JULY/AUGUST 2021 Issue 6 | Volume 59 contents COLUMNS 6 Taking Stock 30 Potatoes USA 31 8 20 United Potato Growers of America 32 Idaho Potato Commission 33 National Potato Council DEPARTMENTS 28 Cultivar Corner 34 Calendar 34 Advertiser Index 22 FEATURES 8 Specializing and diversifying Strohauer Farms got into organic and specialty potatoes out of necessity, but moves have made a diverse operation 14 Storage and climate change Rising temps increasing costs to keep potatoes cool in storage 20 Readjust helps Wagner Farms find sustainability New York farm wins first Specialty Grower Sustainability Award 4 Spudman.com 22 Sheep grazing appears to have positive impact on soil health Washington sheep farmer studies effect of grazing on rented potato farm land 24 Mexican 'potato cartel' cause for concern 26 Maximizing grower return with proper late-season irrigation Harry Strohauer of Strohauer Farms examines his fields during planting season earlier this year. Photo: Strohauer Farms EXCLUSIVE ONLINE CONTENT Recent episodes of Spudman's " The Potato Field " podcast include Sara Corey Parker of Corey Farms and Tom and Corrie Enander of Enander Seed Farm. https://spudman.com/ podcast/ 35 Spudman7: David Holm ON THE COVERhttps://www.spudman.com/ http://www.Spudman.com