IssuesSpring 2015

Spring 2015

Wild Potato Cousins

Relatives of the modern-day spud represent a treasure house of genetic information, but some are in danger of going extinct. The potato probably has more...

Protecting Potato’s Heritage

Climate change and disease could put tuber biodiversity at risk in Latin America, the birthplace of the potato. The International Potato Center in Peru...

The New Staple Food in China

China is already the world’s top producer of potatoes. With plans underway to boost consumption among the Chinese people, it’s poised to produce even...

Disease Watch

The leading disease threats potato growers need to look for this season — and how to manage or prevent them. Late blight attacks both tubers...

Insect Watch

What are the leading pests potato growers need to watch out for this season — and what they can do to control them. Every year, potato...

New Offerings

Agriculture and Agri-food Canada potato breeders unveil their choice of promising new varieties at their annual open house. Officials with Agriculture and Agri-food Canada’s potato...

Wild Potato Cousins

Relatives of the modern-day spud represent a treasure house of genetic information, but some are in danger of going extinct. The potato probably has more...

Protecting Potato’s Heritage

Climate change and disease could put tuber biodiversity at risk in Latin America, the birthplace of the potato. The International Potato Center in Peru...

The New Staple Food in China

China is already the world’s top producer of potatoes. With plans underway to boost consumption among the Chinese people, it’s poised to produce even...

Disease Watch

The leading disease threats potato growers need to look for this season — and how to manage or prevent them. Late blight attacks both tubers...

Insect Watch

What are the leading pests potato growers need to watch out for this season — and what they can do to control them. Every year, potato...

New Offerings

Agriculture and Agri-food Canada potato breeders unveil their choice of promising new varieties at their annual open house. Officials with Agriculture and Agri-food Canada’s potato...