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What are diploid potatoes and why are breeders and processors so interested in them?

From Eugenia Banks "A Better Tuber Rotter Pectobacterium Parmentieri."

The Western Grains Research Foundation is building a new agronomy centre in Fort Vermilion, Alta.

Join us in February for the 2021 Canadian Spud Congress! This 2 day top tier, virtual event will be jam packed with first class content and opportunities to connect! Deadline to register to become an exhibitor is February 5th! www.canadianspudcongress.ca/

During the pandemic that changed with shoppers rushing to use curbside pickup and delivery to get food in their pantries.

Serifel’s strong performance and low use rate will make Serifel fungicide an excellent addition to growers’ current disease management programs.

With the limitations of weather model-based programs, spore trapping is definitely an effective tool for decision making. Fungal pathogens must be considered to get an accurate picture of the situation. Protect your plants and reduce your operating costs. Use fungicide only when it’s needed. Learn More: https://airspore.com/

Register for this week's Innovation webinar on wireworm control. Brought to you by the Canadian Potato Council. http://ow.ly/HIOL50Cqfgr

Earlier this summer a group, including representatives from the ag industry, was formed to establish best best practices and actions for the prevention and control of COVID-19 transmission in the agriculture and horticulture sector, particularly on farms.

Potato researchers across the country are trying to develop a strategy to fight late blight.

Although Quebec growers had planted more potatoes this year than last, they were forced to abandon more than 2,000 acres due to frost and wet fields.