INDUSTRY DIRECTORY
July 30, 2021
Articles, Potato Storage
Nora Olsen & Rhett Spear

Lying Dormant

Understanding how your storage practices affect tuber dormancy
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July 30, 2021
Articles, Herbicide

Weed Electrocution Research Sparks Interest

As more weeds develop resistance to herbicides, electrocution hold potential as a primary weed management approach of the future.
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July 30, 2021
Articles
Sara Zaske

WSU to Lead National AI Ag Research Institute

With a new $20 million federal grant, Washington State University will lead a multi-institutional research institute to develop AI solutions to tackle some of agriculture’s biggest challenges.
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July 29, 2021
Articles

Total U.S. Second-Quarter Potato Sales Down

During April to June 2021, potato sales declined in dollars by 10.5 percent and in volume by 15.5 percent compared to the same time period in 2020.
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July 29, 2021
Articles
Heather Schlitz

Potato Milk on the Way?

Potato milk is a thing now. You can't buy it in the U.S., but more and more people are making the sustainable drink themselves at home.
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July 27, 2021
Articles

Arrowhead Potato Partners with ProSource

Rupert, Idaho-based potato grower-shipper Arrowhead Potato Co. and ProSource Produce LLC have entered an exclusive sales and marketing agreement.
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July 27, 2021
Articles
Ysabelle Kempe

Prices May Rise as Western Farmers Contend with Drought

Pacific Northwest lawmakers say the federal government isn’t providing enough financial assistance to the regions farmers and ranchers, many of whom are reeling from the impacts of extreme weather events.
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July 27, 2021
Articles

The Need for Nuance in Carb Recommendations

A new perspective piece brings to light the pressing need to define carbohydrate quality to better assess the value of nutrient-dense carbohydrate-containing foods Such as potatoes in healthy lifestyles.
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July 27, 2021
Articles, Event Calendar, Seed Potatoes

Calendar: Texas A&M Potato Breeding Field Day

July 28 in Springlake, Texas
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July 26, 2021
Articles, Fungicide, New Products

Maximize Potato Yield by Managing White Mold

The white mold pathogen is prevalent across the Pacific Northwest, Upper Midwest and Northeast regions.
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July 23, 2021
50 for 50, Articles, Irrigation, New Products

50 for 50: Lindsay Corporation

For more than 50 years, Lindsay has been a pioneer provider of irrigation and water management solutions. The company's portfolio of industry-leading products and services helps conserve resources, increase yields and benefis growers worldwide.
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July 23, 2021
Articles

Lamb Weston Makes Investment in Idaho Processing Line

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. on Thursday announced a$415 million expansion of french fry processing capacity at its facility in American Falls, Idaho.
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July 23, 2021
Articles, Irrigation

Western Drought Making Farmers' Jobs Even Harder

Severe drought in the West is forcing many farmers and ranchers to make the toughest of choices: selling their livestock and destroying crops.
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July 23, 2021
Articles

RNA Tweak Boosts Potato, Rice Yields

Researchers have shown that manipulating RNA in plants can drastically boost the amount of food they produce, and make them more resistant to drought conditions.
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July 23, 2021
Articles

1,4Group Considering Plant Construction in Louisiana

The Idaho-based manufacturer is considering building a $35 million chemical processing plant in Ascension Parish, La., near Baton Rouge.
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July 22, 2021
50 for 50, Irrigation, New Products

50 for 50 Reinke Manufacturing

As the world’s largest privately held manufacturer of center pivot and lateral-move irrigation systems, Reinke continues to be a leader in the irrigation industry.
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July 22, 2021
50 for 50, Articles, Irrigation, New Products

50 for 50: T-L Irrigation

T-L center pivot or linear irrigation systems are still the only units of their kind to offer the benefits of hydrostatic drive, including increased reliability, lower maintenance and greater safety.
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July 22, 2021
Articles, New Products

New Product: Solvita Soil Tests

The tests from Woods End Laboratories have been confirmed through long-term field research as valuable testing tools for evaluating soil health.
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July 22, 2021
Articles

Corteva, Andermatt to Provide New Biocontrol Solutions

As part of the agreement, Corteva receives an exclusive license to a bioinsecticide based on the naturally occurring insecticidal virus, Helicoverpa armigera nucleopolyhedrovirus.
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July 21, 2021
Articles, New Products

AGCO’s PAL Program Connects Customers with Precision Ag Experts

PAL makes precision farming expertise available to farmers using products from brands such as Challenger, Fendt, Gleaner, Massey Ferguson and Precision Planting.
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July 21, 2021
Articles

Drexel Announces Director of Inside Sales

Drexel Chemical Company announces the promotion of Zack Wilbanks to inside sales. He will be the contact point for Drexel’s outside sales team’s product-related questions.
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July 21, 2021
Articles
Nancy Russell

P.E.I. Growers Track Late Blight with Spore Traps

"We're treating it as an early warning system"
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July 21, 2021
Articles
Julie Garden-Robinson

Potatoes Pack a Potassium Punch

Avoiding potatoes could shortchange you on several important nutrients, including potassium, complex carbohydrates, vitamin C, fiber (especially if you eat the skin) and other nutrients.
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July 21, 2021
Articles

Will Late Blight Ever Go Away?

Even after all this time, late blight remains a constant source of concern for the global potato and tomato industries.
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July 21, 2021
Articles, Fungicide

Wisconsin Potato Research Projects Discussed

Potato research and the current crop were the topics of a University of Wisconsin field demonstration day last week.
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July 20, 2021
Articles, Fertilizer, Fungicide, Insecticide, New Products

Product: AMVAC K-Pam HL

K-Pam HL is a soil fumigant for the management of nematodes, soil-borne diseases, insects, weeds and germinating weed seeds that also provides the crop additional potassium.
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July 15, 2021
Articles, Insecticide, New Products

Reduced Rate Recommendation for Colorado Potato Beetle Control

Summit Agro USA has issued a new reduced rate recommendation for its Harvanta insecticide for control of Colorado potato beetle.
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July 14, 2021
Articles, Irrigation, New Products
Lindsay Corporation

Gaining Knowledge

Edge computing powers cutting-edge pivot technology
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July 14, 2021
Articles, Fertilizer, New Products

Power-Packed

Potato growth can be boosted with Omex nutrition packages
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July 13, 2021
New Products

New Product: Fendt Rogator 900 Series Applicator

Unique, adjustable-clearance applicator will debut at 2021 MAGIE, Farm Progress Show
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July 13, 2021
Articles
Nancy Russell

Potato Growers Hope Mustard/Arugula Combo Will Pay Dividends

When mustard is incorporated into the ground, it acts as a natural biofumigant. The combination of mustard and arugula is meant to prevent pests and make soil healthier.
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July 13, 2021
Articles

Maine Hopes for Better Potato Season

Growers are anticipating a better yield thanks to favorable conditions.
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July 13, 2021
Articles

NPC Welcomes Keller to Team

The National Potato Council welcomes Ethan Keller to serve as the organization’s program coordinator.
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July 13, 2021
Articles
Jennifer Whitlock

USDA Provides More Flexibility on Cover Crops

The Risk Management Agency has announced a change to prevented-planting provisions for crop insurance that benefits farmers, ranchers and the climate, according to RMA.
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July 12, 2021
50 for 50, Articles, Irrigation, New Products

50 for 50: Valley Irrigation

Robert Daugherty began Valmont Industries in 1946 in Valley, Neb., with $5,000 and a dream.
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July 12, 2021
Articles
Sarah Ehrlich

Faith in the Future

CSU’s future plans for potatoes and agricultural research
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July 09, 2021
Articles, Event Calendar

Calendar: MSU Potato Field Day

Michigan State University and the Michigan Potato Industry Commission are hosting a potato field day at the Montcalm Research Center in Lakeview, Mich., on Aug. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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July 09, 2021
Articles

U.S. Pushes Mexico for Access to Potato Market

Trade talks were held Wednesday in Mexico City.
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July 08, 2021
Articles, Irrigation
Agri-Inject

Making the Most of It

Optimizing chemigation technology in the field
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July 08, 2021
Articles, Seed Potatoes

Researchers Identify Gene for Self-Compatibility in Potatoes

Solynta and Wageningen University & Research have identified, cloned and characterized the gene for self-compatibility in potatoes. With the gene defined, breeders can implement hybrid breeding, which will allow for faster and more focused breeding.
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July 08, 2021
50 for 50, Articles

50 for 50: Thornton Family

They say once potatoes get in your blood, it’s hard to get them out. Bob Thornton and the prodigious amount of important potato research he and his progeny have done appear to be proof of that.
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July 07, 2021
Articles

Rabo AgriFinance Names New Managing Director in Idaho

Brek Cranney to replace Jon Maughan
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July 06, 2021
Articles, Irrigation

Garrison Named IA Govt., Public Affairs Director

The Irrigation Association has hired Coleman Garrison as its new government and public affairs director. Garrison takes on this role following John Farner, who was with the IA until May 2021.
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July 06, 2021
Articles, Event Calendar

IGSA Expects Record Turnout for Convention

The Idaho Grower Shippers Association will hold its 93rd annual convention in Sun Valley, Idaho, Sept. 1-3.
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July 06, 2021
Articles

How the Late Blight Pathogen Penetrates the Plant

A recent discovery provides new leads to making the control of Phytophthora pathogens more effective, more efficient and more sustainable in the long term.
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July 03, 2021
Articles, Irrigation

Celebrating Sustainable Solutions

The Irrigation Association’s Smart Irrigation Month is a perfect opportunity to increase awareness of the value of efficient irrigation.
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July 02, 2021
Between the Rows

Between the Rows: Free and Not So Easy

No one makes you farm, so why do you do it?
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July 02, 2021
Articles

U.S. Potato Acres Up from 2020

U.S. growers planted 22,000 acres, or 2.4 percent, more than a year ago, when they were dealing with cutbacks related to COVID-19.
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July 01, 2021
Articles, New Products

New Product: Locus AG Pantego

New microbial soil amendment gives farmers the upper hand in crop performance and environmental impact across wider temperature ranges
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July 01, 2021
Articles
Tom Karst

Turning Page on 2020 Good for Potato Growers

“Most growers are pretty happy to have last year behind them,” said Mark Klompien, president and CEO of the United Potato Growers of America.
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July 01, 2021
Articles
Tina Hilding

Bacterial Film Used to Strengthen Soils

Washington State University researchers have used granules made from potato waste bacteria to strengthen soil.
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July 01, 2021
Articles

UPL Launches New ‘NPP’ Business Unit

UPL Ltd.'s New NPP business unit will enhance biosolutions capacity for sustainable agriculture offering worldwide
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