Droughts Effect on Wisconsin Crops
Fourteen southern counties are now designated as suffering from a moderate drought. How is the Wisconsin drought affecting the summer 2012 crops? Experts feel that as of now, potatoes and sweet corn will be okay – and may even benefit from the heat. However, tomatoes…
Secrets to a Great Potato Salad
Cold potato salad is perfect for summer picnics and cook-outs. But sometimes, someone’s potato salad misses the mark — mushy, flavorless, or maybe just too traditional. Here are a few tips to help you serve a better Wisconsin potato salad every time. Pick the perfect…
Cold Potato Recipes for a Hot 4th of July
It’s hot outside! And what better way to cool up and fuel up than a nice cold potato dish? Potatoes are packed with nutrition: 620 g of potassium 45% of recommended daily Vitamin C intake 2 g of fiber And potatoes are gluten-free, fat-free, cholesterol-free…
Potato Salad is the Number One BBQ Side
Americans across the country have pronounced potato salad their No. 1 pick among healthy BBQ side dishes. According to a poll on CookingLight.com, potato salad is the favorite healthy summer side, surpassing other traditional sides like coleslaw, pasta salad and baked beans. The good news…
Making a Difference, One Potato Meal at a Time
Wisconsin potato industry packs over 100,000 meals at Feed My Starving Children Mobile Packing Event For the second year in a row, the Wisconsin potato industry joined forces to help alleviate world hunger. Over 250 volunteers, many with ties to the Wisconsin potato industry, packed…
Summer is Here — Enjoy Blue Wisconsin Potato Salad
Looking to add a little color to your next summer cookout? Try Blue Potato Salad. Chef Jerry Garcia will show you how easy it is to make and the unique character of Wisconsin blue potatoes.
Vegetarian Summer Potato Recipes
Enjoy this collection of vegetarian recipes that are perfect for summer grilling and picnics! Lemony Potato Salad Chili-Lime Grilled Sweet Potatoes Creamy Dill Potato Salad (vegan) Cilantro Red Potato Salad Wrap
Seven Great Organic Ways to Plant Potatoes
Most of us assume there’s only one way to plant potatoes — in hilled rows. But thanks to Organic Gardening magazine, you have seven different ways of planting potatoes — and the information you need to decide which way works best for you. In this article, Doug…
