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Pest detectives: MSU researchers hot on trail of potato early die culprits
Growing up on her family’s farm in Rancagua, Chile, Marisol Quintanilla became an astute observer of nature. She took note of the plants, insects an... READ MORE »
Resolution supporting commodity checkoff programs garners widespread support
The National Potato Council has endorsed a congressional resolution supporting research and promotion boards known as commodity checkoff programs, suc... READ MORE »
Texas A&M Potato Breeding Program Field Day features 134 potato clones
The annual Texas A&M Potato Breeding Program Field Day, featuring 134 potato clones, is set for July 18. Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Br... READ MORE »
Research uncovers tools to decrease acrylamides in deep-fried potatoes
New research has uncovered tools for stopping the formation of acrylamides when deep-frying potatoes to make crisps. The research, conducted by Nor... READ MORE »
Farmers join ag coalition to advocate for 2023 Farm Bill programs
Farmers from six states joined the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition earlier this month in meeting with congressional leaders and USDA offici... READ MORE »
PATAFEST aims to increase potato plant protection in Europe
Europatat, the European Potato Trade Association, is joining PATAFEST, a new EU Horizon Europe project aimed at increasing potato plant protection. ... READ MORE »
Potato field days set for this week at 2 universities
Two potato field days will take place this week in the Pacific Northwest. The Oregon State Potato Field Day is set for Wednesday, while the Washing... READ MORE »
Deadline for Potato LEAP scholarship application is Friday
The deadline to apply for the annual Potato Leadership, Education and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) scholarship is Friday. The $10,000 schol... READ MORE »
Spuds in space? Potato frying possibilities sans gravity subject of new research
Fry me up, Scotty. New research supported by the European Space Agency indicates that frying potatoes in space may be a feasible — and perhaps more ... READ MORE »
Webinar to provide information on applying for federal research program
A webinar focusing on applying for the USDA’s Research Facilities Act Program is set for Thursday. National Institute of Food and Agriculture staff ... READ MORE »