MPIC Variety Advancement & Innovation Committee Meeting

Location: Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport Hotel, 5700 28th SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Agenda

To conduct technical review on varieties and make recommendations for variety licensure.

9:00am — Call to order, Chase Young and Bryan Fischer

Question & Answer period with MSU Technologies, Tom Herlache and Julia Miller

Discussion on top tier new chip varieties:

• MSBB058-1
• MSDD247-11
• MSDD247-07
• MSDD244-05
• MSGG039-11Y

Discussion on storage plan for 2026-2027:

Bulk Bins

1. MSBB058-1 Sandyland
2. MSBB058-1 Sandyland
3. MSBB058-1 Walthers Three Rivers
4. NY174 Thorlund's
5. NY174 Thorlund's
6. MSDD244-05 Main
7. Box Bin
8. Magnate
9. ?

Review Michigan State University Variety Database tools. https://msupotato.medius.re

Determine date for summer committee meeting and box bin tour. Suggested Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at Montcalm Research Center facility.

Discuss committee membership

Elect committee chair for coming year

Adjourn