Articles by brian@columbiamediagroup.com

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has announced the signing of the U.S.–Taiwan Agreement on Reciprocal Trade. Potato industry leaders call this a strong trade win that opens the door…

Story and photos by Dave Alexander, Publisher Robots built by Design for Making in Idaho Falls demonstrate their ability to automate packing. The Idaho Potato Conference and Eastern Idaho Ag…

University of Idaho Extension is gearing up for another season of Ag Talk Tuesday, an online series offering growers, crop consultants and ag professionals updates and expert insights throughout the…

The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance joined more than 50 agricultural organizations, including the National Potato Council, from across the country today in urging assistance for America’s farmers. Led by…

By Tim Delbridge, Oregon State University There are many state and federal regulations that agricultural producers must navigate to get a crop from the field to the market. Worker safety…

By Dale Lathim, Potato Growers of Washington As the 2026 planting season approaches, growers in the Columbia Basin face a landscape marked by challenging decisions and shifting market dynamics. Crop…

By John O’Connell, University of Idaho University of Idaho Extension soil sample testing reveals that three-quarters of Idaho potato fields are now infected with some level of the pathogen Spongospora, which can cause the…