INDUSTRY DIRECTORY
March 31, 2016

John Deere: Increase productivity and efficiency when using multiple machines

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March 31, 2016
Seed Potatoes
Cheryl Schweizer

Wash. Seed Trial Program Opens: Helps growers identify possible problems in the field

The goal of the commercial potato seed trials is to give growers a reference when they encounter a seed problem.
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March 31, 2016
Jen Lynds, Bangor Daily News

Maine Growers Eye Developments in China

The Maine Potato Board is trying to anticipate what China's desire to boost potato production could mean for future exports for the U.S. potato industry.
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March 30, 2016
Insecticide
Rich Keller

Idaho Growers Continue Fighting Quarantine

A group of growers in eastern Idaho continue to fight the USDA-implemented quarantine of their potatoes due to the presence of pale cyst nematode.
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March 29, 2016

Book Touts Potatoes’ Health Benefits

A new book, The Potato Hack, focuses on potatoes as an article of health. Included in the book are simple ways to use potatoes to aid in weight loss.
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March 29, 2016
New Products, Potato Storage, Seed Potatoes
Alexandru Micu

Canada Approves Sale of Innate

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Health Canada have approved Simplot’s genetically engineered Innate potato for sale throughout the country.
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March 28, 2016
Fertilizer

Compass Minerals Holds Photo Contest

To reward potato growers for the long hours and hard work that comes with planting season, Protassium+ invites growers to partake in the #TaterCreator photo contest.
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March 28, 2016
Fertilizer, Irrigation
Steve Bruce

P.E.I Groups Calls for Fewer Burbanks: Growers say they’re already responding to environmental concerns surrounding variety

If the P.E.I. Watershed Alliance has its way, Prince Edward Island’s most-grown potato may eventually be a thing of the past.
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March 23, 2016

Idaho Growers Lawsuit Can Move Forward

A federal judge has denied a request by the USDA to dismiss a lawsuit by eastern Idaho potato growers.
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March 23, 2016

If You’re a #TaterCreator, Post Photos for Prizes

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March 23, 2016
Web Exclusive

Innate Approved in Canada

JR Simplot has been notified that it can sell its potatoes in Canada - which are less likely to bruise or turn brown when cut.
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March 23, 2016

Washington Working to Improve Trade: Approval of TTP is key

The Washington State Potato Commission intends to spend the year educating members of Congress on how the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) will expand markets, increase sales and create jobs in Washington.
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March 18, 2016| Published in the March 2016 issue
Maureen Storey, President and CEO, Alliance for Potato Research and Education

2020 Vision: Children's veggie roundtable looks to 2020 Dietary Guidelines

In my February column, I discussed the importance of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) and the impact they have on the entire potato industry.
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March 18, 2016| Published in the March 2016 issue
Jerry Wright, UPGA President/CEO

Every Principle Has a Promise

A popular YouTube video is titled “Every Principle has a Promise.”
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March 18, 2016| Published in the March 2016 issue

Innate: The Next Generation: Innate Gen 2 gets FDA safety clearance

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has completed its food and feed safety assessment of the J.R. Simplot Company’s second generation of Innate potatoes.
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March 18, 2016| Published in the March 2016 issue
John Toaspern, VP, USPB International Marketing

The 9th Wonder of the World: USPB's new campaign takes aim at "food enthusiasts"

Consumers are at the heart of the U.S. Potato Board’s marketing efforts. Our focus is to inspire consumers to make potatoes an integral and consistent part of their food choices, whether those choices are made at home or away.
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March 18, 2016| Published in the March 2016 issue
Seed Potatoes, Smorgasbord

The Smorgasbord: Dakota Ruby

In this month’s Smorgasbord, we take a gander at the Dakota Ruby with a huge helping hand from Susie Thompson from North Dakota State University’s potato breeding program.
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March 18, 2016| Published in the March 2016 issue

Agrium Offers Internship

Agrium Wholesale has created a unique opportunity for a student enrolled in an agriculture-focused college or university program to become its first ESN Smart Intern.
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March 18, 2016| Published in the March 2016 issue

Bayer, NPC Partner to Help Bees

Potatoes and honey bees aren’t a typical pairing, but the National Potato Council (NPC) is joining Bayer’s Feed a Bee initiative as an official partner, committing to enlist America’s potato farmers to help feed bees.
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March 18, 2016| Published in the March 2016 issue

Getting Acclimated: Including plant acclimation to temperature change improves climate models

Including plants’ acclimation to changes in temperature could significantly improve the accuracy of climate models, a Purdue University study shows.
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March 18, 2016| Published in the March 2016 issue
Tyrell Marchant, Editor

Good Advice: AMVAC looks to growers to plan for the future

People expect a lot from farmers in the 21st century. Growers are supposed to produce more food, get it to the consumer faster, and provide it at a lower cost than ever before.
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March 18, 2016| Published in the March 2016 issue

IPNI Offers Scholarships

Awards of $2,000 each will be given by the International Plant Nutrition Institute to deserving graduate students in sciences relevant to plant nutrition and management of crop nutrients.
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March 18, 2016| Published in the March 2016 issue
Felix Navarro, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Selecting a Weapon: Fighting common scab through variety selection

Over the last 100 years, potato growers have too often seen their income reduced by the common scab disease.
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March 18, 2016| Published in the March 2016 issue
Tyrell Marchant, Editor

Somewhere Between Casual and Lazy: The blurred line between rules and guidelines

Every once in a while, I’ll park the car and turn it off, then hear a chuckle escape my wife’s lips.
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March 18, 2016| Published in the March 2016 issue
Final Countdown

Top 5: Preparing for El Niño: Steps to prepare for an El Niño growing season

We’ve all heard it, even if we’re a little fuzzy on what it actually means: This is an El Niño year, and the weather is going to be crazy.
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March 18, 2016| Published in the March 2016 issue

Travis Howard Joins USPB as Executive Chef

The U.S. Potato Board (USPB) announces the hiring of Derek Johnson as chef and Travis Howard as the executive chef of the recently launched Spud Nation Food Truck program.
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March 18, 2016

USPB Renamed Potatoes USA

During the Board’s 44th Annual Meeting, they voted to change its name from the United States Potato Board to Potatoes USA.
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March 16, 2016
Event Calendar, Potato Equipment
Web Exclusive

Potato Equipment Auction Announced: PA Potato Grower Downsizing

A public farm equipment auction is happening April 9.
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March 16, 2016
New Products

Potato Parcel: Send a Message

Send an anonymous note on a potato.
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March 16, 2016
Seed Potatoes
Web Exclusive

Potato Seed Samples Needed

Potato seed samples are being sought for the 2016 seed trials by the Washington State University Extension Office of Grant and Adams counties.
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March 10, 2016
Insecticide
Jen Lynds, Bangor Daily News

Maine Growers Eye Insecticide Decision

Potato growers in Maine are cautiously watching the actions of the EPA as it reviews federal regulations for imidacloprid insecticide.
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March 09, 2016
New Products, Potato Equipment, Potato Harvesting

Spudnik's AirSep Makes Harvest Smoother

Watch how the AirSep harvester from Spudnik helps growers tackle challenges and bring in cleaner loads
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March 08, 2016
Fungicide, Insecticide

EPA Approves Velum Prime

The U.S. EPA has granted federal registration of Bayer CropScience’s Velum Prime, a non-fumigant nematicide with additional disease management benefits, for use on potatoes.
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March 03, 2016

USPB Teams with United Fresh

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March 03, 2016

Wash. Golf Tourney to Help Families in Need

The 3rd Annual Ag World Golf Classic will take place Monday, June 13 in Kennewick, Wash.
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March 01, 2016
New Products, Potato Equipment, Potato Harvesting, Potato Storage

Miedema Introduces New Conveyors

Miedema introduces a new generation of the Miedema Conveyor Series single- and dual-belt conveyors.
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March 01, 2016

Phytobiome Roadmap Launched: A new approach for agriculture to achieve sustainable crop production

The Phytobiomes Roadmap presents a vision for agriculture to increase the health, productivity and sustainability of current cropping and forest systems.
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