Diseases
Late blight in Idaho: Update
Phil Nolte, University of Idaho, Idaho Falls Extension seed potato specialist, discusses recent confirmations of late blight in potato fields in ... watch »
Idaho psyllid test positive for liberibacter
The first psyllid to test positive for liberibacter (Lso), the bacterium that causes zebra chip disease, has been confirmed.The psyllid was collected ... more »
Psyllids found in Pacific Northwest
Potato psyllids have been found in Idaho, Oregon and Washington this spring. This is the earliest date for psyllids to be reported in the Pacific Nort... more »
PAA: Managing Potato Disease With Phosphites
During the past eight years, we have conducted a number of trials and investigations that have examined the efficacy of phosphorous acid-based product... more »
Halverson, Secor and Hoverson Farms receive awards
Gregg Halverson was presented with the Potato Man for All Seasons award at the National Potato Council's annual banquet in San Antonio, Texas on Frida... more »
Grants released for potato research
Among the Specialty Crop Block Grants recently released by the USDA were these related to potato research in the following states: Colorado: 1) Partn... more »
Psyllid workshops in Tri-States
There are several psyllid/zebra chip/insect recognition workshops planned this spring in Oregon, Idaho and Washington. In Oregon, the Rondon entomolo... more »
Fighting Late Blight
Late blight isn't an annual problem for Wisconsin growers, but it does make a presence in potato fields occasionally. Researchers at the University o... more »
Viva Mexico
This year's abundant production of potatoes has growers and shippers in the U.S. seeking new markets for the oversupply of table stock potatoes.
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Viva Mexico
This year's abundant production of potatoes has growers and shippers in the U.S. seeking new markets for the oversupply of table stock potatoes.
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