Follow us: RSS Feeds Twitter Facebook
Search
FEATURED CONTENT ► Potatoes
Potato Profits
Jerry Wright returns to lead United Potato Growers of America, encouraging growers to go back to the fundamentals.  Read more
Related
Potatoes: Problem Solving
Developing new potato varieties in the Northwest involves taking into account grower, processor, and consumer needs. Read more
Related
Featured Video
Controlling Potato Leafhopper

Dr. Gene McAvoy from the University of Florida discusses the life cycle, identification, and management of the potato leafhopper.

See more video...
Recent Articles ► Potatoes
GE Potatoes: Is It Time To Start Talking Again?
February 13, 2012
It appears there may be a slight thawing in attitudes regarding this controversial subject. GE Potatoes: Is It Time To Start Tallking Again?
Potato Profits
February 10, 2012
Jerry Wright returns to lead United Potato Growers of America, encouraging growers to go back to the fundamentals. 
New Website Takes Dead Aim At Potato Virus Y
January 4, 2012
Re-emergence of serious disease in seed potato production targeted with management strategies for growers.
Potato Statistics Show Overall Growth
December 20, 2011
USDA releases statistics showing overall growth in potato stocks.
Jerry Wright Returns To Lead United Potato Growers of America
December 8, 2011
United Potato Growers of America (UPGA) has announced that Jerry Wright will return to lead the grower-based organization as president and CEO.
Potato Pointers: New Disease, New Problems
November 28, 2011
Zebra Chip is more than a nuisance in chipping production, but other types of production.
High Yielding Potato On The Horizon
October 13, 2011
A new spud produced a yield of 777 cwt per acre.
Sustainable Practices Increase Efficiencies
September 30, 2011
Top 100 grower Black Gold Farms strives to deliver every acre by balancing economic factors with environmental issues.
Washington State Potato Growers Vote To Continue Marketing Order
September 13, 2011
The order authorizes the establishment of minimum grade, size, quality, maturity, pack, container, and labeling requirements for Washington state fres...
Growing Potatoes With Less Water
September 7, 2011
Research has confirmed that in some production systems, planting potatoes in flat beds can increase irrigation water use efficiency.
Latest Headlines
Editor's Choice
Top 100 West
See which growers made the list for the 24th annual Top 100 from American Vegetable Grower. Read article