Nexia from Simplot’s Plant Health Technologies unites several plant growth-promoting Rhizobacteria that work together to improve soil and plant health, which in turn can help increase yield. Blended with liquid…
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FORTUNE COVE – Prince Edward Island might be small, but it can offer up a mixed bag of weather at different places in the province at the same time. Just…
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ST. LOUIS (KTVI) – If you could only have one vegetable for the rest of your life, you’d have to consider the potato.Monica Stoutenborough of PuraVegan Cafe & Yoga visits…
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The potato crop is off to a great start in the Pacific Northwest of the U.S. It is on track to be an excellent season with strong yields and good-looking…
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Several potato psyllids collected last week tested positive for Lso (liberibacter), the bacterium that causes zebra chip. Lso-positive psyllids were found in the following counties: Payette (1 field), Canyon (7…
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Posted on: July 29, 2016 by Amy Carroll Last week we reported on a sharp increase in the prevalence of Lso-positive psyllids relative to the previous weeks this season. Out…
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By Kay Ledbetter Participants at the 25th annual Texas Potato Breeding and Variety Development Program field day learned that the harvest is underway, that psyllids are threatening unharvested fields and…
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In December 2000, Al Gore delivered his concession speech, ending the crazy presidential election that brought “hanging chads” into our lexicon. Lane Farms in Oregon was on the cover and…
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In January 2004, prominent potato scientist Robert E. Thornton was on the cover of Potato Country magazine, honored for his retirement. A fellowship fund was set up and is still available…
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In April 2001, Bart Connors was on the cover of Potato Country magazine and said the National Potato Promotion Board was “moving in the right direction.” The board was “re-inventing the…
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