Investigación y Desarrollo

Average estimated potato yields for each county in the Eastern Seaboard region, assuming that water was limiting. Credit: Dave Fleisher, USDA-ARS.

Mayo 07, 2014

Optimizing potato yield - for the entire US East Coast all at once

Potato Farmers are used to optimizing crop production on their own lands. But is it possible to optimize production across a much bigger area—say, the whole East Coast of the United States?

One of the winners of the IPC potato display contest: Nick Eisele

Mayo 06, 2014

Over 5000 retailers participated in the potato display contest of the Idaho Potato Commission

More than 5,000 supermarket chains and independent retailers showcased spuds for Idaho Potato Commission's annual Potato Lover’s Month retail display promotion in February, the most ever in the contest’s 23 years.

Mayo 06, 2014

Wisconsin Potato Growers highlight their Sustainable practices

Wisconsin potato growers have achieved national recognition not only through their ability to produce more potatoes on fewer acres but also for the sustainability of the practices they use

Mayo 05, 2014

Specialty crops good for 35000 jobs in Wisconsin

Did You Know Wisconsin’s specialty crop production and processing account for more than $6 billion in economic activity? $6.4 billion, to be exact, and almost 35,000 jobs across the state!

Rhett Spear received NPC scholarship 2013

Mayo 02, 2014

National Potato Council now accepting Scholarship Applications for Graduate Students Advancing the Industry

The National Potato Council (NPC) is now accepting applications for a $10,000 graduate-level scholarship to be applied toward the 2014-2015 academic year.

Mayo 01, 2014

ARS: Potato Psyllids dissected for clues to better controlling it

Researchers at USDA's Agricultural Research Service are leaving no stone unturned when it comes to finding new ways of managing zebra chip disease and the insect that can spread it to potato crops.

Abril 30, 2014

New data suggest Potassium and Dietary Fiber intake among Toddlers should be priority

Recommendations to increase the intake of potassium and dietary fiber among young children should be a priority for the 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, according to a new study by the Alliance for Potato Research and Education (APRE) presented today at Experimental Biology 2014.

New AHDB Chairman Peter Kendall (left) and UK Food and Farming Minister George Eustice

Abril 30, 2014

UK Farming Minister and new chairman outline role for the AHDB - which includes the potato council

A vision for the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) was outlined by the Food and Farming Minister George Eustice and the new AHDB chairman Peter Kendall when they addressed AHDB employees.

Abril 30, 2014

Europatat announces Congress details

Europatat, the European Potato Trade Association, is pleased to announce the final programme of the annual Europatat Congress, in Brussels (Belgium) on 22-23 May 2014.

Abril 28, 2014

NEPG: Northwest European potato area expected to grow by 3.5-4%

Based upon grower surveys in the 5 main potato countries in Northwestern Europe, the NEPG (North-western European Potato Growers) calculates with an area growth for consumption potatoes between 3,5 and 4% more.

Abril 25, 2014

España: Desplome de la comercialización de la papa en el mercado nacional

Asociafruit, que aglutina al 80 por ciento de las empresas productoras y comercializadoras de papa en Andalucía, ha alertado este miércoles sobre la caída de su comercialización en el mercado nacional, lo que puede llevar al sector a un serio problema de supervivencia.

Hundreds of Riverside Elementary School students in Boise, along with teachers, parents and the IPC’s mascots Spuddy Buddy and Spud Beauty, gave the Truck its biggest (and loudest) send-off ever!

Abril 24, 2014

The Big Idaho Potato Truck is back on the road

The Great Big Idaho® Potato Truck is back on the road for its third consecutive cross-country tour with a new message for women: Take care of your heart!

Simplified life cycle of Phytophthora Infestans (Schumann et. al.)

Abril 17, 2014

Neiker-Tecnalia scientists warn of new resistant late blight variants

Scientists at the Basque agricultural research Institute Neiker-Tecnalia have for the first time identified the existence in Álava-Araba of the two sexual types A1 and A2 of the fungus Phytophthora infestans and warn the crossing between both types could lead to the appearance of new, more aggressive strains resistant to routine phytosanitary teatments

Abril 17, 2014

Fifty Years of Potato Storage Research at Sutton Bridge

This week saw the Potato Council division of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) mark the 50th anniversary of the opening of its Sutton Bridge Crop Storage Research (SBCSR) facility, near Spalding in Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

World trade in fresh potatoes, Ulrich Kleinwechter, Perspectives and Foresight

Abril 17, 2014

Europatat welcomes European Parliament plenary vote on plant health

Europatat welcomes the European Parliament plenary vote on plant health that results in more responsibilities for operators and a common sense on trade

Key Technology's Innovations and Solutions Center in Walla Walla Washington

Abril 16, 2014

Key Technology Expands Customer Visitor Center in Sacramento, California

Key Technology strengthens its commitment to California food processors by expanding its Innovation and Solutions Center (ISC) and local service capabilities in Sacramento, California, USA.

Abril 15, 2014

Alberta potato growers prepare for late blight

Times have changed for Alberta potato growers. Up until four years ago, the province was virtually late blight-free. Lately, wet springs and high humidity — uncharacteristic for this region — have nurtured the growth and spread of the disease.