By Eric Hamilton The Colorado potato beetle has evolved resistance to more than 50 different kinds of insecticides, making the insect a “super pest” that wreaks havoc on potatoes around the…
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Researchers from the University of Idaho, Montana State University, and the University of Minnesota are looking for feedback on potato production and soil health. The results of this survey will…
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Recovered Phosphorus From Wastewater Can Be Reused on Farmland Phosphorus is one of the main “ingredients” for healthy plant growth. Plants get phosphorus from the soil. And much of this phosphorus…
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We caught up with Jamey Higham, new Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) President/CEO at the 2022 Idaho Potato Conference in Pocatello. Sponsored by: http://www.millerchemical.com Jamie Higham (center), Idaho Potato Commission President/CEO…
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Booker Auction is hosting an online-only auction that is open for bidding now and closes February 24 at 11:00 a.m. PT. The auction features potato planters, potato and onion harvesters, windrowers,…
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Each year, the Crop Science Society of America celebrates seeds. This year’s celebration is from Feb. 7-13th. The featured blog is about seed dispersal in plants, which takes on countless forms. Most…
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Texas A&M Agricultural and Food Policy Center projects 80% increase in 2022 Farmers and economists are wringing their hands on how to get a handle on record-high fertilizer prices heading…
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Tong has announced its first new product for 2022, a new edition JetFill big bag filler. The JetFill is Tong’s highest capacity big bag filler which offers automated and gentle…
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It wasn’t long ago when potatoes were shunned because they contained carbohydrates. Fortunately folks now realize just how nutrient dense potatoes are. In fact, more than 10 popular diets including…
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell dehydrated potatoes pursuant to the AMS Master Solicitation for use in the National School Lunch Program and other Federal Food…
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