
Irrigation
Using less water to grow more potatoes
September 2, 2011
By USDA Agricultural Research Service
By USDA Agricultural Research Service
Sept. 2, 2011 -The latest trend in potato production states that in some management systems, it is possible to plant potatoes in flat beds, as opposed to ridged rows, and use less water for irrigation while boosting overall production. The findings come from the United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS). READ MORE
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