Articles by Dave Alexander

A new publication from Washington State University Extension is available for free download. Understanding organic matter’s role in soil can be critical to any agricultural operation. Learn the emerging methods…

After traveling 35,350 miles for eight months promoting America’s favorite vegetable, the Big Idaho® Potato Truck has officially completed its eighth season on the road. During its cross-country trek, the 4-ton…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has released the 2018 Pesticide Data Program (PDP) Annual Summary. The summary shows more than 99 percent of the samples…

According to a new report by USDA, in marketing year 2019/20, potato farmers in China are expected to reap a bumper harvest, with fresh potato production increasing by 5 percent…

The National Potato Council (NPC) announced U.S. House passage of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act (H.R. 5038). The bill, sponsored by Reps. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Dan Newhouse (R-WA), and Mike…

The National Potato Council cheered the passage of the U.S.-Japan Agreement on Agricultural Trade by Japan’s Upper House in a press release today. Pending official announcements by both countries’ trade…

Scientists from the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) and Washington State University (WSU) are collaborating to survey the soil health of seven specialty crops grown in Washington. Researchers will…

Jonathan Adamson of Pocatello, Idaho is now Western Regional Sales Manager at Vive Crop Protection. Adamson is working with retailers and growers across the Pacific Northwest to develop and create…

Basic American, Inc. and Inn Foods, Inc. both were awarded portions of USDA Solicitation No. 2000006485 dated October 24, 2019. $799,750 will go to Basic American for 55,000 cases of…

For the first time, the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) has collaborated with Chobani, America’s #1 Greek yogurt brand, to create a festive recipe campaign promoting America’s favorite holiday side dish,…