Yearly Archives: 2019
Perfectly Crispy Roasted Potatoes
Column and Photos by Ali Carter Roasted potatoes can often be found as the feature side dish at our dinner table, and for good reason; they fit perfectly with nearly every meal, they are simple to prepare, and roasted potatoes are super tasty. Today we’re…
Interview with Jerry Knutson
By Joe Kertzman, managing editor “My father, Ralph Knutson, started in the irrigation and farm equipment short lines business back around 1970, selling irrigation and specialized short line equipment,” relates Jerry Knutson, president and owner of Oasis Irrigation in Plainfield, Wisconsin. “He sold Ag-Rain Travelers,…
What’s the Role of a Farm Manager?
It takes trust and confidence to place one special person in charge of managing operations By Joe Kertzman, managing editor, Badger Common’Tater Jeff Suchon, farm manager of Bushman’s Riverside Ranch in Crivitz, Wisconsin, views his position as if he were a member of the Bushman…
Pierogi Casserole
Column and Photos by Ali Carter Pierogis are classic Polish dumplings typically filled with creamy potatoes and cheese, and often topped with sour cream and caramelized onions. In this recipe, we’ve taken all the elements of that classic pierogi and simplified them! This dish makes…
Interview with Charlie Mattek
Charlie Mattek, Sixth-Generation Grower, J.W. Mattek & Sons, Inc. By Joe Kertzman, managing editor, Badger Common’Tater A sixth-generation family farm that carries on the tradition of providing quality seed potatoes to its customers, J.W. Mattek & Sons Inc. has a strong customer base with friendships…
Wisconsin Unites for 70th Annual Grower Ed Conference & Industry Show
The show floor was abuzz, the luncheons, dinners and banquets full, and presentations informative By Joe Kertzman, managing editor, Badger Common’Tater The resolve of Wisconsin potato growers was on full display at the 2019 Grower Education Conference & Industry Show, February 5-7, at the Holiday…
Potato Sausage Skillet
Column and photos by Ali Carter, Wisconsin Potato Growers Auxiliary A one pan meal that takes a mere 30 minutes to prepare, requires only a handful of simple ingredients, and is delicious? Yes, it is possible. And meals like this one are incredibly helpful when…
Interview with Michael Shafel
A fifth-generation family farm, Sunnydale Farms Inc. originated in the early 1900s and is located in Langlade County near Bryant, Wisconsin, where the silt loam topsoil is fertile, and the air is crisp and cool in all but the heat of summer. The county’s unique…
Growers Plan to Reduce Phosphorus Runoff
Unique partnership helps Antigo potato farmers manage runoff and water use By Chuck Bolte, precision ag and nutrient management supervisor, AgSource Laboratories Bringing together different groups is nothing new, and now the growers of the Antigo Flats are teaming with several organizations to meet the…
Hashbrown Breakfast Burritos
Column and photos by Ali Carter, Wisconsin Potato Growers Auxiliary Whether it’s a week day morning with a house full of kids hurriedly getting ready for school, or an early Saturday morning with a full day of fun scheduled, these Hash Brown Breakfast Burritos will…
