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Irish potato famine pathogen still present around the world
North Carolina State University researchers continue to track the evolution of different strains of the plant pathogen that caused the Irish potato fa... more »
USDA offering $42 million in drought-related incentives for growers
In response to historic drought conditions, the USDA is offering $41.8 million through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to help agr... more »
Nearly 300 ag groups press Senate for labor reform action
288 agricultural organizations representing the geographic and commodity diversity of U.S. farmers urged immediate Senate action to develop and pass l... more »
Western farmers to Senate: Water infrastructure need is ‘critical’
Citing an “acute and critical need” magnified by another all-too-familiar drought, a national coalition representing thousands of Western farmers,... more »
American Farm Bureau president to visit Idaho to learn about dams
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall will join other national farm industry leaders June 15-16 at the Port of Lewiston for an inform... more »
US potato acres projected to be up from 2020, but still below pre-pandemic levels
Potato acreage in the U.S. is expected to be up in 2021 from last year’s total, but still below 2018 and 2019. In projections by North American P... more »
Rondon named director of OSU’s Integrated Pest Management Center
Silvia Rondon has been appointed director of the Oregon Integrated Pest Management Center (OIPMC) effective July 1. Rondon is a renowned expert... more »
Certis rebrands to include biologicals in its name
To cement its focus on biological crop protection inputs, Certis USA has rebranded itself as Certis Biologicals. “Certis is the most integrated, ... more »
Washington budget includes $22 million for Columbia Basin irrigation projects
The State of Washington's $6 billion capital budget included several irrigation projects supporting the Columbia Basin Project. Funded projects inc... more »
Pandemic cover crops aid available from USDA
Agricultural producers who have coverage under most crop insurance policies are eligible for a premium benefit from the U.S. Department of Agriculture... more »
