Articles tagged under: Northland Potato Growers Association

Celebrating Rising Consumer Demand

Published Yesterday

Potato industry leaders say new federal dietary guidelines and shifting consumer habits are reinforcing the nutritional and economic importance of potatoes. Speaking at Potato Expo 2026, Northland Potato Growers Executive Director Gary Shields said national unity and research-backed messaging continue…
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Spuds Shaping Up Nicely

Published August 1, 2025

Potato fields across North Dakota and Minnesota are showing excellent potential. Northland Potato Growers Association Executive Director Gary Shields says growing conditions have been favorable with no major issues reported so far. “You get up to the Canadian border, they…
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An Advisory Role for Tweten at NPGA

Published January 29, 2025

Steve Tweten has joined the Northland Potato Growers Association in an advisory role. Tweten was one of the four founders of NoKota Packers, Buxton, North Dakota. Tweten retired from NoKota Packers as its CEO in 2019 after 40 years with…
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Potato Harvest Nears Completion

Published October 30, 2024

Northland Potato Growers Association Executive Director Gary Shields said less than five percent of the crop is left to harvest. “Yield is good. Some varieties didn’t quite size, but overall it was a good crop.” The dry harvest weather was…
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Excitement for This Year’s Spud Crop

Published August 23, 2024

NDSU Extension Potato Agronomist Andy Robinson spoke at the Northland Potato Growers Association Field Day where he presented the results of this year's variety trials. "We dug up samples to show and we got nice size on some varieties." Robinson…
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Increased Disease Pressure in Potatoes

Published August 23, 2024

Speaking at Northland Potatoe Growers Association Field Day, NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist Julie Pasche warned potato growers about the increased potential for disease pressure this harvest season. "Part of the focus is our soilborne pathogens; early-die complex, Verticillium wilt and…
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New NPGA Magazine to Debut in September

Published August 23, 2024

After a six-month hiatus, the Northland Potato Growers Association is rebranding its magazine, Mike Brue took over editor duties for the new Northland Potato Grower Magazine magazine after the unfortunate passing of the previous editor Todd Phelps. "The plan is…
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