Investigación y Desarrollo de Los Estados Unidos

Enero 15, 2014

Potato Politics: John Kerry presents Idaho Potatoes to Sergey Lavrov

When the Idaho Potato Commission's CEO Frank Muir saw what happened Monday, he was 'thrilled.' The state's most famous tuber had a starring role in news coverage of a meeting between the U.S. and Russia.

Professor Jenifer Huang McBeath is pictured in a rice field in China.

Enero 13, 2014

UAF scientist veers toward potato research when life brings a detour

Jenifer Huang McBeath of the University of Alaska Fairbanks has been researching biological controls and developing environmentally friendly methods for farmers to combat plant diseases since 1985. She never intended to switch her focus to potatoes...

Mini tubers growing along suspended stems as part of an experiment in aeroponic potato production at Cornell’s Uihlein Farm in Lake Placid.(Keith Perry)

Enero 08, 2014

Aeroponics to boost New York State potato production

The mashed potatoes or latkes that enhance your holiday feast have taken a long path from tuber to table – in many cases, several years. A project at Cornell University could trim that time.

Diciembre 17, 2013

Potato breeder leaves mark on industry

Joseph Pavek bred the popular potato variety Ranger Russet and developed much of the germplasm still used by breeders today, though he retired in 1999.

Diciembre 05, 2013

New Study Finds Corn Oil Superior to Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Lowering Cholesterol

Corn oil significantly reduces cholesterol with more favorable changes in total cholesterol (TC) and LDL-C than extra virgin olive oil, new research shows.

Noviembre 30, 2013

Report shows flat Idaho potato production costs

A new University of Idaho economic report shows potato procution costs have held steady.

Noviembre 18, 2013

Can a computer invent creative new recipes? IBM thinks so...

Computers are constantly getting smarter. But can they ever be creative? A team of IBM researchers believes so. They’ve built a program that uses math, chemistry, and vast quantities of data to churn out new and unusual recipes.

Noviembre 12, 2013

National Potato Council looking for FSMA exemption for potatoes

The National Potato Council argues potatoes shouldn't' be subject to the Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) requirements, since they're typically eaten cooked.

Noviembre 05, 2013

New show dates for PROCESS EXPO and Dairy Show 2015 announced

The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) will continue the co-location of the PROCESS EXPO and the International Dairy Show. Next exhibition will take place Sept 15-18, 2015 in Chicago.

Noviembre 03, 2013

TOMRA highlighting breadth of food sorting capabilities at Process Expo 2013

TOMRA Sorting Solutions is highlighting the breadth of its market-leading sensor-based food systems at this year’s Process Expo, taking place until November 6 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

Noviembre 03, 2013

Maine Potato Board names Sara Corey 2013 Young Farmer of the Year

The Maine Potato Board has announced that Sara Corey of Monticello has been selected as the 2013 Young Farmer of the Year. Sara, 23, is the first woman to be chosen for this recognition and is also the youngest recipient of the honor.

Noviembre 02, 2013

Idaho Potato Commission Appoints Three New Commissioners

The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) announced the appointment of three new Commissioners who will each serve a three-year term: Peggy Grover, from BenchMark Potato in Rexburg, Ritchey Toevs, a grower residing in Aberdeen and Tommy Brown from Lamb Weston.

Octubre 30, 2013

US Potato Board Partners With Hungry Girl For New Marketing Campaign

USPB has enlisted the help of Hungry Girl, the nationally recognized multimedia brand created by Lisa Lillien, which includes a popular web site, a free daily email service, eight bestselling books, a television series and countless other TV appearances.

Octubre 29, 2013

Red River Valley Potatoes Exhibit in New Orleans at PMA Fresh Summit

The Red River Valley Potatoes was among the 1,000 companies exhibiting at the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) Fresh Summit in New Orleans on October 19th and 20th.

Octubre 24, 2013

Fresh Summit 2013 a destination for industry connections

Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) 2013 Fresh Summit Convention and Expo returned to New Orleans for the first time in 11 years to rave reviews of its attendance, education and networking.

Octubre 21, 2013

ARS potato breeders worked during US government shutdown to save clones.

Scientists with the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service potato genetics program in Aberdeen, Idaho, were granted special permission to return to work during the US government shutdown, potentially preventing the loss of unique breeding material.

Octubre 18, 2013

Red River Valley potato harvest running late in 2013

A delayed Red River Valley red potato crop was very late in revealing itself. But by Oct. 3, about 50 percent of the shipping district’s crop had been harvested, according to Ted Kreis, marketing director of the Northern Plains Potato Growers Association.

Octubre 05, 2013

Potato harvest in full swing in Maine's Aroostook County

It’s potato harvest time in northern Maine and thanks to one of the longest stretches of nice weather since midsummer, farmers from one end of Aroostook County to the other are looking to get as much of their crop in as they can while the the sun shines.