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Late blight confirmed in second Michigan field
Potato late blight, first confirmed in a Michigan field on July 23, has been confirmed in an additional field in the same county on Aug. 5. The dis... READ MORE »
Potatoes USA executive committee visits Red River Valley
The Potatoes USA executive committee visited Red River Valley potato farms earlier this month to learn about challenges and opportunities in North Dak... READ MORE »
Late blight confirmed in Michigan field
Potato late blight has been confirmed in a commercial field in Michigan. Experts strongly recommend preventative foliar programs and diligent crop mon... READ MORE »
Wisconsin Potato Industry Board election results certified
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has certified the 2024 Wisconsin Potato Industry Board election results. The... READ MORE »
Idaho gridiron rivals to compete for new Potato State Trophy
The winner of the annual football game between the University of Idaho and Idaho State University will now have a one-of-a-kind potato prize to put in... READ MORE »
2023/24 US potato crop increases; acreage drop forecast
The 2023/24 U.S. potato crop increased 10% from the previous season, though a 2% drop in potato acreage is forecast in 2024 from 2023 by the USDA’s ... READ MORE »
Small fire damages equipment at Red River Potatoes
A small fire caused minimal equipment damage and led to the evacuation of staff at Red River Potatoes in Grand Forks, North Dakota. No one was inju... READ MORE »
Michigan research conference registration deadline nears
Registration for “Rooted in Progress: Envisioning the Future of Michigan's Potato Industry” is open until May 20. The event will take place June 1... READ MORE »
The quest for an aquifer alternative
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation was created in 1902 to aid agricultural development of arid Western states. A perfect candidate was Central Washington�... READ MORE »
Spudwoman 2024: A next-level leader
However agricultural producers in Michigan and throughout the country communicate, chances are Kelly Turner speaks their language. Turner... READ MORE »
