Production
Diversity is key to minituber growers success
Valley Tissue Culture in Halstad, Minn., sets itself apart from other seed growers by the number of varieties it produces.
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Packaging innovation unlocks the future for Colorado potato grower
It's shiny, almost futuristic. It's compact and made of stainless steel and glass. It's computer driven and engineered to size, weigh and pack potatoe... more »
Technology aids farming and irrigation practices
It's said that the information age started with the military in the 1950s, and the technology we have in the 21st century is a direct result of it. Fa... more »
Potato Disease Hits Texas Growers
A mysterious disease is lurking in the potato fields around Texas, threatening farmers with millions in losses and jeopardizing their share of the luc... more »
Disease Causing Irish Potato Famine Came From South America, Scientist Says
Scientists at North Carolina State University have discovered that the fungus-like pathogen that caused the 1840s Irish potato famine originally came ... more »