Production
NDSU projects crop profits for 2023
Most crops in all regions project a profit for the year. The North Dakota State University Extension projected crop budgets for 2023 are available ... more »
USDA announces Conservation Reserve Program signup for 2023
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can begin applying for the Conservation Reserve Program... more »
TOMRA Food spotlights AI sorting, grading and packing solutions at Fruit Logistica Berlin
TOMRA Food treated visitors to its stand at Fruit Logistica Berlin Feb. 8-10 with 3D footage of its sorting, grading, and packing solutions in action,... more »
NRCS in Washington to host webinar on riparian buffer program
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Washington (NRCS-WA) released more information on the completely voluntary FY23 Riparian Buffer... more »
Hearing raises concerns about impact of WOTUS rule
A congressional hearing on the effects of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule drew criticism of the rule, with speakers testifying that it im... more »
Aviko Rixona creates plant-based cheese made from potatoes
There are many reasons people are increasingly moving away from animal-based food products. This is causing a boom in plant-based foods, which are gro... more »
Answering the call
OriGin Farm is primarily a certified organic dairy business, but the operation has answered the call to supply organic potatoes by meeting the challen... more »
Register for SpudWeek 2023
SpudWeek is almost here! Featuring three 1-hour interactive webcasts, the editor of Spudman will chat with industry experts, discussing the latest ... more »
Preventing disease by capturing spores
Crop disease battles are a constant, and fungal pathogens can be a force to be reckoned with, particularly as inputs remain costly and pathogens build... more »
APHIS removes pale cyst nematode-associated acreage from regulation in Idaho
On Jan. 11, 2023, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) released approximately 32 acres in Bingham County, Idaho, from regulation for... more »