Category: Storage
Spudman presenting SpudWeek webinar series Aug. 10-12
Spudman is hosting a three-part webinar series the second week of August — named SpudWeek — that will dive into topics affecting potato growers.
1,4GROUP looking at expanding to Louisiana
1,4GROUP, a producer of potato sprout-inhibiting products, is looking at expanding to Louisiana in the way of a new $35 million chemical processing plant.
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.
Hazel Technologies gets USDA boost for sprout prevention
The technology, which may also work with some types of onions, as well as potatoes, slowly releases an active ingredient that naturally slows sprouting.
More varieties create new challenges for seed growers
In the past few years, seed potato growers the Netherlands have been investing in new grading techniques. In doing so, they have shown certain preferences.
Van Doren Sales acquires data firm Agjet
Produce handling firm Van Doren Sales (VDS) had announced the acquisition of data information systems company Agjet LLC in “strategic move.”
Vive Crop Protection fungicide receives rare distinction from McCain Foods
Potato processing giant McCain Foods USA included Xyler FC from Vive Crop Protection in its contracts with Columbia Basin growers this year.
Idaho-based GroupAg now offering Forte Humidifiers
GroupAg is now offering Forte Humidifiers and misters to service the potato industry. Reduce storage cost for the grower while increasing humidity quality
P-Pod system could advance storage monitoring of potatoes
The P-Pod is a chamber that can be placed within storage to monitor the status of samples of potatoes (80 to 100 kilograms) throughout the storage period.
