varieties
Yield, resistance key considerations in quest for new varieties
Plant breeders deal with many developing varieties. Michigan State University (MSU) is testing almost 200 advanced breeding lines in its potato breedi... READ MORE »
Cornell celebrating 160 years of potato breeding collaboration, success
Cornell University’s potato breeding program, celebrating 160 years, has developed more than 50 potato varieties, including the most widely grown ch... READ MORE »
Late blight-resistant varieties near release in Kenya
New potato varieties bred to be resistant to late blight are close to approval and release in Kenya. The 3R-gene potatoes have been developed with ... READ MORE »
$3M in renovations to boost breeding program at Aroostook Farm
A $3 million renovation at Aroostook Farm, home of the University of Maine’s breeding program, is poised to help the university accelerate its devel... READ MORE »
Data shows US seed exports surging in Central America
U.S. seed potato exports saw major gains in Central America from July 2024 to March 2025, with a 61% increase compared to the prior year. Long-term... READ MORE »
New HZPC Americas product manager will work closely with growers
HZPC Americas has added a product manager to its team in Canada. Pedro Selegato will work to help North America potato farmers integrate HZPC’s germ... READ MORE »
Grants to support development of potato varieties for commercial production
USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is offering a grant program supporting potato research projects focused on varietal develop... READ MORE »
An ongoing search: Research drives industry advances
Cultivar research drives innovation in the potato industry and helps growers find new varieties that address ever-changing crop and industry needs. ... READ MORE »
Canadian company successfully registers 4 true potato seed varieties
Tuberosum Technologies has successfully registered four true potato seed varieties, marking the first time TPS varieties have been officially register... READ MORE »
Breaking down 2021 seed potato acres
U.S. potato farmers grew more acres of accepted certified seed potatoes in 2021 than they had previously produced since 2017. Certified seed acreag... READ MORE »
