seed potatoes
Europatat raises concerns about plant reproductive material report
The European Potato Trade Association (Europatat) is raising concerns about a draft report on plant reproductive material (PRM) set for a vote in the ... 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 »
Survey seeks input on direct tuber testing
An anonymous survey seeks feedback from potato industry stakeholders on direct tuber testing concerns and needs in each state. The survey stems fro... READ MORE »
Longtime Idaho grower Atchley dies at age 79
Idaho potato grower and irrigation innovator Clen Atchley died March 17 at age 79. A member of the East Idaho Agriculture Hall of Fame and longtime... READ MORE »
Solynta rebrands ahead of launch of commercial varieties
Dutch seed company Solynta is rebranding, changing its logo to include the words “true potato seeds” to reflect a new market-driven strategy. T... READ MORE »
Netherlands-based potato cooperative to acquire The Potato Company
Netherlands-based potato cooperative Agrico has declared its intention to acquire the seed potato activities of The Potato Company, a Dutch company th... READ MORE »
Solynta names new CEO, plans commercial varieties introduction
Dutch hybrid potato breeder Solynta has named a new CEO and announced plans to introduce its first commercial varieties in 2024. Peter Poortinga jo... READ MORE »
Registration for Montana Seed Potato Seminar and Grower meeting open
Registration is open for the 58th Annual Montana Seed Potato Seminar and Grower meeting. The event, to be held Nov. 8-9 in Missoula, will feature exhi... READ MORE »
Former seed potato grower back as Canada’s top agriculture official
A former Prince Edward Island seed potato grower has been named Canada’s new Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. Lawrence MacAulay, a Member o... READ MORE »
Programs seek public input to guide policy
The Minnesota seed potato program will hold an advisory meeting on Aug. 9 seeking input on topics including the future of the restricted seed potato g... READ MORE »
