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Potato Growers Still Working on Details of Disaster Aid

Published Yesterday

Northern Plains Potato Growers Association President Donavon Johnson says the potato industry is still working out the details of disaster aid. Timing and when payments will be made are the unknowns. "Elected officials know how much of a priority this…

National Potato Council Launches New Podcast

Published Yesterday

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,…

House Ag Chairman Peterson Adds New Staffers

Published Yesterday

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…

Mexican Court Rules Against Higher Ethanol Blends

Published Yesterday

The Mexican Supreme Court has ruled against a federal rule that would have allowed for up to ten percent ethanol blends. The court called for more science-based evaluation of higher ethanol fuels. A pre-existing rule allows a maximum of 5.8…

VanderWal Speaks to Phase One Trade Agreement with China

Published Yesterday

More than 200 people attended the phase one signing ceremony, with one of those being South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott VanderWal. "The main impact on agriculture has to do with the $40 billion of ag products going to China.…

Sugarbeet Co-ops Meet With USDA on Disaster Aid

Published Yesterday

Local sugarbeet cooperatives met with USDA Under Secretary Bill Northey last Wednesday afternoon to discuss disaster assistance. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven told the Red River Farm Network there are still details being worked out. "We got into in-depth discussions.…

Beet Stock Snapshot

Published January 18, 2020

According to Acres & Shares, American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock trended higher to $3,200 per share last week. A total of 279 shares traded hands through seven transactions at that price.

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…

Chipping Potato Provision in Phase One Deal

Published January 17, 2020

There is a potato provision included in the Phase One trade deal. According the text, USDA-APHIS and the General Administration of Customs People’s Republic of China will sign and implement phytosanitary protocol to allow U.S. fresh potato imports into China…

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…

Latest News Articles

Potato Growers Still Working on Details of Disaster Aid

National Potato Council Launches New Podcast

House Ag Chairman Peterson Adds New Staffers

Mexican Court Rules Against Higher Ethanol Blends

VanderWal Speaks to Phase One Trade Agreement with China

Sugarbeet Co-ops Meet With USDA on Disaster Aid

Beet Stock Snapshot

Potato Growers Optimistic For Year Ahead

Chipping Potato Provision in Phase One Deal

Blight Could Carry Over into 2020

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