Articles tagged under: Potatoes
Aphid Research Part of the NPPGA Research Reporting Conference
Published February 22, 2021
Local potato specialists and researchers spent last Tuesday updating growers on projects as part of the virtual Northern Plains Potato Growers Association Research Reporting Conference. University of Minnesota Extension Entomologist Ian MacRae discussed aphid research. "Adding Warrior to Aphoil can…A Tool to Help Growers Manage Early Blight in Potatoes
Published January 11, 2021
When it comes to managing early blight, Provysol fungicide can offer potato growers better disease control. "When you have good disease control it leads to good yield potential," says Curtis Rainbolt, technical service representative, BASF. "The product has flexibility when…Snodgrass Closely Watching Dry Conditions
Published January 11, 2021
More than 60 percent of the United States is currently covered in some form of drought, including potato growing areas in North Dakota and Minnesota. Nutrien Ag Solutions Atmospheric Scientist Eric Snodgrass says at this point, there’s no solid evidence…A Variable Harvest for Potato Growers in Red River Valley
Published January 11, 2021
Fresh potato growers in the Red River Valley had a variable harvest in 2020. In the northern part of the valley, farmers had a good harvest and south of Grand Forks, North Dakota, potato growers struggled. "There were potatoes left…Crop Protection Options Available for Potato Growers
Published January 11, 2021
Corteva Agriscience Nematicide Leader Matt Garrett attended the virtual Potato Expo last week. "I've always been impressed with the learning opportunities available to everyone at the expo," said Garrett. "The potato industry is very resilient and those farmers are the…Sustainability Partnerships Can Help Potato Growers
Published January 8, 2021
JR Simplot Company Global Sustainability Manager Brandy Wilson thinks there’s a lot to be said for sustainability partnerships amid the climate change discussions. "How do we solve this problem in a way that's profitable for growers and all of us?…A Shorter Potato Shipping Season in Red River Valley
Published January 6, 2021
Fresh potato packing sheds will be done shipping potatoes earlier than usual. For East Grand Forks, Minnesota-based Folson Farms, the season is expected to wrap up in early April; an average shipping season goes through May. "We definitely have less…Consumers Gravitate Toward Potatoes During Pandemic
Published January 6, 2021
The shift from foodservice to retail during COVID had an impact on fresh potato demand. Consumers gravitated toward fresh potatoes due to ease and versatility. The vegetable could also be a source of comfort food. Now, Potatoes USA Chief Marketing…Fresh Red Potato Prices and Supplies are Stable
Published January 6, 2021
U.S. fresh red potato supplies for 2020-2021 are forecast at 12.4 million hundredweight. The drier harvest in portions of the Red River Valley impacted supply. "The Red River Valley production is up five percent compared to last year and some…