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NDSU develops potato variety now approved for McDonald’s fries
The most recent potato variety to join the list of approved McDonald’s potato varieties is the Dakota Russet, developed at North Dakota State Univer... READ MORE »
Grow More Experience sites reminds of the importance of agronomist expertise
To help growers address challenges this season, Grow More Experience sites across the U.S. are showcasing how agronomist expertise and flexible, innov... READ MORE »
USDA extends deadline for public to comment on competition challenges in seed, fertilizer, other inputs and retail markets
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces a 30-day extension to the public comment period to identify the impacts of concentration and compe... READ MORE »
Research studies herbicide damage to potatoes caused by heavy rainfall
Farmers throughout southern and eastern Idaho were befuddled by the bizarre symptoms of crop damage that surfaced in their potato fields following a b... READ MORE »
President Biden announces actions to address farmers’ costs and food insecurity
President Biden, along with USDA Secretary Vilsak, visited a farm in Kankakee, Illinois, May 11 to announce actions to be taken in support of the nati... READ MORE »
NPC requests extension on overreaching new SEC climate rule
The National Potato Council joined more than 100 agricultural organizations on a letter requesting a 180-day extension to the comment period for the S... READ MORE »
Growers: It’s time to start crop protection planning for 2017
{Sponsored} It’s never too early to start thinking about the 2017 season. “With the large number of acres that growers are farming now, early c... READ MORE »
University of Idaho, ARS studying manure use in root crops
The fourth year of a long-term manure study is currently underway in Idaho, where researchers are studying the use of manure in root crops such as pot... READ MORE »
NPC joins US Agriculture Coalition for Cuba
The National Potato Council (NPC) has joined more than 100 national grower organizations, state grower associations, and agribusiness members as part ... READ MORE »
