Agronomy

Agronomy

Are We Entering A New Era in Potato Breeding?

Potato breeding is poised for a revolutionary transformation as scientists and industry stakeholders harness the power of new technologies to accelerate the development of...

2025 Spud Innovations: EcoTea

What innovative products are leading the Canadian potato industry into the future? This year’s entries in Spud Smart’s annual call for innovations reveal a spectrum of creative...

Study Reveals Potential for Genetically Modified Potatoes to Combat Late Blight Threat

Potato growers facing the relentless threat of late blight caused by Phytophthora infestans may soon have a more resilient option, thanks to groundbreaking research...

How to Save Money on Pest Management Without Compromising on Quality

What convinced all the farmers in an applied pest management study to switch to IPM? Dollars and cents, of course. When Washington State Entomologists Tim...

Meet Canada’s Weed Hunter

As researchers continue to look for alternatives to conventional herbicides, one potential solution might be an ingredient found in your kitchen pantry. Dr. Andrew McKenzie-Gopsill...

Regenerative Agriculture: Fad or Future?

Sustainability seems to be on everyone’s mind right now, but buzzwords like “regenerative agriculture” often mean different things to different people. When McCain Foods announced...

Are We Entering A New Era in Potato Breeding?

Potato breeding is poised for a revolutionary transformation as scientists and industry stakeholders harness the power of new technologies to accelerate the development of...

2025 Spud Innovations: EcoTea

What innovative products are leading the Canadian potato industry into the future? This year’s entries in Spud Smart’s annual call for innovations reveal a spectrum of creative...

Study Reveals Potential for Genetically Modified Potatoes to Combat Late Blight Threat

Potato growers facing the relentless threat of late blight caused by Phytophthora infestans may soon have a more resilient option, thanks to groundbreaking research...

How to Save Money on Pest Management Without Compromising on Quality

What convinced all the farmers in an applied pest management study to switch to IPM? Dollars and cents, of course. When Washington State Entomologists Tim...

Meet Canada’s Weed Hunter

As researchers continue to look for alternatives to conventional herbicides, one potential solution might be an ingredient found in your kitchen pantry. Dr. Andrew McKenzie-Gopsill...

Regenerative Agriculture: Fad or Future?

Sustainability seems to be on everyone’s mind right now, but buzzwords like “regenerative agriculture” often mean different things to different people. When McCain Foods announced...