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Environmentally friendly farming practices used by nearly 33% of world’s farms
Agosto 28, 2018

Environmentally friendly farming practices used by nearly 33% of world’s farms

Nearly one-third of the world’s farms have adopted more environmentally friendly practices, while continuing to be productive (sustainable intensification), according to a global assessment by 17 scientists in five countries.
Washington potato growers struggling to keep up with demand
Agosto 13, 2018

Washington potato growers struggling to keep up with demand

The Washington State Potato Commission, headquartered in Moses Lake, Washington, has been pleasantly surprised by the weather and its impact on this year’s potato crop in the state.
Range of potato experiments underway at Maine Research Farm (Aroostook)
Agosto 12, 2018

Range of potato experiments underway at Maine Research Farm (Aroostook)

Farmers, researchers and members of the public gathered at the University of Maine’s Aroostook Research Farm in Presque Isle last Wednesday to learn about the latest in potato research.
Potato company RD Offutt halts agricultural expansion in Minnesota
Agosto 04, 2018

Potato company RD Offutt halts controversial agricultural expansion in Minnesota

RD Offutt, the largest potato producer in Minnesota, is backing away from a controversial expansion in the State just south of the Mississippi River headwaters after state regulators insisted on an environmental study of the potential contamination of groundwater.
Maine potatoes healthy, despite heat and lack of rain, but the amount of precipitation remains a concern
Julio 12, 2018

Maine potatoes healthy, despite heat and lack of rain, but the amount of precipitation remains a concern

Despite widely fluctuating temperatures and a lack of rain, the executive director of the Maine Potato Board said Monday that the state’s potato crop remains healthy.
Idaho potato crop on track despite early cool weather
Julio 09, 2018

Idaho potato crop on track despite early cool weather

Idaho potato fields looked good as of early July as plants closed in over rows, signaling the tubers are preparing to grow strongly amid the hot-day, cool-night march toward harvest.
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Idaho Growers Benefit from Improved Spore Sampling
Mayo 31, 2018

Spore Sampling may alert Idaho Potato Growers faster of Late Blight threat

Potato growers in Idaho will now have the opportunity to learn about the presence of damaging fungal pathogens much earlier, thanks to the efforts of research staff at the University of Idaho. The research team, led by James Woodhall, has placed 14 spore samplers in potato fields across the Snake River Valley.
Arizona Red Potatoes available from May 10th from Pinto Creek
Mayo 03, 2018

Arizona Red Potatoes available from May 10th from Pinto Creek

Potandon Produce L.L.C., the exclusive marketing agent for Pinto Creek Co., LLC in Eloy, Arizona, has announced that its fresh potato season will begin on Thursday, May 10th, 2018.
Fight over water in Klamath Basin affects potato growers
Abril 11, 2018

Fight over water in Klamath Basin affects potato growers

Farmers, fish advocates, tribes and government officials are headed to federal court in California on Wednesday (today) to argue who will get water — and when — in the Klamath Basin.
Potato Growers South Florida enjoy a good start of the season
Marzo 29, 2018

Potato Growers South Florida enjoy a good start of the season

The South Florida potato harvest season has started well, with a good healthy crop taking shape. It has been underway for just over a month and despite cooler weather at the start of the year, South Florida crops escaped any major frost damage.
Idaho Potato Crop of 2017 valued at $1.2 billion, a 22.7% increase!
Marzo 06, 2018

USDA estimates the 2017 Idaho Potato Crop Value at $1.2 billion, up 22.7 percent

The USDA reported the preliminary estimated value for the Idaho® Potato crop of 2017 at USD 1.2 billion, a 22.7% leap from the previous year.
Chuck Gunnerson announces retirement as President of the NPPGA
Febrero 26, 2018

Chuck Gunnerson announces retirement as President of the NPPGA

Northern Plains Potato Growers Association (NPPGA) president Chuck Gunnerson, announced his upcoming retirement at the February 20th, NPPGA Annual Meeting in East Grand Forks, MN.
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