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New test identifies golden nematode
A U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientist has developed a diagnostic test that identifies the golden nematode, one of two types of potato cyst... READ MORE »
2011 fall potato plantings up 6 percent from 2010
According to statistics released by USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service on July 12, 2011 total acreage planted in potatoes this year is 1,... READ MORE »
Potato stocks down 36 percent from June 2010
The United States Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service released data today, June 13, 2011, showing the 13 major potato... READ MORE »
Potato stocks down 18 percent from April 2010
The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) reported on Friday, April 15, 2011 that the 13 ma... READ MORE »
How would a government shutdown impact the Department of Agriculture?
Curious as to what happens in the event of a government shutdown. Here is the information I received from a USDA agency official. We still believe the... READ MORE »
Late Blight Research grant awarded
RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Late blight, caused by a fungus-like microbe, is a plant disease that mainly attacks potatoes and tomatoes, is difficult a... READ MORE »
