Arino™ insecticide/nematicide represents a novel and unique advancement in potato crop protection, utilizing RinoTec™ technology to combat a range of costly soil-dwelling pests. This product, which secured EPA registration in March 2025 with a tolerance exemption, has been successfully and extensively tested over the past five years by universities and third-party CROs, demonstrating strong activity […]
Event Location: Cultivation Stage
Potato early dying complex, caused by the fungal pathogen Verticillium dahliae and Pratylenchus root lesion nematodes, is an economically important disease of potato in the United States. Symptoms include unilateral wilting, chorosis and necrosis of leaves, and brown vascular discoloration of stems, resulting decreased tuber yield and quality. Traditional management of Verticillium wilt and nematodes […]
People often focus on becoming competent in their areas of weakness, but despite all efforts they never become exceptional. In a strength-based culture people instead invest in improving their areas of talent, allowing them to excel in their career and life. During this session participants will be introduced to the principles of a strengths-based culture […]
Employees make decisions and take actions every day that can affect your workforce and organization. Yet, only 32 percent of the employees in the U.S. are engaged, 23 percent worldwide. During this session you will be introduced to Gallup’s framework to improve employee engagement, increase productivity and profitability while reducing absenteeism, turnover, and accidents. Mike […]
For the past couple of years, the Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation’s (Potato LEAF) has developed a new leadership program entitled Leadership in the Field: From Battlefield to Potato Field. Join Federally Licensed Gettysburg Battlefield Guide and Marine Corps Colonel Rob Abbott (USMC retired) as he discusses leadership succession on the battlefield and how these […]
Gain insight into current efforts to ensure that America’s farmers, ranchers and growers have access to a stable and secure workforce now and in the future. This session will focus on efforts, led by the Agriculture Workforce Coalition (AWC) and the Ag Labor Policy Group (ALPG), to improve the agricultural labor situation in the U.S. […]
In today’s fast-paced produce and supply chain industry, standing out is no longer just about quality products—it’s about the story you tell. This session will explore how companies, growers, and brands can redefine the way they communicate their values, purpose, and identity to customers and consumers alike. Drawing from real-world examples and industry insights, Patrick […]
Join ASA’s Jeff DeWald and industry veterans Bob Mattive, Kathy Michael Sponheim and Tyler Mitchell as they share valuable insights into their families’ succession planning journey. What were the challenges – both the ones they had anticipated and the ones which came as a surprise? How did their family balance the objectives of the senior […]
For the past couple of years, the Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation’s (Potato LEAF) has developed a new leadership program entitled Leadership in the Field: From Battlefield to Potato Field. Join Federally Licensed Gettysburg Battlefield Guide and Marine Corps Colonel Rob Abbott (USMC retired) has he discusses the mental health challenges as faced by […]
The potato industry is facing unprecedented challenges: climate change, emerging pests and diseases, evolving consumer expectations, and increasing market demands. Meeting these challenges requires innovation that is both rapid and sustainable. This session will explore a new public–private partnership framework designed to accelerate potato breeding and deliver novel varieties to the marketplace. Leaders from Michigan […]