INDUSTRY DIRECTORY
February 28, 2022
Articles

Big Idaho Potato Truck Celebrates 10 Years

Ten years ago, the Big Idaho Potato Truck hit the road for a year-long tour to celebrate the Idaho Potato Commission’s 75th anniversary, and it's still on the road.
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February 28, 2022
Articles
Paula Brewer

Smarter Farming Sustains Maine Potato Industry

Even though Maine had a bumper crop of potatoes in 2021, it was still only a quarter of the yield Aroostook County farmers experienced at their peak in the 1940s and 1950s.
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February 28, 2022
Articles
He Tsun-han & Jonathan Chin

Taiwan: Disease- and Flood-Resistant Potato Developed

A cultivar of potato resistant to diseases and flooding that has been developed in Taiwan could help ease a global shortage of the crop amid climate change.
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February 28, 2022
Articles, New Products

Syngenta Introduces Sustainable Outcomes in Agriculture

Syngenta brings a farmer-first sustainable ag standard to growers through mobile app
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February 25, 2022
Articles, Fertilizer, New Products

New Product: Miller C.A.L.F.A.

C.A.L.F.A. is a proprietary blend of 40% nature-based carboxylic acid solution designed to release soil nutrients into plant-available forms during critical plant growth and development stages.
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February 23, 2022
Herbicide, New Products

New Product: Miller Sustain Adjuvant

Sustain forms a soft, microscopic film that polymerizes, protecting spray deposits from rainfall erosion, volatility, and UV degradation.
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February 23, 2022
Articles, New Products

Washing Potatoes with Clean Water

Washing potatoes with clean water improves their shelf life and raises the product value. That allows the potatoes to be shipped to distant destinations with fewer issues.
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February 23, 2022
Articles, New Products, Potato Equipment

New Product: John Deere See & Spray Select

Technology available for John Deere 400, 600 Series sprayers allows for precision spot-spraying and big herbicide savings
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February 23, 2022
Articles

Explosion Causes Fire at Oregon Potato Chip Plant

A boiler explosion at a potato chip plant south of Hermiston, Oregon, sparked a dramatic fire Tuesday afternoon.
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February 23, 2022
Articles

NASA Explores Potatoes' Potential in Space

In an attempt to keep astronauts fed while in orbit, NASA has been working toward perfecting fresh produce production in a controlled environment.
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February 22, 2022
Articles, New Products

Advanced Acre Rx Program by WinField United

Last year, farmers enrolled 200,000 acres in the program, and WinField United put its money where its mouth is with 28% of growers enrolled receiving a warranty payout.
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February 21, 2022
Articles

CIP Director General Wells Passes Away

The International Potato Center expresses its collective grief to note the passing of Barbara Wells, the organization’s director general and the global director of genetic innovation for CGIAR. Wells passed away Feb. 16.
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February 21, 2022
Between the Rows
Tyrell Marchant, Editor

Between the Rows: Where Have All the Heroes Gone?

Searching for gallant goodness in the modern world
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February 21, 2022
Between the Rows
Tom Karst

Mexico Raises Barriers to Expanded U.S. Potato Imports

Shutting down U.S. fresh potato industry expectations for expanded access in early 2022, the government of Mexico has raised new hurdles to access.
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February 18, 2022
Articles, Irrigation, New Products

Taking It to the Field

Research station pits irrigation systems head to head
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February 17, 2022
Articles, Fertilizer, Fungicide, Herbicide, Insecticide, New Products

Drexel Adds PNW Sales Rep

Tad Comer is Drexel Chemical Company's new Pacific Northwest sales representative, responsible for sales in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming.
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February 17, 2022
Articles
USDA

USDA Terminates Washington State Potato Marketing Order

The marketing order was established in 1949 but its handling regulations have been suspended since 2014 and are currently not active.
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February 17, 2022
Fertilizer, New Products

New Product: Meristem Excavator

New, patent-pending Excavator formula chalking up major-league nutrient release numbers
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February 16, 2022
New Products, Potato Equipment

New Product: Massey Ferguson 7S Series Tractors

7S Series provides a straightforward and Dependable farming experience in a wide range of applications
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February 16, 2022
Articles

TriCal Group Appoints New COO

The TriCal Group announces Megan DeVelvis as new chief operating officer, effective immediately
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February 16, 2022
Articles, Fertilizer
Kristofor R. Brye, University of Arkansas & Lauren Greenlee, Pennsylvania State University

What Is Struvite, and How Is It Used?

Research is looking at alternative ways to retrieve phosphorus, such as in the form of struvite, a chemical compound that contains not only phosphorus, but magnesium and other elements like nitrogen.
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February 16, 2022
Articles
Paula Brewer

Massachusetts Restaurant Chain Using Exclusively Maine Potatoes

Ninety Nine Restaurants is serving only Maine potatoes across all of its locations.
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February 16, 2022
Articles
Arturo Chang

P.E.I. Citizens Volunteer to Help Ship Potatoes to Puerto Rico

Islanders have found yet another way to support potato farmers amid the U.S. trade ban: by offering to help stick the necessary labels on potato bags to get them shipped to Puerto Rico.
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February 15, 2022
Articles
John Lundeen, Research Director & Alyssa Green, Research Communications, Potatoes USA

Changing It Up

National Fry Processors Trial takes a new shape
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February 14, 2022
Articles

WPVGA Presents Annual Industry Awards

In addition to its annual Hall of Fame induction, the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association presented several other annual Industry Awards.
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February 14, 2022
Articles

Majority of Virginia Potatoes Grown on Eastern Shore

Nine growers on the Eastern Shore produce roughly 90% of the state’s tubers on 4,000 acres, generating upwards of $20 million in annual sales.
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February 14, 2022
Articles
Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association

Miller Enters WPVGA Hall of Fame

Paul Miller of Paul Miller Farms in Hancock, Wisconsin, was inducted into the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association Hall of Fame last week.
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February 14, 2022
Articles, Fungicide
Jim Crants & Carl Rosen

Double-Edged Sword

The pros and cons of soil fumigation in potatoes
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February 12, 2022
Articles
Buzz Shahan, Chief Operating Officer, United Potato Growers of America

Up in the Air

Where are you going to land?
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February 11, 2022
Articles
Tyrell Marchant, Editor

Farms Under Threat

The American Farmland Trust is trying to stanch the loss of agricultural land in the U.S.
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February 11, 2022
Articles, Final Countdown, Irrigation
Irrigation Association

Principles of Efficient Irrigation

Identifying the key concepts that a grower or producer should follow to attain the most efficient use of water.
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February 11, 2022
Articles
Carrie Huffman Wohleb

Watch Out for Potato Pink Eye

Potato pink eye is a disorder that often starts with pink, water-soaked areas around the eyes of the tuber.
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February 10, 2022
Articles, New Products

Trimble Launches Virtual Farm

Interactive online experience is designed to help farmers find the right precision ag solutions for their operations
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February 10, 2022
Articles, Irrigation
Sean W. Fleming, USDA-NRCS

Quenching Your Thirst

New river forecast model integrates AI to support water management in the West
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February 10, 2022
Articles, New Products

KMC Potato Protein to Improve Plant-Based Meat Solutions

Danish ingredients company KMC has managed to create textured potato protein that can be used as an ingredient in “plant-based meat.” The innovation is part of KMC’s strategy to find new uses for potato-based ingredients.
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February 09, 2022
Articles, Event Calendar
Kam Quarles, CEO, National Potato Council

NPC Wants YOU in D.C.

Growers invited to NPC Washington Summit
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February 09, 2022
Articles, Irrigation
Linda Schott

Balancing Act

Drought and soil health: competing or complementary interests?
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February 08, 2022
Articles

2021 Potato Retail Sales Increased from 2019

Potato sales from January to December 2021 increased compared to the same period in 2019, before the pandemic, but could not keep up with consumers’ increased time spent in home kitchens during 2020.
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February 08, 2022
Articles

American Agricultural Exports Shattered Records in 2021

Exports of U.S. farm and food products to the world totaled $177 billion, topping the 2020 total by 18% and eclipsing the previous record, set in 2014, by 14.6%.
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February 08, 2022
Articles
National Potato Council

NPC Statement in Response to Resumption of Trade Between PEI and Puerto Rico

“The National Potato Council welcomes the safe resumption of trade between PEI and Puerto Rico that will allow the province’s growers to market their 2021 crop.”
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February 08, 2022
Articles, Irrigation, New Products

Irrigation Buyers' Guide

There’s not much prettier than a beautiful, green field being watered. Our buyers’ guide features some of the most innovative irrigation equipment on the market, custom-made for your farm’s success.
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February 08, 2022
Articles

Florida Grower Says Everyone Plays a Role in Water Quality

"When we talk about water quality, all Floridians need to do is look in the mirror and ask themselves, ‘What can I do to make a difference?’" says Alan Jones.
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February 08, 2022
Articles, Herbicide, New Products

New Product: WinField United UltraLock Adjuvant

Latest adjuvant from WinField United designed to combat herbicide resistance, improve crop protection performance
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February 08, 2022
Articles
Nicole Heslip

Potato Industry Adapts to Pandemic Realities

Consumers are still likely to find fewer options at the grocery store today than they did pre-pandemic as processors face several shortages.
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February 08, 2022
Irrigation, New Products

Toro Expands Aqua-Traxx Azul Line with Ultra-Low-Flow Emitters

Enhancements to the popular drip tape line provide more clog resistance than ever
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February 07, 2022
Articles
Paula Brewer

Maine Potatoes Break into New Markets after Record Harvest

Maine potato growers have dealt with storage and shipping difficulties having pulled a record harvest from the ground, but the bumper crop also means more spuds are going to markets across the country and into Canada.
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February 07, 2022
Articles
Nancy Russell

P.E.I. Rolls Out Potato Disposal Plan

Island farmers have an estimated 300 million pounds of potatoes that they cannot sell
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February 07, 2022
Articles

Potato Research Helps Grow Michigan Crop

Michigan Potato Industry Commission helps growers improve their farm operations
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February 06, 2022
Articles
Taylor Thornton

Higher Yields Start with Healthy Soil

Two experts share tips for improving soil health to increase sustainability and profit potential.
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February 04, 2022
Articles, New Products
Sonja Gjerde

Aerial Imagery Offers High-Tech Scouting Options

Farmers use satellites and drones to focus their management decisions.
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February 04, 2022
Articles

Potatoes in Rice Paddies?

Sustainable intensification yields multiple benefits in China
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February 04, 2022
Articles

MSU Receives USAID Award for Global Biotech Potato Partnerhsip

USAID, through the Feed the Future Initiative, has awarded a five-year, $13 million award for a collaborative partnership led by Michigan State University. It will bring late blight-resistant potatoes in farmer-preferred varieties to Bangladesh, Indonesia
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February 03, 2022
Articles

AGCO Donates to Kentucky Disaster Relief

Program will help farmers rebuild and recover from the impact of December 2021 tornados.
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February 03, 2022
Articles, Irrigation, New Products

New Product: T-L Irrigation Gooseneck Cradle Corner System Attachment

New, simplified auto-reverse and gooseneck attachment options protect producers’ pivot investment.
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February 03, 2022
Articles

P.E.I. Government to Provide Funds for Potato Diversion

More details about funding for potato growers on Prince Edward Island, including $12.2 million from the provincial government, have been released amid the ongoing export ban to the United States.
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February 03, 2022
Articles, Fungicide, New Products

Premix Active Ingredients Offer Greater Efficacy Together

From increasing the potency of your fungicides to better greening across your crops, hear from a fungicide expert on the benefits of using a pre-mix.
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February 03, 2022
Articles

Farmer Veteran Coalition Nears Fundraising Goal

Feb. 14 application deadline approaches as organization expects to distribute highest dollar amount to veterans in program history
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February 03, 2022
Articles

Study Explores High Tunnel Pest Management

$3.7 million project explores high-tunnel pest-management, rural-urban variation; creates an online tool for farmers
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February 03, 2022
Articles, Event Calendar

New Uses Forum to Highlight Sustainability, Innovation, Investment in Food and Ag

The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Compeer Financial and Georgetown University’s Rural Opportunity Initiative are partnering to present the Fourth Annual New Uses Forum, March 23-24, in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.
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February 02, 2022
Articles, New Products

Motion Introduces Motion Automation Intelligence

MotionAi offers tech-savvy, methodical approach to custom needs
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February 02, 2022
Articles

USDA Announces Partnership to Ease Port Congestion

USDA is partnering with the Port of Oakland to set up a new 25-acre “pop-up” site to make it easier for agricultural companies to fill empty shipping containers with commodities.
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February 02, 2022
Articles, Insecticide, New Products

New Product: MeloCon LC Nematicide

New product from Certis Biologicals fights yield-robbing nematodes, features liquid formulation, greater grower Convenience
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February 02, 2022
Articles, Fungicide, New Products

Biotalys Achieves Breakthrough for Biofungicide Development

Biotalys has achieved a breakthrough in protein expression of the bioactive ingredient of its first biocontrol product Evoca. The breakthrough has the potential to transform Evoca from a market calibration tool into a product providing commercial value at
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February 02, 2022
Articles, Event Calendar, New Products

New Product: BeCrop Soil Analysis by Biome Makers

Biome Makers Inc., a global soil technology leader, announces updates to BeCrop, the most advanced biological soil analysis on the market.
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February 02, 2022
Articles

AGCO to Showcase New Equipment at World Ag Expo

Fendt and Massey Ferguson tractors, the new Hesston by Massey Ferguson WR Series windrower, and interactive displays make for innovative and dynamic exhibit.
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February 02, 2022
Articles, Event Calendar, Herbicide

Calendar: MSU Extension Field Crops Webinar Series

The series kicks off with a weed control focus on Feb. 7. A team of two weed science specialists will address the topic of “Weed Management in 2022 – Herbicide Availability and Alternative Effective Options” in this one-hour, online, evening session.
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February 02, 2022
Articles, Fertilizer

Fraley Joins Verdesian Board

Addition of longtime Monsanto CTO shows his commitment to soil health and agricultural sustainability.
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February 01, 2022
Articles

Ag Economy Barometer Declines

Producers concerned about rising costs and supply chain disruptions
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February 01, 2022
Articles, Event Calendar

Calendar: Miller Research Potato Pest Management Meeting

Feb. 10 in Rupert, Idaho
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February 01, 2022
Articles

Study Investigates Cost of Invasive Species

Auburn University researcher co-authors study determining economic impact of invasive species in U.S. exceeds $1.2 trillion
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February 01, 2022
Articles
Shane Ross

P.E.I. Potatoes Could Head to Puerto Rico Soon

Canada's federal agriculture minister says she's optimistic that shipments of Prince Edward Island potatoes will start to head to Puerto Rico within two weeks, and to the mainland U.S. shortly after that, ending a ban in place since November.
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