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JR Simplot inks research deal to study novel yield traits in potatoes
Simplot plans to conduct research on potatoes using yield traits patented by Yield10 Bioscience to improve crop performance and sustainability.
USDA sends $1.92 million to four agriculture stress relief programs
Washington State University is among the recipients of the USDA-NIFA’s four grants totaling $1.92 million to support agriculture stress relief.
Syngenta to spend $2 billion to address climate change
“(The company) is committed to accelerating our innovation to find better and ever safer solutions to address the shared challenge of climate change.”
State of emergency declared in North Dakota in lieu of flooding, blizzard
Eight counties and four cities in North Dakota have issued flood emergency declarations so far, with more expected.
North Dakota senator pushes USDA to focus on weather relief for farmers
On Oct. 17, Senator John Hoeven of North Dakota encouraged the U.S. Department of Agriculture to focus efforts on relief for producers impacted by weather-related disasters impacting numerous crops across the country, including the potato industry. ... more
Harvest update: Great Lakes region, Maine making progress getting potatoes out of ground
Potato farmers in Wisconsin have been able to make solid progress harvesting their crop in recent days. Following weeks of above-average rain, that’s a welcome development.
UW-Madison pathologist Gevens zeroed in on both early and late blight
Amanda Gevens, plant pathologist and associate professor at Wisconsin-Madison, spends her time studying potato late blight and early blight diseases.
Growers Edge, Delta Institute partner on soil health analytics and financial program
Growers Edge, which provides data-driven technology solutions for the ag industry, has announced a soil health improvement partnership with Delta Institute.
SWIIM water accounting solutions enters into agreement with RDO Water
SWIIM will initially target the the Western U.S., beginning with coastal and Southern California, with its sales and distribution agreement with RDO.
PMA Fresh announces finalists for agriculture startup awards
Produce Marketing Association and SVG Ventures announce the startup finalists with innovative solutions for the produce and floral industries to pitch live on stage at the THRIVE Fresh Summit Challenge. The pitch presentation will take place at th... more
