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DIGGIN’ IN 26 A NEW TOOL
Burning off buds/peepers on the packing line
30 CONTRIBUTING TO THE FUTURE UW-Madison student awarded Syngenta potato scholarship
ON THE COVER: Water and time are both precious resources. In this issue, we’re spotlighting nine time-saving, water-saving irrigation products in our Irrigation Buyer’s Guide. Photo by Tyler J. Baum.
BUYERS GUIDE 32 9 IRRIGATION PRODUCTS Saving time and water
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GROWER OF THE MONTH ARNOLD MACK OF LAKE WALES, FLA.
FEATURES 16 WATERMELONS AND POTATOES Grower of the Month: Arnold Mack of Lake Wales, Fla.
22 THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT QUESTIONS Yes, PVY really does reduce yield—and more
DEPARTMENTS 8 MEET THE EXPERTS
10 CALENDAR 14 AROUND THE VINE 46 FINAL PASS
COLUMNS 6 FROM THE FIELD
41 GUEST COLUMN 42 IDAHO POTATO COMMISSION 43 UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO
44 UNITED POTATO GROWERS OF AMERICA
45 UNITED STATES POTATO BOARD
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