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Water problems hinder Western food producers
In September, when funding was gutted for a much-anticipated water bill, then withdrawn from the floor of the California state legislature, growers responded with fighting words.
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Cultivar Corner: Natascha is an early, high-yielding yellow potato with great taste
Natascha is an early, high-yielding, cooking-type yellow potato with excellent taste. It has attractive, long oval tubers with shallow eyes and super yellow skin and flesh.
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Sheep grazing appears to have positive impact on soil health
A Washington sheep farmer is renting land from a potato farm to study how grazing effects soil health.
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Fresh potato trade with Mexico remains frustrating for US growers
The Mexican Supreme Court ruled earlier this year to allow full U.S. access for fresh potatoes. When that will actually happen is anyone’s guess.
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Wagner Farms wins first Specialty Crop Sustainability Award
Everything is in bloom at Wagner Farms in Rome, New York, where farm operations and the very business model have been remodeled around the concept of sustainability.
News
- Next Gen Fertilizer Innovations awards announced by USDA, EPA
October 19 - NPC to combine D.C. Fly-In, annual meeting into single event: Washington Summit
October 18 - Jamey Higham named new Idaho Potato Commission president and CEO
October 15 - Late blight-resistant potato variety announced by International Potato Center, Crop Trust
October 15 - Washington’s 2020 potato crop valued at $753 million, down 19%
October 14
Production
The value of Washington’s 2020 agricultural production totaled $10.2 billion, up 7% from the revised previous year value of $9.49 billion.
Industry Profiles
Everything is in bloom at Wagner Farms in Rome, New York, where farm operations and the very business model have been remodeled around the concept of sustainability.
New Varieties
On Oct. 14, Crop Trust and the International Potato Center (CIP) announced the release of a new disease-resistant potato called CIP-Matilde.
Grower Spotlight | Doug Case
18 hours ago ·
Upcoming Events
- Canceled: Produce Marketing Association (PMA) Fresh Summit
October 28 • New Orleans - Western Growers Annual Meeting
November 7 • San Diego, California - Mid-Michigan Potato Symposium (Postponed)
November 29 • Grand Rapids, Michigan - Irrigation Show & Education Week
December 6 • San Diego, California - Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market Expo
December 7 • Grand Rapids, Michigan
