Improving Irrigation Efficiency
Story and photos by Denise Keller, Editor Whether concerned with drought conditions or simply striving toward good stewardship, water use efficiency continues to be a priority for potato growers. The…
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U.S. Potato Exports Reach Record Value and Volume July 2022 – June 2023
U.S. potato exports reached record value and volume in the 12-month period from July 2022 – June 2023. Export values increased 19.05% to $2.2 billion, and export volume increased 3.85%…
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Lender Predicts Profitable Returns
AgWest Farm Credit has released its quarterly Market Snapshot report covering the state of major agricultural commodities in its northern region of Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Alaska. AgWest’s 12-month…
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Episode 43: What are Hybrid Potatoes and Will They Be on Your Farm?
In this episode Dave Alexander talks with Charles Miller from Solynta, a company that specializes in hybrid potato breeding.
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Potato Projects Receive Block Grant Funding
USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced that it has awarded more than $2.6 million in Fiscal Year 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) funding for 20 projects benefiting the U.S….
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MSU Potato Field Day Attracts Industry Professionals to Discuss Management Techniques
Potato nutrient and disease management were the highlights of conversation during Michigan State University Extension and MSU AgBioResearch’s field day Aug. 3. The informational gathering included discussions amongst potato farmers…
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BRANDT Co-Founder, Evelyn Brandt Thomas, Celebrates 100th Birthday
Evelyn Brandt Thomas, co-founder of BRANDT, a leading retailer of professional agronomic services and manufacturer of specialty input products, celebrates her 100th birthday. A century of life and legacy marks a…
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Big Idaho Potato Truck Completes First International Trip to Canada; Skagway Alaska Declared July 22 Idaho Potato Day
This summer the Big Idaho Potato Truck crossed off two items on its bucket list: an international border crossing and a visit to Alaska. The Truck made its first international…
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Wisconsin Farm Expands Pack Shed
Gumz Farms is wrapping up a large expansion and remodel to its Endeavor, Wisconsin, packaging facility to better serve its customers and meet growing demand. To accommodate an average increase…
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Tong Introduces New Compact Model of Flagship FieldLoad Pro
Further to strong sales and worldwide demand for Tong’s industry leading FieldLoad PRO, the company’s fieldloading machine is now available in a compact 1800mm wide specification. The new model has…
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