Production
Exports of U.S. Potatoes and Products Up for July 2017
Exports of frozen, dehydrated and fresh potatoes in July 2017 all showed gains compared to July 2016, according to Potatoes USA. The volume of froz... more »
Censky, McKinney confirmed for key USDA posts
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Steve Censky, nominated by President Donald Trump as deputy secretary, and Ted McKinney, selected by the president to be... more »
Harvest well underway in Upper Snake
Idaho Potato farmers may make bank this year as potatoes are selling at $8.65 per hundredweight. That’s up significantly from previous years, sai... more »
Congressman unveils new Agricultural Guestworker Act
Congressman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, has unveiled a bill to create a new agricultural guest-worker program fo... more »
Reinke introduces remote management tool
Reinke has introduced the RC10, a remote monitoring device designed to provide advanced control options for improved irrigation management and better ... more »
GPS guidance upgrade available for Zimmatic 9500L
Lindsay has introduced a new GPS Guidance option for the Zimmatic 9500L in order to give growers precise and maintenance-free lateral tracking. “... more »
Late start leads to a strong finish for 2017 growing season
{Sponsored} By the time you read this, potato harvest across the U.S. will be nearing its end. In the coming weeks, we will hear about industry succes... more »
Tong releases reversing sensors for Caretaker mobile grader
Tong's Caretaker mobile grader is now available with a new option of trailer reversing sensors, making it easier to load the grader's hopper. Des... more »
Long term trends, weather might keep russet market healthy
Growers in Idaho and Washington report that wet weather this spring, combined with multiple factors that have inspired growers to explore al... more »
Canadian researchers try to reduce nitrogen loss and greenhouse gas emissions
A team at the University of Alberta is looking at ways to reduce nitrogen fertilizer loss to boost yields and reduce contributions of greenhouse gases... more »
