Move from simple data collection to putting data in action By Sonja Gjerde Smart water management saves farmers money and supports agricultural sustainability.Tools available today track water usage by field…
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Basic American Foods has been awarded a contract from USDA for dehydrated potato products. The dehy potatoes will be distributed through the National School Lunch Program and other federal food…
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The National Potato Council (NPC) joined 445 agricultural trade associations, agribusinesses, and farmer co-ops on a letter to Senate leaders urging the passage of an agriculture workforce reform bill this Congress….
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Plant life in drier regions rely on an unsuspecting water source One of the prettiest sights first thing in the morning is finding dew droplets on surrounding greenery. During cool…
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Northwest Farm Credit Services’ 12-month profitability outlook suggests profitable returns for potato producers. According to the lender’s quarterly Market Snapshot report released in April, remaining potatoes in storage are in…
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Taking a systems approach can steadily improve soil health even with underground crops Minimizing soil disturbance is one of the key tenets promoted to build soil health in agricultural systems….
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The National Potato Council (NPC) has joined several organizations opposing two proposed tax increases that would affect small and family owned businesses. The letter urged Congressional leaders not to raise…
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Potato Talks, located on the Expo Stage, is accepting proposals for the Potato Expo 2023 being held January 4-5 in Aurora, Colo. Potato Talks is a cultivator of ideas and…
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By Dale Lathim Hyperinflation is never a good thing when you are a price-taker like all farmers are. Most growers fully understand and accept that costs are rising on most,…
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During emergence, all your potato plants appeared normal. You didn’t observe any blackleg at that time. As the season progresses and the temperatures increase, however, you begin to notice wilted…
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