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Limits On Foreign Ownership Of U.S. Farmland Gain Support In Congress, Despite Skepticism

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Washington — Bipartisan momentum is building in Congress to restrict China and other foreign adversaries from purchasing U.S. farmland, a reflection of a similar push by some states as well as apprehension over Chinese spy balloons, rising land prices and

Researchers Patent Water-Soluble Plastic Material Based On Potato Starch

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The University of Alicante Waste, Energy, Environment and Nanotechnology (REMAN) research group has developed a process for obtaining a water-soluble plastic material based on potato starch, which will soon be introduced on the market through the UA techn

BASF Advances Innovation Pipeline With Integrated Solutions To Accelerate Agriculture's Transformation

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BASF presents the latest advancements in its agricultural innovation pipeline of crop protection, seeds and traits, and digital solutions. Their focus is to provide much-needed solutions for farmers to overcome local and crop system specific pest pressure

McCain Foods Makes Largest Global Investment In Company History

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Toronto, ON – McCain Foods is making a substantial investment in Coaldale, doubling the size of its facility and output in Coaldale, AB.

Critical Component Of The Restorative Soils Program Patented 

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East Hartford, CT — After much dedicated work, BioSafe Systems has been awarded US patent number 11439151 B2 titled “Process For Treating an Agricultural Medium.” The patent establishes the company’s innovative  and original idea and qualifies its develop

Yanmar America Dealer Modifies YT3 Tractor For Wheelchair Access

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Adairsville, GA – Tractor Bob’s, a dealer of Yanmar America Corporation, has designed and fabricated a tractor conversion for a handicapped customer in a wheelchair. The Yanmar YT3 chair lift is the first chair lift on a compact Yanmar tractor and allows

EPA Opens Application Period For Grant Supporting Education And Training For Pesticide Applicators

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Washington – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is accepting applications from Tribal and state governments, nonprofits and universities for a $15 million grant opportunity to administer a national program on education and training for people

How Insects Survive Cold: The Potential Effect Of A Mild Winter

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Large insect populations are possible this year, but many factors determine overwintering survival and success.

BASF Focuses On Solutions For Today – And Tomorrow – At 2023 Events

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Research Triangle Park, NC — BASF embraced the theme of this year’s Commodity Classic – Preparing for the Next Generation – by sharing its growing portfolio of solutions at the three-day event in Orlando last week.

USDA Announces $29 Million To Increase American-Made Fertilizer Production

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Orlando, Fla. – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the Department received $3 billion in applications from more than 350 independent businesses from 47 states and 2 territories for the first two rounds of a new gran

BRANDT Spotlights New High-Performance Seed Solutions At Commodity Classic

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Springfield, Ill. – BRANDT highlighted new nutrient and enzyme-based seed solutions for the 2023 growing season: BRANDT EnzUp Grain ST, BRANDT SeedZone Zn and BRANDT EnzUp SeedFlow Zn.

AFBF Signs Right To Repair MOU With Case IH, New Holland

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Washington - The American Farm Bureau Federation and CNH Industrial brands, Case IH and New Holland, signed a memorandum of understanding that provides farmers and ranchers the right to repair their own farm equipment.

United Potato Growers Of Canada Pleased To Announce Welcome Re-Joining Members

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Guelph – At the recent Ontario Potato Board Trade Show and Conference in Guelph, Ontario, and following the recent meeting of the Ontario Board of Directors, the United Potato Growers of Canada is pleased to announce that the Ontario Potato Board has vote

New Variety Will Help Age-Old Crop Prosper Beyond The 21st Century

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Spuds are survivors.

New Estimates Reveal Major 2022 Weather Disasters Caused Over $21 Billion In Crop Losses

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Weather-associated production risk is an inherent factor in farmers’ and ranchers’ everyday business environment. Through heavy rain, hail, snow, winds and drought, farming families prepare land, plant and harvest knowing their livelihoods are reliant on

Export Value Increases For All U.S. Potato Types From July–December 2022

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Denver – With international markets across the globe showing solid signs of recovery, it’s no surprise that the value of U.S. potato exports was up for all potato types July–December 2022, compared with the same six months in 2021. During this time, the v