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Columbia, United States
As seen in: Fruit Growers News, Produce Processing, Spudman, Vegetable Growers News, Chron, Baltimore Sun, The Virginian-Pilot, Daily Press (Newport News, VA), The Horry Independent, Wisconsin State Farmer, Charleston Regional Business Journal, GSA Business, The Columbia Star, Columbia Regional Business Report and
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New automated tech digs deeper and faster into soil health

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By Melinda Waldrop Verified
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As the old adage goes, you can’t manage what you can’t measure. A Netherlands-based agritech startup aims to make measuring soil health a more scientific process — and improving it more efficient. Antonie, founded in 2021 by Bob Klein Lankhorst, Peter den Hartog and Jerome H. Mol, uses automated microscopy and artificial intelligence to provide accurate, affordable biological soil analysis.
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2026 Spudwoman of the Year Nicole Nichol drives variety development, industry improvement

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By Melinda Waldrop Verified
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Most career fields have a Holy Grail of achievement — tenure for professors, a Nobel Prize for scientists, a Pulitzer for journalists. The equivalent for those who work to develop new varieties of processing potatoes is approval by a global quick service restaurant (QSR) like McDonald’s, among others. Acceptance of a new variety can dramatically shift the production landscape for growers and drive the industry toward greater sustainability. Receiving such news is the culmination of years of work.
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Balancing the backbone of crop nutrition

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By Melinda Waldrop Verified
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Nitrogen delivery crucial to development, yield and return on investment Nitrogen is fundamental in every stage of crop fertilization and nutrient management. Administered early, it helps build a robust canopy, ensuring optimal carbohydrate production in leaves. As the potato crop grows, nitrogen helps maintain the greenness of the canopy and maximize yield. As vital as the element is, getting its application rates right is equally crucial.
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