Production
Klamath Basin irrigators expect little water this year, USDA issues funds
With a water allocation announcement expected this week from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Klamath Basin irrigators say they expect to receive littl... more »
Nora Olsen named 2021 Spudwoman of the Year
Just saying North American potato production has benefited from the efforts of Nora Olsen would be an understatement. Over the past two-plus deca... more »
USDA, Department of Interior release statement on drought conditions
In response to worsening drought conditions in the West, including in areas like the Klamath River Basin, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Se... more »
Much of Pacific NW, Upper Midwest experiencing drought conditions
After a year riddled with pandemic-related challenges, farmers were hoping for an easy, uncomplicated growing season. Unfortunately, for many that ... more »
New award will study soil compaction
While soil compaction happens below the surface, it has many above-ground impacts on crops. Compacted soil doesn’t absorb water very well, makes it ... more »
Big data, nanotechnology among focuses of USDA-NIFA grants
The USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) invested $15 million in two key programs awarded through its Agriculture and Food Researc... more »
Cornell study: Climate change hinders farming productivity by 21%
Despite important agricultural advancements to feed the world in the last 60 years, a Cornell-led study shows that global farming productivity is 21% ... more »
Beating back Fusarium dry rot in Clearwater Russet
Clearwater Russet offers many advantages to potato growers as a dual-purpose russet cultivar. It produces a high percentage of U.S. No. 1 tubers and h... more »
Rising temps and potato storage examined by Associated Press
Rising outdoor temperatures are a leading to more energy costs for agriculture producers to keep their crops healthy while in storage. That issue was ... more »
EPA approves label changes to Adama fungicide Mastercop
Adama announced recently that the EPA has approved changes to the label of Mastercop fungicide/bactericide. Individual state approvals are still pendi... more »
