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U Of I Ag Forecasts Very Close To USDA Data

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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.

UW Researchers Study The Relationship Between Insects, Wind Turbines

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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

Motion Enters Into Agreement To Purchase Hydraulics Manufacturer

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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

Polish Archeologists Have Unearthed A 2,000-Year-Old Burial Ground In A Field Where Potatoes Were Being Grown Just A Week Prior

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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.

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

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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

Finding Nemo: Branston Launches Speedy Spud In Stores For Christmas

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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.

Simplot Names G.Rey Reinhardt As AgriBusiness President

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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.

KIOTI Tractor Expands Operations With New Warehouse In Ontario

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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

Tessenderlo Kerley Acquires Tiger-Sul Products

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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.

Potato Sustainability Alliance Welcomes New Member Companies, Grower Associates

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

Tara Artho Named New Executive Director Of Colorado Potato Administrative Committee

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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.

Value Of Idaho Ag Production Down 6 Percent

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

Potato Retail Sales Volume Rises In July-September 2024

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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

Eagle Eye Produce Launches Potato Bag With Recycled Content

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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

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

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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.

AGCO Completes Divestiture Of Grain & Protein Business

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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