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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 »
Technology provides new weapons in battling blight
Late blight, a potentially devastating disease caused by the fungal-like oomycete pathogen Phytophtora infestans, can strike potato foliage and tubers... 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 »
Discovery led by MSU researchers could reduce harmful chemicals in fried potatoes
New research at Michigan State University could lessen health concerns associated with cold-stored potatoes. Samantha Brichta details the discovery in... READ MORE »
New report finds potatoes worth $2.5 billion annually to Michigan
A new report authored by Michigan State University economists found that the potato industry generates $2.5 billion each year to the state’s gross d... READ MORE »
2023 stocks near halfway point in North Dakota, Minnesota
North Dakota growers, dealers, and processors held 13.4 million cwt of potatoes in storage on Feb. 1, with current stocks representing 51% of 2023 pr... READ MORE »
SCFBA co-chairs advocate for specialty crop industry on Capitol Hill
Amid ongoing farm bill discussions on Capitol Hill, the co-chairs of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) gathered in Washington, D.C., to ad... READ MORE »
NPC preparing for monumental 2024 Washington Summit
It seems like every election cycle, politicians tell us that this is the most important election of our lifetimes. Hyperbole aside, the 2024 General E... READ MORE »
Water shortages spurring innovation in Columbia Basin
Farmers rely on water for their livelihoods, but it often costs a lot to get it to the field. In arid regions, and in the top two potato-producing sta... READ MORE »
Potato growers address ongoing water worries through research
Water is one of the earth’s most precious resources. Clean water is vital to maintaining the health of humans, plants and animals alike. It is also ... READ MORE »
