Cadena de Suministro de Papas de América del Norte

Noviembre 08, 2010

Consumers call for more healthy menu items, may not order them, finds Technomic

The question of the moment for restaurant operators: Are the winds of healthy change truly blowing, or is it only so much hot air?

Noviembre 08, 2010

Canadian Horticultural Council appoints new VP for potato section

Canadian Horticultural Council (CHC) Potato Committee Chair Keith Kuhl announced recently that Mark Drouin has been named Vice President, Potatoes effective October 19, 2010.

Bacterial Ringrot (Courtesy: Pest and Disease Image library gov. of Australia)

Noviembre 04, 2010

Ring rot found in Prince Edward Island seed potatoes

Potato ring rot has shown up on at least two Prince Edward Island farms, the provincial Department of Agriculture has confirmed

Noviembre 03, 2010

Potato growers in the US finished digging

Potato growers across the United States appear to have finished digging the 2010 crop, but a few potatoes remain in the ground on Canada's Prince Edward Island.

Noviembre 02, 2010

Contentious Alberta potato farm deal withdrawn

A controversial bid to buy public land in southern Alberta to grow potatoes has been withdrawn, Sustainable Resource Development Minister Mel Knight confirmed today.

Octubre 29, 2010

NDSU researchers see great potential in colorful potatoes

Among the hundreds of potato varieties that North Dakota State University researchers work with, some are certainly eye-catching.

Octubre 29, 2010

Professor Manuel Ospina-Giraldo Receives USDA Grant to Study Phytophthora

Research by Professor Manuel Ospina-Giraldo on Phytophthora Infestans - the organism that caused the Irish Potato Famine - is being funded as part of a $999,900 “Education in Genomics-Based Microbial Forensics” grant from the United States Department of Agriculture.

Octubre 29, 2010

Investigador colombiano recibe beca del USDA para estudiar el patógeno causante del tizón tardío

La investigación realizada por el profesor Manuel Ospina Giraldo sobre el organismo que causó la hambruna de la papa en Irlanda, será financiada por el Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA), a través de una subvención de US$ 999.900 ...

Octubre 28, 2010

A normal PEI potato crop looks good after past couple of years

After two straight subpar autumns, potato growers on Prince Edward Island, Canada, are breathing a sigh of relief that 2010 has gone so well.

Octubre 26, 2010

PEI potato farmers optimistic about potato prices

Prince Edward Island's potato harvest is almost complete for the year and producers in the province say they're optimistic about prices.

Octubre 25, 2010

Klamath Basin Fresh Direct chooses packaging option to prevent greening

Octubre 23, 2010

Idaho Potato Processors have a slow start this season

Octubre 23, 2010

700% Surge in Barcode scans, often 2D

Last week we included two articles on 'interactive'packaging and the use of labels to link to a website, video or application:

Octubre 21, 2010

AAFC Research: how to best grow organic potatoes

Potatoes harvested during the country’s inaugural ‘National Organic Week’ (Oct. 9-16) by scientists at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's (AAFC) Harrington Research Farm in Prince Edward Island are prototypes for the industry.

Octubre 21, 2010

Specialty Crop Grants Helping to Boost Wisconsin's Potato Industry

The nearly $1 million in specialty crop grants announced recently by the state is already producing results for Wisconsin's potato and vegetable industry.

Octubre 21, 2010

British Columbia maintains potato import duty for another five year

Canada will continue to impose anti-dumping duties on a large share of U.S. fresh-packed potatoes that enter British Columbia.

Octubre 21, 2010

60 days, 1200 potatoes

Got a favorite food? Something you love so much, it's almost like a belief? Chances are your fanaticism still won't hold a candle to that of Chris Voigt.