Production
Zebra chip found in two southern Idaho counties
The University of Idaho reports that zebra chip has been confirmed in Idaho by USDA Agricultural Research Service tests of samples from a potato proce... 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 »
New Zealand potato industry seeking help to survive disease
The potato industry says the fallout from a devastating crop disease means it won't be long before some growers quit the industry.The organisation Pot... more »
Cover Crops
Poor management can damage cropsWeed suppression is one of the many benefits of cover crops. Weed suppression by cover crops is achieved either indire... more »
Bruise Control
University of Florida Research uses 'Super Spud' to measure impact forces on potatoesBruising leaves a heavy economic impact on many potato growers, r... more »
2011 fall potato plantings up 6 percent from 2010
According to statistics released by USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service on July 12, 2011 total acreage planted in potatoes this year is 1,... more »
Simplot secures long-term UAN 32 supply
The California Ammonia Company (CALAMCO) has signed a long-term agreement with the J.R. Simplot Co. for development of additional UAN 32 solution stor... more »
Late Blight
Late blight. Two words that send chills through every potato grower's spine. Most famous as the cause of the Irish potato famine in the middle of the ... more »
Know Your Soil
One of the most important factors in any fertilizer management program is application timing, which can vary widely among growing regions, soil textur... more »
Improving Seed Performance
To cut, or not to cut, that is the question facing many growers as they make their planting preparations. How you prepare and treat your seed stock at... more »
