December 31, 2024
Articles

Potato Seed Solutions Is Now EUROPLANT America

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.
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December 31, 2024
Articles

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

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.
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December 30, 2024
Articles

Downey's Potato Chips Expands Meijer Relationship, Adding 39 Southeast Michigan Stores: Meijer 'Local Endcap' program showcases Michigan-based companies

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
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December 30, 2024
Articles
Jules Bernstein, Senior Public Information Officer, University of California, Riverside

Growing Safer Spuds: Removing Toxins From Potatoes: Using genetics to reduce food waste

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.
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December 29, 2024
Articles

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

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
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December 28, 2024
Articles

Growers Edge Acquires AQUAOSO Technologies To Help Lenders Better Evaluate Farmland Values And Climate Risks: Suite of software tools will empower ag lenders to streamline operations, find new customers faster, and build stronger relationships

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
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December 28, 2024
New Products

KIOTI Expands Tractor Line With New RX40 Utility Tractor

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
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December 28, 2024
Articles

CLAAS FARMPOINT Adding New Location In Webster County, Iowa: Full-line CLAAS dealership to open doors by Spring 2025

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.
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December 27, 2024
Articles

SCFBA Seeks Expansion Of MASC Program After Specialty Crops Excluded From Year-End Economic Aid Package: Group requests Congressional support for a $3 billion additional investment in USDA’s Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops program

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
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December 27, 2024
Articles

Potato LEAF Opens 2025 ‘Leadership In The Field’ Applications: Annual event calls on lessons learned during the Battle of Gettysburg

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
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December 26, 2024
Articles

Potandon Produce Names New CEO

Idaho Falls, Idaho & Dallas – Potandon Produce, one of the largest providers of fresh potatoes in North America and global leader within the world’s top three food crops, has announced that Mel Davenport, the company’s Chief Executive Officer, will retire
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December 26, 2024
Articles
EPA

EPA Releases Updated Mitigation Proposal For Atrazine

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing updated mitigation measures for the pesticide atrazine. This proposal contains mitigation measures to reduce exposure to non-target species and minimize impacts to federally endangered and threat
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December 24, 2024
Articles

North Dakota Potato Promotion 1909 Style

The Northland Potato Growers Association (https://www.northlandpotatoes.com/) posted this picture earlier this week and we thought we’d share it.
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December 24, 2024
Articles

New Session Alert: Potato Expo 2025 – Grower Panel On The Future Of Technology

Titled “The Future of Technology in Potato Production,” this grower panel has just been added to the slate of presentations at this year’s Potato Expo 2025 in Orlando.
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December 23, 2024
Articles

University Of Idaho To Host 57th Annual Idaho Potato Conference

Pocatello, Idaho — University of Idaho will host the 57th annual Idaho Potato Conference Jan. 22-23, offering the latest research and news affecting regional farmers and others involved in the potato industry.
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December 23, 2024
Articles

Lamb Weston Announces Appointment Of Michael J. Smith As President And Chief Executive Officer

Eagle, Idaho -- Lamb Weston Holdings announced the appointment of Michael J. Smith, current Chief Operating Officer of Lamb Weston, as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the company’s Board of Directors, effective January 3, 2025.
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December 22, 2024
Articles

Insights On Agricultural Commodities

AgWest Farm Credit released its Monthly Market Update covering the state of major agricultural commodities in Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington.
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December 22, 2024
Articles

CoBank Releases 2025 Year Ahead Report – Forces That Will Shape the U.S. Rural Economy: The U.S. economy continues to outpace earlier expectations, but rural industries are disproportionately exposed to federal policy and face downside ri

Denver -- The U.S. continues to benefit from solid economic growth, low unemployment and moderating inflation. From today’s vantage point, the U.S. economy seems likely to continue on that trajectory into 2025. However, the outlook for the rural economy i
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December 21, 2024
Articles

Only 2 Weeks Left To Register For Michigan Winter Potato Conference

Registration is open for annual Michigan Winter Potato Conference (WPC). The 2025 even is set for Jan. 28-30 at the Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport Hotel on 28th Street in Grand Rapids. Early-bird rates are available, but only until Dec. 31, 2024.
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December 21, 2024
Articles

USDA Makes Investments To Strengthen American Farms And Businesses, Increase Competition And Lower Costs

Washington – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is making domestic fertilizer production investments in nine states to increase competition, lower fertilizer costs for American farmers and lower food cost
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December 21, 2024
Articles

European Commission Proposes New Measures To Strengthen Farmers' Position In The Agri-Food Supply Chain, Enhance Cross-Border Enforcement Against Unfair Trading Practices

Brussels - The European Commission proposed targeted amendments to the current legal framework set in the Regulation establishing a common market organisation of agricultural products (CMO) and a new Regulation on cross-border enforcement against unfair t
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December 20, 2024
Articles

Technology Takes Center Stage: 2025 AE50 Award Winners

ASABE and Resource magazine have announced the winners of the 2025 AE50 Awards, celebrating companies and their technological innovations in agricultural, food, and biological systems.
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December 20, 2024
Articles

CNH Announces Global Leadership Team Changes

Basildon - CNH today announced leadership changes designed to capitalize on current market opportunities in its agriculture business in the North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) regions. These developments will support the company at thi
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December 20, 2024
Articles

AGCO Celebrates Grand Opening Of AGCO Technician Training Center At Parkland College

Duluth, Ga. -- AGCO Corporation, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, celebrated the grand opening of the AGCO Technician Training Center at Parkland College in Champaign, Illin
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December 19, 2024
Articles

AEM United States Ag Tractor and Combine Report - November 2024

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 eq
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December 19, 2024
Articles

Smith Joins NDSU Extension As Pesticide Specialist

Madeleine Smith has joined North Dakota State University as an Extension pesticide specialist.
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December 19, 2024
Articles

Post Holdings To Acquire Potato Products Of Idaho

St. Louis — Post Holdings, Inc., a consumer packaged goods holding company, announced today it has agreed to acquire Potato Products of Idaho, L.L.C. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.
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December 18, 2024
Articles

AGCO Names Randy Bauwens Of Town & Country Supply Association Its 2024 Operator of the Year: Montana operator recognized for professionalism, agronomic skills and continuous service to area farmers and community

Duluth, Ga. -- AGCO Corporation, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, named Randy Bauwens of Town & Country Supply Association in Laurel, Montana, its 2024 Operator of the Year
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December 18, 2024
Articles

AgroLiquid To Acquire Monty’s Plant Food Company; Expanding Innovation In Agricultural Crop Nutrition

St. Johns, Mich. — AgroLiquid, a leader in high-efficiency crop liquid fertilizer solutions, announced the acquisition of Monty’s Plant Food Company, a Louisville-based specialist in soil health and plant nutrition technology.
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December 17, 2024
Articles
Ashley Vargo, Texas A&M

Texas A&M Agrilife Research Leads Collaboration To Address Zebra Chip Disease: Horticulturalists and entomologists team up to investigate insect-transmitted plant disease

Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists are working on a new research project to fight plant diseases transmitted by psyllid insects — particularly the zebra chip disease, which has impacted potato production for decades.
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December 17, 2024
Articles
Potatoes USA

Taters On Trial: What Makes the Perfect Chipping Potato?

Did you know that behind every delicious, crunchy, perfectly sized potato chip are years of research, development, experimentation and analysis by some of the brightest minds in the industry?
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December 16, 2024
New Products

New PHOSFORCE Nutrient Enhancer Unlocks Organic Phosphorus To Boost Crop Productivity And Soil Health

Wichita, KS – Now farmers can access tied-up phosphorus in their soil through the new enzyme mode of action in PHOSFORCE nutrient enhancer from Koch Agronomic Services.
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December 16, 2024
Articles

Ahold Delhaize USA, The Campbell’s Company Launch Regenerative Agriculture Pilot To Reduce Scope 3 Emissions Associated With Potato Farming

Salisbury, N.C. and Camden, N.J. -- Building on its commitment to understanding and reducing emissions across the value chain, leading grocery retail group Ahold Delhaize USA has announced another Scope 3 pilot program – this time focused on the potato cr
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December 15, 2024
Articles

Ribeiro Joins Oregon State University Extension

Oregon State University announced that Dr. Victor Ribeiro has joined the Department of Crop and Soil Science as Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Weed Science.
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December 15, 2024
Articles

AVR Opens Revamped Head Office At The Conclusion Of 175th Anniversary Year

AVR, manufacturer of a full range of potato harvesting machines and a world player in that market segment, is concluding its 175th anniversary year with the festive opening of its revamped head office.
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December 14, 2024
Articles

Maine Looking To Hire A Certified Seed Program Manager

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is recruiting for the position of Certified Seed Program Manager.
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December 14, 2024
New Products

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions Highlights Pumps For Seed Treatment Applications

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS) highlights a wide range of pumps ideal for seed treatment applications. For low-pressure feed pump applications, Watson-Marlow offers Qdos chemical metering pumps, as well as its cased peristaltic pumps.
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December 14, 2024
Articles

BRANDT, K&N Efthymiadis Form Joint Venture To Distribute Crop Nutrition Products: JV will distribute BRANDT flagship products in Greece through new sales network

Tampa, Florida – BRANDT, a global manufacturer of specialty agricultural input products and U.S. retailer of professional agronomic services, has formed a joint venture with K&N Efthymiadis to distribute BRANDT’s proprietary crop nutritional products in G
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December 13, 2024
Articles

Let The (Legal) Games Begin

By now you’ve most likely heard that a judge halted the proposed merger of Idaho-based Alberstons and Ohio-based Kroger. Shortly afterwards, Albertsons terminated the merger agreement and on the heels of that filed a lawsuit against Kroger for “breach of
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December 13, 2024
Articles

Scientific Report Of 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Now Available Online: HHS, USDA will consider the independent committee’s expert advice as the departments develop the next edition of Dietary Guidelines

Washington — The Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee is now available on DietaryGuidelines.gov. The report contains the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s (Committee) independent, evidence-based findings and advic
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December 12, 2024
Articles

Hearing Held Dec. 18 For Potato Growers' Proposed Amendment

The Michigan Potato Industry Commission and Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) will host a public hearing on Dec. 18 to take comment on MPIC’s proposal to adjust the assessment cap to reflect a rate of not more than 9-1/2 cen
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December 12, 2024
Articles
Simplot Company

Modern Spin On Vintage Ag Practice Yields Benefits For Food, Farms

An ocean has formed in Washington state – a sea of orange marigolds near Simplot’s Othello facility. The pretty flowers have a pretty important mission: improve soil health for the company and its growers.
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December 11, 2024
Articles

USDA Announces Two Prominent Speakers For The 2025 Agricultural Outlook Forum

Washington - The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces the addition of two prominent speakers to the agenda for the 101st Agricultural Outlook Forum, “Meeting Tomorrow’s Challenges, Today,” scheduled for February 27-28, 2025.
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December 11, 2024
Articles
Andrew Lawrence, theguardian.com

From Field To Farm: The US Pro Athletes Trying Their Hand At Agriculture: Former and current NFL and WNBA stars are ushering in a wave of athlete-farmers who see farming as a greater mission

When Jason Brown speaks to schoolchildren, they clamor to hear about his seven-year NFL career. A mountain of a man who stood six-three and weighed 330lbs in his prime, he excelled at center – gridiron speak for the innermost lineman who initiates offensi
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December 10, 2024
Articles

Fresno State, Northern Illinois Accept Invites To The Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: Kickoff set for Monday, December 23 at 12:30 p.m. MT on ESPN

Boise, Idaho – The 28th Famous Idaho Potato Bowl will feature Fresno State from the Mountain West (MW) and Northern Illinois University from the Mid-American Conference (MAC).
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December 10, 2024
Articles
Mike Thornton, University of Idaho and Jeff Miller, Miller Research

What Are We Learning About Soil Health?

There has been a lot of speculation recently about how management practices affect soil health, but not a lot of documented results from long-term studies under western U.S. climatic conditions.
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December 09, 2024
Articles
Daniel Munch, Economist, American Farm Bureau Federation

2024 Farm Income Decline Confirmed In USDA Update

USDA’s December 2024 farm income forecast confirms just how tough a year it’s been for American agriculture, with slightly revised projections offering little relief to farmers, who are losing nearly a quarter of their income in two years.
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December 09, 2024
Articles

2024 Canadian Potato Production Notches Another Record Harvest

Canadian growers harvested a fourth consecutive record potato crop in 2024, as production rose 0.3 percent year over year in 2024 to 127.0 million hundredweight due to an increase in harvested area.
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December 07, 2024
Articles

Branston Gains International Validation On Net-Zero Goals

The ambitious net-zero goals of leading potato supplier Branston have been recognised by a pioneering organisation that supports businesses around the world to tackle the climate crisis.
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December 07, 2024
Articles

PepsiCo South Africa Expands Potato Chips Production Plant With R746 Million Investment Creating More Jobs

PepsiCo South Africa has expanded its Isando factory with a new state-of-the-art potato chip production line with R746 million ($4.1 million USD) investment. This will create 100 more jobs in the community and position the company to meet the growing appe
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December 06, 2024
Articles

University Of Idaho Extension To Host Ag Outlook Seminar In Boise

Boise, Idaho — Registration will be open through Dec. 13 for an annual University of Idaho Extension seminar featuring presentations on input cost analysis and supply, demand and price outlook for Idaho’s major commodities.
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December 06, 2024
Articles

Ecorobotix Expands U.S. Operations With Growing Team, New Location, And Nationwide Reach

Pasco, Wash. – Ecorobotix, the Swiss agricultural technology leader known for its innovative AI-powered ultra-high-precision sprayer, is accelerating its growth in the U.S. high value specialty crop market.
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December 05, 2024
Articles
Andy Robinson, Extension Potato Agronomist, NDSU/UMN, and Eric Brandvik, Research Specialist, NDSU

North Dakota Fresh Market Potato Cultivar/Selection Trial Results For 2024

Potato cultivars or selections included in this report were selected from recently released cultivars, advancing selections with release potential (numbered lines progressing through the trial process), or cultivars that are new to the U.S. Standard potat
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December 05, 2024
Articles

Yara North America Launches YaraAmplix Biostimulant Portfolio To Drive Sustainable Food Production

Tampa, Fla. – Marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to advancing a sustainable, resilient food system, Yara North America is launching the YaraAmplix biostimulant portfolio in the United States and Canada.
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December 04, 2024
Articles
Abigail L. Cohen, Hannah Johnson, Dr. Erin Burns, Dr. Jaime Willbur, and Dr. Zsofia Szendrei, Michigan State University

Volunteer Potato Risk In Michigan

Volunteer crops are a unique type of weed -- they occur when the remains of a previously grown crop are present in a field that has been rotated to a different crop. Volunteer potatoes are particularly problematic because leftover tubers in the ground pro
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December 04, 2024
Articles

King Joins OTR As VP Of Aftermarket Sales

Rome, Ga. – OTR Engineered Solutions (OTR) has hired John King as its new Vice President of Aftermarket Sales.
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December 03, 2024
New Products

AI-Based Robotic Potato Sorter Improves Product Grading, Slashes Costs

Westborough, MA — Fresh-pack potato processors struggle to find workers for the final inspection of potato sorting and grading. Even when sheds can adequately staff, defects still reach customers, and acceptable potatoes are wasted.
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December 03, 2024
Articles

Idaho Potato Commission Appoints Two New Commissioners

Eagle, ID – During the Idaho Potato Commission's (IPC) October meeting, two new Commissioners were sworn in. Brian Lundquist of Idahoan Foods, LLC and Klaren Koompin, a grower in American Falls will each serve three-year terms.
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December 02, 2024
New Products

2025 Viking Lineup: Ranch-Ready Features For Hard Work

Yamaha’s 2025 Viking lineup delivers hard-working dependability and utility at an excellent value.
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December 02, 2024
Articles

Maine Potato Summit Date Set For Mid January

The Maine Potato Summit will be held on January 15, 2025, at the Smith Wellness Center at Northern Maine Community College, located at 33 Edgemont Drive, Presque Isle, ME.
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December 01, 2024
Articles

Titan Machinery Announces Results For Fiscal Third Quarter Ended October 31, 2024

West Fargo, N.D. -- Titan Machinery, a leading network of full-service agricultural and construction equipment stores, reported financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended October 31, 2024.
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December 01, 2024
Articles

FS GRAIN, Union Pacific, CSX Partner On New Shuttle Loader Project Opening New Markets For Area Farmers

Morris, Illinois – FS GRAIN plans to upgrade and expand its existing grain elevator in St. Anne, Illinois, by adding a new state-of-the-art shuttle loader with mainline, Class I rail services provided by Union Pacific and CSX railroads.
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