IssuesFall 2018

Fall 2018

Expansion Key for Success for New Brunswick Potato Grower

Michel Levesque, who grew up on a farm in New Brunswick’s fertile potato belt, was only 24 when he began his own potato operation...

Potato Breeding: A European Approach, Part I

Marcel Bruins, editor of European Seed, discusses the challenges and opportunities of breeding new potato varieties with the leaders of Europe’s major potato breeding...

We’re All In It Together

Hello, Potato Producers! I’m so happy to be at Spud Smart’s helm once again, and to be working with you, Canada’s potato industry stakeholders. In...

Eye on the Nation

MANITOBA  Dan Sawatzky, General Manager, Keystone Potato Producers Association  Heat and lack of rainfall highlight the growing conditions for Manitoba this season. Above 30 C days...

Seeking a Whammy for Wireworms

A research project is underway to determine if RNAi, an emerging technology for pest control, could work for one of the toughest pest problems...

Market News

Despite a very hot and dry summer in many parts of the country, this year’s average potato yield in Canada could still top the...

Expansion Key for Success for New Brunswick Potato Grower

Michel Levesque, who grew up on a farm in New Brunswick’s fertile potato belt, was only 24 when he began his own potato operation...

Potato Breeding: A European Approach, Part I

Marcel Bruins, editor of European Seed, discusses the challenges and opportunities of breeding new potato varieties with the leaders of Europe’s major potato breeding...

We’re All In It Together

Hello, Potato Producers! I’m so happy to be at Spud Smart’s helm once again, and to be working with you, Canada’s potato industry stakeholders. In...

Eye on the Nation

MANITOBA  Dan Sawatzky, General Manager, Keystone Potato Producers Association  Heat and lack of rainfall highlight the growing conditions for Manitoba this season. Above 30 C days...

Seeking a Whammy for Wireworms

A research project is underway to determine if RNAi, an emerging technology for pest control, could work for one of the toughest pest problems...

Market News

Despite a very hot and dry summer in many parts of the country, this year’s average potato yield in Canada could still top the...