NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2020 Issue 8 | Volume 58 contents COLUMNS 6 Taking Stock 46 Potatoes USA 47 United Potato Growers of America 48 Idaho Potato Commission 8 49 National Potato Council DEPARTMENTS 36 Cultivar Corner 50 Calendar 50 Advertiser Index 51 22 FEATURES 8 A growing partnership San Luis Valley farms come together to specialize, expand production 16 Uncertainty lingers in processing supply COVID situation leaves processing suppliers unsure how to proceed into 2021 22 2020 Seed Report Reports show good growing conditions, solid yields in most areas of the U.S. 32 32 Global Perspectives Canadian researcher evaluates heat stress in potatoes 38 The future of potato cyst nematode control 44 Inside the Industry: COVID-19 Impact The editorial team at Spudman recently asked readers about how COVID-19 (coronavirus) has affected them and the potato industry, in general. 4 Spudman.com The owners of Price Farms, Salazar Farms and Three S Ranch came together to form San Acacio Seed, a partnership to add seed supply to the San Luis Valley and beyond. See Page 8. Photo: Amanda Wakasugi EXCLUSIVE ONLINE CONTENT New podcasts with RJ Andrus of Idahoan Foods and Ben & Alison Sklarczyk of Sklarczyk Seed Farms. spudman.com/the-potatofield-with-spudman/ Spudman7: Natalia Cervantes ON THE COVERhttp://www.spudman.com/the-potato http://www.Spudman.com