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COVID-19 report: Potato industry still feeling effects of foodservice shutdowns
Foodservice shows positive signs of late, but effects of coronavirus on potato industry aren’t going away.
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Researcher Mark Pavek’s message to growers: Always question what you’re doing
As a Washington State University potato researcher, Pavek’s focus is finding the smartest and most profitable agronomic practices and varieties for PNW growers.
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The rise of specialty potatoes
New specialty potato varieties are currently in high demand by restaurants and in an increasing number of large and small retail markets.
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Cultivar Corner: Huron Chipper has strong tolerance to common scab
Huron Chipper is a new chip-processing potato developed by Michigan State University that has good resistance to late blight and tolerance to common scab.
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Inside the Industry: Potato Cultivar & Rotation Survey
Of Spudman reader survey respondents, 65% said demand and price for a potato cultivar are the top factors in determining whether to grow it.
News
Production
Biopesticide provider Certis USA has named Amy O’Shea as its CEO. She replaces Jow-Lih Su, who has transitioned to an executive board member.
Industry Profiles
As a Washington State University potato researcher, Pavek’s focus is finding the smartest and most profitable agronomic practices and varieties for PNW growers.
New Varieties
Huron Chipper is a new chip-processing potato developed by Michigan State University that has good resistance to late blight and tolerance to common scab.
Upcoming Events
- Potatoes USA Summer Meeting
Jul 16 • Virtual Event - Potato Association of America Annual Meeting (virtual)
Jul 20 • Missoula, Montana - Ag World Golf Classic
Aug 11 • Kennewick & Moses Lake, Washington - Idaho Grower Shippers Association 92nd Annual Convention
Sep 2 • Sun Valley, Idaho - Potato Expo 2021
Jan 6 • Grapevine, Texas - National Potato Council’s Potato D.C. Fly-In
Feb 22 • Washington, D.C. - World Potato Congress 2021
May 31 • Dublin, Ireland - Empire Farm Days
Aug 3 • Seneca Falls, New York - Agri Expo 2021
Aug 11 • Grand Falls, New Brunswick
