By Jeff Miller, Miller Research LLC Verticillium wilt is one of the most prevalent diseases faced by potato growers. The disease is caused by the fungus Verticillium dahliae. The…
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The Pacific Northwest Pest Alert is reporting that psyllid captures are slightly down. This week they had traps deployed in 81 of the 82 fields (98.7%) monitored this year, and…
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The next Ag Talk Tuesday is confirmed for August 6 at the Bannock County Co-Op Extension in Pocatello, Idaho. Pam Hutchinson will lead the meeting and Ben Eborn will be discussing…
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees to fill 73 producer and importer member seats on the National Potato Promotion Board. The nominating process will conclude Aug. 15,…
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For eight years, the Big Idaho Potato Truck, a 4-ton spud on wheels, has been turning heads and stopping folks in their tracks everywhere it goes. This summer, there’s another reason…
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Potatoes USA released a report today on retail potato sales. IRI sales data April through June showed success for potato sales in retail outlets. Both dollar and volume sales were…
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee will hold a meeting Aug. 14-15, 2019, at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City Hotel in Arlington, Va. The…
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A great resource for managing potato viruses has been updated: There have been two important updates to the Management of Potato Tuber Necrotic Viruses website. Both updates can be found under Tools and…
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On this episode, Dave joins Jay Noller, the Founder and Director of the Global Hemp Innovation Center. They discuss industrial hemp and what growers can expect from the newly decriminalized crop….
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Gary Roth is the new face of Oregon spuds. He took on the role of executive director of the Oregon Potato Commission May 1, and Potato Country caught up with…
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