Potatoes
An Idaho grower was chosen to take the reins as chairman of the United States Potato Board through 2015.
A Wisconsin sweet corn, potato, and snap bean grower employs strategies to reduce its carbon footprint while meeting customer needs.
To control Colorado potato beetle, along with many other pests of potato, scout fields and rotate chemistries.
AMVAC adds Blocker 4F Fungicide to help potato growers in designated states control a variety of diseases such as common scab, Rhizoctonia stem canker, black scurf, and white mold.
Growers need to pay attention to relative humidity, temperature, light, and more to maintain proper storage conditions for potatoes.
As of March 20, 2014, the Mexican government will now permit the cross-border trade of potatoes with the U.S.
GenNext Grower Sara Corey answers a questionnaire on career challenges, future plans for the farm, and more.
The Top 100 grower acquires facilities and real estate from biggest sweet potato grower in mid-south.
Randy Hardy, the new National Potato Council president, also the owner of Hardy Farms in Oakley, ID, asks growers to share their opinion in the political arena.
Sara Corey of Daniel Corey Farms is taking charge at her family’s 1,000-acre potato operation and paving a way for young, female growers while she’s at it.
Participants travel to Wisconsin to receive an overview of the local and national potato industry.
Recommendations on cutting potato seed tubers.
Marketing campaign from one of American Vegetable Grower’s Top 100 Growers includes promoting the benefits of red potatoes.
The varieties are for the french fry and potato chip industries.
Research shows potato production may benefit from short-term drought cycles.
The National Potato Council (NPC) releases a statement urging USDA to reverse its policy preventing WIC participants from using their vouchers to buy fresh potatoes.
Carl Hoverson of Hoverson Farms was named the recipient of the 2013 Environmental Stewardship Award.
The educational sessions at the Syracuse, NY, show offer growers production tips, late blight updates, pointers on choosing a new crop to grow, plus much more.
For years, Hardy has been involved with the United States Potato Board and the National Potato Council.