INDUSTRY DIRECTORY
April 29, 2023
New Products

Sentera Extends Compatibility Of 6X To Freefly Systems: 6X Sensor now compatible with drone system

St. Paul, Minn. – Sentera, the industry-leading provider of ag analytics, announced that its 6X Sensor, which delivers science-grade multispectral data for the ag industry, is now fully compatible with the Astro drone from Freefly Systems, an American man
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April 29, 2023
Articles

Boosting Colorado’s Strong Agriculture Industry: Governor Polis Signs Bipartisan Legislation Into Law

Denver - Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed bills into law, continuing to support Colorado’s hardworking farmers and ranchers.
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April 28, 2023
Articles

USDA Invests Over $46M In Sustainable Agriculture Research And Education

Washington — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an investment of more than $46 million in the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program, which has funded farmer-driven grants and grassroots education programs resulting
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April 28, 2023
New Products

Bosch BASF Smart Farming Is Now ONE SMART SPRAY: New global brand name supports commercialization activities

Research Triangle Park, NC – Bosch BASF Smart Farming, the joint venture between Bosch and BASF Digital Farming to globally market and sell smart farming technology, announced today its new brand name: ONE SMART SPRAY.
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April 27, 2023
Articles

Sustainable Potato Production The Focus Of New Funding For University Of Lethbridge Researchers

Potatoes are an important economic crop in southern Alberta and, around the world, the humble potato is a key component of global food security.
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April 27, 2023
Articles
Sean Ellis, Idaho Farm Bureau Federation

Report: Food And Ag Sectors Have Massive Impact On Economy

Pocatello – A recently released national report shows the food and agriculture industries combined have a massive impact on the nation’s economy.
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April 26, 2023
Articles

PREEC Battles Growing Palmer Amaranth Problem

Lincoln, Neb. —Palmer amaranth has been in the Nebraska Panhandle for at least the past 10 years. However, only in the past few years has the population surged throughout the region.
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April 26, 2023
Articles
Seth Truscott, College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences

Engineers, Plant Scientists Decoding Electrochemical Signals Of Soil Health

Seeking new tools to improve soil health, scientists at Washington State University are studying electric signals that bounce between plants and the underworld community of microbes that sustains them.
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April 25, 2023
Articles

Federal Agencies Approve Soda Springs, Idaho, Phosphate Mine In Order To ‘Keep Up With National Demand’

Soda Springs, Idaho — The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management Idaho Falls District and U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Caribou-Targhee National Forest are each releasing a record of decision approving the Husky 1 North Dry Ridge Mine a
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April 24, 2023
Articles

‘Steering Towards A Bright Future’: HZPC Americas Corp. Names New President

HZPC Americas Corp. announced its new president, Aron Derbidge. Beginning May 1, 2023, Derbidge will step into the role to lead HZPC operations across the United States and Canada.
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April 24, 2023
Articles

Idaho Potato Commission Seeks Input On Labeling Requirement

The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) received a petition from the Idaho Grower Shippers Association (IGSA) requesting that the IPC amend its administrative rules to remove the variety labeling requirements for all non-russet varieties of potatoes grown in Id
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April 23, 2023
New Products

Gripple Reveals New High Tensile Barbed Wire Joiner

Aurora, IL - Gripple, the market leading manufacturer of wire joiners and tensions for agricultural fencing, has released a new wire joiner specifically for use with high tensile barbed wire.
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April 23, 2023
Articles

Many California Growers Will Receive 100 Percent Of Water Allocation

In a pair of press releases from the California Department of Water Resources and the Bureau of Reclamation, California growers were given some good news. Both agencies said they expect to be able to deliver 100 percent of the water allocations to growers
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April 22, 2023
Irrigation
Lyndon Kelley and Younsuk Dong, Michigan State University Extension

Irrigation Season: Start With Inspections And Repairs

Running through a checklist of inspections and repairs for each irrigation system greatly improves the chance of being able to start irrigating the day the crop needs it.
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April 22, 2023
Articles
Wageningen University & Research

Breakthrough In Fight Against Devastating Potato Disease

Potatoes are the third most important food crop in the world after rice and wheat in terms of human consumption. But potato world production is threatened by potato late blight, one of the most devastating potato diseases, which causes globally 3-10 billi
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April 21, 2023
Articles
Tory Moore, UF/IFAS Public Relations Specialist

Potato Breeding Program Launches Out Of Uf/IFAS Hastings Agricultural Extension Center: Varieties will be developed to withstand Florida’s intense growing pressures including heat, humidity, pests and disease

Gainesville, Fla. — For more than 50 years, UF/IFAS research and extension teams have grown potatoes – in what are called variety trials — at the UF/IFAS Hastings Agricultural Extension Center. In these trials, scientists discover which potatoes will be m
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April 21, 2023
Articles

Updated Grow Smart Advantage Tool Helps Growers With Ever-Evolving Challenges In Field

Research Triangle Park, N.C. — BASF Agricultural Solutions has updated its Grow Smart Advantage tool to reflect 2023 competitor rebates and BASF performance values, enabling growers, channel partners, and crop consultants to secure greater ROI at harvest.
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April 20, 2023
Articles

Ag Talk Tuesdays Reaching Producers

On certain Tuesday mornings throughout summer, University of Idaho Extension experts and agricultural professionals meet virtually to share observations on crop progress, pest and disease threats and other timely topics in statewide food production.
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April 20, 2023
Articles

Government Of Canada Welcomes The Federal Court Decision Regarding Potato Wart

Ottawa, ON - The Government of Canada accepts the decision rendered by the Federal Court, resulting from an application for judicial review brought by the Prince Edward Island Potato Board (PEI PB). The PEI PB challenged a series of decisions by the Canad
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April 19, 2023
Articles

Alliance Requests Ag Secretary To Engage In Columbia River Mediation

At the request of its Pacific Northwest members, the Family Farm Alliance earlier this week transmitted this letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, requesting Biden Administration Cabinet-level intervention in mediation talks involving the F
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April 19, 2023
Articles

Nominations Open For 2024 Potatoes USA Board Members

Denver — Potatoes USA announces nominations are now open for new board members for the 2024-2027 term.
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April 18, 2023
Irrigation
USDA Agricultural Research Service

A Delicate Balance: Enriching Our Land, Protecting Our Water

Under the Microscope: What are the issues related to runoff from farms?
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April 18, 2023
Articles
Alliance for Potato Research & Education

Beyond ‘Good Vs. Bad’ – A New, More Comprehensive Approach To Evaluate Carbohydrate Quality And Improve Health Equity

Despite the broad diversity of the U.S. population, dietary recommendations often overlook the positive contributions of cultural foods to build healthy dietary patterns. This is especially true when it comes to carbohydrate food guidance, where prevailin
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April 17, 2023
Articles

Canadian Potato Storage Holdings – April 1

Total Canadian Potato Storage Holdings on April 1, 2023, are up 3.1 percent over 2022 numbers for the same period.
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April 17, 2023
New Products

2024 Trinity EagleBed Landing Before Harvest

The 2024 Trinity EagleBed boasts the latest features to maximize efficiency in and out of the field.
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April 16, 2023
Articles

Fastline Marketing Group Launches Fastline Auctions, Offering Low Commission Rates And A State-Of-The-Art Online Experience For Buyers And Sellers

Buckner, KY - Fastline Marketing Group has announced the launch of Fastline Auctions, a new service aimed at helping farmers and dealers list their agricultural equipment for auction on Fastline.com.
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April 16, 2023
Articles

MountainKing Helps Retailers Ready For Red Potato Summer Selling Season

Houston, TX – As the prime summer selling season for red potatoes approaches, and supplies of russets and yellows continue to tighten, MountainKing reports it is packing record numbers of its Butter Reds while it ramps up social media and in-store support
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April 15, 2023
Articles

Farmers Risk and Advance Trading Announce An Agreement; Bringing Risk Management Tools To Farm Operations: A suite of new tools available for ATI customers, powered by Farmers Risk

Ames, IA - Farmers Risk, a platform that helps farm operations track their current financial position and profitability, has announced an agreement with Advance Trading, Inc (ATI). ATI is an independent commodity brokerage firm that has provided risk mana
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April 15, 2023
Articles

Protecting Tasmania’s Potato Industry

The Rockliff Liberal Government is taking proactive steps to support potato producers after the detection of Potato Virus Y tuber necrosis strain.
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April 14, 2023
Articles

Stratovation Group Teams With TFI, ARA, DCLRS To Release Benchmark Study On Farmer Perceptions Of Agricultural Biologicals

Washington, D.C. – In the ever-innovative American agricultural sector, most U.S. row-crop farmers say they are aware of agricultural “biologicals.” Early adopters actively using the natural inputs on their crops rated them positively, according to toplin
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April 14, 2023
Articles
American Farm Bureau Federation

Second Judge Sides With Farmers By Halting WOTUS Rule

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall calls a second U.S. District Court ruling to halt the 2023 Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rule a win for farmers. The ruling, out of North Dakota, stops implementation of the rule in 24 states. T
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April 13, 2023
Articles

U.S. Potato Exports Reached $2.1 Billion In 2022

Denver – In 2022, U.S. potato exports reached a record $2.1 billion in sales. Compared to 2021, volume sales declined 4.2 percent but were higher than 2018 and 2020 (fresh weight equivalent). The value of U.S. potato exports rose across all potato types (
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April 13, 2023
Articles

UI Extension Online Dashboard Posts Ag Pest-Monitoring Data

Moscow, Idaho — After a year of fine-tuning, University of Idaho Extension is promoting a website launched to offer a “one-stop shop” for Idaho farmers and crop consultants providing data from the various College of Agricultural and Life Sciences pest mon
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April 12, 2023
Articles

AFC Announces $11.49 Million In Funding To 39 Agriculture Research Projects

Edmonton, Alberta – 39 research projects have been awarded $11.49 million in funding via the Agriculture Funding Consortium (AFC). The AFC is a body comprised of 18 agricultural organizations that leverage and coordinate funding to support sustainability,
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April 12, 2023
Articles

New Act Enables Scientists To Improve Crops In England

With the recent Precision Breeding Act passed, England now has the opportunity to capitalise on its world-leading research base in plant sciences and make agriculture more sustainable.
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April 11, 2023
Articles

Scientists From Poznan Confirm Healing Properties Of Potato Juice

Potato juice can become a drug that selectively acts on different types of tumours and benefit patients who must follow strict diets for health reasons, show researchers from the Poznan University of Life Sciences in Poland.
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April 11, 2023
Articles

Disruptions In The North Western European Potato Sector

A lower potato production throughout the North Western European Potato Growers (NEPG) zone and little effect of inflation, has up to now led to reasonably good free buy prices for producers.
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April 10, 2023
Articles

Checking For Ourselves

We’ve been hearing for a few weeks now just how much better the snowpack has been this winter compared to recent years. We decided to check it out for ourselves.
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April 10, 2023
Articles
Sean Ellis, Idaho Farm Bureau Federation

It’s Shaping Up To Be A Good Water Year In Idaho

Pocatello, Idaho – Most Idaho basins received a lot more snowpack than normal this winter and it’s shaping up to be a good water year.
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April 08, 2023
Articles

Tim Fiocchi Hired As Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Senior Director Of Governmental Relations

Tim Fiocchi has been hired as the Senior Director of Governmental Relations by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation.
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April 08, 2023
Articles
Greg Johnson, Vice President of Media, Blue Book Services

EWG’s Dirty Dozen Losing Its Ability To Scare Consumers

The produce industry always dreads the release of the Environmental Working Group’s annual Dirty Dozen, as part of its Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce.
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April 07, 2023
Articles

United Potato Growers Of Canada Elect New Officers And Directors

Vancouver, BC – The United Potato Growers of Canada has announced the recent election of a new Chair to lead the organization.
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April 07, 2023
Articles

Market Trends Shift; Most Industries Remain Profitable; Some See Challenges Ahead

Spokane, Washington – AgWest Farm Credit has released its quarterly Market Snapshot reports covering the state of major agricultural commodities in its northern region.
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April 06, 2023
Articles

Hundreds Of Potatoes Spill On Florida's I-95 After Semi Crash

Here is some video of a recent semi truck crash on a Florida interstate.
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April 06, 2023
Articles

Valley And Prospera Take Technology Advancements On The Road Launching The Agtech Tour 2023: Featuring the latest plant insights technology

Omaha, Neb. - Showcasing a culmination of the latest developments in AgTech, Valley and Prospera, companies of Valmont Industries, Inc. (NYSE: VMI) kicked off their nationwide AgTech Tour 2023 at Valmont headquarters in Omaha, NE, further demonstrating th
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April 06, 2023
Articles
Mick Kulikowski, North Carolina State University

NC State Researchers Assemble Pathogen ‘Tree Of Life’

A new online tool – the first of its kind for plant pathogens – will help researchers across the globe identify, detect and monitor species of Phytophthora, which have been responsible for plant diseases ranging from the devastating 1840s Irish potato fam
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April 05, 2023
Articles

Does The Soil On A Baseball Field Influence The Players?

In a word, yes. The type of soil on the baseball field greatly affects how players perform.
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April 05, 2023
Articles
Powder & Bulk Solids - www.powderbulksolids.com

Potato Processing Facility Will Not Rebuild After 2022 Fire

One year ago on March 24, 2022, a fire devastated the Penobscot McCrum potato processing plant in Belfast, ME.
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April 04, 2023
Articles

USDA Swears In 32 Members To Potatoes USA’s Board Of Directors

Denver – On March 14, 2023, the United States Department of Agriculture conducted a swearing-in ceremony for 30 producer members and two importers to join the Potatoes USA Board of Directors during its annual meeting.
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April 04, 2023
Articles

USDA Economic Research Service Farm Sector Income & Finances: Farm Sector Income Forecast

Farm sector income is forecast to fall in 2023 following two years of strong growth. Net farm income, a broad measure of profits, is forecast to decrease by $25.9 billion (15.9 percent) from 2022 to $136.9 billion in calendar year 2023.
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April 03, 2023
Articles

USDA: Farms And Land In Farms Highlights

The number of farms in the United States for 2022 is estimated at 2,002,700, down 9,350 farms from 2021. The number of farms increased in all sales classes except the $1,000-$9,999 and $10,000-$99,999 sales classes.
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April 03, 2023
Articles
National Potato Council

NPC Endorses Bill Supporting Ag Transport And Infrastructure: Would address need for more truck drivers, truck parking, productivity, flexibility

Recently, NPC joined a letter to House and Senate leadership in support of the Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking Act (SHIP IT).
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April 02, 2023
Articles

FIRA USA 2023 Hits The Ground With Farming Robots In Salinas, Sept. 19-21

Salinas, Calif. — The California Rodeo Salinas is set to become the hub of agricultural innovation as it hosts the 2023 edition of FIRA USA. The three-day event will bring together the AgTech automation community for a showcase of the latest robotic farmi
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April 02, 2023
Articles

North Dakota State University Field Days Set

The North Dakota State University Research Extension Centers' annual field days are set. The events take place at the Research Extension Center sites across the state and feature speakers, presentations and tours covering a diverse array of topics. The fi
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April 02, 2023
Articles

CNH Industrial To Acquire Hemisphere GNSS : Bringing core satellite navigation technology in-house to strengthen its precision solutions

CNH Industrial announces that it has entered into an agreement to purchase Hemisphere GNSS (Hemisphere), a global leader in high-performance satellite positioning technology, currently owned by Unistrong, a company incorporated in the People’s Republic o
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April 01, 2023
Articles

Shane Brockhoff Joins Meristem Team As Regional Director, Iowa: Experienced agronomist set to reach more farmers and expand Meristem’s dealer network in Iowa

Walnut, Iowa – Another leading agronomic professional has joined Meristem Crop Performance, one of the fastest-growing crop input suppliers in America. Shane Brockhoff becomes Meristem’s Regional Director, Iowa.
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April 01, 2023
Articles

BASF Agricultural Solutions Doubles Donation Goal To Future Farmers Of America, Reaching $10,000

Research Triangle Park, NC – BASF Agricultural Solutions has exceeded its initial goal of $5,000 and raised a total of $10,000 during Give FFA Day on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. Give FFA Day funds support agricultural education for Future Farmers of America
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April 01, 2023
Articles

SeedLife ARMOR-C Leverages Patented BIO-CAPSULE Technology: “ ... we believe with ARMOR-C we’ve finally found the perfect fit for our growers.”

Virden, Ill. (AgPR) – SEEDLIFE ARMOR-C, an innovative planter box treatment system, is now available from Seed Life, it was announced. Seed Life is a group of talented ag professionals focused on the crop production success of the farmers they serve with
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