U.S. Frozen Potato Tariffs Eliminated in Japan
On April 1, Japanese tariffs on U.S. frozen potato products, such as French fries, were eliminated, down from 8.5 percent originally. “The elimination of this tariff puts our industry back…
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USDA Adds Over $330 Million in Specialty Crops Grants, Incentives to Purchase Fruits and Vegetables
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced April 13 the availability of more than $330 million to help agricultural producers and organizations in the food supply chain recover from the…
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AG Talk Tuesday Kicks Off May 4
University of Idaho Extension’s Ag Talk Tuesday sessions will resume May 4 at 11 am MDT for the 2021 season. Ag Talk Tuesdays are live, interactive sessions that focus on agriculture and…
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Potato Recipe Goes Viral on TikTok
A recipe for crispy roasted potatoes has become famous on TikTok, the popular video-sharing social network. The aptly named “Internet-Famous Crispy Potatoes” recipe is shared in a one-minute video that…
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Survey: How Does Stress Affect Farmers and Ranchers?
The Western Regional Agricultural Stress Assistance Program (WRASAP) is conducting a survey on farm stress. The survey results will be used to determine how assistance to farmers and ranchers will…
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Koch Agronomic Services Acquires Compass Minerals’ North American Micronutrient Assets
Koch Agronomic Services, LLC (Koch) reached agreement with Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) to purchase Compass Minerals’ North American micronutrient assets, the global intellectual property rights, with trademarks and patents, and…
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Wash. Potato & Onion Assoc. Lobbies For No Retroactive Overtime Pay
The Washington State House Appropriations Committee took testimony on March 30, on SB 5172, the ag overtime bill. A lobbyist with the Washington Potato & Onion Association, Diana Carlen, urged the committee…
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USDA Seeks Four Nominees for National Organic Standards Board
Deadline for Nominations: June 1, 2021 The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB), a 15-member volunteer advisory board appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture, considers public comments and makes recommendations on the National…
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Potatoes USA Elects 2021 -2022 Leadership
Potatoes USA elected new leadership during the annual meeting on March 11, 2021. The newly elected Chairman and Executive Committee will lead the Board through 2021-2022. Jaren Raybould of Saint…
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Vive Celebrates 15 Years
Vive Crop Protection is celebrating its 15th anniversary. During Vive’s 15 years, it has focused on helping farmers be more efficient using nanotechnology and other precision chemistry tools. Since its inception…
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