Protect Your Potato Crops From Plant-Parasitic Nematodes By Carrie Huffman Wohleb|November 2, 2022 The key to success in defending against these microscopic worms is to understand what you’re dealing with.Read More
How You Can Help Give New Apple Variety a Name By Washington State University College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences|April 20, 2024
Share Your Knowledge at the First CEAg World Conference and Expo Posted by Growing Produce Staff|April 19, 2024
New Rally Cry From the National Potato Council: No New Taxes! By Kam Quarles|September 21, 2022 Industry association formally opposes new and increased taxes in efforts to keep family farms competitive.
Keep an Eye Out for Signs of Heat Stress in Your Potato Crops By Carrie Huffman Wohleb|August 10, 2022 Potatoes cope with the heat in multiple ways. Learn the indicators and what they mean for your crop.
Forecast for U.S. Potatoes: A New Normal Growing Out of Abnormal Times Posted by Growing Produce Staff|June 30, 2022 Rabobank report says the pandemic, Russia-Ukraine war, and drought continue to impact the domestic sector in many ways.
American Potato Industry Keeps an Eye on the Future By Jared Balcom, National Potato Council|June 22, 2022 Whether it’s fighting for fair trade and disaster relief or transportation and labor, standing together makes for a stronger industry.
Select the Right Fungicide to Protect Your Potatoes By Carrie Huffman Wohleb|June 8, 2022 Basic product knowledge can advance a successful production plan for your crops.
How To Stop Colorado Potato Beetles From Sacking Your Spuds By Carrie Huffman Wohleb|May 25, 2022 Here are a few tips to control notorious pest and avoid insecticide resistance.
Potato Growers Focus on the Future with 2022 Policy Agenda By Kam Quarles|April 13, 2022 If Congress passes shipping and labor reforms, it will ease tremendous pressure from the agriculture industry.
How a New Tool for Nitrogen Inputs in Potatoes Works By Nicole Miller|March 16, 2022 A Wisconsin research team combines high-definition images with on-ground analysis to create predicted nitrogen use.
This Cool Pest Prediction Tool Comes in Handy for Potato Growers By Thomas Skernivitz|March 2, 2022 See how the digital application calculates potato pest populations in much the same way weather is forecast.
Potato Pink Eye a Disorder Growers Need to Watch Out For By Carrie Huffman Wohleb|February 9, 2022 Though not a disease, Periderm Disorder Syndrome can make tubers more susceptible while also creating external and internal damage. Here’s a primer.
Meet and Plenty of Potatoes at Potato Expo 2022 By Kam Quarles|December 1, 2021 The National Potato Council is gearing for event and excited to finally see fellow potato industry members in person.
Two Vegetable Farms Work Together With One Goal in Mind By Mindy Robinson|November 3, 2021 Alsum Farms and Produce, Inc. and Hartung Brothers, Inc. rotate crops on each other’s acreage. Here’s how that works.
All Vines and No Taters? A Potato Grower’s Frustration By Carrie Huffman Wohleb|November 3, 2021 This old insult stems from producers whose harvest underwhelm. Here’s why it happens.
Study Predicts These 2 Popular Foods Are Resilient to Climate Change By UF/IFAS News|October 21, 2021 For those who like French fries and pasta sauce, you’re in luck. New research represents a first in evaluating the future of growing produce.
What’s the Current State of the U.S. Potato Industry? By Dominic LaJoie|September 28, 2021 The mid-year report is in. We asked for and received government aid to shore up potato growers during the pandemic.
Can You Spot the Differences Between Potato Viruses and Leaf Symptoms? By Carrie Huffman Wohleb|August 18, 2021 Identifying issues with some diseases can be easy, if you know what to look for.
House-Passed Ag Worker Reform Bill Faces Senate Uncertainty By Mike Wenkel|June 2, 2021 The bill would address long-standing problems and has bipartisan support. But it needs grower support to counter a strong opposition.
5 Steps To Distinguish Abiotic vs. Biotic Problems in Potatoes By Carrie Huffman Wohleb|May 26, 2021 These guidelines will help you better understand how to protect your crop moving forward.
Welcome Immigrants To the Farming Family (Opinion) By Carol Miller|March 17, 2021 The U.S. has a long history of newcomers facing overwhelming odds but succeeding in planting long-lasting roots.