Cadena de Suministro de Papas de Los Estados Unidos

Octubre 10, 2012

Listado de proveedores de semilla de papa en Iberoamérica

En esta sección se presenta información sobre los sistemas formales de producción de semillas de los 11 países miembros de la Red Latinpapa. Para cada uno de los socios se hace una breve introducción de su sistema productivo y se describe como es el pr...

Octubre 09, 2012

Halloween Potato Recipes from Idaho bring Spooks and Spuds together

Trick or...Tater! Halloween treats don’t always have to be about the candy. Make Halloween all about potatoes with this collection of ghoulish recipes offered by the Idaho Potato Commission. We have updated the links to the recipes! Easy and Scary...

Octubre 09, 2012

Washington potato outlook glum because of increase in Idaho potatoes

An expected surplus of potatoes from Idaho has made the outlook for Washington's fresh spuds dismal. Prices have been depressed even though farmers still are digging up potatoes and are past the height of the harvest season.

Octubre 09, 2012

Dry conditions during growing season affecting Red River Valley potato harvest

In sharp contrast with the 2011 production season, potato growers in the Red River Valley may have to deal with the impact of dry weather as they begin production on this year’s crop.

Octubre 04, 2012

United States celebrates National Pierogies Day on October 8

Each October 8th, pierogy fans everywhere take a moment to honor the rich history and flavorful traditions of one of the country's most treasured and tasty comfort foods. This year's National Pierogy Day celebration is doubly delicious, because Mrs. T'...

Octubre 03, 2012

US Potato Exports Projected to Benefit from World Supply Situation

For the recently completed marketing year, the volume of US potato and potato product exports grew 10 percent to the fresh weight equivalent of 65,271,616 hundredweight. This is equal to 16 percent of total US potato sales for the year. For the past 10...

Octubre 02, 2012

Scottish Rooster potatoes hit US shelves at Wal-Mart

Scottish potato producer, Albert Bartlett, announced plans on Sunday to target growth in the U.S. market, after partnering with supermarket giant Wal-Mart to supply its Rooster brand of potatoes.

Octubre 01, 2012

Kettle Brand Potato Chips soon non-GMO project verified

Kettle Brand is building on its long-standing natural promise and commitment to raising the standards for the potato chip category by adding Non-GMO Project verification to 16 of its kettle-cooked potato chip flavors.

Octubre 01, 2012

Dow AgroSciences logo now includes the red 'Dow Diamond' as part of a new brand identity launched today.

Dow AgroSciences introduced a new brand and visual identity today, the culmination of a major brand transformation the company has undertaken over the past year.

Septiembre 28, 2012

New harvesters a big change for the Maine potato industry

It used to be hand picking and barrels were the only way to do it, but today you're lucky if you can find someone who still does it the old fashioned way. Today farmers have turned to more modern technology to harvest their potato crop.Self run harvest...

Septiembre 27, 2012

USDA Report Potatoes 2011 Summary published

Last week the USDA published the final overview and latest revision of potato harvest 2011, Potatoes 2011 Summary.

Septiembre 27, 2012

US Potatoes possible source of cattle feed this year

This year’s drought conditions may result in potatoes becoming a source of feed for cattle.

Septiembre 26, 2012

J.R. Simplot acquires Florikote slow release fertilizer technology

Florikan, a specialist in polymer-coated fertilizer technologies for the agriculture and horticulture industries, has sold its patented Florikote technology to the J. R. Simplot Company, a leading global supplier of crop nutrient and specialty fertiliz...

Southern Idaho Potato Cooperative (SIPCO)

Septiembre 23, 2012

US Growers weigh options for excess potatoes

Leaders of two potato organizations have advised growers their best options for any unclaimed spuds this season may be to sell them as cattle feed or to leave them in the field for the fertilizer value. Dan Hargraves, who represents processed growers ...

Septiembre 21, 2012

Idaho Potato Industry task force to probe origin of ring rot in Idaho potatoes

The Idaho potato industry is forming a task force to trace the origin of a ring rot flare-up that's affected roughly 20 farms, mostly in the Magic Valley area. University of Idaho Extension seed potato pathologist Phil Nolte, who will likely head the ...

Septiembre 18, 2012

Mike Madsen elected commissioner at Washington State Potato Commission

Mike Madsen has been elected as the newest commissioner for the Washington State Potato Commission (WSPC). The election took place during the WSPC’s quarterly meeting on September 6, 2012. Mike will fill the WSPC’s vacant at-large position and begi...

Carátula de uno de los números de la revista ALAP

Septiembre 14, 2012

Disponible el último número de la revista de la Asociación Latinoamericana de la Papa (ALAP)

Acaba de ser publicado el Vol. 17, No. 1 de la revista de la Asociación Latinoamericana de la Papa (ALAP). Puede consultarse en http://papaslatinas.org/volumen_17-1.html A continuación su contenido: Artículo invitado Innovación para el Desarrollo: ...

Septiembre 12, 2012

Potato Recipe Interactions soar with USPB Online advertising

The United States Potato Board (USPB) Year-End Online Advertising Campaign results are in. The FY 2012 campaign was highly successful, building off momentum from the past two years. Total recipe interactions nearly quadrupled during this past year. Tha...