Articles tagged under: Northland Potato Growers Association
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…Potato Field Day Brings Farmers and Researchers Together
Published August 23, 2024
The Northland Potato Growers Association held its annual field day this past week. "We're always looking for new varieties that can resolve some of the issues that we have in potatoes and field days give us an overall view of…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…Potato Industry ‘In a Good Place’
Published February 21, 2024
Larimore, North Dakota farmer Casey Hoverson is the new president of the Northland Potato Growers Association. Outgoing President Peter Imle said the industry is in a good place. "There are always challenges as you'd expect with specialty crops, but the overall…NPGA Announces Award Honorees
Published January 30, 2024
The National Potato Growers Association will be presenting its Meritorious Service Grower Award to Brad Nilson of Hoople, North Dakota. The Meritorious Service Industry Award will go to Valley Potato Grower General Manager Todd Phelps. The awards will be presented…Research Highlighted at NPGA Field Day
Published August 24, 2023
The Northland Potato Growers Association held its annual field day Thursday. NDSU Plant Pathologist Julie Pasche says soilborne diseases are very difficult to deal with. "You can't see what's going on and some of those pathogens stay in the soil."…A Mixed Bag for Potatoes
Published July 11, 2023
Rains have been hit or miss for spuds. Northland Potato Growers Association President Donavon Johnson says the potato crop is a mixed bag. "They all look really good above ground, but potatoes need a lot of water so there's some…Potato Growers to Present Meritorious Service Awards
Published February 16, 2023
The Northland Potato Growers Association will present its Industry Meritorious Service Award to North Dakota Certified Potato Program Field Supervisor Mike Oosterwijk. The Grower Meritorious Service Award is going to Brian Vculek of Crete, North Dakota. The awards will be…Innovative Potato Varieties
Published January 6, 2023
Northland Potato Growers Association Executive Director Donavon Johnson is optimistic about new potato varieties. "In 2022, we came out with Dakota Russet and got it approved through various channels," said Johnson. "McDonald's finally accepted that; that's a big deal for us."…