On the daily, my husband and I get asked “How do you guys do it”? You have four busy children, full-time jobs and run from place to place with your kids. Our response is teamwork, communication, organization and preparation ahead of time (and supportive family too of course).

The Red River Valley is the largest producer of red potatoes in the nation and the area’s yellow potato crop is quickly increasing, as production has grown more than 15 percent in the last 10 years, representing nearly 30 percent of the segment, according to Northland Potatoes.

Between the open plains of North Dakota and the forested lake country of northern Minnesota, the Red River Valley is one of the most fertile farming regions in the world thanks to its nutrient-rich black earth, watered by prairie rains instead of irrigation, making it ideal for potato farmers.

Alexandra Farms is excited to reveal the winners of its sixth annual Garden Rose Design Contest! Entries were accepted in two categories: Wedding Work and Everyday Design, and hundreds of entries were submitted by designers from around the world. Alexandra Farms is grateful to all the participants!

Meijer and its customers have diverted 10 million pounds of potential food waste through the Flashfood app, making it the first retailer nationwide to reach this milestone with Flashfood. According to Flashfood data, the most-purchased item from Meijer via Flashfood is the retailer's produce box filled with various fruits and vegetables.

It was 114 years ago when Joseph L. Bushman started his own potato growing operation in Wisconsin, taking advantage of the dark, rich Wisconsin soils.

Today, his legacy lives on as Bushmans’ Inc., a farmer-owned potato producer and the longest continuing potato growing company in the state, dealing in reds, whites, yellows and russets, including norkotahs, silvertons, gold rush and caribou.

At this year’s Global Produce & Floral Show, CMI Orchards will unveil a new, refreshed look for super sweet KIKU brand apples. This updated look will be implemented across all boxes and bags, with artwork delivering emphasis on the unique flavor attributes and superior sweetness of KIKU.