Articles tagged under: Northland Potato Growers Association
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."…