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A Tool to Help Growers Manage Early Blight in Potatoes
Published January 11, 2021
When it comes to managing early blight, Provysol fungicide can offer potato growers better disease control. "When you have good disease control it leads to good yield potential," says Curtis Rainbolt, technical service representative, BASF. "The product has flexibility when…Snodgrass Closely Watching Dry Conditions
Published January 11, 2021
More than 60 percent of the United States is currently covered in some form of drought, including potato growing areas in North Dakota and Minnesota. Nutrien Ag Solutions Atmospheric Scientist Eric Snodgrass says at this point, there’s no solid evidence…U.S. Potato Industry Gets China Phase One Trade Update
Published January 8, 2021
The U.S. and China phase one trade deal was the big news at the 2020 Potato Expo. One year later, Bryant Christie Vice President of Global Access Matthew Lantz said the relationship is even more challenging. "There will continue to…A Fresh Beginning for Potato Growers in 2021
Published January 8, 2021
Many in the potato industry are approaching the new year as a fresh beginning. "COVID impacted the industry so much," said John Martin, sales representative, Bayer. "A lot of things were learned, acreage was cut back all across the country…Sustainability Partnerships Can Help Potato Growers
Published January 8, 2021
JR Simplot Company Global Sustainability Manager Brandy Wilson thinks there’s a lot to be said for sustainability partnerships amid the climate change discussions. "How do we solve this problem in a way that's profitable for growers and all of us?…Gowan USA: A Focus on Niche Markets
Published January 8, 2021
Dry conditions continue to be a worry for the regional potato industry. "I'd like to see some moisture come through to increase our subsoil moisture," said Gowan USA Marketing Director Eric McEwen. Gowan’s potato portfolio includes the Badge brand, which…Weed Seed Could be Introduced by Imported Feed
Published January 7, 2021
Palmer amaranth continues to be a threat across the Northern Plains. NDSU Extension Weed Specialist Joe Ikley previously worked at Purdue University. During his presentation on the Lake Region Extension Roundup video series, Ikley showed aggressive Palmer amaranth issues in…Canola Acreage Steady for ND in 2020
Published January 6, 2021
CHS Lake Region Agriculture Specialist Ron Beneda reviewed the 2020 canola crop for the virtual Lake Region Extension Roundup. Canola acreage remained fairly steady in 2020. "Canola acres in the northwest increased this year and we leveled off acres throughout…Cargill Executive Expects an Exciting Year for Soybeans
Published January 6, 2021
In an interview with U.S. Soybean Export Council CEO Jim Sutter, Cargill’s Ag Supply Chain Division Head Joe Stone said he expects an exciting 2021 for soybeans. "I don't think we've hit the top for market prices yet, because of…