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Hall of fame
Idaho Ag Today
Six stalwarts of Idaho agriculture were inducted into the Eastern Idaho Agriculture Hall of Fame March 21 during a banquet in Fort Hall.
Hemp in Idaho
Idaho Ag Today
Since it first became legal to produce hemp in Idaho, in 2022, acres have more than doubled each year, from 459 in 2022 to 1,274 in 2023 to 2,668 in 2024.
Potatoes and Soil Health
Farm of the Future
One of the principles of soil health is to reduce soil disturbance. But what about in crops like potatoes where soil disturbance is inevitable?
Potatoe USA Names Board Chair and U.S.-E.U. Trade Concerns
The Agribusiness Update
Potatoes USA elected Steve Elfering of Boise as Board Chair at its annual meeting, and ag groups express concerns about the ongoing trade dispute between the U.S. and E.U.
Ag Exports soar
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho has set a record for total value of agricultural exports for four straight years.
Marketing Potatoes to Gen-Z Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Despite what many sources may claim, potatoes are a very healthy vegetable to include in your diet. But, Maeve Webster, president at Menu Matters, says our younger generations don't get it.
Marketing Potatoes to Gen-Z Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Despite what many sources may claim, potatoes are a very healthy vegetable to include in your diet. But, Maeve Webster, president at Menu Matters, says our younger generations don't get it.
Wheat is number 1
Idaho Ag Today
In terms of total acres, wheat is the No. 1 crop in the Pacific Northwest states of Idaho, Oregon and Washington.
Potatoes USA 2025 Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Despite the many challenges for agriculture, Potatoes USA Chief Marketing Officer, Kim Brashears says things are looking good and she’s excited about 2025.
Potatoes USA 2025 Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Despite the many challenges for agriculture, Potatoes USA Chief Marketing Officer, Kim Brashears says things are looking good and she’s excited about 2025.
Specialty crop grant
Idaho Ag Today
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) announced the application for the 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant is now open.
Litchi and nematodes
Idaho Ag Today
University of Idaho researchers are introducing genes from a specific plant into potatoes in an effort to develop spuds that are resistant to harmful nematodes.
AI for Potatoes Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Potatoes USA President Blair Richardson explains how they’ll use AI to help fix some of the more common misperceptions about potatoes.
AI for Potatoes Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Potatoes USA President Blair Richardson explains how they’ll use AI to help fix some of the more common misperceptions about potatoes.
New year and spuds
Idaho Ag Today
Several years ago, I talked with then President and CEO of the Idaho Potato Commission Frank Muir about New Year's and potatoes.
Potato Markets Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The U.S. potato industry has seen quite the turnaround in volume the past year with a pretty healthy rebound.
Potato Markets Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The U.S. potato industry has seen quite the turnaround in volume the past year with a pretty healthy rebound.
Food Fight in Dietary Guidelines and GOP Governors Urge Farm Bill Passage
The Agribusiness Update
A major battle is brewing over how much red meat Americans should consume, as the U.S. prepares to update its Dietary
Guidelines for Americans, and Republican governors wrote Congress on the urgent need to update the 2018 Farm Bill.
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Food Fight and Potatoes Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Instead of removing potatoes from the vegetable category, it appears recently proposed changes in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans are more focused on their starch content, which Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council says is still misguided.
Food Fight and Potatoes Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Instead of removing potatoes from the vegetable category, it appears recently proposed changes in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans are more focused on their starch content, which Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council says is still misguided.