What to Watch for With 2018 Potato Crop
By Bruce Huffaker, Publisher, North American Potato Market News Early harvest of the 2018 potato crop is getting underway. Fall potato acreage almost certainly is up from last year,…
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Potato Exports Decline Again in May
The volume of U.S. exports of frozen potato products declined 4% in May 2018 compared to 2017, with value down 2%. The reduction was due to a 26% loss in…
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Canadian Company Launches Soil Probiotic in US
Soil Activator, a soil probiotic from Earth Alive, is now available in the U.S. Soil Activator is designed to create healthier plants and higher yields, with reduced fertilizer and water…
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US Potato Researcher Receives International Recognition
Gary Secor was one of three people to receive the Industry Award during the 10th World Potato Congress, held May 27-31 in Cusco, Peru. Secor has been a professor at…
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Product Prevents Plugs in Low-Flow Lines, Conditions Soil
Low-flow irrigators now have a new option for soil conditioning. Flo-Pro, distributed exclusively by Disinfecting Services, is a single product that keeps low-flow irrigation lines clean and maximizes crop production….
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John Deere 9R Family of Tractors get MY19 Updates
John Deere is announcing several updates for model year 2019 to its large 9R, 9RT, and 9RX Tractors that include a mix of the latest technology and performance-enhancing features. For the…
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Potatoes USA hires new Administrative Operations Assistant
Megan Embree is Potatoes USA’s newest team member, joining the team as their Administrative Operations Assistant, she will support the administration team and manage the Potato Board’s Nomination process. Embree…
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First Potato Psyllids Found in Magic Valley
The Pacific Northwest Pest Alert Network is reporting psyllids were collected this week on sticky traps in potato fields in the several counties, three fields in Canyon county, and 1…
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SunRain Varieties Open House
Just outside of Idaho Falls on a beautiful plot of land the SunRain Varieties greenhouses sit. Today we got a tour inside to see their facilities. Utilizing several different greenhouses…
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Online Grocery Continues to Grow
In Kantar Consulting’s latest report, you’ll learn about the perfect storm that will move online grocery forward in the U.S. market. The report includes how shoppers’ willingness to make trade-offs…
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