PodcastSpud Smart Webinar & Podcast: Start With Healthy Potato Seed

Spud Smart Webinar & Podcast: Start With Healthy Potato Seed

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Healthy potato seed is the cornerstone of potato production. Indeed, healthy seed helps to ensure a healthy yield. In this free webinar, participants will learn about:
– The importance of healthy seed
– How adverse storage conditions affect seed stock
– Proper seed handling tips
– How to find that perfect seed stock

Presenters:
• Steven B. Johnson, Ph.D., crops specialist and extension professor, University of Maine
• Shaun Pelkey, P.Ag, manager of agronomy, McCain Foods, Grand Falls, New Brunswick
 
Sponsored By:
BASF
McCain

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