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December 12, 2018

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Love your spuds: Mash ‘em

Potatoes. Spuds. Tubers. No matter how you slice ’em—or mash, dice, or grate ’em—that bit of prep is worth the delicious results! For this post we‘re focusing on perhaps one of the most beloved side dishes of all time…the mashed potato. Easy, filling, and delicious, you just can’t go wrong serving up a scoop of this creamy concoction.

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November 30, 2018

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Love your spuds: Bake ‘em

Potatoes. Spuds. Tubers. No matter how you slice ’em—or mash, dice, or grate ’em—that bit of prep is worth the delicious results! And when you love spuds, these dishes really deliver. What better way to show your loved ones you care than serving up delicious and nutritious fare?

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October 31, 2018

Chemical Treatments  |  IVI Blog

Disease Haunts your Potato Storage

As a grower you know that the threat of disease in potato storage is real. Your spuds can look healthy going in, but some signs of disease are not apparent to the naked eye. Or, signs of decay and rot may be missed.

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Sweet Potatoes in wooden storage box

September 28, 2018

Chemical Treatments  |  IVI Blog

Maximizing Sweet Potato Duration in Storage

Successful sweet potatoes storage is paramount to growers. Upon harvesting, initial storage temperature typically ranges from 12 to 15°C (54 to 59°F). For five to ten days, sweet potatoes are in most cases exposed to temperatures between 26 and 29°C (79 and 84°F). This allows the starch to convert to sugar, allowing the sweet aroma to develop. These optimum conditions make it possible to maximize the net results of the harvested crop—allowing up to twelve months in maintaining a high, consistent quality.

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Potatoes rolling on a conveyor belt into storage

August 24, 2018

Chemical Treatments  |  IVI Blog

Make sure your spuds are ready to roll into storage with a Jet-Ag® or FruitGardTM treatment

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.

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Illustration of the IVI Thermadoor, Prop Fan, Humidicall and potato pile.

July 31, 2018

Chemical Treatments  |  IVI Blog

Temperature, humidity, and air movement: the key factors to successful storage and preventing common potato diseases

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.

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July 3, 2018

IVI Blog

We salute growers this 4th of July

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. […]

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May 1, 2018

IVI Blog  |  Ventilation & Humidity

Controlling relative humidity conditions for stored potatoes

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 […]

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February 21, 2018

Custom Building Design  |  IVI Blog

IVI Offers a Complete System for Sweet Potato Storage

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 […]

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January 19, 2018

Custom Building Design  |  IVI Blog

IVI storage design ensures optimal conditions for your stored sweet potatoes

Make sure your storage is as sweet as can be. Learn how to ensure optimal conditions for sweet potatoes with an IVI storage system design.

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