PodcastSpud Smart Webinar & Podcast - Potato Storage

Spud Smart Webinar & Podcast – Potato Storage

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Storage losses have declined substantially over the years as storage facilities and storage technologies like ventilation systems and temperature sensors improve. Basic storage management recommendations themselves, however, have remained relatively unchanged for many years. In this free webinar, we will hear from top experts in the field about:
– Airflow and ventilation
– Hot and cold conditions
– Disease pressure
– The future of storage

Presenters:
• Dr. Robert Coffin, potato researcher at Potato Consulting Services Inc., Prince Edward Island
• Todd Forbush, engineering/storage specialist, Techmark, Lansing, Michigan

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