Tom Burfield

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With eyes on prices and the threat of huanglongbing, reasons for optimism remain for the industry.
Exports are on the rise and the Idaho Potato Commission is pursuing an extensive number of international markets.
With some harvest underway and more to come, growers see promising signs from the field.
Ideal conditions have yielded plenty of optimism from the field.
Post-pandemic sales are on a positive trend thanks in part to potatoes’ versatility and sought-after characteristics of certain varieties.
The company continues to grow with the addition of 5,000 square feet of cooling space for its full line of tropical items.
Distributors share their outlooks for sales of fall and winter offerings.
The initiative uses large crates, rather than bulk storage in bins.
The North Dakota State University professor who developed the tuber says it was cross-bred and selected in the Red River Valley, and it is compatible with the region’s short growing season.
Once considered niche by some, the potatoes have experienced significant growth in recent years.