Benefits of Cover Crops Extend to Dry Areas
A new study shows cover crops can improve ecosystem services in water-limited environments Cover crops do far more than cover soils. They provide an array of benefits, such as the ability…
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Mosaic and BioConsortia to Collaborate on New Nitrogen-Fixing Products
The Mosaic Company and BioConsortia, Inc. have entered into a collaboration to develop and launch nitrogen-fixing microbial products for corn, wheat and other major non-legume row crops, including potatoes. Nitrogen…
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The Potato Podcast 32: Nematode Management with Biologicals
Scott Ockey with Certis Biologicals dives into nematodes 101 and explains how biological products can help control them. Sponsored by: http://www.millerchemical.com Scott Ockey, Western Field Development Manager for Certis Biologicals
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NPC Sets Industry’s Policy Priorities
The 2022 National Potato Council (NPC) Executive Committee hosts the NPC Washington Summit, Feb. 28-March 3, which brings the industry together to “Stand Up for Potatoes on Capitol Hill.” This…
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Potato Growers Select 2022 National Potato Council Leaders
Washington’s Jared Balcom elected 2022 President On Feb. 28, during the National Potato Council’s (NPC) 2022 Washington Summit, Jared Balcom of Pasco, Wash., was elected to serve as NPC’s 2022…
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Aerial Imagery Offers High-Tech Scouting Options
Farmers use satellites and drones to focus their management decisions. BY SONJA GJERDE / PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRAXTON WILHELMSEN Instead of spending hours trudging through wheat, barley and potato fields hoping…
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The Farm Babe Dispels Potato Myths For IPC
Michelle Miller, The Farm Babe, has an average social media reach of 2-3 million per month and 200,000 followers. She has created a series of “myth-busting” short videos for the…
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French Fry Perfume Goes Viral, Sells Out
Frites by Idaho, a French fry scented perfume launched by the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) for Valentine’s Day, sold out moments after being added to the Idaho potato website. Media…
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Investigation Finds Potato Farm Shortchanged, Threatened Workers
U.S. Department of Labor investigators determined an employer violated its obligations to H-2A guest workers and the law, shortchanged wages and exposed workers to substandard living conditions. The investigation also…
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New Potatoes USA Board Members Announced
On February 17, the United States Department of Agriculture appointed 33 new or returning members to serve three-year terms on the National Potato Promotion Board, Dba Potatoes USA. The new…
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