San Luis Valley Research Center

10/08/2026

Official save the date for PIP's 2026 Open House. Add it to your calendar!

10/02/2026

The fall season and rainy weather this last week means it's time for some hearty, savory meals. This Sheperd's pie recipe seems like a great way to use up some of the freshly dug potatoes flooding into the grocery store!

Everything you love about shepherd’s pie, made easier in one pan with beef, vegetables, and fluffy mashed potatoes.

10/02/2026

How could direct tuber testing (DTT) reshape seed potato certification? Join PAA's Seed Certification Section and experts from seed certification agencies on November 12 for a live panel comparing DTT with traditional field inspections and lab testing. Gain insights into current research and explore what's next for certification programs.

FREE for PAA members! Register now: https://www.potatoassociation.org/Events/Webinars/Pages/Direct-Tuber-Testing-Panel.aspx

09/22/2026

Big thank you to those who came out to walk with the PIP crew during single hill selections! Your input was much appreciated!

09/03/2026

We are making great progress harvesting our single hills so far! Just a reminder that our growers and stakeholders are invited to come walk with us to see our process and give us valuable input in finding the next great potato variety!

08/31/2026

Potato Fest is nearly here! Come visit us September 12th with the festival's ag tour😁

Sept. 12 is coming so fast!
Don’t forget to sign up to be a vendor, attend our ag tour, or run in the annual Tater Trot 5K 😊🎉

We can’t wait to celebrate America’s Favorite Vegetable with YOU 🥔🥔🥔🥔

08/28/2026

Harvest in the valley has started and you know what that means- fresh potatoes! Here is a quick and easy roasted potato recipe to usher in this exciting time of year. We think it would be particularly good with our advanced yellow selection, CO18054-4Y.

Happy Harvest!
https://www.row7seeds.com/blogs/cook/roasted-upstate-abundance-potatoes-with-garlic-and-thyme

08/25/2026

This summer the PIP crew collaborated with the Arkansas Valley Research Center in Rocky Ford, CO on a drought/heat tolerance trial for some of our up-and-coming potato varieties. The potatoes not used for our data were donated to UpRoot Colorado. This incredible organization was able to distribute 999lbs of fresh produce to Beulah Community Cupboard, The Pantry of Fremont, and Craver Middle School (home ec program) in Colorado City to support those affected by the Aspen Acres Fire. Produce was also donated to Pueblo Cooperative Care Center and RMSER. Thank you UpRoot and Ark Valley for your hard work supporting Colorado communities!

08/20/2026

Did you know Colorado is one of the top potato-producing states in the US? The San Luis Valley Research Center works with local growers and industry experts to research diseases like potato dry rot and develop climate-stress and disease-resistant potato varieties, directly benefiting Colorado potato growers 🥔

Learn more about the San Luis Valley Research Center ➡️ col.st/itru3

Multistate Research Fund Impacts

08/19/2026

Happy National Potato Day!!!! We love working with America's favorite vegetable.

IT'S NATIONAL POTATO DAY!! 🥔🎉

Be sure to celebrate today (and every day) by eating a baked, roasted, mashed, grilled, loaded, French-fried, or chipped potato!

Today we're celebrating our Colorado Potato Growers and Industry who help take our delicious spuds from the soil to your table. Cheers to celebrating America's Favorite Vegetable! 🥳