forward

Starkville, Miss. — Mississippi State University is partnering with John Deere through a master research agreement, establishing a framework for the university’s Agricultural Autonomy Institute to help develop technology to automate critical steps in the
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