potatoes
Soilborne diseases to be major focus of Idaho Potato Conference
The 58th annual Idaho Potato Conference is set for Jan. 21-22 in Pocatello. The two-day event is hosted by the University of Idaho. Discussion topi... READ MORE »
MPIC Winter Conference to feature popular potato content creator
Early bird registration for the Michigan Potato Industry Commission’s 2026 Winter Potato Conference runs through December. The conference, set fo... READ MORE »
Old favorites, new pressures
Potato growers across North America are refining their cultivar choices with an eye toward yield, disease resistance and adaptability. According ... READ MORE »
Cultivating future spud success
When the Potatoes USA board gathered in August, I did something I don’t often do: I spent a few minutes talking about the past. Sitting through our ... READ MORE »
Newly registered products’ active ingredient targets Colorado potato beetle
The EPA has registered 10 products containing the new active ingredient isocycloseram, a broad-spectrum contact insecticide proposed for use on agricu... READ MORE »
Proposed rule would establish new WOTUS definition
An EPA proposal to establish a new definition of waters of the United States aims to reduce permitting delays and reduce costs and uncertainty. The... READ MORE »
Yield, resistance key considerations in quest for new varieties
Plant breeders deal with many developing varieties. Michigan State University (MSU) is testing almost 200 advanced breeding lines in its potato breedi... READ MORE »
Wisconsin grower keeping alive generational tradition
Jesse Perkins may not have been born to grow potatoes, but his path to a vocation rooted in agriculture was clear. Perkins grew up in Madison, Wisc... READ MORE »
Mobile irrigation lab to provide on-farm analysis, tips for growers
Michigan State University Extension’s new Mobile Irrigation lab is hitting the road to help growers evaluate and improve irrigation system efficienc... READ MORE »
USDA estimates drop in US potato production for 2025
Potato growers produced 412.06 cwt of potatoes during 2025 — 9.11 million cwt less than in 2024, or a 2.2% decline, according to USDA estimates. ... READ MORE »
