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Richard Skogman, a dedicated seed potato grower from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, passed away unexpectedly at age 62. He was known for his resourcefulness and contributions to the Michigan Seed Potato Association. His ...

Residents of the region who run personal subsidiary farms (LPH) can receive reimbursement of part of the costs of potato production and sale.This type of support provides for the payment of 10 ...

Heavy rainfall actually destroyed the crop harvest in the private subsidiary farms of the Sverdlovsk region. The Ural Research Institute of Agriculture noted that potato plants were affected by a fungal disease ...

Pragati Dahal, a graduate student from Nepal, is undertaking a master’s thesis in applied economics under the guidance of Chris McIntosh, head of the Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology (AERS). ...

PEI potato growers are cautiously optimistic about the upcoming fall season, with the crop progressing ahead of schedule due to favorable planting conditions and adequate early moisture. Despite recent dry conditions, rain ...

This article reviews the Potatoes SA Congress and Seed Growers' Forum 2024, highlighting the event's success and the contributions of industry leaders in driving innovation and sustainability within the potato sector.

Potato growers with box stores supplying the fresh sector in the UK are being encouraged to share their data to ensure the continued viability of buildings that previously utilized the sprout suppressant ...

In a significant move to stabilize the potato market, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has declared a $50 million purchase of surplus potatoes. This initiative follows a formal request by the ...

The Northwestern European Potato Growers (NEPG) has raised alarms about the unprecedented risks faced by potato farmers this year. Late planting seasons, emergence issues, and high disease pressure have placed yields under ...

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 ...

The USDA has announced a $50 million surplus commodity purchase for potatoes, responding to a significant oversupply from the 2023 growing season. This article details the background of the request, the strategic ...

This article covers the highlights of the 34th Annual Potato Grower Golf Tournament, emphasizing the competition's results, the participating teams, and the contributions of sponsors.

Post-Brexit labor laws and climate change-driven adverse weather conditions have significantly impacted the UK's new potato growers. The industry faces labor shortages, waterlogged fields, and delayed plantings, leading to the decline of ...

Two large vegetable farms in the Altai Territory have begun the construction of modern warehouses for storing potatoes."Saturn-2" LLC from Pervomaisky district invests 64 million rubles in the construction of a hangar ...

The North-Western European Potato Growers (NEPG) report unprecedented challenges in the recent planting season, including late planting conditions and widespread emergence problems. This raises concerns about the upcoming harvest and the sector's ...

It has been a challenging year for potato growers due to wet weather delaying planting and impacting yields. Food Heroes reports on the season's progress and highlights their robust business model and ...

Markon First Crop (MFC) has issued a crucial update for potato growers and suppliers, detailing the availability and quality of potatoes for the summer of 2024. Notably, Idaho Norkotah stocks are expected ...

Potato growers in New Zealand have given Potatoes New Zealand a strong mandate to represent their interests for the upcoming six-year potato levy cycle. An impressive 94.74% of growers voted in favor, ...

Explore the latest data from the Irish CSO detailing significant price increases for potato and vegetable growers, contrasting input costs, and favorable trends in terms of trade for the agricultural sector.

This article provides insights into the upcoming Russian Field Growers Forum 2024, focusing on market analysis and strategic approaches in seed breeding and selection. It targets farmers, agronomists, agricultural entrepreneurs, plant protection ...

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the very first social network dedicated to potato growers, part of our ongoing project POTATOES NEWS. This platform is designed to connect, support, and ...

Potato plantings in Russia were least affected by the May frosts. The low temperatures mainly affected the seedlings of crops in the south of Russia, where sowing begins in April. Farmers from ...