Articles tagged under: Potatoes
Potato Harvest Begins Near Karlstad, MN
Published September 4, 2019
Cool temperatures are allowing a good start for seed potato harvest in the Karlstad, Minnesota area. Justin Dagen says harvest is starting one week earlier than normal. "We're on our third year of below average precipitation, but we've had timely…Aphid Numbers Picking Up
Published August 23, 2019
As a whole, seasonal aphid numbers are low this year. University of Minnesota Extension entomologist Ian MacRae says in the last few weeks there are increases in winged aphids in traps. "Lots of them are small grain aphids. The biggest…Different Potato Varieties Highlighted at NPPGA Field Day
Published August 23, 2019
The Northern Plains Potato Growers Association recently held their annual field day, with the tour beginning at Hoverson Farms in Larimore, North Dakota. Russet potatoes for processing were featured at the stop. "There are a few new good varieties like…Dry Conditions Could Challenge ND Potatoes
Published August 6, 2019
Grafton, North Dakota farmer Barry Kingsbury says his potatoes look good, but could use a drink of water. "We need rain for late season growth and harvest. Even if we have three-quarters of a crop, without rain for potato harvest,…Quarles Transitions to National Potato Council CEO
Published May 20, 2019
As of last Wednesday, National Potato Council's former Vice President of Public Policy Kam Quarles is leading the organization as CEO. He’s replacing former Executive Vice President John Keeling, who is retiring June 30. The next few weeks are a…Decent Spud Demand for Local Growers
Published February 20, 2019
The Northern Plains Potato Growers Association met Tuesday to reflect on the year and look ahead at 2019. Former board chairman and Black Gold Farms CEO Eric Halverson says the tough times in agriculture are impacting local farmers, but "from…Blight and Purple Top Challenge Ecuadorian Potato Growers
Published January 23, 2019
The Ag Peer Group in Northwest Minnesota learned more about potato production in Ecuador, including the 550 varieties of native potatoes. Potatoes are grown each season, which means farmers are facing disease challenges, specifically late blight and purple top. "That's…Fresh Potato Yields are Variable
Published October 10, 2018
Potato harvest in the Red River Valley is at a halt due to the wet conditions. NoKota Packers President Steve Tweten says overall quality of the fresh potatoes is variable. "Last year, we had a very large crop, nice quality…Potato Growers Saw Some Positive News with the Moisture
Published October 5, 2018
Farmers are fighting the mud, but St. Thomas, North Dakota farmer Allen Tucker says good rains helped with potato harvest. "Our yields were down, so our bins are not packed full, and I don't think many of our neighbor's bins are…