Volume 50 Issue 4
Contents
"DOWN THE ROAD"
IS HERE
Here's what you need to know about
changes to the tax code.
PAGE
20
DEPARTMENTS
6 Calendar
8 Between the rows
Why trusting idiots is really your only
option
10 new ProduCts
12 around the Vine
50 FOR 50
14 BlaCk Gold Farms
15 miller researCh
16 wonG/Chin Family
18 keith & helen masser
FEATURES
20 "down the road" is here
Here's what you need to know about
changes to the tax code.
BUYERS' GUIDE
24 herBiCides
DIGGIN' IN
30 the riGht dose
Learning to use plant growth
regulators in potato production
32 CoVerinG the Bases
Studying cover crops to optimize soil
health and carbon capture
COLUMNS
34 washinGton state Potato
Commission
Even after a rough patch, there's
reason for optimism.
35 wisConsin Potato & VeGetaBle
Growers assoCiation
Wisconsin potatoes perform well in
retail promotion
36 united Potato Growers oF
ameriCa
Can fresh potato growers determine
their own economic future?
37 national Potato CounCil
The future of the potato industry is
both challenging and bright.
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