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New Wireworm Control Method in Europe

The European-funded INBIOSOIL project has developed a new, eco-friendly method to control wireworm in potatoes that can be used in conventional and organic systems. The...

Maine Seed Potato Growers Contend with New Bacteria

A little-understood bacteria is bringing back an older potato disease and threatening the reputation of Maine seed potatoes, which farmers up and down the...

Smilin’ Eyes Potatoes Coming to P.E.I.

A Prince Edward Island potato farmer is hoping a new variety of spud with distinctive pink markings will be a big hit in Island...

P.E.I. Potatoes Launches Spudtastic Contest

The P.E.I. Potato Board has launched a contest to fly a Canadian family to the Island for some potato-related adventures this summer. The first eight...

Researchers Find Spuds that Could Foil Type 2 Diabetes

Montana State University researchers have found several varieties of potatoes that could foil one of the scourges of the modern world: type 2 diabetes. Researchers...

The Science Behind the Perfect Potato Chip

Everyone has a technique for turning potatoes into chips. Now, scientists who have studied the microstructure of a potato after it's fried, claim to...

New Wireworm Control Method in Europe

The European-funded INBIOSOIL project has developed a new, eco-friendly method to control wireworm in potatoes that can be used in conventional and organic systems. The...

Maine Seed Potato Growers Contend with New Bacteria

A little-understood bacteria is bringing back an older potato disease and threatening the reputation of Maine seed potatoes, which farmers up and down the...

Smilin’ Eyes Potatoes Coming to P.E.I.

A Prince Edward Island potato farmer is hoping a new variety of spud with distinctive pink markings will be a big hit in Island...

P.E.I. Potatoes Launches Spudtastic Contest

The P.E.I. Potato Board has launched a contest to fly a Canadian family to the Island for some potato-related adventures this summer. The first eight...

Researchers Find Spuds that Could Foil Type 2 Diabetes

Montana State University researchers have found several varieties of potatoes that could foil one of the scourges of the modern world: type 2 diabetes. Researchers...

The Science Behind the Perfect Potato Chip

Everyone has a technique for turning potatoes into chips. Now, scientists who have studied the microstructure of a potato after it's fried, claim to...