The opening of Mexico to fresh table stock exports has created significant benefits for U.S. producers, Mexican consumers and even Mexican growers as demand for potatoes increases. Hear from a panel of experts on how the market was finally opened, the steps that are being taken every day to increase demand for potatoes in Mexico […]
Event Location: Cultivation Stage
While glyphosate-based herbicides on not used specifically in potatoes, they have been an important tool for crop producers in the battle against weeds. However, in March of 2015 the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified glyphosate as “probably carcinogenic to humans.” Since then, numerous lawsuits have sought to demonstrate that glyphosate use causes […]
As the understanding of plant genetics continues to evolve at a rapid pace, we see the breeding methods being used evolving as well. Tools such as gene editing are enabling plant breeders to be more precise and efficient in their efforts to develop new, more resilient varieties. Also, the introduction of true potato seed (TPS) […]
Late blight has a long history of wreaking havoc on potato production dating back to the historic crop failures of the Irish Potato Famine. Despite enormous progress in production practices, disease management chemistry, and crop genetics, late blight continues to lurk as one of the most serious threats to commercial potato production. One reason for […]
Come discuss your thoughts, questions, and concerns about neonicotinoid use and regulation in the potato industry. This will be a session focused on identifying the breadth of stakeholder perspectives on neonicotinoids and their alternatives, including a discussion of regulatory approaches in the U.S. ranging from mandated to voluntary and governmental to corporate. Our team of […]
The environmental and health impacts of fumigants and other nematicides are widely acknowledged and can be evaluated through an Environmental Impact Quotient (EIQ). Effective decision making about pesticide selection and use of other control measures, such as resistance, or crop rotation depends on the nematode species and level of infestation in a field. This discussion […]
Sustainability is a key theme in every business in the potato industry, and on every potato farm. In this panel, we’ll discuss where the industry is headed in sustainability: what stories are being told, what information is needed to tell those stories, and how you can be a key player in the discussion and add […]
Benita Matheson, Field Operations Manager, Plant Services Program, Washington State Department of Agriculture
North America Potato Storage Organization (NAPSO) will host a panel discussion focusing on the key issues surrounding potato storage. Our panel will consist of four distinguished experts, each specializing in a critical area of storage management. The specific themes of the panel discussion are: The panel will be moderated by a NAPSO representative presenting the […]
We’d like the opportunity to dive deeper into our conversation from our Potato Talks discussion and explore further the building of a solid Farm Succession Plan. We will pivot from the conceptual to the action steps, getting started, timeframes, common hurdles and how to address them. Attendees can use our complimentary tools to better understand […]