Articles tagged under: Potato News
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…Potato News
Published August 10, 2020
Aphid populations haven't been high for potato growers in the northern part of the Red River Valley this year, but University of Minnesota Extension entomologist Ian MacRae says the pest has been an issue in the east-central part of the…Potato News
Published August 3, 2020
As the wet and warm conditions continue in the Red River Valley, potato growers should keep scouting for disease. In this week’s Potato News update, NDSU Extension Potato Plant Pathologist Julie Pasche explains what farmers can be looking for when…Potato News
Published July 27, 2020
The recent rains continue to keep potato fields saturated south of Grand Forks, North Dakota. That’s slowing some fresh red and yellow potato growth, according to farmer Tim Myron. Hear more in the latest Potato News. This program is made…Potato News
Published July 20, 2020
In this week’s update, Karlstad, Minnesota farmer Justin Dagen talks about the growing season for seed potatoes. Potato News is made possible by Corteva Agriscience, Bayer, Sipcam Agro and BASF’s Provysol fungicide, the new standard for early blight.Potato News
Published July 13, 2020
In this week’s Potato News update, National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles addresses payment rate changes made in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. Potato News is made possible by Corteva Agriscience, Bayer, Sipcam Agro and BASF’s Provysol fungicide, the new…Potato News
Published July 6, 2020
It’s time to scout for the Colorado potato beetle. University of Minnesota Extension Entomologist Ian MacCrae says the beetles are slower to get out this year, but adult populations are starting to grow. Potato News is made possible by Corteva…Potato News
Published June 29, 2020
The Potato Blight Line is back, but with a few changes this year. In this week's Potato News update, University of Minnesota and NDSU Extension Potato Agronomist Andy Robinson covers what farmers can expect. Potato News is made possible by…Potato News
Published June 22, 2020
In this week's update, Northern Plains Potato Growers Association Marketing and Communications Director Ted Kreis talks about planted potato acres and Associated Potato Growers Incorporated CEO Mike Torgerson covers the fresh potato crop. Potato News is made possible by Corteva…