T-L Irrigation Co. Celebrates 70 Years
T-L Irrigation Co. has reached its platinum anniversary, marking 70 years in business. Starting as a supplier of irrigation equipment, the company took its first step into manufacturing in 1961…
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Bio-Insecticide Controls Colorado Potato Beetle
GreenLight Biosciences has launched Calantha, a foliar bio-insecticide for managing Colorado potato beetle in potatoes. Calantha is powered by ledprona, a new class of insecticide offering a novel mode of…
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Montana Seed Potato Certification Welcomes New Director
By Nina Zidack, Montana Seed Potato Certification As I retire from my position as director of Montana Seed Potato Certification, I reflect on the most important aspect of my time in…
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Study Confirms Huckleberry Gold as Low-Glycemic Potato
A recent human clinical trial confirmed that Huckleberry Gold, a potato variety developed by the Tri-State Breeding Program and managed by the Potato Variety Management Institute, has a low glycemic…
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The Potato Podcast 52: Foliar Disease Control in Potatoes
Sponsored by: Mark Ward, potato grower and Joe Hill, JH Consulting owner. Steve Eskelsen, Vive Western Technical Sales Agronomist Jonathan Adamson, Vive Regional Sales Manager
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Author Pens Potato Storybooks
An Idaho author, illustrator and publisher has launched a series of children’s books featuring potato characters. Rhonda Newton’s nine potato-themed books follow the adventures of “Masher the Potato,” “Paisley the…
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North American Frozen Processing Supply Update
By Ben Eborn, Publisher, North American Potato Market News U.S. and Canadian growers produced 544.81 million cwt of potatoes during 2024. That is 21.91 million cwt, or 3.9 percent, less…
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Vive Strengthens Leadership Team With Strategic Promotions
Vive Crop Protection is pleased to announce two key leadership appointments, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and strategic growth. Dave Rummel has been named Chief Commercial Officer and Jeff Lacrooy has…
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The Potato Podcast 51: Washington-Oregon Potato Conference 2025 Part 2
Sponsored by: Jenny Durrin Gentry with PVMI Shaun Lough with Agri Sciences Biologicals Kristof Pieters with Dewulf
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IPC Welcomes Pair of New Commissioners
The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) is starting the new year with two new commissioners. Brian Lundquist of Idahoan Foods and Klaren Koompin, a grower in American Falls, Idaho, will each…
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