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Potato breeding pioneer Porter retires after 38 years at UMaine
For Greg Porter, one potato highlights a satisfying career. Porter, an Aroostook County native, officially retired Dec. 31 after 38 years at the Unive... READ MORE »
Northland Potato Growers Association names interim executive director
A leadership change at the Northland Potato Growers Association has taken place, with Donavon Johnson leaving the organization. Jacey Kuersteiner, ... READ MORE »
Early registration for Michigan Winter Potato Conference ends Dec. 31
The last day for the Michigan Winter Potato Conference’s early registration rate is Dec. 31. The conference will be held Jan. 31-Feb. 1 in East Lans... READ MORE »
Michigan Potato Industry Commission elects new chair
Ryan Norton, farm manager at Three Rivers-based Walther Farms, has been elected as chair of the Michigan Potato Industry Commission. Norton, who se... READ MORE »
Maine Potato Summit set for Jan. 3-4; registration deadline next week
The Maine Potato Summit will take place Jan. 3-4 in at Northern Maine Community College in Presque Isle, with the vendor trade show beginning at 1 p.m... 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 »
Potatoes bring the party in bowl game, New Year’s celebration
A holiday tradition returns Saturday when Georgia State battles Utah State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. The Panthers (6-6) take on the Aggies (... READ MORE »
Trio of North Dakota brothers receive irrigation award
Third-generation North Dakota farmers and brothers Bill, Jeff and Kent VanRay have received the Irrigation Excellence Award from the North Dakota Irri... READ MORE »
McCain to detail sustainability goals at Michigan Winter Potato Conference
McCain’s senior director of agriculture and sustainability will address the Michigan Winter Potato Conference in February. Jess Newman will expla... READ MORE »
Michigan Vegetable Council names potato grower 2023 Master Farmer
Fourth-generation potato grower Main Farms has been chosen by the Michigan Vegetable Council as its 2023 Master Farmer. The 15,000-acre farm in Six... READ MORE »