In the world of maximizing yield, missing a chance to plant a seed is costly. A new Spudnick potato planter looks to make the planting process much more efficient for R.D. Offutt Farms. R.D. Offutt ...

Potato kit specialist Standen Engineering has launched its new SR200 planter, which has a clever cup design that allows it to cope with longer and larger potato seed. Ely-based Standen has a history ...

The Ides of March, March 15, was not a good day for Julius Caesar but it is a good day for planting seed potatoes. The phrase “Beware the Ides of March” was a warning given to Julius Caesar in William ...

Williamstown, NY -- Drive by a potato farm and it doesn’t look like much. Nothing much is growing above the ground like sweet corn, peppers or other vegetables. All that’s visible are mounds of soil.

Discover new ways to maximize your garden space in Building Projects for Backyard Farmers and Home Gardeners (Fox Chapel Publishing, 2012) by Chris Gleason. Plans for trellises, raised beds and ...

If you’ve only tasted store-bought potatoes, it’s time to experience the remarkable flavor and convenience of homegrown spuds by learning how to plant seed potatoes. The key is to start with certified ...

The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Seed Potato Certification Program finalized a public-private partnership this January. The Wisconsin Potato Coalition will take over management of the ...

Like maize, Irish potatoes play key role in Kenya’s food security agenda. Unfortunately, a vast majority of potato farmers in the main producing counties have limited access to certified potato seeds, ...