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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
IFCO names Kelly, Martinez to key roles
IFCO announced the appointment of Fortunato Martinez and Craig Kelly to its North American business unit. Martinez will serve as vice president of com... READ MORE »
