Improving Irrigation Efficiency
Story and photos by Denise Keller, Editor Whether concerned with drought conditions or simply striving toward good stewardship, water use efficiency continues to be a priority for potato growers. The…
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U.S. Potato Exports Reach Record Value and Volume July 2022 – June 2023
U.S. potato exports reached record value and volume in the 12-month period from July 2022 – June 2023. Export values increased 19.05% to $2.2 billion, and export volume increased 3.85%…
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Lender Predicts Profitable Returns
AgWest Farm Credit has released its quarterly Market Snapshot report covering the state of major agricultural commodities in its northern region of Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Alaska. AgWest’s 12-month…
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Potato Projects Receive Block Grant Funding
USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced that it has awarded more than $2.6 million in Fiscal Year 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) funding for 20 projects benefiting the U.S….
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MSU Potato Field Day Attracts Industry Professionals to Discuss Management Techniques
Potato nutrient and disease management were the highlights of conversation during Michigan State University Extension and MSU AgBioResearch’s field day Aug. 3. The informational gathering included discussions amongst potato farmers…
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BRANDT Co-Founder, Evelyn Brandt Thomas, Celebrates 100th Birthday
Evelyn Brandt Thomas, co-founder of BRANDT, a leading retailer of professional agronomic services and manufacturer of specialty input products, celebrates her 100th birthday. A century of life and legacy marks a…
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Big Idaho Potato Truck Completes First International Trip to Canada; Skagway Alaska Declared July 22 Idaho Potato Day
This summer the Big Idaho Potato Truck crossed off two items on its bucket list: an international border crossing and a visit to Alaska. The Truck made its first international…
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Wisconsin Farm Expands Pack Shed
Gumz Farms is wrapping up a large expansion and remodel to its Endeavor, Wisconsin, packaging facility to better serve its customers and meet growing demand. To accommodate an average increase…
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2024 World Ag Expo Innovation Contest and Seminar Applications Open
World Ag Expo showcases the latest in innovation and education. Exhibitors and ag experts can now apply to put their mark on the 2024 show via the Top-10 New Products Contest…
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Potato Retail Sales See Double-Digit Increases July 2022 – June 2023
U.S. retail dollar sales of potatoes increased 16.8% July 2022 – June 2023, which closed with a strong quarter (April – June 2023) that saw retail dollar sales growth of…
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