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Ein Traum Von Amerika: The 1990s
Wulf is a tough old bird… he is 65 and he just keeps going."Wulf Lebrecht's son, Chris, said that about his father in the German-made documentar... more »
Colorado Grower Adapts to Changing Industry by Expanding Farm
Bruce Heersink knows what it takes to keep his farm successful. Afterall, he's watched his dad and grandfather before him. Bruce is the fifth generati... more »
Selecting A Source: Look into Farm’s History Before Choosing a Seed Provider
When growers are looking for a seed potato provider, there are some things they must each consider first, said Phillip Nolte, Extension seed potato sp... more »
Ein Traum Von Amerika: The 2000s
Wulf is still farming in Idaho.When Wulf Lebrecht was a youngster in Germany he had a dream to become an American farmer. Before he could do that he h... more »
Continuing Education
There was nothing like the feeling of getting my first published issue of Spudman in the mail. It was amazing. But what's even better than holding the... more »
Idaho Co-op Gathers Support
Idaho's new fresh potato cooperative is going strong. United Fresh Potato Growers of Idaho (United) now has membership agreements from growers who rep... more »
Industry Leaders Look to Remove Trade Barriers
North America's potato industries are continuing processes started years ago to even out the playing field and assure fair trade for all parties invol... more »
State of the Industry
The state of the nation's potato industry is constantly changing, and the past few years have seen marked differences in the world market and in the m... more »
Colorado Seed Farm Too Tall for Pests
There probably aren't too many potato growers in the United States who'd be all that comfortable practicing their profession at 7,600 feet above sea l... more »
Growers Can Manage a Potato Crop with Less Water
Irrigation is required for profitable commercial potato production in the Western United States. Potatoes have a relatively shallow root zone and a lo... more »
