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Upcoming webinar: Biology and Integrated Management of Potato Common Scab

The World Potato Congress Inc. is pleased to present the upcoming webinar: “Biology and Integrated Management of Potato Common Scab.” Date: Monday, October 20, 2025 – 9:00am EDT (USA/Toronto) Presenter: Amanda Gevens, PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Plant Pathology. Summary: This presentation will offer information on the soil-borne bacterial pathogens that cause potato common…

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Chad Hutchinson of TriCal Group, Incoming Director

World Potato Congress Inc. is pleased to announce Chad Hutchinson of TriCal Group,  as incoming Director.   With upcoming term retirements of Directors from the World Potato Congress Inc Board, the WPC is delighted to welcome newly elected Director Chad Hutchinson, PhD, into its Governance. A Hoosier by birth, Chad Hutchinson cultivated a deep appreciation…

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Strengthening high-quality seed potato multiplication and supply (Solanum tuberosum L.) in family production systems

 Ing. Agr. Dra. Paula Colnago, Universidad de La Republica Uruguay (pcolnago@fagro.edu.uy)  Background  Potatoes are the main vegetable crop in Uruguay where production volume (20% of total vegetables), level of consumption (30 kg/inhabitant/year), and nutritional benefits make potatoes a staple food that contributes to food security. The country’s agroclimatic conditions enable two annual crops – autumn…

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