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Potato News from Washington


Cockerill Relies on Key Technology’s Herbert OCULUS Optical Sorters for Whole Potatoes
February 01, 2023
UK Potato packer Cockerill relies on five Herbert OCULUS optical sorters from Key Technology to ensure final product quality.

Key Technology Appoints Jack Lee as President, Key Technology – Americas
November 09, 2022
Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, announces the appointment of Jack Lee as President, Key Technology – Americas.

Reser’s Fine Foods opens new state-of-the-art potato processing plant in Pasco, Washington
September 27, 2022
A new Reser’s Fine Foods plant in Pasco is a testament to how the company, which started in a farmhouse kitchen, became one of the most successful private businesses in the country.

How can we improve soil health in potato cropping systems?
August 02, 2022
Minimizing soil disturbance is one of the key tenets promoted to build soil health in agricultural systems. Many farmers across the country have adopted reduced and no-till systems to build soil carbon, a central component to healthy soils.

June 23: WSU Potato Field Day offers a look at seed and pest studies, virus-sniffing dog
June 16, 2022
At their 400-acre Othello research farm, Washington State University scientists study seed quality, new varieties, pests, and growing practices to help Northwest potatoes thrive

Key Technology Introduces New Auto Diverter for Vibratory Conveyors
June 16, 2022
Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, introduces its new and improved Auto Diverter for its popular Iso-Flo® vibratory conveyors.

Yara establishes Potato Incubator Farm in Washington to study Crop Nutrition synergy and Carbon Footprint Reduction
April 27, 2022
Yara has recently established a new Incubator Farm, aimed at exploring how a complete potato crop nutrition program that drives productivity and grower profitability can simultaneously lead to a reduced carbon footprint.

Key Technology Appoints Buffy Hagerman as Marketing Communications Manager
January 10, 2022
Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, announces the appointment of Buffy Hagerman as Marketing Communications Manager.

Cathy Burns (PMA) and Tom Stenzel (United Fresh) Announce Industry Officers of New Association after its merger.
August 29, 2021
Future Co-CEOs Cathy Burns of Produce Marketing Association (PMA) and Tom Stenzel of United Fresh have named the Executive Committee that will serve as officers for the new association.

Key Technology Introduces Key Discovery, a new Software Suite for its Sorting Systems
August 02, 2021
Key Technology introduces Key Discovery™. This suite of software solutions transforms Key’s digital sorting systems into IIoT connected devices that collect, analyze and share data while sorting product.

Key Technology Introduces Marathon® Vibratory Conveyors with Monobeam Construction
July 05, 2021
Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, introduces its Marathon® vibratory conveyors with monobeam construction.

Key Technology Introduces Global View™ for its VERYX digital sorters
March 05, 2021
Key Technology introduces Global View™, a patented new software-driven capability for their VERYX® digital sorters. This unique software optimizes product quality, increases yield, collects more sophisticated data and reduces the need for manual inspection.