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McCain Foods acquiring Maine frozen potato specialty product supplier
McCain Foods will acquire Maine-based frozen potato specialty product supplier Penobscot McCrum. Learn more details.
Ag aid package leaves specialty crop growers disappointed
A $12 billion aid package for U.S. farmers that includes up to $11B for row crops has disappointed specialty crop grower advocates. Learn more
Bill beefs up certified seed potato regulation in Wisconsin
Legislation that would increase penalties for not using certified seed potatoes is expected to soon become law in Wisconsin. Learn more.
Ag industry awaits details of proposed aid package
Agricultural producers await details of a proposed aid package for US farmers. Find out what specialty crop growers hope for.
Latest crop protection tool from Syngenta now available
The latest insect control tool from Syngenta has received EPA registration and is available for use in crops including potatoes. Learn more.
Soilborne diseases to be major focus of Idaho Potato Conference
The 58th annual Idaho Potato Conference is set for Jan. 21-22 in Pocatello. Learn more details about discussion topics.
MPIC Winter Conference to feature popular potato content creator
Early bird registration for MPIC’s 2026 Winter Potato Conference runs through December. Speakers will include a popular potato content creator
Tidal Grow AgriScience names new business development leader
Chitosan-based technology company Tidal Grow AgriScience has named a new vice president of innovation and business development. Meet her.
Farmers’ Almanac stopping its presses after 2026
The presses are falling silent for a 200-year farming tradition. The 2026 Farmers’ Almanac will be the last of its kind. Find out why.
Agriculture Workforce Coalition elects co-chairs
The Agriculture Workforce Coalition, a coalition of ag groups seeking long-term labor reform, has elected new leaders. Find out who they are.
Newly registered products’ active ingredient targets Colorado potato beetle
Newly registered products contain active ingredient targeting Colorado potato beetle, among other pests. Learn more.
Proposed rule would establish new WOTUS definition
An EPA proposal to establish a new definition of waters of the United States aims to provide clarity. Learn more.
Applications for second round of disaster relief funding now open
More than $16 million in USDA disaster relief funding will be made available to producers recovering from natural disasters. Learn more.
Mobile irrigation lab to provide on-farm analysis, tips for growers
MSU University Extension’s new Mobile Irrigation lab will help growers evaluate and improve irrigation systems. Learn how to schedule a visit
USDA estimates drop in US potato production for 2025
Potato growers produced 412.06 cwt of potatoes during 2025 — 9.11 million cwt less than in 2024, according to USDA estimates. Learn more.
NDSU offers online tax management program for ag producers
NDSU Extension is offering a tax management program to agricultural producers. Preregistration is required by Nov. 25.