Washington State University
Washington State adds new Extension director, potato pathologist
Dean André-Denis Wright has named Vicki McCracken to be Associate Dean and Director of Extension for the WSU College of Agricultural, Human, and Natu... READ MORE »
Latest in potato research to be shared at WSU’s Potato Field Day
Potato experts from Washington State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Northwest Potato Consortium and partner universities will share t... READ MORE »
One-day soil health workshop coming from Washington State University
The Washington State University Extension has a one-day soil health workshop coming on Tuesday, Jan. 22. “Management Matters for Soil Health” i... READ MORE »
Reducing pesticide residue focus of Washington State University project
Reducing the use of broad-spectrum pesticides that leave residues on food marks the focus of a new research project led by Lav Khot, an assistant prof... READ MORE »
Potatoes USA hires institutional foodservice marketing manager
Potatoes USA has hired Rachael Lynch as a global marketing manager for institutional foodservice markets.Lynch has spent the last five years revitaliz... READ MORE »
Simplot Innate varieties receive names
The first generation of Simplot Plant Sciences Innate bioengineered potato seed has been issued proprietary names.The names and varieties are: Cultiva... READ MORE »
Controlling potato psyllids key to managing zebra chip
Potato psyllids were found in 88 percent of the fields we monitored this week. This means psyllids are continuing to migrate into fields throughout th... READ MORE »
PEI growers recognize National Soil Conservation Week
This week (April 17 -23) is National Soil Conservation Week in Canada, and as potato farmers across Prince Edward Island are gearing up for spring pla... READ MORE »
Monsanto interested in Bayer CropScience
Monsanto has reportedly shown interest in the possible acquisition of Bayer CropScience.Reuters reports that Monsanto executives recently held a meeti... READ MORE »
Report: pesticide residues do not pose safety concern for food
The USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has posted data from the 2014 Pesticide Data Program (PDP) Annual Summary, which confirms that overall... READ MORE »
