U.S. farmers’ outlook improved in May as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index rose to 108, marking a 9-point increase from April. Both of the barometer’s subindices saw increases, with…
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U.S. retail sales volume of potatoes increased 5.6% in January – March 2024 compared to the same period last year, and dollar sales increased 4.4%, reaching nearly $4.6 billion. All…
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According to MarketsandMarkets, the agricultural sector is on the cusp of a digital revolution. The digital agriculture market, which encompasses the use of advanced technologies to improve farm operations and optimize…
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According to a research report “Global Agriculture Industry Outlook 2024 – Feeding the Future Through Innovation” published by MarketsandMarkets, the top ten agriculture markets will grow from $81.5 billion in 2023 to $94.3 billion…
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The U.S. House of Representatives Agriculture Committee passed its version of a $1.5 trillion The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 in the early-morning hours of May 24….
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By Beth Johnson, CEO and Founder, Food Directions As someone with a master’s degree in nutrition and 25 years in food policy, I’ve participated in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans…
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Carbon Robotics, the leader in AI-powered farming, has been recognized on the 2024 CNBC Disruptor 50 list. The CNBC Disruptor 50 is a prestigious honor recognizing the fastest-growing and most innovative…
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By Dale Lathim This spring has been full of surprises for growers of most crops in the Columbia Basin. Prices for most crops are down substantially from where they were…
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Potatoes USA announces nominations are now open for new Board Members for the 2025 term. The board is seeking nominees to fill a total of 33 open seats. Alabama, Alaska,…
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National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) CEO Ted McKinney praisedU.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson for releasing the Farm, Food, andNational Security Act of 2024 today…
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