North Dakota
Red River Valley growers facing significant loss of fresh potato crop
Ongoing poor weather conditions in the Red River Valley have potato growers facing significant losses. Ted Kreis, marketing and communications ... READ MORE »
State of emergency declared in North Dakota in lieu of flooding, blizzard
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, Ag Commissioner Doug Goehring and other state officials met with concerned citizens and public officials in Fargo,... READ MORE »
North Dakota senator pushes USDA to focus on weather relief for farmers
On Oct. 17, Senator John Hoeven of North Dakota encouraged the U.S. Department of Agriculture to focus efforts on relief for producers impacted by wea... READ MORE »
Rain, cold wreak havoc for Red River Valley’s potato harvest
Grand Forks has seen just under 10 inches of rain in the past three weeks, followed by a full-fledged blizzard right in the middle of the potato harve... READ MORE »
North Dakota State to receive $457K in grants for potato projects
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture has awarded $457,254 in grants to improve potato production in the state as part of a $2.7 million specialt... READ MORE »
Harvest update: Rain slowing progress in key potato-growing regions
A wet spring hindered potato planting efforts around the U.S. The harvest season is turning out to be quite wet, as well. In Wisconsin, near-re... READ MORE »
Late-summer potato crop progress reports from around the U.S.
Harvest 2019 is right around the corner for the major potato-producing regions in the northern United States. Here are a few reports from around the c... READ MORE »
Planting report: Wet spring delays showing up in the numbers
Flooding in the Red River Valley this spring has created havoc for many farmers trying to get their crops planted. Potato farmers there are doing bett... READ MORE »
North Dakota investing $30 million in drone technology
North Dakota has pledged $30 million to improve drone capabilities in several areas, including agriculture. In early May, Gov. Doug Burgum signed i... READ MORE »
Potato industry leaders visit Northern Plains growers
National potato industry leaders got up close and personal with growers in North Dakota and Minnesota in early May. The Northern Plains Potato Grow... READ MORE »
