Production
First positive tests for zebra chip pathogen in Western Canada
Authorities are advising against panic as monitoring in southern Alberta potato fields has, for the first time ever, identified the zebra chip pathoge... more »
U.S. potato exports continue growth
U.S. potato exports continue their upward trend. After posting year-over-year gains for July, exports for August 2017 also showed positive growth comp... more »
Wet weather in some areas as Midwest harvest wraps up
As the harvest season wraps up across the Midwest, producers are reporting solid yields and good tuber quality. Though the harvest is almost over, som... more »
Rockey Farms recognized for pollinator management practices
The North American Pollinator Protection Campaign has named Brendon Rockey of Rockey Farms as the recipient of this year's NAPPC-NACD U.S. Farmer-Ranc... more »
NDSU to host succession planning workshops
North Dakota State University Extension will offer Design Your Succession Plan (DYSP) workshops at a variety of locations throughout the state in the ... more »
USDA hosting ag business training workshops in Maine
The Northern Maine Development Commission and USDA Farm Service Agency will host a business training workshop in Island Falls, Maine, for agricultural... more »
Potatoes USA reports success on first shipment to Myanmar
The first shipment of U.S. chipping potatoes arrived in Myanmar in September and it could lead to future trade according to Potatoes USA, which worked... more »
Researchers develop method to match crop nitrogen requirements
Researchers from Aarhus University in Aarhus, Denmark have developed a method to match crop nitrogen requirements more precisely than ever before. Th... more »
Dutch growers test drones for nitrogen applications
The ‘Toward precision agriculture 2.0’ research program at Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands has included a group of potato... more »
Nitrogen for potatoes: 4 facts you need to know
The proper use of nitrogen will make the difference between an average and a top-performing potato crop. Here are some important facts, plus tips from... more »
