Researchers Find Gene That Defends Against Late Blight Posted by Rosemary Gordon|April 7, 2015 Scientists say a protein in the gene will make the late blight pathogen less likely to overcome resistance.Read More
The Hidden Margin Leak Between Projected and Actual Harvest Dates By Muhammad Abdullah, Folio3 Agtech|June 2, 2026
New Round of USDA Aid for Specialty Crops Good News for California Walnuts By California Walnut Commission|June 1, 2026
USPB Promotes Potato Friendly Salad Bars By Growing Produce Staff|March 19, 2015 Initiative includes placing 3,000 potato-friendly salad bars in school lunch programs across the country.
West Coast Ports To Open With New Contract By Growing Produce Staff|March 3, 2015 Western fruit, vegetable industries lost millions when unable to export produce at ports.
Takeaways From The 2015 Empire State Producers Expo By Rosemary Gordon|January 20, 2015 From crop protection pointers to potato breeding, there was no shortage of learning opportunities at the New York show.
U.S. Potato Exports Hit A New Record In Value And Volume Posted by Rosemary Gordon|September 4, 2014 The value of all U.S. potato exports increased 7% over the record set in 2012 and 2013.
Idaho Potato Truck Nominates Several Commodity Boards To Accept ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Posted by Rosemary Gordon|September 4, 2014 After dousing, ‘Tater Team’ calls out Florida Department of Citrus, Washington Apples, and Georgia Peaches in viral charity campaign.
Tips To Avoid Potato Bruising By Phil Nolte|July 29, 2014 As we head toward another harvest season and the mad rush it entails, now might be a good […]
New Florida Potato Variety Primed For Chip Market Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 23, 2014 Studies on the Elkton show no browning and less grease.
Mexico Reopens Doors To U.S. Fresh Market Potatoes Posted by Rosemary Gordon|July 9, 2014 The area of shipment is limited to locations within 16 miles of the border.
Gowan, Nichino America End Distribution Agreement For Moncut And Moncoat MZ Fungicides Posted by Lauren María Alexander|May 19, 2014 Nichino now to distribute the products through its own organization.
Black Gold Farms Launches Locally Grown Programs Posted by Rosemary Gordon|May 14, 2014 Programs correspond with the operation’s harvesting schedule and packaging is designed to resonate with local consumers.
USDA Scientists Dissect Zebra Chip Pest For Control Clues Posted by Lauren María Alexander|May 6, 2014 USDA scientists attempt to find new ways of managing zebra chip and the potato psyllid, the insect that can spread this disease to potato crops.
Young Potato Grower Chimes In On Challenges, Future Plans, And More Posted by Lauren María Alexander|March 14, 2014 GenNext Grower Sara Corey answers a questionnaire on career challenges, future plans for the farm, and more.
Young Female Potato Grower Preps For The Future By Lauren María Alexander|March 10, 2014 Sara Corey of Daniel Corey Farms is taking charge at her family’s 1,000-acre potato operation and paving a way for young, female growers while she’s at it.
Idaho’s Randy Hardy Elected National Potato Council’s 2014 President Posted by Rosemary Gordon|January 17, 2014 For years, Hardy has been involved with the United States Potato Board and the National Potato Council.
National Potato Council Awards $10,000 Grant to Grad Student By John Keeling|October 8, 2013 Rhett Spear, horticulture Ph.D. graduate student at Washington State University accepts $10,000 grant awarded by NPC.
U.S. Potato Exports Set Another Record Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 4, 2013 Total U.S. potato and product exports for fiscal year (FY) 13 (July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013) […]
United States Potato Board Names New President/CEO Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 5, 2013 The United States Potato Board (USPB), the nation’s potato marketing organization and the central organizing force in implementing […]
Potato Acreage In New York Increases Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 24, 2013 New York potato growers planted an estimated 20,000 acres of potatoes this year according to Blair Smith, State […]
Potatoes Are Good For You By John Keeling|July 10, 2013 “Too much coffee can make you fat.” “100,000 lives saved if salt lowered.” “Want to lose weight? Eat […]
