profiles
R.D. Offutt operation benefits from leadership longevity
As R.D. Offutt Brooten Farm Manager Chris Strom surveyed fields on a cold, snowy April day, he recalled many other growing seasons throughout his 29-y... READ MORE »
Chatting with new TOMRA CEO Tove Andersen
In August 2021, Tove Andersen became the CEO of TOMRA, a global supplier of recycling, mining and food production equipment. With a history with crop ... READ MORE »
It’s been a long road for seed potato farmer Mike Telford and his growing family
A life in farming seemed to be preordained for Mike Telford. “I grew up in Utah in Bountiful. My father was what they called a truck farmer, and ... READ MORE »
Talking with Thilani Jayakody, an up-and-comer in the potato industry
The work of Thilani Jayakody, a Ph.D. candidate at Michigan State University, has recently been recognized by the Potato Association of America in the... READ MORE »
WSU researcher Kiwamu Tanaka focused on identifying natural plant disease resistance
Just like humans, plants have evolutionary immune systems. Washington State University Associate Professor Kiwanu Tanaka has made studying those immun... READ MORE »
Side Delights Network example of longevity of family farms
The Side Delights Network of family-owned farms is vigilantly integrating the next generation into the potato business. 2021 trends show that "The lo... READ MORE »
Maine Potato Board’s Porter Seed Farm experiment finds success
Most major potato-producing states have an association or commission in place to connect and represent its collection of potato growers. Rarely are su... READ MORE »
RJ Andrus keeps potatoes coming for Idahoan Foods
As the senior manager of raw material product procurement, RJ Andrus is tasked with making sure Idahoan Foods always has potatoes to process. Andrus, ... READ 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... READ MORE »
Russia native Natalia Cervantes aims for positive vibe about potatoes
Potatoes USA’s newest team member grew up a long way from the USA. A native of St. Petersburg, Russia, Natalia Cervantes spent summers at her grandm... READ MORE »
