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.
juni 09, 2014
Univ. Florida Research: Late blight pathogen originates from Mexico
A University of Florida scientist has pinpointed Mexico as the origin of the pathogen that caused the 1840s Irish Potato Famine, a finding that may help researchers solve the $6 billion-a-year disease that continues to evolve and torment potato and tomato growers around the world.
juni 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.
januari 17, 2012
Grower turned inventor focuses on affordability with potato sorter
Few people know better than Greg Jones how important it is to sort and grade potatoes accurately and quickly.
