Production
Pest management seminar at Miller Research
Miller Research will be holding two potato pest management research meetings on Mon., Dec. 10.
The morning meeting lasts from 9–12:15. Th... more »
Zebra Chip identified in Idaho
Erik Wenninger, University of Idaho entomologist at the U of I Kimberly Research and Extension Center, reports that a single potato plant has been id... more »
Storage Evolution
Walt Sparks. His name is synonymous with potato storage. Potato storage systems have come a long way from the days of old A-frame, non-ventilated bui... more »
Keeping it Clean: Sanitary potato storage promotes healthy tubers
You've made major investments in time, labor and inputs to bring in a healthy crop of potatoes. Now the question is: Have you made the necessary inve... more »
Built with Straw
Marcus and Jessie Koenig may have the only large potato storage in the world using straw-bale insulated walls. You'll find them in southwestern Ontar... more »
Inhibitor Alternatives
In the fresh potato market, few things are as unwelcome as a spud that looks like it should be planted rather than eaten. Sprouting may be a natural ... more »
Psyllids test positive for Liberibacter in Idaho
Adult psyllids collected on June 19 from a commercial potato field in Twin Falls County have tested positive for Liberibacter, the bacterium that cau... more »
Psyllids found in Columbia Basin potato fields
Two potato psyllids have been found in commercial potato fields in the lower Columbia Basin, according to a report by Silvia Rondon, Oregon State Uni... more »
Desiccant decisions
Chemicals, variety, timing affect vine kill
Vine desiccation is an important decision during the growing season, potentially affecting tubers wel... more »
Looking back: 50 years in potato production
Potato planting has gone from two- and four-row planters to six- and even up to 12 row planters, without anymore workers on the machines, poking seed ... more »
