Potato Academy (potato plant image)

2024
Potato Academy

Thank you for attending WSPC Potato Academy!

The Pacific Northwest’s finest applied scientists, with extensive potato research experience, will provide presentations and lead round-table discussions on issues affecting our crop and industry. This year, WSPC is introducing presentations geared to provide beginner and advanced presentations on each discussion topic. At the event, each attendee can decide which presentation to participate in to gain insight pertinent to their farm or industry.

Entry-levelPotato Professionals

Tim Waters | Alan SchreiberWSU | ADG

John KlimesAgri-Stor Companies

Brett ReynoldsReynolds Agribusiness

Advanced-levelPotato Professionals

Tim Waters | Alan SchreiberWSU | ADG

John KlimesAgri-Stor Companies

Past Event Agenda

Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Entry-level Potato Professionals

9AM
Welcome, Instructions for the day
9:15AM
Understanding The Relationship Between Pest And Beneficial Insects In Potato Fields
Tim Waters And Alan Schreiber
10AM
Optimize Your Potato Storage Climate
John Klimes
10:45AM
BREAK
11:15AM
A Broad Overview Of Potato Water Use And Irrigation
Mark Pavek
12PM
LUNCH
1PM
Potatoes 101 In 2024
Brett Reynolds
1:45PM
Closing Remarks
 
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Advanced-level Potato Professionals

9AM
Welcome, Instructions for the day
9:15AM
Understanding Potato Water Use And Tailoring Irrigation To Optimize Economic Return
Mark Pavek
10AM
Sustainable Potato Production In 2024 - Old School/New School Approach
Brett Reynolds
10:45AM
BREAK
11:15AM
Economic Or Treatment/Action Thresholds
Tim Waters And Alan Schreiber
12PM
LUNCH
1PM
Manage Your Potato Storage
John Klimes
1:45PM
Closing Remarks