Articles by brian@columbiamediagroup.com

Double M Ag and Irrigation opened a new store in Blackfoot, Idaho, on Feb. 1, adding to its stores in American Falls and Aberdeen. Double M ships equipment, irrigation and…

Due to the success of previous Potato Virus Detection Training Workshop at Othello WA in 2016, OSU is hosting another set of workshops in 2018 at three locations: Othello WA,…

More than 150 potato growers extended their stay in Orlando, Florida, following Potato Expo 2018 to attend the National Potato Council (NPC) annual meeting, held Jan. 12-13. NPC committees met…

Offering “anything irrigation,” Agri-Lines Irrigation Inc. opened their new store in Nampa, Idaho, on March 14th. The store will provide parts, sales and service for pivots, wheel lines, drip, pumping systems…

PULLMAN – Three WSU researchers recently received a grant to figure out how phosphorylase, an enzyme that plants and animals both have, works with photosynthesis. The team received a $500,000 USDA…

Potatoes USA swore in 15 new members during its Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado the week of March 12th. Each member is elected to serve a three-year term. They can…

Dave Bell auctions is hosting an auction for Gumz Farms LLC. They are selling excess assets from the acquisition of P&R Packing. Available items include an Idaho Steel Stacker, Idaho Steel…

Story and photos by Allen Thayer   Nearly 150 people attended the sold-out Spud School 2018, a two-day workshop for growers, field consultants and fertilizer suppliers, held Jan. 15-16 in…