Retirement for Potato Industry Veteran
Ted Kreis will retire as the administrator of the Red River Valley Fresh Potato Growers Association Co-op at the end of the month. Kreis has been in that role since 2009.
Articles tagged under: Ted Kreis
NPPGA’s Kreis Transitioning to Part Time in 2022
Northern Plains Potato Growers Association Marketing and Communications Specialist Ted Kreis will be retiring from full time work at the end of the year. Kreis will be working remotely on a part-time basis, continuing to write the association newsletter and…
Potato News
The potato crop growing in the Red River Valley is at a 'make or break' point. Hear more from Northern Plains Potato Growers Association marketing and communications director Ted Kreis in the latest Potato News. This radio program is presented…
A Change in Outlook for U.S. Processing Potatoes
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused some uncertainty surrounding the demand for frozen potato products and as a result, process potato growers reduced planted acres. Now, Northern Plains Potato Growers Association Marketing and Communications Director Ted Kreis said processors see demand…
Potato News
In this week's update, Northern Plains Potato Growers Association Marketing and Communications Director Ted Kreis talks about planted potato acres and Associated Potato Growers Incorporated CEO Mike Torgerson covers the fresh potato crop. Potato News is made possible by Corteva…
Potato Harvest Put to a Stop
The freezing temperatures in North Dakota and Minnesota this week put a stop to just about the entire potato harvest. That’s according to Northern Plains Potato Growers Association marketing and communications director Ted Kreis. "Most reports we're hearing is they've…
Tough Outlook Ahead for Potatoes
Northern Plains Potato Growers Association Marketing and Communications Director Ted Kreis says it looks tough for potato growers. "Our growers are hoping to get enough extended dry, windy weather for harvest." Kreis expects to see water damage to the potatoes.…
Too Much Water Everywhere for Potato Harvest
Potato harvest is on hold north and south of the Grand Forks, North Dakota area. Northern Plains Potato Growers Association Marketing and Communications Director Ted Kreis says there’s too much water everywhere. "In the near future, there's a possibility farmers…
Fresh Potato Prices Remain Steady
At the half-way point of marketing season, Northern Plains Potato Growers Association Marketing and Communications Director Ted Kreis says prices for the fresh potato crop are holding steady, but there is room for improvement. "We have one million less hundredweight…
