Event Location: Expo Stage

Potatoes require balanced fertility for optimum tuber quality and yield to meet the growing caloric demand of the world population. Potatoes take up and remove more potassium than any other nutrient. Fertility recommendations developed by land-grant universities (UI, WSU, CSU, UW, etc.) over the past half-century are based on soil K values and yield goals. […]

For many years we have talked about progress in potato breeding. New breeding techniques such as cis-genese, and crispr-cas did not have a significate impact on the overall potato industry. In North America old varieties; Russet Burbank, Norkotah, Ranger, and Atlantic are still the standard.   There is also a lot of talk about hybrid breeding, […]

Effective exclusion of target pathogens requires accurate molecular detection tests to assure quality control when potato tubers are moved. There is an underserved market of early adopter and innovative potato producers interested in more effective measurement and management of potato diseases, as demonstrated by successful grower participation in our 2022 Mail-Away PVY Test project. These […]

Explore the groundbreaking intersection of artificial intelligence and potato agriculture in this compelling presentation. As AI technologies rapidly evolve, they’re reshaping the landscape of the potato industry, offering innovative solutions to age-old challenges. We’ll examine real-world applications of AI in the agriculture industry and discuss potential future developments.  By attending this session, you’ll gain valuable […]

Now more than ever, consumers are very interested in learning how their food is grown and this provides a unique opportunity for potato farmers to tell their story. Economic, environmental and consumer preferences are putting increased pressure on farmers to not just be more sustainable but to regenerate the soils that their crops are grown […]

Potatoes are not the enemy of those living with Diabetes. The Idaho Potato Commission is a proud partner of the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) Better Choices for Life Program. Together, the Idaho Potato Commission and the ADA are working to enhance the understanding of nutrition and how potatoes can be part of a healthy eating plan […]