Potato Association
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🥔 We are a community of researchers and educators committed to the advancement of the potato industry.🥔
Reminder: PAA members can submit posters for Potato Expo 2027 through Thursday, Oct. 15. Selected presenters receive 50% off registration. Submit today: https://bit.ly/4rQiyEn
#PotatoResearch #PotatoExpo2027
#PotatoResearch #PotatoExpo2027
October 7, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Reminder: PAA members can submit posters for Potato Expo 2027 through Thursday, Oct. 15. Selected presenters receive 50% off registration. Submit today: https://bit.ly/4rQiyEn
#PotatoResearch #PotatoExpo2027
#PotatoResearch #PotatoExpo2027
Save the date for #PAA2027! Join us in Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 25–29, 2027, for the 111th PAA Annual Meeting. Connect with the global potato community, discover emerging research, and explore innovations shaping the future of potato science. https://bit.ly/4dPETfy
#PotatoScience #SaveTheDate
#PotatoScience #SaveTheDate
October 6, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Save the date for #PAA2027! Join us in Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 25–29, 2027, for the 111th PAA Annual Meeting. Connect with the global potato community, discover emerging research, and explore innovations shaping the future of potato science. https://bit.ly/4dPETfy
#PotatoScience #SaveTheDate
#PotatoScience #SaveTheDate
Insecticide resistance is a growing challenge in potato production. Learn why it develops, how it impacts pest management, and strategies to slow resistance and maintain effective control.
Oct. 29 | Register: https://my.potatoassociation.org/PAA/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=W102926_9
Oct. 29 | Register: https://my.potatoassociation.org/PAA/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=W102926_9
October 5, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Insecticide resistance is a growing challenge in potato production. Learn why it develops, how it impacts pest management, and strategies to slow resistance and maintain effective control.
Oct. 29 | Register: https://my.potatoassociation.org/PAA/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=W102926_9
Oct. 29 | Register: https://my.potatoassociation.org/PAA/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=W102926_9
Your posting. The right audience. List your role on the PAA Job Board and connect with candidates who already know potato science: https://forms.scisoc.org/paa-job-post/
#JobBoard #PAAMembership #PotatoScience
#JobBoard #PAAMembership #PotatoScience
October 2, 2026 at 11:28 PM
Your posting. The right audience. List your role on the PAA Job Board and connect with candidates who already know potato science: https://forms.scisoc.org/paa-job-post/
#JobBoard #PAAMembership #PotatoScience
#JobBoard #PAAMembership #PotatoScience
How could direct tuber testing (DTT) reshape seed potato certification? Join experts from seed certification agencies on Nov. 12 for a live panel comparing DTT with traditional field inspections and lab testing. https://www.potatoassociation.org/Events/Webinars/Pages/Direct-Tuber-Testing-Panel.aspx
September 29, 2026 at 11:50 PM
How could direct tuber testing (DTT) reshape seed potato certification? Join experts from seed certification agencies on Nov. 12 for a live panel comparing DTT with traditional field inspections and lab testing. https://www.potatoassociation.org/Events/Webinars/Pages/Direct-Tuber-Testing-Panel.aspx
PAA wants to know—what does the world of potatoes look like through your lens?
PAA members are invited to submit photos that celebrate the science, people, places, and moments that make our community unique. Enter your photos today: https://forms.scisoc.org/paa-photo-contest/
#PhotoContest
PAA members are invited to submit photos that celebrate the science, people, places, and moments that make our community unique. Enter your photos today: https://forms.scisoc.org/paa-photo-contest/
#PhotoContest
September 24, 2026 at 10:15 PM
PAA wants to know—what does the world of potatoes look like through your lens?
PAA members are invited to submit photos that celebrate the science, people, places, and moments that make our community unique. Enter your photos today: https://forms.scisoc.org/paa-photo-contest/
#PhotoContest
PAA members are invited to submit photos that celebrate the science, people, places, and moments that make our community unique. Enter your photos today: https://forms.scisoc.org/paa-photo-contest/
#PhotoContest
Calling all PAA members: Share your research at Potato Expo 2027! Submit your poster for consideration to present January 5–7 in Denver. Selected presenters receive 50% off registration. Learn more and submit by October 15: https://www.potatoassociation.org/Events/Pages/Expo-Posters.aspx
September 22, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Calling all PAA members: Share your research at Potato Expo 2027! Submit your poster for consideration to present January 5–7 in Denver. Selected presenters receive 50% off registration. Learn more and submit by October 15: https://www.potatoassociation.org/Events/Pages/Expo-Posters.aspx
#InsecticideResistance is a growing challenge. Join us on Oct. 29 to gain an understanding of how pests develop resistance and strategies to help preserve efficacy and support sustainable production.
https://www.potatoassociation.org/Events/Webinars/Pages/Insecticide-Resistance-Management.aspx
https://www.potatoassociation.org/Events/Webinars/Pages/Insecticide-Resistance-Management.aspx
September 21, 2026 at 8:03 PM
#InsecticideResistance is a growing challenge. Join us on Oct. 29 to gain an understanding of how pests develop resistance and strategies to help preserve efficacy and support sustainable production.
https://www.potatoassociation.org/Events/Webinars/Pages/Insecticide-Resistance-Management.aspx
https://www.potatoassociation.org/Events/Webinars/Pages/Insecticide-Resistance-Management.aspx
Behind every advance in potato research, production, and innovation is a network of people trading ideas, troubleshooting problems, and pushing each other's work forward. That's what PAA membership is built for.
Join PAA today: https://www.potatoassociation.org/Membership/Pages/default.aspx
Join PAA today: https://www.potatoassociation.org/Membership/Pages/default.aspx
September 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Behind every advance in potato research, production, and innovation is a network of people trading ideas, troubleshooting problems, and pushing each other's work forward. That's what PAA membership is built for.
Join PAA today: https://www.potatoassociation.org/Membership/Pages/default.aspx
Join PAA today: https://www.potatoassociation.org/Membership/Pages/default.aspx
Calling all PAA members! Get your cameras ready for the first-ever PAA #PhotoContest. Share your favorite potato-related photos for a chance to have your work featured at PAA 2027 in Minneapolis.
Submit your best shot: https://forms.scisoc.org/paa-photo-contest/
#PAAMembership #PotatoScience
Submit your best shot: https://forms.scisoc.org/paa-photo-contest/
#PAAMembership #PotatoScience
September 11, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Calling all PAA members! Get your cameras ready for the first-ever PAA #PhotoContest. Share your favorite potato-related photos for a chance to have your work featured at PAA 2027 in Minneapolis.
Submit your best shot: https://forms.scisoc.org/paa-photo-contest/
#PAAMembership #PotatoScience
Submit your best shot: https://forms.scisoc.org/paa-photo-contest/
#PAAMembership #PotatoScience
Hiring in potato science? Reach researchers, growers, and industry pros where they already are. Post your opening on the PAA Job Board: https://forms.scisoc.org/paa-job-post/
#Hiring #potatoscience
#Hiring #potatoscience
August 25, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Hiring in potato science? Reach researchers, growers, and industry pros where they already are. Post your opening on the PAA Job Board: https://forms.scisoc.org/paa-job-post/
#Hiring #potatoscience
#Hiring #potatoscience
That’s a wrap on #PAA2026! 🥔🎉 Thank you to everyone who brought fresh research, great conversations, and plenty of energy to New Orleans. We’ll see you next year!
July 31, 2026 at 6:57 PM
That’s a wrap on #PAA2026! 🥔🎉 Thank you to everyone who brought fresh research, great conversations, and plenty of energy to New Orleans. We’ll see you next year!
Congratulations to the 2026 PAA Honorary Life Members: Charlie Higgins, Mark Pavek, Asunta "Susie" Thompson, and Dr. Robert B. Dwelle (recognized posthumously).
Their contributions to potato science, research, and service have left a lasting impact on our community. #PAA2026
Their contributions to potato science, research, and service have left a lasting impact on our community. #PAA2026
July 29, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Congratulations to the 2026 PAA Honorary Life Members: Charlie Higgins, Mark Pavek, Asunta "Susie" Thompson, and Dr. Robert B. Dwelle (recognized posthumously).
Their contributions to potato science, research, and service have left a lasting impact on our community. #PAA2026
Their contributions to potato science, research, and service have left a lasting impact on our community. #PAA2026
#PAA2026 attendees started the final day on the move with this morning’s Fun Run/Walk through downtown New Orleans and along the Moonwalk. Thanks to everyone who joined us for an active start to another full morning of potato science and connection in New Orleans!
July 29, 2026 at 2:25 PM
#PAA2026 attendees started the final day on the move with this morning’s Fun Run/Walk through downtown New Orleans and along the Moonwalk. Thanks to everyone who joined us for an active start to another full morning of potato science and connection in New Orleans!
Fresh research, new ideas, and one last chance to see it all in person. Poster presenters are onsite at #PAA2026 sharing their latest work, so stop by to explore and connect with the scientists behind it.
The last poster viewing hours are tomorrow, July 29, from 7:45–10:00 a.m.
The last poster viewing hours are tomorrow, July 29, from 7:45–10:00 a.m.
July 28, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Fresh research, new ideas, and one last chance to see it all in person. Poster presenters are onsite at #PAA2026 sharing their latest work, so stop by to explore and connect with the scientists behind it.
The last poster viewing hours are tomorrow, July 29, from 7:45–10:00 a.m.
The last poster viewing hours are tomorrow, July 29, from 7:45–10:00 a.m.
Bids were high and the energy was higher at Bayou Bids & Bites! #PAA2026 attendees packed Fulton Alley, with the quilt stealing the show once again.
Thank you to everyone who donated, bid, or cheered, you're funding student registration and the Frank L. Haynes Endowment!
Thank you to everyone who donated, bid, or cheered, you're funding student registration and the Frank L. Haynes Endowment!
July 28, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Bids were high and the energy was higher at Bayou Bids & Bites! #PAA2026 attendees packed Fulton Alley, with the quilt stealing the show once again.
Thank you to everyone who donated, bid, or cheered, you're funding student registration and the Frank L. Haynes Endowment!
Thank you to everyone who donated, bid, or cheered, you're funding student registration and the Frank L. Haynes Endowment!
The science is in full swing at #PAA2026.
Attendees are exploring sustainable production, precision nitrogen management, irrigation strategies, and nutrient stewardship during today's Extension, Production & Management session.
Tonight: Bayou Bids & Bites! 🥔
Attendees are exploring sustainable production, precision nitrogen management, irrigation strategies, and nutrient stewardship during today's Extension, Production & Management session.
Tonight: Bayou Bids & Bites! 🥔
July 27, 2026 at 9:03 PM
The science is in full swing at #PAA2026.
Attendees are exploring sustainable production, precision nitrogen management, irrigation strategies, and nutrient stewardship during today's Extension, Production & Management session.
Tonight: Bayou Bids & Bites! 🥔
Attendees are exploring sustainable production, precision nitrogen management, irrigation strategies, and nutrient stewardship during today's Extension, Production & Management session.
Tonight: Bayou Bids & Bites! 🥔
Attendees kicked off the #PAA2026 last night at the President's Opening & Welcome Reception. Old colleagues reconnected and new connections were made, all set in motion by a warm welcome from PAA President Benita Garay Litt.
Thank you to McCain for sponsoring a great start to the week.
Thank you to McCain for sponsoring a great start to the week.
July 27, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Attendees kicked off the #PAA2026 last night at the President's Opening & Welcome Reception. Old colleagues reconnected and new connections were made, all set in motion by a warm welcome from PAA President Benita Garay Litt.
Thank you to McCain for sponsoring a great start to the week.
Thank you to McCain for sponsoring a great start to the week.
#PAA2026 attendees ventured into Honey Island Swamp for an up-close look at one of Louisiana’s most unique ecosystems. Thank you to everyone who joined the adventure!
July 27, 2026 at 4:33 PM
#PAA2026 attendees ventured into Honey Island Swamp for an up-close look at one of Louisiana’s most unique ecosystems. Thank you to everyone who joined the adventure!
The one-of-a-kind #PAA2026 quilt is turning heads in the lobby near the registration desk, and it's up for grabs at the Bayou Bids & Bites Annual Meeting Auction!
Come see it in person and plan to bid Monday.
More: https://www.potatoassociation.org/Events/PAA2026/Program/Pages/Auction.aspx
Come see it in person and plan to bid Monday.
More: https://www.potatoassociation.org/Events/PAA2026/Program/Pages/Auction.aspx
July 26, 2026 at 9:22 PM
The one-of-a-kind #PAA2026 quilt is turning heads in the lobby near the registration desk, and it's up for grabs at the Bayou Bids & Bites Annual Meeting Auction!
Come see it in person and plan to bid Monday.
More: https://www.potatoassociation.org/Events/PAA2026/Program/Pages/Auction.aspx
Come see it in person and plan to bid Monday.
More: https://www.potatoassociation.org/Events/PAA2026/Program/Pages/Auction.aspx
Things are officially underway at #PAA2026 in New Orleans!
Our attendees are kicking off the week with the Honey Island Swamp Tour, exploring one of Louisiana's most unique ecosystems before the scientific program begins.
Thank you to 1,4GROUP for sponsoring this experience!
Our attendees are kicking off the week with the Honey Island Swamp Tour, exploring one of Louisiana's most unique ecosystems before the scientific program begins.
Thank you to 1,4GROUP for sponsoring this experience!
July 26, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Things are officially underway at #PAA2026 in New Orleans!
Our attendees are kicking off the week with the Honey Island Swamp Tour, exploring one of Louisiana's most unique ecosystems before the scientific program begins.
Thank you to 1,4GROUP for sponsoring this experience!
Our attendees are kicking off the week with the Honey Island Swamp Tour, exploring one of Louisiana's most unique ecosystems before the scientific program begins.
Thank you to 1,4GROUP for sponsoring this experience!
PAA 2026 begins Sunday! There is still time to join us July 26–30: https://www.potatoassociation.org/Events/PAA2026/Pages/default.aspx
Attending? Download the meeting app and start building your agenda!
Safe travels. We’ll see you in New Orleans!
#PAA2026 #PotatoScience #PlantScience
Attending? Download the meeting app and start building your agenda!
Safe travels. We’ll see you in New Orleans!
#PAA2026 #PotatoScience #PlantScience
July 24, 2026 at 3:05 PM
PAA 2026 begins Sunday! There is still time to join us July 26–30: https://www.potatoassociation.org/Events/PAA2026/Pages/default.aspx
Attending? Download the meeting app and start building your agenda!
Safe travels. We’ll see you in New Orleans!
#PAA2026 #PotatoScience #PlantScience
Attending? Download the meeting app and start building your agenda!
Safe travels. We’ll see you in New Orleans!
#PAA2026 #PotatoScience #PlantScience
PAA is proud to welcome its newly elected Board members! Congratulations to President-elect Munevver Dogramaci and Directors Jim Busse and Jeff Endelman. Learn more: https://www.potatoassociation.org/Membership/BoardElections/Pages/Election-Results.aspx
#PAA #potatoresearch #membership
#PAA #potatoresearch #membership
July 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM
PAA is proud to welcome its newly elected Board members! Congratulations to President-elect Munevver Dogramaci and Directors Jim Busse and Jeff Endelman. Learn more: https://www.potatoassociation.org/Membership/BoardElections/Pages/Election-Results.aspx
#PAA #potatoresearch #membership
#PAA #potatoresearch #membership
See where potato research is headed next. USDA-ARS will share its draft Potato Research Roadmap at #PAA2026, outlining research priorities and inviting feedback from the potato community.
Learn more:
https://potato.confex.com/potato/2026/meetingapp.cgi/Session/1199
Learn more:
https://potato.confex.com/potato/2026/meetingapp.cgi/Session/1199
July 22, 2026 at 2:50 PM
See where potato research is headed next. USDA-ARS will share its draft Potato Research Roadmap at #PAA2026, outlining research priorities and inviting feedback from the potato community.
Learn more:
https://potato.confex.com/potato/2026/meetingapp.cgi/Session/1199
Learn more:
https://potato.confex.com/potato/2026/meetingapp.cgi/Session/1199
Disease resistance. Agronomic performance. Market appeal. How do breeders identify those traits earlier? Explore the latest research on genetic mapping, breeding strategies, and new cultivar development at #PAA2026.
https://potato.confex.com/potato/2026/meetingapp.cgi/Session/1195
https://potato.confex.com/potato/2026/meetingapp.cgi/Session/1195
July 20, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Disease resistance. Agronomic performance. Market appeal. How do breeders identify those traits earlier? Explore the latest research on genetic mapping, breeding strategies, and new cultivar development at #PAA2026.
https://potato.confex.com/potato/2026/meetingapp.cgi/Session/1195
https://potato.confex.com/potato/2026/meetingapp.cgi/Session/1195