AgronomyStart with Healthy Potato Seed

Start with Healthy Potato Seed

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Healthy potato seed is the cornerstone of potato production. Indeed, healthy seed helps to ensure a healthy yield.

Join the free one-hour Spud Smart webinar — Start with Healthy Potato Seed — on Thursday, March 29.

In this free webinar, participants will learn about:

  • The importance of healthy seed
  • How adverse storage conditions affect seed stock
  • Proper seed handling tips
  • How to find that perfect seed stock

Presenters:

  • Steven B. Johnson, Ph.D., crops specialist and extension professor, University of Maine
  • Shaun Pelkey, P.Ag, manager of agronomy, McCain Foods, Grand Falls, New Brunswick

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