Old favorites, new pressures

Potato growers across North America are refining their cultivar choices with an eye toward yield, disease resistance and adaptability.  According to Spudman’s annual Cultivar Survey,...

Turning fiber into fashion

Emerging technology from the United Kingdom gives value to every part of the potato plant, turning stems and leaves into a new kind of sustainable...

2025 state seed reports

Growers in 13 major potato-producing states reported conditions ranging from ideal to challenging in 2025

Yield, resistance key considerations in quest for new varieties

Plant breeders deal with many developing varieties. Michigan State University (MSU) is testing almost 200 advanced breeding lines in its potato breeding program, said David...

Wisconsin grower keeping alive generational tradition

Jesse Perkins may not have been born to grow potatoes, but his path to a vocation rooted in agriculture was clear. Perkins grew up in...