Michigan State 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 »
Michigan State University to host potato field day Aug. 5
Michigan State University and the Michigan Potato Industry Commission are hosting a potato field day at the Montcalm Research Center in Lakeview... READ MORE »
Petoskey is a chipper with common scab resistance, good long-term storage potential
Petoskey (MSV030-4) has excellent chip processing quality out of the field and long-term chip quality with high specific gravity and resistance to com... READ MORE »
The relationship between potato tuber yield and thermal stability
In 2011, the Michigan potato industry identified soil health as a key research priority. The following year, it published an informational document (w... READ MORE »
Cultivar Corner: Huron Chipper has strong tolerance to common scab
Huron Chipper (MSW485-2) is a new chip-processing variety developed by Michigan State University. Parentage: MSQ070-1 x MSR156-7 Developers: Mic... READ MORE »
MSU study focuses on controlling volunteer potatoes
In general, 2019 was a difficult year for field crop growers throughout Michigan. For many potato growers, winter weather set in before all fields ... 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 »
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 »
