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Hearing Held Dec. 18 For Potato Growers' Proposed Amendment

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The Michigan Potato Industry Commission and Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) will host a public hearing on Dec. 18 to take comment on MPIC’s proposal to adjust the assessment cap to reflect a rate of not more than 9-1/2 cen

Modern Spin On Vintage Ag Practice Yields Benefits For Food, Farms

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An ocean has formed in Washington state – a sea of orange marigolds near Simplot’s Othello facility. The pretty flowers have a pretty important mission: improve soil health for the company and its growers.

USDA Announces Two Prominent Speakers For The 2025 Agricultural Outlook Forum

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Washington - The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces the addition of two prominent speakers to the agenda for the 101st Agricultural Outlook Forum, “Meeting Tomorrow’s Challenges, Today,” scheduled for February 27-28, 2025.

From Field To Farm: The US Pro Athletes Trying Their Hand At Agriculture

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When Jason Brown speaks to schoolchildren, they clamor to hear about his seven-year NFL career. A mountain of a man who stood six-three and weighed 330lbs in his prime, he excelled at center – gridiron speak for the innermost lineman who initiates offensi

Fresno State, Northern Illinois Accept Invites To The Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

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Boise, Idaho – The 28th Famous Idaho Potato Bowl will feature Fresno State from the Mountain West (MW) and Northern Illinois University from the Mid-American Conference (MAC).

What Are We Learning About Soil Health?

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There has been a lot of speculation recently about how management practices affect soil health, but not a lot of documented results from long-term studies under western U.S. climatic conditions.

2024 Farm Income Decline Confirmed In USDA Update

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USDA’s December 2024 farm income forecast confirms just how tough a year it’s been for American agriculture, with slightly revised projections offering little relief to farmers, who are losing nearly a quarter of their income in two years.

2024 Canadian Potato Production Notches Another Record Harvest

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Canadian growers harvested a fourth consecutive record potato crop in 2024, as production rose 0.3 percent year over year in 2024 to 127.0 million hundredweight due to an increase in harvested area.

Branston Gains International Validation On Net-Zero Goals

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The ambitious net-zero goals of leading potato supplier Branston have been recognised by a pioneering organisation that supports businesses around the world to tackle the climate crisis.

PepsiCo South Africa Expands Potato Chips Production Plant With R746 Million Investment Creating More Jobs

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PepsiCo South Africa has expanded its Isando factory with a new state-of-the-art potato chip production line with R746 million ($4.1 million USD) investment. This will create 100 more jobs in the community and position the company to meet the growing appe

University Of Idaho Extension To Host Ag Outlook Seminar In Boise

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Boise, Idaho — Registration will be open through Dec. 13 for an annual University of Idaho Extension seminar featuring presentations on input cost analysis and supply, demand and price outlook for Idaho’s major commodities.

Ecorobotix Expands U.S. Operations With Growing Team, New Location, And Nationwide Reach

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Pasco, Wash. – Ecorobotix, the Swiss agricultural technology leader known for its innovative AI-powered ultra-high-precision sprayer, is accelerating its growth in the U.S. high value specialty crop market.

North Dakota Fresh Market Potato Cultivar/Selection Trial Results For 2024

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Potato cultivars or selections included in this report were selected from recently released cultivars, advancing selections with release potential (numbered lines progressing through the trial process), or cultivars that are new to the U.S. Standard potat

Yara North America Launches YaraAmplix Biostimulant Portfolio To Drive Sustainable Food Production

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Tampa, Fla. – Marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to advancing a sustainable, resilient food system, Yara North America is launching the YaraAmplix biostimulant portfolio in the United States and Canada.

Volunteer Potato Risk In Michigan

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Volunteer crops are a unique type of weed -- they occur when the remains of a previously grown crop are present in a field that has been rotated to a different crop. Volunteer potatoes are particularly problematic because leftover tubers in the ground pro

King Joins OTR As VP Of Aftermarket Sales

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Rome, Ga. – OTR Engineered Solutions (OTR) has hired John King as its new Vice President of Aftermarket Sales.