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Potato storage 101: Fundamentals at work
The main rule of potato storage is a simple maxim: You get out what you put in. In other words, disease management is best addressed... -
PEI fall cover crop research yields promising results
For generations, Prince Edward Island (PEI) has been known for potatoes. Canada’s smallest province continues to grow the largest acreage of potatoes in the country... -
New Netherlands regulation raising global concerns
A new environmental directive in the Netherlands has some Dutch potato farmers worried about potential effects on harvest timing and crop quality. Under the new... -
Pest detectives: MSU researchers hot on trail of potato early die culprits
Growing up on her family’s farm in Rancagua, Chile, Marisol Quintanilla became an astute observer of nature. She took note of the plants, insects and... -
2023 Spudwoman of the Year a master of connecting the dots
Throughout her career, Jeanne Debons has mastered the art of working with people. Debons, the 2023 Spudwoman of the Year, has held varied jobs directly...
News
- Solynta names new CEO, plans commercial varieties introduction
September 26 - World Potato Congress adds Richardson to board
September 22 - Research team takes steps toward understanding late blight resistance
September 21 - Sustainability reporting to take center stage at IFPA conference
September 20 - Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance endorses legislation
September 19
Production
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has added Sarah Neagu-Reed to its government relations division.
Industry Profiles
Sustainability was a good century away from even becoming a word, much less a marketing... more »
New Varieties
In line with its digital transformation and the current circumstances resulting from the pandemic, last November Agrico built an online news platform to support its buyers and growers with important knowledge and information. This platform, Agrico Potatoes, is now live.
Upcoming Events
- Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day
September 27 • Wooster, Ohio - National Organic Standards Board Fall Meeting 2023 | Online Comment Webinar
October 17 • Virtual - United Potato Growers of America October Meeting
October 17 • Virtual - National Organic Standards Board Fall Meeting 2023 | Online Comment Webinar
October 19 • Virtual - Process Expo
October 24 • Chicago, Illinois
