Yearly Archives: 2014
Interview with Rod Beggs
Midwestern Farms was established by a group of central Wisconsin potato growers back in 1977. Formerly owned by Godfrey Erickson, the operation was primarily a packing shed for growers/shareholders such as Fred Reid, L.P. Johnson, Bob and Jim Johnson, Howard Williams, Larry and Randy Bacon,…
September 2014 What’s Cookin’
These recipes were featured on recipe tearpads in the “Wisconsin Potato Varieties” display in the new Wisconsin Spudmobile. You can find them featured in our September 2014 What’s Cookin’ column.
Interview with Mike Gatz
When the Spudmobile was launched on August 12, 2014 at Farm Technology Days in Stevens Point, no one was happier or more proud than Michael Gatz. Gatz has served as Chairman of the WPVGA Promotions Committee for the past three years, during which time he…
In the September 2014 Badger Common’Tater
Wisconsin Spudmobile Hits the Road This is one hot potato! The Wisconsin Spudmobile is on the road. This mobile education unit developed by the Wisconsin Potato &Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) made its debut appearance at Farm Technology Days in Stevens Point, August 12-14. A press…
Interview with Ken Schroeder
There’s something for everyone at the 2014 Farm Technology Days. Just ask Portage County Agriculture Agent Ken Schroeder, who is also serving as the 2014 Farm Technology Days Executive Committee Secretary. Wisconsin Farm Technology Days is a three-day outdoor event showcasing the latest developments…
August 2014 What’s Cookin’
As summer hits the dog days of August, try these recipes with freshly harvested potatoes as featured in our August 2014 What’s Cookin’ column.
In the August 2014 Badger Common’Tater
The Badger Beat By Dr. Paul D. Mitchell, UW Dept. of Agricultural and Applied Economics Farm Bill Commodity Programs: Farmers Face Important Long-Term Decisions The 2014 Farm Bill finally passed in February, more than a little late after months of political drama. For the last…
July 2014 What’s Cookin’
Summertime means potato salad season is here. Try these tasty recipes at your next picnic as featured in our July 2014 What’s Cookin’ column.
Interview with Haven Baker
The J.R. Simplot Company is both a pioneering potato processor and food company. With over 60 years in the potato business, Simplot believes there are a number of significant areas where biotechnology can benefit many of the entities that make up the potato food chain.…
In the June 2014 Badger Common’Tater
Getting Creative with Fresh Market Potato Vine Kill By Jed Colquhoun, Professor and Extension Specialist, University of Wisconsin-Madison The financial benefit of being first to the fresh potato market, particularly in highly sought after specialty varieties, is significant in most years. This market advantage, however,…