seeds
Bill beefs up certified seed potato regulation in Wisconsin
Legislation that would increase penalties for not using certified seed potatoes has been signed into law in Wisconsin. Senate Bill 164 (.pdf), now ... READ MORE »
Potatoes USA report finds seed export potential in Cuba
A recent seed potato update from Potatoes USA found export market potential in Cuba while noting export increases to Central and South America. Cub... READ MORE »
Keeping a family tradition alive and growing
Scott Bedlington is a third- generation grower on his family farm in northwestern Washington, located about an hour and a half north of Seattle on the... READ MORE »
Solynta names sales lead responsible for commercial varieties distribution
Dutch seed company Solynta has named a new sales lead in charge of expanding the commercial introduction of its true potato seeds worldwide. Mark H... READ MORE »
Adventures in variety selection
Michael Steinmann is a third-generation potato grower on his family farm near Ashton, Idaho, where he grows potatoes for seed. A few years ago he grew... READ MORE »
North Dakota seed grower dies at age 65
Wallalla, North Dakota seed grower Michael Stremick has died. He was 65. Stremick attended Dickinson State University, where he met his wife, Kathy... READ MORE »
U of I student to use scholarship to probe potato seed health
A University of Idaho graduate student has won a scholarship to aid her work researching U.S. potato farmers’ tolerance levels of economically impac... READ MORE »
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 »
