Articles tagged under: Black Gold Farms
Potato Innovation on Display
Published January 5, 2023
According to Black Gold Farms Chairman Gregg Halversen, the demand for potatoes is very strong. "Literally, the consumption of all classes of potatoes is going up." Leah Halversen owns Ten Acre Marketing, a division of Black Gold Farms, and said…Knight Added to Black Gold Farms Executive Team
Published April 15, 2022
Mark Knight has joined Black Gold Farms as its chief operating officer. Knight has been with AgReserves for the past 23 years working as a manager, vice president of international operations and HR director. Black Gold Farms has potato farms…Horizon Logistics Names New General Manager
Published January 18, 2022
Terrence Bro is the new general manager for Grand Forks, North Dakota-based Horizon Logistics. Bro has more than 34 years of domestic and international transportation experience. Horizon Logistics is an independent transportation company formed by Black Gold Farms and the…Potato News
Published July 8, 2021
The potato crop across the country is looking fairly solid. That's according to Black Gold Farms CEO Eric Halverson. Hear more in the latest Potato News, presented by Corteva Agriscience, Gowan USA and BASF's Zidua for Residual Weed Control.Produce Groups to Create a New Organization
Published April 5, 2021
The board of directors of the Produce Marketing Association and United Fresh Produce Association have agreed in principle to create a new organization. The two groups will operate as independent organizations through the balance of this year and launch the…Potato News
Published August 17, 2020
Black Gold Farms CEO Eric Halverson talks about the chip potato harvest outside of the region, along with an update on the potato crop in the Red River Valley. Potato News is made possible by Corteva Agriscience, Bayer, Sipcam Agro…Taking A Closer Look at the Future of Farming
Published January 15, 2020
According to Farmer of the Future research, the most successful farmers practice good marketing and management, are adaptable, have a strong business sense and they aren’t afraid to seize opportunities. Speaking at the Potato Business Summit, Aimpoint Research CEO Brett…Black Gold Farms Launches New Transportation Company
Published October 11, 2019
Black Gold Farms and the Halverson family have launched a new company called Horizon Logistics. The Grand Forks-based independent, full-service transportation company will serve Black Gold Farms and other grower shippers. The new business is described as a vertically integrated…United Fresh Produce Association Members Meet in Washington D.C.
Published September 18, 2019
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue addressed farmers at the United Fresh Produce Association meeting in Washington D.C. this past week. Black Gold Farms CEO Eric Halverson participated in the meeting and said Perdue highlighted trade situation. "They're doing what they can,…