FY24 Ag Spending Bill Advances in House
On May 18, the House Ag Appropriations Subcommittee passed a Fiscal Year 2024 spending bill for USDA and FDA by a party-line voice vote. The bill includes major cuts to…
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World Potato Congress Awards Nairobi, Kenya the 2026 World Potato Congress
The World Potato Congress Inc. is pleased to announce that Nairobi, Kenya has been chosen as the site for its 2026 World Potato Congress. The proposed theme for this event is,…
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Aerial Applications Are More Effective and Accurate Than Ever Before
By Laura Temple/ Photography by Haley McCormick Aerial application can help growers cover more acres faster.Modern precision equipment guides aerial applications.Aerial application reduces opportunities for soil compaction. What goes up,…
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Snake River Weed Control Research Tour Set for June 15
The 2023 Snake River Weed Research Tour will be held at the Malheur Experiment Station in Ontario, Oregon on June 15, 2023. Registration: 8:00 to 8:30AMTour: 8:30 to 12:00 PM…
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Check Risk for Volunteer Potato Survival in Idaho
Potato growers in Idaho have a resource from the Idaho Crop Alerts Network to check their growing area for volunteer potato risk. Volunteer potatoes are potato tubers that are left…
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John Deere Debuts New 4075R Compact Utility Tractor and MY2024 Upgrades for 3R- and 4-Series Models
John Deere introduces the new 4075R Compact Utility Tractor for MY24.Building on machine durability and versatility, select 4R models and 4M heavy-duty models have been enhanced with heavy-duty front axles…
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Mike Carter to Lead Potatoes USA as Chairman
Potatoes USA, the marketing and promotion Board for the potato industry, elected new leadership during its Annual Meeting on March 15, 2023. Mike Carter of Rosholt, Wisconsin, was named Chairman…
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Macroeconomic and Interest Rate Outlook For May 2023
Watch the latest outlook with Dr. Ed Seifried, economist, university professor and nationally recognized speaker and author. In his presentation, Dr. Seifried shares insights and reactions following the release of…
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A Deep Dive Into the Potato Phosphorus Response Puzzle
By Carl Rosen, Professor, University of Minnesota Phosphorus (P) is a macronutrient essential for all forms of life. A deficiency of P in potatoes is associated with delayed vegetative growth,…
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NPC Estimates Economic Impact of Potato Industry
The National Potato Council (NPC) has released a new analysis of the national economic contribution of potatoes. According to the report, “Measuring the Economic Significance of the U.S. Potato Industry,”…
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