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You’re a potato grower. You did everything in your power to make sure your spuds came out of the ground in perfect condition. You likely were nervous more than a few times thanks to things out of your control, courtesy of Mother Nature. Let’s say you also see no sign of decay or disease as your harvested spuds are moved into storage. And, your storage housing is perfectly prepared, with temperature, air movement and other factors monitored. Do you need an application of a protective, chemical treatment, such as Jet-Ag? Based upon our experience working with growers year after year, the answering is a resounding yes.

The two critical environmental factors involved in properly storing potatoes and preventing common potato diseases are temperature and humidity. Adequate and unrestricted air movement is also necessary to maintain constant temperature and humidity throughout the storage pile—and to prevent excessive shrinkage from moisture loss and decay.

We salute growers! Our control panels for growers’ stored potatoes are built on trust. Our Imperium and Centurion control panels are engineered and manufactured in America, all under one roof. High-quality materials and meticulous, innovative engineering provides a control system growers rely on, around the clock. Our relationships with growers are also built on trust. […]

Controlling relative humidity (RH) is fundamental for successful potato storage Ready to work with us?Still have questions? Contact Us For a couch potato, weight loss can be a desirable goal. For a stored potato, weight loss must be avoided! Weight loss, or shrinkage, can be minimized during the course of storage by achieving the most […]

IVI’S Imperium Storage Control Panel is made in America. We are proud of that. So why does that matter to potato growers, or other growers of root crops, such as onions and sweet potatoes? If you are a grower on American soil, you would likely welcome a product made in your country, maybe out of […]

The keys to optimal Sweet Potato Storage Root crop growers have long relied on Industrial Ventilation, Inc. (IVI) for their expertise and proven products in storage of Irish potatoes and onions. That same knowledge and system of products and treatments is being leveraged for sweet potato storage. Sweets have common storage concerns—namely, ventilation—as well as […]

IVI storage systems: Now optimally designed for sweet potatoes! Root crops have common concerns when it comes to preserving quality and extending shelf life. When you’re deciding how to store sweet potatoes, there are specific parameters that must be followed to limit shrink and moisture loss within the sweet potato itself. IVI has had many […]

Jet-Ag® and FruitGard™ are two excellent treatment options for your post-harvest storage protection. When your spuds are harvested and headed to storage, storage protection is top of mind for growers. IVI offers the expertise to help you decide what treatment option is best for your situation. Both Jet-Ag® and FruitGard™ offer common advantages, as well […]