Extension
Castle, Echo russet varieties reach growers for field trials
Two new potatoes could save growers in Oregon, Idaho and Washington millions of dollars by curtailing several serious diseases and improving processin... READ MORE »
Study reveals evolution of late blight
New North Carolina State University research delves into the movement and evolution of the pathogen that caused the Irish potato famine in the 1840s, ... READ MORE »
Research center aids Michigan’s potato progress
The potato is intrinsically linked to the history of America. Originating in the Andes Mountains of South America, the hardy tuber traveled aboard Spa... READ MORE »
Cover crops help growers manage soil health
I recently attended the Aug. 31, 2016, Upper Peninsula Potato Day, located at TJJ Farms in Cornell, Michigan, where Michigan State University Extensi... READ MORE »
Potatoes USA hires institutional foodservice marketing manager
Potatoes USA has hired Rachael Lynch as a global marketing manager for institutional foodservice markets.Lynch has spent the last five years revitaliz... READ MORE »
Simplot Innate varieties receive names
The first generation of Simplot Plant Sciences Innate bioengineered potato seed has been issued proprietary names.The names and varieties are: Cultiva... READ MORE »
Controlling potato psyllids key to managing zebra chip
Potato psyllids were found in 88 percent of the fields we monitored this week. This means psyllids are continuing to migrate into fields throughout th... READ MORE »
Wisconsin growers elect new leadership
Wisconsin's potato growers have elected an at-large director and re-elected two directors to the industry's market order board. Elected as the at-larg... 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 »
PEI growers recognize National Soil Conservation Week
This week (April 17 -23) is National Soil Conservation Week in Canada, and as potato farmers across Prince Edward Island are gearing up for spring pla... READ MORE »
