Category: Production
Budget measure includes $12B in specialty crop relief
A $95 billion budget reconciliation measure measure that narrowly passed the U.S. House last week allocates up to $12 billion in relief for the strained farm economy.
USDA initiative calls on participants to help translate germplasm data
An initiative by USDA is calling on universities and stakeholders to help build AI tools to help translate germplasm data.
AgroLiquid expands distribution network with new Florida facility
Liquid fertilizer company AgroLiquid has opened a new facility in Florida, expanding its manufacturing and distribution network.
Deal with German snack company to take Utz private
Potato chip manufacturer Utz Brands Inc. is going private, with German company Intersnack Group buying all of the salty snack company’s public stock.
North Dakota ag research group elects new chair; 74% of state crop blooming
The North Dakota State Board of Agricultural Research and Education (SBARE) elected a new chair and new members at its June 9 meeting.
A closer look at key factors at play in disease defense in storage
Managing diseases in storage always starts with questions about field conditions. Experts share starting points for successful disease management.
Shifting storage scence: Climate, supply chain, AI driving postharvest trends
Climate change, supply chain issues, increasing costs of construction materials and energy, and tightening regulations on refrigerants and chemicals such as sprout inhibitors are all factors influencing the decisions growers make about potato storage in today’s market.
Could acreage decline be good news for growers?
Potato growers are facing tough market conditions and rising production costs, along with global competition. But some say a forecasted acreage drop is welcome news.
Belgian potato processor holds official groundbreaking for North Dakota site
A 350-acre North Dakota production site for Belgian potato producer Agristo held its official groundbreaking on July 7.
New program grants aimed at improving fertilizer access for US farmers
A new program aimed at providing U.S. farmers with more access to domestic fertilizer is accepting applications through mid-August.
New pest control solution offers protection against nematodes
A new pest control solution from Huma offers four-in-one protection against nematodes and soilborne diseases. PROUD 4 is a strengthened formulation of Huma’s PROUD 3 foliar pest treatment.
Trilateral trade agreement will not be renewed for another 16-year term
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will not be renewed for another 16-year term. The deadline to renew the trilateral trade pact passed July 1.
Legislation addressing H-2A program officially introduced
A bill addressing the accessibility and cost of the H-2A visa program has been officially introduced. U.S. House Agriculture Committee chair Glenn Thompson introduced the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act of 2026 on June 30.
Specialty crop aid included in supplemental funding request
An additional $10 billion in aid for specialty and row crops is included in a request by the Trump administration for $87.6 billion in congressional funding.
Golden nematode detected for first time in Manitoba
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has detected golden nematode on a potato farm in Manitoba. This is the first detection of the quarantine pest in the province.
USDA ARS funds 26 potato research proposals
USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has awarded funding for 26 potato research proposals totaling nearly $1.2 million addressing diseases, pest control and postharvest disorders.