50th Anniversary Of Washington Potato Seed Trials Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 19, 2013 This year marks the 50th anniversary of the partnership between the Washington State Potato Commission (WSPC) and Washington […]Read More
Your Help Wanted To Find the Next Class of Florida Citrus Hall of Fame Inductees Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 20, 2026
New CINNEX Insecticide and Fungicide Earns EPA Registration Posted by Growing Produce Staff|June 19, 2026
Now Seeking Nominations for This Year’s Blueberry Industry Awards By North American Blueberry Council|June 18, 2026
Black Gold Farms, McCormick Produce Partners Team Up To Introduce New Potato Product Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 19, 2013 Research from the United States Potato Board as well as consumer trends and retailer feedback indicates that consumers […]
Potato Webcast Focuses On Managing Glyphosate Issues Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 12, 2013 The Plant Management Network (PMN) has launched a new presentation in its Focus on Potato webcast resource. The […]
Latest News On Bacterial Ring Rot Detection By Phil Nolte|June 10, 2013 Bacterial ring rot of potato (BRR) is a disease that is usually very difficult to see in seed […]
Scientists Dig Deep For Successful Spuds: 2012 Florida Ag Expo Extended Coverage Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 1, 2013 When people think of Florida, potatoes probably aren’t the first crop that comes to mind. However, if you […]
Syngenta Offers $5,000 Essay Contest Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 31, 2013 For the fourth consecutive year, Syngenta is offering a great opportunity to future leaders in agriculture – a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Harmonization Program For Seed Potatoes Is Designed To Help With Export Markets Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 30, 2013 USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced the launch of the State National Harmonization Program (SNHP) […]
Remote-Controlled Aircraft Takes Flight In Oregon For Potato Research Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 9, 2013 Two small, remote-controlled aircraft are expected to start flying over potato fields in the Hermiston, OR, area this […]
Potatoes On A Food Stamp Budget Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 4, 2013 For one week staff members of the Washington State Potato Commission (WSPC) are joining together to take the […]
Research Aims To Control Pale Cyst Nematode Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 20, 2013 Burrowing into potato roots to feed, the pale cyst nematode Globodera pallida will obstruct nutrients and cause stunted […]
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 […]
Potato Fly-In Focuses On Pressing Issues Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 6, 2013 At this year’s National Potato Council’s (NPC) Potato D.C. Fly-In, which was held Feb. 25-28, more than 160 […]
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 […]
Potato Sprout Inhibitor Receives EPA Registration Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 13, 2013 American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) announced that its subsidiary, AMVAC Chemical Corporation (AMVAC), received registration from EPA for SmartBlock, […]
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 […]
