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PEI fall cover crop research yields promising results
For generations, Prince Edward Island (PEI) has been known for potatoes. Canada’s smallest province continues to grow the largest acreage of potatoe... READ MORE »
USDA investing $33M to support research projects at 1890 land-grant universities
The USDA is investing more than $33 million to support research, Extension and education projects across the nation’s 19 historically Black colleges... READ MORE »
Longtime MSU Extension specialist, potato consultant dies at 71
Roger Brook, a longtime agricultural and biological engineering Extension specialist for Michigan State University, died at age 71 on July 12. Broo... READ MORE »
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 »
