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The future of pale cyst nematode control
Potato cultivation in Idaho had its start, on a very small scale, in 1836. Farmers soon discovered that the state’s climate and soil yielded harvest... READ MORE »
Texas A&M researchers make breakthrough in fastidious plant diseases, like zebra chip
Texas A&M AgriLife researchers have made a discovery that will help combat fastidious pathogens, which cost U.S. agriculture alone billions of do... READ MORE »
Washington State moves ahead with potato-focused endowed chair
Launching new research in support of Washington potato growers, Washington State University is partnering with industry leaders to study healthier, mo... READ MORE »
North Dakota State receives pair of potato-focused grants
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture (NDDA) announced 27 grants totaling more than $3 million on Oct. 13, a pair of which are geared toward pota... READ MORE »
JR Simplot inks research deal to study novel yield traits in potatoes
Yield10 Bioscience has announced that it has signed a research agreement with Boise, Idaho-based J. R. Simplot to evaluate three novel yield traits ... READ MORE »
UW-Madison pathologist Gevens zeroed in on both early and late blight
In the Dairy State, it’s easy for a humble vegetable like the potato to get lost amid all the talk of milk and cheese. Consequently, it’s a little... READ MORE »
North Dakota State to receive $457K in grants for potato projects
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture has awarded $457,254 in grants to improve potato production in the state as part of a $2.7 million specialt... READ MORE »
Potato funding provided in Senate Appropriations Bill
The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee has approved the FY2020 Agriculture Appropriations Bill. The $151-billion bill includes provisions benefic... READ MORE »
The Value of 1,4SIGHT®
{Sponsored} The growing season offers a plethora of potential problems for potato growers. Growers need to ensure their products make it to the marke... READ MORE »
Agriculture research projects announced by USDA in transfer report
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its annual Technology Transfer Report, which highlights innovations from scientists and resear... READ MORE »
