November/December 2012
50th Anniversary: Fifty years of varieties
There have been a lot of potato varieties to come and go during Spudman's 50 years of publishing. For nearly 100 years the Russet Burbank has been the standard that all new potato varieties aspire. S... more »
Bacterial Ring Rot
At the time of this writing, the Pacific Northwest is experiencing a flare up of the bacterial ring rot (BRR) disease of potato. This disease is characterized by the deterioration of the vascular rin... more »
Big Sky Communicator
United States Potato Board (USPB) member Steve Cottom is a fourth generation seed grower and has been involved with Montana seed potato production for over 40 years. Great-great grandparents George a... more »
Big Sky Communicator
United States Potato Board (USPB) member Steve Cottom is a fourth generation seed grower and has been involved with Montana seed potato production for over 40 years. Great-great grandparents George a... more »
Big Sky Communicator
United States Potato Board (USPB) member Steve Cottom is a fourth generation seed grower and has been involved with Montana seed potato production for over 40 years. Great-great grandparents George a... more »
FSMA progress stalls
Food safety has been a constant concern throughout the produce and retail industry. In the past, however, there were no metrics with which to monitor and regulate produce. Now with the Produce Tracea... more »
National Potato Council
Whether you have attended POTATO EXPO each of the past four years or you are considering joining us for the first time, this year's conference and tradeshow has something new for every member of the ... more »
State Seed Reports
State Seed Reports Colorado continues to increase seed potato production Colorado's San Luis Valley is an ideal location for seed potato production. Its 7,600 foot altitude, cool days and high summer... more »
Taking Stock: Honoring Young Leaders
Exciting times here at Spudman. But before I discuss the big news I want to extend my thanks and gratitude to the Potato Association of America for presenting Spudman with an award for its half-centu... more »
Targeting exports
Seed potatoes represent just one percent of U.S. potato exports. It's a drop in the bucket. No matter. Some players in this tiny niche market are making a splash. Nearly one-quarter of the 400 acres ... more »
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