Potatoes USA Elects New Chair
Potatoes USA has elected Shelley Olsen from Othello, Washington, to serve as chairwoman for the upcoming year. This is Olsen’s seventh year on the Potatoes USA board. Over the last…
Read MoreIndustry News
AgWest’s 12-Month Outlook for Potatoes Suggests Break-Even Returns for Contracted and Slightly Unprofitable for Uncontracted
A large 2023 Northwest crop has brought uncontracted potato prices to below break-even levels. Some regions are having difficulties securing potato contracts from processors, leading to fewer expected planted acres…
Read More
Redox Bio-Nutrients Expands Presence in Japan Through Stock Acquisition of Axxion Corporation
Redox Bio-Nutrients has acquired 10 percent of the Axxion Corporation LLC, marking an important step in the companies expanding international presence. Axxion was founded 42 years ago by Mory Ogata, and…
Read More
Farmer Sentiment Improves As Interest Rate Expectations Shift
By James Mintert and Michael Langemeier, Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture U.S. farmers’ perspective on the future improved in March helping to push the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer up 3…
Read More
AgWest’s Tips for Investing in Technology and Innovation
In this video update, the Ag Globetrotter, Dr. Dave Kohl, shares his thoughts about investing in technology and innovation. Key points include: Filter technology considerations with those that best fit…
Read More
Honey Bees at Risk for Colony Collapse from Longer, Warmer Fall Seasons
Cold storage for colonies could help mitigate climate change effects By Sara Zaske, WSU News & Media Relations The famous work ethic of honey bees might spell disaster for these busy…
Read More
USDA Awards Bulk Potatoes Contract
The Department of Agriculture purchased bulk potatoes for further processing for distribution to Federal food nutrition assistance programs for deliveries starting October 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Del Ray…
Read More
Trade and Exports Continue to Strengthen American Agriculture
By: Alexis M. Taylor, Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs American agriculture remains strong. Total U.S. agricultural exports reached $174.9 billion in 2023. American farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness…
Read More
Food & Ag’s Economic Impact Represents $9.6 Trillion
32 food and agriculture groups released the eighth annual Feeding the Economy report, a historic farm-to-fork economic impact study that helps to estimate the direct and indirect economic contributions of the food…
Read More
AMS Awards Contracts For Russets
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has awarded contracts to four different companies to buy bagged, fresh Russet potatoes. The contracts total $1,683,392 and are to be delivered between July 1,…
Read More