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Declaration of Dublin: Fostering Potato Partnerships for Food Security

Most are familiar with the expression “It takes a village to raise a child”. When it comes to the potato, it’s possible for all...

The Power of Target Dates and “By When?”

There’s nothing scarier for farmers who are trying to gain control over their lives than to have no clue about what the future holds....

The Importance of Sanitizing Your Spud Storage (and Equipment)

Tips and tricks for cleaning and sanitizing your potato storages and equipment. Experts Editor’s note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity.   Spud Smart (SS): Why...

Beware of Air Pollution and Acid Rain Injury to Potatoes

Potato plants can be injured when exposed to high concentrations of various air pollutants. Injury can range from visible markings on the foliage to...

Canadian Potato Council Delivers Research Grand Slam

As the Canadian Potato Council’s latest round of research projects wraps up, those involved have deemed their projects a success. Five years ago, Canadian potato...

Cover Cropping is an Ally in Promoting Plant Diversity

Regenerative agriculture is a system of farming that seeks to improve soil health, increase biodiversity, and promote ecological balance. One of the key components...

Declaration of Dublin: Fostering Potato Partnerships for Food Security

Most are familiar with the expression “It takes a village to raise a child”. When it comes to the potato, it’s possible for all...

The Power of Target Dates and “By When?”

There’s nothing scarier for farmers who are trying to gain control over their lives than to have no clue about what the future holds....

The Importance of Sanitizing Your Spud Storage (and Equipment)

Tips and tricks for cleaning and sanitizing your potato storages and equipment. Experts Editor’s note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity.   Spud Smart (SS): Why...

Beware of Air Pollution and Acid Rain Injury to Potatoes

Potato plants can be injured when exposed to high concentrations of various air pollutants. Injury can range from visible markings on the foliage to...

Canadian Potato Council Delivers Research Grand Slam

As the Canadian Potato Council’s latest round of research projects wraps up, those involved have deemed their projects a success. Five years ago, Canadian potato...

Cover Cropping is an Ally in Promoting Plant Diversity

Regenerative agriculture is a system of farming that seeks to improve soil health, increase biodiversity, and promote ecological balance. One of the key components...