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Maine Potato Grower Sees Tremendous Success with Vapam® HL™
{Sponsored} When Verticillium wilt became an escalating issue for the potato crop at Flewelling Farms, Bruce Flewelling and his family were in search... more »
Where do chips and fries fit in UPF debate?
Let’s face it — the world of nutrition can be confusing, and the ongoing debate about ultra- processed foods is no exception. Despite the lack of ... more »
Positive addition: Potatoes can be a ‘better choice’
The Idaho Potato Commission and the American Diabetes Association recently announced a multiyear partnership making fresh Idaho potatoes the first veg... more »
Water stewardship crucial to growers’ operations
With water becoming an increasingly valuable commodity, potato growers are challenged to soak up every drop of this essential resource. Today, access ... more »
2023 Spudwoman of the Year a master of connecting the dots
Throughout her career, Jeanne Debons has mastered the art of working with people. Debons, the 2023 Spudwoman of the Year, has held varied jobs dire... more »
California farmers facing growing uncertainty
“Who’ll Stop the Rain?”, a 1960s song from California group Creedence Clearwater Revival, is highly applicable to present-day growers bedeviled ... more »
Sustainability has always been front of mind for Heartland Farms
Sustainability was a good century away from even becoming a word, much less a marketing slogan or even an economic guiding principle, when the Pavelsk... more »
Smart and sustainable farming
How McCain works with farmers to implement Regenerative agriculture (Sponsored) Known as the global leader in prepared food products, McCain Foods is... more »
US potato industry seeking inroads in Japan
This May, the U.S. potato industry will celebrate one year of full access to the Mexican marketplace for fresh U.S. potatoes. While minor hiccups are ... more »
Emergence of elicitors
The concept of integrated pest management includes environmentally sustainable and economically effective approaches to control pests that r... more »
