Harvest Time: Stay Safer, Get Better Spuds
Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) has published training videos for drivers and workers with a safer harvest and better end product as the goal. Training videos can be found on the…
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Vine Kill: Method and Timing
Pamela J.S. Hutchinson, Associate Professor and Potato Cropping Systems Weed Scientist, University of Idaho Aberdeen Research and Extension Center. phutch@uidaho.edu Long ago and far away, most potato growers relied on…
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Keep Unwanted Foreign Material Out of the Harvested Potato Crop
In a press release, the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) has reminded growers that ensuring the quality of the harvested crop is paramount. One quality aspect of the crop is the…
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IPC’s Industry Situation Report for July 30
The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) has released their industry situation report for July 30, 2020. Retail Sales: Retail sales remain strong, up 23% versus last year in the week ending…
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Guidance for Keeping Harvest Crews Safe
From the Idaho State Department of Agriculture: “With harvest season right around the corner, now is the time to get ready for training harvest crews to stay safe during…
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Potato Acreage and Forecasted Harvest Down in 2020
According to a USDA press release, potato acres planted in Idaho are estimated at 300,000 acres, down 3 percent from the previous year. Harvested area, at 299,000 acres, is down 3…
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Crop Residue Decisions Affect Soil Life
By American Society of Agronomy In some ways, farming is like cooking. Cooking would be much easier if we could leave the kitchen after eating and not come back until…
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New Tomra Sorter
Tomra Food has introduced the Tomra 3A sensor-based sorting machine for freshly harvested root crops, offering potato growers excellent sorting capabilities, dependability and affordability. Developed in response to specific customer…
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COVID-19 Turns Potato Markets Upside Down
By Bruce Huffaker, Publisher, North American Potato Market News Huffaker’s Highlights: The COVID-19 pandemic has created huge dislocations for the potato industry. The long-term impact is unknowable and will…
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New Lockwood Mobile TANK
Lockwood Manufacturing announced the launch of the Mobile TANK, continuing its commitment to innovation in the potato equipment industry and boosting its 2020 product line up. The Mobile TANK continues the…
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