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#Agriculture #FarmingPractices #USDA #NASS #ARMS #SustainableAgriculture #TechnologyinFarming #ProductionCosts #CropProduction #DataCollection #FarmingInnovations #AgriculturalPolicy As October rolls around, so does the commencement of the 2023 Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS) in Minnesota, a crucial ...

The 2022 growing season has been mostly disease-free for potatoes, but farmers got a heads-up during a research session about a potentially damaging fungus that showed up in the Northern Plains this ...

Farming. If you live in Sherburne County, Minn., and your last name is Wingard, that’s most likely what you do for a living. Wingards have been farming in the areas’ sandy soils for over ...

RD Offutt, the largest potato producer in Minnesota, is backing away from a controversial expansion in the State just south of the Mississippi River headwaters after state regulators insisted on an environmental ...

When it comes to potato production in the United States, the Russet variety reigns supreme. Renowned for its versatility in baking, mashing, and frying, the Russet potato consistently accounts for approximately 70% ...

Annual Celebration Draws Enthusiastic Crowds with Unique Activities and Local Flavor. Old-fashioned fun awaits in Barnesville, Minnesota, as the lowly spud takes center stage for the 33rd annual Potato Days Festival. Known ...

The Minnesota Natural Resources Conservation Service and University of Minnesota Extension are offering a free training session on soil health testing on August 16, 2024. This workshop will provide participants with essential ...

This article covers the recent visit of Potatoes USA's Executive Committee to the Red River Valley, focusing on their interactions with farmers, researchers, and processors in North Dakota and Minnesota. It highlights ...

This article details the recent visit by Potatoes USA’s executive committee to the Red River Valley, highlighting the insights gained from engaging with local farmers, processors, and researchers in North Dakota and ...

As we kick off the 2024 aphid monitoring season, Dr. Ian McRae's Aphid Alert reveals initial data on aphid populations in Minnesota and discusses potential impacts on crops. In this article, we ...

Transforming crop management with real-time analytics Picketa Systems, an agricultural technology company committed to unlocking agronomic potential, announced the expansion of its innovative LENS system to 13 US states. This cutting-edge real-time ...

Earlier in April, the area in the United States in moderate drought or worse fell below 50 percent for the first time since June 19, 2012, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. ...

#Potatoharvest #USDAreport #North Dakota #Minnesota #agriculturalconditions #potatofarming #cropprogress #potatocrop #agriculturalinsights USDA Potato Progress & Condition Report for Week Ending: 09-24-2023 As we approach the peak of the potato harvest season, it's crucial ...

#IrrigationScheduling #ObjectiveDataMonitoring #CropWaterManagement #SustainableAgriculture #WaterConservation #PrecisionAgriculture Effective irrigation scheduling is crucial for maximizing crop yields and quality while conserving water resources. This article explores the concept of irrigation scheduling and emphasizes the ...

Magnesium is an essential nutrient for potato plants, playing a crucial role in various metabolic processes. In this article, we will explore the importance of magnesium for potato production, its effects on ...

#potatoplanting #USDAreport #agriculture #farmers #agronomists #agriculturalengineers #farmowners #scientists #potatoindustry #soilmoisturelevels Potato planting season is underway, and the latest USDA Potato Progress & Condition Report Week Ending: 5-6-2023 shows promising progress in some ...

: This article focuses on the devastating plant disease known as pink rot, caused by Phytophthora erythroseptica, which poses a significant threat to potato crops globally. We will delve into the latest ...

Early blight caused by Alternaria solani is a widespread plant disease that affects a wide range of crops, including tomato and potato. This article aims to provide insight into the nature and ...

Agriculture is considered a major disturbance for ecological systems—the recovery of degraded or formally used agricultural land might take a long time. However, without any active restoration interventions, this recovery can take ...

Scientists at the University of Maine are evaluating if lobster shells can cultivate beneficial microbial communities that ward off soilborne potato pathogens. The novel shell-to-spud combination may connect two cornerstones of Maine’s ...

Northland Potato Growers Association, of Grand Forks, ND, formerly known as Northern Plains Potato Growers Association, has provided a direct connection to potential customers via a new microsite. “Flavorohyeah.com is a completely ...

Potatoes are the most widely grown and consumed vegetable in the United States. Potatoes’ popularity is a result of their versatility and affordability, as well as being a tasty and nutrient-dense food ...

THE SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS IN PERU—On a bleak, brown hill here, David Ellis examines a test plot of potato plants and shakes his head. "They're dead, dead, dead," he says. Pests and ...

The Red River Valley potato crop has overcome getting into the ground later than optimal to looking like one of the best in the last few years, said farmers and researchers who ...