Insects
Neonicotinoids and Honeybees
On November 12, the EPA hosted a White House pollinator health task force (PHTF) listening session on pollinator protection, or honeybee protection, a... more »
DuPont’s V2 Advantage
Redge Bodily, DuPont sales manager for the Pacific Northwest, discusses the V2 Advantage, using Vertisan fungicide and Vydate insecticide/nematic... watch »
Pale Cyst Nematode Prevention Measures
Travis Blacker, Idaho Potato Commission industrial relations director, and Kevin Searle, general manager of GPOD of Idaho, discuss recent measure... watch »
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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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 »
Disease & pest control
The rise and fall of the potato has been inextricably linked to the diseases and pests that feast on the tuber.The repercussions of late blight on the... more »
Land of Opportunity
As the fading glow of twilight gave way to night and vaporous layers of mist descended on the freshly harvested potato field, Dan Chin drove his truck... more »
FMC Corp. announces agreement with Chr. Hansen Biological Products
FMC Corporation announced its Agricultural Products Group has entered into two exclusive agreements covering global development and supply of Chr. Han... more »
NPC statement on an EPA cancel of aldicarb registration
The National Potato Council (NPC) is concerned by the recent decision to cancel the registration of aldicarb, a vital tool for U.S. potato growers. Al... more »