Industry Profiles
Worleys Keep Farm Operation in the Family
Bob Mattive, general partner at Worley Family Farm LLP, shares the farms history and how it has managed to stay in the family. See the ... watch »
Hasenoehrl to focus on promoting the Idaho brand
Mary Hasenoehrl was appointed to the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) last month and looking ahead on her time on the commission, she is focused on prom... more »
Aspen Produce Strives for Efficiency As Times Change
The potato industry has changed significantly in the last 30 years, said Dwayne Weyers of Aspen Produce. As varieties and equipment change, "we'r... watch »
Planning, Goals Key at Aspen Produce
Dwayne Weyers of Aspen Produce outlines how management works together to plan for the season and establish goals. Weyers is the National Potato C... watch »
Potatoes USA Chairman Shares Vision for Industry’s Future
Tucked in the Bootheel region of Missouri, Black Gold Farms COO John Halverson continues to carve out an expanding potato production and service opera... more »
Spudman7: Buzz Shahan
Buzz Shahan grew up on a cotton/potato farm in Queen Creek, Arizona. After attending Arizona State University for two years, he transferred to Brigham... more »
Weyers encourages growers to give back to industry
After 38 years of working in the potato industry there’s one fact that Dwayne Weyers lives by: enjoy your job. “I tell everybody, you got to en... more »
Melanie Likes Talks Farm Life, Family
From an early age, Spudwoman Melanie Likes knew her place was at home on the farm. Likes talks about working with her family and her experiences ... watch »
Addie Waxman Named 2017 Spudwoman of the Year
2017 Spudwoman of the Year ... watch »
Spudman 7: Jennifer McEntire
Jennifer McEntire is vice president of food safety and technology at United Fresh Produce Association. A food microbiologist by background, she has al... more »
