Articles by Dave Alexander
Industry News
August 25, 2022
The 5th Annual Ag Innovations Conference (AIC), takes place Sept. 22-23 at Oregon State University’s North Willamette Research and Extension Center (NWREC), located just 20 miles south of Portland. The…
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Industry News
August 22, 2022
Farm autonomy company Sabanto, Inc. today announced it has closed an oversubscribed $17M Series A funding round led by leading agtech venture firm Fulcrum Global Capital, with participation from DCVC…
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Diseases and Pests, Industry News
August 19, 2022
A strong early-season potato stand provides opportunity for increased quality marketable yield As potato growers are working to maximize their yield potential for the 2022 harvest, it’s also time to…
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Industry News
August 19, 2022
The most recent potato variety to join the list of approved McDonald’s potato varieties is the Dakota Russet, developed at North Dakota State University (NDSU) by Asunta Thompson, associate professor of plant…
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Industry News
August 18, 2022
Thanks to all the nation’s growers and processors and Happy National Potato Day! Someone once asked “what’s taters, Precious?” Here’s a reminder:
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Industry News
August 18, 2022
IPC (Idaho Potato Commission) is having another harvest photo contest with a Manchurian ash steak knife set going to the winner. Last year’s inaugural contest was won by Mishell Van…
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Industry News
August 12, 2022
Move from simple data collection to putting data in action By Sonja Gjerde Smart water management saves farmers money and supports agricultural sustainability.Tools available today track water usage by field…
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Industry News
August 11, 2022
Basic American Foods has been awarded a contract from USDA for dehydrated potato products. The dehy potatoes will be distributed through the National School Lunch Program and other federal food…
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Industry News
August 9, 2022
The National Potato Council (NPC) joined 445 agricultural trade associations, agribusinesses, and farmer co-ops on a letter to Senate leaders urging the passage of an agriculture workforce reform bill this Congress….
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Industry News
August 8, 2022
Plant life in drier regions rely on an unsuspecting water source One of the prettiest sights first thing in the morning is finding dew droplets on surrounding greenery. During cool…
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