The University of Wisconsin is involved in a range of potato related research programmes.
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April 26, 2026
Heat and Weather Patterns Drive Colorado Potato Beetle Outbreaks Over 16 Years Study Reveals
A 16-year study by Michigan State University finds heat is the main driver of Colorado potato beetle populations, with precipitation and soil conditions also influencing outbreaks, aiding better pest forecasting and crop protection.
October 13, 2025
World Potato Congress Webinar - Biology and Integrated Management of Potato Common Scab - Oct 20, 2025
World Potato Congress Inc. (WPC) will host a webinar, 'Biology and Integrated Management of Potato Common Scab,' October 20, 2025. The speaker is Amanda Gevens, PhD, Professor and Extension Plant Pathologist, University of Wisconsin–Madison.
October 06, 2025
Powering Athletes Naturally: Wisconsin Potatoes for Performance and Sustainability
In May 2025, the Washington Post published an article entitled, powered by potatoes: Endurance athletes are chasing speed with spuds. The humble potato – cited as a mild, carbohydrate-packed fuel option – is growing in popularity among endurance athletes
March 09, 2025
UW–Madison researchers and Wisconsin farmers work together to produce healthy potato harvests
Andy Diercks, a fourth-generation potato farmer from the small village of Coloma in central Wisconsin, is blunt about the difficult realities facing family-owned farms today.Make This Page Even Better!
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