University of Idaho researchers introduce genes from the litchi tomato plant into potatoes Reprinted with permission from University of Idaho University of Idaho (U of I) researchers are introducing genes from a plant in the nightshade family into potatoes, seeking to develop spuds that resist…

By Joe Kertzman, managing editor, Badger Common’Tater The question isn’t “why would he,” but why wouldn’t Randy Fleishauer have wanted to return to Wisconsin and go to work for Plover River Farms in Stevens Point? With a strong agricultural background and love for the Midwest,…

Column and photos by Ali Carter, Wisconsin Potato Growers Auxiliary Two things you might find interesting this month: One, I typically turn up my nose at savory foods that are mixed with sweet things such as fruit or sweet spices; and two, our oven went…