seed potatoes

World Potato Congress webinar to examine apical seed cuttings

The next World Potato Congress webinar, “Diversified Use of Apical Cuttings to Boost Potato Seed Systems,” is set for 9 a.m. EST on Tuesday, May 5... READ MORE »

Breaking down 2019 seed potato acreage

U.S. acres devoted to growing certified Ciklamen potato seed have steadily increased over the past decade. With just 62 acres in 2010, Ciklamen gro... READ MORE »

Minnesota seed potato association selects Paschke as promotions director

Potato industry veteran Perry Paschke has been hired by the Minnesota Certified Seed Potato Growers Association to serve as promotions director. Pa... READ MORE »

Seed potato health certificate contains up-to-date status of certified seed

The days when transactions were settled by a handshake bring back sentimental memories, but they are long gone in today’s high-stakes businesses of ... READ MORE »

Seed Potatoes Report 2019: Eastern & Central United States

Wet early and wet late was a common theme for potato growers in the U.S. this year, certified seed growers included. In Idaho, spring rain hampered... READ MORE »

Seed Potatoes Report 2019: Western United States

Idaho experienced a somewhat challenging growing season. Planting began at the normal time, but was interrupted by a two-week period of rain. Addition... READ MORE »

Nina Zidack to host World Potato Congress webinar on certified seed potatoes

Nina Zidack, Ph.D., Montana State University's Director of Seed Potato Certification, will present a webinar on behalf of the World Potato Congress, t... READ MORE »

2018 Seed Potato Crop Report: Eastern, Central United States

Growing a successful seed potato crop means navigating two major variables: weather and disease/pest pressure. For the most part, growers were able to... READ MORE »

2018 Seed Potato Crop Report: Western United States