2018 Western Seed Reports
Montana Seed Potato Crop By Nina Zidack, Montana Seed Potato Certification Montana seed potato acreage was up slightly to 10,355 acres in 2018, compared to 10,220 acres in 2017….
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WPC Webinar Series Starts Feb 25
The World Potato Congress (WPC) is looking to increase its networking role for global potato industry professionals, especially during the interval between congresses. As a result, WPC is setting up…
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USDA Wants to Buy 112,500 Cases of Dehy Flakes
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking bids for 112,500 cases of dehydrated potato flakes for the National School Lunch Program and other Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs. The…
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A Smooth Transition
Story and photos by Denise Keller, Editor They say if it’s not broken, don’t fix it. With that in mind, there isn’t much Grant Morris plans to change as…
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John Deere Adds Power and Acceleration to 6R Tractors
John Deere has strengthened its lineup of 6R Tractors by adding two more models, the 6230R and 6250R that bring customers faster, stronger, smarter tractors in the 6 Family that excel in…
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Wisconsin’s Traveling Billboard Receives New Look
Wisconsin’s traveling billboard and mobile education unit officially has a facelift! The 37.5-foot RV that is appropriately called “The Wisconsin Spudmobile,” is showing off its brand-new exterior wrap which will…
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Shades of 1976?
By Bruce Huffaker, Publisher, North American Potato Market News Reports from Europe are comparing the 2018 potato supply situation to conditions during the 1976-77 marketing season. Though estimates vary,…
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TPS Lab Sets Soil Test Webinar for February 19
TPS Lab has a free webinar scheduled for February 19 at 11 am (MST) titled, “The secret to bigger yields is understanding what your soil test isn’t telling you.” Presented…
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The Potato Podcast Episode 7: Potato Expo Part 1
We met some people at Potato Expo. Now you can, too. Hear from BASF, Raytec, Corteva, NPC and Certis. Sponsored by: SEE…
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President Trump Addresses 100th AFBF Convention
By Cindy Zimmerman For the second year in a row, President Donald J. Trump addressed the members of the American Farm Bureau Federation at its 100th annual convention Monday in…
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