PVY: Study shows how different strains affect different potato varieties

Potato virus Y (PVY) is one of the most troublesome diseases potato farmers face.

Seed Potatoes Report 2019: Eastern & Central United States

Times were tough in the Red River Valley, while growers in Maine, Michigan and Wisconsin appear to have had solid seasons.

The Caribou Crew: Irving Farms gaining notoriety for up-and-coming variety

Irrigation advancements, including manmade ponds and a newly implemented automated system, have helped Irving Farms stay at the forefront of Maine’s potato industry.

Seed potato health certificate contains up-to-date status of certified seed

Not all seed potato lots are created equal. An unbiased source of health information can be found on the North American Seed Potato Health Certificate.

Bioengineering offers options for growers, still waits on consumer acceptance

Bioengineering has made potatoes that are disease-resistant, apples that don't brown after slicing and groundcherries that stay on the plant until harvest.