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27/10/2025

Here is another interesting presentation at the Washington Oregon Potato Conference Ag Innovation Session from earlier this year. Monty Teeter of Dragon-Line shares information on the benefits of this irrigation system. His presentation is titled, "Boosting Pivot Efficiency With Mobile Drip Irrigation. Later in the presentation, at about 20 minutes, Washington State University's Jacob Meeuwsen presents his research information on the mobile drip irrigation system.

24/10/2025

The Washington Oregon Potato Conference always has some interesting presentations during its Ag Innovation Session. Here is one by Blake Farris, the regional pre-sales manager for Ecorobotix. The title of his presentation was AI-Powered Innovations In Ag Spraying.

27/09/2025

Even if you're not involved in the ag industry, you've heard of the MAHA movement. Beth Johnson does a great job of explaining the movement, the players behind it and what it means for agriculture. Her presentation took place at the Idaho Grower Shippers Association annual meeting in late August.

25/09/2025

Idaho Lt. Governor Scott Bedke talked about the recent water mitigation talks that took place in the state over the past several months. Water issues, specifically irrigation issues, have been a hot topic in Idaho for the past couple of years. Bedke's presentation took place at this year's Idaho Grower Shippers Association annual meeting.

28/08/2025

Dr. Jeff Miller of Miller Research LLC made a presentation at this week's Idaho Grower Shippers Association convention titled, "How Much Pesticide Is On My Plate?" We've heard Dr. Miller share this presentation before but it bears repeating as potatoes again are being vilified as being part of the Dirty Dozen by an organization as Dr. Miller details.

The 35th annual Potato Grower Magazine Golf Scramble saw the winners from last year's event win the tournament again for...
17/07/2025

The 35th annual Potato Grower Magazine Golf Scramble saw the winners from last year's event win the tournament again for back-to-back wins. The winning team of Ragen Darrington, Jonny Webster, Andrew Roberts and Kendal Rolfe hit a blistering 57 for the tourney title. Here is a look back at some of the action that took place at the Idaho Falls Country Club. The results (and more photos) are here: https://www.potatogrower.com/2025/07/winning-team-on-a-roll

02/04/2025

Oregon Potato Commission Executive Director Gary Roth gave his annual update on the OPC's efforts to publicize, market and promote Oregon potatoes at the Washington Oregon Potato Conference.

02/04/2025

Dr. Jacob Blauer, Washington State University, provided some great insight into wound healing in potatoes during the Idaho Potato Conference in Pocatello. His presentation was titled "Considerations and Factors Influencing Wound Healing."

02/04/2025

PART TWO: We heard three different presentations this past winter on the EPA's new Bulletins Live! Two. One presentation was at the Snake River Sugarbeet Conference in Burley, Idaho, one (a panel discussion) was at the National Potato Council Potato Expo and the third at the Washington Oregon Potato Conference. Here is PART TWO (watch this one second -- it will make more sense) of the presentation from the Snake River Sugarbeet Conference. The presentation was made by Dani Lightie. We'll also post the other presentations.

02/04/2025

PART ONE: We heard three different presentations this past winter on the EPA's new Bulletins Live! Two. One presentation was at the Snake River Sugarbeet Conference in Burley, Idaho, one (a panel discussion) was at the National Potato Council Potato Expo and the third at the Washington Oregon Potato Conference. Here is PART ONE (watch this one first) of the presentation from the Snake River Sugarbeet Conference. The presentation was made by Dani Lightie. We'll also post the other presentations.

02/04/2025

We heard three different presentations this past winter on the EPA's new Bulletins Live! Two. One presentation was at a sugarbeet meeting, one (a panel discussion) was at the National Potato Council Potato Expo and the third at the Washington Oregon Potato Conference. Here is the one from the Washington Oregon Potato Conference. Titled "Response to EPA Rulings Regarding Pesticide Use in Consideration of the Endangered Species Act," this presentation was given by Abigail Nickelson from the Washington State Department of Agriculture. We'll also post the other presentations.

A fairly nice day greeted those who attended the Logan Farm Equipment/Tri Steel Mfg., open house March 12 at its new sho...
13/03/2025

A fairly nice day greeted those who attended the Logan Farm Equipment/Tri Steel Mfg., open house March 12 at its new shop and office facility just south of Rexburg, ID.

In addition to numerous pieces of new and used equipment on display outside – including an Allan Equipment harvester – there was several items on display inside the shop area of the new building.

Here are a few photos from the day’s events.

To see more photos, go here: https://www.potatogrower.com/2025/03/all-things-potato-equipment-on

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