Nearly two centuries after the Irish Potato Famine, the devastating late blight disease continues to plague farmers worldwide, costing up to USD $10 billion in lost crops every single year.Now, a ...

Luther Burbank transformed American agriculture by developing over 800 plant varieties, including the potato later known as the Idaho potato.

Seed potato research and development in eastern Idaho has seen a recent name change that speaks to the global reach of the potato industry. Potato Seed Solutions, a seed potato research and ...

The humble potato is far more than just a staple food—it’s a global agricultural phenomenon. With over 4,000 varieties grown worldwide, the potato offers an astonishing range of sizes, shapes, ...