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National Potato Council Launches New Podcast

Published Today

The National Potato Council launched a new podcast called ‘Eye on Potatoes’ during the Potato Expo in Las Vegas. The podcast highlights policy priorities and the latest issues affecting the potato industry. The podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts,…
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House Ag Chairman Peterson Adds New Staffers

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House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson added two new staff members. Gary, Minnesota farmer Jake Chisholm will be the Staff Director for the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management. Justina Graff will be the new Deputy Clerk for…
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Potato Growers Optimistic For Year Ahead

Published January 17, 2020

Despite the challenges of the 2019 harvest, AMVAC Corporation Territory Sales Representative Ralph Frederick says there’s lots of optimism for 2020 at the Potato Expo. "It shows how strong farmers are to come out of a year like that and…
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Blight Could Carry Over into 2020

Published January 17, 2020

Gowan USA Product Marketing Manager Ken Reh says there is a chance blight could carry over in fields this spring. "It's important to start planning for the next season and understand options available," he explains. "The pathogen is going to…
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Larson Moves Up the USW Leadership Ladder

Published January 17, 2020

An East Grand Forks farmer is the new vice chair for U.S. Wheat Associates. Rhonda Larson has been farming nearly 30 years and was a member of the Minnesota Wheat Research and Promotion Council for 17 years. Oregon farmer Darren…
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Ag Safety Award to be Presented to William Nelson

Published January 17, 2020

The Agricultural Safety and Health Council of America is presenting its lifetime achievement award to William Nelson, who is retired from the CHS Foundation. Nelson was the first and longest-serving chair of the ASHCA board of directors. The award will…
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Crop Insurance Premiums Due Jan. 31

Published January 16, 2020

USDA's Risk Management Agency is reminding farmers that crop insurance premiums are due January 31. Accrual of interest had been deferred for the 2019 crop year. "The reason why the agency is making a big deal right now is because…
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Black Leg Ranch: A Story of Diversifying

Published January 15, 2020

The bread and butter of Black Leg Ranch has always been the cowherd. However, the Doan family had to diversity as more members were added. "We had already established some facilities with the lodge, and my son Jay said to…
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