Cornell University
New potato cultivars: A look at some emerging varieties
Whether it’s to perfect shape and size, improve storability or protect against disease, potato breeders have their hands full meeting processor and ... READ MORE »
Cornell to get grant for biological crop protection research for potatoes
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball announced Oct. 30 that more than $1.2 million in funding will support nine advanced research, ... READ MORE »
The rise of specialty potatoes
Specialty potatoes are distinctive from the standard potato varieties commonly found in the marketplace. They may have a unique skin color, such as de... READ MORE »
Steps farms can take to fight coronavirus (COVID-19)
The U.S. is confronting an outbreak of a novel coronavirus that causes serious respiratory disease and may be deadly for older people and those with w... READ MORE »
Cornell aims to make wild potato seeds more readily available to breeders
Cornell University's plant breeders and geneticists have played a significant role in the improvement of the potato, having released more than 50 vari... READ MORE »
CIP research aims to develop potato resistance
On this World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought (June 17), we look across the countries where the International Potato Center (CIP) operates f... READ MORE »
Monsanto interested in Bayer CropScience
Monsanto has reportedly shown interest in the possible acquisition of Bayer CropScience.Reuters reports that Monsanto executives recently held a meeti... READ MORE »
Idaho growers receive RMP award
Shawn Walters and his brother Jeff Walters, co-owners of Walters Farm and Produce, received the 2015 wattsmart Business Partner of the Year in Idaho a... READ MORE »
IOM recommends white potatoes in WIC program
The National Academy of Science's Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommended that the USDA allow white potatoes be an eligible vegetable in the USDA's Sp... READ MORE »
ICIA appoints Westra
The Idaho Crop Improvement Association has appointed Alan Westra its new southeast area manager beginning August 1 in Idaho Falls. Westra's primary r... READ MORE »
