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Food Prices Rise
Published January 6, 2022
The price of food worldwide is at levels not seen since 2011. The United Nations Food and Agriculture tracks international food prices on a monthly basis. Year-over-year, food prices rose 28 percent in 2021.Double-Digit Growth for CLAAS
Published January 6, 2022
German farm equipment manufacturer, CLAAS, increased fiscal year revenues by nearly 20 percent despite the pandemic and supply chain challenges. CLAAS officials said the company also invested a record amount in its research and development efforts.Rotate Products to Help Overcome Resistance
Published January 6, 2022
Rotating chemistries is important in addressing insecticide resistance for the Colorado Potato Beetle. Corteva Agriscience Territory Manager Bridgette Readel says there is a new insecticide available for potato growers called Delegate WG. "It's a product that has spinetoram in it.…No Clear Path Forward on Build Back Better Act
Published January 6, 2022
A scaled-back version of the Build Back Better Act is expected as Congress gets back to work in the New Year. National Farmers Union President Rob Larew says there’s no clear path forward yet. "What's encouraging to me is folks…Secure Input Needs Early
Published January 6, 2022
Now is the time of year to plan for the upcoming growing season. Gowan USA Northern Sales Representative Marsha VanLaere encourages potato growers to be thinking about securing their input needs. It’s unclear what 2022 may bring. "Gowan USA offers…Keep an Eye Out for Colorado Potato Beetle in Spring
Published January 6, 2022
Last year’s warmer-than-usual conditions in central Minnesota and portions of the Red River Valley brought a strong emergence of the Colorado Potato Beetle. University of Minnesota Extension Entomologist Ian MacRae says Colorado Potato Beetle can survive a northern winter. Snow…Equipment Still Experiencing Supply Chain Issues
Published January 6, 2022
Supplies of new equipment remain tight as equipment manufacturers deal with supply chain issues. Association of Equipment Manufactures Senior Vice President of Industry Sectors Curt Blades says tight supplies are two-fold. "The demand for equipment has been stronger than previously…For 2022: Hope for the Best, Prepare for the Worst
Published January 6, 2022
Drought challenged dryland potato production last year. Syngenta Agronomic Service Representative Jason Snell says that made things interesting for northern potato growers. "It was a low disease year, but when we did find disease it was severe and it was…Canadian Potato Industry Wants Potato Export Ban Lifted
Published January 6, 2022
A ban on fresh potato exports from Prince Edward Island remains in effect after potato wart was discovered in two fields last year. At the Potato Business Summit, United Potato Growers of Canada Chairman Ray Keenan said it is not…