NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2019 Issue 8 | Volume 57 contents COLUMNS 6 Taking Stock 30 Potatoes USA 31 Idaho Potato Commission 32 United Potato Growers of America 33 National Potato Council DEPARTMENTS 26 8 Cultivar Corner 34 Calendar 34 Advertiser Index 35 Spudman7: Kelly Turner ON THE COVER 22 26 FEATURES 8 The Caribou Crew Irrigation advancements, Caribou russet help keep Irving Farms at forefront of Maine potato industry 12 State Seed Report It was a 'challenging' growing season for many 4 Spudman.com 22 Freight Update Shipping industry continues to be volatile, as carriers balance drivers, cargo 28 The North American Seed Potato Health Certificate One-stop shopping for seed potato health info Irving Farms co-owners, from left, Scott, Robbie and Jeff Irving, stand in front of a pile of Caribou russets at their storage shed in Aroostook County, Maine. Photo: Jessica McNamara EXCLUSIVE ONLINE CONTENT Farmer Stress Education specialists taking steps to help farmers cope on Spudman.com Late blight testing with smartphone New technology allows for detection using only phone, plug-in device on Spudman.comhttp://www.Spudman.com http://www.Spudman.com http://www.Spudman.com