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Mickelsen Farms takes lead in sharing farmers’ story with the masses
Stephanie Mickelsen of Mickelsen Farms — one of Idaho’s largest potato farms — feels it’s important to share farmers’ story with policymakers and the public.
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Side dressing potatoes with potassium nitrate fertilizer helps improve tuber performance
Potato plants absorb large quantities of potassium (K) throughout the growing season. It is therefore important that K availability to the plant is not limiting.
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Potatoes and Exercise: Research shows when to eat to benefit performance
When it comes to optimal physical performance, athletes are continually searching for advantages. While manufactured sports products are consumed by many athletes, new research shows... -
EU potato growers advised to cut planting by 15% in 2021
In a recent announcement, the North-Western European Potato Growers (NEPG) has advised its consumption-potato grower members to reduce 2021 plantings by 15%. NEPG is the... -
Rising temps have Canadian researcher studying heat stress in potato plants
A recent study, led by Xiu-Qing Li of the Fredericton Research and Development Centre, reveals that some potato varieties can handle heat stress better than others.
News
- Public outcry has Taco Bell bringing potatoes back to menu
January 14 - Potato 2.0 Project lead Robin Buell named Georgia Eminent Scholar
January 14 - Registration open for eighth Ag World Golf Classic fundraiser
January 13 - Western ag groups urge new administration, congress to address water infrastructure
January 12 - Bipartisan House group urges USDA to provide PPE equipment for ag workers
January 11
Production
A national coalition of over 200 agricultural organizations and urban and rural water districts is... more »
Industry Profiles
Robin Buell, University Distinguished Professor at Michigan State University and a renowned plant genomics expert,... more »
New Varieties
Galena Russet is more resistant to the viruses PVY, PLRV and tuber net necrosis than Russet Burbank and Ranger Russet, but susceptile to early blight.
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Upcoming Events
- Idaho Potato Conference
January 19 • Virtual Event - Washington-Oregon Potato Conference
January 26 • Virtual Event - National Council of Agriculture Employers Annual Meeting
February 2 • Washington, D.C. - Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association Education Conference and Industry Show
February 2 • Stevens Point, Wisconsin & Virtual - Northern Plains Potato Growers Association Annual Meeting
February 16 • Grand Forks, North Dakota
