Articles by Dave Alexander

Spud School is coming to Tri-Cities, Washington in 2020. The dates are set for January 30-31 at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick, Washington. Designed for large potato farm…

The University of Idaho Crops, Soils and Technology Field Day at the UI Parma Research and Extension Center is June 7, 2019; 8:45 to 1:00 pm, followed by lunch. DOWNLOAD…

Syngenta technical lead leaves an indelible mark on the industry he serves. By Chris Harrell / Photography by Martin Brown Sometimes, people plant their agricultural roots on the same land…

The second UI Ag Talk Tuesday will be May 21 at 8 a.m. The meeting will be at the University of Idaho Extension in Twin Falls, Idaho and gives attendees…

For the Treasure Valley Pest Alert: Kasia Duellman, Nora Olsen, Pamela J.S. Hutchinson, James Woodhall Cull potatoes must be kept non-viable on a daily basis after May 15 in Idaho’s…

USDA is looking to purchase dehydrated potatoes for use in the National School Lunch Program and other Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs. Acceptances will be announced by midnight, June…

World Potato Congress Inc. (WPC) is offering their fourth webinar on May 14, 2019 at 09:00 a.m. EST. Cedric Porter will present, “World Potato Output and Trade.” Porter is the…

Macro Plastics is hosting free classes with included lunch in Wenatchee and Yakima this month on how to repair Macrobins. Committed to reducing their impact on the environment, the company…

Various locations around eastern Idaho will host University of Idaho Ag Talk Tuesdays at 8 a.m. on the first and third Tuesdays throughout the growing season. Everyone is encouraged to…