Production
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 »
Zebra Chip and the Columbia Basin experience in 2011
No longer breaking news to anyone in the potato world, Zebra Chip was found in the Columbia Basin in 2011.This bacterial disease vectored by the potat... more »
Keeping weeds to a minimum
Potato growers can add a new weapon to their weed- control arsenal for the 2012 season with Reflex, a Syngenta herbicide that has shown a lot of promi... 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 »
Retaining nitrogen in soil: Nutrient demands vary from cultivar to cultivar
Getting the proper nutrition to your potatoes is an essential element in maximizing your crop's quality and yield. There are 17 essential nutrients ne... more »
Here comes the sun
The days are longer and the ground is starting to awaken. The soil seems to swell with fertile anticipation for the spring rains and growing warmth. Y... more »
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 »
