Category: New Varieties

INDUSTRY NEWS | Mar 23, 2026

Webinar to explore programs converting cultivars to diploids

An upcoming webinar will provide updates on breeding programs working to convert cultivars to diploid varieties. Learn more.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jul 21, 2025

$3M in renovations to boost breeding program at Aroostook Farm

Learn how a $3M renovation at Aroostook Farm, home of the University of Maine’s breeding program, will help accelerate variety development.

INDUSTRY NEWS | May 15, 2025

New HZPC Americas product manager will work closely with growers

HZPC Americas has added a product manager to its team in Canada. Learn more about Pedro Selegato’s role working with growers

INDUSTRY NEWS | Mar 31, 2023

Agrico offers new Next Generation varieties

Agrico built an online news platform to support its buyers and growers with important knowledge and information, which is now live.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Mar 10, 2022

A look at some up-and-coming cultivars available to potato growers

Spudman regularly showcases up-and-coming cultivar varieties available to potato growers. Here is a list of some of our recent Cultivar Corner segments:

Spudman | January 2022

Breaking down 2021 seed potato acres

Spudman | November/December 2021

2021 state-by-state seed potato report

INDUSTRY NEWS | Nov 24, 2021

Little potatoes and true potato seed focus of next WPC webinar

The next free World Potato Congress (WPC) webinar will focus on “Little Potatoes & TPS: Good Things Come in Small Packages.”

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