Scientists Reveal What Triggered Irish Potato Famine By Growing Produce Staff|May 22, 2013 It is the first time scientists have decoded the genome of a plant pathogen and its plant host […]Read More
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White Veggies Are Nutritious Too By Growing Produce Staff|May 22, 2013 Colorful vegetables are promoted as key to a healthy diet, but white vegetables, especially potatoes, shouldn’t be forgotten, […]
Late Blight Pointers For Potatoes By Rosemary Gordon|May 10, 2013 Late blight is a disease potato growers love to hate, and depending on the weather, they may or […]
Free IPM Supplies In Washington Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 8, 2013 As the potato growing season begins, the Washington State Potato Commission (WSPC) will provide free Integrated Pest Management […]
Immigration, Guest Worker Reform Gain Traction in DC By John Keeling|March 11, 2013 During his Jan. 21 Inauguration Address, President Obama pledged to make immigration reform a top legislative priority for […]
The Search For A Late Blight-Resistant Gene By Growing Produce Staff|February 27, 2013 Graduate student Kristen Michelle Brown is working with two potato varieties from the University of Maine breeding program […]
Glyphosate-Resistant Crops: Another Double-Edged Sword? By Phil Nolte|February 11, 2013 Weed control, one of the most difficult problems facing producers, has been revolutionized by glyphosate-resistant varieties on an […]
Early Generation Seed Potato Production Is Focus Of Webcast By Growing Produce Staff|February 6, 2013 Successful early generation seed production depends on very close monitoring for pests, diseases, and variety mixtures. The latest […]
Fingerling Potatoes: A Growing Tuber Trend By Christina Herrick|January 31, 2013 Fingerlings are growing favor among potato consumers, thanks to an increased market demand for more varieties. That was […]
Timing Is Everything For Potato Growers By David Eddy|January 10, 2013 As has often been the case in recent history, the outlook for potatoes is largely dependent on supply […]
Five Minor Producing States To Be Represented On The U.S. Potato Board By Growing Produce Staff|January 3, 2013 Late in 2011, USDA challenged the USPB to develop a plan to communicate all USPB programs and opportunities […]
Potato Webcast Covers Soft Rot, Black Leg Disease Management By Growing Produce Staff|January 2, 2013 No curative treatments for bacterial black leg, soft rot, and stem rot are available to growers. On top […]
Zebra Chip: End Of The Season Report By Phil Nolte|December 10, 2012 I am writing this article while attending the SCRI (Specialty Crop Research Initiative) reporting session on the zebra […]