Yearly Archives: 2023
Researchers Share Findings at Field Day
WPVGA takes opportunity to recognize past and present leaders of Association By Joe Kertzman, managing editor, Badger Common’Tater Summer in the Wisconsin potato and vegetable industry means a flurry of field days. Those related to potato and vegetable production in the state include the Antigo…
Interview with Eugene Mancl and Greg Johnson
By Joe Kertzman, managing editor, Badger Common’Tater Founded in 1973 by Ron and Bonnie Mancl, this year marks the 50th anniversary of Ron’s Refrigeration and Air Conditioning in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. The company name and family behind it are familiar to Wisconsin potato and vegetable…
Bacon-Wrapped Tater Tots
Column and photos by Ali Carter, Wisconsin Potato Growers Auxiliary Tater Tots evoke feelings of childhood, leisurely evenings, and grandparents. If you feel the same, then I have a fun little recipe for you! These bit-sized, bacon-wrapped appetizers are a hit at any family gathering…
75 Years of Progress
WPVGA Celebrates 75th Anniversary in 2023 By Tamas Houlihan, Executive Director, WPVGA The year was 1948. President Harry S. Truman was reelected in an upset over Thomas Dewey. “Howdy Doody” was the most popular TV show. Cleveland (yes, Cleveland) defeated Boston, 4 games to 2,…
Interview with Deana Knuteson
By Joe Kertzman, managing editor, Badger Common’Tater As requirements for sustainability in the agriculture industry become more evident in the marketplace, and as more complex data is collected on farms, it’s important for growers to understand these trends so they can be prepared and proactive.…
Roasted Buffalo Potatoes
Column and photos by Ali Carter, Wisconsin Potato Growers Auxiliary While my family and friends typically offer favorable feedback on the potato dishes I serve them, this recipe was definitely a major hit! Mike and two of our adult children were the first to taste…
The Nutritional Power of Potato: Carbohydrates
Due to its high content of starch, potato is a main source of first quality carbohydrates By Dr. Horia Groza, University of Wisconsin-Madison, retired The journalist, Ben Feller, wrote, in 2009, an interesting story titled “The President and the Potato.” David Letterman hosted President Barack…
Interview with Joshua Mays
By Joe Kertzman, managing editor, Badger Common’Tater TriEst Ag Group has a rich history with over 50 years of experience in the agriculture industry and a presence that now spans the globe through the company’s affiliation with the TriCal Group. TriEst Ag Group is part…
Jamaican Chicken Curry
Column and photos by Ali Carter, Wisconsin Potato Growers Auxiliary I love curry. Recently, I came upon an article outlining the science behind this love. On a study of more than 2,000 recipes, scientists discovered the secret behind curry’s popularity on a molecular level. Curry…
Nematode Resistant Spuds
University of Idaho researchers introduce genes from the litchi tomato plant into potatoes Reprinted with permission from University of Idaho University of Idaho (U of I) researchers are introducing genes from a plant in the nightshade family into potatoes, seeking to develop spuds that resist…
