U.S. Potato Exports Remain Strong
From July to December 2021, most U.S. potato and product exports are above the levels for the same period in 2020. However, the figures for December are down, reflecting the…
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Irish Colcannon with Spring Onions and Leeks
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, making it the perfect time to add some Irish flair to your meals! Colcannon is traditionally made by combining cooked and shredded…
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9th Annual Ag World Golf Classic
The 9th annual Ag World Golf Classic is set for two days this year: Kennewick, WA | Canyon Lakes Golf Course | June 14, 2022Moses Lake, WA | The Links…
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Vive Reaches 97% Customer Satisfaction
For the second year in a row, Vive Crop Protection has reached 97% customer satisfaction, and over 95% for the fourth year in a row. “This is the fourth annual satisfaction survey,…
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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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