agriculture
Companies form new biorational solutions organization
Valent BioSciences, MGK, and Valent North America have formed a new biorational solutions company in an effort to streamline innovations and speed the... READ MORE »
Roundtable to highlight role of women in potato industry
A full slate of discussions and networking at Potato Expo 2026 will include a roundtable of three women making an industry impact hosted by Spudman ma... READ MORE »
Potato trade talks part of sitdown between trade rep, senators
International potato trade was a topic on the table during a private lunch Oct. 15 between U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and a group of sen... READ MORE »
UK agritech investor acquires crop management and sprout control company
Produce Investments (PI), a U.K.-based investment company focused on potato growing, crop storage and agritech innovation, has acquired fixed crop man... READ MORE »
Turner named honorary member of Michigan agriscience educators group
Kelly Turner, executive director of the Michigan Potato Industry Commission (MPIC), has been named a 2025 honorary member of the Michigan Association ... READ MORE »
Coalition calls for permanent labor wage rate reform
Dozens of farm and agribusiness groups are calling for permanent labor wage rate reform to address a "broken" system. As Congress moves to end the... READ MORE »
US trade deficit likely to worsen, study finds
A growing U.S. trade deficit will worsen in coming years as fruit and vegetable imports exceed exports, according to a recent study. Shifting globa... READ MORE »
Experienced industry advocate selected to lead NCAE
An industry professional experienced in government relations and agricultural labor issues has been named the new president and CEO of the National Co... READ MORE »
Aid efforts, trade talks soldier on amid government shutdown
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) urged the inclusion of specialty crop aid in any emergency economic relief for the U.S. agricultural ind... READ MORE »
Acquisitions expand Tessenderlo Kerley’s soil fumigation portfolio
Tessenderlo Kerley has expanded its soil fumigation portfolio by acquiring Eastman’s U.S. and Canadian metam fumigant labels. The company acquire... READ MORE »
