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Recent Articles â–º Potatoes
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Potato Webcast Focuses On Managing Glyphosate Issues
June 12, 2013
A webcast presented by Andrew Robinson, Extension specialist, addresses the effects of glyphosate on potatoes. 
Latest News On Bacterial Ring Rot Detection
June 10, 2013
New techniques have been developed to detect this disease.
Scientists Dig Deep For Successful Spuds: 2012 Florida Ag Expo Extended Coverage
June 1, 2013
Starting from the ground up, the search is on for hot potatoes.
Syngenta Offers $5,000 Essay Contest
May 31, 2013
Company will award scholarship to the student who best addresses consumer demand for potatoes.
Scientists Reveal What Triggered Irish Potato Famine
May 22, 2013
An international team of scientists reveals that a unique strain of potato blight they call HERB-1 triggered the Irish potato famine of the mid-19th century.
White Veggies Are Nutritious Too
May 22, 2013
Potatoes, cauliflower, turnips, parsnips, and onions have their place at the table, says an expert from Purdue University.
Late Blight Pointers For Potatoes
May 10, 2013
A University of Maine researcher offers 10 tips on how to deal with an outbreak.
Free IPM Supplies In Washington
May 8, 2013
Environmentally conscious pest management supplies available at no charge to state’s spud growers.
Harmonization Program Launches For Seed Potatoes
April 30, 2013
Industry groups partner with state certification agencies.
Remote-Controlled Aircraft Takes Flight In Oregon For Potato Research
April 9, 2013
Field study aims to help farmers use water, fertilizers, and pesticides more efficiently.
Potatoes On A Food Stamp Budget
April 4, 2013
Washington Potato Commission staff to rely on spuds during week-long challenge.
New Research Aims To Control Potato Pest
March 20, 2013
USDA researchers use natural egg-hatching factors to reduce the impact of a pesky nematode.
Immigration, Guest Worker Reform Gain Traction in DC
March 11, 2013
A growing momentum for reform is present but significant obstacles stand in the way.  
Potato Fly-In Focuses On Pressing Issues
March 6, 2013
The National Potato Council’s meeting attendees convened with federal regulators and those in Congress to lead the industry’s advocacy efforts.
The Search For A Late Blight-Resistant Gene
February 27, 2013
Research at the University of Maine focuses on two potato varieties.