Jan. 10-12, 2018
Potato Expo 2018
Rosen Shingle Creek
Orlando, Fla.
Potato Expo is the largest conference
and trade show for the potato industry
held in North America. Network with key
decision makers and international industry
leaders, learn about the latest trends and
innovations in the industry, and grow your
business.
Learn more and register at
www.potato-expo.com.
Nov. 6-10
Irrigation Show
Rosen Centre Hotel
Orlando, Fla.
The 2017 Irrigation Show is the place to be
for top-notch professional development and
networking opportunities. Keep up with the
industry's hottest new technologies, best
practices and innovative ideas.
Learn more and register at
www.irrigation.org/2017Show.
Jan. 15-16
Spud School 2018
Shoshone-Bannock Hotel & Event Center
Fort Hall, Idaho
Presented by Texas Plant & Soil Lab, an
independent consulting laboratory, Spud
School will bring practical, field-proven
insights to help growers get outstanding
crop performance, even in difficult growing
conditions.
Register at www.asktheplant.com.
Jan. 10
Potato Business Summit
Rosen Shingle Creek
Orlando, Fla.
Prior to the start of Potato Expo 2018,
United Potato Growers of America will
present its annual Potato Business Summit,
a comprehensive analysis of the global
and North American potato industry. Live
streaming will be available for those unable
to attend.
Learn more at
www.potatobusinesssummit.com.
Jan. 17-18
Idaho Potato Conference
Pond Student Union Building
Idaho State University
Pocatello, Idaho
At Idaho Potato Conference, learn about
the planting, growing season, harvest
and storage of potatoes, along with the
accompanying difficulties, pests, and
nutrition and soil fertility issues.
Nov. 15-16
Montana Seed Potato Seminar
Holiday Inn Downtown
Missoula, Mont.
Learn more at www.montanaspud.org.
Nov. 14
Big Idaho Potato Harvest Meeting
Shoshone-Bannock Hotel & Event Center
Fort Hall, Idaho
This meeting provides an opportunity for
all Idaho potato organizations to leverage
one large industry meeting. The Idaho
Potato Commission will sponsor a lunch
and present an overview of its marketing
plans to move the new crop.
RSVP at www.idahoshippers.org/events.
Nov. 9
Potato Disease Summit
Cross Insurance Center
Bangor, Maine
Plant pathologists, researchers and other
scientists from around the world will
present the latest information on the
bacteria—Dickeya and Pectobacterium—
that cause blackleg, an emerging seed
potato problem. Hosted by the University of
Maine, the event is designed for scientists,
consultants, regulatory officials and seed
potato growers and buyers.
The $80 registration fee includes materials,
lunch and breaks. Registration deadline is
Oct. 20 and is available at www.extension.
umaine.edu.
For more information or to request a
disability accommodation, contact Steve
Johnson at (207) 554-4373
or stevenj@maine.edu.
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