Articles tagged under: Potatoes
Potato Growers Battle Warm Temps During Harvest
Published September 29, 2021
Potato growers in the northern Red River Valley are also battling the heat at harvest. Associated Potato Growers Incorporated CEO Mike Torgerson says the warm conditions make it easier to skin the potatoes at harvest, plus storage can be a…Fresh Potato Harvest Begins in Red River Valley
Published September 7, 2021
Fresh potato harvest is happening in the northern Red River Valley. Associated Potato Growers Incorporated CEO Mike Torgerson says farmers started digging near Grafton and St. Thomas, North Dakota on Labor Day weekend. "So far, digging has gone well. The…Process Potato Harvest Starting Soon in Red River Valley
Published August 29, 2021
Process potato harvest has already started for a few farmers in the northern Red River Valley. Near Larimore, North Dakota, Casey Hoverson plans to start harvest in the next few weeks. "We should start harvesting around September 8. It was…Northern Plains Potato Growers Resume In-Person Field Day
Published August 29, 2021
The cool, damp conditions brought in a crowd for breakfast at Hoverson Farms in Larimore, North Dakota for the Northern Plains Potato Growers Field Day on Thursday. "Researchers are talking about their projects. It's really all about research for potato…U.S. Potato Industry Concerned About Fresh Potato Access in Mexico
Published June 29, 2021
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack and the Mexican Agriculture Secretary Víctor Villalobos Arámbula will meet in August to discuss Mexico’s ban on the full-imports of fresh U.S. potatoes. Ahead of that meeting, the National Potato Council, Northern Plains Potato Growers Association…Fresh Yellow Potato Production Gets a Boost in Red River Valley
Published June 28, 2021
Fresh yellow potato production is increasing in the Red River Valley, a shift away from red potato production. United Potato Growers of America President and CEO Mark Klompien says it’s not a dramatic shift and the trend is being seen…Potato News
Published June 14, 2021
Hot and dry conditions are lingering as the potato growing season continues in the Red River Valley. NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension Potato Agronomist Andy Robinson says that can cause potato stands to not be as uniform as normal.…Fresh Potatoes Seeded into Dry Dirt
Published May 13, 2021
At Hoople, North Dakota, T.J. Hall started planting fresh potatoes during the week of May 10. The potatoes are being planted deeper than usual to reach moisture. "After you turn the soil over, things can dry out quickly," says Hall.…New Potato Insecticide
Published March 18, 2021
Vive Crop Protection has a new insecticide to help potato farmers battle nematodes. Averland FC can also be mixed with a foliar fertilizer to take care of Colorado potato beetle, leafminers, mites and more. Additonally, the product offers cost savings…