AGR HOF Honors for Gregg Halverson
Black Gold Farms Board Chair Gregg Halverson has been inducted into the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity Hall of Fame. Halverson served as CEO of Black Gold Farms for 34 years.
Articles tagged under: Black Gold Farms
Halverson: Farmers Have “Friend in the White House”
Black Gold Farms founder Gregg Halverson says the Great American Agriculture Celebration at the White House was a memorable event that highlighted agriculture’s importance on a national stage. Halverson described the gathering as unique, bringing together farmers from across the…
Halverson: Potato Industry Focused on Resilience
Despite ongoing market pressure across the agricultural sector, optimism remains strong within the potato industry. Speaking during the Potato Expo 2026, Black Gold Farms CEO Eric Halverson said that growers and industry leaders are focused on adapting to tight margins…
Potato LEAF Takes Leadership Training to the Next Level
The mission of the Potato Leadership Education and Advancement Foundation is to nurture leadership within the potato industry. During Potato Expo, Foundation Chairman Gregg Halverson announced a new program to expand that effort. "We would call in leadership in the field;…
Potato Innovation on Display
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
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
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
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
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
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…
