agriculture
New automated tool aims to help farmers track water consumption
The Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR) and the University of Idaho (U of I) are testing a new automated tool that interprets satellite imagery... READ MORE »
UN, USDA to highlight role of women in global agricultural production
The USDA plans to highlight the role women play in global food production as part of the United Nations' designation of 2026 as the International Year... READ MORE »
Nutrien Ag Solutions acquires new biocontrol technology
Nutrien Ag Solutions has acquired Suncor Energy’s AgroScience patented and patent-pending biocontrol technology assets. New chlorin-based photose... READ MORE »
Webinar to share water saving potential of nanobubble technology
A new agritech partnership is aiming to help growers achieve increase efficiency, including water savings, utilizing nanobubble technology. Nanobub... READ MORE »
Appropriations bill includes record funding for potato breeding research
A fiscal year 2025 agriculture appropriations bill passed by the House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee includes a record $4.5 million for Nati... READ MORE »
Agricultural cooperative Growmark to acquire agrichemical company
Agricultural cooperative Growmark plans to acquire St. Louis-based agrichemical manufacturing company AgraForm LLC. The Illinois-headquartered co-op h... READ MORE »
House committee passes $1.5 trillion version of farm bill
The U.S. House of Representatives Agriculture Committee passed its version of a $1.5 trillion farm bill, though a Senate battle looms. The bill, pa... READ MORE »
2024 Labor Report highlights grower concerns
In a recent survey conducted by Spudman, potato growers throughout the U.S. provided valuable insights into cultivation practices, labor issues and so... READ MORE »
Fungicide receives registration in California
Crop protection company Albaugh has received registration from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation for a fungicide that helps protect ag... READ MORE »
Europatat raises concerns about plant reproductive material report
The European Potato Trade Association (Europatat) is raising concerns about a draft report on plant reproductive material (PRM) set for a vote in the ... READ MORE »
