Cadena de Suministro de Papas de América del Norte

Febrero 20, 2013

Canadian potato industry dealing with oversupply, innovation strategies

The Canadian Horticultural Council’s Potato Committee will be meeting during the CHC’s annual general meeting to be held in Ottawa March 12-15.

Febrero 20, 2013

GMO Labeling Bill Introduced in US Congress

Today Colorado’s Jared Polis will announce, outside a reborn organic retail store in Boulder, that he is introducing a federal bill in Congress to mandate the labeling of food containing genetically modified organisms in all 50 states.

Late blight (Phytophthora Infestans) on potato leaf

Febrero 19, 2013

University of Maine looking for blight-resistant potatoes

Potato breeding developments being researched by graduate students in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences of the University of Maine look to save the future of Maine’s iconic crop.

Febrero 19, 2013

Florida potato fields take hit with recent freeze

Some of Florida's potato crops (Hastings and East Palatka) took a hit when freezing temperatures moved through the area Sunday night and Monday morning.

Febrero 14, 2013

Key Technology unveils its Product Definer - a hyperspectral imaging spectrometer for product analysis

Key Technology unveils its new Product Definer, a state-of-the-art instrument, located in its customer visitor center. This proprietary hyperspectral imaging spectrometer helps Key quickly analyze and evaluate new applications and technologies.

Febrero 12, 2013

Early Generation Seed Potato Production Discussed in Latest ‘Focus on Potato’ Webcast

Successful early generation seed production depends on very close monitoring for pests, diseases, and variety mixtures. The latest ‘Focus on Potato’ presentation, titled: ‘Early Generation Seed Potato Production’ by Dr. Amy Charkowski, Associate Prof...

Febrero 11, 2013

Heart Smart Potato Recipe Contest launched by the Idaho Potato Commission

In celebration of American Heart Month, the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) launched the Heart Smart Recipe Contest with fitness guru Denise Austin and the popular Mr. Food Test Kitchen.

Febrero 11, 2013

EPA Registration for SmartBlock® Sprout inhibitor of American Vanguard

American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE:AVD) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, AMVAC Chemical Corporation (AMVAC), has received registration from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for SmartBlock®, a novel potato sprout inhibitor.

Febrero 08, 2013

Late blight pathogen blocks RNA silencing pathways of potato plants

When a pathogen attacks a plant, infection usually follows after the plant’s immune system is compromised. A team of researchers at the University of California, Riverside focused on Phytophthora and deciphered how it succeeded in crippling the potato...

Febrero 07, 2013

Potato Production costs increase in Idaho in 2013 expected to be modest

Idaho potato farmers should see more moderate increases in production costs in 2013 than they've experienced in recent years, University of Idaho Extension economist Paul Patterson predicts.

Febrero 07, 2013

Genetic modification likely for potatoes, researcher says

A University of Idaho researcher says he's optimistic efforts to develop genetically modified potatoes will resurface.

Febrero 06, 2013

DuPont launches smart pest management tool

DuPont™ Evalio AgroSystems services is a free pest monitoring tool that helps detect insect pests. Growers using the system are provided with real-time in-season information that helps them choose the most appropriate product and spray timing to achiev...

Enero 28, 2013

Canadian consumers speak out on Prince Edward Island potatoes

The Prince Edward Island Potato Board has launched a series of “Tater Talk” videos, featuring consumers talking about why they love PEI Potatoes.

Enero 18, 2013

Oregon’s Nels Iverson Elected to NPC’s Executive Committee

At the National Potato Council’s (NPC) 2013 Annual Meeting, held January 11-12, 2013, in Las Vegas, Nels Iverson of Jefferson, Ore., was elected to serve as NPC’s vice president of the council’s Finance and Office Procedures Committee.

Enero 18, 2013

Research looks at impacts of copper on Idaho spud fields

New University of Idaho research suggests copper concentrations in some sandy-soiled Idaho farm fields treated with dairy lagoon water may be nearing levels that could stymie potato root growth.

Enero 15, 2013

Prince Edward Island Potato Board sets research as priority

The P.E.I. Potato Board is holding district meetings to brief farmers about plans to expand the amount of agricultural research it is involved with.

Enero 15, 2013

US potato industry mulls remedies to supply-demand imbalance

Attendees at the Potato Business Summit in Las Vegas spent much of Jan. 9 listening to speakers discuss oversupply and declining consumption and ways to correct them.

Enero 10, 2013

Educational Program on Idaho potatoes for Idaho's Elementary School Children

As the Idaho Potato Commission’s (IPC) 75th Anniversary year comes to a close, the IPC has partnered with Idaho’s First Lady, Lori Otter, to launch “Smashed Spuddy Buddy,” an educational and interactive program designed to help teach kids about the nut...