Articles tagged under: Andy Robinson
An Optimistic Potato Harvest
Published September 18, 2023
NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension Potato Agronomist Andy Robinson says preliminary potato yield reports are good. "It's developed really well. I'm hearing things are looking above average." The weather has been cooperative with temperatures helping to dry things out.Parched Potato Crop Needs Moisture
Published August 24, 2023
The potato crop is coming along quite well across the Northern Plains. Extension potato agronomist Andy Robinson says dry weather is having an impact on the non-irrigated potato crop. "There's no question it's dry, but the irrigated acres look good."…Moisture is Good and Bad
Published July 7, 2023
While some potato fields have had too much moisture, NDSU Extension Potato Agronomist Andy Robinson says the water is still a boost to the rest of the field. "Even if you do get a little bit of drown-out, that's still…Weather Pushes Potato Planting Schedule Back
Published May 4, 2023
As potato growers prepare for planting, seed potatoes need to be prepared and healed properly for a week or two. NDSU Extension Potato Agronomist Andy Robinson reminds farmers to wait for field conditions to be ready. "Those that are growing…‘In the Same Boat’
Published August 28, 2022
During the Northern Plains Potato Growers Field Day, NDSU Extension potato pathologist Andy Robinson said the late planting window impacted some of his research. "We're in the same boat as the farmers, we planted late and things are a little…Potato Field Day Coming Up on August 25
Published August 12, 2022
Extension Potato Agronomist Andy Robinson says the Northern Plains Potato Growers Association’s annual day be a similar program to previous years. "We'll start between 7 to 8 a.m. at Hoverson Farms near Larimore, North Dakota. After that, we'll move on…Heat Crinkle Seen in Potatoes
Published June 27, 2022
University of Minnesota and NDSU Extension potato agronomist Andy Robinson is getting reports of heat crinkle in potatoes. The plant is shocked withen sprouts come out of the cool, moist soil and it the hot topsoil. Robinson says plants typically…Potato News
Published August 26, 2021
The Northern Plains Potato Growers Association annual Field Day took place on Thursday, August 26. Hear more from Extension potato agronomist Andy Robinson in Potato News, presented by Corteva Agriscience, Gowan USA and BASF’s Provysol Fungicide for early blight.Potato News
Published June 14, 2021
Hot and dry conditions are lingering as the potato growing season continues in the Red River Valley. NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension Potato Agronomist Andy Robinson says that can cause potato stands to not be as uniform as normal.…