INDUSTRY DIRECTORY
February 28, 2025
Articles

BKT Takes Stock Of The Future Of The Tire Industry: Here Comes An Analysis Of The Main Trends That Will Be Affecting Agriculture

Seregno, Italy – Agriculture is an ever-evolving sector, which is highly influenced by the arrival of new technologies and increasingly innovative, state-of-the-art machinery.
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February 28, 2025
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AMVAC, DPH Biologicals Sign Regional Distribution Agreement

Newport Beach, California — American Vanguard Corporation announced that its crop business unit, AMVAC, entered into a regional distribution agreement with DPH Biologicals, a leading developer and supplier of agricultural biologicals.
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February 28, 2025
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BRANDT Focuses On Canadian Market With Regional Sales Manager

Springfield, Illinois – BRANDT, a leading agriculture retailer and global manufacturer of specialty agriculture and turf products, has appointed Doug Pottinger as the new Regional Sales Manager for Canada.
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February 27, 2025
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Daniel Munch, Economist, American Farm Bureau Federation

Hurricanes, Heat and Hardship: Counting 2024’s Crop Losses

American Farm Bureau Federation has calculated crop and rangeland damage estimates since 2021 to provide a window into the impacts of natural disasters on domestic food production.
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February 27, 2025
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Idaho Potatoes Make History At SOBEWFF, Celebrating Culinary Creativity And Crowning A First-Ever Dual Winner

Miami Beach, FL – The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) brought the ultimate side dish showdown to the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival’s (SOBEWFF) Heinz Burger Bash, introducing the Idaho Potato Best Side Dish Award — a celebration of innovation
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February 26, 2025
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New Lockwood Mfg. Website Is Live And Packed With New Features

Lockwood Mfg. has unveiled its new website (https://lockwoodmfg.com/) and is ready to show it off.
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February 26, 2025
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Potatoes USA

Record Media Pick-Up For Potatoes USA’s $9 A Day Nutritious Meal Plan

As grocery prices remain a concern for many Americans, Potatoes USA is out with new tips and a sample menu featuring potatoes for how consumers can eat a nutritious meal plan for just $9 a day. The press release for the meal plan, which you can view here,
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February 25, 2025
Articles

Bushel Plus Ltd. Expands Global Footprint Into The U.S.: Leading harvest optimization company brings innovative technology to American farmers

Brandon, Manitoba – Bushel Plus Ltd., a global leader in harvest optimization technology, announced its expansion into the U.S. agriculture market. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in the company's mission to enhance on-farm harvesting ef
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February 25, 2025
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Fisher Cats Announce Space Potatoes Alternate Identity: Derived from New Hampshire lore, Space Potatoes set to invade the diamond for three nights

Manchester, NH – The New Hampshire Fisher Cats, proud Double-A partners of the Toronto Blue Jays since 2004, launched their alternate identity, the New Hampshire Space Potatoes, on Wednesday, February 19.
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February 24, 2025
New Products

GateKEEPER Enhances Truck-Bed Security And Utility: Lightweight and lockable, GateKEEPER from Leitner Designs gives pickup owners greater peace of mind

Corona, California — Leitner Designs reveals the GateKEEPER, a lockable and folding gate for pickup trucks. When paired with Leitner’s Active Cargo System (ACS) FORGED, GateKEEPER secures the contents of the pickup truck bed behind an aluminum barrier.
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February 24, 2025
New Products

New Holland’s Next-Gen PowerStar Series Tractors Offer Powerful Utility Inside And Out

For decades, New Holland’s PowerStar Series tractors have been synonymous with power, utility and comfort. The next generation is no exception, offering powerful utility along with sleek new styling outside, greater comfort inside and a wide array of prod
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February 23, 2025
Articles

Chinese Potato Imports To Russia Increase Fivefold: Deliveries rise amid production cuts in Russia

In 2024, potato supplies from China to Russia increased 5-fold, reaching 46.7 thousand tons. This is 37.4 thousand tons more than in 2023. This is reported by the expert and analytical center of agribusiness "AB-Center" with reference to data from the Gen
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February 23, 2025
Articles
Mick Kulikowski, North Carolina State University

Study Points To South America – Not Mexico – As Birthplace Of Irish Potato Famine Pathogen

Call it a mystery solved.
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February 22, 2025
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Motion To Acquire California Industrial Distributor: Deepens West Coast footprint

Birmingham, Ala. – Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the net operating assets
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February 22, 2025
Articles

Overall Inflation Heats Up In January, But Not For Fresh Produce

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.5 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in January, after rising 0.4 percent in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Over the last 12 months, the all items index incr
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February 22, 2025
Articles

Lindsay FieldNET Advisor Earns American Society Of Agricultural & Biological Engineers AE50 Award: Whole farm water management package simplifies irrigation decisions for growers

Omaha, Nebraska – Lindsay Corporation, a leading global manufacturer and distributor of irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology, is honored to announce that FieldNET Advisor - Whole Farm Water Management has earned the 2025 AE50 award from
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February 21, 2025
New Products

Propane-Powered Soil Steamer Revolutionizes Sustainable Agriculture: Producers can now harvest the benefits of innovative soil-steaming technology at a commercial scale

Richmond, VA – The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) has announced a powerful, eco-friendly solution for soil disinfection with the revolutionary propane-powered soil steamer.
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February 21, 2025
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Secretary Rollins Releases The First Tranche Of Funding Under Review

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced that USDA will release the first tranche of funding that was paused due to the review of funding in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
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February 20, 2025
Articles

Royal HZPC Group Expects Strong Result

Seed potato breeding and trading company Royal HZPC Group expects to achieve a strong result for the financial year 2024/2025 (July-June), with global total tonnage potentially surpassing the 1 million ton mark for the first time.
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February 20, 2025
Articles

School Lunches — Which Include Weekly Servings Of Starchy Vegetables — Provide More Beneficial Nutrients Than Lunches Brought From Home

Contrary to popular belief, school lunches provide more beneficial nutrients than lunches brought from home, regardless of parents’ nutrition knowledge and preference to send their children to school with a bagged lunch.
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February 19, 2025
Articles

Half Of UK Farmers Have Considered Leaving The Sector In The Last Year Due To Financial Pressures: McCain commits an additional £30 million over the next three years to support its growers

Scarborough, UK - Half (50 percent) of UK farmers have reconsidered their future in the sector due to a rise in financial pressures in the last year. In an effort to support its 250-strong network of farmers, McCain, the UK’s largest manufacturer of froze
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February 19, 2025
New Products

TIPA Unveils Global Launch Of Advanced Home Compostable Metalized High-Barrier Film For Snack Packaging

TIPA, a global leader in compostable packaging innovation, is launching an advanced home compostable metallized high-barrier film. The solution addresses critical challenges in eco-conscious packaging for chips and salty snacks, offering enhanced function
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February 18, 2025
Articles

Loren Estad, Dean Peterson To Receive Meritorious Service Awards

Northland Potato Growers Association has announced the two recipients of its 2025 Meritorious Service Awards (MSA) to be presented to the association's chairman's and awards banquet today (Feb. 18) at the Alerus Center.
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February 18, 2025
Articles

Chuck Broughton Appointed Head Of North America At Rovensa Next

Fresno, Calif. – Rovensa Next, the global biosolutions business unit of Rovensa Group, is strengthening its North American leadership with the appointment of Chuck Broughton as Head of North America.
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February 17, 2025
Articles

Round Two - Washington Oregon Potato Conference In The Rearview Mirror (Even More Photos)

The 2025 Washington Oregon Potato Conference was a great way to close out the month of January. Held annually in Kennewick WA, the three-day conference attracts growers and other industry insiders from all over the Pacific Northwest.
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February 17, 2025
Articles

Washington Oregon Potato Conference In The Rearview Mirror

The 2025 Washington Oregon Potato Conference was a great way to close out the month of January. Held annually in Kennewick WA, the three-day conference attracts growers and other industry insiders from all over the Pacific Northwest.
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February 17, 2025
Articles

IPC’s French Fry Lip Balm Sells Out Quickly

Eagle, Idaho — The Idaho Potato Commission’s Kiss of French, a French fry-inspired lip balm made with real Idaho potatoes, sold out within 48 hours of its launch.
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February 16, 2025
Articles

Maine Agriculture Policy Day At The Legislature Cultivates Tomorrow's Leaders

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) and the Maine Department of Education (DOE), in collaboration with statewide agriculture organizations announced the Maine Agriculture Policy Day at the Legislature, taking place on Mar
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February 16, 2025
Articles

AEM United States Ag Tractor And Combine Report - January 2025

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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February 16, 2025
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States Where People Spend The Most & Least On Groceries – Wallethub Study

With grocery prices having risen more than 25 percent over the past five years, the personal-finance website WalletHub released its report on the States Where People Spend the Most & Least on Groceries to offer insight into where Americans are having the
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February 15, 2025
Articles

Secretary Rollins Takes Bold Action To Stop Wasteful Spending And Optimize USDA To Better Serve American Agriculture

Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins addressed more than 400 USDA staffers, stakeholders and friends and pledged to bring greater efficiency to USDA to ensure it better serves American farmers, ranchers, and the agric
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February 15, 2025
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Secretary Rollins Delivers Opening Remarks At USDA Headquarters

Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins delivered opening remarks at the Department of Agriculture to more than 400 USDA employees, stakeholders, and congressional members and staff as they welcomed her to her first full
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February 14, 2025
New Products

The Little Potato Company Expands Microwave, Oven Or Grill Ready Lines With Trending Flavors

Edmonton, Canada – The Little Potato Company, the No. 1 little potato company in North America, is introducing two extensions to its popular Microwave Ready and Oven or Grill Ready product lines: A Little Hot Honey Microwave Ready Kit and A Little Garlic
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February 14, 2025
New Products

Kubota’s New MX4900: Highly Capable Cabbed Tractor At The Lowest Price Point In The Series: Introducing Kubota’s largest cabbed tractor series

Louisville, Ky. – From the 2025 National Farm Machinery Show, Kubota Tractor Corporation unveiled the MX4900, its newest addition to the company’s popular line of utility tractors.
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February 13, 2025
Articles

Brooke L. Rollins Sworn In As 33rd U.S. Secretary Of Agriculture

Washington, D.C. — Brooke Rollins was sworn in as the 33rd U.S. Secretary of Agriculture by Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Clarence Thomas in a private ceremony today at the Supreme Court building. The U.S. Senate confirmed Rollins by a vote
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February 13, 2025
Articles

NPC Welcomes Confirmation Of Brooke Rollins As USDA Secretary: Potato industry looks forward to working with influential voice in the Trump Administration

Washington – National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles issued the following statement congratulating Brooke Rollins, who was confirmed today by the full Senate to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture:
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February 12, 2025
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SCFBA To Congress: Strengthen National Health And Food Security, Prioritize Specialty Crops In Farm Bill

Washington – The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) called on Congress to advance a bipartisan farm bill that prioritizes investments in specialty crops, ensuring the long-term viability and competitiveness of growers.
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February 12, 2025
New Products

Case IH Upgrades Performance And Comfort With New Farmall C Models

Case IH is introducing the latest iteration of the Farmall C series tractor, building upon the legacy of the popular Farmall tractor while elevating performance, comfort and power.
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February 11, 2025
Articles

A Look Back At The Idaho Potato Conference

There is always so much to see and do at a potato conference and the most recent two-day Idaho Potato Conference was no different.
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February 11, 2025
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5 Expert Insights From Crop Nutrition Week 2025: Virtual education event offers growers strategies for improved ROI

St. Johns, Mich. – Crop Nutrition Week 2025, a week-long virtual learning event hosted by AgroLiquid, delivered data-driven strategies to help growers build stronger returns on their fertility investments. Here are the top five insights shaping the upcomi
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February 10, 2025
Articles

Pucker Up!: Introducing the first-ever French fry-inspired lip luxury

Eagle, ID – French fries aren’t just a side dish—they’re an obsession! And this Valentine’s Day, the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) is turning that obsession into the ultimate gift with Kiss of French, a limited-edition lip luxury that captures the essence
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February 10, 2025
Articles

Karn Joins Extension's Precision Agriculture Program

Rupak Karn has joined North Dakota State University Extension as a precision agriculture specialist. He started in January 2025.
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February 10, 2025
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Center for Research in Agricultural Genomics

Unlocking The Secrets Of Nitrogen Use In Potatoes: A Path To Reduce Fertilizer Dependence: This research paves the way for sustainable agricultural practices by improving nitrogen use efficiency in potato cultivation

In a world where food security is increasingly threatened by climate change and the population growth, researchers are turning to genetic solutions to enhance crop resilience. A recent study led by Salomé Prat, a CSIC researcher at CRAG has unveiled groun
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February 07, 2025
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Farmers’ Voices Shape The Future Of Biologicals In Specialty Crops: 65 percent of specialty crop growers use biologicals to boost crop yield, quality

Columbus, Ohio -- Specialty crop growers across the nation are speaking, and the agricultural biologicals sector is listening. In the first study of its kind to directly measure specialty crop grower perceptions regarding the use and value of biologicals,
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February 07, 2025
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Maine Potato Summit Recap

The Maine Potato Summit was held on January 15 at the Smith Wellness Center at Northern Maine Community College.
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February 06, 2025
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AFBF President Duvall Shares Agriculture Challenges With Senate

America’s farmers and ranchers need a new, modernized farm bill, a strengthened farm safety net, and open trading markets. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall traveled to the Capitol to emphasize those priorities to the Senate Agricultu
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February 05, 2025
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Bayer And Pula Foundation Partner Up To Insure 10 Million Smallholder Farmers In Sub-Saharan Africa And South Asia

Davos, Switzerland – Bayer Foundation and the Pula Foundation announced at World Economic Forum that they are planning to provide insurance coverage for 10 million smallholder farmers by 2030.
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February 05, 2025
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John Deere Expands Options For Adding Precision Technology: Upgrades available to help farmers, growers and ranchers find more productivity and efficiency through precision ag technology

Olathe, Kansas – John Deere announced the release of a new precision ag hardware kit – Precision Essentials – that will reduce upfront costs, making advanced precision agriculture technologies accessible to farmers, growers and ranchers, regardless of the
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February 04, 2025
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Boozman Leads Ag Committee In Advancing Brooke Rollins Nomination To Be Agriculture Secretary

Washington - U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) voted to advance the nomination of Brooke Rollins to be Secretary of Agriculture.
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February 04, 2025
New Products

Kugler Introduces K-CARB ProStart: A game-changer for planting season

McCook, NE — Kugler Company has announced the launch of K-CARB ProStart, an innovative high ortho, low-salt starter designed to give crops the strongest possible start to the growing season.
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February 03, 2025
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Lane Lindstrom, Editor, Potato Grower Magazine

Go, Fight, Win: Fun mascot names with an ag twist

The other day when I came to work a couple of people commented that the shirt I was wearing looked like a Shelley High School (Idaho) coach’s shirt.
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February 03, 2025
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T-L Irrigation Co. Celebrates 70 Years Of Irrigation Innovation

Hastings, Nebraska — On January 1, Hastings, Neb., based T-L Irrigation Co. celebrated not just a new year, but their 70th year of supplying innovative, reliable irrigation solutions to farmers the world over.
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February 01, 2025
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Cibus’ Agriculture Breeding Breakthroughs Create New Industry Paradigms For Development And Commercialization Of Plant Traits

San Diego -- Cibus, Inc., a leading agricultural technology company that develops and licenses plant traits to seed companies for royalties, announced that it has established production standards for its proprietary RTDS gene editing process.
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February 01, 2025
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KALO Welcomes Jonathan Barrett As New Director Of Sales

Overland Park, Kansas – KALO has announced the appointment of Jonathan Barrett as its new Director of Sales, effective January 6.
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