potatoes
Harnessing the power of wild potatoes
The potatoes we enjoy today as a staple in our diets have come a long way from their wild, distant relatives. These wild potatoes, native to Central a... READ MORE »
Idaho grower’s success starts with soil
Brant Darrington farms near Declo, Idaho, in the southern part of the state. Nutrient management and fertilization are important components at Marsh C... READ MORE »
Potatoes to officially have their day on May 30
Mark your calendars, potato lovers. The humble spud is getting an international day dedicated to it. The first International Day of Potato will be ... READ MORE »
Potatoes among crops threatened by ‘catastrophic’ Texas wildfires
Potatoes are among the crops threatened by recent Texas wildfires, including the largest blaze in the state's history. Since Feb. 25, the Texas A&a... READ MORE »
Australian potato industry reaches record production value
The production value of Australia's potato industry has surged past $1 billion AUD for the first time, according to a report from the Australian Broad... READ MORE »
Crop insurance deadlines approaching for growers in three states
The deadline for growers in Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin to apply for or make changes to their existing crop insurance for spring-planted crops is ap... READ MORE »
Colorado grower elected new president of National Potato Council
Fourth-generation Colorado potato grower Bob Mattive has been elected president of the National Potato Council for 2024. The NPC installed its 2024 ex... READ MORE »
Hoops and spuds: Tip off March Madness with Potato LEAF donation
March Madness is just around the corner, and the Potato Leadership, Education & Advancement Foundation is ready for tipoff. With a $50 donation... READ MORE »
Longtime NPGA contributor Phelps dies at 59
Todd Phelps, 59, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, died Feb. 21 after a four-year battle with colon cancer. On Feb. 20, Phelps received the Northland P... READ MORE »
2024 Potato LEAF Leadership Institute class meets, travels to Washington Summit
The 2024 Potato LEAF Leadership Institute kicked off last week in Boise, Idaho, at the headquarters of agribusiness company Simplot. Bryan Bender, ... READ MORE »
