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Colorado State University (CSU) is recognized as one of the premier research institutions and routinely ranks in the top of all American Universities in research expenditures.

The CSU operates a potato research program.

The Colorado State University potato program is based at the San Luis Valley Research Center which is engaged in various potato research programs include breeding and selection, pathology, crop management and field physiology, postharvest physiology, and seed certification.

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New program looks to expand early pathogen detection in potato crops
September 27, 2024

Washington State University project aims to expand early pathogen detection in potato crops

A new Washington State University-led project will help potato growers safeguard domestic and international markets and maintain high-quality potatoes for consumers around the world.
Potato IPM logo
February 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.
Texas A&M Potato Breeding Program targets french fry, chipping, fresh markets
September 04, 2022

Texas A&M Potato Breeding Program targets french fry, chipping, fresh markets

New potato varieties bred by the Texas A&M Potato Breeding Program could enter the french fry market before long, said Isabel Vales, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife potato breeder in the Department of Horticultural Sciences
Pioneering potato breeder Dave Holm retires
May 13, 2021

Pioneering potato breeder Dave Holm retires

Dave Holm was destined to work with potatoes. He was raised on a potato farm in southeast Idaho, where his dad and grandfather instilled in him a love of one of the world’s most important crops.