News on The Potato Supply Chain from North Dakota

Cooking with Science
January 18, 2024

USDA Scientists Work to Ensure Nutritious and High-Quality Potatoes are Available During the Winter Season and All Year Round

Scientists at the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) use innovative technology to study the lifecycle of potatoes (including development, production, and postharvest storage)
Black Gold Farms welcomes Heath Webber to lead financial team
April 06, 2023

Black Gold Farms welcomes Heath Webber to lead financial team

Heath Webber, CPA, joins Black Gold Farms as Chief Financial Officer. Webber has more than 30 years of finance experience and a combined ten years in the CFO role.
Northern Plains potato crop is looking good with harvest on the horizon.
August 30, 2022

Northern Plains (US) potato crop is looking good with harvest on the horizon

The Red River Valley potato crop has overcome getting into the ground later than optimal to looking like one of the best in the last few years, said farmers and researchers who gathered at Hoverson Farms near Larimore
NDSU develops potato variety now approved for McDonalds World Famous Fries
June 19, 2022

Potato variety 'Dakota Russet' now approved for McDonald's World Famous Fries

The most recent potato variety to join the list of approved McDonald’s potato varieties is the Dakota Russet, developed at North Dakota State University by Asunta Thompson
Black Gold Farms welcomes Mark Knight as Chief Operating Officer
April 14, 2022

Black Gold Farms welcomes Mark Knight as Chief Operating Officer

Potato company Black Gold Farms appoints Mark Knight as Chief Operating Officer to its executive team
Why, What and How: 3 Important Questions to Examine and Improve Tillage Practices
January 17, 2022

Improve Tillage Practices: Important Questions to Examine

Tillage gets a bad reputation. The truth is, no single method of tillage practice is 'bad', as long as it is done mindfully, timely, and with purpose. Look for precision agriculture solutions and the right equipment to meet your tillage goals
North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension soil science specialist Dave Franzen examines soybeans in a field.
October 05, 2021

Fertilizer Prices for 2022 Crop Will Be Near or Above Historic Highs

North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension specialist shares tips for improving profitability during times of high fertilizer prices.
Heat, drought stress Red River Valley potato crop, resulting in quality, yield reduction of table stock
August 29, 2021

Heat, drought stress Red River Valley potato crop, resulting in quality, yield reduction of table stock

The toll that hot dry weather took on the Red River Valley 2021 potato crop won’t be visible until harvest begins in a few weeks, but it’s already clear it has affected yields and quality.
Black Gold Farms finds an opportunity to increase shipping reliability with the launch of new company, Horizon Logistics LLC.
October 11, 2019

Black Gold Farms finds an opportunity to increase shipping reliability with the launch of new company, Horizon Logistics LLC.

Horizon Logistics is a new company formed by the Halverson Family and Black Gold Farms. Headquartered in Grand Forks, N.D., Horizon Logistics is an independent, full service, asset-based transportation company serving Black Gold Farms.
Black Gold Farms announces the promotions of Mike Behrendt and Keith Groven
September 30, 2019

Black Gold Farms announces the promotions of Mike Behrendt and Keith Groven

Black Gold Farms announces the promotions of Mike Behrendt and Keith Groven. Behrendt, held the role of Midwest Director of Operations. Groven, held the role of Fresh Sales Manager and will transition to Director of Operations.
Planting report: Wet spring delays showing up in the numbers
June 03, 2019

United States Potato Planting progress: wet spring delays showing up in the numbers

Updates from the United States Department of Agriculture - National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA-NASS) on the progress of (potato) planting throughout the United States. An overview.
Black Gold Farms appoints Kerwin Bradley as Chief Production Officer
February 18, 2019

Black Gold Farms appoints Kerwin Bradley as Chief Production Officer

Black Gold Farms recently announced that Kerwin Bradley has joined the organization as the Chief Production Officer (CPO). As CPO, Kerwin will support all aspects of crop production and sit on the executive team.
Cold, wet weather threatens potatoes in Red River Valley
October 16, 2018

Cold, wet weather threatens potatoes in Red River Valley

With low temperatures from last week expected to linger into this week, harvest is not looking good for potato farmers in the Red River Valley
USDA buys large amount of red potatoes to increase the market price
July 02, 2018

USDA buys large amount of red potatoes to 'reduce the strain on red potato producers'

Red Potato Farmers in North Dakota and Minnesota helped out by a $3 million in purchase of red potatoes for nutrition assistance programs through U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS).
Potatoes look good in North Dakota, Minnesota.
August 29, 2017

Potatoes look good in North Dakota, Minnesota

Red River Valley potato growers generally have avoided drought and deluge this growing season. That bodes well for the soon-to-begin 2017 harvest.
Red River Valley Potatoes launches New Website
November 14, 2016

Red River Valley Potatoes launches New Website

Northern Plains Potato Growers Association (NPPGA) has launched a new website, one entirely dedicated to promoting potatoes grown for the fresh market and branded as Red River Valley Potatoes. Fittingly, the new web address is RedRiverValleyPotatoes.com.
Rains again cause trouble for Potato farmers in the Red River Valley
September 27, 2016

Rains again cause trouble for Potato farmers in the Red River Valley

Just when some potato growers in the Red River Valley were beginning to make some progress with the harvest, Mother Nature stepped in and slammed the door.
Potato Psyllid Alert for North Dakota
August 11, 2016

Potato Psyllid Alert for North Dakota

Potato psyllids have been reported in specific fields in western and central North Dakota. At this point populations are not widespread.

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