INDUSTRY DIRECTORY
April 30, 2025
New Products

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

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.
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April 30, 2025
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Tractor Supply Breaks Ground On New Distribution Center In Nampa, Idaho: Company’s 11th distribution center will bring more than 500 full-time jobs to the area and support more than 200 stores in the Pacific Northwest

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
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April 29, 2025
New Products

Utz Launches Limited Edition Lemonade Potato Chips

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.
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April 29, 2025
Articles

Late April Crop Update For Potato Planting From Across The U.S.

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
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April 29, 2025
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Guru Ramamurthy Appointed As New CFO For Bayer’s Crop Science Division

Monheim, Germany – Bayer announced that Guru Ramamurthy will become the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Bayer’s Crop Science division.
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April 28, 2025
New Products

John Deere Releases Sprayer Updates To Maximize Yields And Minimize Costs: New variable rate See & Spray Select, AutoTrac automation and ExactApply improvements help farmers maximize yield potential

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.
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April 28, 2025
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Jack Falinski, Michigan State University

Kang Xia Named MSU AgBioResearch Associate Director: Xia, former associate director of the Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station at Virginia Tech

East Lansing, Mich. — Kang Xia has been named associate director of Michigan State University AgBioResearch. Her appointment began April 14.
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April 27, 2025
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Restaurant Loyalty Is Quickly Eroding, Report Finds: There is an alarming trend emerging in the fast food and fast-casual restaurant market: diner loyalty to their favorite brands is eroding

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
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April 27, 2025
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New McCain Foods Impact Report Reveals Financial Barriers Are Stalling Hospitality Entrepreneurs and Calls on Government to Take Action

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
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April 26, 2025
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Massey Ferguson 8S Dyna E-Power Becomes The First Tractor To Complete The Morocco Desert Challenge

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.
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April 26, 2025
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Meat And Potatoes: The Better Meat Co. Turns Potatoes Into Meat: USPTO awards The Better Meat Co. sixth patent on Mycoprotein Production Process

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
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April 26, 2025
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Strafford, Missouri Welcomes New $13.5M John Deere Reman Facility

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!”
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April 25, 2025
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Potatoes USA

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

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.
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April 25, 2025
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Arctic Cat: Renewal Of Passion For Generations To Come

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.
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April 24, 2025
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AGCO Statement Regarding Current Tariffs Landscape

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
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April 24, 2025
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Wisconsin Senate Passes Testin’s Bipartisan Seed Potato Legislation

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:
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April 23, 2025
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USDA Delivers Immediate Relief To Farmers, Ranchers And Rural Communities Impacted By Recent Disasters

Fargo, ND - Yesterday, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced $340.6 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture disaster assistance to deliver relief to farmers, ranchers and rural communities impacted by natural disasters that have caused
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April 23, 2025
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Spring Outlook: Dry In The West, Milder Than Average In The South And East: Drought to develop or persist for Rocky Mountains, Southwest and southern Plains

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April 22, 2025
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Crop Update For Potato Planting From Across The U.S.

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
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April 22, 2025
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Can-Am Launches 10-Stop Utility Demo Experience Tour Across North America

Valcourt, Quebec – Can-Am, an iconic brand of BRP Inc., announced its new 2025 Utility Demo Experience tour. For the first time, Can-Am is hitting the road with a demo tour focused exclusively on its hardworking Defender and Outlander models.
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April 21, 2025
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Maine Potato Blossom Festival Set For July

The Maine Potato Blossom Festival, the premier summertime event in Aroostook County, Maine, is set for July 12-20.
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April 21, 2025
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Family Farm Alliance Hires New Mexico Water Attorney As New Executive Director : Samantha Barncastle will take over leadership duties on November 1

Klamath Falls, OR – The Family Farm Alliance today announced the appointment of Samantha Barncastle as its new Executive Director, effective November 1, 2025.
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April 18, 2025
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PERC Celebrates Earth Day, Propane’s Role In Clean And Resilient Energy On The Farm: As producers seek sustainable energy solutions, propane delivers lower emissions and increased reliability

Richmond, Va. – This Earth Day, the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is highlighting propane and renewable propane as key solutions for cutting emissions and delivering reliable energy amid global sustainability efforts.
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April 18, 2025
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University Of Idaho Grant To Help Farmers Terminated By USDA

Moscow, Idaho — The largest grant in University of Idaho’s history, intended to provide payment directly to Idaho producers for developing sustainable agricultural practices, was terminated this week as a result of new criteria implemented by the United S
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April 17, 2025
New Products

2025 Kawasaki Brute Force 750, Brute Force 750 EPS And Brute Force 750 EPS LE All-Terrain Vehicles

In the world of off-road adventures, the Brute Force® name has long been associated with reliability, functionality, and sporting ATV prowess. For 2025, the Kawasaki Brute Force 750 returns as a powerhouse for Kawasaki in the ATV class.
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April 17, 2025
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Cobank Quarterly: Tariffs Compound Economic Anxiety Among U.S. Consumers And Businesses Amid Fears Of Economic Slowdown: Historic shift in trade policy risks long-term loss of trust among key global market partners

Denver -- Consumer and business sentiment regarding the U.S. economic outlook continues to deteriorate after dropping sharply over the past few months. Rapidly worsening expectations about everything – from inflation and personal income to business and la
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April 16, 2025
New Products

Use Case: Enhancing Irrigation Efficiency With Clemons Pressure Filters In A Large-Scale Farm

Agriculture, often referred to as the world's oldest profession, has seen numerous technological advancements over the millennia. From the rudimentary tools of ancient civilizations to the high-tech machinery of today, each innovation has aimed to increas
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April 16, 2025
Articles

Kumm Joins BioSafe Systems

Brad Kumm has joined BioSafe Systems as the newest Agricultural Technical Sales Representative, overseeing the Great Plains and Northwest regions.
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April 15, 2025
Articles

AEM United States Ag Tractor and Combine Report – March 2025

Milwaukee -- The AEM Ag Tractor and Combine Report is provided monthly and is derived from AEM member companies through proprietary statistical reporting programs. The data is provided by AEM members and represents preliminary monthly retail sales of Ag e
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April 15, 2025
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Potatoes USA

Meet America's Next Speedy Spud

The Speedy Spud Sponsorship celebrates the fantastic benefits of potatoes for athletes of all fitness levels.
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April 14, 2025
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Steve Whittington, Phabian Makokha, Chris Long, and Stephanie Kipp, Michigan State University Extension

Economics Of Potato Seed Spacing And Planting Depth In Potato Production

Michigan is among the top ten potato producing states in the United States with a large component of the Michigan potato industry dedicated to supplying potatoes for nationwide chip manufacturers. Michigan State University (MSU) has invested decades into
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April 14, 2025
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2025 Snake River Weed Management Tours Are June 24 At Aberdeen, June 25 At Kimberly

The dates for the 2025 Snake River Weed Management Tours/field days have been set.
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April 13, 2025
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CNH Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition

Basildon - CNH announces that Oddone Incisa, the company’s current Chief Financial Officer (CFO), will step down and will be succeeded by James (Jim) Nickolas.
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April 12, 2025
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Ecorobotix And RDO To Introduce AI Sprayer Technology In Australia: New partnership with RDO Equipment Australia brings AI-Powered ARA Sprayer to Australia’s vegetable growing regions

Yverdon-Les-Bains, Switzerland -- Ecorobotix, a Swiss company specialising in AI-driven agricultural technology, is expanding into Australia through a strategic dealer partnership with RDO Equipment Australia.
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April 12, 2025
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The Rising Wave Of Agritech Platforms: Revolutionizing Agriculture For The Future

Agriculture, one of the oldest industries in the world, is undergoing a digital transformation. The introduction of Agritech platforms has made it possible to merge cutting-edge technology with traditional farming practices.
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April 12, 2025
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east-fruit.com

Potato Prices In Ukraine Continue To Decline

Ukrainian potato producers are once again being forced to lower prices for their products, according to analysts from the EastFruit project. As of today, there is an oversupply of potatoes on the Ukrainian market.
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April 11, 2025
New Products

Loveland Products and Ascribe Bioscience Expand Collaboration To Develop New Phytalix-Based Solutions For U.S. Row Crops

Loveland, CO – Loveland Products, Inc., the proprietary products company for Nutrien Ag Solutions and a leading provider of crop input solutions, and Ascribe Bioscience, the developer of the biofungicide Phytalix, announced the expansion of their collabor
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April 11, 2025
Articles

2025 North Carolina Potato Festival Scheduled For Mid May

The 2025 North Carolina Potato Festival, located in downtown Elizabeth City, is set for May 16-18.
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April 10, 2025
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Ryan Hanrahan, Farm Policy News, University of Illinois

Key Ag Inputs Exempt From New Reciprocal Tariffs

Agri-Pulse’s Oliver Ward reported late last week that “certain agriculture inputs will be exempt from the 10 percent across-the-board duties and higher reciprocal duties applied to specific trade partners, according to a detailed list of carveouts publish
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April 10, 2025
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Michigan Potato Assessment Cap To Go Up After MDARD Discovers Error In Vote Tabulation

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) notified the Michigan Potato Industry Commission (MPIC) on Friday, April 4, that there was an error found in the tabulation process for commercial potato acreage in Michigan of a recent
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April 09, 2025
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Enactus-UPEI Takes Top Prizes For Spuds2Suds Potato Soap

After three months of brainstorming, determination, and refining their ideas, Enactus-UPEI, a club dedicated to sustainable entrepreneurship, successfully developed a potato soap product called Spuds2Suds.
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April 09, 2025
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Growers, Start Your Planters: Crop Update For Potato Planting From Across The U.S.

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 because p
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April 08, 2025
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TFI Praises Congress For Supporting Phosphate And Potash As Critical Minerals In Letter To DOI’s Burgum

Arlington, VA – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) praised members of Congress in both chambers for joining a letter sent to Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum in support of phosphate and potash being included on the U.S. Geological Survey’s lis
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April 08, 2025
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Sean Ellis, Idaho Farm Bureau Federation

Four Straight Years Of Farm Export Records For Idaho

Pocatello – Idaho has set a record for total value of agricultural exports for four straight years.
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April 07, 2025
Articles

What Is The Impact Of Trump’s Tariff Policy On The European Frozen Fries Industry?

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will introduce a 20 percent import tariff on European products. For the potato market, the big question is: what impact will this measure have? Or could it perhaps even create new opportunit
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April 07, 2025
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Taylor Farms Announces Acquisition Of FarmWise’s Business

Taylor Farms, North America’s leading producer of ready-to-eat salads and healthy fresh foods, has announced its acquisition of FarmWise’s business, an agricultural technology robotics company specializing in precision weeding and thinning solutions.
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April 07, 2025
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National Young Farmers Coalition

New Bipartisan Bill Introduced In The U.S. House And Senate Proposes Innovative Solutions To The Farmland Access Crisis

Washington, D.C. – Last week, the bipartisan New Producer Economic Security Act was introduced in the U.S. House and Senate by Representatives Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13), Zach Nunn (R-IA-03), Joe Courtney (D-CT-02), Don Davis (D-NC-01), Eric Sorenson (D-IL
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April 06, 2025
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Alliance Agri Star II 1 Million Tires Sold Worldwide: Milestone Achievement

Hiratsuka - Alliance, a leading global brand of agricultural and off-highway tires under Yokohama-ATG, announced a historic milestone: the sale of 1 million Agri Star II tires worldwide. This achievement underscores the tire’s performance, innovative desi
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April 04, 2025
New Products

Carbon Robotics Introduces The First And Only Tractor Autonomy Solution With Real-Time Remote Supervision And Control

Seattle -- Carbon Robotics, the leader in AI-powered farming, announced the launch of Carbon AutoTractor, a breakthrough tractor autonomy solution. Powered by Carbon AI, Carbon AutoTractor is installed on existing tractors and is remotely monitored by Car
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April 04, 2025
Articles

USDA ARS Releases 2025 Projected Plantings

The USDA Agricultural Research Service has released its projected crop plantings for the U.S. in 2025. This projection, however, does not include potatoes.
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April 03, 2025
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Greg Johnson, Vice President of Media, Blue Book Services

Mexican, Canadian Produce Exempted From New Tariffs

As promised, President Trump imposed various levels of tariffs on U.S. trading partners, calling it a national emergency.
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April 03, 2025
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American Farm Bureau Federation

Additional Tariffs Will Take Toll On America’s Farmers

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on President Trump’s announcement that the United States will impose reciprocal tariffs on trading partners.
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April 03, 2025
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NDSU Extension to Host Tariffs And Trade Impacts Webinar

North Dakota State University Extension will host a special edition of its monthly Agricultural Market Situation and Outlook webinar series to discuss the status of tariffs and trade, and the expected impacts on North Dakota agriculture at 1 p.m. Central
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April 02, 2025
Articles

Pesticide Use, The EPA And ESA

We listened to three different presentations this past winter covering the topic of pesticide use and its relationship with the EPA, specifically the EPA’s Bulletins Live! Two requirements, as well how pesticide use and the Endangered Species Act.
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April 02, 2025
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Earthoptics Launches Scalable $4/Acre Total Farm Platform, Marking Its First Significant Step Post-Merger With Pattern Ag

Minneapolis - EarthOptics announced its new subscription-based Total Farm program for the 2025 crop year. This is the company’s first collaborative release following last year’s merger of EarthOptics and Pattern Ag, two ag technology firms each founded in
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April 01, 2025
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Family Farm Alliance

Issue Alert! "The Green Desert": Airs on PBS stations nationwide

A dazzling documentary film on Colorado River water challenges - co-sponsored by the Family Farm Alliance - will be broadcast on PBS stations across the country, beginning in April.
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April 01, 2025
Articles

Vive Expands AZteroid FC 390 Canadian Label to More Crops, Unlocking Greater Disease Control

Toronto, Ontario – Vive Crop Protection has announced a label expansion for AZteroid FC 390 in Canada, bringing its proven disease control to a wider range of crops including sugarbeets, radishes and a group of high-value root vegetables.
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April 01, 2025
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Daniel Munch, Economist, American Farm Bureau Federation

Farmers Caught In Crossfire Of Chinese Ship Fee Fight

With more than 20% of U.S. agricultural production destined for foreign markets, exports are critical to the financial success of American farmers and ranchers. In 2024, U.S. farmers exported over 144 million metric tons of agricultural products, valued a
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