Ag World Golf Classic Benefit Auction Now Live
If you can’t attend the AgWorld Golf Classic, you can still help out the cause. Funds raised from the online auction benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Inland Northwest. The…
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Farmer Sentiment Plummets as Production Costs Skyrocket
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped to its lowest level since April 2020, down 22 points in May to a reading of 99. Agricultural producers’ perceptions regarding current conditions on…
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USDA Seeks Nominees for the National Potato Promotion Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service is seeking nominees for the National Potato Promotion Board to succeed 65 members with terms that expire Feb. 28, 2023. The deadline…
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Bayer Makes $160 Million Commitment to Zero Hunger Pledge
Pledge commitment to achieve Zero Hunger by 2030 for regions within Asia, Africa and Latin AmericaPledge includes large commitment of vegetable and rice seeds which form part of the company’s…
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Colorado Hosts USDA Under Secretary for Mexico Export Discussion
The Colorado Potato Administrative Committee hosted USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt, Colorado Governor Jared Polis, representatives from the Colorado Department of Agriculture, and other stakeholders…
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Observation of Memorial Day
Originally called Decoration day, Memorial Day takes place on the last Monday in the Month of May each year at 3:00 p.m. local time. The observance is to honor the…
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Update on Ag World Golf Classic June 14 and 16
Golf spots still are still available in Moses Lake for the AG World Golf Classic on June 16. There is a waitlist for Kennewick on June 14. There is still…
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Researcher Finds Fighting White-Nose Syndrome in Bats Benefits Agriculture
Forget Batman, the Bat is Agriculture’s Unsung Hero For years, bats have gotten a bad rap as the creepy creatures lurking in the dark. But for just as long, agricultural…
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War in Ukraine Surges Potato Prices
Where Does Our Food Come From? In a new comprehensive report titled Where Does Our Food Come From?, University of Potomac has identified the world’s top producers and the commodities…
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U.S. Potato Exports Show Continued Signs of Recovery
With many countries around the globe relaxing restrictions and showing signs of recovery from the pandemic, demand for U.S. potato exports is strong in many markets. During the first three…
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