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Ag Innovation Challenge Deadline Extended
Ag Innovation Challenge Deadline Extended
Ag Innovation Challenge Deadline Extended
The American Farm Bureau Federation and Farm Credit are looking for entrepreneurs to apply online for the 2023 American Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. This national business competition, now in its ninth year, showcases U.S. startup companies developing innovative solutions to challenges faced by America’s farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. Far ...
AgriEdge Helps Farmers Make Data Driven Decisions
AgriEdge Helps Farmers Make Data Driven Decisions
AgriEdge Helps Farmers Make Data Driven Decisions
In the current economic climate, farm country is looking at not only stretching every dollar, but also making sure business decisions turn out the best return on investment, time and more. To help Syngenta has AgriEdge. Shawn Hock with Syngenta said AgriEdge is a farm management program that can be customized to address the specific needs of your operation ...
Dye: 2020 Legislative Session Could Be Concerning For Washington Farm Country
Dye: 2020 Legislative Session Could Be Concerning For Washington Farm Country
Dye: 2020 Legislative Session Could Be Concerning For Washington Farm Country
Less than nine weeks remain in 2019, which means it’s time to start thinking about the 2020 legislative sessions for both Washington and Oregon.  Washington state representative Mary Dye said when looking back at this year’s session, there were several “interesting” pieces of legislation that unfairly targeted the farming industry.  The Pomeroy Republican sai...
Lamb West Acquires Australian Frozen Potato Processor
Lamb West Acquires Australian Frozen Potato Processor
Lamb West Acquires Australian Frozen Potato Processor
In late December, Lamb Weston announced it had acquired Australia-based Marvel Packers, which operates potato processing and storage facilities.  Company officials say this acquisition enables Lamb Weston to boost global production capacity, increase its presence in the Australian market, and create new opportunities to serve customers.  ...
Trade Lawyer Tells Companies to Prepare for no NAFTA
A trade lawyer in the U.S. says companies should start contingency planning amid trade uncertainty.  Dan Ujczo, an international trade lawyer specializing in Canada-U.S. matters, told Canada's Globe and Mail newspaper that growing uncertainty over the future of NAFTA means companies need to brace themselves, including for the possibility that President Trump walks away from a deal.  The tra... Rea
BBB Torch Award Nominations Are Open
BBB Torch Award Nominations Are Open
BBB Torch Award Nominations Are Open
The Better Business Bureau is accepting nominations for this year’s Torch Award.  The annual even recognizes business across the Inland Northwest who demonstrate a high level of eithics, personal character, integrity and much more.  Kirstin ...