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MPIC seeks input on potato research topics
The Michigan Potato Industry Commission seeks input to help identify the most critical areas of focus for potato research in the next decade. Feedb... READ MORE »
Digging up answers to disease uptick
A familiar potato disease drew recent attention in Pennsylvania with the discovery of previously unidentified pathogens. Researchers at Penn State ... READ MORE »
Project aims to smoke out answers
Nearly 12 years ago, while inspecting a Washington potato field in 2012, Addie Waxman first observed the impact of wildfire smoke on potato plants. ... READ MORE »
Program keeps close eye on psyllids
For a second consecutive year, a University of Idaho (U of I) pest monitoring program trapped relatively few potato psyllids in Idaho spud fields duri... READ MORE »
Breeding breakthroughs hold promising potential
It’s every potato breeder’s dream to be able to swiftly and efficiently bring desirable traits together to create a more productive and resistant ... READ MORE »
Potato LEAF scholarship applications open, accepted until June 14
The Potato Leadership, Education and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) is now accepting applications for its annual graduate-level academic scholar... READ MORE »
University of Idaho germplasm program has new director
A specialist in plant pathology and fungal disease is the new director of the University of Idaho’s Seed Potato Germplasm program. Kayla Spawton beg... READ MORE »
MSU’s Project GREEEN backs research into new way of breeding potatoes
A Michigan State professor has been leading research into diploid potato cultivation for years. As Jack Falinski writes on msu.edu, Dave Douches' team... READ MORE »
Discovery led by MSU researchers could reduce harmful chemicals in fried potatoes
New research at Michigan State University could lessen health concerns associated with cold-stored potatoes. Samantha Brichta details the discovery in... READ MORE »
USDA funds closer look at options to replace neonicotinoids
The USDA’s Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) recently announced funding for a four-year, Potatoes USA-supported research project to develop ... READ MORE »
