November/December 2010
Continuing the Legacy
Garrisons continue family tradition in MaineGregg Garrison, the Maine Potato Board's Young Farmer of the Year last year, attributes much of his success to his father, Wayne."Take care of the land ... ... more »
Futbol and Potatoes
I've been watching a some of the World Cup soccer matches and I have to confess that I have a new-found appreciation for the game of soccer. I marvel at the agility and quick footwork of the players. ... more »
Reversal of Fortunes
What a difference a year can make. Twelve months ago the fresh market had cratered. While process growers were enjoying the benefits of record yields and good size.Now, one year later, and it's the fr... more »
Russet tops certified acres
The numbers are in for the 2010 seed potato acres approved for certification and Russet Burbank remains the dominant variety in the U.S with 24,033 certified seed acres. Idaho accounted for 59 percent... more »
Spudman 7: Frank Muir
Frank Muir is president and chief executive officer for the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC). He earned his MBA in marketing with highest honors from Brigham Young University. Before moving to Idaho, he ... more »
Spudman 7: Teresa Kuwahara
Teresa (TK) Kuwahara is the international marketing manager for dehydrated potatoes for the United States Potato Board.What are the best words of advice you've received?I have received all kinds of gr... more »
Storing Potatoes
Proper storage techniques can reduce disease pressureStorage conditions can be ripe for diseases to develop and devastate potato crops, leading many universities to seek ways to control or prevent dis... more »
Strength in Generations
It's an all-in-the-family operation for Bruce Heersink in Colorado's San Luis Valley. Sitting at the wheel of his potato harvester, Heersink guides the machine through one of his fields during the las... more »
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