Yearly Archives: 2022
Potatoes not Associated with Heart Risk Among Adolescent Girls
New study finds eating spuds is also linked to improved nutrient intakes in ‘tweens’ By the Alliance for Potato Research and Education (APRE) Adolescence is a critical period for the evolution of cardiometabolic risk factors that are largely influenced by diet and lifestyle. Understanding these…
Interview with Steve Tatro
By Joe Kertzman, managing editor, Badger Common’Tater The name T.I.P.—Tatro Irrigation & Potato—says a lot, but it doesn’t say it all. Not only does the company manufacture and deal in potato and irrigation equipment, but it has expanded over the past 46 years to offer…
Air Fryer Potato Croquettes
Potato croquettes are crispy on the outside and soft and tender inside Column and photos by Ali Carter, Wisconsin Potato Growers Auxiliary This is a wonderful way to use up leftover mashed potatoes, and it is a recipe that is sure to please everyone! Air…
All Systems Were a Go for Grower Ed Conference & 72nd Annual Industry Show
WPVGA & UW Division of Extension hold trade show and educational presentations for the ages By Joe Kertzman, managing editor, Badger Common’Tater Anticipating the event more than ever, 2022 Grower Education Conference & Industry Show attendees overwhelmingly indicated that it was nice to be back…
Interview with Jeremie Pavelski
By Joe Kertzman, managing editor, Badger Common’Tater When it comes down to it, Heartland Farms has always been “Farming for the Future.” After all, the fifth-generation potato and vegetable operation in Hancock, Wisconsin, has been family owned since 1873, and prides itself on a dedication…
Puff Pastry Tater Tarts
Column and photos by Ali Carter, Wisconsin Potato Growers Auxiliary The savory pastry is delicious and easy to prepare. Serve it with a green salad, and you have yourself the makings of a fabulous spring brunch! This recipe uses puff pastry. If you’ve never made…
2021 Year in Review: Multiple Challenges Met!
The WPVGA overcame obstacles to have a successful year as an organization By Tamas Houlihan, WPVGA Executive Director 2021 can be described as a year that brought forth one challenge after another. To the great credit of our membership, these challenges were met, one by…
Interview with Trent Cousins
Trent Cousins, partner, Allan Equipment Manufacturing Ltd. By Joe Kertzman, managing editor, Badger Common’Tater Allan Equipment designs and manufactures potato harvesting equipment in Prince Edward Island (PEI), Canada, and has a storied history of over 60 years in business. Don Allan built the first potato…
Baked Camembert and Potatoes
This Dish Even Sounds Rich The author was intrigued by the melty, cheesy, buttery-ness of Baked Camembert and Potatoes Column and photos by Ali Carter, Wisconsin Potato Growers Auxiliary Recently, a friend of mine sent me a short video clip of United Kingdom Chef Poppy…
The Future of Food is Wild
The International Potato Center uses wild crop relatives to develop a late blight-resistant potato variety Article courtesy of Crop Trust and www.croptrust.org, “Securing our Food, Forever” Potatoes are grown all around the world, and almost everywhere, they are threatened by late blight, a wind-borne disease…