Production
UW Researcher Develops Test to Weed Out Diseased Potatoes
Just as a rotten apple can spoil the bunch, so can a rotten potato. So UW-Madison researchers have developed a test that may for the first time allow ... more »
MOU will help market export potatoes
Seed certification agencies throughout the United States are working toward an agreement that will make marketing potatoes internationally easier.The ... more »
Idaho Potato Commission celebrates 70 years
The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) celebrated 70 years as the marketing arm of Idaho potatoes in May. The role IPC has played in the development of oth... more »
Wet Spring Slowing Potato Planting
Warm, sunny weather Friday has Prince Edward Islanders thinking of summer, but the cool, damp spring has put the planting of this year's potato crop a... more »
N. Idaho Crop Duster Says Region’s Fields Susceptible to Insects and Disease
A crop duster in northern Idaho said increased fuel prices are limiting the areas aerial sprayers can cover and that's leaving the region open to an i... more »
General field practices can reduce risk of contamination
Beginning in July, any supplier to a USDA food or snack program will be required to pass a Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) audit with a score of 80 ... more »
Selecting A Source: Look into Farm’s History Before Choosing a Seed Provider
When growers are looking for a seed potato provider, there are some things they must each consider first, said Phillip Nolte, Extension seed potato sp... more »
Colorado Seed Farm Too Tall for Pests
There probably aren't too many potato growers in the United States who'd be all that comfortable practicing their profession at 7,600 feet above sea l... more »
Growers Can Manage a Potato Crop with Less Water
Irrigation is required for profitable commercial potato production in the Western United States. Potatoes have a relatively shallow root zone and a lo... more »
Seed Size Distribution
A commercial Norkotah grower I was visiting with recently was trying to choose which of three seed lots he should buy for next year. His first thought... more »
