Articles tagged under: Potatoes
Potato Growers Preparing for Spring
Published November 12, 2019
A large share of the potatoes in the Red River Valley were not harvested before the freezing temperatures. NDSU Extension and University of Minnesota Extension potato agronomist Andy Robinson says the frozen potatoes left in the ground will melt away…Minnesota Farmers Share the Challenges of a Tough Harvest
Published November 5, 2019
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson got a harvest update from local potato and sugarbeet farmers on Tuesday. The cold, wet weather is a challenge, but farmers are still trying to harvest sugarbeets. According to American Crystal Sugar Company CEO…Potato Harvest Put to a Stop
Published November 2, 2019
The freezing temperatures in North Dakota and Minnesota this week put a stop to just about the entire potato harvest. That’s according to Northern Plains Potato Growers Association marketing and communications director Ted Kreis. "Most reports we're hearing is they've…Simplot Partners with Yield10 Bioscience for Potato Traits
Published October 25, 2019
Yield10 Bioscience will be working with the J.R. Simplot Company to evaluate three new potato yield traits in the next three years. The new agreement says Simplot will conduct the research looking at increased photosynthesis, seed yield and biomass production…Tough Outlook Ahead for Potatoes
Published October 15, 2019
Northern Plains Potato Growers Association Marketing and Communications Director Ted Kreis says it looks tough for potato growers. "Our growers are hoping to get enough extended dry, windy weather for harvest." Kreis expects to see water damage to the potatoes.…Potato and Sugarbeet Harvest Challenges Arising in the Northern RRV
Published October 7, 2019
Harvest activity has been limited for sugarbeet farmers in the northern Red River Valley this October. Based at Park River, North Dakota, Midwest Consulting owner Dave Svobodny says tonnage, so far, has been good to exceptional. "Sugars have tailed off…Torgerson Leading Associated Potato Growers
Published September 30, 2019
Associated Potato Growers Incorporated, a Red River Valley-based potato cooperative, has a new CEO. Mike Torgerson, a former manager at the Grafton APGI plant, is now in the role as of September 16. Former CEO Bryan Miller resigned to accept…U.S. Potato Industry Seeks Fresh Market Access to Japan
Published September 27, 2019
In the limited U.S. and Japan trade agreement, National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles said tariff gains are recaptured for U.S. potato products. "We didn't want to be at a disadvantage in trade." The U.S. potato industry is seeking market…United Fresh Produce Association Members Meet in Washington D.C.
Published September 18, 2019
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue addressed farmers at the United Fresh Produce Association meeting in Washington D.C. this past week. Black Gold Farms CEO Eric Halverson participated in the meeting and said Perdue highlighted trade situation. "They're doing what they can,…