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Reyco Systems Expands Presence With New Facility In Columbia Basin, Washington

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Eltopia, WA – Reyco Systems, a global leader in innovative food processing technology, has announced the opening of its new manufacturing and repair facility in Eltopia, WA. This strategic initiative is designed to strengthen Reyco's connection with custo

Research Team Led By MSU Scientist Receives $6M USDA Grant To Study Pest-Management Strategies For Potato Systems

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East Lansing, Mich. — A research team led by Zsofia Szendrei, a professor in MSU’s Department of Entomology, has received a $6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to study insect p

AMAZONE And FieldView To Collaborate On Smart Farming

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AMAZONE, the renowned agricultural equipment manufacturer, and FieldView, Bayer's leading platform for digital agriculture, are starting a strategic collaboration with the aim of further promoting and simplifying the adaptation of smart farming practices.

Unlock The Future Of Potato Farming And Register Now For The 2024 Canadian Potato Summit

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This year’s summit returns with a stellar panel of speakers who will look into their crystal ball for insights into 2024, as well as provide the latest in research and breeding news.

USDA Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony For The Sam Farr United States Crop Improvement And Protection Research Center In Salinas, California

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Salinas, Calif. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of the newly constructed Sam Farr United States Crop Improvement and Protection Research Center in Salinas, Californi

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions Highlights Pumps For Seed Treatment Applications

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Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS) highlights a wide range of pumps ideal for seed treatment applications. For low-pressure feed pump applications, Watson-Marlow offers Qdos chemical metering pumps, as well as its cased peristaltic pumps.

USDA, U.S. Small Business Administration Strengthen Partnership To Create Jobs And Economic Growth In Rural America

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Reno, Nev. – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced that USDA is strengthening its longstanding partnership with the Small Business Administration (SBA) to create jobs and expand access to new and better mark

New Holland Reveals The New CR11, The Next-Generation Flagship Combine

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In a major development in high-capacity harvesting, New Holland Agriculture is revealing the new CR11 combine. The CR11 combine incorporates new cutting-edge technologies that will help drive down the total cost of harvesting for large grain farmers and i

USDA Announces 2022 Census Of Agriculture Data Release Details, Preliminary Return Rate, And Upcoming Special Studies

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Washington – The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will release the 2022 Census of Agriculture data on Feb. 13, 2024.

It’s Official – One Lucky Utz Fan Wins Free Utz Snacks For Life

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Hanover, Pa.--Utz, a leading U.S. brand of salty snacks, has revealed the grand prize winner of its Ultimate Utz Fan contest. The contest celebrates the 102-year-old brand’s super fans' creativity and passion for Utz snacks.

Celebrating Thanksgiving Foods

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The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service released the attached photo to illustrate U.S. export facts when it comes to traditional Thanksgiving Day foods.

U Of I, USDA Testing Ways To Stop Potatoes From Bruising

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Moscow, Idaho — The potato industry has a term for the unpleasant surprise of cutting into a seemingly good spud to find a dark bruise inside.

Potato LEAF’s Leadership Institute Class Of 2024 Announced

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Washington – The Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) has announced the 2024 class of the potato industry’s Leadership Institute. Over the 10-day program, Feb. 21-March 1, participants will receive an overview of the loca

New Plant Hardiness Map, Used By Gardeners Nationwide And Based On OSU Climate Data, Unveiled

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Corvallis, Ore. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture released its new Plant Hardiness Zone Map, the national standard by which gardeners can determine which plants are most likely to survive the coldest winter temperatures at a certain location.

USDA Unveils Updated Plant Hardiness Zone Map

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Washington — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a new version of its Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PHZM), updating this valuable tool for gardeners and researchers for the first time since 2012. USDA’s Plant Hardiness Zone Map is the standard

Survey: Half Of Consumers Plan To Order From Or Dine At Restaurants For Thanksgiving

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Atlanta — Inspired by convenience and cost savings, one-third of consumers (32 percent) plan to order takeout/delivery for Thanksgiving dinner this year while 17 percent plan to dine in person at a restaurant.