INDUSTRY DIRECTORY
November 30, 2023
Articles

2023 University Of Minnesota Variety Crop Trial Results Available Now

The Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station (MAES) and the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) have published the 2023 Minnesota Field Crop Trials.
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November 30, 2023
Articles

Top Crop Summit 2024 Early-Bird Registration Now Open

Join Top Crop Manager for its ninth annual Top Crop Summit Feb. 27-28, 2024, at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon, Sask.
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November 30, 2023
Articles

Trimble Introduces Automatic Stream Switching, Allowing Seamless Centimeter Level Accuracy Via Satellite And Cellular: Automatic stream switching allows farmers to access the best available means of receiving RTX corrections, minimizing downtime

Westminster, Colo. —Trimble announced stream switching - a new feature allowing farmers to seamlessly stream Trimble CenterPoint RTX, RangePoint RTX and ViewPoint RTX, over IP or satellite. Available for farmers using a NAV-900 or NAV-500 receiver, this n
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November 29, 2023
Articles
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Building Resiliency In P.E.I.’s Potato Sector: Government of Canada invests to help the industry recover and grow

Victoria, Prince Edward Island • In the fall of 2021, the detection of potato wart disrupted sales of P.E.I. potatoes to the United States, threatening the livelihoods of thousands of Islanders. The Government of Canada launched the Prince Edward Island P
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November 29, 2023
Articles

Invitation To The Minnesota Crop Pest Management Short Course

Join Minnesota Crop Production Retailers and the University of Minnesota Extension for a crop pest management short course.
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November 28, 2023
Articles

Reyco Systems Expands Presence With New Facility In Columbia Basin, Washington

Eltopia, WA – Reyco Systems, a global leader in innovative food processing technology, has announced the opening of its new manufacturing and repair facility in Eltopia, WA. This strategic initiative is designed to strengthen Reyco's connection with custo
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November 28, 2023
Articles
Jack Falinski, Michigan State University

Research Team Led By MSU Scientist Receives $6M USDA Grant To Study Pest-Management Strategies For Potato Systems

East Lansing, Mich. — A research team led by Zsofia Szendrei, a professor in MSU’s Department of Entomology, has received a $6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to study insect p
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November 27, 2023
New Products

AMAZONE And FieldView To Collaborate On Smart Farming

AMAZONE, the renowned agricultural equipment manufacturer, and FieldView, Bayer's leading platform for digital agriculture, are starting a strategic collaboration with the aim of further promoting and simplifying the adaptation of smart farming practices.
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November 27, 2023
Articles

Unlock The Future Of Potato Farming And Register Now For The 2024 Canadian Potato Summit

This year’s summit returns with a stellar panel of speakers who will look into their crystal ball for insights into 2024, as well as provide the latest in research and breeding news.
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November 26, 2023
Articles

USDA Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony For The Sam Farr United States Crop Improvement And Protection Research Center In Salinas, California

Salinas, Calif. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of the newly constructed Sam Farr United States Crop Improvement and Protection Research Center in Salinas, Californi
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November 26, 2023
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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November 25, 2023
Articles

USDA, U.S. Small Business Administration Strengthen Partnership To Create Jobs And Economic Growth In Rural America

Reno, Nev. – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced that USDA is strengthening its longstanding partnership with the Small Business Administration (SBA) to create jobs and expand access to new and better mark
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November 25, 2023
New Products

New Holland Reveals The New CR11, The Next-Generation Flagship Combine

In a major development in high-capacity harvesting, New Holland Agriculture is revealing the new CR11 combine. The CR11 combine incorporates new cutting-edge technologies that will help drive down the total cost of harvesting for large grain farmers and i
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November 24, 2023
Articles

USDA Announces 2022 Census Of Agriculture Data Release Details, Preliminary Return Rate, And Upcoming Special Studies

Washington – The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will release the 2022 Census of Agriculture data on Feb. 13, 2024.
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November 24, 2023
Articles

It’s Official – One Lucky Utz Fan Wins Free Utz Snacks For Life: Snack brand super fan wins a lifetime of Utz potato chips, cheese balls, pretzels and more

Hanover, Pa.--Utz, a leading U.S. brand of salty snacks, has revealed the grand prize winner of its Ultimate Utz Fan contest. The contest celebrates the 102-year-old brand’s super fans' creativity and passion for Utz snacks.
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November 23, 2023
Articles

Celebrating Thanksgiving Foods

The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service released the attached photo to illustrate U.S. export facts when it comes to traditional Thanksgiving Day foods.
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November 22, 2023
Articles
John O'Connell, University of Idaho

U Of I, USDA Testing Ways To Stop Potatoes From Bruising

Moscow, Idaho — The potato industry has a term for the unpleasant surprise of cutting into a seemingly good spud to find a dark bruise inside.
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November 22, 2023
Articles

Potato LEAF’s Leadership Institute Class Of 2024 Announced

Washington – The Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) has announced the 2024 class of the potato industry’s Leadership Institute. Over the 10-day program, Feb. 21-March 1, participants will receive an overview of the loca
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November 21, 2023
Articles

New Plant Hardiness Map, Used By Gardeners Nationwide And Based On OSU Climate Data, Unveiled

Corvallis, Ore. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture released its new Plant Hardiness Zone Map, the national standard by which gardeners can determine which plants are most likely to survive the coldest winter temperatures at a certain location.
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November 21, 2023
Articles

USDA Unveils Updated Plant Hardiness Zone Map

Washington — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a new version of its Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PHZM), updating this valuable tool for gardeners and researchers for the first time since 2012. USDA’s Plant Hardiness Zone Map is the standard
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November 21, 2023
Articles

Survey: Half Of Consumers Plan To Order From Or Dine At Restaurants For Thanksgiving

Atlanta — Inspired by convenience and cost savings, one-third of consumers (32 percent) plan to order takeout/delivery for Thanksgiving dinner this year while 17 percent plan to dine in person at a restaurant.
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November 20, 2023
New Products

Top Air ATV Enhanced For Big Sprayer Performance

Kalida, Ohio – Unverferth Manufacturing announces enhancements to its Top Air ATV sprayer that offer big sprayer performance in a smaller package. They feature an all-new 200-gallon, T-shaped tank design that incorporates an 18-gallon sump for more easily
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November 20, 2023
Articles

Potato Expo 2024 To Return To Austin Featuring Record-Breaking Trade Show: Jan. 10-11 event to feature new stages, double the programming from previous year

Washington, D.C. – Potato growers and industry partners from around the world will descend on the Austin Convention Center, Jan. 10-11, for Potato Expo 2024, which will tap into all things Texas, with barbeque, music, culture, and a heavy dose of potatoes
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November 19, 2023
Articles
Ann Donahue, Western Growers Association

Stuart Woolf Is Elected New Western Growers Chair Of The Board

Kauai – Stuart Woolf, President and CEO of Woolf Farming & Processing, will serve as Chair of the Western Growers Board of Directors for a two-year term. Woolf was first elected to the Western Growers Board in 2015.
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November 19, 2023
Articles
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Launches WisGO Team

Wisconsin Farm Bureau is offering a new advocacy initiative for its members. Applications for Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s inaugural WisGO Team are now open.
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November 19, 2023
Articles

Trimble Introduces Connected Data Management License For Trimble Agriculture Display Users: New license enables farmers to achieve full connectivity without the hassle - saving time, creating efficiencies and optimizing production

Westminster, Colo., — Trimble announced the Trimble Ag Software–Data user license, offering seamless web and mobile connectivity for Trimble display users. This solution empowers farmers to efficiently manage their precision agricultural data.
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November 19, 2023
Articles

Kubota Names New CEO For Kubota North America, New President For Kubota Tractor Corporation, And New VP For North America Manufacturing

Grapevine, Texas – Kubota North America announced significant leadership changes following the Kubota Corporation (KBT) Board of Directors meeting held in Osaka, Japan, with several appointments including Nobuyuki Ishii as CEO of Kubota North America (KNA
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November 18, 2023
Articles

USDA Contributes To The Fifth National Climate Assessment, Highlighting Impacts On Agriculture, Forests And Rural Communities And Adaptation Needs

Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced its important contributions to the Fifth U.S. National Climate Assessment (NCA5) demonstrating a commitment to understanding and addressing the effects of climate change.
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November 18, 2023
Articles
International Fresh Produce Association

IFPA Talks Food Affordability, Packaging Policy With Canadian Prime Minister

Washington, D.C. – With increasing consumption of fresh produce as its top priority, on November 15, International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) CEO Cathy Burns and VP of Innovation Vonnie Estes attended a roundtable meeting focused on U.S. and Canadia
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November 18, 2023
Articles

AEM United States Ag Tractor and Combine Report October 2023

Milwaukee – The Association of Equipment Manufacturers has released tractor sales data for October.
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November 17, 2023
Articles

Event: University Of Idaho Potato Storage Open House

University of Idaho researchers are inviting the potato industry, and especially growers, to the inaugural University of Idaho Potato Storage Open House, taking place at the state-of-the-art Potato Storage Facility at the Kimberly (Idaho) Research and Ext
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November 17, 2023
Articles
Betty Resnick, Economist, American Farm Bureau Federation

Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Relief, But Still High Relative To Recent Years

As Americans prepare for Thanksgiving, they’ll see some relief in food prices for their Thanksgiving dinner. In the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 38th annual Thanksgiving dinner survey, we find that this year’s classic Thanksgiving feast for 10 will b
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November 17, 2023
New Products

Key Technology Introduces New Enhancements For Rotary Sizing, Grading Systems

Key Technology, a member of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Solutions group, introduces new features for its Rotary Sizing and Grading Systems. This versatile family, which includes the Precision Size Grader (PSG), Rotary Size Grader (RSG) and Sliver
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November 16, 2023
Articles
Potatoes USA

Potato Retail Sales Remained Strong For The Quarter July 2023-September 2023

Denver – Potato retail sales remained strong for the quarter from July to September 2023, up 9.5 percent from the same period a year ago. All categories of potatoes saw increases in dollar sales.
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November 16, 2023
Articles

Inaugural Idaho Agriculture Water Symposium Next Month

The inaugural Idaho Agriculture Water Symposium in Pocatello, ID, is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 11.
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November 15, 2023
Articles
Michigan Farm Bureau

Michigan Potato Production Grows, Yields Fall

Michigan’s potato crop is forecasted to increase by 3 percent this year to 19.5 million hundredweight (cwt), according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.
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November 15, 2023
Articles

Bayer Third Quarter Below Prior Year As Expected; Group Outlook Confirmed: Structural options remain under review

Leverkusen – Bayer has confirmed its Group outlook for 2023 after posting third-quarter figures that were down against the previous year. “The results came in largely as we expected, knowing that Q3 is never our strongest quarter. The important message is
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November 14, 2023
Articles

Stabenow, Boozman, Thompson, Scott Statement On Farm Bill Extension

Washington — The four leaders of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees released the following statement on a Farm Bill extension:
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November 14, 2023
Articles

Michigan Potato Industry Commission Winter Conference Registration Open; Agenda Released

The Michigan Potato Industry Commission is excited to present the 2024 Winter Potato Conference, January 31-February 1, 2024, at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center in East Lansing, Michigan.
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November 13, 2023
New Products

McCain Foods Reveals Biggest Product Launch In Over A Decade - Baby Hasselbacks

Scarborough, UK - McCain Foods?has announced the launch of its biggest new product development in over a decade,?Baby?Hasselbacks.
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November 13, 2023
New Products

Bayer Announces EPA Approval of Velum Rise Fungicide/Nematicide: Velum Rise helps potato growers start their season on the rise

St. Louis – Bayer announces the EPA approval of Velum Rise fungicide/nematicide for the suppression of Rhizoctonia, black dot, nematodes and other soilborne diseases. With two active ingredients, penflufen and fluopyram, Velum Rise offers early-season pro
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November 10, 2023
New Products

Kubota Introduces Fourth Generation M7 Ag Tractors: Kubota’s latest iteration of the M7 Series brings a new front loader built for power

Decatur, Il. – Kubota Tractor Corporation announced a new generation for the M7 Series and welcomed it to the brand’s lineup of agriculture tractors, building on and enhancing the productivity that farmers and producers expect from the M7 Series.
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November 10, 2023
Articles
National Potato Council

ACE Hardware Grilling Expert Chef Jason Morse Featured Speaker At Potato Expo

While we’re in Austin, we can’t leave town without talking about the exploding barbecue scene, both in Texas and across the country. More Americans than ever before are firing up their grills, smokers, or flattops (sometimes all at the same time!) to make
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November 09, 2023
Articles

Build A Diabetes-Friendly Thanksgiving Plate With Idaho Potatoes

Eagle, ID – Potatoes are one of Thanksgiving's most popular side dishes. While second and third helpings are customary, just navigating the Thanksgiving meal can be challenging for those living with diabetes. As a new partner with the American Diabetes As
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November 09, 2023
Articles

USDA Launches Initiative To Enhance Competitiveness Of The U.S. Specialty Crops Industry

Washington – Agriculture Deputy Secretary Torres Small today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is initiating a new effort to further support the U.S. specialty crops sector and increase the competitiveness of its products as part of
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November 09, 2023
Articles
Ted Kreis, Northland Potato Growers Association

Yellow Potatoes Now Make Up 40 Percent Of Red River Valley's Fresh Potato Crop Production

The fresh growers in the Red River Valley have long been known for their red potatoes. In fact, the valley has long been, and still is, the leader in red potato production in the nation, but the Red River Valley has quietly become one of the biggest yello
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November 08, 2023
Articles

McCain Foods USA And Partners Awarded $6.9 Million In Federal Funds For Sustainable Potato-Growing Projects In Wisconsin And Maine: McCain Foods, Campbell, Soil Health Institute will use the funds to implement climate-smart practices on more than 6,000 acres of farmland

Oakbrook Terrace, IL -- McCain Foods USA was awarded $6.9 million in funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), which will be used as part of an “Improving Soil Health in Potato Supply Cha
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November 08, 2023
Articles

Lamb Weston Celebrates Grand Opening Of Greenfield Facility In Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia, China

Eagle, Idaho -- Members of the executive team of Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. joined with distinguished guests today to celebrate the grand opening of the company’s new processing facility in Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia, China.
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November 07, 2023
Articles

Idaho Potato Commission Swears In New Commissioner, Appoints Chairman, Vice Chairman

Eagle, ID – At the Idaho Potato Commission’s (IPC) October meeting, Mike Telford, a grower from Paul, was sworn in to serve a three-year term and Paul Saito and Mark Darrington will now serve as the Chairman and Vice Chairman, respectively.
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November 07, 2023
Articles

Little Potato Spreads Holiday Happiness With New Campaign

Edmonton, Canada – The Little Potato Company, the No. 1 creamer potato company in North America, is making the holiday season even brighter with its “A Little Holiday Happiness Is…” campaign. The online and POS sweepstakes will offer numerous chances to w
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November 06, 2023
Articles
Sean Ellis, Idaho Farm Bureau Federation

Idaho Set A Record For Ag Production Value In 2022

Pocatello – Idaho set a record for total agricultural production value in 2022, blowing away the previous record.
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November 06, 2023
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Lyndon Kelley and Younsuk Dong, Michigan State University Extension

Risk Of Irrigation Water On The Road

The risk of irrigation water on the road takes several forms. The major concern is the injury or loss of human life due to losing control of a vehicle when encountering the splash of water or hydroplaning on pools of water on the road.
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November 05, 2023
Articles

Agribusiness Event Brings Together Simplot Women, Expertise, Innovation

Music City became an agribusiness hub as women from across the J.R. Simplot Company’s business attended the Women in Agribusiness (WIA) Conference in Nashville at the end of September. The event, which Simplot was a key (and founding!) sponsor of, was a g
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November 04, 2023
New Products

Groundwork BioAg Supercharges Agricultural Carbon Sequestration: Rootella Carbon Program unlocks carbon credit revenue for farmers; potential to sequester one gigaton CO2 equivalent within one decade

Mazor, Israel - Groundwork BioAg announced the global launch of the Rootella Carbon program, based on mycorrhizal carbon, a frontier technology that leverages mycorrhizal fungi as a nature-based solution for carbon dioxide removal.
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November 04, 2023
Articles

USDA Announces Early Release Of Select Commodity Tables For Agricultural Projections To 2033

Washington – On Nov. 7, 2023, at 3 p.m. EST, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will release selected tables from the upcoming USDA Agricultural Projections to 2033 report prepared in support of the President’s annual budget process as defined in t
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November 04, 2023
Articles

Trimble Introduces Integrated Precise Point Positioning As A Subscription For Agriculture Applications

Westminster, Colo. — Trimble announced out of the box availability of an integrated Precise Point Positioning (PPP) solution for agriculture applications combining Trimble CenterPoint RTX and the Trimble NAV-900. This adds greater convenience for customer
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November 03, 2023
Articles

Secretary Vilsack Highlights USDA’s Commitment To Future Generations In Agriculture: USDA and FFA sign Memorandum of Understanding at largest annual gathering of youth in agriculture

Indianapolis - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack addressed students, agricultural educators and guests at the opening session of the 96th National FFA Convention and Expo before signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the organization formalizing a par
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November 03, 2023
Articles

Royal HZPC Group Introduces Revolutionary Potato Variety Set For Faster Scientific Research: Sharing knowledge potato varieties for academic institutions within the European Union

Potato breeder Royal HZPC Group is taking a unique step in the world of potato research with the introduction of its universal potato variety set on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. This remarkable development, designed specifically for academic institutions, promis
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November 03, 2023
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Renaissance BioScience, Certis Belchim Enter Partnership For Innovative Biopesticide Development: Parties have signed a Joint Development Agreement to create an RNAi-based, environmentally friendly biopesticide for an important agricultural pest

Vancouver, Canada and Utrecht, Netherlands — Renaissance BioScience, a leader in bioengineering microbes for the global agriculture and food industries, has announced that it has signed a joint development agreement (JDA) with Certis Belchim, a global lea
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November 02, 2023
Articles
John Ross Ferrara, KOIN

Northwest Farmers Overshoot Demand By 600 Million Potatoes

Portland, Ore. (KOIN) — Farmers in the Northwest are scrambling for ways to offload 165,000 tons of potatoes after overestimating the public’s demand for the root vegetable in 2023. With the average large russet weighing roughly 6 to 10 ounces, farmers in
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November 02, 2023
Articles

ISDA Announces The Idaho Farm And Ranch Conference January 4-5

Boise, Idaho – The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) announced the Idaho Farm and Ranch Conference Jan. 4-5, 2024 in Boise.
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November 01, 2023
Articles

DPH Biologicals, University Of Illinois Team Up To Improve Crop Residue Management

DPH Biologicals and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) announced a research collaboration validating the impact biologicals make to accelerate decomposition of crop residue, thereby unlocking the adoption of more sustainable and profitable
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November 01, 2023
Articles

USDA Research Investments Spur New Agricultural Markets

Denver – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced an investment of nearly $22 million in agricultural economics research that includes agricultural markets, international trade, farm labor, cons
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