cultivars
Adventures in variety selection
Michael Steinmann is a third-generation potato grower on his family farm near Ashton, Idaho, where he grows potatoes for seed. A few years ago he grew... READ MORE »
Fresh market trial results presented at NPGA office
The results of fresh market variety trials were presented at a Nov. 26 meeting at the Northland Potato Growers Association office and at the USDA lab ... READ MORE »
An ongoing search: Research drives industry advances
Cultivar research drives innovation in the potato industry and helps growers find new varieties that address ever-changing crop and industry needs. ... READ MORE »
Nearly $121 million in USDA funding to aid specialty crop producers
An investment of nearly $121 million from the USDA will advance research and Extension activities aimed at solving key challenges facing specialty cro... READ MORE »
Potato cultivars: which ones perform well?
Spudman will focus on cultivars in the upcoming November/December issue and we want to include information from growers across North America. If yo... READ MORE »
Breeding breakthroughs hold promising potential
It’s every potato breeder’s dream to be able to swiftly and efficiently bring desirable traits together to create a more productive and resistant ... READ 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 Sust... READ MORE »
Agrico offers new Next Generation varieties
Agrico built an online news platform to support its buyers and growers with important knowledge and information. This platform, Agrico Potatoes, is no... READ MORE »
Proposed WIC update affirms white potato inclusion
USDA announced proposed changes to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, known as WIC. The rule incorporates rec... READ MORE »
Teton Russet marks newest potato variety to be used for McDonald’s World Famous Fries
The Teton Russet potato variety has now been added the list used for McDonald’s World Famous Fries. Teton Russet is a product of a 14-year research ... READ MORE »
