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Column: US-Mexico potatoes drama giving ‘Days of Our Lives’ a run for its money
“Days of Our Lives” is one of the longest-running soap operas of all-time, but the U.S.-Mexico fresh potatoes dispute is catching up.
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WSU researcher Kiwamu Tanaka focused on identifying natural plant disease resistance
One of Kiwamu Tanaka’s biggest areas of focus is powdery scab, which vectors potato mop-top virus (PMTV).
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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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Potatoes & Sustainability: What people want to know
Most potato farmers already are taking steps to become more sustainable, but they’re often unsure what the consuming public wants to know.
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Soil health experts offer tips on fumigation best practices
Chemical fumigants reduce the bad in the soil, but also reduce the good, so other soil health practices are essential following fumigation.
News
- USDA to invest $21 million-plus to soil health initiatives
April 21 - Gumz Farms highlighted by TOMRA Food
April 20 - Valley acquires center pivot-focused firm PivoTrac Monitoring
April 20 - USDA estimates US potato stocks about 5% higher than last year
April 19 - Breathable textile crop cover available from Arrigoni to protect against frost
April 19
Production
“Days of Our Lives” is one of the longest-running soap operas of all-time, but the U.S.-Mexico fresh potatoes dispute is catching up.
Industry Profiles
Wisconsin potato farm Gumz Farms is a collection of unique problem solvers who get the most out of their land and hands.
New Varieties
The Petoskey potato has excellent chip processing quality out of the field and long-term chip quality with high specific gravity and resistance to common scab.
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Upcoming Events
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June 22 • Bloomington, Minnesota - Potatoes USA Summer Meeting
July 12 • Sarasota, Florida - Potato Association of America Annual Meeting (virtual)
July 26 • Virtual Event - National Potato Council Summer Meeting
July 27 • Presque Isle, Maine
