University of Maine (Cooperative Extension Potato program)

Maine University Cooperative Extension Potato program.

The Potato Program team at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension provides information on potato and rotation crop production. Three times per year during winter a newsletter called Spudlines is distributed, a Pest Alert weekly during the summer.

Regional pest information is gathered through an extensive IPM program. A Pest Management Hotline has the latest details on the growing season.

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Febrero 25, 2024

Potatoes USA - Supported research into Neonic alternatives receives USDA funding

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) recently announced funding for a four-year, Potatoes USA-supported research project to develop and evaluate potential alternatives to neonicotinoids for pest management of potato crops.
UMaine researchers testing lobster shells to thwart potato soil pathogens
Diciembre 22, 2022

University of Maine researchers are testing lobster shells to thwart potato soil pathogens

Scientists at the University of Maine are evaluating if lobster shells can cultivate beneficial microbial communities that ward off soil borne potato pathogens.
Maine’s foremost potato expert is bringing his expertise around the world
Agosto 06, 2022

Maine’s foremost potato expert is bringing his expertise around the world

Maine — Potato farmers depend on Steve Johnson. At least they did for 34 years. Now Johnson, who retired on June 30, is taking his expertise to other parts of the world.
Gregory Porter awarded Honorary Life Membership by the Potato Association of America.
Julio 15, 2022

Gregory Porter awarded Honorary Life Membership by the Potato Association of America

Gregory Porter, professor of agronomy in the University of Maine School of Food and Agriculture, will receive an Honorary Life Membership from the Potato Association of America (PAA) at the organization’s annual meeting in July 2022.