Extension
Latest in potato research to be shared at WSU’s Potato Field Day
Potato experts from Washington State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Northwest Potato Consortium and partner universities will share t... 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 »
Cultivar Corner: Blackberry’s purple skin, flesh make it ideal for specialty potato market
Blackberry (MSZ109-10PP) Parentage: COMN07-W112BG1 x MSU200-5PP Developers: Michigan State University and MSU AgBio Research (potatobg.css.msu.edu... READ MORE »
Great Lakes Potato Chips developing purple potato chip using MSU’s Blackberry
As eating habits evolve, the potato’s place at the dinner table continues to change. David Douches, a professor in Michigan State Universi... READ MORE »
Colorado potato beetle research advances, but persistent pest continues to adapt
The Colorado potato beetle is a major pest throughout North America. Damage caused by the beetle can greatly reduce yield and even kill plants. For de... READ MORE »
Kitchen Farms on quest for the best potato
The perfect potato breed is many things: reliable, resistant, high-yielding and, of course, marketable. Also add elusive. Like his potato-growin... READ MORE »
Cultivar Corner: Mackinaw shows resistance to PVY, late blight
Mackinaw (MSX540-4) Parentage: Saginaw Chipper x Lamoka Developers: Michigan State University and MSU AgBioResearch Plant Variety Protection: ... READ MORE »
One-day soil health workshop coming from Washington State University
The Washington State University Extension has a one-day soil health workshop coming on Tuesday, Jan. 22. “Management Matters for Soil Health” i... READ MORE »
Reducing pesticide residue focus of Washington State University project
Reducing the use of broad-spectrum pesticides that leave residues on food marks the focus of a new research project led by Lav Khot, an assistant prof... READ MORE »
Potato plant researcher Phil Hamm gives final presentation, will retire in 2019
Phil Hamm has dedicated his professional life to studying plant disease and has been a great asset for potato growers in the process. Hamm’s journey... READ MORE »
