How This Young Vegetable Grower Found Her Way To Success By Carol Miller|January 10, 2024 Strohauer Farms’ Amber Vander Dussen had a lot to learn when she joined the family farm. Here’s how she did it. Read More
Wild Bees Setting Good Example for Pollination of Sweet Cherries By Dr. Maxime Eeraerts | Julia Osterman|May 5, 2024
Why the Time Is Now To Protect Specialty Crops By Kam Quarles|January 9, 2024 Kam Quarles of the National Potato Council says without a new farm bill, the future of specialty crops will be stuck in the past.
Not Fully Baked? Vegetable Status for Potatoes in Jeopardy By Kam Quarles|December 12, 2023 Why National Potato Council leader Kam Quarles is fighting to ensure potatoes have a seat at the Nutrition Policy table.
Potato Expo 2024 Gears up To Be a Record-Breaker By National Potato Council|December 5, 2023 Industry event to feature new stages, double the programming from the previous year, and more than 200 trade show exhibitors.
What’s Wrong With My Potato Crop? Dig Down for Answers By Carrie Huffman Wohleb|November 21, 2023 To solve this who-done-it, put your gumshoe skills to work.
Scientists Searching for New Ways To Protect Potato Crops from Pests By Michigan State University AgBioResearch|November 14, 2023 A $6 million grant from USDA aimed to help researchers explore alternative management solutions in lieu of using neonicotinoids.
How the National Potato Council Builds Bridges Through Agency Farm Tour By Mike Wenkel|September 12, 2023 Communication between EPA staff and potato growers is essential if we hope to keep our industry thriving in today’s environment.
U.S. Potato Exports Grow To Reach Record Value and Volume By Potatoes USA|August 28, 2023 Export values increased 19.05% to $2.2 billion, and export volume increased 3.85% to 3.3 million metric tons.
Protect Your Potato Crops During Heat Waves By Carrie Huffman Wohleb|August 16, 2023 Irrigate to supply needed water and keep plants cool when it’s hot.
Navigating the Smokey Haze — Impacts of Wildfire Smoke on Potatoes By Carrie Huffman Wohleb|June 29, 2023 Smoke and ash from wildfires are harmful to your health. Here’s what we know about how they affect your crops.
U.S. Potato Industry Sets Sights on Japan for Fresh Market Access By Kam Quarles|June 13, 2023 The Far East country holds the promise of delivering $150 million to $200 million annually to the sector.
Artificial Intelligence Promises To Help Reduce Food Waste on Farms By Lisa K. Johnson|May 18, 2023 New research uses drones and artificial intelligence to identify postharvest yield potential in sweet potatoes.
How To Recognize When Herbicides Are Impacting Your Potato Seed Tubers By Carrie Huffman Wohleb|May 3, 2023 Herbicide carryover can inhibit sprouting, delay emergence, and cause various sprout, stem, and leaf distortions.
New Potato Breeding Program on the Grow in Northeast Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 18, 2023 New potato varieties will be developed to withstand intense growing pressures including heat, humidity, pests, and disease.
Dig This — New Study Sings the Praises of Eating Potatoes By Carol Miller|March 27, 2023 Fried or not, research offers a hopeful and helpful marketing message for growers.
New Crop Protection Treatments Target Wireworm and Colorado Potato Beetle By Thomas Skernivitz|March 14, 2023 BASF introduces a unique class of chemistry while GreenLight Biosciences focuses on gene therapy solutions.
Research Work Pays Off in Quest To Build a Better Sweet Potato Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 6, 2023 Learn more about clones bred for improved insect resistance and weed tolerance.
National Potato Council, Specialty Crop Groups Gear up for 2023 Farm Bill Effort By Kam Quarles|March 1, 2023 NPC leader Kam Quarles says the industry can strengthen American produce operations for years to come.
Nematicides Know-How: Ways To Help Rid Your Potato Crops of Nematodes By Carrie Huffman Wohleb|February 15, 2023 Nematicides can be complicated to use. Here are some tips to consider before your next application.
Potato Industry Leaders Speaking the Truth to EPA Pesticide Regulators By Mike Wenkel|December 7, 2022 Learn about work being done on multiple fronts to help protect the tools needed for successful potato production.