Cadena de Suministro de Papas de América del Norte

Junio 04, 2011

A Warming Planet Struggles to Feed Itself

The rapid growth in farm output that defined the late 20th century has slowed to the point that it is failing to keep up with the demand for food, driven by population increases and rising affluence in once-poor countries.

Junio 03, 2011

USDA revises standards for No. 1 potatoes

Revisions to the grading standards for No. 1 potatoes allow for mixed varieties of potatoes to be packaged together, as requested by grower/shippers and retailers.

Junio 03, 2011

5 positive signs for restaurants

Rising costs for food and fuel have dominated headlines and weighed heavily on the minds of restaurant operators.

Junio 03, 2011

Washington potato production among the most sustainable on the planet

Washington potatoes are not only good for you, their production is highly sustainable.

Junio 03, 2011

Farmers in P.E.I. hoping drier weather allows them to get crops in

Prince Edward Island potato farmers, kept out of their fields by weeks of rain, are frantically trying to catch up with their planting.

Junio 02, 2011

Idaho Potato Commission discusses research priorities

Junio 01, 2011

New Focus on Potato webcast: White Mold of Potato, Epidemiology and Management

Mayo 31, 2011

Plant worker handling diacetyl awarded $814,500 for 'popcorn lung'

A plant worker won an $814,500 judgment in Baltimore County Circuit Court after claiming he contracted a rare lung disease known as "popcorn lung"from breathing diacetyl, a chemical used to make food taste buttery.

Mayo 31, 2011

Global oil seed markets/ US sunflower planting

The situation in the U.S. sunflower market remains in flux with the potential for additional planted acres depending on weather for the next 10 to 20 days.

Mayo 29, 2011

Another SE Idaho field infected with Potato Cyst Nematodes

Another southeastern Idaho field has been infected with a microscopic wormlike pest that attacks potato plants despite $36 million spent on eradication efforts over the last five years, officials say.

Mayo 26, 2011

Retail Food Prices Continue To Climb

Retail food price inflation continues to be a concern to consumers as the Consumer Price Index for food-at-home in the United States was up 3.9% from a year ago during April, reports The Food Institute.

Mayo 25, 2011

Colorado Potato Administrative Committee promotes Heart Health

The Colorado Potato Administrative Committee (CPAC) is marketing Colorado Potatoes in Denver with banner ads on KOA 850 AM

Mayo 18, 2011

Federal Plan to Limit Potatoes on School Menus Whips Up Supporters of this 'Gateway Vegetable'

Maine—Around here, you can find "Maine Potato Candy"—mashed potatoes rolled in coconut and dipped in chocolate—and potato donuts. A popular county fair offers wrestling matches in a vat of potatoes. In a state where spuds are the top agricult...

Mayo 17, 2011

Manitoba's potato crop seen surviving flood

Mayo 17, 2011

US Potato Stocks on May 1 at lowest level in 10 year

The 13 major potato States held 65.7 million cwt of potatoes in storage May 1, 2011, down 27 percent from a year ago.

Mayo 16, 2011

Wet weather worries PEI potato farmers

The wet weather is beginning to concern Prince Edward Island potato growers who are hoping for a break soon in the rain.

Mayo 16, 2011

New Focus on Potato webcast: Pink Rot of Potato

'Focus on Potato' has published a new webcast on Pink Rot in Potato

Mayo 16, 2011

Top Culinary Masters and Celebrity Chefs to Heat Up World Culinary Showcase at NRA Show 2011

Celebrity chefs - you watch them create masterpieces on TV, and now you have a chance to see them up close and personal in the World Culinary Showcase at the 2011 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show.