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Secretary Rollins Takes Bold Action To Stop Wasteful Spending And Optimize USDA To Better Serve American Agriculture

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Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins addressed more than 400 USDA staffers, stakeholders and friends and pledged to bring greater efficiency to USDA to ensure it better serves American farmers, ranchers, and the agric

Secretary Rollins Delivers Opening Remarks At USDA Headquarters

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Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins delivered opening remarks at the Department of Agriculture to more than 400 USDA employees, stakeholders, and congressional members and staff as they welcomed her to her first full

The Little Potato Company Expands Microwave, Oven Or Grill Ready Lines With Trending Flavors

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Edmonton, Canada – The Little Potato Company, the No. 1 little potato company in North America, is introducing two extensions to its popular Microwave Ready and Oven or Grill Ready product lines: A Little Hot Honey Microwave Ready Kit and A Little Garlic

Kubota’s New MX4900: Highly Capable Cabbed Tractor At The Lowest Price Point In The Series

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Louisville, Ky. – From the 2025 National Farm Machinery Show, Kubota Tractor Corporation unveiled the MX4900, its newest addition to the company’s popular line of utility tractors.

Brooke L. Rollins Sworn In As 33rd U.S. Secretary Of Agriculture

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Washington, D.C. — Brooke Rollins was sworn in as the 33rd U.S. Secretary of Agriculture by Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Clarence Thomas in a private ceremony today at the Supreme Court building. The U.S. Senate confirmed Rollins by a vote

NPC Welcomes Confirmation Of Brooke Rollins As USDA Secretary

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Washington – National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles issued the following statement congratulating Brooke Rollins, who was confirmed today by the full Senate to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture:

SCFBA To Congress: Strengthen National Health And Food Security, Prioritize Specialty Crops In Farm Bill

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Washington – The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) called on Congress to advance a bipartisan farm bill that prioritizes investments in specialty crops, ensuring the long-term viability and competitiveness of growers.

Case IH Upgrades Performance And Comfort With New Farmall C Models

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Case IH is introducing the latest iteration of the Farmall C series tractor, building upon the legacy of the popular Farmall tractor while elevating performance, comfort and power.

A Look Back At The Idaho Potato Conference

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There is always so much to see and do at a potato conference and the most recent two-day Idaho Potato Conference was no different.

5 Expert Insights From Crop Nutrition Week 2025

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St. Johns, Mich. – Crop Nutrition Week 2025, a week-long virtual learning event hosted by AgroLiquid, delivered data-driven strategies to help growers build stronger returns on their fertility investments. Here are the top five insights shaping the upcomi

Pucker Up!

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Eagle, ID – French fries aren’t just a side dish—they’re an obsession! And this Valentine’s Day, the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) is turning that obsession into the ultimate gift with Kiss of French, a limited-edition lip luxury that captures the essence

Karn Joins Extension's Precision Agriculture Program

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Rupak Karn has joined North Dakota State University Extension as a precision agriculture specialist. He started in January 2025.

Unlocking The Secrets Of Nitrogen Use In Potatoes: A Path To Reduce Fertilizer Dependence

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In a world where food security is increasingly threatened by climate change and the population growth, researchers are turning to genetic solutions to enhance crop resilience. A recent study led by Salomé Prat, a CSIC researcher at CRAG has unveiled groun

Farmers’ Voices Shape The Future Of Biologicals In Specialty Crops

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Columbus, Ohio -- Specialty crop growers across the nation are speaking, and the agricultural biologicals sector is listening. In the first study of its kind to directly measure specialty crop grower perceptions regarding the use and value of biologicals,

Maine Potato Summit Recap

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The Maine Potato Summit was held on January 15 at the Smith Wellness Center at Northern Maine Community College.

AFBF President Duvall Shares Agriculture Challenges With Senate

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America’s farmers and ranchers need a new, modernized farm bill, a strengthened farm safety net, and open trading markets. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall traveled to the Capitol to emphasize those priorities to the Senate Agricultu