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Washington State moves ahead with potato-focused endowed chair
Launching new research in support of Washington potato growers, Washington State University is partnering with industry leaders to study healthier, mo... READ MORE »
Researcher Mark Pavek’s message to growers: Always question what you’re doing
At its core, Mark Pavek describes his professional focus as “finding the smartest and most profitable agronomic practices and varieties for (Pacific... READ MORE »
Powdery scab suppression remains elusive so far
Powdery scab, caused by Spongospora subterranea, is a worrisome disease for potato growers around the world for a variety of reasons. Powdery sca... READ MORE »
Washington State’s Othello Potato Field Day canceled
Due to Washington and Washington State University COVID-19-related policy, the 2020 WSU-Othello Potato Field Day, originally scheduled for June 18, ha... READ MORE »
WSU professors using grant to study potato mop-top virus
A team of Washington State University scientists are taking on a destructive complex of diseases affecting valuable potato crops, thanks to support fr... READ MORE »
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 »
