Articles tagged under: Potatoes
Potato Growers Outline COVID-19 Aid Needs
Published April 6, 2020
In Friday’s roundtable discussion with the USDA, Northern Plains Potato Growers Association President Donavon Johnson said the potato processing industry is being impacted by the coronavirus. "I've talked to local growers and they're expecting somewhere in a 10 to 20…Seed Potato Shipping Season Begins
Published March 20, 2020
Seed potato shipping season begins this week. Karlstad, Minnesota farmer Justin Dagen says the various customers in Wisconsin and southern Minnesota have lost some snow and are looking forward to getting seed potato supplies. Russet potatoes, round white potatoes and…A Variety of Vive Options Available
Published March 6, 2020
Vive Crop Protection Vice President of Sales and Marketing Dan Bihlmeyer says the company offers in-furrow technology to protect seedlings from pests and diseases for a wide variety of crops. "Our AZteroid FC 3.3 has been in use for three…USDA Still Working on Quality in WHIP Plus
Published February 27, 2020
Farm Service Agency Administrator Richard Fordyce joined state potato managers to talk about quality issues in the WHIP Plus program. "With the inclusion of the WHIP Plus program, they're trying to define what that means, how to relate it to…China Okays U.S. Chipping Potatoes
Published February 26, 2020
China signed a protocol allowing the import of U.S. fresh chipping potatoes from the Pacific Northwest. Bryant Christie Vice President of Global Access Matt Lantz says any exported potato is good for the potato industry. "Any opportunity for us to…Fresh Red and Russet Prices Remain Strong
Published February 22, 2020
Fresh red and Russet potato prices are stronger this year. Part of that is due to the wet fall’s impact on supply. United Potato Growers of America President Mark Klompien says fair returns are expected again. "Weekly shipments are still…Japan Allows U.S. Chipping Potatoes Year-Round
Published February 20, 2020
According to the USDA, U.S. chipping potatoes will now be allowed to enter Japan year-round. That includes Minnesota and North Dakota fresh potatoes for processing. Previous import protocols for chipping potatoes was from February 1 to July 30 each year.…Possible Seed Potato Challenges Ahead
Published February 20, 2020
The quality and quantity of seed potatoes could be a challenge going into spring. North Dakota State Seed Commissioner Ken Bertsch estimates 17 to 18 percent of North Dakota’s seed potatoes were left in the ground last year. "I know…U.S. and China Working on Trade Protocols
Published February 14, 2020
The phase one trade deal between the U.S. and China is now officially in place. All eyes are on exports to China with the commitment to significantly increase their agricultural purchases from the U.S. in the next two years. Work…