Articles tagged under: potato
EPA Approves Xyler FC Fungicide Registration
Published October 24, 2019
The Environmental Protection Agency recently approved the registration of Xyler FC fungicide for the 2020 potato season. The fungicide controls pythium leak and pink rot in potatoes. Xyler FC can be applied in-furrow or foliar.Lamb Weston Expands South American Presence
Published October 16, 2019
Lamb Weston Holdings is forming a new joint venture with an Argentine company to sell frozen potato products. With this agreement, they will serve a two-billion pound South American market. With this new joint venture, Lamb Weston has 27 manufacturing…Vive Crop Protection Offers New Pest Control for ’20
Published October 8, 2019
The EPA has approved Midac FC for pest control in potatoes and sugarbeets. The Vive Crop Protection product is soil-applied and controls aphids, Colorado potato beetles, flea beetles, leafhoppers and potato psyllid in potatoes. For sugarbeets, Midac FC controls aphids,…Too Much Water Everywhere for Potato Harvest
Published October 3, 2019
Potato harvest is on hold north and south of the Grand Forks, North Dakota area. Northern Plains Potato Growers Association Marketing and Communications Director Ted Kreis says there’s too much water everywhere. "In the near future, there's a possibility farmers…Potato Harvest is Moving Slow
Published October 1, 2019
Near Thompson, North Dakota, farmer Tim Myron says potato harvest is a struggle, but he’s pleased to be halfway done. "We had such hot weather to begin harvest. There was a period of time where we had in one full…Fresh Red Potato Harvest Begins Near Buxton, ND
Published September 19, 2019
Potato harvest is beginning around the Buxton, North Dakota area. NoKota Packers President Steve Tweeten says the rain slowed things down. "This week's temperatures are making it so potato growers can't dig full days. It's too warm, but the quality…Potential to Grow Potato Exports in Japan
Published August 26, 2019
There’s potential to expand U.S. potato exports in Japan. The National Potato Council expressed appreciation of the progress in U.S. and Japan trade negotiations. "We feel positive the Japan situation, by the end of this year, will stabilize," says NPC…A Variable Potato Crop Across MN and ND
Published August 23, 2019
NDSU Extension and University of Minnesota Extension potato agronomist Andy Robinson says the potato crop is variable across Minnesota and North Dakota. "In general, the potato crop is good. It's been a good growing year. Most of Minnesota and the…Bradley Joins Black Gold Farms Executive Team
Published February 19, 2019
Grand Forks-based Black Gold Farms has hired Kerwin Bradley as its chief production officer. Bradley will support all aspects of crop production and serve on the executive team. Bradley spent 13 years with Frito Lay working on potato variety commercialization…