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Articles tagged under: Northern Plains Potato Growers Association

Red River Valley Potato Packers Adjusting to a Slow Harvest

Published October 25, 2019

According to the Northern Plains Potato Growers Association, 40 to 45 percent of fresh red and yellow potatoes are dug so far in the Red River Valley. Last year at this time, the number was more than 90 percent. Local…
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Tough Outlook Ahead for Potatoes

Published October 15, 2019

Northern Plains Potato Growers Association Marketing and Communications Director Ted Kreis says it looks tough for potato growers. "Our growers are hoping to get enough extended dry, windy weather for harvest." Kreis expects to see water damage to the potatoes.…
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Too Much Water Everywhere for Potato Harvest

Published October 3, 2019

Potato harvest is on hold north and south of the Grand Forks, North Dakota area. Northern Plains Potato Growers Association Marketing and Communications Director Ted Kreis says there’s too much water everywhere. "In the near future, there's a possibility farmers…
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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…
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Dolan and Moquist to Receive NPPGA Honors

Published January 30, 2019

The Northern Plains Potato Growers will honor Paul Dolan and Dave Moquist at their upcoming banquet. Dolan, who recently retired as general manager of Associated Potato Growers, will receive the meritorious service award for the potato industry. The grower award…
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Transportation Challenges Improve for Local Potato Industry

Published January 14, 2019

Transportation challenges plagued the Red River Valley during the 2017-18 marketing year, but local packers say it's not as challenging this year. Northern Plains Potato Growers Association President Donavon Johnson says the biggest reason is supply. Red River Valley potato growers…
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Fresh Potato Prices Remain Steady

Published December 19, 2018

At the half-way point of marketing season, Northern Plains Potato Growers Association Marketing and Communications Director Ted Kreis says prices for the fresh potato crop are holding steady, but there is room for improvement. "We have one million less hundredweight…
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Mid-Season Report on RRV Fresh Potato Crop

Published December 18, 2018

The Northern Plains Potato Growers Association is reporting positive news for the midpoint of the Red River Valley fresh potato shipping season. The color and quality of this year’s crop is called excellent. Supplies are also more manageable after a…
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Local Farmers Express Concern on Trade Uncertainty

Published August 9, 2018

North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp met with Northern Plains Potato Growers Association members to discuss trade and the farm bill. Heitkamp said trade is the big issue. "Some of the issues the potato growers have brought to my attention concern me.…
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Trucking Continues to Challenge Fresh Potato Growers

Published August 8, 2018

There could be a smaller fresh potato crop this year. Northern Plains Potato Growers Association President Donavon Johnson says farmers can only grow what they can sell. "The trucking shortage has been an issue. I talked to one really large grower…
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