Cadena de Suministro de Papas de América del Norte

Febrero 04, 2011

2010 National Potato Environmental Stewardship Winners Showcased in Video

Mercer Canyon of Prosser, Washington, and Walker Brothers Farms of Malin, Oregon were presented with the prestigious 2010 Environmental Stewardship Award at the 2011 NPC Annual Meeting.

Febrero 03, 2011

BC Farmers face uncertainty about reimbursement for washed-out crops

Fall rains devastated potato and vegetable crops across the Fraser Valley, BC and now producers face uncertainty about how much the government is going to help them.

Febrero 02, 2011

New strain of potato virus Y has industry’s attention

A potato virus that has been around for years is mutating and that’s got both researchers and industry leaders worried.

Febrero 02, 2011

Una nueva cepa del virus Y de la papa tiene la atención de la industria

Un virus de la papa que ha existido desde hace años está mutando y tiene preocupados tanto a investigadores como a líderes de la industria. Los productores han crecido viendo los síntomas que causa el virus Y de la papa, más conocido como PVY. La enfe...

Febrero 01, 2011

Ronald D. Offutt winner of the 2011 NPPGA Meritorious Service Award

he Northern Plains Potato Growers Association is proud to announce that Ronald D. Offutt is the 2011 NPPGA Meritorious Service Award winner.

Febrero 01, 2011

USPB: Pass the Potatoes! New 2010 Dietary Guidelines Support the Role of Potatoes in a Healthy Diet

Potato lovers, rejoice! Yesterday, the Department of Health and Human Services and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the release of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Febrero 01, 2011

Las nuevas guías alimentarias del Consejo Americano de la papa apoyan el papel de las papas en una dieta saludable

Los amantes de la papa están contentos! Ayer, el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de los Estados Unidos y el Departamento de Agricultura (USDA) anunciaron el lanzamiento de la 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Un fuerte énfasis se hace en...

Enero 28, 2011

Idaho Potato Commission releases 2011 shippers and processors directory

The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) has released its 2011 Shippers &Processors Directory. The directory provides updated contact information for all licensed Idaho shippers, exporters and suppliers;brand listings and shed numbers are also included. ...

Washington Oregon Potato Conference 2011

Enero 27, 2011

New Potato Cultivars introduced at Washington Oregon potato Conference

About 75 growers at the Washington-Oregon Potato Conference learned more about new potato clones and cultivars Tuesday afternoon from researchers based in both states.

Enero 27, 2011

Washington-Oregon Potato Conference in Kennewick (video)

he Washington-Oregon Potato Conference is in Kennewick again this year, and organizers say it's bigger than ever.

Enero 25, 2011

POTATO EXPO 2011 sees record attendance

Over 1,400 attendees turned out for POTATO EXPO 2011.

Enero 24, 2011

Justin Dagen to serve as 2011 NPC president

At the National Potato Council’s (NPC) 2011 Annual Meeting Justin Dagen of Karlstad, MN, was elected to lead the NPC as president in 2011. The meeting was held January 7-8, 2011, in Las Vegas, NV. Justin Dagen is a seed grower from Karlstad, MN, where...

Enero 24, 2011

National Potato Council Honors Industry Leaders

At the National Potato Council’s (NPC) 2011 Annual Meeting, held January 7- 8 in Las Vegas, industry leaders were honored.

Enero 22, 2011

What high food prices mean for business

High food prices are good for farmers. Low food prices are good for consumers. According to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), food prices last month surpassed their previous high in 2008.

Enero 22, 2011

Canadian Potato Production 2010 down 4% (Statistics Canada update)

Canada's potato production continued its downward slide in 2010, but Prince Edward Island's acreage showed a slight increase last year, data from Statistics Canada reveals.

Enero 21, 2011

Joe Sowokinos wins NPC Meritorious Service Award

Joe Sowokinos winning the prestigious National Potato Council (NPC) Meritorious Service Award marked the second straight year the East Grand Forks, Minnesota USDA Potato Research Lab has produced a winner for this award!

Enero 21, 2011

Ontario’s potato growers buck national trend for 2010

Ontario bucked the national trend of a decline in potato production last year and saw an increase in the amount produced over the previous year.

Enero 20, 2011

Private label gets a quality reputation, causing consumers to change their buying habits

Private label companies continue to introduce better-for-you products and more attractive packaging, all while being easier on consumers’ pockets. Their efforts seem to be working, since recent Mintel research found that 44% of grocery shoppers believe store brand products are of better quality today than they were five years ago.