INDUSTRY DIRECTORY

A Complex Landscape For Northwest Agriculture

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Spokane, Washington - AgWest’s industry experts gather market information from various sources to deliver commodity-specific insights. All Market Snapshots are available at AgWestFC.com/industry-insights.

Restaurant Trend Report Finds Consumers Trading Down, Dining Out Less

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San Antonio — Around 50 billion hamburgers are consumed a year in the U.S.,(1) presenting a big opportunity for restaurants to reach consumers’ hearts through their stomachs at a reasonable price point. Research from Vericast shows 60 percent of consumers

GROWMARK, Optimus Technologies Partner On Decarbonization Pilot

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Bloomington Ill. (AgPR) – GROWMARK, Inc. has partnered with Optimus Technologies, Inc., to test biodiesel in five semi-tractors in GROWMARK’s Manito Transit fleet as a potential pathway for transitioning the entire fleet to low-carbon fuels as part of G

NDSU Extension Pesticide Program Specialist Announces Retirement

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After 28 years of dedicated service to North Dakota State University, Andrew Thostenson, Extension pesticide program specialist, will retire effective Nov. 1.

Report Shows Third Consecutive Year For Record-Setting Exports, Outlook Not As Promising For Agricultural Trade

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Lincoln, Neb. – Nebraska Farm Bureau has published its annual Agricultural and International Trade Report again highlighting the importance of international trade to the bottom-line of Nebraska’s farm and ranch families.

CNH Industrial Announces Worker Layoffs, Jobs Moving To Mexico

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CNH Industrial has followed through on plans to lay off 200 workers at its Racine, Wisconsin plant, with plans to move those jobs to Mexico, according to U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), as part of a broader company-wide reorganization intended to reduce o

OTR Expands Irrigation Tire Offering

New Products

Rome, GA. – OTR Engineered Solutions (OTR) has introduced the Rainmax H2O and Rainmax N/D lines of irrigation tires. Built on the success of the original Rainmax irrigation tire, the new models meet customer demand with both directional and non-directiona

2024 Snake River Weed Management Tour At University Of Idaho Kimberly R&E Center

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The 2024 Snake River Weed Management Tour at the University of Idaho’s Kimberly Research and Extension Center is scheduled for Wednesday, June 26.

Late April Sugarbeet Planting Update From Across U.S.

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The USDA NASS has provided an update on the 2024 U.S. sugarbeet crop planting in its weekly crop progress report (https://www.nass.usda.gov/) from last week. Here’s a sample of what the latest report showed.

No-Fuss, No-Mess Wildlife Repellent Now Available To Protect Emerging Crops

New Products

Trico Pro, a new, user-friendly wildlife repellent, is now available at Helena Agri-Enterprises retail locations and authorized dealers across the country. It uses natural, effective ingredients to deter deer, elk, moose and rabbits from farmland as the 2

Experienced USDA FAS Official Joins Sugar Alliance

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A long-time veteran of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Casey Bean, will join the American Sugar Alliance (ASA) as the organization’s trade consultant on May 1. Bean will work with ASA to analyze the complex global trade issues that impact U.S.

New Holland FieldOps, A New Platform For Real-Time Farm Data Management, Soon To Be Released

New Products

New Holland has released FieldOps, a versatile and easy-to-use farm management web and mobile platform available for operators worldwide. It brings real-time monitoring, remote display viewing and intuitive user interface together into one comprehensive p

Cat’s Prowler Pro Available In Three Models

New Products

The Arctic Cat Prowler Pro is known for its quiet 50-horsepower, 812cc EFI engine, comfortable ride, unmatched capabilities, ample storage and durability.

UPL Completes Acquisition Of Corteva's Solo Mancozeb Business

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London - UPL Corporation Ltd., a global provider of holistic and sustainable agricultural solutions, announces that it has completed the acquisition of Corteva Agriscience's solo mancozeb global fungicide business outside of China, Japan, South Korea, UK,

ASPF: New European Packaging Rules Raise Several Concerns

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New packaging rules adopted by the European Parliament raise serious trade and food safety concerns. If endorsed by the EU Council later this year, they will almost certainly negatively impact global supply chains and food security at a time when more tha

CNH Names Gerrit Marx As CEO

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CNH Industrial N.V. announced the appointment of Gerrit Marx to the role of CEO effective July 1, 2024. He succeeds Scott Wine, whose request to leave the company at the end of the current three-year business plan cycle to pursue other interests, has been