FEBRUARY 2023 Issue 2 | Volume 61 COLUMNS 4 Publisher's Letter 38 Potatoes USA 39 20 United Potato Growers of America 40 Idaho Potato Commission 41 National Potato Council DEPARTMENTS 42 8 FEATURES 8 Preventing disease by capturing spores Spore collection can help determine disease management decisions, improving the bottom line 12 2023 Dream Team winners These potato professionals are making a mark on the industry 20 Preparing for extreme water events by feeding soil microbes Using microbes to improve water holding capacity can give farms an edge on Mother Nature 6 Spudman * February 2023 28 Answering the call Pennsylvania grower takes aim at organic potato market 34 Better potatoes for a better world PAA continues to serve as a cornerstone of the industry 36 Potato Sustainability Alliance Meet the new executive committee Check out this year's Dream Team. ON THE COVER 28 Calendar 42 Advertiser Index EXCLUSIVE ONLINE CONTENT https://spudman.com/https://www.spudman.com/