Articles tagged under: Potatoes
Potato Harvest Beginning in the Region
Published August 27, 2018
Potato harvest is beginning in the Red River Valley region. NDSU Extension Potato Agronomist Andy Robinson says dry conditions have impacted the non-irrigated potatoes. "While the dry weather has kept the disease pressure low, yields may not be as high…Miller Gets Familiar with Local Potato Industry
Published August 15, 2018
Associated Potato Growers Incorporated CEO Bryan Miller is getting familiar with local farmers and the regional potato industry. Miller is new to potatoes, but not agriculture. Miller grew up on a farm south of Carrington, North Dakota; is a graduate of North…No Silver Bullet for Trucking Challenges
Published August 9, 2018
Red River Valley potato growers are still concerned about the trucking challenges. Black Gold Farms CEO Eric Halverson says the ability to move potatoes out of the region is important, but there is no silver bullet. "There's discussions about who can…Potatoes and Sugarbeets Could Use a Drink in Northeastern ND
Published August 2, 2018
Crops in the Park River, North Dakota area could use a shot of rain. Midwest Consulting owner Dave Svobodny says the potato crop is simply too dry. "The crop is holding it's own, but the area from Highway 17 north…Fresh Potatoes Still Moving, Transportation Challenges Continue
Published July 18, 2018
Most years, the Associated Potato Growers Incorporated storage is cleaned out and ready for next harvest. Not this year. It’s been a challenge to move the potatoes-partially due to a big crop and trucking shortages. On Tuesday, RRFN's Carah Hart…Red River Valley Potato Acreage Estimates
Published June 26, 2018
United Potato Growers of America President and CEO Mark Klompein says fewer fresh red acres are expected for the Red River Valley in the year ahead. "With the market conditions were they are at, you might expect acreage is expected in…Mexico’s Tariffs Impact Spuds
Published June 14, 2018
As the result of Section 232 tariffs imposed by the U.S. on steel and aluminum imports from Mexico, frozen U.S. potatoes are on Mexico’s retaliatory tariff list. National Potato Council’s John Keeling says eventually, U.S. fries would be replaced by…New Fungicide Approval From EPA
Published May 24, 2018
The Environmental Protection Agency has approved a new fungicide from Syngenta. Depending on state approvals, the Adepidyn fungicide will be commercially available in late 2018 and 2019. Five different product formulations will be sold under the Miravis brand. That includes…Dry Fields Help Potato Planting Progress
Published May 23, 2018
Campbell Farms owner Greg Campbell says field conditions are dry from Grafton to Cavalier, North Dakota. However, it’s not too dry to make planting progress, and fresh potato planting should wrap up soon. “In the fresh business, we like to…