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Farm bill draft includes provisions addressing specialty crops
A farm bill draft released Feb. 13 by the U.S. House Agriculture Committee addresses specialty crops in several provisions. Learn more.
Aid announcement leaves specialty crop growers calling for more help
Specialty crop growers renewed calls for at least $5 billion in aid after a Feb. 13 announcement of $1 billion in one-time bridge payments.
Key to debut next-generation potato strip defect removal system
Key Technology will debut a new automatic defect removal system for potato strips at packaging trade show in May. Learn more details.
USDA to award more than $212M to spur US ag exports
More than $212M will be awarded through a pair of USDA programs to help expand export markets for U.S. agricultural products. Learn more.
Royal HZPC Group finalizes acquisition of Irish seed potato company
Royal HZPC Group has finalized its acquisition of IPM Potato Group. Learn more about the move, first announced in October 2025.
NDSU Extension crop budgets forecast low to negativity profitability
Projected budgets from North Dakota State University Extension forecast low to negative profitability for most crops and regions. Learn more.
40-member coalition launches in support of USMCA renewal
Forty farm and agricultural groups have united in support of a key international trade agreement. Learn more.
Farm bill debate set for later this month
U.S. House debate on a new farm bill has been set for Feb. 23-25, with a floor vote anticipated before the Easter recess. Learn more.
Labor litigator sees reasons for optimism in 2026
A prominent labor attorney says there’s reason for ag labor optimism heading into 2026. Learn more details.
Sklarczyk Seed Farm wins soil health award
Sklarczyk Seed Farm is one of three winners of the Nature Conservancy’s Soil Health Heroes awards. Meet the recipients.
NPGA names pair of Meritorious Service Award winners
Northland Potato Growers Association has named Bryan Folson and Clark Piepkorn its 2026 NPGA Meritorious Service Award winners. Meet the men.
Lamb Weston names new executives
Global frozen potato processor Lamb Weston Holdings has appointed a board executive chair and a new chief financial officer. Learn more.
Sustainable nitrogen provider launches soluble powders
Sustainable nitrogen provider Kula Bio introduces powders that deliver nitrogen-fixing bacteria directly to a crop’s root zone. Learn more
Webinar aims top help growers navigate labor challenges
On-demand webinar aims to provide growers with information to navigate labor concerns creating uncertainty. Learn more
New fund aimed at bolstering Michigan potato industry launched
A new fund designed to protect and invest in Michigan’s $2.5 billion potato industry is now open for donations. Learn more.
US, Mexico agree to begin USMCA Joint Review talks
The U.S. and Mexico have agreed to begin talks on possible United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement reforms.