b'Ap[ril202287, 293CONTENTS 4 NPPGA Marketing Message Andys Advice: 12Understanding Plant Publisher5 Potato Associate SpotlightGrowth Regulators Use Northern Plains Potato Growers Assn.On SeedGeneral Manager6 Potatoes USA MessageTodd Phelps16 Crystal Fresh Market Trial 8 NPC Message 2021 Summary 10 Recipe Page23 An Inside Look AtPILI Training OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE NORTHERN PLAINS POTATO GROWERS ASSOCIATIONOn the coverNPPGA Staff2022April President Donavon JohnsonA picture of a potato field in full bloom.Office Manager Jacey KuersteinerCommunications Director Ted Kreis 152 NDNo.PAIDFargo,U.S.Non-ProfitPermitGrowers Association256721 MNPotatoHighwayForks,Plains301GrandBoxBusinessNorthernP.O.420East Org.PostageNPPGA Executive Committee Chair David FedjeVice ChairBORON Peter ImleSecretary/TreasurerENGINEEREDCasey Hoverson TO DELIVERND Council Representative Nick DesautelMN Council Representative Peter ImlePotato Associate Representative Gary ShieldsPast Chair Matt VanRayA KEY MICRONUTRIENT AT THEValley Potato Grower is published 8 times annuallyat: P.O. BoxRIGHT PLACE AND TIME FOR SUCCESS.301, East Grand Forks, MN 56721. Telephone: (218) 773-SPUD.Fax:(218)773-6227.E-mail:[email protected] Subscription:nochargeinU.S.;Canada:$50/1-year; Advertising: call (218) 773-SPUD. Editor welcomes manuscriptsFor potato yield data, please scan this code.and pictures but accepts no responsibility for lost materials. Reproduction in whole or in part of materials in this issueVisit AspireBoron.com to learn more or without permission is prohibited.Copyright2022 Northern Plains Potato Growers Association. All rights reserved. contact your local retailer.2021 The Mosaic Company. All rights reserved. Aspire is a registered trademark of The Mosaic Company.APRIL 2022 POTATO GROWER 3'