Potato Bytes
05.23.2023

News from Northland Potato Growers Association
Serving the potato industry in North Dakota and Northwest Minnesota.
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Potato Planting Makes Rapid Progress in North Dakota

USDA Potato Progress & Condition Report
Week Ending: 5-21-2023

NORTH DAKOTA - Potatoes planting is 60% complete, that compares to just 20% last week and well ahead of 11% last year, and ahead of 54% average.

MINNESOTA - Potato planting is 56% complete, that compares to 40% last week and 54% last year, but behind the 5-yr average of 74%.

USDA Crop Progress & Condition Report for ALL crops: ND - MN
Northland Potato Exhibits for First Time in the North Dakota Pavilion at the National Restaurant Show

Northland Potato Growers Assn. is no stranger to the huge National Restaurant  Association Show in Chicago, but set up a booth under a new banner this year. The North Dakota Dept. of Ag joins Minnesota and many other states hosting spaces for their state's exhibitors.

The North Dakota Dept. of Ag banner hangs proudly at the National Restaurant  Show in Chicago. The huge four-day show wraps up today.
Rhonda Sylskar and Tom Campbell from Campbell Farms in Grafton spent some time in the NPGA booth with NPGA's Jacey Kuersteiner (center).
Time to Register for the 2023 Crop Transition Conference

This year's Crop Transition Conference will be at the Crowne Plaza Suites in Bloomington, MN, Thursday and Friday June 15th and 16th. The annual event gives growers an insightful outlook into the 2023 crop year.

United Potato Growers of Canada and America will hold members-only meetings Thursday morning and afternoon respectively. A welcoming reception open to all growers will start at 4:30 PM followed by a light rail trip to Minneapolis to watch the Minnesota Twins take on the Detroit Tigers.

Friday begins with a continental breakfast at 8:00 AM followed by the Crop Transition Conference which is open to all growers. A noon lunch will conclude the conference.

There is no cost for those attending thanks to sponsorships from AMVAC and the United Potato Growers of America.

For more information and to register CLICK HERE.
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NDSU Extension to Host Energizing Entrepreneurs Conference

Anyone who wants to start a business in their rural community will have an opportunity to be inspired at Energizing Entrepreneurs, a conference North Dakota State University Extension is hosting May 16-17 in Hazen, North Dakota.

“What’s special about this conference is that it will take place in a rural community targeted at rural entrepreneurs or anyone else with an idea and passion to make their opportunities right where they are,” says Jodi Bruns, NDSU Extension leadership and civic engagement specialist.

During the conference, keynote speaker Kevin Black, CEO of Creedence Energy Services, will share his entrepreneurship story and insights from co-founding Creedence in 2014 with two of his cousins.

Since 2014, Black has guided the company’s growth to a national reach. The company provides energy partners with chemical solutions that generate value for their business through developing cutting-edge technology. Family ties to the industry run deep for Black who followed the footsteps of his father, grandfather and great-grandfather into the oil industry.

Matt and Katie Chausse, from Fargo, North Dakota, will share their story as co-founders of Be More Colorful in 2016.

By creating interactive virtual tours and virtual reality (VR) experiences for anything from residential real estate to products to travel, the business has grown to provide immersive career exploration experiences to students and adult career seekers. Be More Colorful has grown from a team of two to a team of eight since 2016.

In addition to the keynote presentations, participants will be able to attend breakout sessions that focus on four tracks:

  • Meeting rural health care needs
  • Business succession for the next generation
  • Business branding
  • Getting creative to make a living

“The Energizing Entrepreneurs conference is a concept that has been popular in other states,” says Bruns. “This conference is different in that it won’t be held in a convention hall, but rather the breakout sessions will be held in local businesses around Hazen.

“If you’ve ever thought about starting a business in rural North Dakota, this conference will give you the spark and the tools to get started.”
Space is limited, so those planning to attend should register as early as possible. Visit ndsu.ag/energize for more information and to register.

 
Summer Salad with Rosemary Potato Croutons


The potatoes are golden and crisp on the outside while being soft and tender on the inside, the perfect combination of flavors with the roasted garlic and herbs. The salad is full of fresh, crunchy elements and the honey mustard dressing adds a hint of sweetness and tanginess. The combination of textures and flavors creates a delicious and nutritious meal that is sure to please.

Dish: Salad
Cuisine: American
Prep Method: Roasted
Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 30 min


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Coming Events @ a Glance

May 20-23

June 15-16

June 27-29

July 20
  • NPGA Golf Open - Park River, ND

August 24
  • NPGA Field Day - Larimore, Forest River Colony and Hoople, ND

September 5 - 9