Potato Country

World Potato Congress
2024-06-23 08:00 - 2024-06-26 12:00 (America/Denver) | Adelaide Convention Centre, Festival Dr, ,, Adelaide, South Australia, Sa 5000, Australia
Adelaide Convention Centre
Adelaide, Australia
www.potatocongress.org

NPC Summer Meeting
2024-06-24 08:00 - 2024-06-28 12:00 (America/Denver) | The Elizabeth Hotel, 111 Chestnut Street, Fort Collins, CO, 80524, United States
The Elizabeth Hotel
Fort Collins, Colo.
www.nationalpotatocouncil.org

Farm Stress Workshop
2024-06-26 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | Canyon Crest Events Center, 330 Canyon Crest Drive, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
https://potatocountry3745.live-website.com/2024/06/03/farm-stress-workshop-june-26-in-twin-falls-idaho/
AGENDA AND REGISTRATION

WSU Potato Field Day and PVY Demonstration
2024-06-27 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | WSU Othello Research Unit, 1471 W. Cox Rd, Othello, WA, 99344
The annual WSU field day will be on Thursday, June 27, 2024 from 8:00 am to noon, at the WSU Othello Research Unit (1471 W. Cox Rd., Othello).
The agenda can be found HERE.

Potato Sustainability Alliance Summer Symposium
2024-07-09 11:30 - 2024-07-11 12:00 (America/Denver) | McDonald’s Corporate Headquarters, 110 North Carpenter Street, Chicago, IL, 60607
The only event in the potato industry with networking and education designed to keep potato sustainability conversations moving forward.

See agenda HERE

REGISTRATION

Accommodations
A room block is available for July 8-10 at:
The Hoxton Chicago
200 North Green Street, Chicago, Illinois 60607
Booking Link: https://thehoxton.com/chicago-groups
Group Access Code: 2024PSA
Please note: The room block closes on June 18. If you miss this deadline but still want to reserve in the block, please contact Laura Hahn, lhahn@wearemccracken.com.

Malheur Experiment Station Field Day
2024-07-10 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Malheur Experiment Station, 595 Onion Ave, Ontario, OR, 97914
Date: July 10, 2024
Place: In the barn at Malheur Experiment Station, 595 Onion Ave, Ontario, OR
Registration starts at 8:30 am with refreshments and pastries.
This is an opportunity to view field trials in-person, learn about current crop research projects and interact with OSU scientists. Trials for onions, potatoes, sugar beets, dry beans, wheat and hemp will be on display.
At 11:00 we will have a demonstration of drip tape to diesel Pyrolysis Project
The Field Day includes a free lunch at noon. The event is free and open to the public.
Schedule:
8:30 – 9:00 Registration and Refreshments
9:00 – 11:00 Tours of Research Trials
Including: Onions, Potatoes, Wheat, Hemp, Sugar Beets.
Identification of Palmer Amaranth and Waterhemp – 2 new invasive weeds in the Treasure Valley
11:00 – 12:00 Demonstration of Drip Tape to Diesel Pyrolysis Project
12:00 Lunch
To RSVP and for more information call Jan Jones at (541) 889-2174 or Email: janet.jones@oregonstate.edu.

Potato Association of America Annual Meeting
2024-07-21 08:00 - 2024-07-25 12:00 (America/Denver)
Portland, Ore.
www.potatoassociation.org

Collecting and Reporting Farm-Level Sustainability Metrics
2024-07-25 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver) | Online Webinar
Collecting farm-level sustainability metrics, such as GHG emissions, fertilizer application, irrigation water use, and biodiversity provides valuable insights into your company’s environmental impact and progress toward sustainability goals. During this session, TSC’s ag metrics partners will walk tier-one suppliers through how to use the Potato Sustainability Alliance’s program and Syngenta’s Cropwise™ Sustainability app powered by the Sustainable Outcomes in Agriculture (SOA) standard to gain aggregate reporting insights and to answer relevant criteria and indicator practices for THESIS. Tier-one suppliers of single ingredient and complex food and animal feed products will also learn how to work with growers to collect farm-level data to assess leadership in sustainability compared to other farms and identify continuous improvement opportunities in their supply chain.

Click here to register.

Potatoes USA Summer Meeting
2024-08-05 08:00 - 2024-08-07 12:00 (America/Denver) | Westin Bayshore, 1601 Bayshore Dr,, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6G 3E7, Canada
Westin Bayshore
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Caitlin Roberts, caitlinr@potatoesusa.com

Michigan Potato Field Day
2024-08-08 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Montcalm Research Center, 4629 W. McBrides Road, Lakeview, MI, 48850
Aug. 8: Potato Field Day at the Montcalm Research Center.
4629 W. McBrides Road, Lakeview, MI 48850.
Call for more details: 989-365-3473.

Teleos Ag Stewardship Trainings - Moses Lake
2024-08-13 07:00 - 12:30 (America/Denver) | Big Bend Community College, 1800 Bolling St. NE., Moses Lake, WA, 98837, United States
AGENDA
Please Note: Agenda is the same both days
6:45 AM – Please sign-in, enjoy coffee, tea, pastries, donuts
7:45 AM – Welcome, introductions, raffle, and program overview – Robin Matson, Teleos Ag Solutions
7:50 AM – Robin Matson, Teleos Ag Solutions

TELONE Stewardship safety and handler training, including proper rail and truck loading/unloading, appropriate PPE, and TELONE label updates
TELONE training center reminder – how to register for the course, Spanish version

8:25 AM – Jason Rainer, Trident Ag

Chloropicrin stewardship safety training, including emphasis on FMP’s/buffer zones and appropriate PPE

9:05 AM – Tim Kuechmann, NovaSource; Jerry Scribner, AMVAC; John Cullen Eastman Taminco

Metam Stewardship safety training, including emphasis on FMP’s/Buffer Zones appropriate PPE

9:55 AM – Break & Raffle!
10:05 AM – Bradley Farrar, L&I Division of Occupational Safety and Health

Chemical hazard communication
Hazard prevention and control: how effective is PPE?
Emergency and routine decontamination requirements: what L&I requires.

10:55 AM – Jason Pappas, Norco Industries, Safety Training Manager

Description and demonstration of required bulk tank and applicator eye wash stations and showers

11:15 AM Carl Henrickson, Moses Lake; Erik Castillo, Kennewick – WSDA

Bulletins Live! Two; emergency preparedness and response measures; buffer zone requirements and credits; worker protection standard (WPS); licensing, recordkeeping, and other topics.

12:00 PM – Closing remarks, Q&A, Raffle!

Closing remarks, Q/A, raffle and pesticide recertification sign-up sheets

12:15 PM – Display of Personal Protection Equipment // Pesticide Recertification Sign-up Sheets // Buffet Lunch

Display of PPE available for pesticide handlers

Teleos Ag Stewardship Trainings - Kennewick
2024-08-14 07:00 - 12:30 (America/Denver) | Three Rivers Convention Center, 7016 W Grandridge Blvd,, Kennewick, WA, 99336, United States

Greater Tater Tot Festival
2024-08-16 08:00 - 2024-08-17 12:00 (America/Denver) | Sandy Downs, 6855 S 15th E, Idaho Falls, ID, 83404, United States
Live Music, food trucks, and vendors are planned for both days along with a variety of children activities including a children’s obstacle course.

For more information about the Greater Tater Tot Festival or if you’re interested in participating contact Michelle Covert at 208-523-1010, ext. 4 or finance@idahofallschamber.com or Les Grigg at griggtatertot@gmail.com or 208-589-0065.

Preparing for a Successful Storage Season Webinar
2024-08-19 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Online Webinar
Starts at 10:00am PST, 11:00am MST.
For more information or to register, email contact@napso.info.
More info about NAPSO.

2024 Miller Research Potato Pest Management Field Day
2024-08-21 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | Miller Research, 422 East 200 North, Rupert,, ID, 83350
Details to follow later.

2024 Idaho Potato IPM Field Day
2024-08-22 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | Aberdeen R&E Center, 1693 South 2700 West Road, Aberdeen, ID, 83210, United States
The 2024 Potato IPM Field Day at the University of Idaho Aberdeen Research and Extension Center has been set for August 22.

Predictive Diagnostic Tools for Integrated Potato Disease Management and Blackleg Update
2024-08-22 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | Aberdeen Research & Extension Center, NRCS Plant Materials Center Conference Room, 1691a 2700 West Rd, Aberdeen, ID, 83210
For further information, contact James Woodhall: jwoodhall@uidaho.edu
Kasia Duellman: kduellman@uidaho.edu

Webinar: “Potato Storage: The First 45 Days”
2024-11-04 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Online
North America Potato Storage Organization (NAPSO) has announced an upcoming webinar titled “Potato Storage: The First 45 Days,” featuring topics specifically tailored for potato growers. This webinar will be a crucial opportunity for those in the potato industry to gain valuable insights into the best practices for ensuring the optimal quality and longevity of their potato crops during the initial phase of storage.
To register for the webinar, email contact@napso.info.
MORE INFO

2024 Idaho Association of Plant Protection Annual Meeting
2024-11-06 12:00 - 2024-11-07 12:30 (America/Denver) | Herrett Center, 315 Falls Ave,, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
All are invited to the 2024 annual meeting of the Idaho Association of Plant Protection November 6-7 at the Herrett Center in Twin Falls! The cost to attend is $30 ($20 for students).
Wed. credits = 2 ISDA, 4 CCA IPM. Thurs. credits = 2 ISDA, 3.5 CCA IPM.
The agenda is attached and more information can be found at: https://millerresearch.com/event/2024-idaho-association-of-plant-protection/

Montana Seed Potato Seminar
2024-11-13 08:00 - 2024-11-14 12:00 (America/Denver) | Holiday Inn Downtown Missoula, 200 S Pattee St,, Missoula, MT, 59802, United States

Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association Conference and Trade Show
2024-11-13 08:00 - 2024-11-14 17:00 (America/Denver) | Three Rivers Convention Center, 7016 W Grandridge Blvd,, Kennewick, WA, 99336, United States

2024 Big Idaho® Potato Harvest Meeting
2024-11-13 08:30 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | Idaho State University ICCU Bengal Alumni Center, 1601 E. Bonneville Street, Pocatello, ID, 83201
When: November 13, 2024:

7:30 a.m. Check In and Networking
8:30 a.m., Event Starts
Lunch Served After

Where: Idaho State University ICCU Bengal Alumni Center
Registration and Agenda Here: Idaho Potato Commission
Hotel Room Block: Marriott Courtyard Pocatello
Everyone in the Idaho potato industry is invited to attend especially growers!

Potato Business Summit
2025-01-09 08:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | World Center Marriott, 8701 World Center Dr,, Orlando, FL, 32821, United States
First day of Potato Expo in Orlando, Fla.

Potato Expo 2025
2025-01-09 08:00 - 2025-01-10 12:00 (America/Denver) | World Center Marriott, 8701 World Center Dr,, Orlando, FL, 32821, United States

Idaho Crop Improvement Association - Seed Potato Seminar
2025-01-21 11:30 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Red Lion Pocatello, 1555 Pocatello Creek Road, Pocatello, ID, 83201, United States
Registration fee is $35 if received by January 14 ($50 late and on-site registration). (Cash or check only.)
Location: Red Lion, Pocatello
Date: January 21
Time: 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Idaho Potato Conference and Ag Expo
2025-01-22 08:00 - 2025-01-23 12:00 (America/Denver) | Pond Student Union Building and Holt Arena, 1080 S 5th Ave., Pocatello, ID, 83209, United States

Washington-Oregon Potato Conference
2025-01-28 08:00 - 2025-01-30 12:00 (America/Denver) | Three Rivers Convention Center, 7016 W Grandridge Blvd,, Kennewick, WA, 99336, United States

Michigan Winter Potato Conference
2025-01-28 08:00 - 2025-01-30 17:00 (America/Denver) | Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport Hotel, 5700 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49546
2025 Winter Potato Conference Agenda*
(* – Schedule subject to change.)
Tuesday, January 28
10:00am – Exhibitor Setup Opens
5:00pm-6:00pm – Opening Reception, Atrium/Harbor Springs rooms
Wednesday, January 29
8:00am – Registration Open, Atrium Room
8:00am – Exhibitor Setup Begins
8:30am-9:00am – Breakfast, Grand Centennial Ballroom
9:00am-10:00am – General Session 1, Grand Centennial Ballroom

MPIC Annual Meeting
Potatoes USA Update with Kim Breshears

10:15am-11:00am – Breakout Sessions

TBA

11:00am-11:30am – Refreshment Break & Exhibitor Visits, Atrium/Harbor Springs
11:30am-12:15pm – Breakout Sessions

TBA

12:30pm-1:10pm – Awards Luncheon, Grand Centennial Ballroom
1:10pm-2:00pm – General Session 2, Grand Centennial Ballroom

Awards Presentation
Michigan and National Economic Outlook with Dr. Paul Isely

2:40pm-3:25pm – Breakout Sessions

TBA

3:25pm-3:55pm – Refreshment Break & Exhibitor Visits, Atrium/Harbor Springs
3:55pm-4:40pm – Breakout Sessions

TBA

4:40-6:30pm – Industry Reception, Atrium/Harbor Springs
Thursday, January 30
8:30am-9:00am – Breakfast, Grand Centennial Ballroom
8:50am-10:30am – General Session 3, Grand Centennial Ballroom

PGMI Annual Meeting
Baldly Bipartisan Political Update
National Potato Council Update with Mike Wenkel

10:45am-11:30am – Breakout Sessions

TBA

11:30am-11:45am – Refreshment Break & Exhibitor Visits, Atrium/Harbor Springs
11:45am-12:30pm – Breakout Sessions

TBA

12:45pm-1:15pm – Luncheon, Grand Centennial Ballroom
1:15pm-2:45pm – General Session 4, Grand Centennial Ballroom
NOTE on RUP credits: A to-be-determined number of RUP credits are available for this conference. Pre-registration for the credits is required. Click here.
REGISTER

Southern Rocky Mountain Ag Conference
2025-02-04 08:00 - 2025-02-06 12:00 (America/Denver) | Ski Hi Regional Event Center, 2345 Sherman Ave, Monte Vista, CO, 81144, United States

Miller Research 2025 Potato Disease Management Seminar
2025-02-18 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | Wilson Theater, Address: 610 Fremont Ave,, Rupert, ID, 83350, United States
