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Talking with Thilani Jayakody, an up-and-comer in the potato industry
The work of Thilani Jayakody, a Ph.D. candidate at Michigan State University, has recently been recognized by the Potato Association of America in the... more »
Rethinking Seed Potato Certification: Moving toward a grower-focused system
(NOTE: This is the first of a two-part series on the Vision 2026 program to rethink the seed potato certification system.) A crop consultant’s pe... more »
2021 state-by-state seed potato report
The 2021 growing season saw U.S. seed potato farmers plant 106,651 acres that were eventually accepted as certified seed. That is up nearly 2,800 acre... more »
Potato industry leaders Quarles, Toaspern talk issues, market outlook
Supply-chain woes and economic inflation are on the minds of many Americans these days, and the effect of those problems hasn’t escaped the potato i... more »
Improving potato quality with Polysulphate
(Sponsored) Better plant nutrition means higher quality potatoes. The challenge, though, is ensuring that the necessary nutrients are available exactl... more »
Planting the seed for growth: Corey Farms’ move to seed potatoes has paid off
Some potato farms in Aroostook County, Maine have histories dating back to the early 1800s. Daniel Corey’s operation is not one of them, however. ... more »
New potato cultivars: A look at some emerging varieties
Whether it’s to perfect shape and size, improve storability or protect against disease, potato breeders have their hands full meeting processor and ... more »
Column: Meet and Potatoes in Anaheim at Potato Expo 2022
On Jan. 5-6 in Anaheim, California, the industry will come together — in person — for the first major North American potato event in two years. ... more »
Potato Association of America honors industry up-and-comers
For the past 20 years, the Potato Association of America (PAA) has honored graduate students with cash awards for outstanding student research present... more »
Potato Virus Y (PVY) Update: The good and the bad
When it comes to reporting about potato virus Y (PVY), it’s a good news, bad news kind of story. The good news is that researchers are seeing les... more »
