10 Fascinating Discoveries and Developments in the World of Potatoes
New Study Shows Promise for Increasing Potato Yields with Fewer Pesticides A new study has found promising results for increasing potato yields with fewer pesticides. Researchers at Oregon State University analyzed data from 50 potato farmers in the Pacific Northwest and found that those who used a combination of crop rotations, diversified crop rotations, and reduced-risk pesticides had higher yields and fewer instances of pest damage than farmers who relied solely on traditional pesticides.