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Growing Safer Spuds: Removing Toxins From Potatoes

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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.

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

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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

Growers Edge Acquires AQUAOSO Technologies To Help Lenders Better Evaluate Farmland Values And Climate Risks

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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

KIOTI Expands Tractor Line With New RX40 Utility Tractor

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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

CLAAS FARMPOINT Adding New Location In Webster County, Iowa

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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.

SCFBA Seeks Expansion Of MASC Program After Specialty Crops Excluded From Year-End Economic Aid Package

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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

Potato LEAF Opens 2025 ‘Leadership In The Field’ Applications

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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

Potandon Produce Names New CEO

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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

EPA Releases Updated Mitigation Proposal For Atrazine

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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

North Dakota Potato Promotion 1909 Style

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

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

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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.

University Of Idaho To Host 57th Annual Idaho Potato Conference

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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.

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

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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.

Insights On Agricultural Commodities

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

CoBank Releases 2025 Year Ahead Report – Forces That Will Shape the U.S. Rural Economy

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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

Only 2 Weeks Left To Register For Michigan Winter Potato Conference

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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.