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Domestic Concerns Cloud U.S. Potato Access to Japan

Published October 20, 2026

The Japanese agriculture ministry is considering plans to lift the ban on U.S. fresh potatoes. However, the new leader of the department is digging in his heels, claiming Japan needs to protect its own potato industry from foreign plant diseases…

New Potato Varieties on the Way

Published August 21, 2026

New potato varieties are showing promise under the current dry conditions in the Red River Valley. AIS owner David Parish likes two new varieties being evaluated near Hoople, North Dakota: Dakota Russet and Page. “Those two varieties are really standing…

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NDSU Breeder Watching Heat, Quality Issues in Potatoes

Published August 21, 2026

Dry conditions are raising concerns about potato yields and quality in parts of the region. NDSU potato breeder Susie Thompson says wet conditions early in the season were followed by heat and dryness. “There possibly are going to be reduced…

Walz Signs 14 Bills

Published May 28, 2026

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has signed the final bills from the legislative session. The legislation includes a Sustainable Aviation Fuel tax credit, funding for the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute and the potato inspection facility in East Grand Forks. There is…

Agristo Targets 2028 for Plant Completion

Published September 28, 2025

Construction is moving quickly on the new Agristo French fry processing plant in Grand Forks. Project Director Ruben Devos said work began last week, with crews focused on beating the weather. “We want to do as much as possible before…

Brand Name Announced

Published April 16, 2025

Syngenta has announced the name for its foliar-applied potato insecticide brand. Zivalgo will offer broad-spectrum insect control for Colorado potato beetle and potato leafhopper. The product is awaiting EPA approval.

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Fighting Nematodes and Wireworms in Potatoes

Published March 25, 2025

ARINO insecticide/nematicide has received EPA registration to manage nematodes and wireworms in potatoes. ARINO will be used in on-farm demonstrations during the 2025 growing season. The Pro Farm Group is bringing this product to market. Pro Farm Group, based in…

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Start Your Season on the Rise

Published January 13, 2025

Bayer CropScience unveiled a new potato program at Potato Expo. Senior Technical Sales Representative John Martin said the 75-day program focuses on integrated potato management pre-plant through harvest. "We want to get a good foundation in the beginning so we…

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A Continued Focus on the Potato Sector

Published January 10, 2025

American Vanguard, which is the parent company for AMVAC, has gone through leadership changes. "Our historic CEO Eric Wintemute is still the chairman of the board, but he stepped down in his CEO capacity and he was in that role…

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Potato Processing Plant Coming to Grand Forks

Published January 10, 2025

A Belgium firm, Agristo, plans to build a potato processing facility in Grand Forks. The family-owned business plans to invest up to $450 million in the plant. Negotiations for the plant's construction are underway with a goal to finalize the…

Articles tagged under: potato

Domestic Concerns Cloud U.S. Potato Access to Japan

New Potato Varieties on the Way

NDSU Breeder Watching Heat, Quality Issues in Potatoes

Walz Signs 14 Bills

Agristo Targets 2028 for Plant Completion

Brand Name Announced

Fighting Nematodes and Wireworms in Potatoes

Start Your Season on the Rise

A Continued Focus on the Potato Sector

Potato Processing Plant Coming to Grand Forks

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