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NPGA scholarship applications being accepted until May 13
Applications for Northland Potato Growers Association college scholarships are being accepted until May 13. Sons, daughters, grandsons or granddaug... 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 »
MSU to hold drone workshop in April
Michigan State University will conduct an all-day workshop for current or future spray drone operators on April 10. The Spray Drone Spring Fly-in w... 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 »
Potato growers address ongoing water worries through research
Water is one of the earth’s most precious resources. Clean water is vital to maintaining the health of humans, plants and animals alike. It is also ... READ MORE »
USDA researchers working toward year-round supply of high-quality potatoes
Scientists at the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are using the latest technology to work toward a high-quality, year-round supply of potat... READ MORE »
Freezing the future: U of I cryopreservation project holds potential
A new method of cryopreservation of potato germplasm at the University of Idaho (U of I) holds the potential to enable researchers to freeze seed samp... READ MORE »
OSU researchers to use $2M grant to help prevent sprouting in stored potatoes
Oregon State University researchers will use a $2 million USDA grant to help prevent stored potatoes from sprouting. The research will focus on org... READ MORE »
Renowned molecular biologist to lead trio of sessions at potato conference
Renowned molecular biologist Paul Bethke will lead three breakout sessions during the Michigan Winter Potato Conference, set for Jan. 31-Feb. 1 in Eas... READ MORE »
