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Taking the message to Capitol Hill

For most American citizens, performing their civic duty begins and ends with pulling a lever on Election Day. While some may be happy with allowing t... more »

State Seed Reports

State Seed Reports Colorado continues to increase seed potato production Colorado's San Luis Valley is an ideal location for seed potato production. ... more »

Bacterial Ring Rot

At the time of this writing, the Pacific Northwest is experiencing a flare up of the bacterial ring rot (BRR) disease of potato. This disease is char... more »

Taking Stock: Honoring Young Leaders

Exciting times here at Spudman. But before I discuss the big news I want to extend my thanks and gratitude to the Potato Association of America for p... more »

50th Anniversary: Fifty years of varieties

There have been a lot of potato varieties to come and go during Spudman's 50 years of publishing. For nearly 100 years the Russet Burbank has been th... more »

National Potato Council

Whether you have attended POTATO EXPO each of the past four years or you are considering joining us for the first time, this year's conference and tr... more »

FSMA progress stalls

Food safety has been a constant concern throughout the produce and retail industry. In the past, however, there were no metrics with which to monitor... more »

Targeting exports

Seed potatoes represent just one percent of U.S. potato exports. It's a drop in the bucket. No matter. Some players in this tiny niche market are mak... more »

Big Sky Communicator

United States Potato Board (USPB) member Steve Cottom is a fourth generation seed grower and has been involved with Montana seed potato production fo... more »

Big Sky Communicator

United States Potato Board (USPB) member Steve Cottom is a fourth generation seed grower and has been involved with Montana seed potato production fo... more »


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