INDUSTRY DIRECTORY
November 30, 2015
Potato Harvesting
Lora Abcarian

Washington Potato Supplies Could Be Tight

Washington State's 2015 potato harvest was just about picture-perfect, says the state's potato commission.
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November 30, 2015
Sarah Frostenson

Potatoes Rule the Roost

Even though sweet potatoes are currently experiencing an uptick in popularity thanks largely to their well-publicized nutritional benefits, potato remains king among Americans.
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November 27, 2015
Ilona Amos

Drones Aid Potato Breeders

Crop scientists in Scotland believe UAVs can take potato breeding into the future.
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November 25, 2015

Tasteful Selections Donates to Giveaway: Thousands will receive groceries for Thanksgiving in southern California

Tasteful Selections bite-sized potatoes will be part of Thanksgiving dinner for thousands of people less fortunate this year.
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November 23, 2015

Manitoba Looks to Overtake P.E.I. : Potato production up in Manitoba

Manitoba is digging into Prince Edward Island’s lead as Canada’s potato king.
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November 20, 2015
Cherryh Cansler

Potatoes Aid Menu Innovation

Incorporating new food trends to spice up traditional menus is one way to grab customer attention, but some restaurants are using everyday ingredients to drive innovative options.
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November 19, 2015
Cheryl Schweizer

WSPC Hopes to Stay in Sweet Spot

As far as agriculture goes, potato growers Grant County, Wash., are in a pretty sweet spot. The task moving forward is finding ways to stay in the sweet spot.
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November 18, 2015
Ezequiel Minaya

ConAgra to Form New Company

ConAgra Foods Inc. has unveiled plans to split into two independent public companies.
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November 18, 2015
Potato Equipment

Evergreen Implement Puts Equipment on Sale

With three locations in Washington State, Evergreen Implement has reduced prices on much of its tillage, planting and harvest equipment.
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November 16, 2015| Published in the November 2015 issue
Yi Wang, Potato Post-harvest Physiologist, Kimberly Research and Extension Center

A Not-So-Lovely Shade: Two color problems of potato products that do matter

When you get your order of french fries in a fast food restaurant or open up a potato chip bag while enjoying a football game, the first thing you see is the color of the products.
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November 16, 2015| Published in the November 2015 issue
Amy Burdett, Marketing Operations Director, U.S. Potato Board

Always Exploring: USPB crafts new export opportunities for seed growers

Exploring new target markets is a prime ingredient of the U.S. Potato Board’s seed potato program to expand export sales.
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November 16, 2015| Published in the November 2015 issue
Frank Muir, IPC President and CEO

Communicating with the Industry: More than just an advertiser

When I started at the IPC 12 years ago, there were few opportunities for industry members to learn about the IPC’s activities.
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November 16, 2015| Published in the November 2015 issue
Jerry Wright, UPGA President/CEO

The Train is Leaving the Station: Using all the tools to maximize profit

Driving by potato fields near Idaho Falls, Idaho, planted on rolling hills, the first thing one notices is just how straight the rows are.
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November 16, 2015| Published in the November 2015 issue
Randy Hardy, NPC President

What Happens in Vegas: Get ready for Potato Expo 2016

The best trade show experience for everyone from potato newcomers to lifelong veterans returns to Las Vegas Jan. 12-14!
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November 16, 2015| Published in the November 2015 issue
Matt Swayne

A Pinch of Purple: Purple potatoes may aid cancer prevention

Compounds found in purple potatoes may help kill colon cancer stem cells and limit the spread of the cancer, according to a team of researchers based at Pennsylvania State University.
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November 16, 2015| Published in the November 2015 issue

S'no Water: How melting snow affects underground water reserves

Most of us have strong opinions about snow during the winter.
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November 16, 2015| Published in the November 2015 issue
Jan Suszkiw, USDA-ARS

Seeing the Difference: New tool helps growers, researchers identify tiny wasps

Determining the identity of parasitic wasps—some measuring less than a millimeter long—can be a time-consuming process that includes comparing their features to descriptions in published works and disparate specimen collections.
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November 16, 2015
Martha Blum

#Thankful4Ag Bridges Ag Information Gap

A Bayer CropScience-led campaign aims to help consumers learn more about the agriculture industry and provide meals to U.S. families.
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November 16, 2015
James McCarthy

Pineland Farms Inks Deal with Sam’s Club

Pineland Farms Potato Co., based in Mars Hill, Maine, has signed a contract to supply 28 Sam’s Club stores in the Northeast with its refrigerated potato products.
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November 14, 2015| Published in the November 2015 issue
Tyrell Marchant, Editor

I'm Thankful For...: Embracing a time-honored tradition

On Nov. 26, millions of Americans will crowd around millions of tables to tuck into a dinner of turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and, of course, a healthy helping or seven of mashed potatoes.
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November 14, 2015| Published in the November 2015 issue
Loren Block, Dawson Tire & Wheel

Keep on Rollin': Understanding irrigation tire options- and saving money

If you’re looking to replace tires on your irrigation system, the decision can be daunting when balancing it with farm income these days.
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November 14, 2015| Published in the November 2015 issue

Saving Water, Saving Money: Magnation system proves key for Idaho grower

Bryan Searle has been farming in eastern Idaho his entire life.
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November 14, 2015| Published in the November 2015 issue
Tyrell Marchant, Editor

Simple as Dirt: Education the Public During the International Year of Soils

It’s one of the most elementary, simple, least thought-about components of life on Earth.
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November 14, 2015| Published in the November 2015 issue

Smart Sorting: Is artificial intelligence the future of ag efficiency?

Food sorting machines with the ability to think like humans could solve the greatest challenges facing the industry today.
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November 14, 2015| Published in the November 2015 issue
David Fairbourn, USPB ICP Manager

Taking a Dip: U.S. potato exports decline for first time in over 10 years

Total U.S. potato exports were $1,624,964,108 for FY14 (July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015) marketing year.
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November 14, 2015| Published in the November 2015 issue
Dennis O'Brien, ARS Information Staff

Taking the Temperature: Researchers help growers determine crops' water needs

When crops get thirsty, they get hot.
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November 14, 2015| Published in the November 2015 issue
Grower of the Month
Tyrell Marchant, Editor

The Isolationist: Steve Streich of Kalispell, Mont.

Steve Streich of Kalispell, Mont.
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November 12, 2015
Coral Beach

Wisconsin Growers Donate Salad Bars

Potato growers in Wisconsin are hoping a salad bar donation and personal appearances at a local middle school will help boost potato consumption.
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November 11, 2015
Event Calendar

Whistle Stop Tour Coming Nov. 17

The Idaho Potato Commission will host its annual Whistle Stop Tour on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
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November 11, 2015
Devin Higgins

Growers Could Benefit from TPP

Potato growers are looking to benefit from the passage of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement.
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November 11, 2015

Trimble to Acquire Agri-Trend: Collaboration will provide stronger toolset for crop advisors

Trimble will acquire the assets of Agri-Trend, which operates the largest network of independent agricultural consultants in North America.
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November 10, 2015
Potato Equipment, Potato Harvesting, Potato Storage, Seed Potatoes

P.E.I. Government Axes BRR Service: Disinfection service of three decades will stop at the end of 2015.

The Prince Edward Island government will soon cut funding to provincially funded potato disinfection services.
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November 06, 2015

NPC Supports TPP Agreement

The National Potato Council says that it strongly supports the Trans-Pacific Partnership deal.
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November 06, 2015
Fertilizer, Fungicide, Herbicide, Insecticide, Irrigation
Ryan Crossingham

Use Prudence When Reducing Farm Inputs

A common cost-cutting maneuver for farmers is the reduction of inputs. But to what point do input reductions go from a cost-cutting strategy to a decision that negatively affects a farm?
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November 05, 2015
Irrigation

Net Irrigate introduces WireRat Pivot Monitoring Solutions

Net Irrigate announces its new product suite of WireRat Pivot Monitoring Solutions.
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November 05, 2015

Bidding closes Nov. 17 for Idaho farm

Online bids are being accepted through 6 p.m. MST Nov. 17 for two adjacent parcels of the Louis F. Bulcher farm located 2 miles north of Kimberly, Idaho, and 5 miles east of Twin Falls, Idaho.
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November 04, 2015
Grower of the Month

Not Just a Pretty Face: Mark Coombs of Middleton, Idaho

Mark Coombs of Middleton, Idaho
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November 04, 2015
Potato Harvesting, Potato Storage, Seed Potatoes

Field Trials of Cold-Storable Potatoes Complete

Calyxt announced Tuesday that it has completed the first field trials of its cold-storable potato.
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November 03, 2015

Ag Organizations Tout “SAFE” Trucking Act : Groups encourage Congress to include it as amendment to highway bill

More than 70 leading food and agriculture associations sent a letter urging Congress to include the Safe, Flexible and Efficient (SAFE) Trucking Act as an amendment to highway reauthorization legislation.
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November 03, 2015

Wallace Center, FoodLogiQ Support USDA Program

The Wallace Center at Winrock International and FoodLogiQ announced a partnership to support the USDA’s GroupGAP program, which helps small growers become compliant with food safety standards.
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November 02, 2015
Irrigation, New Products

Nelson Introduces New Sprinkler

Nelson Irrigation introduces the R75 end-of-pivot sprinkler. This versatile, high-uniformity sprinkler throws up to 70 feet past the end of a pivot.
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November 02, 2015
Fungicide, Herbicide, Insecticide, Seed Potatoes
AP

Grower Experiments with Mineral Oil

An Ashton, Idaho, grower says he’s experimenting with mineral oil on his potatoes as a cheaper alternative to limiting the transmission of diseases spread by aphids.
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