News on Potato Cultivation from Florida

New study predicts two popular American foods surprisingly resilient to climate change.
October 27, 2021
Study: Potato supply chain resilient to climate change
A new study led by researchers at the University of Florida predicts that the supply chains for two of American’s most popular plant-based foods — French fries and pasta sauce — are surprisingly resilient to climate change.
Parcela de patata fertilizada con abono ENTEC.
March 30, 2020
Fertilización de precisión en maíz y patata con el nitrógeno estabilizado de ENTEC
Entre las actividades de gestión de los cultivos de maíz y patata, la planificación de la fertilización se encuentra entre las principales para lograr altos rendimientos y productividad.
Dr. Chad Hutchinson Director of Research at TriEst Ag Group, Inc. Exposition in Potato Expo 2018
(Courtesy: Plant Management Network)
April 30, 2019
Chloropicrin Soil Fumigation in Potato Production Systems
In his presentation at the the 2018 Potato Expo, Dr. Chad Hutchinson discusses the benefits of using Chloropicrin in potato production. Chloropicrin increases production efficiency, profit potential for potato growers, and it also improves soil health.
Potato field at Mack Farms in Lake Wales, Florida, undated (Courtesy: Mack Farms)
February 07, 2019
Florida potato harvest begins
Florida's potato harvest has kicked off and growers are happy with conditions during the growing season thus far.
50 lb. boxes of table stock potatoes ready for shipping at Jones Potato Farm
March 29, 2018
Potato Growers South Florida enjoy a good start of the season
The South Florida potato harvest season has started well, with a good healthy crop taking shape. It has been underway for just over a month and despite cooler weather at the start of the year, South Florida crops escaped any major frost damage.
Potato Expo 2018 will feature live streaming Potato TV 'The Eye'
September 23, 2017
Potato Expo 2018 goes live with streaming potato TV 'The Eye'.
Potato Expo 2018 announces live streaming Potato TV throughout the event. Voting for the presentations on the Innovation Hub 'Main Stage' is now open.
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Sub surface drip irrigation saves water, fertilizer
August 10, 2014
Sub surface drip irrigation saves water, fertilizer
A Florida-based potato farmer who recently won an award for his sustainable irrigation methods firmly believes all farmers should adopt the system for the good of the planet.
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Jones Potato Farm switched from a diesel powered irrigation system to an electrical one (picture added in 2018).
June 11, 2012
Florida potato farmer installs electrical irrigation system
Alan Jones, president and owner of Jones Potato Farm in Parrish, Florida, understands companies will have to attempt to do more with less in today's economy.
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