Production
GROPRO approved for six products by organic institute
The importance of organic production in the U.S. continues to rise with total sales of organic products in 2019 hitting $55 billion. Currently, th... more »
Oil-coated sand may hold more moisture in soil
Growers often need to regulate soil temperature, reduce weeds and minimize water loss. Agricultural mulch can help farmers do so. But the plastic in ... more »
Leveraging sorting data from the processing line back to the field
Although sorting equipment is capable of collecting an incredible amount of data, most of that data goes unused. But that data can be extremely valuab... more »
Vanmark adds clean-in-place (CIP) option for potato washing system
Vanmark, an industrial potato and produce processing equipment manufacturer, has introduced a new option to its Peeler/Scrubber/Washers that automatic... more »
Russet varieties dominate Colorado acreage in 2020
This report provides the results of a special survey of potato growers in the San Luis Valley, which was conducted to evaluate potato varieties plante... more »
Agriculture worker coalition urges for more COVID protection
More than 160 farm, food and agriculture organizations, all members of the Agriculture Workforce Coalition, sent a letter Sept. 24 to the White House ... more »
Non-neonicotinoids helpful in combating Colorado potato beetle
When neonicotinoids entered the market 25 years ago, they were a highly effective novel mode of action that quickly became a cornerstone for managing ... more »
Automated Produce Equipment, AquaHD announce water processing partnership
Automated Produce Equipment (APE) has announced a partnership with AquaHD for the purpose of supplying cutting-edge water processing technology. Ma... more »
Final USDA tally for 2019 has potatoes sold at 395 million cwt, down 2%
All potato production in 2019 totaled 424 million cwt, down 2% from the 2018 crop for comparable U.S. states. Harvested area, at 937,300 acres, was do... more »
Dewulf refits R3060 harvester with enhancements
Dewulf, full-liner in machines for the cultivation of potatoes and root crops, has fitted its renowned R3060 series sieving harvesters with several up... more »