education
Cornell celebrating 160 years of potato breeding collaboration, success
Cornell University’s potato breeding program, celebrating 160 years, has developed more than 50 potato varieties, including the most widely grown ch... READ MORE »
RFPs sought for research, Extension activities at land-grand institutions
USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is calling for requests for proposals (RFPs) for fiscal year 2026 Capacity Programs, which ... READ MORE »
Former USDA research deputy administrator joins NDSU
A former deputy administrator for the USDA Agricultural Research Service in Beltsville, Maryland, has joined North Dakota State University. Marlen ... READ MORE »
Potato LEAF Leadership Institute application deadline approaches
The deadline to submit applications for the Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF)’s 2026 Leadership Institute is Oc... READ MORE »
New website offers late blight information, resources
The Michigan Potato Industry Commission has created a webpage to provide growers with assistance in identifying and managing late blight. The page ... READ MORE »
Farmers can explore insurance options in free webinar
Farms and small business owners can explore health insurance options in a free webinar offered by Penn State University Extension. “Smart Choice ... READ MORE »
WSU doctoral candidate wins $10,000 Potato LEAF scholarship
Hannah Johnson, a doctoral candidate at Washington State University, has received the $10,000 Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation... READ MORE »
Longtime NDSU professor of plant pathology to retire
Longtime North Dakota State University professor Gary Secor is retiring in September, punctuating a 47-year career in the potato industry. Secor, N... READ MORE »
Potato LEAF accepting leadership institute applications until Oct. 17
The Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) is accepting applications for the 2026 Leadership Institute until Oct. 17. ... READ MORE »
Applications for second round of AgriProspects funding now open
Applications for a program aimed at advancing Extension-lead agricultural workforce development are now being accepted. AgriProspects, an Extension... READ MORE »
