Production

History of irrigation

There have been a lot of innovations in agriculture and the potato industry throughout the years. From the first self-powered tractors to today's GPS-... more »

Multi-pronged fight against Zebra Chip disease in potatoes

Thanks to the investigations of scientists-turned-detectives, potato growers in the western United States and abroad now know the identities of the pa... 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 »

Precision Irrigation

Irrigation technology has come a long way in the past decade, and equipment designers and manufacturers aren't done yet. Growers can expect to see con... more »

Reports from Potato Expo 2012

A record number of attendees found their way to Orland, Fla., this week for POTATO EXPO 2012. The event featured several days of networking, trade sho... more »

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 »


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