Articles tagged under: Andy Robinson
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.…Northern Plains Potato Growers Association Hosts Virtual Field Day
Published August 24, 2020
The Northern Plains Potato Growers Association is launching their virtual field day this week. NDSU Extension and University of Minnesota Extension Potato Agronomist Andy Robinson says there will be a look at the potato breeding programs. "Growers will be able…Consistent Rains and Heat Bring More Potato Disease Risk
Published August 3, 2020
University of Minnesota Extension and NDSU Extension Potato Agronomist Andy Robinson says the potato crop is hit and miss in the Red River Valley this year. Between Grand Forks and Larimore, North Dakota and up into northwest Minnesota, there’s been…Potato News
Published June 29, 2020
The Potato Blight Line is back, but with a few changes this year. In this week's Potato News update, University of Minnesota and NDSU Extension Potato Agronomist Andy Robinson covers what farmers can expect. Potato News is made possible by…Potatoes Emerging in the Red River Valley
Published June 22, 2020
The fresh potato crop is emerging in the Red River Valley. "Many of those fresh red and yellow potatoes are just popping up and there's no row closure yet," said Andy Robinson, potato agronomist, NDSU Extension. "Right now, there's a…Possible Seed Potato Challenges Ahead
Published February 20, 2020
The quality and quantity of seed potatoes could be a challenge going into spring. North Dakota State Seed Commissioner Ken Bertsch estimates 17 to 18 percent of North Dakota’s seed potatoes were left in the ground last year. "I know…NPPGA Research Reporting Conference is Tuesday
Published February 13, 2020
The Northern Plains Potato Growers Association Research Reporting Conference will take place on Tuesday. NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension Agronomist Andy Robinson says research discussions will focus on the Colorado Potato Beetle, nematode management, hail effects on processing potatoes…Short Potato Planting Window Anticipated
Published January 23, 2020
NDSU Extension and University of Minnesota Extension potato agronomist Andy Robinson is expecting a compressed planting window for potatoes. Robinson says emergence will likely be faster because of the warmer soils with late planting. "Warmer soils mean quick emergence. A…