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Emerging drone technology new tool to help manage crops
Unmanned aerial systems (UAS) — drones — are becoming more popular in grower operations. The devices are gaining a foothold in fields. Drones are taking... -
Developing new potato varieties requires perseverance
Paul Collins is a patient man. His job as a research geneticist for the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service requires him to be. Collins is leading... -
2023 potato seed reports yield variation in weather, acreage
Growers across the country experienced a range of conditions and challenges in the 2023 harvest, with a cold spring that delayed planting in Idaho and... -
WSU doctoral student snags scholarship with water-use project
An agtech internship his senior year of high school introduced Jacob Meeuwsen to agriculture as a potential career, and that initial interest is now paying... -
Resarch collaboration focused on global expansion of new varieties
It’s a long way from Turkey’s Fertile Crescent to Idaho Falls, Idaho. That halfway-around-the-world journey brought Fahrettin Goktepe to Idaho Falls as the director of...
News
- Projects seeks alternatives to neonicotinoids in potato crops
December 1 - Equipment supplier Reyco Systems opens Washington facility
November 28 - USDA sets 2024 trade mission schedule, opens RAPP public comment period
November 28 - Dewulf to unveil redesigned 4-row harvester in January
November 22 - Potato Expo registration fees to increase Dec. 16
November 20
Production
The 2023 growing season was very challenging for many growers as large rain events during the growing season likely impacted the crop. Seed acreage was down again slightly, roughly 7% from last year.
Industry Profiles
Sustainability was a good century away from even becoming a word, much less a marketing... more »
New Varieties
In line with its digital transformation and the current circumstances resulting from the pandemic, last November Agrico built an online news platform to support its buyers and growers with important knowledge and information. This platform, Agrico Potatoes, is now live.
Upcoming Events
- Great Lakes EXPO
December 5 • Grand Rapids, Michigan - United Potato Growers of America December Meeting
December 12 • - United Potato Growers of America Annual Meeting
January 9 • Austin, Texas - Potato Expo 2024
January 10 • Austin, Texas - Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference
January 11 • Savannah, Georgia
