agriculture
Continuing resolution includes $4 million for potato research
The continuing resolution passed by the U.S. Senate to fund the government through September included $4 million for National Institute for Food and A... READ MORE »
Nutrien opens new Innovation Farm research facility in Illinois
Nutrien Ag Solutions has opened a new research facility at its Innovation Farm location in Illinois. The site will help accelerate the adaptation of n... READ MORE »
Vote to raise Michigan’s assessment cap fails
A proposal to raise Michigan’s assessment cap on potatoes to 9.5 cents per cwt failed to pass a vote. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and ... READ MORE »
USDA readies to roll out disaster relief funds
The process of rolling out $10 billion in economic aid for growers affected by natural disasters is expected to begin by March 21. USDA Secretary B... READ MORE »
National ag trade organization looking for new leader
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) is accepting applications for its president and CEO position until March 31. Michael Marsh, w... READ MORE »
NPC joins 120-plus groups in endorsing pick for USDA post
The National Potato Council joined more than 120 agricultural groups in endorsing Luke Lindberg as USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agri... READ MORE »
HHS, USDA commit to release of dietary guidelines ahead of Dec. 31 deadline
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have affirmed their commitment to releasing the final Diet... READ MORE »
Millions of dollars in US potato exports hang in balance of tariff tug-of-war
Millions of dollars in U.S. potato exports could be in the crosshairs in a tariff tug-of-war with major trading partners Canada and Mexico. Preside... READ MORE »
Labor logistics present complicated puzzle
As amped-up enforcement of existing immigration policy and the creation of new regulations stoke uncertainty in the agricultural community, those clos... READ MORE »
USDA eliminates more than $1B in funding for local food purchases
A pair of federal programs that helped schools and food banks buy food from local farms and ranches have been eliminated by the USDA, with a national ... READ MORE »
