Yearly Archives: 2018
Interview with Jon Jacobs
Having been involved with potatoes in production or processing his entire career, Jon Jacobs’ father, Greg, founded Cedar River Potato Co. in 1990, in Colfax, Wisconsin, when he decided to get back into the production side of the business as a contract grower. At that…
The WPVGA Turns 70 Years Young!
Celebrating its 70th anniversary, the WPVGA continues to serve its members as envisioned in 1948 By Joe Kertzman, managing editor, Badger Common’Tater Things were happening in 1948—some lucky Americans bought television sets, the LP (long play) phonograph record came into vogue, as did affordable post-World…
Indulge in Irish Colcannon—Creamed Potatoes & Cabbage!
Column and photos by Ali Carter, Wisconsin Potato Growers Auxiliary Although none of us are Irish and we are not typically ones to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day, it sometimes ends up being a bit of a fun requirement. March at the Carter house is filled…
Interview with Adam Flyte
From Goldrush and Silverton potatoes to hydroponic tomatoes, Flyte Family Farms thrives on diversity. It is a cornucopia of potatoes, tomatoes, field corn and sweet corn, sweet potatoes, soybeans, hay, peas, snap beans, strawberries, blueberries, cucumbers, peppers and even livestock. Adam Flyte is one of…
Your French Fries May NOT Be So Deadly After All!
Disputing a recent study, sources point out the nutritional value of fried potatoes By Joe Kertzman, managing editor, Badger Common’Tater On June 13, 2017, AARP (the American Association of Retired Persons) released an article titled “Your Fries May Be Deadly,” by Cheryl Bond-Nelms, stating that…
Rustic Potato Galette is Scrumptious with Olive Season Salt
Column and photos by Ali Carter, Wisconsin Potato Growers Auxiliary Galettes fall under the category of recipe items that sound fancier to make than they are. Basically pastries with edges folded around filling, free-form style, and baked on a sheet pan, these pastries are super…
Interview with Joe Bushman
The Bushmans have been growing potatoes for more than a century in the Galloway, Wisconsin, area. Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association Hall of Famer Joseph Bushman began farming there in 1909. Joseph’s grandsons, Joe (this issue’s interviewee), Brian, Bob, Jon and Jerome (Jerry) all continue…
Growers Participate in Remote Sensing Conference
Forum for farmers and other industry reps examines remote sensing research and strategies By Joe Kertzman, Badger Common’Tater Many potato growers, agronomists and researchers are interested in the use of remote sensing to improve crop management and variety development. A Remote Sensing Conference, held on…
Zucchini Roll-Ups Stuffed with Spinach Potato Filling
Column and photos by Ali Carter, Wisconsin Potato Growers Auxiliary Happy New Year! With the indulgence of the holidays behind us, and as we settle fully into 2018, we’re due for a healthier potato option … don’t ya think? And healthy does not mean boring!…
Interview with Mike Carter
Sometimes an interview subject comes along who seems a natural fit—someone who has not only held multiple highly visible positions in the industry, but who fights for its causes, and volunteers his time to help others. The path that led Bushmans’ Inc. CEO Mike Carter…
