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Warren Ray Beebout Passes Away
Warren Ray Beebout Age 65 of Stevens Point, WI passed away Saturday afternoon August 26, 2017 at his home following a courageous battle with cancer with his loving family at his side. He was a loving husband and father and the very best Papa Beebs.…
U.S. Potato Exports Reach Record Levels
Denver (August 29, 2017) – Exports of all U.S. potatoes and potato products reached a record $1,758,130,172 for the July 2016 – June 2017 marketing year. U.S. exports also achieved a record volume level of 1,712,364 metric tons (MT). At their fresh weight equivalent (FWE),…
Commercial Featuring NHL Hockey Star and Wisconsin Potatoes Complete!
Wisconsin Potatoes Power Performance! Did you know that? America’s favorite vegetable is perfect for preparing your body for and recovering from activity thanks to their complex carbohydrates, their high levels of vitamins and minerals and their other heart-healthy attributes! Just take it from Joe Pavelski…
Wisconsin Spudmobile Supports Military at Illinois Fort2Base Race Event
Supporting our military and the men and women who have fought and continue to fight for our freedoms is an important thing to do. This coming Sunday, August 27th, the Wisconsin potato industry will be doing just that at the 7th annual Fort2Base Race event…
Remote Sensing Conference
Many potato growers, agronomists, and researchers are interested in the use of remote sensing to improve crop management and variety development. A national effort is underway to coordinate these efforts and obtain federal funding for research and extension. Please join us for a one-day conference to hear about the…
CALS Announces 2017 Honorary Recognition Awardees
On Oct. 19, the University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) will present its Honorary Recognition Award to Allan Herrman and Louis Wysocki, its Distinguished Service Award to Robert Kauffman, and its Distinguished Alumni Award to Mary Beth Kirkham. These are the…
NCAT Launches National Survey of Attitudes about Crop Insurance
The 2014 Farm Bill greatly increased access to crop insurance for specialty crop, diversified, and organic growers, but so far only a small percentage of those who are eligible have taken advantage of these new opportunities. The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) is conducting a…
Wisconsin Passes New Laws on Late Blight Abatement and Certified Seed Potatoes
Congratulations to everyone in the Wisconsin potato industry who worked to get SB 20 (regarding late blight), and SB 23 (regarding certified seed potatoes), passed this session. WPVGA Executive Director Tamas Houlihan testified in favor of these bills along with potato growers J.D. Schroeder and…
New Webcast Explores Migration Research of Zebra Chip-Carrying Potato Psyllids
Potato growers looking to reduce the likelihood of a zebra chip disease outbreak have been forced to rely on calendar-based insecticide applications due to the unpredictable arrival of disease-carrying potato psyllids. Providing information about vector migration and overwintering habits is a new educational presentation from…
Rhinelander Field Day at the Lelah Starks Elite Foundation Seed Potato Farm
Directions: Google “UW Seed Potato Farm” 7749 Hwy K, Rhinelander, WI 54501 715-282-5530 715-610-4667 Friday, August 4 10 am start with BBQ to follow by Insight FS Meet at the Tent Seed Program Outlook, Alex Crockford, Program Director Introductions Dr. Yi Wang, Production Specialist, UW-Horticulture…
