Potato Grower

December 2014

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www.potatogrower.com 53 Crystal Green® is a registered trademark of Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies Plant-Activated™ is a trademark of Ostara Guaranteed Analysis: 5-28-0 + 10% Mg Crystal Green is a proud partner of 4R Nutrient Stewardship Contact us today to learn about adding Crystal Green to your nutrients team: CrystalGreen.com Crystal Green ® Plant-Activated™ Phosphorus A single application of Crystal Green ® provides potatoes with a season-long supply of phosphorus on-demand, ensuring your tubers get the P they need during the critical mid- to late-season bulking period. Phosphorus when your potatoes need it. Peace of mind when they don't. 148302Ostara12h.indd 1 10/24/14 3:34 PM This annual harvest immersion tour is an important part of our marketing program. Bloggers have become extremely influential and reach millions of consumers who are actively looking for information on food from reliable, trustworthy sources. The posts from the bloggers who visit Idaho are filled with information, beautiful photography and recipes, but most importantly, they are unbiased. It's a privilege for us to show people what makes potatoes grown in Idaho so unique and why our famous "Grown in Idaho" seal is so important for folks to seek while shopping. PG Digging spuds. (Left) The highlight of the trip was when the bloggers were able dig their own potatoes at Brett Jensen's farm. Brett, who is also chairman of the United States Potato Board, described the planting and harvesting processes and how technology is used to maximize yield and consistently grow a quality potato. Sheds and shipping. At Wadas' impressive fresh-pack facility the group learned how and why Idaho potatoes are graded, inspected and shipped. Look at that view. (Right) The tour concluded at Teton Springs Lodge in Victor. The breathtaking views underscored the richness of Idaho's ideal growing environment.

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