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Treasury Department Releases Partial 45Z Guidance
Treasury Department Releases Partial 45Z Guidance
Treasury Department Releases Partial 45Z Guidance
Late last week, the government released short-term guidance on accessing clean fuel tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act.  However, the announcement fell short of finalizing the program’s details.  Farm Policy News said biofuel groups were hoping for more clarity on the tax credits for fuels that help combat climate change.  The groups are hopeful ...
Lamb Weston, Atlas Agro Announce Fertilizer Partnership
Lamb Weston, Atlas Agro Announce Fertilizer Partnership
Lamb Weston, Atlas Agro Announce Fertilizer Partnership
Lamb Weston Holdings and Atlas Agro announced Thursday a partnership for the procurement of locally produced, green fertilizers.  Lamb Weston officials said this strategic partnership is part of the company's continued focus on sustainable farming practices and environmental stewardship and is expected to deliver an estimated 99% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions when compared to traditional f
Additional Funds, Time Announced For MASC
Additional Funds, Time Announced For MASC
Additional Funds, Time Announced For MASC
On Monday, the USDA announced that specialty crop producers have an additional two days to apply for assistance to help offset higher marketing and production costs.  FSA increased the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) program payment limit from $125,000 to $900,000 per operation.   ...
U of I To Host 57th Annual Potato Conference
U of I To Host 57th Annual Potato Conference
U of I To Host 57th Annual Potato Conference
The University of Idaho is gearing up for the 57th annual Idaho Potato Conference, which will take place January 22nd –23rd in the Pond Student Union Building on the Idaho State University campus in Pocatello.  U of I associate professor of plant pathology James Woodhall noted that much of this year’s workshops and presentations will focus on plant disease and pressures.   “Quite a bit... Read Mor
NW Potato Stocks Hit 175 Million CWT To Start December
NW Potato Stocks Hit 175 Million CWT To Start December
NW Potato Stocks Hit 175 Million CWT To Start December
According to NASS, potato stocks in Oregon totaled 20.7 million cwt as of December 1st.   Disappearance to date in Oregon was 5.55 million cwt.  In Idaho, potato stocks totaled 94 million cwt to start the month.  Disappearance of the Idaho crop to date was 41.2 million cwt.  And in W...
USDA Funding to Strengthen the Specialty Crops Sector
USDA Funding to Strengthen the Specialty Crops Sector
USDA Funding to Strengthen the Specialty Crops Sector
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the creation of new programs that will help farmers who grow fruits, vegetables, and nuts overcome market barriers for their products.  The programs will also help producers access necessary pre-market storage for their crops following severe weather events.   ...
Northwest Represented On LEAF Trip
Northwest Represented On LEAF Trip
Northwest Represented On LEAF Trip
Earlier this month, the Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation, better known as Potato LEAF, announced the 2025 class of the potato industry’s Leadership Institute.  During the 10-day program, which runs February 19th through the 28th, participants will receive an overview of the local and national potato industry, including some of the challenges and issues beyond the production
NASS: 2024 Northwest Row Crops Mixed
NASS: 2024 Northwest Row Crops Mixed
NASS: 2024 Northwest Row Crops Mixed
According to the latest numbers from NASS, Idaho’s potato crop this year is forecast at 135 million cwt, down 6% from last year.  Harvested area, at 314,500 acres, is down 15,000 acres from 2023.  Yield is expected to be 430 cwt per acre, down 5 cwt from 2023.   Potato prod...

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