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Corteva: Split of crop protection, seed businesses will aid growers
A planned split of its crop protection and seed businesses will allow Corteva to focus more directly on farmers' needs, the company says. The separ... READ MORE »
Agristo begins site preparations for North Dakota processing plant
Belgian potato producer Agristo has begun site preparation for its $450 million processing facility in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The company’s f... READ MORE »
Nutrien Ag Solutions completes upgrades at Indiana facility
Crop solutions company Nutrien Ag Solutions has completed infrastructure improvements at its Tipton, Indiana retail facility. The upgrades will exp... READ MORE »
Tessenderlo Kerley breaks ground on new fertilizer facility
Crop nutrition and protection company Tessenderlo Kerley has broken ground on its newest liquid fertilizer production facility on a 50-acre site in De... READ MORE »
Retail potato sales increase driven by fresh and frozen demand
Total volume of U.S. retail sales of potatoes increased 2.3% from July 2024 to June 2025, with dollar sales remaining stable during that period — di... READ MORE »
Farmers can explore insurance options in free webinar
Farms and small business owners can explore health insurance options in a free webinar offered by Penn State University Extension. “Smart Choice ... READ MORE »
Utz Brands closing Michigan manufacturing facility
Utz Brands is shuttering its Grand Rapids, Michigan processing facility, reducing its manufacturing footprint from eight to seven primary plants. T... READ MORE »
Syngenta adds agricultural policy veteran as director of federal affairs
Global agricultural company Syngenta has added an agricultural policy veteran as its new director of federal affairs. Beth Ellikidis, based in the ... READ MORE »
Read all about it: Potato LEAF launches leadership library
The Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) has launched a virtual resource library featuring books focused on leadersh... READ MORE »
Regional Food Business Centers programs to be terminated
The USDA plans to terminate a program that supported the development of local food businesses, small farms and regional food supply chains. The Reg... READ MORE »
