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New grant program increases American-made fertilizer production
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the Department received $3 billion in applications from more than 350 indep... READ MORE »
GROWMARK offers 55 scholarships to students pursuing agriculture
GROWMARK Inc. announced a revamped scholarship program for 2023. The GROWMARK Foundation will provide 55 scholarships of $2,000 each to students pursu... READ MORE »
Export value increases for all U.S. potato types
The international markets across the globe are showing solid signs of recovery, and the value of U.S. potato exports was up for all potato types from ... READ MORE »
The World Potato Congress welcomes new Gold Sustaining Partner
World Potato Congress President Peter VanderZaag announced the Ontario Potato Board as its newest Gold Sustaining Partner. “We extend a warm welc... READ MORE »
USDA addresses labor shortages and H-2A issues
Growers are adapting labor-saving technology and modifying their cultivation practices, including lessening and delaying pruning and weeding, to comba... READ MORE »
ARS’ breeding program researches better potato for chip frying
The USDA's Agricultural Research Service has a breeding program designed to produce potatoes that are ideal for frying into potato chips, which are on... READ MORE »
A Yuma County coalition shares the importance of agricultural water in Colorado River Basin
A prolonged drought in the west is making the fate of the Colorado River less certain. As a result, Yuma County Agriculture Water Coalition and Yuma F... READ MORE »
USDA offers simplified direct loan application for all producers
A new, simplified direct loan application is now available for all producers seeking a direct farm loan from the Farm Service Agency (FSA). The new ap... READ MORE »
USDA names first permanent chief diversity and inclusion officer
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of L’Tonya Davis as its first permanent chief diversity and inclusion officer (C... READ MORE »
USDA invests $2 million to provide risk management training to farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced up to $2 million is available for cooperative agreements for risk management education and training progr... READ MORE »
