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$3 million food and agriculture global startup competition Grow-NY is accepting applications through July 1
Empire State Development (ESD) announced May 24 that the application window is now open for the 2022 Grow-NY food and agriculture competition. Grow-NY... READ MORE »
National Potato Council applauds first shipments of U.S. fresh potatoes to Mexico in over 25 years
The National Potato Council welcomed the news May 12 that the first shipments of U.S. fresh potatoes crossed into Mexico yesterday, May 11. The succes... READ MORE »
Albaugh aquires Rotam in crop protection merger
Albaugh, a crop protection product provider, has completed an acquisition of Rotam Global AgroSciences. The acquisition by the Ankeny, Iowa-based ... READ MORE »
California ports continue to have backups
As ongoing port congestion and persistent shipping obstacles continue to block movement of California agricultural goods, farmers and exporters face b... READ MORE »
USDA, NWSA partnering on pop-up site to ease export jam at Seattle port
The USDA is partnering with Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) to enhance access to a 49-acre pop-up site to accept either dry agricultural or refriger... READ MORE »
Midwestern BioAg partnering with Indigo Agriculture on carbon credit program
Midwestern BioAg is collaborating with Indigo Agriculture to help farmers access and maximize success in the rapidly growing market for agricultural c... READ MORE »
Bioceres, Marrone Bio announce merger
Bioceres Crop Solutions and Marrone Bio Innovations announced March 16 that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine the companies in ... READ MORE »
NPC: Setting policy agenda for potato growers for 2022
During this year’s Washington Summit (Feb. 18-March 2), potato growers from across the country joined the National Potato Council (NPC) in D.C. duri... READ MORE »
Potato Business Summit back in person
The United Potato Growers of America (UPGA) is a somewhat different kind of national potato organization. UPGA deals directly with the business of pro... READ MORE »
New wave of potato-based drinks hitting market
Three international drink makers have brought new potato-based drinks to market. New opportunities for potato growers — both in the U.S. and abroad ... READ MORE »
