U.S. Potato Exports Still Strong Despite Pandemic
Potatoes USA is reporting that U.S. potato exports for the July 2019 – June 2020 marketing year (MY20), declined 2.6 percent in value and 2.2 percent for the fresh weight…
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Beet Leafhopper Management Survey for Columbia Basin Growers
Washington State University is conducting a short survey regarding beet leafhopper management in Columbia Basin potato crops. If you do not work with or grow potatoes in the Columbia Basin,…
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Online Meeting 8/13: Reducing COVID-19 Spread Among Employees
The Washington State Potato Commission and WSU Extension will host a discussion via Zoom for growers to address ways to minimize COVID-19 spread among workers during potato harvest, packing, and other…
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Red Potatoes on Freshouse II Recall List
Freshouse II, LLC of Salisbury, NC is recalling some specific production lots, brands and weights of Red B Potatoes because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an…
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New USDA Survey to Measure Areas for Improvement
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a new annual survey of farmers, ranchers and private forestland owners. The survey will help USDA understand what it is doing well and…
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Vive Crop Protection and Marrone Bio Innovations Join Forces
Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc., an international leader in sustainable bioprotection and plant health solutions, and Vive Crop Protection, a leader in Precision Chemistry solutions and owner of the patented Allosperse…
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Potato Market Uncertainties Continue
By Bruce Huffaker, Publisher, North American Potato Market News Though the world is emerging from COVID-19 lockdowns, the recovery path is far from certain both for the general economy…
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Unsolicited China Seeds Are Just Seeds
Osama El-Lissy, with the Plant Protection program of USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), said in a statement that the unsolicited seed packets postmarked from China have contained…
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Potential for Washington to Produce New Vegetable Crops
Washington State could become the new California in vegetable production as the climate warms. A new article explores a future with increased vegetable production in Washington’s irrigated Columbia Basin, and…
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Ag Talk Tuesday – Aug. 4
The next Ag Talk Tuesday takes place online or by phone Aug. 4 at 11:00 a.m. MT. Agenda: Current updates on crop pests and diseases are provided by University of…
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