In China, the potato is rising. And that’s just one of many developing countries where potatoes are in increasing demand. From Peter VanderZaag’s perspective, potatoes are on a roll.

Accelerated release selections were unveiled on February 10 at three locations across Canada:  Guelph Research and Development Centre, Lethbridge and Fredericton Research and Development Centres for two years of non-exclusive evaluation. 

Global positioning systems (GPS) are not news, but how they are used in horticulture’s field vegetables is a work in progress. Twelve years ago, Brenn-B Farms started using GPS to improve tillage in herbs and field vegetables.    

The question and answer period at information days is always revealing. That’s when growers signal they are keen to know more.

Last year’s reports of Dickeya dianthicola from Maine to Michigan are this year’s concern for potato growers. What’s worrisome is that the bacteria is spread through seed potatoes causing blackleg and soft rot.