Sustainability
Fumigation reduces soilborne diseases, which helps sustainability
Improving sustainable potato production is an admirable goal for the potato industry. The basic concept of sustainable crop production is to produce a... more »
Midwest Cover Crops Council to have conference
“Finding Common Ground in Cover Crops” is the theme of the 2021 Midwest Cover Crops Council Conference. The virtual conference, Feb. 23-25, kic... more »
Potatoes & Sustainability: What people want to know
Sustainability is a major concern among consumers. Farmers and other food producers are aware of that, but often are unsure how to address it. The ... more »
Sustainability award to recognize improvements in agricultural sustainability
The newest award to come from the Spudman parent company, Great American Media Services, the Specialty Grower Sustainability Award seeks to recognize ... more »
Western ag groups urge new administration, congress to address water infrastructure
A national coalition of over 200 agricultural organizations and urban and rural water districts is urging President-elect Joe Biden and congressional ... more »
Water, resource, yield benefits shown with Soiltech Sensor study
Enabled by AT&T’s nationwide, highly secure LTE-M cellular network, the Soiltech Sensor precisely records and transmits data for soil moisture, ... more »
Mickelsen Farms takes lead in sharing farmers’ story with the masses
Mickelsen Farms was founded in 1988 by brothers Lynn and Dale Mickelsen and Lynn’s son, Mark, but the family’s potato-farming history in southeast... more »
Packaging firms eying automation, flexibility solutions
Increasing customer demands coupled with the need for automation and labor reduction make end-of-line packaging a key area for food producers. We r... more »
Sustainability focus of latest ‘Eye on Potatoes’ podcast
Earlier this year, it was announced that the former Potato Sustainability Initiative was expanding to include more facets of the potato supply chain. ... more »
Yara North America joins Potato Sustainability Alliance
Crop nutrition leader Yara North America has joined the Potato Sustainability Alliance. Founded in 1905 and rooted in Norway, Yara is a global mark... more »
