How Taters Trot the Globe
By John Tullis, Business Development Manager, The Northwest Seaport Alliance Once a potato is harvested, where does it go? If its destination lies overseas, it will almost certainly pass…
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President Trump Proclaims March 14 National Ag Day
President Donald J. Trump has proclaimed today as National Ag Day. This year marks the third year that the administration has publicly recognized National Ag Day as a salute to…
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Trend Yields: Causes and Consequences
By Bruce Huffaker, Publisher, North American Potato Market News Potato yields have been in a constant uptrend since World War II. Between 1900 and 1940, the average annual yield…
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The Potato Podcast Episode 9: WA/OR Potato Conference
On this episode we join Dave in Kennewick at the Washington/Oregon Potato Conference. Hear from Agrian Inc., Idaho Crop Improvement, All-Star Manufacturing, Vive Crop Protection and Oregon Potato Commission Sponsored…
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Hall of Fame Inducts Potato Growers
The Mid-Columbia Ag Hall of Fame included two potato growers among its six 2019 inductees. Rob Davis of Connell, Washington, was acknowledged as “a young individual in the agriculture industry…
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The Potato Podcast Episode 8 – Potato Expo Part 2
As Dave continues around the floor of the Potato Expo we hear from some more people at their booths. Hear from Oro-Agri, Tri-Steel, Bayer Crop Sciences, NPC, Simplot Sponsored by:…
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2018 Western Seed Reports
Montana Seed Potato Crop By Nina Zidack, Montana Seed Potato Certification Montana seed potato acreage was up slightly to 10,355 acres in 2018, compared to 10,220 acres in 2017….
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A Smooth Transition
Story and photos by Denise Keller, Editor They say if it’s not broken, don’t fix it. With that in mind, there isn’t much Grant Morris plans to change as…
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John Deere Adds Power and Acceleration to 6R Tractors
John Deere has strengthened its lineup of 6R Tractors by adding two more models, the 6230R and 6250R that bring customers faster, stronger, smarter tractors in the 6 Family that excel in…
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Wisconsin’s Traveling Billboard Receives New Look
Wisconsin’s traveling billboard and mobile education unit officially has a facelift! The 37.5-foot RV that is appropriately called “The Wisconsin Spudmobile,” is showing off its brand-new exterior wrap which will…
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