Articles by brian@columbiamediagroup.com

During the Idaho Potato Commission’s (IPC) October meeting two new Commissioners were sworn in and one was reappointed. Shipper, Todd Cornelison of High Country Potatoes in Rexburg and grower Brett…

The value of U.S. potato and potato product exports reached $1.8 billion for the July 2017-June 2018 marketing year. That’s the highest ever for the U.S. and an increase of…

Fusarium is a damaging disease that often goes unnoticed until it spreads significantly. Because potatoes are stored in cold environments, the disease often lies dormant until the crop warms up….

IPNI Photo Contest Returns Grab your camera and head to the field. Your photo could be selected as the winner in one of four categories. 4R Nutrient Stewardship – the best…

Simon is stepping up marketing efforts for its new range of soil steam disinfection machines. The company is recommending its Steam’R line for use in any crop, including potatoes, especially…

In the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved a temporary waiver that will allow participants in the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Florida…

Researchers with the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture will lead a new effort worth up to $7.5 million to use plants to detect environmental threats to deployed troops and…

The Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association joined the Village of Plover and other partners at a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the commencement of the first phase on-the-ground restoration projects…