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Variable rate technology pays off in the Netherlands
Five VRA technologies that produced the most rewarding results were planting, soil herbicide weed control, nitrogen side dressing, late blight control and haulm killing. -
Phil Hamm, soon to retire, reflects on 45-year career
Hamm has spent his entire 45-year career studying plant disease, including the past 30 years at Oregon State in some capacity.
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Inside the potato industry: GMO
A look at the results of Spudman's reader survey on if genetically modified (GMO) potatoes are good for the industry and what are the most... -
2019 Emerging Leader Award winner: Shawn Boyle proves to be quick study
Less than two years into his potato career, Idaho Grower Shippers Association President Shawn Boyle is already forging his place within the industry. -
Atchley Farms’ sanitation practices cut down on disease threat
Emma Atchley keeps her half-acre greenhouse in Ashton, Idaho, as sanitary as a hospital and uses laboratory techniques to propagate potato plants.
News
- Potato growers get pesticide stability with PRIA law extension
March 21 - Key introduces advanced software for digital sorters
March 20 - US District Court rules against farmers in H-2A wage lawsuit
March 20 - Biodegradable herbicide Beloukha receives approval for EPA registration
March 19 - Wet winter causing delays in potato planting around the country
March 18
Production
Five VRA technologies that produced the most rewarding results were planting, soil herbicide weed control, nitrogen side dressing, late blight control and haulm killing.
Industry Profiles
Hamm has spent his entire 45-year career studying plant disease, including the past 30 years at Oregon State in some capacity.
New Varieties
A look at the results of Spudman's reader survey on if genetically modified (GMO) potatoes... more »
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Upcoming Events
- Michigan Potato Day at the Capitol
Jun 4 • Michigan State Capitol, Lansing, Michigan - Ag World Golf Classic
Jun 12 • Canyon Lakes golf course, Kennewick, Washington - National Potato Council Summer Meeting
Jul 10 • Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin - Potato Association of America Annual Meeting
Jul 29 • Delta Hotel, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada - Empire Farm Days
Aug 6 • Seneca Falls, New York - Idaho Grower Shippers Association 91st Annual Convention
Aug 28 • Sun Valley, Idaho - PotatoEurope 2019
Sep 4 • Rue de Mourcourt 2, 7540 Kain, Tournai, Belgium - Drone World Expo
Oct 28 • Westgate, Las Vegas, Nevada
