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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.
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Strohauer Farms uses organic, fingerling potatoes to diversify and grow
When the other kids were riding tricycles, Harry Dean Strohauer already had his sights set on driving tractors. If he saw a chance to cut school in favor of cleaning a ditch, young Harry would have gladly taken the latter.
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Column: Farmers shouldn’t face more taxes to pay for added federal spending
There are multiple proposals from the Biden administration and members of Congress would rely on tax increases on family-owned farms to fund increased spending.
News
- United Potato Growers of Canada leader MacIsaac to retire
September 20 - Vilsack pens letter to NPC regarding fresh potatoes to Mexico
September 20 - Fresh potato shipments expected to be down from last year
September 17 - $250,000 in AgSharks pitch competition set as applications open
September 17 - USDA-NIFA grants $600K to OSU for organic potato storage initiative
September 16
Production
U.S. fresh potato shipments are expected to be down nearly 4% from last year, according to North American Potato Market News (NAPMN).
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
Yukon Gem is a variety similar to Yukon Gold, which was used in the breeding process, but Gem has better yield and size distribution than Gold.
United Potato Growers of Canada leader MacIsaac to retire - Spudman
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Upcoming Events
- Produce Marketing Association (PMA) Fresh Summit
October 28 • New Orleans - Mid-Michigan Potato Symposium
November 29 • Grand Rapids, Michigan - Irrigation Show & Education Week
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December 7 • Grand Rapids, Michigan - Potato Expo 2022
January 5 • Anaheim, California
