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Post-Apocalyptic Potatoes: Exotic Spuds Now Safeguarded in Global Seed Vault

If nuclear radiation wipes out every crop in the ground, we will at least have our pick of potatoes. READ»

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Electric Shock Treatment Gives Potatoes a New Lease on Life

Do potatoes have feelings? Who cares, if science can make them healthier.READ»

Biodegradable Spud Raincoat: Plant It in the Ground, Grow Trees

What if you could toss old items of clothing into the dirt in good conscience? You can--if you have Equilicuá's Spud Raincoat. The waterproof coat, made of potato starch-derived bioplastics, is entirely biodegradable and ...READ»

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McDonald's Moves Closer to Pesticide-Free French Fries

McDonald's french fries are crunchy, delightfully salty, and covered in pesticides. That last point may not be true for much longer now that the company has agreed to survey and promote best practices in potato pesticide use ...READ»

World Potato Congress

Calling all fingerlings, russets, and Yukon Golds: This is your moment. This spud-promoting congress celebrates rising potato production in developing countries and continued carbfests in developed ones. And while four days may ...READ»