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Dawn Ius

Alberta, Canada
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Author of YA novels LIZZIE, OVERDRIVE, A&H (Simon Pulse); Rep'd by @AnneTibbets (DMLA); Editor @SpudSmartMag; Book Coach; Screenwriter; Dane Mom
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Less Nitrogen, Same Potato Yield — Lower Emissions

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By Dawn Ius
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Long-term research points to a practical way to reduce nitrogen fertilizer costs and greenhouse gas emissions — without sacrificing potato productivity. For potato growers, nitrogen is one of the biggest input costs — and one of the hardest to get exactly right. Apply too little and yields can suffer. Apply too much and growers not only spend more than necessary, but risk greater nitrogen losses to the environment.
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Webinar Replay: Storage Turnover — Finishing Strong and Preparing Ahead

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By Dawn Ius
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Miss the latest NAPSO / Spud Smart webinar? We’ve got you covered. Storage season doesn’t end when the doors close — it starts long before that. Watch the webinar replay to hear potato storage experts Tyson Arnold of Industrial Ventilation and Nathan Gelles of DECCO Post-Harvest share practical strategies for protecting crop quality through long-term storage.
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Every Inch Counts: Why Potato Spacing Matters More Than Ever

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By Dawn Ius
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As input costs rise, potato farmer and inventor Craig McCloskey is helping growers make the most of every seed, every drop of fertilizer, and every acre through precision planting. The economics of potato production have changed dramatically over the past decade. Seed costs continue to climb. Fertilizer prices remain volatile. Labour is harder to find. And growers are under increasing pressure to maximize yield and quality while carefully managing every input that goes into a crop.
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