Articles tagged under: Potatoes
Northland Potato Associates Re-Brand
Published January 7, 2023
Following the lead of the Northern Potato Growers Association re-brand to Northland Potato Growers Association, Northland Potato Associates President Gary Shields says his organization will also rebrand to Northern Potato Associates. "We're very excited to promote the new brand and…Potato Harvest Completed
Published October 21, 2022
The potato harvest is finished across the Northern Plains. Northland Potato Growers Association Executive Director Donavon Johnson says it was a good year. "It turned out better than expected given the late spring." Dry soil conditions delayed harvest in some…Disease Management Crucial for Potato Quality
Published September 7, 2022
Syngenta Agronomy Manager Chris Clemens says the first ten-to-14 days of storage are critical for protecting potatoes from disease.Disease can impact a potato’s marketability and weight. "Make sure we have a good program throughout the growing season, but then get…PVY Risk Higher Than Last Year
Published August 28, 2022
Late season insect populations are being monitored closely. University of Minnesota Extension entomologist Ian MacRae is watching the potato crop. "Our populations start to rise end of July and crank up in August." MacRae says there is a risk of…Potatoes Research Emphasized
Published August 28, 2022
Potato growers had a chance to look at new varieties and research this past week. NDSU Extension potato breeder Susie Thompson highlighted her research at the Northern Plains Potato Growers Association field day. "I talked about some of the Russet's…Potato Field Day Coming Up on August 25
Published August 12, 2022
Extension Potato Agronomist Andy Robinson says the Northern Plains Potato Growers Association’s annual day be a similar program to previous years. "We'll start between 7 to 8 a.m. at Hoverson Farms near Larimore, North Dakota. After that, we'll move on…Red River Valley Potato Crop Needs Rain
Published August 9, 2022
Near Thompson, North Dakota, Tim Myron says the fresh red and yellow potatoes are catching up from the late planting season. It’s getting dry in fields with potatoes in the middle of tuber bulking. "They're adding weight. Disease hasn't been…Fresh Potatoes are Blooming in Northern Red River Valley
Published July 28, 2022
The timely rains are good for the fresh potato crop. East Grand Forks, Minnesota farmer Caleb Folson hasn’t worried much about the heat, because of those rains. "It's a little bit later than normal, but everything seems to be coming…Heat Crinkle Seen in Potatoes
Published June 27, 2022
University of Minnesota and NDSU Extension potato agronomist Andy Robinson is getting reports of heat crinkle in potatoes. The plant is shocked withen sprouts come out of the cool, moist soil and it the hot topsoil. Robinson says plants typically…