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Nationwide Search Launched For New Executive Director

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The Family Farm Alliance board of directors has announced that it has initiated a nationwide search for a new executive director. Dan Keppen (OREGON), who has served as the organization’s executive director since March 2005, announced earlier this month i

New Holland To Showcase Advancements In Precision Technology For Growers At FIRA USA 2024

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Woodland, Calif. – New Holland, a global leader in agricultural machinery and solutions, is once again partnering with FIRA USA, the premier event for agricultural robotics and automation and meeting place for farmers, industrialists, start-ups, scientist

Ukraine Ag Sector War Losses Could Top $80 Billion

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Reuters reported at the beginning of October that “indirect losses in Ukraine’s key agricultural sector caused by the Russian invasion could reach $83 billion by the end of 2025, mainly due to falling harvests, the Kyiv School of Economics (KSE) said on T

Michigan Potato Industry Commission Welcomes Back Denise Amburgey As Business Manager

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Denise Amburgey decided she wasn't ready to be retired just yet.

Smallholder Farmers From Africa Call For Improved Access To Technology To Enable Regenerative Agriculture And Foster Resilience

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Rome, Italy – Smallholder farmers in Africa benefit from regenerative agriculture through a diverse set of practices but need better access to technology. This is the key outcome of the second Roundtable of African Farmers, co-organized by the Pontifical

Syensqo Launches AgRHEA LifeXtend Plus To Raise The Bar In Biological Formulations

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Brussels -- Syensqo is launching AgRHEA LifeXtend Plus, a technology disruptor for microbial-based formulations, that offers unmatched shelf life to accelerate the adoption of more sustainable agriculture methods.

AEM United States Ag Tractor And Combine Report - September 2024

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Milwaukee -- The AEM Ag Tractor and Combine Report is provided monthly and is derived from AEM member companies through proprietary statistical reporting programs. The data is provided by AEM members and represents preliminary monthly retail sales of Ag e

The First Perfume With The Scent Of … Polish Potatoes

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The Polish brand Bohoboko has launched a unique product: the first perfume with the scent of Polish potatoes.

Estimated 20,000 Show Up To Celebrate Idaho Potatoes

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Meridian, Idaho – Thousands of people flowed into Kleiner Memorial Park Sept. 20-22 to celebrate Idaho’s famous potato.

USDA Awards First $25 Million For Assisting Specialty Crop Exports

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Washington – U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor announced that USDA has awarded more than $25 million to support eight projects under the new Assisting Specialty Crop Exports (ASCE) i

Reinke Manufacturing Unveils E3: The First Precision Series Of Center Pivot Systems

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Deshler, Neb. -- Reinke Manufacturing, a global leader in irrigation systems and technology, today unveiled E3™, the first precision series of center pivot systems. The patented irrigation system offers unmatched accuracy and performance, providing tremen

Value Of All Potatoes Sold In 2023 In Idaho, Oregon, Washington Was $2.63 Billion

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The final value of Idaho's 2023 potato crop sold was $1.26 billion, down 11 percent from 2022. The marketing year average price for potatoes in Idaho was $9.63 per cwt, down $2.87 from last year.

USDA Announces Actions To Lower Food Prices, Bring Fairness To Farmers, And Promote More Competitive Food Supply Chains

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Washington — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced multiple steps to deliver on the President’s Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy to promote fair and competitive markets for American farmers and ranchers, and l

Lamb Weston Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results; Announces Restructuring Plan, Updates Fiscal Year 2025 Outlook

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Eagle, Idaho -- Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. announced its results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 and updated its full year earnings targets for fiscal 2025.

Survey Shows Loyalty Wanes As Consumers Remain Frustrated With Rising Prices

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Chicago – A recent survey conducted by R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company (RRD) found that consumers across key demographic groups have reached a breaking point and are shifting their shopping habits -- prioritizing value over brand loyalty, favoring less expe

CNH Brands Recognized With EIMA Innovation Awards

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Basildon, United Kingdom - Products from its iconic agriculture brands, Case IH and New Holland, have been honored with 2024 EIMA International Technical Innovation Awards.