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Inside the Potato Industry: Disease control
COMMENTS Common scab “No feasible control outside planting resistant cultivars.” “There is no control available that actually works.” ... READ MORE »
Drones to have a place in agriculture, but hype machine has slowed
The premise that drones will change the landscape of agriculture has been around for several years now. As recently as 2016, the MIT Technology Review... READ MORE »
Maine Potato Board highlights industry research
The Maine Potato Board has introduced a new research section in its monthly Maine Potato News e-newsletter. The Potato Research Corner will briefly hi... READ MORE »
Disease-free potato seed key to successful crop
Starting the season with disease-free potato seed stock is the first step in establishing a good stand that will maximize yield potential. There are s... READ MORE »
McCain Foods expands New Brunswick facility
McCain Foods (Canada) is expanding its Florenceville-Bristol french fry plant. The expansion will create 40 to 50 new jobs, according to McCain Foods.... READ MORE »
Monsanto interested in Bayer CropScience
Monsanto has reportedly shown interest in the possible acquisition of Bayer CropScience.Reuters reports that Monsanto executives recently held a meeti... READ MORE »
Grants released for potato research
Among the Specialty Crop Block Grants recently released by the USDA were these related to potato research in the following states: Colorado: 1) Partn... READ MORE »
PVY conference held in Idaho Falls
The Sixth Annual International Potato Virus Y conference was held in Idaho Falls. Nine countries were represented at the conference: United States, C... READ MORE »
States receive specialty crop block grants for potato research
Colorado:Partner with Colorado Potato Administrative Committee to develop and promote a branded potato that is unique to Colorado to help increase sal... READ MORE »
