Articles tagged under: Eric Halverson
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…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,…Decent Spud Demand for Local Growers
Published February 20, 2019
The Northern Plains Potato Growers Association met Tuesday to reflect on the year and look ahead at 2019. Former board chairman and Black Gold Farms CEO Eric Halverson says the tough times in agriculture are impacting local farmers, but "from…Potato Growers Focused on MAP in Farm Bill
Published September 28, 2018
Black Gold Farms CEO Eric Halverson is back from a trip to Washington D.C. and the United Fresh Produce Association meeting. The meeting focused on trade, immigration, transportation and the farm bill. The farm bill supports specialty crops in two…No Silver Bullet for Trucking Challenges
Published August 9, 2018
Red River Valley potato growers are still concerned about the trucking challenges. Black Gold Farms CEO Eric Halverson says the ability to move potatoes out of the region is important, but there is no silver bullet. "There's discussions about who can…