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Potato Growers Do Not Always Realize How Much Costs And Risks Potato Growing Means

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Gembloux, Belgium - Most potato farmers across the North-western European Potato Growers (NEPG) zone had a lot of luck during October and beginning of November to finish harvesting. Even though, some of the harvesting was done in very difficult and expens

12th Annual Idaho Potato Drop Rings In 2025 In The Gem State

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The annual Idaho Potato Drop once again drew a huge crowd on New Year’s Eve in downtown Boise, Idaho.

Spuddy Buddy Steals The Spotlight At The Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

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Boise, Idaho - The 2024 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl delivered everything fans could hope for — high-stakes drama, thrilling double-overtime action, unforgettable celebrations that perfectly captured the spirit of the game — and lots of potatoes, of course.

2025 Yamaha ATV Lineup

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Yamaha’s 2025 recreational ATV lineup is highlighted by the Grizzly – the ultimate adventure ATV featuring Yamaha’s legendary 700-class engine for reliable trail performance.

Grocery Shopping Trends: States That Spend The Most And Have The Best Access

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Austin, Texas — This holiday season, 80 percent of Americans will see their grocery bills increase, with 65 percent shopping more frequently during this time. Upgraded Points’ latest research explores these holiday spending habits and the regional differe

Potatoes: Real Food. Real Performance. A Campaign Transforming Consumer Perception

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Potatoes have long been a nutrient-dense powerhouse, ideally suited to fueling an active lifestyle. Yet, many consumers needed to be made aware of their impressive nutritional benefits. To change this, Potatoes USA launched the “Potatoes. Real Food. Real

Potato Seed Solutions Is Now EUROPLANT America

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Idaho Falls, Idaho – EUROPLANT announced that in conjunction with the reorganization of EUROPLANT Europe to incorporate its breeding and farming structure under the EUROPLANT brand, Potato Seed Solutions is now EUROPLANT America.

USDA Appoints 11 Members To Potatoes USA’s Board Of Directors

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Denver – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of 11 members to Potatoes USA’s Board of Directors. The appointees include nine producer members and one public member, who will serve three-year terms that expire Feb. 28, 2028.

Downey's Potato Chips Expands Meijer Relationship, Adding 39 Southeast Michigan Stores

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Waterford, Mich. -- Downey's Potato Chips, the Michigan-based maker of small batch kettle cooked chips, announced it has added 39 Meijer locations in Southeast Michigan as part of the grocer's 'Local Endcap' program. The program is designed to highlight l

Growing Safer Spuds: Removing Toxins From Potatoes

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Scientists have discovered a way to remove toxic compounds from potatoes, making them safer to eat and easier to store. The breakthrough could cut food waste and enhance crop farming in space and other extreme environments.

USDA Announces $300 Million In Additional Regional Agricultural Promotion Program Grants To Diversify U.S. Agricultural Export Markets

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Washington – U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the second round of Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) grants, which is intended to allocate $300 million to 67 partners once all legal and administrative requirements

Growers Edge Acquires AQUAOSO Technologies To Help Lenders Better Evaluate Farmland Values And Climate Risks

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Johnston, Iowa -- Growers Edge, a financial technology firm that provides modern financial products and data-driven tools for agricultural retailers, manufacturers and lenders, announced the acquisition of AQUAOSO Technologies, which offers its services u

KIOTI Expands Tractor Line With New RX40 Utility Tractor

New Products

Wendell, N.C. – KIOTI Tractor, a division of Daedong-USA, Inc. announces the addition of the next-generation RX40 Series utility tractor. Building upon the trusted legacy of the RX20 line, this new addition offers a superior blend of power, comfort, value

CLAAS FARMPOINT Adding New Location In Webster County, Iowa

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The new year will bring new options for CLAAS customers on the highly productive cropland located near Fort Dodge, Iowa, with the opening of a new CLAAS FARMPOINT location.

SCFBA Seeks Expansion Of MASC Program After Specialty Crops Excluded From Year-End Economic Aid Package

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Washington, D.C. – In a letter issued to the leaders of the U.S. House and U.S. Senate Agriculture Committees, the Co-Chairs of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) expressed their disappointment that specialty crop production – which represents

Potato LEAF Opens 2025 ‘Leadership In The Field’ Applications

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Washington – The Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) has announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2025?“Leadership in the Field: From Battlefield to Potato Field” program, held June 9-12, 2025, at the G