November/December 2023
2023 potato seed reports yield variation in weather, acreage
Growers across the country experienced a range of conditions and challenges in the 2023 harvest, with a cold spring that delayed planting in Idaho and rain that dampened yields in Maine and Nebraska. ... more
Developing new potato varieties requires perseverance
Paul Collins is a patient man. His job as a research geneticist for the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service requires him to be. Collins is leading potato varietal development efforts in Orono, M... more
Emerging drone technology new tool to help manage crops
Unmanned aerial systems (UAS) — drones — are becoming more popular in grower operations. The devices are gaining a foothold in fields. Drones are taking on more labor-intensive tasks as technol... more
New cultivars helping to breed sustainable success
When defining sustainability in potato production, it may seem like there are as many interpretations as there are varieties. While the Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA) is bringing together sta... more
NPC working to ensure potatoes’ seat at nutrition policy table
Here are two facts that should be obvious to anyone writing public policy. First: Potatoes are nutritional powerhouses, offering both affordability and flexibility as America’s favorite vegetable. S... more
PAA honors 5 student research projects at annual meeting
The Potato Association of America honored graduate students with cash awards for outstanding research presentations at the organization's annual meeting. In 2000, an endowment was established to ho... more
Resarch collaboration focused on global expansion of new varieties
By Bill Schaefer, Contributing Writer »
