Lab Provides Potato Education, Produces Healthier Tubers
The Seed Potato Germplasm Program at the University Idaho works closely with the seed potato industry to produce better potatoes
May 26, 2021
Idaho is well-known for potato production. According to the Idaho State Department of Agriculture, the state leads the nation in potato production, with nearly one-third of all US potatoes grown there. More than 30 varieties are harvested in the Gem State, including Yukon Golds, Reds, Fingerlings, and the Russet, also known as the “Idaho potato.” The crop flourishes particularly well in Idaho thanks to its warm days, cool evenings, and fertile volcanic soil.