Dr. Steve Johnson is an Extension Professor and Extension Potato Specialist with the University of Maine where he has been employed for the past 32 years. Steve has a Ph.D. from the University of Florida, a M.S. degree from the University of Maine at Orono and a B.S. degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, all in plant pathology. His responsibilities in Maine are most aspects of potatoes with potato late blight occupying a major portion of his time. When the crop is not in the field, potato storage disorders are a focus of his efforts. Additionally, he works on garlic and barley.