Nutrien Ag Solutions to take a deep dive into the evolving world of fertilizer pricing and product market trends, offering key insights to what is changing the fertilizer industry. We will examine the near-term challenges, from fluctuating prices to geopolitical events that are shaping global fertilizer supply sheds. Additionally, we’ll explore how strategic investments made […]
Event Type: Breakout Sessions
Dive into the crucial role produce plays in driving retail success. Attendees will gain insights into the current state of fresh produce in grocery stores, including key sales trends, consumer preferences, and the growing demand for versatile and convenient products. Experts will explore how produce can help retailers increase basket sizes, enhance shopper loyalty, and […]
The opening of Mexico to fresh table stock exports has created significant benefits for U.S. producers, Mexican consumers and even Mexican growers as demand for potatoes increases. Hear from a panel of experts on how the market was finally opened, the steps that are being taken every day to increase demand for potatoes in Mexico […]
The demand for artificial intelligence (AI) to size and grade potatoes is increasing. As the demand for AI increases, so does the number of AI solutions. However, not all AI solutions are created equal. In this session, session leaders will describe three simple tests that any potato shed can perform to determine the quality of […]
While glyphosate-based herbicides on not used specifically in potatoes, they have been an important tool for crop producers in the battle against weeds. However, in March of 2015 the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified glyphosate as “probably carcinogenic to humans.” Since then, numerous lawsuits have sought to demonstrate that glyphosate use causes […]
For the past decade, we have used satellites, drones, agronomy experts, and artificial intelligence to measure and predict potato growth. Through rigorous data collection, the use of different emerging technologies, and deep expertise on the potato crop, we have monitored over one-million acres and over 60 different potato varieties with the goal of understanding what […]
As the understanding of plant genetics continues to evolve at a rapid pace, we see the breeding methods being used evolving as well. Tools such as gene editing are enabling plant breeders to be more precise and efficient in their efforts to develop new, more resilient varieties. Also, the introduction of true potato seed (TPS) […]
The “Improving Soil Health Through Potato Supply Chains” project is a $10.4 million initiative, funded with $6.9 million from the USDA’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), along with contributions from McCain Foods, the lead partner, and Campbell’s Soup. Over the next five years, the project will provide potato growers in Wisconsin and Maine with financial […]
Late blight has a long history of wreaking havoc on potato production dating back to the historic crop failures of the Irish Potato Famine. Despite enormous progress in production practices, disease management chemistry, and crop genetics, late blight continues to lurk as one of the most serious threats to commercial potato production. One reason for […]
Every growing season comes with the same question. What is the weather going to be like this year? Although the weather at a specific location can only be forecasted accurately for a few days into the future, the interactions between the atmosphere and the oceans do give strong hints as to what the general weather should be […]