Industry Profiles
Mickelsen Farms takes lead in sharing farmers’ story with the masses
Mickelsen Farms was founded in 1988 by brothers Lynn and Dale Mickelsen and Lynn’s son, Mark, but the family’s potato-farming history in southeast... more »
2021 Spudman Dream Team Awards presented by Yara North America
Spudman magazine recognizes the honorees of its 2021 Potato Industry Dream Team Awards. Dream Teamers Beau Hartline (Alsum Farms & Produce), ... watch »
Russia native Natalia Cervantes aims for positive vibe about potatoes
Potatoes USA’s newest team member grew up a long way from the USA. A native of St. Petersburg, Russia, Natalia Cervantes spent summers at her grandm... more »
San Luis Valley farms come together to expand seed potato production with San Acacio Seed
Geographic isolation in farming isn’t a bad thing when it comes to keeping disease out of your fields and improving quality. The three farms that ma... more »
LeRoy Salazar has decades of experience, including growing where potatoes originated
LeRoy Salazar not only has plenty of experience growing potatoes, he has the rather unique experience — at least among American farmers — of havin... more »
Simplot’s Rasmussen pushing to further define potato industry sustainability
Jolyn Rasmussen leads J.R. Simplot’s Raw Development and Sustainability team, which has a mission of “Bringing Earth’s Resources to Life.” The... more »
Charlton named permanent director of Klamath Basin research center
After two years of serving in an interim role, Brian Charlton has been named director of the Klamath Basin Research and Extension Center (KBREC). ... more »
Researcher Mark Pavek’s message to growers: Always question what you’re doing
At its core, Mark Pavek describes his professional focus as “finding the smartest and most profitable agronomic practices and varieties for (Pacific... more »
2020 Spudwoman of the Year Award Presentation with Britt Raybould
Britt Raybould of Raybould Brothers Farm in St. Anthony, Idaho, accepts the 2020 Spudwoman of the Year award from Spudman magazine editor Zeke Je... watch »
Warren Henninger remembered for kindness, generosity
“God, family, and potatoes.” That is how Warren Henninger’s passions are listed in his obituary. Henninger, a lifelong and very popular membe... more »
